Final Fantasy XII Sidequests
Earth Tyrant
Earth Tyrant becomes available after the party returns from the Tomb of Raithwall. Defeating it opens a direct passage between Dalmasca Westersand and the northern Dalmasca Estersand, but it is not required to advance the story. July’s errand in Nalbina and later story progress provide another route north.
Assemble the Windvane
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | At Rabanastre’s Westgate, find Rimzat near the Aerodrome and agree to help with the sandstorm investigation. |
| 2 | Enter the city and talk to Cotze, who is sitting on the fountain in Southern Plaza. |
| 3 | Go to Lowtown’s North Sprawl. Find Northon crouching near Storehouse No. 5 and talk to him about the missing Key ItemNorthon repairs this key item from the Wind Globe at Westgate. It lets the party cross the sandstorm into Wyrm's Nest and fight Earth Tyrant. piece. |
| 4 | Leave through Westgate. Cross Galtea Downs west into The Midfault, turn south into Shimmering Horizons, then follow the northern wall west to the isolated portion of Windtrace Dunes. |
| 5 | Examine the Dynast Cactoid along the western wall to obtain the Key ItemThe missing Windvane piece buried beside the western Dynast Cactoid in the isolated portion of Windtrace Dunes. Return it to Rimzat's group at Westgate.. The large cactoid in the center of the upper ledge is not the one you want. |
| 6 | Return to Westgate and talk to the group gathered around Rimzat. Northon turns the Key ItemThe missing Windvane piece buried beside the western Dynast Cactoid in the isolated portion of Windtrace Dunes. Return it to Rimzat's group at Westgate. into the Key ItemNorthon repairs this key item from the Wind Globe at Westgate. It lets the party cross the sandstorm into Wyrm's Nest and fight Earth Tyrant.. |
Save in Rabanastre, then return to the Westersand. Travel north through Corridor of Sand and take the eastern exit into Wyrm’s Nest. The Key ItemNorthon repairs this key item from the Wind Globe at Westgate. It lets the party cross the sandstorm into Wyrm's Nest and fight Earth Tyrant. lets you pass through the sandstorm that previously pushed you back.
Boss Fight Prep
Depending on when you go after this guy, this can either be a piece of cake or a real pain. I have beaten him around level 33 shortly after returning to Rabanastre. The AccessoryReverses restorative item effects, allowing Remedies and recovery items to inflict statuses or damage. and ItemCures common negative statuses; Remedy Lore 1, 2, and 3 add progressively harder conditions including Stop, Disease, and Doom. trick inflicted Slow, Silence, and Blind. On another run, a level 36 party with Larsa, a AccessoryAdds a separate chance to parry physical attacks., a shield, and Blind handled him comfortably. You may want to wait if your guys are not that powerful.
Watch out for Screwtail, which can do a fair bit of damage to everyone nearby. His defense seems to get MUCH stronger as he gets weaker, so do not let the slower finish tempt you into dropping your healing setup.
After the Fight
Congratulations! You now have a pathway between the Westersand and Estersand. The sandstorms become less frequent, so remember that EnemyA passive level 45 elemental that appears during Westersand sandstorms; avoid using Magick nearby and flee if it becomes hostile. and Braegh are less convenient afterward. Return to Montblanc in Clan Hall to receive 1,200 gil from the Merchants’ Caravan.