Physical: Zidane's a pretty fast and agile fighter. Generally, he fights with two daggers. He doesn't have much in the way of abilities, at least not in the way that the other characters in the game do. He mostly relies on his own strength, with the ability to steal thrown in there as well.
He can also turn into a Trance form, which means that he gets a little more powerful and is able to access more abilities by doing so. This is basically the only time in a game that he actually uses offensive abilities like this; and these generally take form in the way of energy attacks.
Mental: Zidane's quick thinking. Being raised on the streets gave him street smarts that the rest of the party didn't have. For example, telling Garnet to be a little more wary of things concerning her identity and trying to shut Steiner up about calling her princess. Even though this may have been a no-brainer for some, it was still necessary for him to say.
Emotional: He'll do literally anything for his friends. Even for people who tried to kill him half the game, he'll risk his life to go back for to save. Take Kuja, for example. Zidane sent the others away in the end in an an attempt to get them to safety before going back to the dying Kuja. He had wanted to help him in the very end, even though he had done horrible things to him and his friends. Of course, this sort of 'I'll do anything for you' treatment extends to his other friends as well.
Weaknesses:
Physical: Even though Zidane's quick on his feet and fast, he doesn't pack the strongest punch. He doesn't have the greatest defense either, and seeing as how he normally doesn't use abilities he's at a slight disadvantage there too. In the case where the party can only use magic to defeat an enemy, Zidane has to sit those fights out.
Mental: There is a slight disadvantage for being raised on the streets. Zidane's had no formal education, which means he doesn't have a whole lot of knowledge on some things. Some of those, being etiquette. Even though he's rude to some people, though, may not be because of lack of discipline but his own decision making. He singles out Steiner for most of this rudeness, even though he shouts his rank at Zidane until he's blue in the face, it makes no difference to him.
Emotional: There's a point where it can be said that Zidane cares too much. Especially when it comes to Garnet; as his mood is somewhat influenced in certain parts of the game because of things that happened to her. When she becomes queen, he goes into a depression - even though he should be happy for her, he's rather upset at the thought that he might not see her again. At least, not in the familiar way he wanted.
With that, he also has a temper when people mess around with him. Even though he remains calm on the surface, do something to his friends and he'll be quick to get angry.
Zidane Tribal | Final Fantasy IX | 3/4
He can also turn into a Trance form, which means that he gets a little more powerful and is able to access more abilities by doing so. This is basically the only time in a game that he actually uses offensive abilities like this; and these generally take form in the way of energy attacks.
Mental: Zidane's quick thinking. Being raised on the streets gave him street smarts that the rest of the party didn't have. For example, telling Garnet to be a little more wary of things concerning her identity and trying to shut Steiner up about calling her princess. Even though this may have been a no-brainer for some, it was still necessary for him to say.
Emotional: He'll do literally anything for his friends. Even for people who tried to kill him half the game, he'll risk his life to go back for to save. Take Kuja, for example. Zidane sent the others away in the end in an an attempt to get them to safety before going back to the dying Kuja. He had wanted to help him in the very end, even though he had done horrible things to him and his friends. Of course, this sort of 'I'll do anything for you' treatment extends to his other friends as well.
Weaknesses:
Mental: There is a slight disadvantage for being raised on the streets. Zidane's had no formal education, which means he doesn't have a whole lot of knowledge on some things. Some of those, being etiquette. Even though he's rude to some people, though, may not be because of lack of discipline but his own decision making. He singles out Steiner for most of this rudeness, even though he shouts his rank at Zidane until he's blue in the face, it makes no difference to him.
Emotional: There's a point where it can be said that Zidane cares too much. Especially when it comes to Garnet; as his mood is somewhat influenced in certain parts of the game because of things that happened to her. When she becomes queen, he goes into a depression - even though he should be happy for her, he's rather upset at the thought that he might not see her again. At least, not in the familiar way he wanted.
With that, he also has a temper when people mess around with him. Even though he remains calm on the surface, do something to his friends and he'll be quick to get angry.