Final Fantasy IV Advance Guide
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System: Game Boy Advance
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By Joseph Witham
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Email: josephcwitham@hotmail.com
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Web Site: http://www.geocities.com/jwfaqs
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Version 2.0 - 4/10/2006
Contents
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I. Opening Copyright Notice
II. Version History
III. Introduction
IV. Game Boy Advance Changes
V. Walkthrough
VI. Characters
VII. Spells
VIII. Items
IX. Weapons
X. Armor
XI. Shops
XII. Monsters
XIII. Bosses
XIV. Closing Copyright Notice
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I. OPENING COPYRIGHT NOTICE
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This guide is Copyright 2005-2006 Joseph Witham (josephcwitham@hotmail.com).
Anyone who desires to reproduce, distribute, or use this guide on their web
site has the author's permission under the following conditions:
1. It must not be altered in any way.
2. It must not be used for profit; it must be distributed freely.
3. It must remain in its entirety, with every part intact.
4. Credit must be given to the author, Joseph Witham.
All information in this guide, unless otherwise noted, was compiled and
written by the author. You may not reproduce any information from this guide
and use it in any other publication without written consent of the author.
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II. Version History
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2.0 - 4/10/2006
-A much-needed minor update
1.9 - 12/26/2005
-A few minor corrections
1.8 - 12/22/2005
-Minor update
1.7 - 12/20/2005
-Information about the Lunar Ruins added (Section 27 in the Walkthrough)
-A few errors addressed
1.6 - 12/17/2005
-A few minor additions and corrections
1.5 - 12/16/2005
-Cave of Trials section complete!  (Section 25 in the Walkthrough)
-All new items and bosses found in Cave of Trials added
1.4 - 12/15/2005
-Added several GBA game changes
-Minor errors corrected
1.3 - 12/14/2005
-Fixed some monster names
-Re-alphabetized lists
1.2 - 12/14/2005
-Format changes
-Walktrhough cleaned up for easier readability
1.1 - 12/13/2005
-All names changed to match the FFIV Advance translation
1.0 - 12/12/2005
-Initial Release
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III. INTRODUCTION
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This guide is intended for use and fully compatible with the GBA version of
the game.  Included is a full walktrhough of the original quest with all the
original sidequests.  Also included is information about the new dungeons,
Cave of Trials and the Lunar Ruins.
The search feature included in notepad and web browsers (edit --> find)
should help you navigate the guide easier; simply type in the section of
information from the contents you desire to skip ahead to that section.
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IV. GAME BOY ADVANCE CHANGES
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-A large amount of end-game content has been added, including two entirely
new dungeons.
-The game is based on the original version of FF4, not Easy Type nor FF2 NA.
-Game difficulty has been toned down.
-A Quicksave feature has been added that allows you to save anywhere. The
data will be erased once the save is loaded.
-The script has been retranslated and new dialogue sequences have been added.
-A new intro sequence introducing the story plays before game start-up.
-Walking speed has been increased.
-Using Sight or Dwarven Bread now brings up a complete world map with location
pointers, instead of simply zooming out slightly.
-Near the end of the game, characters who were inaccessible in the original
will now be able to be switched out in place of the original end-game party.
-Many new items have been added, including new final weapons for every
character.
-A bestiary is available in-game, listing monsters as you encounter them.
-Graphics have been touched up, including new character portraits and battle
fields.
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V. WALKTHROUGH
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1. Baron
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[Baron Castle]: Bomb Ring, Ether, Tent, 480 Gil.
[Baron Town]: Potion (3), Hourglass, Tent (2), Maiden's Kiss, Dwarven Bread,
Eye Drops, Gold Needle, Phoenix Down.
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After the intro sequence, you'll be free to explore the castle.  First, head
east and talk to Kain to learn about his past.  Afterward, explore the castle
for treasure and talk to people on the east side of the castle.  When you're
finished exploring the east side of the castle, head to the west tower.  On
your way, you'll meet Rosa and Cid.  After a brief talk with them, enter the
west tower and walk up to your bed.  During the night, Rosa will visit you
and give you an inspirational talk.
In the morning, Cecil and Kain will automatically leave the castle wherein a
prologue will begin.  After the prologue you'll end up on the Overworld, enter
the town of Baron.  Talk to the inhabitants and explore pots, water, and the
inn for treasure.  A couple of the buildings are locked.  There is a tutorial
building just south of the locked weapon shop where experienced warriors will
tell you all about game mechanics.  Be sure to visit the item shop and stock
up on curative items for the upcoming journey.  When you're ready, exit the
town and walk north east on the Overworld until you reach a cave.
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2. Mist Cave
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Potion (2), Tent, Eye Drops.
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The cave is very short and linear; the enemies aren't tough either.  However,
some of the treasures are a little way off the main path.  When you reach the
north east corner of the room, you'll fight a boss.
