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FINAL FANTASY X/X-2 HD Remaster achievement guide

How to unlock every achievement, which ones you can miss, and the best order to get them all. Tick them off as you go.

90-120 hours

Time to 100%

5/10

Difficulty

Playthroughs

Missable achievements

14 collectible14 cumulative1 difficulty

Points of no return

Leaving Home: Al Bhed Primers XIX, XX, and XXI become permanently unobtainable on this save file if not collected prior to escaping.
Entering the Bevelle Cloister of Trials: Al Bhed Primer XXII becomes permanently unobtainable if not picked up from the floor before descending into the Trials.

Recommended order

Step 1Zanarkand to Salvage Ship

Begin the main narrative; grab Al Bhed Primer I on the deck of the Salvage Ship.
Step 2Besaid Island

Obtain Destruction Sphere chest in Besaid Cloister of Trials; talk to the shopkeeper and dog in the village to unlock Valefor's Energy Blast.

Also in this step: The Right Thing, Complete Episode, The Gunner
Step 3S.S. Liki to S.S. Winno

Pick up Al Bhed Primers III, IV, and V; successfully complete the Jecht Shot minigame aboard the S.S. Winno.

Also in this step: Striker
Step 4Luca to Macalania

Win the Blitzball tournament final match; progress the story through Mi'ihen Highroad, Mushroom Rock Road, Djose, Moonflow, Guadosalam, and Thunder Plains, ensuring you clear the Destruction Sphere puzzle in every temple Cloister of Trials along the way.

Also in this step: Teamwork in FINAL FANTASY X !, Blitzball Master, Show Off!, Theater Enthusiast, Teamwork in FINAL FANTASY X-2 !, Sphere Breaker
Step 5Lake Macalania to Macalania Temple

Complete the Macalania Cloister of Trials with its Destruction Sphere before fleeing the temple.

Also in this step: All Together
Step 6Bikanel Island to Home

Pick up Al Bhed Primer XIX outside Home, Primer XX in the living quarters corridor, and Primer XXI in the main corridor before Home is destroyed.
Don't miss in this step
- Master Linguist: Find all 26 Al Bhed Primers scattered throughout Spira.
Step 7Airship to Bevelle

Pick up Al Bhed Primer XXII on the floor near the priest before proceeding down the passage into the Trials, and solve the Bevelle Cloister of Trials.
Don't miss in this step
- Millionaire: Pay off O'aka XXIII's entire 100,000 gil debt by purchasing goods from his shop on the Celsius before the conclusion of Chapter 3.
- Treasure Hunter: In the Bevelle Underground during Chapter 2 (or 3/5), solve the six-tower puzzle to align the floating platforms and open the hidden chest containing the Ribbon accessory.
Also in this step: Zeroed Out, Defeating an Old Friend, Perseverance, Lifetime Support, Founder
Step 8Via Purifico to Mt. Gagazet

Reunite the party, reach the Calm Lands and Remiem Temple, and ensure you speak to Wantz on the Mt. Gagazet trail to secure his vendor appearance later.

Also in this step: Dousing the Fire
Step 9Zanarkand Ruins and Zanarkand Dome

Complete the trials, defeat Yunalesca, walk down the rear staircase to spawn the Sun Crest chest, and collect it before leaving the area.
Don't miss in this step
- Good Listener: Listen to Maechen's complete monologues without pressing buttons or skipping dialogue at every encounter in Chapters 1, 3, 4, and 5.
Also in this step: Overcoming the Past
Step 10Airship Endgame & Post-Game

Use the Airship to travel across Spira, collect remaining Al Bhed Primers to complete "Master Linguist", capture 10 of every fiend for the Monster Arena, complete the Celestial Weapons, defeat all Dark Aeons and Penance, and max out the Sphere Grid.
Step 11Sin (Sea of Sorrow, City of Dying Dreams, The Nucleus)

Enter Sin, navigate to The Nucleus, and defeat Yu Yevon to finish the story.

