Final Fantasy 12

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Morbid urn​

Bazaar good-morbid urn sell the Horakhty's Flame, deimos clay and phobos glaze which you obtain from hunts it costs 250,000 gill to buy but gives you arcanas from enemys.

 

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More Zodiac Spears​

While you're initially limited to a single Zodiac Spear in Final Fantasy XII,



While you're initially limited to a single Zodiac Spear in Final Fantasy XII,
acquiring at least 10 espers opens up the possibility of obtaining more. This guide will walk you through the steps to unlock and locate these powerful weapons.

Prerequisites:

10+ Espers: Ensure you have acquired a significant number of espers before proceeding.
Necrohol of Nabudis Zodiac Spear: Obtain the initial Zodiac Spear from the Necrohol of Nabudis.

Steps:

Speak with Geomancer Yugelu: Visit Geomancer Yugelu in Jahara, Lull of the Land. After confirming you have 10 or more espers, he will unlock the path to the ultimate esper, Zodiark.
Enter Ore Sepperation: Return to the Ore Sepperation area, where you previously fought Tiamat.
Locate the Hidden Gate: Continue north until you discover a previously locked gate.
Save at Staging Shaft: Before proceeding, save your game at the Staging Shaft as there are no further save crystals ahead.
Navigate the Challenging Area: Be prepared for high-level fiends, including Abysteel, who has around 20,000 HP.
Find the Hidden Chest: Proceed to the second-to-last room and turn right. Follow the path downstairs and then ascend the next path, stopping about halfway. A hidden alcove containing a chest is located here.
Open the Chest with Diamond Armlet: Equip the Diamond Armlet and open the chest. You have a 90% chance of obtaining an Elixir and a 10% chance of acquiring a Zodiac Spear. The chest itself appears 10% of the time, so be patient.

Continue Your Journey:

Once you've obtained the additional Zodiac Spear, continue exploring the twisted paths to ultimately encounter Zodiark, the Keeper of Precepts. With a powerful army of Zodiac Spears equipped with abilities like Hate, Bravery, and Berserk, you'll be well-prepared for the challenges that lie ahead.

 

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Near invincibility​

This trick requires two or more party members. To gain near immortality, set all party member's Gambits to "If HP < 70" and "Cure" ~. Your party members will now constantly cure you and your MP will always regenerate. If you run out of MP, add another Gambit to use potions "If HP < 30".

 

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Paramina Rift Experience Exploit​

In the Paramina Rift there is a great place go get a great deal of EXP quickly and easily. Go to the Spine of the Icewyrm (check your map) and there are two Twintanias and about three Garuda-Egis. The Twintanias alone drop between 600 to 750 EXP a piece.

When finished (or if you get low on health) retreat to the Path of the First Fall and use the save crystal. Save an reload the game so the the beasts respawn. This is a great way to grind out some levels before going into the Stilshrine of Miriam.

 

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Post-Raithwall Gil Farming​

After the The Tomb of Raithwall, you may find yourself in a bit of gil trouble setting up your characters. Get Thief's Cuffs and Dragoon's Monograph. Golden Amulets for the characters not in play is a good investment as well.

Head to Dalmasca Westerland and go to the section called The Western Divide and go into the Ogir-Yensa Sandsea. Stay in the section "Platform East Tanks" because your targets are Alraune's. With the Thiefs Cuffs you're able to steal Succulent Fruits (300g) and Maces (900g). The Monograph in place will make Alraunes drop up to 1-3 Succulent Fruits!

The important thing to remember is you must be able to chain Alraunes to get better drops! The best way to do this is to dive into the next section and grab the 2 Alraunes on the first platform, then go down the stairs and up the left platform for another 2. Last 2-3 in this area is tricky, head north to the M-pathed platform for 2-3 more Alraunes, just make sure not to kill any other creature that may break the chain. By the time you're finishing up these 6 you can go back to "Platform East Tanks" and clear the respawned mobs. Simply head back to the crystal and out the next screen to respawn everything and do it again!

 

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Queklain summon​

It is recommended that you be at level 45 or higher before attempting to obtain this summon. First, successfully complete the Mob Hunt mission for White Mousse to get the Water Gate Key. Go to the Central Control area and use the Water Gate Key to close the gates to the 11th and 4th areas, using the little pedestals on the ground. Then, go into the 4th Accessory District and find a control for the 1st area gate and activate it. Return to the Central Control area and reopen the 11th and 4th gates, then close the 10th and 3rd gates. Next, go to the 3rd Accessory District and again close the switch to the 1st area. Return again and open the 10th gate and close the 4th. You should now be able to go to the south part of the 1st Control Area where you will find the Queklain Boss. Defeat the Boss to get the Queklain summon.

 

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Ragnarok​

To get the Ragnarok with 109 attack power, you must pass the Pharos at Ridorana. After you pass the Pharos, go to the clan hall and talk to Montblance. He will give you a special hunt to kill Ixion. Once accepted, go back to the Pharos at Ridorana. You must be at least level 66. Purchase a Golden Axe for 18,000 Gil and some Echo Herbs and Eye Drops. Equip the Golden Axe to your strongest character. It will take a ranged damage of 1 to 9,999. Make sure you have three Bubble Belts to double your maximum HP. To find him, go to the lift just when you get in and take it up to Penumbra. It will require a few attempts to find and kill him. Once you do, go back to the petitioner and he will give you the Ragnorok.

