Final Fantasy XII Walkthrough
Mt Bur-Omisace and Salikawood
Back to Mt Bur-Omisace
You can teleport anywhere you want at this point, but there aren’t any new bills posted. Montblanc will give you 1,100 gil for defeating Vinuskar, though. I also spent some time Worgen Enemy A Water-weak Mosphoran Wolf-family enemy that may begin under Berserk; its Quality Pelt and Throat Wolf Blood support Bazaar progress.chain-leveling , followed by some vampire bat leveling in the Lhusu Mines. Mostly because I was watching football, and it takes almost no concentration to chain-level .
While I’m at it, I think I’ll explain a bit of my philosophy on teleporting. I generally only teleport when I don’t care about LP . If there is something I want, isn’t that most of the time?, I tend to just walk wherever it is I want to go. In this case, I walked back to Rabanastre to look around, then I walked back when I was done. I built up over 500 LP just doing that, and all my characters leveled up. To put this in perspective, the entire top half of my License Board is filled out right now for all my characters, and I haven’t climbed Mt Bur-Omisace.
Teleport: Use it when you want to reach Judge Bergan quickly or do not need more LP .Walk: Equip Golden Amulets on the entire party, including reserves, and fight back through Paramina Rift. A wider round trip can earn roughly 500 LP .Do not grind from obligation: The route is already much easier if you completed the available hunts. Walk only if the extra Licenses or levels serve a plan.
When you are ready, head to the top of Mt Bur-Omisace. You’ll watch a quick cutscene. Be sure to talk to everyone. Do you still like the Empire? Continue up to the temple, and open the Gate of the Holy Circle. Watch another cutscene, and then you’ll be in another Boss Battle.
Judge Bergan
Gear: Favor physical Defense and equip a shield on the character taking the most hits. Judge Bergan and the three Judges are almost entirely physical threats.Gambits: Put Foe: lowest HP -> Attack above general targeting so the party removes the three Judges before concentrating on Bergan. Keep Ally: any -> Raise and strong HP recovery above attacks.Buffs: Protect, Haste, Regen, and Decoy on a durable shield user make the opening back attack much safer.Status: Slow, Blind, and Sap can work on Bergan. The three Judges can be Immobilized, which can buy room while the party turns around.Steal: Bergan carries a Hi-Potion, Ruby Ring, or rare Ether. Get one result you are willing to keep, then stop stealing while four enemies are still attacking.
Level / HP Level 30 / 17,200 HP. Three Judges join him at levels 28–29 with 3,179 HP each. Steal Hi-Potion Item Restores 400 HP before Potion Lore and item-effect bonuses.Ruby Ring Accessory Keeps the wearer under Reflect.Ether Item Restores 50 MP before Ether Lore and item-effect bonuses.Weak / Absorbs Takes half damage from every element. Slow , Blind , and Sap can work. Reward 19 LP from Bergan and 1 LP from each Judge . Drops None. Strategy Turn around and eliminate the three Judges first, then turn every attacker on Bergan. Keep Protect active, maintain the tank after Battle Cry increases his damage, and do not let repeated Steal attempts destabilize the opening.
You’ll be back attacked by three other Judges. Just kill them off as quick as you can, then take on Judge Bergan. I was able to steal a Hi-Potion and a Ruby Ring from him, so I’d say it’s worth it. Heh heh. Just smack him down. By this point, he should be relatively easy to kill off. If not, you might have needed to level up a little more.
Watch another large set of cutscenes. When the cutscenes end, talk to the Acolyte right in front of you for the Stone of the Condemner Key Item Opens the Stilshrine route to the optional Esper Zeromus.
After Judge Bergan
One of the merchants by the Teleport Crystal now has Remedies Item Cures common negative statuses; Remedy Lore 1, 2, and 3 add progressively harder conditions including Stop, Disease, and Doom.Remedies ! Remedies plus the Nihopalaoa Accessory Reverses restorative item effects, allowing Remedies and recovery items to inflict statuses or damage.
Seven New Hunts
There are six new regular hunts and one new Elite Mark after Judge Bergan. Accept whichever ones you want now so the route can recognize their targets later:
Other things you might want to do include talking with Ktjn near the Muthru Bazaar Shop System Selling Loot increments hidden ingredient counters and unlocks packages; buying a package resets every ingredient counter it used.Earth Tyrant sidequest by talking to Rimzat at Westgate. It’s the Dry in Giza, so go talk to Roaklo and Nanau if you defeated Gil Snapper, and show Elder Brunoa the ring.
Be sure to talk to Old Dalan and Roh’Kenmou, and do not open the chest outside Old Dalan’s house, to begin The Four Pieces of the Medallion . If you cannot begin at this time, you may need to make your way to Nabreus Deadlands and talk to Ma’kleou by the blue Save Crystal .
You are headed for Salikawood, on the other side of the Mosphoran Highwaste. If you’ve been following along with my walkthrough, you’ve already completed Desert Patient and Barheim Key . The restored ferry gives you one route north through the Dalmasca Estersand. If you completed July’s errand in Nalbina, you can instead enter the Mosphoran Highwaste from Nalbina. Either route works; the Barheim Key Key Item Allows the party to re-enter Barheim Passage from the Dalmasca Estersand.
