Final Fantasy X · Breaker

Tidus Location: How to Get Tidus in FF Resonance

Tidus comes from Final Fantasy X and is a physical Breaker. He adds Water, Wind and Recovery skills and tools for acting first.
Tidus
Tier
B
Role
Breaker
Elements
RecoveryWaterWind
Available
Chapter 3

How to Get Tidus

Tidus Location: Enter the Sanctum of Tidus

Chapter
Chapter 3: Wardens of the Aquapolis
Method
Sanctum
In Chapter 3, his sanctum is on the west side of Olderion.

All Sanctum locations

Tidus Questions

Answers Do Not Matter

Before Tidus joins you, the crystal asks a few questions about the hero's story. Nothing changes based on your answers, and some questions spoil Final Fantasy X, so feel free to pick anything.

Tidus Best Users

Best Characters for Tidus

Physical attackers such as Lid and Jake, especially with Nichol buffing the party for Tip-Top Shape.
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Tidus Skills and Abilities

Awakening Level 0

Available as soon as you get the Vision.
SkillTypeElementMPEffect
Spiral CutActiveWater9Deal Water physical damage to an enemy and cast Brave on self for 3 turns.
Slice & Dice - WaterActiveWater5(Spellblade Skill) Deal Water physical damage to an enemy.
Slice & Dice - WindActiveWind5(Spellblade Skill) Deal Wind physical damage to an enemy.
CureActiveRecovery10(White Magic) Restore a small amount of HP.
Stagger Power +20%Passive--Increases stagger power by 20%.
Physical Attack +20%Passive--Increases damage dealt by physical attacks by 20%.

Awakening Level 1

Needs 1 awakening with Magicite at the Moogle of Light.
SkillTypeElementMPEffect
Slice & Dice - Water IIActiveWater15(Spellblade Skill) Deal Water physical damage to an enemy.
Slice & Dice - Wind IIActiveWind15(Spellblade Skill) Deal Wind physical damage to an enemy.
BraverySupport-6(White Magic) Increase physical attack of an ally.
Speed +10%Passive--Increases speed by 10%.
Resist WaterPassive--Halves damage taken from Water attacks.

Awakening Level 2

Needs 2 awakenings with Magicite at the Moogle of Light.
SkillTypeElementMPEffect
Energy RainActiveWater48Deal Water physical damage to all enemies.
Spiral Cut+ActiveWater45Deal Water physical damage to an enemy and cast Brave on self for 3 turns.
Slice & Dice - Water IIIActiveWater44(Spellblade Skill) Deal Water physical damage to an enemy.
Slice & Dice - Wind IIIActiveWind44(Spellblade Skill) Deal Wind physical damage to an enemy.
HasteSupport-6(White Magic) Increase speed of an ally.
Haste OpenerPassive--Grants Haste for 3 turns at the start of battle.

Awakening Level 3

Needs 3 awakenings with Magicite at the Moogle of Light.
SkillTypeElementMPEffect
HastegaSupport-24(White Magic) Increase speed of all allies.
Water ImmunityPassive--Nullifies damage taken from Water attacks.
Quick HitPassive--Once per turn, grants an additional action when defeating an enemy that same turn.

Resonance

Blitz Ace

Deal Water physical damage to an enemy. The last hit targets all enemies.

WaterResonance

Tidus Mastery Bonuses

Mastery Rank Required and Cost

Ranks that teach an ability show its AP cost to equip. Stat ranks apply on their own. Every ability here costs 205 AP in total.
RankBonusEffectAP
MR 1FocusDecrease own speed to increase the damage of next attack.10
MR 2Speed +5Permanent stat bonus-
MR 3First StrikeAllows self to act first at the start of battle.20
MR 4AP +8Permanent stat bonus-
MR 5Reckless AbandonmentIncrease MP cost of selected physical attack by 50%, but double its stagger power.15
MR 6Strength +10Permanent stat bonus-
MR 7Tip-Top ShapeIncreases damage dealt by physical attacks. Damage scales with own buff count.20
MR 8Speed +15Permanent stat bonus-
MR 9Water EaterAbsorbs damage taken from Water attacks and restores HP.50
MR 9AP +8Permanent stat bonus-
MR 9Spirit of TidusActivates all of Tidus's Mastery Rank abilities.90

Best Passive and Mastery Builds Using Tidus

Build for Farming Weak Enemies

A boosted Darkness from the front of the turn order clears weak enemies fast, and Bladeblitz can stand in until Sephiroth joins you.
AbilityTypeLearned fromMastery RankAP
DarknessActiveCecilMR 120
ImprovementPassiveSquallMR 115
Perfect SerenityPassiveSephirothMR 120
First StrikePassiveTidusMR 320
Decimating AttacksPassiveFirionMR 510
TriggerPassiveSquallMR 520
Reckless AbandonmentSupportTidusMR 520

Stagger-Focused Build

Reckless Abandonment doubles stagger on physical hits, which suits Lid with stagger accessories.
AbilityTypeLearned fromMastery RankAP
Vigorous StaggererPassiveCliveMR 120
Reckless AbandonmentSupportTidusMR 520
Critical StaggerPassiveCloudMR 725
Arms AkimboSupportFirionMR 940
Spirit of TronnPassiveTronnMR 9110

Best skills and abilities to equip

Tidus Overview

Role, Element, and First Appearance

Role
Breaker
Elements
RecoveryWaterWind Recovery, Water, Wind
First appearance
Final Fantasy X
Tier
B
B because his break power sits a little below Firion's, though First Strike and Reckless Abandonment stay useful.

Other Breaker Visions

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Tidus FAQ

How do you get Tidus in FF Resonance?

In Chapter 3, his sanctum is on the west side of Olderion.

Who should use Tidus?

Physical attackers such as Lid and Jake, especially with Nichol buffing the party for Tip-Top Shape.

Is Tidus good?

B because his break power sits a little below Firion's, though First Strike and Reckless Abandonment stay useful.

What is Tidus's Resonance?

Blitz Ace. Deal Water physical damage to an enemy. The last hit targets all enemies.