All achievements 0/69

Master Linguist Missable Collectible 9% of players Find all 26 Al Bhed Primers Find all 26 Al Bhed Primers scattered throughout Spira. Primers XIX through XXII in Home and Bevelle are permanently missable if not collected during your visit. Where: Home · Step 6

Millionaire Missable 4.8% of players Pay off O'aka's debt Pay off O'aka XXIII's entire 100,000 gil debt by purchasing goods from his shop on the Celsius before the conclusion of Chapter 3. Where: Airship · Step 7

Tricky Trapper Missable 3.5% of players Help Clasko catch a chocobo by the end of Chapter 3 Recruit Clasko to the airship in Chapter 1 or 2, establish his Chocobo Ranch at the former Monster Arena in the Calm Lands, and capture a wild chocobo using Gysahl Greens before Chapter 3 ends. Where: Calm Lands

Treasure Hunter Missable 3.2% of players Open the chest that includes the Ribbon in the Bevelle Underground In the Bevelle Underground during Chapter 2 (or 3/5), solve the six-tower puzzle to align the floating platforms and open the hidden chest containing the Ribbon accessory. Where: Bevelle · Step 7

Good Listener Missable 2.5% of players Listen to all of Maechen's stories Listen to Maechen's complete monologues without pressing buttons or skipping dialogue at every encounter in Chapters 1, 3, 4, and 5. The achievement unlocks following his final story at the Zanarkand Ruins in Chapter 5. Where: Zanarkand Ruins · Step 9

Sphere Hunter Missable Collectible 2% of players Obtain all dresspheres Collect all dresspheres in Final Fantasy X-2, including Mascot (by achieving Episode Complete in every region) and Psychic from the Fiend Arena.

Dancing Queen Missable 1.9% of players Obtain Magical Dances, Vol. II Dig up repair parts in the Bikanel Desert to upgrade the Experiment boss in Djose Temple to maximum stats (5/5/5), then defeat it to obtain Magical Dances, Vol. II. Where: Djose Temple

Chocobo Whisperer Missable 1.7% of players Catch the Amazing Chocobo Level up four Chocobos to level 5, dispatch them from the Chocobo Ranch to unlock the Ruin Depths, and catch the Amazing Chocobo inside. Where: Calm Lands

Sweet Perfection Missable Cumulative 1.4% of players Complete 100% of the main story Reach a 100% story completion rate within a single playthrough by completing all events, viewings, and conversations.

Monster Master Missable Collectible 1% of players Complete Shinra's Bestiary Encounter every fiend in Final Fantasy X-2 in both their normal state and their Oversoul state to fully register them in Shinra's Bestiary.

FINAL FANTASY X-2 Completion Missable Collectible Cumulative 0.8% of players Obtain all available FINAL FANTASY X-2 achievements Unlock all other Final Fantasy X-2 achievements in the remaster package. This includes achievements tied to story completion, mini-games, and the included "Last Mission" game mode.

Speaking in Tongues Collectible 72.3% of players Find 1 Al Bhed Primer Pick up any one of the 26 Al Bhed Primers scattered throughout Spira. The earliest possible one can be found in the Submerged Ruins at Baaj Temple. Where: Baaj Temple

The Right Thing 66.6% of players Clear the Besaid Cloister of Trials Solve the puzzle and reach the fayth chamber within the Besaid Cloister of Trials during the storyline visit. Where: Besaid Island · Step 2

All Together 41.8% of players All party members come together Progress through the main story until Rikku officially reunites with and joins the entire active party, triggering automatically during the events around Macalania Temple. Where: Macalania Temple · Step 5

Power Strike 39.2% of players Do 9999 damage or more in a single attack Inflict 9,999 points of damage or more on a single enemy using any character attack, overdrive, or aeon ability.

Striker 36.4% of players Learn the Jecht shot Interact with the blitzball on the deck of the S.S. Winno and successfully complete the button-timing minigame to master the Jecht Shot. If missed initially, you can return to the ship later via the Kilika/Luca ferry. Where: S.S. Winno · Step 3

Heartstrings 34.1% of players View the "Underwater Date" scene Progress through the story past the Bevelle events and watch the romantic cutscene between Tidus and Yuna in the waters of Macalania Woods. Where: Macalania Woods

Teamwork in FINAL FANTASY X ! 33.8% of players Win a blitzball match in FINAL FANTASY X Win any blitzball match either during the story tournament in Luca or via any subsequent blitzball league or tournament match from a Save Sphere. Where: Luca · Step 4

Overcoming the Past 28.6% of players Defeat Yunalesca Defeat the boss Lady Yunalesca in the Great Hall inside the Zanarkand Dome as part of the main story. Where: Zanarkand Dome · Step 9

It's All About the Money 25.5% of players Obtain Yojimbo Defeat Yojimbo at the end of the Cavern of the Stolen Fayth, negotiate his hiring fee, and pay him to enlist him as an aeon. Where: Cavern of the Stolen Fayth

The Destination of Hatred 22.4% of players Defeat Seymour Omnis Defeat Seymour Omnis, the fourth and final form of Seymour encountered inside Sin. Where: Sin: City of Dying Dreams

Chocobo License 20.9% of players Pass all chocobo training Speak to the Chocobo Trainer in the Calm Lands and successfully complete all four chocobo training exercises: Wobbly Chocobo, Dodger Chocobo, Hyper Dodger Chocobo, and Catcher Chocobo. Where: Calm Lands

Blitzball Master Collectible 20.1% of players Unlock all slot reels Obtain Wakka's Attack Reels, Status Reels, and Aurochs Reels as prizes from blitzball tournaments and league seasons. Where: Luca · Step 4

The Eternal Calm 19% of players Defeat Yu Yevon Complete the main story of Final Fantasy X by defeating Yu Yevon at the core of Sin. Where: Sin: The Nucleus

Learning! Collectible 17.8% of players Learn to use all enemy abilities Have Kimahri learn all 12 Ronso Rage enemy Overdrives by using the Lancet skill on fiends throughout Spira. All skills remain obtainable in the late game from repeatable fiends or the Monster Arena.

Feel the Pain 17.6% of players Obtain Anima Unlock the hidden chamber in the submerged temple at Baaj by activating all six statues corresponding to the temple destruction sphere treasures, then enter the Fayth room to obtain Anima. Where: Baaj Temple

A Journey's Catalyst 17.6% of players View "Eternal Calm" Watch the "Eternal Calm" cinematic cutscene accessed from the main launch menu of the game.

Mega Strike Cumulative 17.3% of players Deal 99999 damage with one attack Inflict 99,999 damage in a single strike using an aeon or a character equipped with a weapon possessing the Break Damage Limit ability.

A Talent for Acquisition Cumulative 15.8% of players Steal successfully with Rikku 200 times Use Rikku's Steal command to successfully loot items from enemies a total of 200 times across your playthrough.

Delta Attack! 15.6% of players Obtain Magus Sisters Collect both the Flower Sceptre and the Blossom Crown, break the seal on the fayth chamber in Remiem Temple, and acquire the Magus Sisters. Where: Remiem Temple

Summon Master Collectible 15.6% of players Obtain all Aeons Obtain every Aeon in the game by acquiring the storyline Aeons as well as the optional summons Yojimbo, Anima, and the Magus Sisters. The achievement unlocks upon receiving the Blossom Crown and Flower Scepter to unseal the Magus Sisters' chamber. Where: Remiem Temple

Show Off! 15.2% of players Win a blitzball tournament Win all rounds in a blitzball tournament, which can be done during the main storyline tournament in Luca or in optional tournaments accessed via Save Spheres. Where: Luca · Step 4

Chocobo Rider 14.2% of players Win a race with a catcher chocobo with a total time of 0:0:0 Complete the Catcher Chocobo training minigame in the Calm Lands with a final recorded time of 0:0:0 by collecting balloons and dodging birds. Where: Calm Lands

Under the Table Cumulative 11.3% of players Spend 100,000 gil or more in bribes Spend an aggregate total of at least 100,000 gil using the Bribe special ability during combat.