Following my normal procedure, I recommend you equip your Golden Amulets on everyone, even your reserves, and simply walk the whole way. You’ll fight a bunch of now fairly easy battles, and you’ll have the opportunity to build up a veritable plethora of LP . For comparison, by the time I reached Salikawood, I had another 500 LP at my disposal.
Mosphoran Highwaste
Area Enemies: Mosphoran Highwaste - Southern Route
Choose an enemy to open its stats and loot chances. Mark, Rare Game, and Trophy badges flag special targets. Choose it again to collapse.
Worgen Alpha Worgen Python Slaven Wilder Vulture Humbaba Clay Golem Fire Elemental Wary WolfRare Game
Worgen Hostile May begin under Berserk. Defeat a Berserk Worgen first, and collect Throat Wolf Blood only if Back Harness is worth pursuing.
Chain family Wolf
Level 29–31
LP 1
HP 2,011–2,231
EXP 943–1,129
Weakness Water Steal chances Item Normal Thief's Cuffs Fire Magicite Loot Mid-grade Fire-aspected Loot used in the Warped Blade Bazaar package. Collect seven before selling because the package may not unlock after only six.48.0% 80% Hi-Potion Item Restores 400 HP before Potion Lore and item-effect bonuses.9.7% 30% Steel Poleyns Accessory Lets the wearer cross traps without triggering them.3% 6%
Normal Steal checks rare to common and stops at the first success. Thief's Cuffs can take multiple items; chains do not affect Steal.
Drop chances Item No chain Chain Lv 1 Chain Lv 2 Chain Lv 3 Fire Magicite Loot Mid-grade Fire-aspected Loot used in the Warped Blade Bazaar package. Collect seven before selling because the package may not unlock after only six.40% 45% 50% 55% Smelling Salts Item Removes Confuse from one target.25% 30% 35% 40% Quality Pelt Loot Panther Loot from a very rare drop slot; retain it until checking higher-grade armor recipes instead of farming it on the story route.3% 6% 8% 12% Libra Gem Loot Rare Dire Rat Steal on the palace approach; it is ordinary Loot for sale and later Bazaar progress, not the Libra Technick.1% 2% 3% 5%
Each item gets its own independent roll. Chain level, not raw chain count, controls these rates.
Alpha Worgen Hostile The stronger Wolf-family pack leader. Defeat it before ordinary Worgens when a group attacks together.
Chain family Wolf
Level 30–32
LP 1
HP 2,413–2,633
EXP 1,036–1,222
Weakness Water Steal chances Item Normal Thief's Cuffs Fire Magicite Loot Mid-grade Fire-aspected Loot used in the Warped Blade Bazaar package. Collect seven before selling because the package may not unlock after only six.48.0% 80% Hi-Potion Item Restores 400 HP before Potion Lore and item-effect bonuses.9.7% 30% Steel Poleyns Accessory Lets the wearer cross traps without triggering them.3% 6%
Normal Steal checks rare to common and stops at the first success. Thief's Cuffs can take multiple items; chains do not affect Steal.
Drop chances Item No chain Chain Lv 1 Chain Lv 2 Chain Lv 3 Fire Magicite Loot Mid-grade Fire-aspected Loot used in the Warped Blade Bazaar package. Collect seven before selling because the package may not unlock after only six.40% 45% 50% 55% Smelling Salts Item Removes Confuse from one target.25% 30% 35% 40% Quality Pelt Loot Panther Loot from a very rare drop slot; retain it until checking higher-grade armor recipes instead of farming it on the story route.3% 6% 8% 12% Libra Gem Loot Rare Dire Rat Steal on the palace approach; it is ordinary Loot for sale and later Bazaar progress, not the Libra Technick.1% 2% 3% 5%
Each item gets its own independent roll. Chain level, not raw chain count, controls these rates.
Python Hostile An ordinary route enemy with a large HP pool. Use Earth damage and treat the rare Bone Helm Steal as a bonus.
Chain family Serpent
Level 29–32
LP 1
HP 3,016–3,346
EXP 1,749–2,028
Weakness Earth Steal chances Item Normal Thief's Cuffs Wind Magicite Loot A common Dive Talon drop in Dalmasca Westersand; sell it for gil and Bazaar progress without confusing it with a usable Wind spell.48.0% 80% 400 Gil 9.7% 30% Bone Helm Heavy Armor Heavy head armor that can drop very rarely from the dangerous Wild Saurian; treat it as a lucky early upgrade, not a required farm.3% 6%
Normal Steal checks rare to common and stops at the first success. Thief's Cuffs can take multiple items; chains do not affect Steal.
Drop chances Item No chain Chain Lv 1 Chain Lv 2 Chain Lv 3 Tanned Hide Loot Early Slaven or Wild Saurian Loot; sell one with two Dark Stones and two Wolf Pelts to unlock Assorted Leathers.40% 45% 50% 55% Wind Magicite Loot A common Dive Talon drop in Dalmasca Westersand; sell it for gil and Bazaar progress without confusing it with a usable Wind spell.25% 30% 35% 40% Gold Needle Item Removes Stone or Petrify from one target.3% 6% 8% 12% Quality Hide Loot Werewolf Loot from Giza Plains; it is much safer to treat it as a bonus from careful fights than to require an early Werewolf farm.1% 2% 3% 5%
Each item gets its own independent roll. Chain level, not raw chain count, controls these rates.