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Mist Dragon
HIT POINTS: 465
EXPERIENCE: 700
GIL: 200
WEAKNESS: --
STRATEGY: Have Cecil attack normally, Kain has time to jump two times before
the dragon turns to mist.  When it does turn to mist, don't attack it, you'll
always miss and it will retaliate with a powerful attack. Just Defend until it
returns to its original form and then continue the attack cycle.
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After the battle, head north to exit the cave and then head directly east to
the village.  When you enter the village, the Bomb Ring will automatically
attack the village.  An un-winnable battle will commence.  Rydia will summon
Titan, and Cecil will end up alone with her.  Kain is nowhere to be found.
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3. Underground Waterway
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[Kaipo]: Ether.
[Underground Waterway]: Potion (3), Maiden's Kiss, Tent, Bomb Fragment,
Iron Armlet, Phoenix Down, X-Potion, Dry Ether, Ether(2), Ice Rod, 580 Gil,
Feathered Cap, Hourglass, Antarctic Wind, Shadow Blade, Hades Helm,
Hades Gloves, Hades Armor, Hermes' Shoes.
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Head north east to through the huge desert to the town next to a lake called
Kaipo.  As soon as you enter, Cecil will automatically enter the inn, you'll
be allowed to stay for free.  During the night a Baronian general will enter
and attack you.
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General
HIT POINTS: 221
EXPERIENCE: 869
GIL: 242
WEAKNESS: --
STRATEGY: Attack the General first for experience, if you attack the Soldiers
first, he'll run away.  As soon as the General is dead the Soldiers will kill
themselves one by one.  You can speed the process up by killing them on your
own.  Should your HP drop, just use a quick Potion.
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Rydia will join you after the fight.  In the morning, exit the inn and
explore the town for treasure.  Enter the small house in the north east
corner of the town.  Walk up to the northern room where you'll find Rosa sick
in bed, she'll do nothing but mutter, so leave for now.  You may want to buy
Rydia a new weapon, but it really doesn't matter, as her Attack Power is very
low.  Exit the town and have Rydia level up.  When she's at least level 6
it's safe to move on.
Head north east from Kaipo to the Underground Waterway.  Gather treasure at the
entrance and then walk a short way west.  You'll meet Tellah, the Sage, he'll
join you on your way to Damcyan.  Before moving on, enter the waterfall in the
center of the area to discover a secret room full of treasure.  In the next
area, simply head west, leaving the path only to collect treasure.  Enter the
door to reach a safe room where you can save and use Tents and Cottages.
You'll automatically rest for now and Tellah will and Cecil will talk during
the night. In the morning, save and exit to the north.  Enter the eastern door
in the next area.  Collect treasures and then enter the western room.  From
the entrance, head directly west through the hidden wall and north east past
the staircase to reach the isolated chest.  Return to the staircase and enter
it.  First get the eastern chests, then the western ones, and, finally, use
the staircase to exit the cave.  Use a much needed Tent and check your
equipment before entering.  Just walk south and you'll automatically plummet
to the bottom of the falls.  Collect treasure and then use the western door.
Grab the treasure and head north to the tentacles to fight a boss.
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Octomammoth
HIT POINTS: 2350
EXPERIENCE: 1200
GIL: 500
WEAKNESS: Thunder, Chocobo
STRATEGY: Have Tellah use Thunder, Rydia summon Chocobo, and Cecil attack
physically.  The tentacles will die one by one until the octopus itself is
finally destroyed.  This boss is slow to attack, so you won't need to heal
very often, but when you do, have Tellah use Cura on the entire party or
Rydia use Cure on single targets.
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Walk through the waterfall to exit the cavern.
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4. Antlion Cave
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[Damcyan]: Tent, Feathered Cap, Crossbow, Ruby Ring, Holy Arrow (2),
Iron Arrow, Gold Needle, Eye Drops, Antidote, Potion, Ether, Phoenix Down.
[Antlion Cave]: Potion (3), Spider's Silk (2), Gold Needle, Tent,
Antarctic Wind, Hourglass, Lamia's Harp, Phoenix Down, Ether, Emergency Exit,
Sand Ruby.
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Walk north to the castle.  Before you reach it, it'll be destroyed.  Enter
the ruins.  Walk up to the 3rd floor to see Anna dying.  Edward, her lover,
and Tellah will enter an uncontrollable battle.  After the battle, Tellah
will leave the party and Edward, a bard, will take his place.
You'll automatically appear on the Overworld inside a hovercraft.  It can
cross rivers, lakes, and shallows in the ocean.  Get off the hovercraft and
re-enter the castle.  From the entrance, head east to reach a secret room
full of treasure.  Press the switch to reveal treasure in the closed cells.
Head down the stairs and get treasure from the pots and chests.  Return to
the 3rd floor and use the pots in the west and east corners to restore your
health.