 

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Recommended Gambits​

1. Ally: Any / Raise
2. Ally: HP < 40% / Curaja
3. Ally: Any / Esunaga
4. Ally: Status = Confuse / Attack
5. Foe: Status = Haste / Dispelga
6. Self / Bubble
7. Self / Decoy
8. Foe: Flying / Telekinesis
9. Foe: Party Leader's Target / Attack
10. Foe: Targeting Ally / Attack
11. Self / Libra
12. Ally: Any / Regen

Try the following Gambits:

1. Ally, Any / Raise
2. Ally, HP<30% / First Aid
3. Foe, Party Leaders Target / Attack
4. Foe, Flying / Telikises
5. Foe, Undead / Curaga
6. Ally, Any / Ensna
7. Ally, Any / Protecta
8. Ally, Any / Shella
9. Ally, Any / Reflecta
10. Foe, Any / Oil
11. Foe, Status: Oil / Firaga
12. Self / Libra

Try the following Gambits:

1. Ally status = KO / Arise
2. Ally HP = 50% / Curaja
3. Self MP = 10% / Charge
4. Foe status = Protect / Dispelga
5. Foe status = Shell / Dipelga
6. Foe Fire-weak / Firaga
7. Foe Lightning-weak / Thundaga
8. Foe Ice-weak / Blizzaga
9. Self / Bubble
10. Self / Haste
11. Self / Float
12. Self / Libra

 

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Respawning Barrels​

Find any item barrels around the Save Crystal, open the barrel to get the item, save your game now, then quit the game and load it back, go to the same place will see the barrel is still there, you can get another random item.

 

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Saving health​

Although the Javelin and other weapons have a great attack, it is recommended you only use weapons that allow the use of a shield in the off-hand. When the shield is not equipped, allies die much faster.

 

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Saving LP​

A smart way to save LP (License Points) in the game while exploring the entirety of the licensing map is to use one character to unlock as many boxes as possible. Since the maps are identical for all characters, you can then figure out how you want to use your remaining characters’ LP without having to blindly explore each board. By exploiting one character’s LP, you can save the rest of your party from needlessly spending theirs on skills, et cetera, that aren’t necessarily needed by them.

 

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Sky Pirate's Den Figurines​

Successfully complete the indicated task to unlock the corresponding figurine:

Ashe: Have the average party level over 50
Ba'Gamnan: Complete the hunt catalog
Balthier: Attack 300 times
Basch: Kill 500 enemies
Belias: Obtain every Esper
Carrot: Defeat Carrot
Chocobo: Walk 50,000 steps
Crystal: Obtain every character's magics
Daran: Successfully complete all maps
Death Gaze: Defeat Death Gaze
Devil Dragon: Defeat Devil Dragon
Fafnir: Defeat Fafnir
Fran: Use magic 200 times
Gabranth: Initiate every fusion technique
Gilgamesh: Defeat Gilgamesh
Gurdy: Spend 1,000,000 Gil
King Behemoth: Defeat King Behemoth
Larsa: Master every character's license board
Migelo: Sell 1000 loot
Mimic: Obtain every rare bazaar goods
Montblanc: Attain monster chain level 50
Penelo: Get 100,000 Gil
Reks: Get 500,000 Clan points
Trickster: Defeat Trickster
Ultima: Defeat Ultima
Vaan: Steal 50 times from enemies
Vayne: Use techniques 100 times
Vossler: Obtain every character's techniques
Yazmat: Defeat Yazmat
Zodiac: Defeat Zodiac

 

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Spirit Salamander​

You can find him in the Northern section, Central Junction section, or Ogir-Yensa Sandsea, during sunny weather.

 

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Stronger characters​

To make your characters much stronger at low levels, complete all Gambit portions of the license chart and get all the physical lores. After completing that, your characters will be very strong. For example, if you are level 37 and completed that portion, you will be able to defeat level 45 to 48 monsters.

 

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Survive in the Beginning​

After you complete you first hunting mission for the Renegade Tomato, don't bother go after that dinosaur you see in the distance. He's not bothering you, and he's stronger than you. He'll kill you quickly. Just go back to the city.

 

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Tortoise XP Farming​

At level 20 you can do the quest Withered tree bridge in Giza Plains. There are six withered trees located around the map, after all six are chopped down you can gain access to the level 37 silicon tortoise.

The way to get tons of experience points per fight is to get to the location via party. Make sure all members have job trait charge magic, reflect and gravity.

When you zone into area where the tortoise are located go solo with one character, cast refect on yourself and start fight off with steal, once you steal start running in a circle around the tortoise in safe distance as not to get hit by the mob or its lights out.

