Greetings, fellow Crisis Core Reunion fanatics! I‘m ZeroVoke, your Tri Thundaga master extraordinaire. Through hundreds of hours perfecting builds, I‘ve come to revere few forces as sublime as a fully-tuned Tri Thundaga. Today, I‘m thrilled to share everything I‘ve learned about this mythic materia so you too can revel in EMPOWERED Thunder God mode!
What Makes Tri Thundaga So Tempting?
Let‘s start by quantifying why this materia seduces me so. At max level, we‘re talking:
- 650 base lightning damage, hitting up to 3 targets
- AoE range of 10m, clearing entire coliseums
- Stagger potential of 150% to disrupt any boss
- And most critically,250% damage during Overdrive
I don‘t know about you, but when I see numbers like THAT, I salivate at the electrical carnage I can wreak! It FEELS like harnessing Zeus‘ Rage in materia form.
Here‘s Tri Thundaga overloaded with buffs obliterating some poor Hipogriffs:
As you can see, Tri Thundaga LAYS WASTE to mens and monsters alike. Let‘s dig into how you can acquire this glory!
Roadmap to Thunderous Ascension
While shops sadly withhold Tri Thundaga from us, a few key milestones manifest this Mako-fueled miracle:
STEP 1: Finish Mission 4-5-1 (Neutralize the Commander)
- Rewards a Lv. 2 Tri Thundaga to kickstart your journey
STEP 2: Open chests in these story missions:
- 3-4-3 (
Wutai Spies) - 6-4-3 (
Unusually Strong Monsters) - 9-5-5 (
Operation: Desert Island)
STEP 3: Perform Materia Fusion with either:
- Tri Thundaga + Goblin Punch
- Tri Thundaga + Libra
This unlocks a Lv. 1 version to power up with SP. I‘ll expand on min-max fusion strategies later!
With Tri Thundaga in inventory, we‘re ready to tango with true pent-up lighting energy. Bring. It. ON!
Compare & Contrast: Tri Thundaga vs. Thundaga Blade
You likely noticed Thundaga Blade shares a similar thunderous namesake. But make NO mistake – these play VERY differently:
| Tri Thundaga | Thundaga Blade | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Magic | Command |
| Damage | 650 / 3 Targets | 340 / 1 Target |
| Range | 10m AoE | Melee |
| MP Cost | 64 | 0 |
So in summary:
- Tri Thundaga: long-range caster AoE
- Thundaga Blade: melee single-target
It‘s no shock their playstyles diverge! But together they make an electrifying combo.
Mastering Tri Thundaga: Offensive Tactics
Time for ultimate secrets to weaponizing Tri Thundaga‘s voltage offensively!
Against groups, pave the way with wide-reaching attacks they can‘t avoid. Quake and Bioga work wonders while they cluster helplessly. Follow swiftly with a Tri Thundaga chaser to chunk their health bars in unison!
Even nastier, chain it AFTER a Summon‘s super attack for astronomical pain. Ifrit and Ramuh naturally complement Tri Thundaga‘s lightning essence.
For solo beefcakes, use Added Cut + Lightning materia first. This shreds their lightning resistance, amplifying Tri Thundaga‘s shock value! Consider it tenderizing meat before searing.
Here‘s Ramuh softening up some Genova pieces for a SURGING Tri Thundaga surge at 300% damage:
As expected, HP bars evaporate rapidly under this onslaught! Now let‘s explore support materia that catapults Tri Thundaga further beyond.
Support Materia for Overcharged Blitzes
The highest highs emerge combining Tri Thundaga with support materia like:
- MP Absorb: replenish MP from damage dealt
- Magic Attack Boost: self-explanatory force multiplier
- Lightning Amp: boost lightning aspect even further
This compounds ludicrous damage into OUTRAGEOUS overkill territory! For TRUE excess, pair with offensive boosters like:
- MP Turbo
- Magic Attack Boost+
- Luck Plus
The result? An UNSTOPPABLE personification of the God of Thunder himself!
Fusion Recipes for Maximization
What if YOU TOO want to deal damage caps in mere seconds? Materia fusion offers customization at a cost, but the rewards justify any sacrifice in my book!
Here‘s the coveted Tri Thundaga +350% HP recipe:
Step 1: Fuse Tri Thundaga + Libra + 1 Fat Chocobo Feather
- Yields Tri Thundaga +30% HP
- Costs 419 SP
Step 2: Fuse Previous Result + 40 Hi-Potions
- Yields Tri Thundaga +70% HP
- Costs 716 SP
Step 3: Fuse Previous Result + 25 X-Potions
- Yields Tri Thundaga +120% HP
- Costs 1,785 SP
Step 4: Fuse Previous Result + 95 MORE X-Potions
- Finally nets BEHEMOTH Tri Thundaga +350% HP!
- Total cost around 28,000 SP
While profoundly costly, therein lies MASTERY! What better emblem of your dedication than an INDESTRUCTIBLE lightning goddess?
Check the fusion guide on my blog for more outrageous recipes. Onward, friends!
Closing Thoughts: Chasing the Lightning Dream
And so concludes my 2,000 word magnum opus evangelizing the glory of a maxed Tri Thundaga! May it serve you well dispersing ONLY JUSTICE upon friend and foe alike.
I‘ll leave you with this final token of appreciation for suffering through my overly verbose hype piece. Please enjoy 10 seconds of unadulterated Tri Thundaga brutality:
Glorious. Simply glorious. Now get out there and make me proud demolishing all in your path! This is ZeroVoke signing off.
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