Ziggy/Gameplay (XS1)

This article covers the gameplay for Ziggy, a playable character in Xenosaga Episode I. Ziggy joins the playable party at Pleroma.

Ziggy is a character with a strong physical focus, and his durability, along with his proficiency in physical, fire, and lightning techs, are his primary strengths. However, his Ether ability and EDEF, coupled with his low Agility, represent the main drawbacks of this character, even though his base stats still surpass those of certain other characters. It is advisable to boost his EDEF through stat-synching via TP to maximize his competitiveness, and the use of Speed Shoes can help mitigate his low Agility. Ziggy also proves to be a valuable party member in the Cathedral Ship since he is the first character to learn an all-enemy tech.

Weapons and ammunition
Like KOS-MOS, certain weapons for Ziggy provide either a STR or EATK boost, but these bonuses exclusively apply when he uses the corresponding weapon for his 6 AP sub-weapon attack. This can lead to his character screen displaying deceptively high stat values, combining his base stats with the weapon's stats. However, the game considers only his base stats for most of his regular attacks.

Armor
Armor that can only be equipped by Ziggy includes the following: