Rukh (Final Fantasy X-2)

The Rukh is an enemy from Final Fantasy X-2. It is a purple palette swap of Shantak.
== Stats ==
== Battle ==
They are powerful and take a while to kill, and become even more dangerous when in Oversoul. In the original version, they can take away up to 75% of a character's max HP. They are deadly in the HD Remaster version, as they can instantly defeat the entire party. They are always encountered alone. It is possible to get petrified by a Rukh. Furthermore, Rukhs are immune to magic, although they can still be damaged with elemental items as those inflict special damage instead of magic damage.
=== Strategy ===
It is recommended for the party to hit them with the most powerful attacks and have high defense and magic defense, or to simply run. Carrying Softs and Stoneward/Stoneproof accessories might come in handy.
== Creature Creator ==
=== Fiend Tale ===
In the Fiend Tale endings, the fiend finding this to be a cruel joke, a notable Rukh was created from the spirit of an Al Bhed. Saved by a female Rukh from his former friends, her chicks orphaned as result, Rukh became conflicted over saving his old friends or protecting his new ones from them.
=== Fiend Arena ===
In the Fiend Arena, the Terrible Sky team consists of a single Rukh and appears in Standard Cup: Hard and Grand Cup. At lower levels, the Rukh is highly dangerous considering its high stats and immunity to magic, as well as its ability to petrify a party member with its physical attack. For these reasons, it is recommended to have a creature with Ailment Def. automatically learned and a high Strength stat (e.g. Tonberry, Viper Sniper) to be able to quickly defeat the Rukh before it can cause any trouble.
== Etymology ==
== Related enemies ==
*Shantak
*Zu
=== Final Fantasy X ===
*Garuda
*Stratoavis
*Zu
=== Final Fantasy X-2: Last Mission ===
*Shantak
Category:Enemies in Final Fantasy X-2