Exit the castle and cross the shallows to the north.  Enter the cave to the
north.  Collect treasure in the first room and use the south east staircase.
Just west is a safe area, use it and continue on.  Walk to the southern
staircase to reach the Antlion’s nest.  Engage the Antlion.
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Antlion
HIT POINTS: 1100
EXPERIENCE: 1500
GIL: 800
WEAKNESS: Chocobo
STRATEGY: This is a lot easier than you would expect, just have Cecil attack
regularly.  Have Edward use Heal or individual Potions each round.  Rydia
should summon Chocobo each round.  Watch out, this boss counters a random
target each time it's hit physically.
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You'll receive the Sand Ruby for winning the battle.  Return to the area
around the castle and cross the south west shallows to reach the desert
surrounding Kaipo.  Return to the house where Rosa is sleeping.  Give her the
Sand Ruby.  During the night, Edward will wander out into the town and play
his harp.  He'll be attacked by and easy-to-defeat enemy.  The next morning
Rosa will join the party.  Return to the shallows that brought you to
Antlion.  From here, hover east to the mountain.
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5. Mt. Hobs
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Tent, Potion, Gold Needle, 960 Gil, Holy Arrow.
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Rydia will melt the Ice at the entrance and will learn Fire.  Use the west
passage to reach a safe area and several chests.  Return to the entrance and
use the east passage to move on.  At the Summit, you'll meet Yang.  He needs
help in his battle.
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Mom Bomb
HIT POINTS: 11000
EXPERIENCE: 2416
GIL: 543
WEAKNESS: --
STRATEGY: Quickly begin attacking the boss.  Have Cecil attack it physically.
Edward should constantly use Heal, while Rosa uses Cura on individual
characters.  Rydia should summon Chocobo and Yang should use the Power
command.  When, and if, it turns into smaller bombs, defeat them as fast as
possible before they detonate.
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After the battle, Yang will join you.  Heal and head north.  Cross the bridge
and walk south to the exit.  Head north east, then south east through the
mountain range to reach a castle.
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6. Fabul
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Bomb Fragment, Antarctic Wind, Potion, Rage of Zeus, Bacchus's Cider, Tent,
Hermes' Shoes, Spider's Silk, Ether, Demon Shield, Deathbringer.
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Stay at the inn and, in the morning, go shopping for goods.  On the second
floor, take the south passage instead of the north staircase.  Collect
treasure in the east and west towers.  Return to the 2nd floor and take the
north staircase to meet the king.  Say "Yes" to the king and the party's men
will help defend the castle, and the Crystal, in the upcoming attack.
A string of battles will commence wherein you'll be pushed all the way back to
the Crystal Room.  An un-winnable battle against Kain will occur.  After the
battle, Golbez will appear and take the Rosa and the Crystal with him as he
leaves.
Exit the Crystal Room and explore the rest of the castle for treasure.  Press
the east switch to reveal a secret passage, head east through it and collect
the treasure.  Return to the top of the east tower and speak with the injured
king.  He'll tell you to stay in the inn, it'll be free of cost.  You'll
automatically appear in the king's chambers the next day.  He'll arrange for
a ship and give Cecil a new sword.  Exit the castle and get on the ship to the
east.  On the way, the ship will be attacked be Leviathan, and the entire
party will be swallowed up.
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7. Mt. Ordeals
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[Mt. Ordeals]: Potion (2), Ether(2).
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Cecil will awaken on a foreign shore separated from all of his companions.
Enter the eastern town.  Everyone inside will have wicked words for you, some
will even cast harmful status ailments on you!  Enter the north building and
talk to the elder.  He'll explain your next quest and give you the assistance
of two mages, Palom and Porom.  The twins are poorly equipped, so head over
to the armor and weapon shops.  They are also in serious need of leveling up,
let them go up three or four levels before heading on.
Head east through the wilderness until you reach a mountain.  Palom will
extinguish the flame blocking the path at the entrance of the mountain.  A
short sequence about Golbez will occur.  On this quest, you'll have to rely
heavily on Palom's Fire magic, and Porom's Cure spells to help defeat all of
the undead monsters, since Cecil's dark sword is useless against them.  Head
north and pick up treasure on the way.  Enter the passage and head east,
you'll meet an old friend, Tellah.  After a short talk, he'll join you.
Head north through the passage.  Go north through the next area, but be sure
to leave the path for treasure.  When you reach the Summit, use the safe
area immediately.  When you've recovered and saved, head north west across
the bridge and you'll be thrown into a boss battle.
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Scarmiglione
HIT POINTS: 3500
EXPERIENCE: 2800
GIL: 850
WEAKNESS: Fire
STRATEGY: Have Palom and Porom constantly use Twin magic, unless Porom needs
to heal.  Cecil should attack the Ghasts and then Scarmiglione, when they're
defeated.  Tellah should concentrate on healing, using Hi-Potions and Cura
every round.
