Luca Walkthrough

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Treasure:

 2200 Gil

 Hi-Potion (x3)

 HP Sphere

 Magic Sphere

 Phoenix Down (x2)

 Strength Sphere

 Tidal Spear

Key Items:

 Al Bhed Primer V

 Al Bhed Primer VI

 Al Bhed Primer VII

Monsters:

 Garuda

 Oblitzerator

 Sahagin Chief

 Worker

## S. S. Winno

First thing to do here is to head below deck for the Cabin to the left of the hallway, where you can check the left side of the room for a Hi-Potion. Access the right door next and you get a second chance to invest in O'aka's shop, so invest if you haven't. Go back up the stairs and head for the bridge at the middle of the deck. In there between the Captain and the Navigator is the Al Bhed Primer Vol. 5, pick it up and return to the deck.

Walk towards the end of the deck where those annoying guys from the Luca Goers are harassing Yuna. After they leave, talk to Yuna and go upstairs to eavesdrop on Lulu and Wakka's conversation (four times). Back on the deck talk to Yuna again after the Luca Goers return to their quarters. Walk to the blitzball on the deck for the Jecht Shot Challenge. Make sure you've saved your game before starting. This is an invaluable Blitzball ability, and you only have one shot.

Here, you have to press the corresponding directional buttons plus X simultaneously depending on where the text appears on your screen. Just press X if the text appears at the center though. Use the analog stick instead of the D-Pad for this to make things a lot easier. If you manage to execute all the commands correctly, Tidus will hit the ball. Otherwise, he will miss. Succeeding in this challenge allows you to use the Jecht Shot (and eventually Jecht Shot 2) in all matches once you reach level 3.

## Luca

There's a Save Sphere, so save and heal up. When you head towards the Number 3 Dock an event showing the arrival of Maesters Mika and Seymour plays. After the Blitzball tutorial, Tidus can explore the city.

There are plenty of items all over the city, so go get the ones you want, or just head straight to the Café to continue the story. But first, the treasures:

 Stadium Basement B: Hi-Potion (x2), Al Bhed Primer Vol. 6

 Number 1 Dock: Tidal Spear, 600 Gil

 Number 2 Dock: Phoenix Down (x2)

 Number 5 Dock: HP Sphere, Magic Sphere

 Sphere Theater: Al Bhed Primer Vol. 7

 City Limits: 1000 Gil

At the Café after the event with Biran and Yenke, Tidus and Kimahri learn that Yuna has been kidnapped from Lulu by the Al Bhed Psyches. Proceed to Dock 4, just follow the red indicator. You'll be fighting some Al Bhed machinas (Workers) along the way. At the end waits the boss Oblitzerator.

Once the events are over, return to the Aurochs locker room and talk to Wakka for your Blitzball match with the Luca Goers.

## Enemy Battle: Oblitzerator

First, have Tidus cast Haste on Lulu. Then have Lulu cast Thunder on the crane (3 times) to activate it. Once activated, have Tidus operate it with the Trigger Command. This will damage the boss for 5200+ HP. Now just attack with Tidus and Lulu, and cast one last Thunder to kill it.

## The Blitzball Match

If you succeeded in the getting the Jecht Shot back on the ship, you won't be able to use it yet, at least not until the second round. You'll have to try and get Tidus to level 3 so pass to him once or twice so he levels up for the 2nd half. Make sure that you also set your controls to Manual A when you get the ball so you can control the players movement. You should also focus on passing to Jassu and Botta as they'll be great on defense in the 2nd half. Even if the other team gets a single goal, you still have a chance so don't give up hope and play keep away when you get the ball. Just keep passing to players that are open.
Once you reach the screen that allows you to level up you should do the following. First, change Tidus' Key Technique to Jecht Shot. With it he has a chance to get a goal. On the next screen when you're setting up Marks, set Botta, Letty and Datto's Marks to Bickson. Set Jassu and Tidus' Marks to Abus. This should give you a fighting chance in the second half.
Once the game starts keep passing the ball to players that are not covered. If you can get the ball to Tidus when he has only one or two people on him and he's near the goal, go ahead and take a shot with his Jecht Shot ability. If you're able to get a goal, fantastic! If not, keep playing defensively until you're able to get in close with Tidus. If you manage to score 2 goals with Tidus, Wakka will enter the ring. He will either do so after Tidus gets two goals, or when there's only 2 minutes left in the game. With Wakka, use the same tactics. Get close and take a shot on the goalie. With any luck you'll win the game and take home the rewards.

Once you score, take the ball and hide behind your goalie. This makes everyone else swim away allowing you to waste the clock in peace. The reward for winning this match is a Strength Sphere.

## Attack on Luca

Regardless of the outcome of the match, Tidus and Wakka will be attacked by 17 Sahagin Chiefs. They have fairly low HP, so just fight your way through. The two of them will meet up with Auron after his cool FMV intro. Kill the Garuda with Auron's help to see Seymour's Aeon, Anima and it's FMV. Reunite with the rest of the party at the City Limits afterwards.

## Enemy Battle: Garuda

Once you fight the boss, cast Haste on Auron when he makes his entrance. Do your best to keep your party alive during the encounter with Potions and High-Potions.

Follow Auron and watch the cut-scenes play.

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