MOMO/Gameplay (XS1)

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

MOMO's most obvious advantage in contrast to other characters lies in her exceptional Agility, which ranks as the highest in the game. However, her disadvantages are evident in her low innate stats, particularly in terms of durability. Additionally, her lack of diverse tech elements and the cumbersome transformation-based techs and Ethers further contribute to her limitations.

Later in the game, she becomes the sole character capable of achieving a 100% success rate in stealing rare items from enemies. Consequently, stat-synching via TP can serve as an effective strategy to enhance her overall effectiveness beyond that.

Tech Attacks
MOMO's final three tech attacks are not gained automatically but must be earned through other means. Dark Scepter is attained by defeating the enemy Mintia. Magic Caster is found within the Cathedral Ship. MOMO's Kiss is found within the Song of Nephilim

Ether
Star Wind and Starlight are not gained automatically but must be earned through other means. Star Wind is found within the Cathedral Ship. Starlight is found within the Song of Nephilim.

MOMO's transformations last for two turns normally, but will last an additional turn if her HP is under 50% and two additional turns if her HP is under 25%. During the Star Wind transformation, her damage taken is reduced by half. During the Starlight transformation, her ether attack is doubled.