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After the battle, return to the safe area and use it again.  As you cross the
bridge, you'll be attacked by Scarmiglione again.
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Scarmiglione (2nd Form).
HIT POINTS: 3523
EXPERIENCE: 3600
GIL: 2500
WEAKNESS: Fire, Holy
STRATEGY: Immediately switch rows.  Tellah should be ready with Esuna to
block out Scarmiglione's constant status attack.  Cecil should attack
physically and the twins should try to pull off Twin magic as much as possible.
If the party is in serious need, Porom can stop using Twin magic for a while
and use Cura.
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Cross over to the stone after the battle.  In the chamber, Cecil will
transform into a Paladin and will be attacked by his old self.  Just Defend
every round (press the control pad right to access the Defend command), and
the battle will be over within a few rounds.  Once out of the chamber, Cecil
and Tellah will have tons of new abilities.  Cecil will be able to use
White Magic and a Cover command.  Tellah will regain all his old spells, and
will lose the Recal command in the process.
Descend the mountain.  On your way down, you'll notice that Cecil can hurt
undead monsters and that he gains levels at an alarming rate.  Once out of the
mountain, you can either walk directly south to the Chocobo forest for a
quick ride back to Mysidia or walk back west, gaining levels as you go.  In
Mysidia, buy Cecil all new Paladin equipment.  On your way to the see the
elder, you'll notice that the villagers have many new things to say to you.
After a long talk with the elder, you'll have access to Devil's Road, which
lies in a building on the east side of town.  Step on the orb to be warped to
Baron town.
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8. Old Waterway
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[Baron Town]: Baron Key, 2000 Gil, Rage of Zeus, 1000 Gil.
[Old Waterway]: Hi-Potion, Ether (2), Rage of Zeus, Hourglass, Hermes' Shoes,
Ancient Sword.
[Baron Castle]: Ether (4), Unicorn Horn (2), Phoenix Down (2),
Bacchus's Cider (2), Hermes' Shoes (2), Elixir, Hi-Potion (2), Tent (2).
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Go directly to the inn.  Walk north to the bar area.  You'll notice one of
you're old friends sitting at a table, Yang.  Talk to him and a battle
against two guards will begin.  After they are defeated Yang will attack.  He
is extremely easy to defeat, Cecil alone can knock him out within a round or
two.  Once Yang is knocked out of his confused state, he'll give you the
Baron Key.  All of his equipment is gone, so you'll definitely want to unlock
the armor and weapon shop and buy him new armor.  Be sure to buy him a
Thunder Claw and Ice Claw, they'll help greatly in the upcoming dungeon.
While in the armor and weapon shop, go to the very bottom of the east wall to
find a secret passage leading to treasure.
When you're ready, head to the west door and use the Baron Key to open it.
Before going down, go through the east wall to find a hidden chest.  Head
south to the chests and then north to the bridge area.  From here, head west
to the staircase.  In the next area, head south through the hidden wall
passage to reach a chest.  Walk south through the passage again to reach the
other chest.  Now, return north and head east through the wall.  Go east
through the next wall to the island with a chest on it, and, finally, head
east through the wall and north to the next area.  Walk up the stairs and
go through the east wall to reach a chest.  Head north and up the stairs.
Before going on, go through the west wall to reach a chest.  Return to the
stairs and go north.  There is a safe area in the north door.  Also in this
room is a hidden chest, to get it, walk through the east wall above the rocks.
Exit the safe area and use the north east stairs.  Once in Baron Castle, walk
toward the throne room.  You'll meet Baigan, and soon after the meeting he'll
attack you.
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Baigan
HIT POINTS: 4444
EXPERIENCE: 3000
GIL: 4800
WEAKNESS: --
STRATEGY: Cecil and Yang should target the body.  The twins should use Twin
magic, and Tellah should constantly cast Cura and Curaga in order to keep the
party healthy.  Stop casting spells on the boss when it casts Reflect.
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Before moving north to the throne room, take the east stairs.  Underneath the
torch is a switch, press it to reveal a secret path leading to a room full of
treasure.  Take the other stairs in this tower and collect treasure from the
chests and pots.  You may want to return to the safe area in the waterway
before entering the throne room, there will be another boss fight.  Enter the
throne room and talk to the king.  He'll transform into Cagnazzo and attack
you.
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Cagnazzo
HIT POINTS: 5312
EXPERIENCE: 5500
GIL: 4000
WEAKNESS: Thunder
STRATEGY: Have Porom or Tellah cast Berserk on Cecil near the beginning of
the battle to increase his attack power.  Yang should have a Thunder Claw
equipped and should use Power every round.  Palom and Tellah should constantly
use Thundara or Thundaga to disintegrate Cagnazzo's dangerous water shield.