Lightning Dancer Cumulative 9.5% of players Dodge 200 lightning strikes and obtain the reward Dodge 200 consecutive lightning strikes without leaving the area or getting hit, then open the reward chest outside the Thunder Plains Travel Agency. Where: Thunder Plains

Dressed for the Occasion 9.5% of players Change dresspheres on Yuna, Rikku, and Paine in one battle Change dresspheres during combat with Yuna, Rikku, and Paine at least once each within a single battle.

Zeroed Out 9.2% of players Defeat YSLS-Zero Defeat the mechanical boss YSLS-Zero at the end of the Bevelle Underground infiltration in Chapter 2. Where: Bevelle · Step 7

Specialty Collectible 9% of players Obtain one special dress Obtain any character's special dressphere—Flora Fallal for Yuna, Machina Maw for Rikku, or Festivalist/Full Throttle for Paine. Rikku's Machina Maw is easily discovered in an Oasis chest on Bikanel Island, and Paine's Full Throttle is rewarded by Tromell in Macalania Woods during Chapter 1 or 2. Where: Djose Highroad

Complete Ability 8.5% of players Complete the ability set for one dress Learn every masterable ability for any single dressphere on one character.

Weapon Master Collectible 8.4% of players Obtain all Celestial Weapons Unlock all seven characters' Celestial Weapons using the Celestial Mirror. They only need to be obtained and do not need to be fully powered up with their respective Crests and Sigils. Where: Macalania Woods

Defeating an Old Friend 6.2% of players Defeat Bahamut Defeat the corrupted Aeon Bahamut encountered in the depths of Bevelle during Chapter 3. Where: Bevelle · Step 7

Messenger from the Past Collectible 6.1% of players Obtain all Jecht Spheres Locate and view all 10 Jecht Spheres scattered throughout Spira after defeating the Spherimorph boss.

Learner Collectible 5.7% of players Learn 5 Blue Bullet skills Acquire 5 distinct Blue Bullet abilities for the Gunner dressphere by being hit with specific enemy techniques in combat.

Chocobo Master 5.2% of players Get 5 treasure chests during the Chocobo Race at Remiem Temple and win the race Participate in the chocobo race outside Remiem Temple, open at least 5 treasure chests during the descent, and cross the finish line before your opponent without hitting any poles. Where: Remiem Temple

Dousing the Fire 5.1% of players Defeat Zalamander Defeat the flame dragon boss Zalamander in the Gagazet Cave during Chapter 4. Where: Mt. Gagazet · Step 8

Sphere Master 4.5% of players Complete a Sphere Grid for one character Activate every single attribute and ability node on the Sphere Grid for any one character, filling any empty nodes with stat spheres to ensure none remain unactivated.

Overcoming the Nemesis Cumulative 4.3% of players Defeat Nemesis Defeat Nemesis in the Monster Arena. Nemesis is unlocked by capturing 10 of every capturable fiend in Spira and defeating every Area, Species, and Original conquest creation. Where: Calm Lands

Perseverance Difficulty 4% of players Defeat Penance Defeat the superboss Penance, who is selected as a destination from the Airship menu after defeating all Dark Aeons across Spira. Where: Airship · Step 7

Complete Episode Cumulative 4% of players Complete an episode in Chapter 5 Complete an "Episode Complete" objective in any region during Chapter 5, such as finishing the storyline event on Besaid Island. Where: Besaid Island · Step 2

Theater Enthusiast Collectible 3.4% of players Buy every sphere at the Luca Theater Purchase all 68 Music Spheres and all 50 Movie Spheres from the spheres receptionists inside the Luca Theater. Where: Luca · Step 4

Machine of War 3.3% of players Defeat Vegnagun Proceed to the Farplane at the end of Chapter 5 and defeat all segments of the boss Vegnagun. Where: Sin: The Nucleus

Perfect Sphere Master Cumulative 3.2% of players Complete the Sphere Grids for all main characters Activate every node on the Sphere Grid for all seven main party members. Any empty nodes must be filled in with spheres and activated by all characters.