Slaven Wilder Hostile Use Wind and defeat one target at a time. Firefly is a rare drop that prevents its wearer from earning EXP.
Chain family Slaven
Level 30–31
LP 1
HP 3,518–3,638
EXP 1,548–1,649
Weakness Wind Steal chances Item Normal Thief's Cuffs Tanned Giantskin Loot Loot carried by Slaven Warder and Yeti enemies in Paramina Rift. Sell Loot deliberately when checking Bazaar unlocks because sold quantities are cumulative.48.0% 80% White Fang Item A consumable Fang that deals Lightning damage to enemies in range. Slaven Warders can drop it very rarely in Paramina Rift.9.7% 30% Gemini Gem Loot An uncommon Zaghnal Steal and later Bazaar ingredient; retain three if you plan to unlock Artemis Arrows.3% 6%
Normal Steal checks rare to common and stops at the first success. Thief's Cuffs can take multiple items; chains do not affect Steal.
Drop chances Item No chain Chain Lv 1 Chain Lv 2 Chain Lv 3 Tanned Giantskin Loot Loot carried by Slaven Warder and Yeti enemies in Paramina Rift. Sell Loot deliberately when checking Bazaar unlocks because sold quantities are cumulative.40% 45% 50% 55% Earth Magicite Loot Common Urutan-Yensa Loot with no original-release Bazaar recipe or later quest use, so it is always safe to sell.25% 30% 35% 40% Firefly Accessory Adds 2 Strength but reduces the wearer’s earned EXP to 0.3% 6% 8% 12% Gemini Gem Loot An uncommon Zaghnal Steal and later Bazaar ingredient; retain three if you plan to unlock Artemis Arrows.1% 2% 3% 5%
Each item gets its own independent roll. Chain level, not raw chain count, controls these rates.
Vulture Hostile Flying Important! Flying: use ranged attacks, poles, spears, or Magick. Important! Finish it before low-HP Kamikaze.
Chain family Diver
Level 30–32
LP 2
HP 4,022–4,158
EXP 1,952–2,136
Weakness Earth Steal chances Item Normal Thief's Cuffs Wind Magicite Loot A common Dive Talon drop in Dalmasca Westersand; sell it for gil and Bazaar progress without confusing it with a usable Wind spell.48.0% 80% Red Fang Loot Consumable Loot that deals Fire damage to enemies in range; Thunderbugs and Henne Redmaws can drop it rarely.9.7% 30% Bundle of Feathers Loot Valuable avion Loot carried by Pyrolisks and Phon Coast Bagolys; sell deliberately after checking the Bazaar packages that use it.3% 6%
Normal Steal checks rare to common and stops at the first success. Thief's Cuffs can take multiple items; chains do not affect Steal.
Drop chances Item No chain Chain Lv 1 Chain Lv 2 Chain Lv 3 Giant Feather Loot A rare Dive Talon drop in Dalmasca Westersand; the enemy is dangerous and Flying, so treat the Loot as an optional bonus.40% 45% 50% 55% Wind Magicite Loot A common Dive Talon drop in Dalmasca Westersand; sell it for gil and Bazaar progress without confusing it with a usable Wind spell.25% 30% 35% 40% Black Cowl Mystic Armor Mystic head armor that can drop rarely from Vultures in Mosphoran Highwaste; compare its Magick Resist and matching License with the intended caster’s current gear.3% 6% 8% 12% Bundle of Feathers Loot Valuable avion Loot carried by Pyrolisks and Phon Coast Bagolys; sell deliberately after checking the Bazaar packages that use it.1% 2% 3% 5%
Each item gets its own independent roll. Chain level, not raw chain count, controls these rates.
Humbaba Hostile Dangerous in groups. Maintain Protect, lure one when possible, and use Ice damage on a single target.
Chain family Behemoth
Level 32–33
LP 2
HP 5,403–5,523
EXP 2,289–2,390
Weakness Ice Steal chances Item Normal Thief's Cuffs Storm Magicite Loot Barheim Loot with no immediate combat use; sell it for gil and Bazaar progress unless a later route reserves it.48.0% 80% Teleport Stone Item Consumed to travel between activated Gate Crystals.9.7% 30% Gemini Gem Loot An uncommon Zaghnal Steal and later Bazaar ingredient; retain three if you plan to unlock Artemis Arrows.3% 6%
Normal Steal checks rare to common and stops at the first success. Thief's Cuffs can take multiple items; chains do not affect Steal.