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After the battle, Cid will rejoin you.  On your way out of the castle, the
wall will begin to cave in on the party.  Palom and Porom will turn
themselves to stone to stop the wall, thus leaving the party.  As soon as
you're on the airship, Kain will fly in on another ship and tell you to
obtain the Earth Crystal in exchange for Rosa.  Head north east to a town and
castle surrounded be a huge forest, land on the small patch of bare land next
to the town.
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9. Magnetic Cavern
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[Troia Town]: 1000 Gil, Dry Ether, Ether, Decoy.
[Troia Castle]: Bacchus's Cider, Tent (2), Hi-Potion (2), Ether(2), Ruby Ring,
(Available after obtaining Earth Crystal): Hi-Potion (2), Remedy (2),
Ether (2), Dry Ether (2), Elixir, Echo Herbs (2), Great Bow, Fire Arrow (2),
Thunder Arrow, Ice Arrow (2), Silver Apple.
[Mist]: Bomb Fragment (3), Gold Hairpin, Clothes, Ruby Ring, Rod of Change.
[Mythril]: 5000 Gil, Mythril Staff, Mythril Knife.
[Agart]: Arctic Wind.
[Magnetic Cavern]: Hi-Potion (2), Unicorn Horn, Ether (2), 2000 Gil,
Spider's Silk, Hourglass, Emergency Exit, Fairy Claw, Earth Crystal.
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Enter the town of Troia and explore the north west grassy area for treasure.
The north west building is a chocobo barn full of black chocobos.  In the
pub, you can buy a Membership Pass to a dance show for 10000 Gil.The weapon
and armor shops have very primitive, but will prove useful in the near future.
Enter Troia castle and head to the east chamber and explore it for treasure.
After that, head to the west chamber, you'll meet Edward, weak and bed ridden.
He'll give you the Twin Harp.  Now, enter the northern chamber and talk to all
eight clerics.
Exit the castle, the world is now yours to explore.  There are several towns
that you should visit.  You can return to Mist now, it's only a short way
south east.  When in Mist, enter the house in the north west corner.  Enter
the fire place and continue through the passage to find treasure.  Another
town of interest lies in the middle of the east most area of the world.
It's called Mythril and has very nice equipment, and some treasure to
discover.  Also, there is a town located in the middle of the south most area
of the world.  It's called Agart and has one treasure to discover and a good
selection of equipment to buy.  Finally, if you're feeling adventurous, and
your party's levels are high, you can explore the ruined castle called Eblan
on an island in the north west corner of the world.  Just beware the monsters
hidden in some of the chests.  You will end up going there later anyway, so
don't worry about going there yet if you don't feel up to it.
After exploring the world, return to the bare patch near Troia and land.  Enter
Troia town and buy non-metallic equipment for everyone.  It is wise to do a
some leveling up before moving on.  When you're ready, head north and enter the
patch of forest separate from the rest of the forest.  Catch a black chocobo
and fly to the east island.  Land in the forest near the cavern entrance.
Before entering, double check everyone's equipment to make sure they're not
wearing anything metallic.  Head east across the bridge for treasure.  Head
south from the middle of the bridge and west to the passage.  Head west along
the passage, north and east.  Walk north to the door and grab the chests inside.
Exit the room and head west to the staircase.  Enter the room to discover a
safe area.  Exit this room and walk south to another room, collect treasure
and exit.  Walk west, then north to the next area.  Get the north chest and use
the west exit.  Walk a short way north and leave the path to the east.  The
room contains a safe area.  After using the safe area, walk north around the
path.  Now enter the passage and you'll appear in a crystal room.  Talk to
the Dark Elf and an un-winnable battle will commence.  After you lose the
battle Edward will play his twin harp to release the magnetic field.  You'll
have a chance to re-equip the party with metallic weapons and armor.  Talk to
Dark Elf again to begin the real battle.
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Dark Elf
HIT POINTS: 23890
EXPERIENCE: 7500
GIL: 5000
WEAKNESS: --
STRATEGY: Cecil, Yang, and Cid should attack the boss with all their might.
Tellah should cast high level attack spells.  Someone should be ready to heal
Pig status with Diet Food should the need occur.  After a few rounds,
Dark Elf will transform into a dragon, attack it quickly and it should die
off fast.
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Pick up the Earth Crystal and use an Emergency Exit item or Teleport spell to
warp out of the cavern.  Hop back on the black chocobo, it'll automatically
transport you back to the chocobo forest.  From there, head south, back to
Troia castle.  Speak with the clerics again.  Talk to Edward again.  Now,
go to the west chamber and enter the dungeon.  Talk to the girl and say
"Yes" if you talked to the clerics.  You'll gain entrance to a room brimming
with treasure.  Exit the castle.
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10. Tower of Zot
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Flame Mail, Flame Sword, Gaia Hammer, Hell Claw, Fire Shield,
Sage's Surplice, Magma Rock.
