Dissidia 012: Duodecim - Tidus vs. 000 Feral Chaos (Perfect Run)

I don't get it: If Tidus is suppose to be such a star player, then why is he just a sub?
Equipment:
World Champion
Chainsaw (HP wall rush +20%)
Drill
Auto Crossbow (physical damage +15%)
Accessories:
Hyper Ring (damage +5%)
Muscle Belt (physical damage +7%)
Sniper Eye (HP wall rush +10%)
Battle Hammer (assist guage depletion +5%)
HP = 100%
Large Gap in HP
No Damage
Maintain EX Mode
Level Gap 30
Chocobo Feather (EXP +100%)
Dart & Weave is a very potent weapon in this fight. A lot of Feral Chaos's attacks can be dodged on reaction, and Dart & Weave turns a dodge into a full-on counter. Vicious, Splinter, Flagro Maximus, and especially Via Dolorosa can all be punished with Dart & Weave. And don't forget that in EX mode, the invincibility frames during Tidus's attacks get doubled, giving you an even greater margin to pull off these stunts. Just don't rely on Dart & Weave when he's close to you, because Deus Iratus and Ventus Ire can both make you very, very disappointed.
Aside from that, my main attacks that I relied on were Hop Step and Cut & Run (especially the midair version). Hop Step needs no introduction; it's Tidus's bread and butter move, the only attack that's actually fast enough to not be blocked consistantly. Strangely enough, Feral Chaos's AI is oddly inconsistant at dodging Hop Step. Sometimes I nail him with it easily, and sometimes he reacts faster to Hop Step than he does to Full Slide, even though Full Slide has more than twice the number of startup frames. Weird.
Cut & Run deserves special mention because the new aerial version is surprisingly powerful. For some reason, the last hit of Cut & Run does nearly twice as much damage for the aerial version than it does for the ground version, and it makes quite a big difference. I don't know if it's an error or intentional, but that's why I chose to close out my assist combos with that. Originally I wanted to try assist to Hop Step to Jecht Shot (especially since Jecht is my assist), but aerial Cut & Run just did so much more damage that I had a hard time justifying it. Although, interestingly enough the moogle ball version of Jecht Shot does twice as much damage on the first hit if Tidus kicks a moogle instead of his usual ball. I found that quite amusing.

[@Ninetails2000]

He refers to himself as a sub as a reference to the gameplay mechanics of FFX, which allows characters in the extended party to switch out for any of the three on the front lines on the fly. It's also where Yuna's "Yuna, to the front!" line comes from.

[@bakedbrownie69]

Oh right

[@lisasemarron5413]

+SMOOTHCR1M true man so true

[@bakedbrownie69]

ye it's true

[@lisasemarron5413]

+SMOOTHCR1M i actually hate cloud

[@bakedbrownie69]

Cloud? like Cloud from Final Fantasy?

[@viy9182]

"Hey that's the way it's supposed to be." Because it's Tidus OK? He's the coolest!

[@StyryderX]

The god in fire was doused by Tidus. Nice Fight!

[@SetsunaKisetsuki]

This fucking hand eye coordination is fcking god level

[@terraventusaqua123]

Tidus (Full HP), Cloud (Full HP), and Tifa (Full EX Gauge) are all tied for 2nd place behind Feral Chaos. Although, if you received a "GREAT" notice during the final kick in Tidus' Blitz Ace with full HP, that is the strongest single hit in the game.

[@Aki145]

2:54 Chaos: ...Well shit. Tidus: Indeed.

[@Acronoss1234]

Love Tidus.

[@MrMK109]

"I don't get it: If Tidus is suppose to be such a star player, then why is he just a sub?" Because he wants to give the opponent chance to win.

[@20PKShock]

Onion Knight is the fastest but if Tidus is in EX Mode, his speed increases, surpassing even Onion Knight's. The same also happens for Prishe and Feral Chaos.

[@remixofdestiny]

I think what he means by super sub is a reference to the Aurochs vs the Goers in FFX. He was technically subbing for Wakka for most of the match

[@bossboy191919]

For me Tidus is the best character. He is a great fighter, best blitzball player and he can kick a blitzball at an enemy and let is explode like a nuclear bomb. Hell Yeah!

