Zu (Final Fantasy X)

Zu is an enemy in Final Fantasy X, found at the Bikanel Desert. It is the first enemy encountered after arriving in a set battle that starts with just Tidus, but Auron and Lulu will rush to aid him if Zu gets more than a couple moves in. If Tidus manages to defeat the set battle against the Zu alone, Auron and Lulu arrive at the battle's end. 
==Stats==
==Battle==
Zu follows a predictable attack pattern, starting with three physical attacks. On its fourth turn, its wings will glow, indicating it will use Sonic Boom on its next turn, which hits all party members. In the Oasis encounter, the Zu will only use physical attacks and its regular attack pattern won't begin until Lulu and Auron arrive.
When a Zu drops below one third of its maximum HP, it will fall, landing on the ground. This renders it unable to use Sonic Boom and changes its physical attack. Flying Zus cannot be slain in one hit, unless from Zanmato, Doom, or Shooting Star. While airborne, it will always survive with 1 HP. If a character deals more damage to a Zu than its current HP while flying, they may still say their finishing lines (such as Auron's "Farewell").
The equipment it can drop can have two to three slots with one to three abilities, with weapons containing either Piercing, Strength +5%, or Magic +5%, as well as Darktouch. The armor it drops has two to three slots, but with only one ability, Dark Ward. The Oasis encounter always drops equipment, while other encountered Zu's have a 50% chance.
===Strategy===
While it may look intimidating due to its size and powerful attacks, the Zu is weak to Darkness and Slow, and using Delay Attack helps. The player can also bestow Haste onto their party to get more turns against it.
==Other appearances==
===Dissidia Final Fantasy Opera Omnia===
Zu is set to appear as an enemy.
===Final Fantasy Trading Card Game===
Zu appears in Final Fantasy Trading Card Game as a Wind-elemental Monster card.
===Final Fantasy Portal App===
Zu appears as a Triple Triad card.
==Gallery==
Zu-Artwork.png|Artwork.
Zu ffx.jpg|Tidus fighting alone.
==Etymology==
==Related enemies==
*Garuda
*Stratoavis
===Final Fantasy X-2===
*Rukh
*Shantak
*Zu
===Final Fantasy X-2: Last Mission===
*Shantak
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