Drop chances Item No chain Chain Lv 1 Chain Lv 2 Chain Lv 3 Storm Magicite Loot Barheim Loot with no immediate combat use; sell it for gil and Bazaar progress unless a later route reserves it.40% 45% 50% 55% Tanned Giantskin Loot Loot carried by Slaven Warder and Yeti enemies in Paramina Rift. Sell Loot deliberately when checking Bazaar unlocks because sold quantities are cumulative.25% 30% 35% 40% Echo Herbs Item Removes Silence from one target.3% 6% 8% 12% Sledgehammer Weapon: Axe / Hammer A random-damage hammer that Humbabas carry as a rare drop in Mosphoran Highwaste; compare the matching License and damage variance before replacing a dependable weapon.1% 2% 3% 5%
Each item gets its own independent roll. Chain level, not raw chain count, controls these rates.
Clay Golem Hostile Its HP makes it a slow fight. Use Wind and do not force the rare Iron Pole or Hi-Potion results unless the route is already safe.
Chain family Golem
Level 31–32
LP 2
HP 6,283–6,393
EXP 1,884–2,037
Weakness Wind Steal chances Item Normal Thief's Cuffs Earth Magicite Loot Common Urutan-Yensa Loot with no original-release Bazaar recipe or later quest use, so it is always safe to sell.48.0% 80% Gold Needle Item Removes Stone or Petrify from one target.9.7% 30% Chronos Tear Item Removes Slow or Stop from one target.3% 6%
Normal Steal checks rare to common and stops at the first success. Thief's Cuffs can take multiple items; chains do not affect Steal.
Drop chances Item No chain Chain Lv 1 Chain Lv 2 Chain Lv 3 Earth Magicite Loot Common Urutan-Yensa Loot with no original-release Bazaar recipe or later quest use, so it is always safe to sell.40% 45% 50% 55% Solid Stone Loot Ragoh Loot and Demon Wall Steal; sell two with two Glass Jewels and five Dark Stones to unlock Crimson Blade.25% 30% 35% 40% Iron Pole Weapon: Pole A pole that can drop rarely from Clay Golems in Mosphoran Highwaste; treat it as an optional weapon upgrade rather than forcing the slow enemy farm.3% 6% 8% 12% Hi-Potion Item Restores 400 HP before Potion Lore and item-effect bonuses.1% 2% 3% 5%
Each item gets its own independent roll. Chain level, not raw chain count, controls these rates.
Fire Elemental Passive Flying Important! Passive until provoked, including by nearby Magick. Avoid casting around it unless the party is prepared for the fight.
Chain family Elemental
Level 25
LP 4
HP 14,830
EXP 5,583
Weakness Water; absorbs Fire Steal chances Item Normal Thief's Cuffs Fire Magicite Loot Mid-grade Fire-aspected Loot used in the Warped Blade Bazaar package. Collect seven before selling because the package may not unlock after only six.48.0% 80% Feystone Loot Rare Loot from Entites and Elementals and an ingredient in the repeatable High Arcana recipe.9.7% 30% Fire Crystal Loot Required for Befuddling Incendiaries (7 sold) in the Bazaar.3% 6%
Normal Steal checks rare to common and stops at the first success. Thief's Cuffs can take multiple items; chains do not affect Steal.
Drop chances Item No chain Chain Lv 1 Chain Lv 2 Chain Lv 3 Fire Magicite Loot Mid-grade Fire-aspected Loot used in the Warped Blade Bazaar package. Collect seven before selling because the package may not unlock after only six.40% 45% 50% 55% Fire Stone Loot Early Loot shared by Gilt Shield and Arrows Alight; hold at least four until both wanted packages are unlocked.25% 30% 35% 40% Feystone Loot Rare Loot from Entites and Elementals and an ingredient in the repeatable High Arcana recipe.3% 6% 8% 12% Fire Crystal Loot Required for Befuddling Incendiaries (7 sold) in the Bazaar.1% 2% 3% 5%
Each item gets its own independent roll. Chain level, not raw chain count, controls these rates.
Wary Wolf Hostile Rare Game Important! Rare Game: has a 7% chance to replace a Worgen in Summit Path. It begins under Protect and may begin under Shell; Blind it promptly.
Chain family Wolf
Level 34–35
LP 8
HP 14,227–14,337
EXP 847
Weakness Earth; absorbs Wind Steal chances Item Normal Thief's Cuffs Prime Pelt Loot A rare Lindbur Wolf drop in Dalmasca Westersand; retain this higher-grade Loot until checking later Bazaar requirements.3% 6%
Normal Steal checks rare to common and stops at the first success. Thief's Cuffs can take multiple items; chains do not affect Steal.
Drop chances Item No chain Chain Lv 1 Chain Lv 2 Chain Lv 3 Wolf Pelt Loot Common Wolf and Hyena Loot shared by Unassuming Surcoat and Assorted Leathers; unlock both wanted packages before buying either.40% 45% 50% 55% Power Armlet Accessory Adds 2 Strength and makes the wearer immune to Stop.3% 6% 8% 12%
Each item gets its own independent roll. Chain level, not raw chain count, controls these rates.
Fire Elemental: It is passive until provoked, including by nearby Magick. It absorbs Fire and is weak to Water, so disable broad offensive Magick if you do not intend to fight it.Wary Wolf: This repeatable Rare Game has a 7% chance to replace a Worgen in Summit Path. It is much tougher than the ordinary wolves, carries a rare Prime Pelt, and can drop a Power Armlet.Travel: Atomos can appear at the top of Northern Skirts after its hunt is accepted. Clear nearby Vultures before concentrating on it.