Lifetime Support 3.1% of players View one complete fiend tale Raise any captured fiend's level by at least five or fulfill its condition in Creature Creator on the airship, then view its complete fiend tale. Where: Airship · Step 7

FINAL FANTASY X Completion Collectible 2% of players Obtain all available FINAL FANTASY X achievements Unlock every other Final Fantasy X achievement in the game. It will pop automatically once the last required achievement is earned.

Alchemist Cumulative 2% of players Use Mix 30 times Equip the Alchemist dressphere and use the Mix command 30 times during battle.

Gambler's Dream 1.9% of players Roll the same number on all the Gambler's Dice Use the Lady Luck dressphere's Two Dice or Four Dice ability in battle and roll matching numbers on all dice.

The Gunner 1.9% of players Reach the highest level (LVMAX) in Gunner's Gauntlet Play the Gunner's Gauntlet minigame on Besaid Island and accumulate enough score across runs to reach level MAX. Where: Besaid Island · Step 2

Teamwork in FINAL FANTASY X-2 ! 1.8% of players Win a blitzball match in FINAL FANTASY X-2 Play and win any blitzball match from the locker room management terminal in Luca, available starting in Chapter 5. Where: Luca · Step 4

Just Starting 1.7% of players Reach the 10th floor of Iutycyr Tower Ascend through Iutycyr Tower in Final Fantasy X-2: Last Mission and reach the 10th floor elevator.

Founder 1.6% of players Defeat Trema Descend through all 100 floors of the Via Infinito dungeon beneath Bevelle and defeat Trema. Where: Bevelle · Step 7

Sphere Breaker Cumulative 1.4% of players Win 10 times at Sphere Break Win 10 games of the coin mini-game Sphere Break against opponents in the Luca stadium. Where: Luca · Step 4

Overkill Cumulative 1.3% of players Deal 99999 damage with one attack Inflict 99,999 damage with a single attack or ability hit by breaking the damage limit on a high-damage skill.

Excellent Negotiator Cumulative 1.1% of players Use Bribe 30 times Successfully execute the Bribe command 30 times in combat using the Lady Luck dressphere.

Still a Ways 1.1% of players Reach the 20th floor of Iutycyr Tower and defeat the boss Climb to floor 20 of Iutycyr Tower in Last Mission and defeat the floor boss guarding the elevator.

Full Chain Cumulative 1% of players Achieve a 99 chain attack Reach a continuous combo chain of 99 hits in combat, most easily done using multiple Gunners using Trigger Happy on a high-HP fiend.

Midway Through 1% of players Reach the 40th floor of Iutycyr Tower and defeat the boss Climb to floor 40 of Iutycyr Tower in Last Mission and defeat the floor boss guarding the elevator.

Almost There 1% of players Reach the 60th floor of Iutycyr Tower and defeat the boss Climb to floor 60 of Iutycyr Tower in Last Mission and defeat the floor boss guarding the elevator.

Giant Tower 1% of players Reach the 80th floor of Iutycyr Tower and defeat the boss Ascend to the top 80th floor of Iutycyr Tower in Last Mission and defeat the final boss.

Tonberry's Treasure 0.9% of players Obtain treasure in the Tonberry area Use Find Secret Room folios on floors 61+ of Last Mission to break the specific seal room pillars, warp into the hidden Tonberry room, defeat the Tonberries, and pick up the treasure.

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