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Stock up on Potions in Troia town if needed.  Board your Airship and you'll
automatically be transported to Tower of Zot.  Walk north to the treasure and
east to the door.  Head south through the passages and, at the bottom, head
west, then north east to the treasure.  Now, return west and walk north to
the door.  In the next area, head south, east, north, and west around the
room to the door.  In this room, walk south and east to the first passage.
Check each door for treasure.  Now walk south, then east to the second
passage and enter the door.  Enter the room just south of the entrance to
find a safe area.  When you're ready, try to enter the west door, you'll be
attacked by three sisters.
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Mindy, Sandy, Cindy
HIT POINTS: Mindy: 2590, Sandy: 2591, Cindy: 4599
EXPERIENCE: 7500
GIL: 9000
WEAKNESS: --
STRATEGY: Kill the fat one first to prevent her from reviving her sisters.
Tellah will need to cast reflect on the party and reflect his spells off of
them.  Cecil, Yang, and Cid should concentrate their physical attacks on
one sister at a time.
Return to the safe area and prepare for another boss fight.  Now you can pass
through the previously-guarded door freely.  Inside the next room you'll
finally meet Golbez.  A battle between him and Tellah will commence.  After
several useless spells, Tellah will cast Meteor and destroy Golbez in a single
hit.  Meteor was too much for Tellah, his old body has finally withered away.
Talk to Kain, he and Rosa will re-join your party.  A boss fight will then
commence.
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Barbariccia
HIT POINTS: 8636
EXPERIENCE: 9000
GIL: 5500
WEAKNESS: Jump
STRATEGY: Kain needs to jump every turn to eliminate the shield around
Barbariccia.  Yang should use the power command, and Cid and Cecil should
constantly attack physically.  When low on HP, Rosa should heal the party.
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After the battle, cast exit and you'll appear in Cecil's room in Baron
Castle.  Kain will give you Magma Rock.
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11. Land of Dwarves
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5000 Gil, Magazine, Dwarf Axe, Power Armlet, Silver Hourglass, Elixir (2),
Ether (2), Bacchus's Cider, Hi-Potion, Black Belt, Gysahl Greens(3),
Cottage (3).
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Take note that Rosa isn't equipped well, you may want to visit previous towns
and re-equip her before moving on.  All of the original soldiers have
returned to Baron and have many new things to talk about.  Exit the castle
and board your airship.  Fly directly south of Baron and stop at Agart, the
town on the island next to a small mountain.  You've probably already
stopped by here, but, if not, you may want to visit the shops and talk to the
villagers.  Go to the well in the center of town.  Drop the Magma Rock into
the hole.  Exit the town and you'll find that a huge hole has been made in the
mountain.
Board the airship and press A to enter the hole.  After being caught in the
middle of a battle, you'll land next to a castle.  Save your game and enter the
castle.  For now you can only enter the west and middle staircases, the others
are guarded by skeptical dwarves.  Go ahead and stay in the inn in and buy
items at the item shop in the north staircase.  When you're healed and stocked,
enter the middle staircase to meet King Giott, Cid will leave the party.  When
you enter the door behind his throne you'll be accosted by several dolls that
will attack you.
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Calcobrena
HIT POINTS: Calco: 1369, Brina: 369, Calcobrena: 5315
EXPERIENCE: 9440
GIL: 7500
WEAKNESS: --
STRATEGY: Kill the Brinas first, then concentrate on the Cals.  The dolls
will combine to make a large Calcobrena, use your best attacks on this
beast.  Watch out for this doll's confuse attacks, they can be deadly if cast
on a powerful character.  It's best to cast Berserk on Cecil and have yang use
Power every round.  Kain should Jump and Rosa should Aim and heal when needed.
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After the battle, Golbez will appear and you'll be thrown into yet another
boss battle.
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Golbez
HIT POINTS: --
EXPERIENCE: 15000
GIL: 11000
WEAKNESS: Fire, Holy
STRATEGY: At first, Golbez will quickly kill everyone.  Rydia will show up
and use Dragon.  Hurry and revive everyone, once they're all back to life,
pummel Golbez hard with summons and strong physical attacks.
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Rydia will rejoin you and, unfortunately, Golbez will achieve the crystal,
even after being defeated.  You'll appear in the throne room where a short
talk with Giott will occur.  You are now free to explore the castle entirely.
Buy new equipment, there're tons of new pieces of weapons and armor to invest
in.  In the weapon and armor shop, walk between the two counters to find a
hidden passage.  Enter the passage and you'll appear in Dwarf pub.  Talk to
the dwarf to see a "Rally" cool dance.  Walk through the eastern wall next to
the cracked floor.  Go down the stairs and you'll discover the Developer's
room.  You can talk to and fight various programmers throughout the game.  On
the lower floor, you'll find an interesting item in the book shelf.  Back at
the main entrance of the castle, explore the west and east towers for
treasure, search every pot and chest.  Go to the inn and use the staircase
next to the counter.  Get the Gysahl Greens out of the pots and make a last
minute Fat Chocobo stop.