Complete Flower for the Wife, and if you are like me, complete all the Hunts with the possible exception of the Elite Mark Carrot, then continue north until you reach the Mosphoran Highwaste. Watch the cutscene, and then head north and west. Save your game at Babbling Vale, then continue north to Salikawood.
If you would like a map of the Mosphoran Highwaste, and who wouldn’t?!?, head east when you reach the Highwaste from the Dalmasca Estersand and follow the right-hand paths toward the urn.
Salikawood
Save at Path of Hours, and make your way east one screen, and then north one screen. Be sure to check your map so you do not get lost. Save again at Quietened Trace.
Area Enemies: Salikawood - Main Route
Choose an enemy to open its stats and loot chances. Mark, Rare Game, and Trophy badges flag special targets. Choose it again to collapse.
Wyrdhare Pumpkin Head Sprinter Malboro King Brown Chocobo Green Chocobo SpeeRare Game
Wyrdhare Passive Passive and may heal the party. Defeating one gives Spee a 15% spawn check, but the rare Magoroku is not required.
Chain family Dreamhare
Level 33–35
LP 1
HP 2,739–2,959
EXP 856–1,042
Weakness Fire Steal chances Item Normal Thief's Cuffs Water Magicite Loot Great Tortoise and Silicon Tortoise Loot during Giza’s rains; it is sold for gil and Bazaar progress rather than cast as a Magick.48.0% 80% Echo Herbs Item Removes Silence from one target.9.7% 30% Aries Gem Loot Rare Bagoly Loot with no immediate Sandsea use; selling it preserves its hidden Bazaar count.3% 6%
Normal Steal checks rare to common and stops at the first success. Thief's Cuffs can take multiple items; chains do not affect Steal.
Drop chances Item No chain Chain Lv 1 Chain Lv 2 Chain Lv 3 Fine Wool Loot A very rare Hybrid Gator drop; retain this higher-grade Loot until its later Bazaar use is planned.40% 45% 50% 55% Water Magicite Loot Great Tortoise and Silicon Tortoise Loot during Giza’s rains; it is sold for gil and Bazaar progress rather than cast as a Magick.25% 30% 35% 40% Magoroku Weapon: Katana A katana that can drop rarely from Wyrdhares in Salikawood; check the matching License and do not kill passive Wyrdhares solely for the weapon if Spee is the actual goal.3% 6% 8% 12% Aries Gem Loot Rare Bagoly Loot with no immediate Sandsea use; selling it preserves its hidden Bazaar count.1% 2% 3% 5%
Each item gets its own independent roll. Chain level, not raw chain count, controls these rates.
Pumpkin Head Hostile Important! Its physical attack can Confuse, and it can also Silence or Sleep the party. Put recovery above attacks.
Chain family Mandragora
Level 32–33
LP 1
HP 2,739–2,859
EXP 1,070–1,174
Weakness Ice Steal chances Item Normal Thief's Cuffs Storm Magicite Loot Barheim Loot with no immediate combat use; sell it for gil and Bazaar progress unless a later route reserves it.48.0% 80% Screamroot Loot Mandragora-family Loot used in Potion Crate and Samurai’s Katana. Shared Bazaar counters can consume it across recipes, so sell only the quantity required for the package you want.9.7% 30% Black Garb Mystic Armor Mystic body armor carried rarely by Pumpkin Heads in Salikawood; compare its Magick-oriented stats and matching License before farming the Steal.3% 6%
Normal Steal checks rare to common and stops at the first success. Thief's Cuffs can take multiple items; chains do not affect Steal.
Drop chances Item No chain Chain Lv 1 Chain Lv 2 Chain Lv 3 Succulent Fruit Loot Alraune Loot; sell four to unlock Tinctures & Tonics, which contains five Potions, three Handkerchiefs, and three Gold Needles.40% 45% 50% 55% Storm Magicite Loot Barheim Loot with no immediate combat use; sell it for gil and Bazaar progress unless a later route reserves it.25% 30% 35% 40% Handkerchief Item Removes Oil from one target.3% 6% 8% 12% Balance Mote Item Casts Balance without spending MP, damaging foes in range based on the user’s missing HP.1% 2% 3% 5%
Each item gets its own independent roll. Chain level, not raw chain count, controls these rates.
Sprinter Passive Flying Passive and Flying: use ranged attacks, poles, spears, or Magick if Bundle of Feathers is worth collecting.
Chain family Cockatrice
Level 33–34
LP 1
HP 4,070–4,138
EXP 1,569–1,661
Weakness Water Steal chances Item Normal Thief's Cuffs Bundle of Feathers Loot Valuable avion Loot carried by Pyrolisks and Phon Coast Bagolys; sell deliberately after checking the Bazaar packages that use it.48.0% 80% White Fang Item A consumable Fang that deals Lightning damage to enemies in range. Slaven Warders can drop it very rarely in Paramina Rift.9.7% 30% Taurus Gem Loot Rare Loot from Seekers and other enemies; save it if a later Bazaar recipe plan calls for it.3% 6%
Normal Steal checks rare to common and stops at the first success. Thief's Cuffs can take multiple items; chains do not affect Steal.
