How to Defeat Nemesis in Final Fantasy X

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Max out your Strength

   You only need to do this for three characters, one of whom should be Yuna.
   
   Other stats do not matter.
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   Step 2: get your agility to at least 170

   While this is not required, it gives many more turns to beat Nemesis in. , Make sure to fully power these up.
   
   If you cannot, a weapon with Break Damage Limit and Piercing will suffice. ,,, At this point, you don't need to summon anymore.
   
   You do not want the aeon to survive his attack, so if you think it will, use Boost.
   
   Do not use overdrives, Meteor Strike or Lancet, as Nemesis will counterattack with Ultima and kill the aeon too soon. (Other aeons' unique moves, such as Sonic Wings and Impulse, may be used, as well as the Attack command or magic spells
   - just not overdrives, Meteor Strike or Lancet) ,,
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   Step 3: and get a decent amount of MP - it does not need to be maxed.

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   Step 4: Obtain the optional aeons.

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   Step 5: Get Celestial Weapons for the three characters you are using.

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   Step 6: Learn Quick Hit and get Auto-Haste and Auto-Phoenix armours for them.

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   Step 7: In battle

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   Step 8: quick hit your way to victory.

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   Step 9: When Nemesis uses Ethereal Cannon

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    Step 10: start summoning just before every turn he gets until you see Ultra Spark.

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    Step 11: From the 8th turn

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    Step 12: summon even if you normally wouldn't until you see Armageddon.

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    Step 13: Nemesis should die before you run out of Aeons if you have all the optional ones.

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