Talk to the dwarf next to the cabinet and he'll open up the entrance to the
underground passage.  Collect treasure as you head south through the tunnel.
You may want to do some leveling up outside while you're next to the healing
pot in the tunnel.
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12. Tower of Babel
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Ice Arrow (2), Ether, Green Beret, Ice Lance, Ice Brand, Cat Claw,
Hi-Potion (2), Phoenix Down, Killer Bow, Antarctic Wind, Ice Armor,
Arctic Wind, Dry Ether, Lugae's Key.
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Walk north west below and between mountain ranges and you'll eventually make
it to the huge Tower of Babel.  After the dwarves have finished their
bombardment on the tower, you'll be ready to enter.
Walk west and east to collect treasure.  Go through the northern door when
finished.  Grab the west treasure and enter the two lower rooms to the south.
The chests in these rooms are guarded by monsters, so be on your guard.
After collecting the treasure, enter the door above the two rooms.  Collect
the treasures in this area and then enter the east door.  Get the treasure
from this room and enter the west door.  Walk directly west to the next door,
inside is a safe area.  When you're through healing, exit and head north, east,
and enter the door.  The chest in here is also guarded my monsters.  Exit and
head west to the next door.  On the west side of this area, walk up the
spiraling stairs and get the treasure.  Ignore the central area for now, it's
locked.  In the east area, go down the steps and get the chest.  Go north to
the door.  Head west to the next door.  Go north east to the safe area.  Make
sure you're completely healed before heading on.  Get the treasure and exit
this area through the south door.  Be ready for a boss fight.
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Dr. Lugae and Barnabas
HIT POINTS: --
EXPERIENCE: --
GIL: --
WEAKNESS: --
STRATEGY: Defeat the scientist first, then take out the robot.  This is a
very easy battle, the real one is yet to come.  Just use basic strategies
and keep your HP up.
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Another battle will immediately begin.
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Barnabas
HIT POINTS: 9321
EXPERIENCE: 10100
GIL: 4000
WEAKNESS: --
STRATEGY: Rydia should summon Titan every round.  Rosa should heal, while
Yang, Cecil, and Kain use their best attacks.  Don't worry about curing the
Poison spell, Barnabas will do that for you.
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You'll get the Lugae's Key for winning.  Take this key back to the area with
the locked door.  Unlock the door and fight off the Dark Imps.  Once Yang is
gone, descend the tower and try to exit.  Golbez will try to stop you, but
Cid will save you in the nick of time.  Cid will bring you back to the
Overworld, but he will not return with you.
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13. Cave of Eblan
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[Eblan Castle]: Hi-Potion, Gold Needle, Cottage (2), Maiden's Kiss,
Unicorn Horn, Alarm Clock, Bacchus's Cider, Silence Arrow, 10000 Gil,
Bomb Core, Sleep Blade, Coeurl's Whisker, Ether (2), Emergency Exit,
Hermes' Shoes, Blood Lance, Silver Hourglass, Silver Apple, Dry Ether.
[Cave of Eblan]: Shuriken (2), Vampire Fang, Remedy, Potion (2), Ether, Tent,
Hi-Potion (3), Cottage, Spider's Silk, Phoenix Down (2), Silver Hourglass,
Elixir (2), Bomb Core, Blood Sword, Gold Needle, Dry Ether.
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Fly north to Baron Castle.  Walk to the west wing and talk Cid's assistants,
they're dressed in blue.  Fly your airship to wherever you left your
Hovercraft.  Fly over the hovercraft and press A to attach it to the Airship.
From Baron castle, fly a short way south west and land next to the ruined
castle on the island with the Tower of Babel poking out.
Enter the castle and go north.  Simply walk through the wall to get the first
chest you see.  Keep going north until you reach the throne room.  Walk through
the east and west walls to get more hidden treasure.  Return to the entrance of
the castle and enter the west tower.  As soon as you enter the tower, do down
two steps and follow the hidden wall to the treasure.  Now head up the central
staircase.  Check the pots for treasure.  Walk below the pots on the east
wall to find a secret passage leading to the chests.  Now go to the west
corner and enter the passage beneath the torch for more treasure.  Return to
the entrance of the castle and enter the east tower.  Go to the top of the
west wall and follow the secret path to treasure.  Go up the stairs.  Flip
the switch and walk into the door by walking beneath the staircase.  Get the
chests and check the pots.  To get the chest next to the hole, go through the
north east wall.  Fall into the hole, you'll end up next to the chest on the
bottom floor.  Walk south of the chest and you'll appear in the basement.
Exit the castle from the south.
Hop on your hovercraft and navigate the shallows to the western cave.  As
soon as you enter the cave go east through the wall and get the chest.
