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Not only are there boss battles in the game, but also Eidolon battles. Eidolons are your summons—if you have at least three Technical Points (TP), you can summon your Eidolon to help you out in battle. An example is Snow's Eidolon, the Shiva Sisters, who are also the first Eidolons you fight and obtain. The Shiva Sisters, after being defeated, can be used by Snow and only Snow. Each Eidolon also has a Gestalt form. When Gestalt mode is activated, the Shiva Sisters form to make a motorcycle. Eidolons can really help you out in battle, whether they're fighting with you and standing by your side or you're riding them and unleashing hell on your enemies.

Shiva Sisters[edit]

The Shiva Sisters are Snow's Eidolon. When in Gestalt Mode, they merge together to make a motorcycle. Matching Snow's first name, all of their their moves seem to involve ice. Below is a table of moves the Shiva Sisters can perform while in Gestalt mode.

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Ability Cost PS3 Control 360 Control Description
Wheelie 3 Up lstick+Cross button Up lstick+A button Charge forward and deal non-elemental damage to target.
Spinfreeze 3 Down lstick+Cross button Down lstick+A button Deal Ice damage to surrounding targets and launch Staggered ones into the air.
Icicle Drift 3 (Left lstick or Right lstick)+Cross button (Left lstick or Right lstick)+A button Deal non-element damage by sliding into target.
Ice Ramp 3 Circle button B button Jump off conjured ramp and deal Ice damage.
Diamond Dust All Triangle button Y button Repeatedly deal Ice damage to all targets.

Odin[edit]

Odin is Lightning's Eidolon. When in Gestalt mode, he turns into a horse. His moves are charged with lightning.

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Ability Cost PS3 Control 360 Control Description
Stormblade 2 Up lstick+Cross button Up lstick+A button Attack single target with Lightning's sword.
Lightning Strike 3 Down lstick+Cross button Down lstick+A button Attack target with the blade, then with thunder.
Razor Gale 3 (Left lstick or Right lstick)+Cross button (Left lstick or Right lstick)+A button Attack repeatedly with the blades, then with non-elemental magic.
Thunderfall 4 Circle button B button Deal lightning damage to all enemies and launch them into the air.
Zantetsuken All Triangle button Y button Attack all enemies elevating Chain Bonuses, instantly slaying targets with low HP.

Brynhildr[edit]

Brynhildr is Sazh's Eidolon. When in Gestalt mode, she turns into an armored car. Her attacks are dealt with guns.

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Ability Cost PS3 Control 360 Control Description
Chopper Spin 2 Up lstick+Cross button Up lstick+A button Strike targets while spinning wildly. Jets deal additional damage.
Caltrop Bomb 3 Down lstick+Cross button Down lstick+A button Scatter bombs that deal fire damage upon detonation; jets deal additional damage.
Centrifugal Sweep 3 (Left lstick or Right lstick)+Cross button (Left lstick or Right lstick)+A button Damage surrounding targets; jets deal additional damage. Can be chained by repeating input.
Spark Shower 3 Circle button B button Deal fire damage to targets; jets deal additional damage. Can be chained by repeating input.
Múspell Flame All Triangle button Y button Engulf all enemies in roaring flames.

Bahamut[edit]

Bahamut is Fang's Eidolon. When in Gestalt mode, he turns into a dragon. His moves are based on his fiery wrath.

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Ability Cost PS3 Control 360 Control Description
Hunting Dive 2 Up lstick+Cross button Up lstick+A button Swoop down and strike targets, launching them into the air if Staggered.
Aerial Loop 2 Down lstick+Cross button Down lstick+A button Strike target with a somersault spin, catapulting it upward.
Obliterating Breath 3 (Left lstick or Right lstick)+Cross button (Left lstick or Right lstick)+A button Charge forward and blast target repeatedly.
Pulsar Burst 3 Circle button B button Soar upward, blasting targets within a wide radius of intense light.
Megaflare All Triangle button Y button Deal massive damage to all enemies.

Alexander[edit]

Alexander is Hope's Eidolon. When in Gestalt mode, he turns into a fortress with cannons. He uses his fists to knock out opponents.

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Ability Cost PS3 Control 360 Control Description
Purification 4 Up lstick+Cross button Up lstick+A button Deal physical damage to target in front of Eidolon and inflict Deshell.
Earthquake 4 Down lstick+Cross button Down lstick+A button Deal proximity-based damage, launching Staggered enemies; can be chained by repeating input.
Brutal Sanction 4 (Left lstick or Right lstick)+Cross button (Left lstick or Right lstick)+A button Deal magic damage to nearby and falling enemies; can be chained by repeating input.
Retributive Blast 5 Circle button B button Damage enemies in a wide area, launching Staggered foes and inflicting Deprotect.
Divine Judgment All Triangle button Y button Deal weakness-specific damage to all enemies.

Hecatoncheir[edit]

Hecatoncheir is Vanille's Eidolon. When in Gestalt mode, he turns into a dual-sided large-barreled gun. He uses his harpoon-like arms to face his foes.

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Ability Cost PS3 Control 360 Control Description
Chain Cannons 1 Up lstick+Cross button Up lstick+A button Repeatedly fire on target with cannons; can be chained by repeating input.
Missile Tetred 2 Down lstick+Cross button Down lstick+A button Fire four missiles in turn at targets and surrounding enemies; can be chained by repeating input.
Piercing Ray 3 (Left lstick or Right lstick)+Cross button (Left lstick or Right lstick)+A button Blast target and interposing enemies with laser; can be chained by repeating input.
Force Blasters 4 Circle button B button Deal heavy damage to targets in range and launch them into the air.
Gaian Salvo All Triangle button Y button Deal massive damage to all enemies.