[@viy9182]

Definitely.

[@gblaze609]

I've been trying I thing with Tidus where you only use his dodge attacks on HP attacks and it helps make his slow dodge counters like cut&run a little more consistent.

[@122819955]

what an epic way to finish him off bravo!!!

[@skeletondemon6009]

Although they never say his name in the cutscenes in FFX I have to admit Tidus has made way more of an impression on me than Vaan did from FFXI.

[@ExtrumComics]

That was one badass finish off!!!

[@Drei57]

At full HP, the last blow of Tidus's perfect Ex Burst, is the most damaging single hit in the game

[@Ryanpb86]

Damn, that was awesome. Made me want to try playing Tidus again. But I noticed all your hits were Critical: is that EX Critical Boost + Counterattack in action, bringing the Critical chance to 100%?

[@xm26legend31]

the demon lord defeated by a beach ball...lmao xD

[@AstraAnima]

He's allergic.

[@ZeBilhas]

How do you manage to fill the EX gauge everytime you hit with a HP? I've seen you do it with more than one character. Is it because of the rules? i'd appreciate some help Nice vids btw

[@ironwoodtreeofmadness894]

When you get a character to lvl 100. You can equip him or her with a skill that turns gained exp to bravery, ex force or assist charge. You still gain exp when you use an HP attack see?

[@AGenomeSoldier]

I love your vids. How many characters do you have to beat Feral Chaos with now? I particularly liked this and your Cloud vid.

[@kyuzona]

so which one is the fastest character: Zidane, Tidus or Onion Knight ?

[@zephall]

How lucky of you to get Jecht as an assist

[@Aiyarashi]

I've just started watching your videos and I'm VERY impressed. How do you recommend obtaining higher level equipment? I've seen your guide on the Firion video link and would just like to know what you think the most efficient way of gathering the materials required etc. Thanks

[@NairB866]

through the fire and flames, tidus the water boy goes!

[@DeadlyAlpha]

FFX = my fav Final Fantasy

[@LightningFarron165]

That's sure some badass song on a badass stage :D

[@mohamedshabin9176]

His dad be assist wat a family reunion

[@omegaweapen]

inpresive!!!!!

[@Boomerlance]

2:01 you were lucky to lauch a moogle ball,since the chance to drop one are pretty low.. great video,thoug,i think the last hit of the aerial cut&run is a glitch,like most of the glitches of this game...

[@Fishman465]

I think he refers to himself as a sub due to his 'hidden player' option in FFX-2's Blitzball. Or it mght refer to his role in the team.

[@kristofchuwariwap5290]

D: how do you dot those things

[@thepureheartofdark]

thats what I call speed

[@WarteryMind]

Am I the only one who thinks it funny that his Assist was Jecht?

[@julius5003]

Shinryu is Treacherous summon.Good thing i dont have taht summon XD

[@Gamsterjeff600]

Try to do this with the chase option

[@GarlyleWilds]

So are you just planning on beating FC with everyone or something?

[@iheartpizzarolls111]

Click here > 1:25 < to see Tidus do a Matrix or something.

[@Senkyo91]

nice! :)

[@PlantonicoRegresa]

2:00 Do I heard a Moggle sound?

[@antix995]

reminds me of a spider

[@kristofchuwariwap5290]

my team are warrior of light,onion night,jecht,prishe,sephiroth

[@PlantonicoRegresa]

Sorry,I don't understand the question...

[@Gamsterjeff600]

FF X... It has plot holes

[@__Xeese]

Swindle Swashbucker super *SUPER* old comment, but what plot holes are you talking about? FFX has a decently solid plot so long as you pay attention to what you're told, and if you can believe that the people there can hold their breath for an ungodly amount of time (still can't get over that)

[@tintor2]

Check his comments. He is the embodiement of trolling

[@Gamsterjeff600]

Tell me... Why do you like such a game that has the most flaws a JRPG ever had?