Drop chances Item No chain Chain Lv 1 Chain Lv 2 Chain Lv 3 Bundle of Feathers Loot Valuable avion Loot carried by Pyrolisks and Phon Coast Bagolys; sell deliberately after checking the Bazaar packages that use it.40% 45% 50% 55% Fire Magicite Loot Mid-grade Fire-aspected Loot used in the Warped Blade Bazaar package. Collect seven before selling because the package may not unlock after only six.25% 30% 35% 40% Blue Fang Item A consumable Fang that deals Ice damage to enemies in range. The Paramina Area Enemies panel identifies the rare Lizard drop and rare Baritine Croc Steal that can supply it.3% 6% 8% 12% Astrakhan Hat Mystic Armor Mystic head armor with 37 Magick Resist that can drop very rarely from Sprinters in Salikawood; compare its Mystic Armor 7 License with the intended caster’s current gear before farming it.1% 2% 3% 5%
Each item gets its own independent roll. Chain level, not raw chain count, controls these rates.
Malboro King Hostile Recover Slow promptly. Four Malboro Fruits unlock Survival Set, but do not force the farm if the party is spending its cures to survive it.
Chain family Malboro
Level 34–35
LP 1
HP 4,501–4,621
EXP 2,461–2,565
Weakness Holy Steal chances Item Normal Thief's Cuffs Dark Magicite Loot Undead Loot that can appear when Barheim’s Charge is low; sell it for gil and Bazaar progress unless a later route reserves it.48.0% 80% Malboro Fruit Loot Malboro-family Loot used in the Survival Set Bazaar package; collect only what the planned recipe needs.9.7% 30% Virgo Gem Loot Rare Loot used in later Bazaar recipes; retain it until the required quantities are planned.3% 6%
Normal Steal checks rare to common and stops at the first success. Thief's Cuffs can take multiple items; chains do not affect Steal.
Drop chances Item No chain Chain Lv 1 Chain Lv 2 Chain Lv 3 Malboro Fruit Loot Malboro-family Loot used in the Survival Set Bazaar package; collect only what the planned recipe needs.40% 45% 50% 55% Dark Magicite Loot Undead Loot that can appear when Barheim’s Charge is low; sell it for gil and Bazaar progress unless a later route reserves it.25% 30% 35% 40% Thorned Mace Weapon: Mace A mace that can drop rarely from Malboro Kings in Salikawood; compare its Magick-based damage role and matching License before replacing the current weapon.3% 6% 8% 12% Virgo Gem Loot Rare Loot used in later Bazaar recipes; retain it until the required quantities are planned.1% 2% 3% 5%
Each item gets its own independent roll. Chain level, not raw chain count, controls these rates.
Brown Chocobo Hostile May begin asleep. Its Chocobo Feathers can unlock Eye Openers, but do not wake extra Chocobos solely to force the package.
Chain family Chocobo
Level 32–35
LP 1
HP 3,718–3,922
EXP 1,733–2,009
Weakness Lightning, Water, Holy Steal chances Item Normal Thief's Cuffs Chocobo Feather Loot Ozmone Plain chocobo Loot; sell four to unlock Eye Openers, which contains five Phoenix Downs and five Alarm Clocks.48.0% 80% Chocobo Feather Loot Ozmone Plain chocobo Loot; sell four to unlock Eye Openers, which contains five Phoenix Downs and five Alarm Clocks.9.7% 30% Fuzzy Miter Accessory Makes the wearer immune to Petrify.3% 6%
Normal Steal checks rare to common and stops at the first success. Thief's Cuffs can take multiple items; chains do not affect Steal.
Drop chances Item No chain Chain Lv 1 Chain Lv 2 Chain Lv 3 Chocobo Feather Loot Ozmone Plain chocobo Loot; sell four to unlock Eye Openers, which contains five Phoenix Downs and five Alarm Clocks.40% 45% 50% 55% Earth Magicite Loot Common Urutan-Yensa Loot with no original-release Bazaar recipe or later quest use, so it is always safe to sell.25% 30% 35% 40% Gysahl Greens Item Used to rent or interact with chocobos on routes that permit chocobo travel.3% 6% 8% 12% Antidote Item Removes Poison from one target.1% 2% 3% 5%
Each item gets its own independent roll. Chain level, not raw chain count, controls these rates.
Green Chocobo Hostile May begin asleep. Leave it undisturbed if waking it would add an unnecessary enemy to the current fight.
Chain family Chocobo
Level 32–35
LP 1
HP 3,718–3,922
EXP 1,733–2,009
Weakness Lightning, Water, Holy Steal chances Item Normal Thief's Cuffs Wind Magicite Loot A common Dive Talon drop in Dalmasca Westersand; sell it for gil and Bazaar progress without confusing it with a usable Wind spell.48.0% 80% Smelling Salts Item Removes Confuse from one target.9.7% 30% Taurus Gem Loot Rare Loot from Seekers and other enemies; save it if a later Bazaar recipe plan calls for it.3% 6%
Normal Steal checks rare to common and stops at the first success. Thief's Cuffs can take multiple items; chains do not affect Steal.
