I always liked using Wakka. He was very handy for any flying monster and if you send him up Auron's track after completing his own he's pretty badass.

I think a lot of people say he is useless because they do not like him as a character. I liked his character actually. Sure he was a racist but he gets over it as the game goes on. I always wondered why the other characters didn't hold any contempt for Rikku. It could have made the interaction among the characters more interesting.

I rarely used Wakka and when I did I was soo mad he was useless... then I got attack reels and started leveling him up

He was so strong after he was being used I was kicking myself for the lack of use x.x

He is very useful in battle and he is good next to Auron and maybe lulu such a good team.

I used wakka alot during field battles. Those flying monsters were a pain in the ass.

He was pretty strong when I played the game first time because I sent him on Auron's grid(didn't even know at thjat time). And after a few battles I just noticed that he was the real damage dealer in my party.
And his attack reels is just......overpowered....not that I complain.
I didn't like his character but that doesn't mean he's useless.

I stuck with the team of Lulu, Yuna and Tidus for far too many play-throughs, so I never took advantage of his usefulness until many replays later.

How foolish I felt when I saw how awesome he became so quickly. I manage to get his STR quite high early on, so it's smooth sailing when using him in my party. Though I'm far more partial to utilizing my entire team as opposed to the one party, he's always up first along with Lulu and Yuna (retained those lovely gaiz. <3)


But yeah, those status effects are brilliant. Pity about his attire though...

Wakka is a great character. He is very accurate, which will especially come in handy in the beginning with all of those flying monsters. I liked his way of talking, when I just bought the game he made me laugh.

Attack Reels is by far the best attack in the game. Once you master the little game you will deal immense damage. It will mostly come in handy when you play the Monster Arena. Of course you can play the game without him easily, but he will make it much easier when you know how to use him. The Dark status effect is really great in the beginning. I must admit I haven't used him much on the first play.