Head west to the next chest.  Walk down the waterway and up the steps to the
next chest.  From here, walk west to the southern passage.  You'll appear in
a cave full of friendly Eblan residents who were forced from there home.
Buy new goods, search the pots, and talk the residents to learn more about
their sad story.  Stay at the inn, in the morning exit through the north
staircase.
Get the chests as you walk north.  Talk to the injured man and head south
through the wall.  Get the lower chest and return to the north staircase.
Get the northern chest and go through the east wall to get another.  Go down
the other south staircase just to the east.  Go through the wall east of the
rock to get the two secluded chests.  Go back and get the chest.  Walk south,
past the injured man, to collect more treasure, then continue on.  Enter the
immediate door and use the safe area.  Before leaving this area, go through
the east wall above the rocks to find a secret chest.  Exit the safe area and
walk west to collect treasure.  Now go back east and head north to see Edge,
price of Eblan, fighting with Rubicant.  Once Edge has joined the party, find
the hidden passage on the west wall to get the chest.  You can either continue
north to the Tower of Babel or stick around in this cave to do some quick
leveling up near the safe area, if you aren't feeling confident.
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14. Tower of Babel
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Unicorn Horn, Silver Hourglass, Ogrekiller, Kiss of Lilith, Ahura, 82000 Gil,
Hi-Potion (2).
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As soon as Edge breaks in, circle around the room and collect treasure as you
go.  Circle around the next room, but stop in the center to get the southern
chest.  Before entering the door in the next area, get the east chest.  Enter
the door and in this area walk circle around the to the north east, and go
west to the door.  Walk east and enter the first room to reach a safe area.
Heal, save, exit, and enter the east door.  Enter the west door.  In this
room go to the west most area and get the chest, then continue to the central
door.  You'll be attacked by K. Eblan and Q. Eblan.  Just attack and heal as
is appropriate and the battle will be over soon enough.  After the battle,
Rubicant will appear, he'll heal the party before beginning the battle.
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Rubicant
HIT POINTS: 34000
EXPERIENCE: 18000
GIL: 7000
WEAKNESS: Ice, Flood, Shiva
STRATEGY: It is essential that you use Ice attacks to win this battle, but
it is also necessary to time those attacks, otherwise, they will only help
him win.  If he is in his cloak, don't use any Ice or Flood attacks, they'll
heal him.  Wait till he opens his cloak and thrash him with Rydia's Shiva
and Edge's Flood.  Have Cecil and Kain attack physically, while Rosa heals
the party.
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Enter the room and you'll appear in a Crystal Room.  Walk forward and you'll
soon realize that it was a trap as you plummet to the bottom floors.  Get the
chest and walk south to the door.  Now, go north to the door.  Go east to the
chest and west to the door.  You'll appear in an Airship called the Falcon in
the underworld.
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16. Tomra and Kokkol's Smithy
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[Dwarven Castle]: Luca's Necklace.
[Tomra]: Bomb Fragment, Rage of Zeus, Antarctic Wind, Bestiary, Dry Ether,
2000 Gil.
[Kokkol's Smithy]: Remedy, Hi-Potion, Soma Drop, 1000 Gil.
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Fly the Falcon until you reach the Dwarven Castle.  Go down to the infirmary
and talk to Cid, he's in one of the beds.  He'll upgrade the Falcon so that
it can cross magma.  Go to the throne room and talk to King Giott.  He'll
hand over the Luca's Necklace, the key to the sealed cave.  Fly to the town in
the center of the southern area of the Underworld.  Talk to the dwarves, go
shopping, and be sure to check out the north west building, it's full of
treasure in chests and pots.
Exit Tomra and fly to the south east corner of the Underworld.  Enter and
searchpots and shelves for treasure.  Talk to the dwarves inside.  Be sure to
walk through the wall next to the stairs to find a hidden chest.
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17. Land of Summons
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[Cave of Summons]: Phoenix Down (2), Ether, Hi-Potion (3), Cottage, Bestiary,
Poison Axe, Kikuichimonji, Defender.
[Land of Summons]: Ether (2), Bestiary (2), Rat Tail, 5000 Gil, 6000 Gil,
Phoenix Down, Yoichi's Bow, Yoichi Arrow, Elixir.
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***The following area is a side quest; you are not required to complete it.
However, I strongly recommend that you take on this quest.  You can return to
this area any time during the game, but the boss strategies in this section
will be based on the party as of now.
Fly your airship east to the small island surrounded by magna.  Upon entering
the cave, Rosa should cast Float on the entire party, otherwise, the party
will receive damage as they walk.  Repeat this process every time you enter a
new floor.  Head north east and get the chest.  Go directly west through the
hidden wall to another chest.  Now, go west and follow the cavern to the
staircase.  Go south east to the chest; next, go north west to another
treasure.  Walk east to the stairs.  In the next area, walk south until you