Drop chances Item No chain Chain Lv 1 Chain Lv 2 Chain Lv 3 Chocobo Feather Loot Ozmone Plain chocobo Loot; sell four to unlock Eye Openers, which contains five Phoenix Downs and five Alarm Clocks.40% 45% 50% 55% Wind Magicite Loot A common Dive Talon drop in Dalmasca Westersand; sell it for gil and Bazaar progress without confusing it with a usable Wind spell.25% 30% 35% 40% Gysahl Greens Item Used to rent or interact with chocobos on routes that permit chocobo travel.3% 6% 8% 12% Chocobo Feather Loot Ozmone Plain chocobo Loot; sell four to unlock Eye Openers, which contains five Phoenix Downs and five Alarm Clocks.1% 2% 3% 5%
Each item gets its own independent roll. Chain level, not raw chain count, controls these rates.
Spee Passive Rare Game Important! Rare Game: each defeated Wyrdhare gives it a 15% spawn check in Sun-dappled Path. It begins under Shell and may begin under Faith.
Chain family Dreamhare
Level 36–37
LP 9
HP 14,725–14,835
EXP 1,284–1,377
Weakness Water; absorbs Fire Steal chances Item Normal Thief's Cuffs Stardust Loot Rare Spee Steal and Wyrdhare drop; sell two to unlock the Pheasant Netsuke, which improves the effects of restorative items.3% 6%
Normal Steal checks rare to common and stops at the first success. Thief's Cuffs can take multiple items; chains do not affect Steal.
Drop chances Item No chain Chain Lv 1 Chain Lv 2 Chain Lv 3 Blood Wool Loot The common Steal from the one-time Fury battle and a Rare Game Steal from Bull Croc. Retain it for later Bazaar planning.40% 45% 50% 55% Drab Wool Loot Giza Rabbit Loot; sell two to unlock Antidote Set, which contains three Antidotes for 100 gil.3% 6% 8% 12%
Each item gets its own independent roll. Chain level, not raw chain count, controls these rates.
Each Wyrdhare defeated in Sun-dappled Path gives the repeatable Rare Game Spee a 15% chance to appear at one of the area’s dead ends. Spee is passive until provoked and carries Stardust. Sell two Stardusts to unlock the Pheasant Netsuke Bazaar recipe, but do not turn this into a mandatory farm if you do not need that accessory yet.
Optional: King Bomb and the Northern Route
If you head north and east, you’ll find the orange Teleport Crystal. If your guys are good enough, save here and head north.
Area Enemies: Grand Bower - King Bomb
Choose an enemy to open its stats and loot chances. Mark, Rare Game, and Trophy badges flag special targets. Choose it again to collapse.
Bomb King Bomb
Bomb Hostile Important! King Bomb begins with three of these and can summon more. Clear Oil before Fire damage and defeat the reinforcements before they Self-Destruct.
Chain family Bomb
Level 32–33
LP 1
HP 3,233
EXP 412
Weakness Water; absorbs Fire Steal chances Item Normal Thief's Cuffs Fire Stone Loot Early Loot shared by Gilt Shield and Arrows Alight; hold at least four until both wanted packages are unlocked.48.0% 80% Bomb Ashes Loot Bomb Loot with no immediate route use; sell it for gil and Bazaar progress unless a later recipe plan calls for it.9.7% 30% Gold Needle Item Removes Stone or Petrify from one target.3% 6%
Normal Steal checks rare to common and stops at the first success. Thief's Cuffs can take multiple items; chains do not affect Steal.
King Bomb Hostile Important! Optional Boss: summons Bombs and can restore itself with Renew. Disease blocks the recovery; Silence blocks Cry for Help but not Renew.
Chain family Bomb
Level 34
LP 22
HP 37,596
EXP 0
Weakness Water; absorbs Fire Steal chances Item Normal Thief's Cuffs Bomb Shell Loot Required for Befuddling Incendiaries (4 sold) and Shell-worked Collar (2 sold) in the Bazaar.48.0% 80% Bomb Fragment Loot Rare Megabomb Steal with no immediate Sandsea use; sell it for gil and Bazaar progress after surviving the encounter.9.7% 30% Fire Crystal Loot Required for Befuddling Incendiaries (7 sold) in the Bazaar.3% 6%
Normal Steal checks rare to common and stops at the first success. Thief's Cuffs can take multiple items; chains do not affect Steal.
Gear: Gillie Boots prevent Oil. Flame Shields or Adamant equipment reduce Fire damage. Equip ranged or Water-capable weapons if the available physical setup is weak.Gambits: Put Ally: any -> Handkerchief above healing if Oil is not blocked. Use Foe: lowest HP -> Attack to clear Bombs before they Self-Destruct.Status: Nihopalaoa plus a Remedy can inflict Disease, Silence, and Immobilize. Disease is the important one because it blocks King Bomb from restoring all of its HP with Renew.Buffs: Protect, Shell, Bubble, Haste, and Bravery are all useful. Dispel King Bomb’s Haste after Cry for Help.Damage: Use Water or Aqua Shot. Do not use Fire, and do not summon Belias here because Hellfire heals the boss.
