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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:
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Version 1.9 - 12/26/2005

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 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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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 now ready 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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////TREASURE///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
[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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////TREASURE///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
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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////TREASURE///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
[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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////TREASURE///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
[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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////TREASURE///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
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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////TREASURE///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
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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////TREASURE///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
[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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////TREASURE///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
[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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////TREASURE///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
[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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////TREASURE///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
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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