Level / HP Level 34 / 37,596 HP, with three Bombs Enemy A passive Barheim enemy that becomes hostile when Magick is cast nearby; defeat it quickly if provoked because repeated growth can end in Self-Destruct. Steal Bomb Shell Loot Required for Befuddling Incendiaries (4 sold) and Shell-worked Collar (2 sold) in the Bazaar.Bomb Fragment Loot Rare Megabomb Steal with no immediate Sandsea use; sell it for gil and Bazaar progress after surviving the encounter.Fire Crystal Loot Required for Befuddling Incendiaries (7 sold) in the Bazaar.Weak / Absorbs Weak to Water and absorbs Fire. Disease , Silence , Immobilize , Slow , and Sap can work. Reward 22 LP . Montblanc later awards 1,300 gil and a Mallet. Drops None. Strategy Inflict Disease before Renew becomes a problem, remove the reinforcements one at a time, and use Water damage on King Bomb Optional Boss An optional Salikawood boss guarding the route toward the Necrohol; control the Bomb reinforcements, interrupt its recovery when possible, and retreat if this early detour overwhelms the party.
Use the Nihopalaoa /Remedy on King Bomb , and then take off the other Bombs one at a time. If you’ve done the other hunt quests, this should be a fairly easy fight for you. I buffed up my guys with Protect, Shell, Bubble, Haste, and Bravery , but it wasn’t really necessary.
Anyway, beat him up and you’ll be able to continue north from here. This gets you access to the Necrohol of Nabudis and Nabreus Deadlands. This gives you access to the two hunts Braegh and Roblon , and you can get all the way to a Paragon of Justice Clan Rank Paragon of Justice requires 24 completed Marks and 250,000 Clan Points; Montblanc gives 1 High Arcana, 3 Teleport Stones.King Bomb .
Area Enemies: Salikawood - Beyond King Bomb
Choose an enemy to open its stats and loot chances. Mark, Rare Game, and Trophy badges flag special targets. Choose it again to collapse.
Antares
Antares Hostile Found beyond King Bomb. Its high HP and counter rate make Wind attacks against one target safer than fighting several together.
Chain family Mantis
Level 33–34
LP 1
HP 6,458–6,568
EXP 2,228–2,317
Weakness Wind Steal chances Item Normal Thief's Cuffs Earth Magicite Loot Common Urutan-Yensa Loot with no original-release Bazaar recipe or later quest use, so it is always safe to sell.48.0% 80% Remedy Item Cures common negative statuses; Remedy Lore 1, 2, and 3 add progressively harder conditions including Stop, Disease, and Doom.9.7% 30% Metal Jerkin Light Armor Light body armor carried rarely by Antares beyond King Bomb; the early northern detour is dangerous, so treat the Steal as a bonus rather than a required upgrade.3% 6%
Normal Steal checks rare to common and stops at the first success. Thief's Cuffs can take multiple items; chains do not affect Steal.
Drop chances Item No chain Chain Lv 1 Chain Lv 2 Chain Lv 3 Molting Loot Sleipnir Loot used with Fire Stone for Gilt Shield; hold three until the package unlocks, then sell any excess for gil.40% 45% 50% 55% Earth Magicite Loot Common Urutan-Yensa Loot with no original-release Bazaar recipe or later quest use, so it is always safe to sell.25% 30% 35% 40% Insect Husk Loot Antares Loot used in Platinum Gear; sell two with six Storm Magicite and five Tanned Giantskins to unlock the Platinum Helm, Platinum Armor, and Platinum Shield package.3% 6% 8% 12% Vanishga Mote Item An item that casts Vanishga on allies in range; Negalmuur can drop it rarely while its summoned Ghasts are being farmed.1% 2% 3% 5%
Each item gets its own independent roll. Chain level, not raw chain count, controls these rates.
If you venture into Nabreus Deadlands, the urn that fills out your map can be found in the northwest corner of Vale of Lingering Sorrow. At the far southeast of Echoes of the Past you can find an Elixir Item Fully restores one ally’s HP and MP.King Bomb are a substantial difficulty jump, so this is an optional visit rather than the route forward.
You can also pick up Adrammelech at this time without too much trouble. Once you have Adrammelech and have visited Nabudis and talked to the old man, head to Rabanastre and talk to Old Dalan again. Then talk to Roh’Kenmou to continue The Four Pieces of the Medallion . The other guy is in Archades, but you can do this first piece now.
Find the Nine Moogles
Make your way along the path leading to the far southeast. You’ll come to a large gate with a Moogle Boss. This starts the nine little moogles minigame. Head back into Salikawood and look for them. A handy counter in the upper-right corner of your screen will help you keep track of how many moogles you’ve found. Any bungalows you’ve wandered past can be found on the map. Just hit Select and they’ll show up.
The gate is now open, and you can talk to the moogles here. They’ll tell you they have to fix the windmills at the Cerobi Steppe. Talk to the Moogle Boss for a pair of Quasimodo Boots Accessory Makes the wearer immune to Sap.
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