It will start to cast AGA spells on you but with reflect on they will bounce of yourself and hit the tortoise instead. While circling around the tortoise cast gravity over and over. It will do around 3000 damage to the tortoise and eventually will take the mob down for around 3,500 exp per kill. There are four tortoise on the island so the experience will add up quickly.

Remember to do it one member at a time and to have those spells or else this exploit won't work. I got 7 levels per character in no time plus good loot from the steal/drop items, plus its a lot of fun as opposed to the same old experience points game play. The only downfall is the lack of license points as opposed to regular combat. You will receive around 3 per kill. I made up for it by returning to the Lhusu mines and kill there for around 3 hours or so for rediculous license/money items. Well I hope this helps you all and good luck.

 

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Trophy Games​

In the Phon Coast there are three "shady bangaas". Once you've found them go up to the bangaa up top behind the "shady bangaas". He'll tell you to got hunt a trophy game, I forget his name, but the bangaa will tell you. He'll also tell you how to flush it out of hiding. Follow his instructions, and you'll be fighting that rare game in no time.

Dispel the game first before charging in to kill him. Buff up your main attacker with Haste, Berserk, and Bravery and leave him alone. when he gets low on health, use a Curaga spell on him. With this tactic, the rare game will fall easily.

After defeating the game, you'll receive a key item called a "Shelled Trophy". Bring that to the bangaa. CONGRATULATIONS! you've now unlocked all trophy hunt. (it's Under Rare Game in the bestiary).

 

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How to Defeat Ultima, the Powerful Esper​

Conquering Ultima:

Ultima, a formidable esper in Final Fantasy XII, can be found at the summit of Giruvegan. This guide will provide you with the necessary steps to defeat her and harness her powerful abilities.

Prerequisites:

Treaty Blade: This essential item is acquired during a quest and is crucial for accessing Ultima.
Level 85+: Ensure your party members have reached a suitable level for this challenging encounter.
White Masks: Equip all party members with White Masks to protect against Holyja.
Strong Equipment and Magic: Prepare your party with adequate weapons and magic for the battle.

Steps:

Enter Giruvegan: Journey to Giruvegan and ascend to the top of the Great Crystal.
Dispel Glyph Gate: Use the Treaty Blade to dispel the Glyph Gate and unlock the Pisces Gate.
Navigate the Crystal: Teleport through the Way Stones, navigating the challenging terrain carefully. Use the Select button to view the crystal-like map and avoid getting lost.
Reach Ultima's Chamber: Continue upwards until you reach a dark and gloomy chamber with a save crystal and three routes. Ultima is located straight ahead.
Engage Ultima: Step into the center of the glyph, and the battleground will illuminate. Ultima, a powerful foe, will appear.
Strategize Your Attacks: Be prepared for Ultima's tactics of blocking commands one at a time. Utilize Scathe when she disables attack, and watch out as she will disable nearly every command in turn.
Defeat Ultima: Employ effective strategies and powerful attacks to defeat Ultima.

Returning:

After defeating Ultima, avoid retracing your steps. Instead, proceed to the left from the three routes to find a Way Stone that will transport you back to near the entrance.

Summoning Ultima:

To summon Ultima, both you and your summoner must have a critical amount of HP. Her limit break, Eschaton, is a devastating cosmic explosion that can wipe out enemies.

By following these steps and preparing adequately, you can successfully defeat Ultima and harness her formidable power.

 

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Unlock Ashe​

Awarded for having the average party level over 50.

 

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Unlock Ba'Gamnan​

Awarded for completing the hunt catalog.

 

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Unlock Espers Based on Achievements:

Balthier: Attack 300 times.
Basch: Kill 500 foes.
Belias: Obtain every esper.
Carrot: Defeat the monster, Carrot.
Chocobo: Walk 50,000 steps.
Crystal: Obtain every character's magics.
Daran: Complete every map.
Death Gaze: Defeat the monster, Death Gaze.
Devil Dragon: Defeat the monster, Devil Dragon.
Fafnir: Defeat the monster, Fafnir.
Fran: Use magic 200 times.
Gabranth: Initiate every fusion technique.

Gilgamesh: Defeat the monster, Gilgamesh.
Gurdy: Use/spend 1,000,000 gil.
King Behemoth: Defeat the monster, King Behemoth.
Larsa: Master every character's license board.
Migelo: Sell 1000 loot.
Mimic: Obtain every rare bazaar goods.
Montblanc: Attain chain level 50 in monster battles.
Penelo: Acquire 100,000 gil.
Reks: Earn 500,000 clan points.
Trickster: Defeat the monster, Trickster.
Ultima: Defeat the esper, Ultima.
Vaan: Steal 50 times from enemies.
Vayne: Use techniques 100 times.
Vossler: Obtain every character's techniques.
Yazmat: Defeat the monster, Yazmat.
Zodiac: Defeat the esper, Zodiac.

 

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Unlocking Trophy Games:

Find the Shady Bangaas: Locate the three "shady bangaas" in the Phon Coast.
Speak to the Bangaa: Talk to the bangaa at the top behind the "shady bangaas."
Obtain Trophy Game Information: The bangaa will provide you with information about the trophy game you need to hunt.
Flush Out the Trophy Game: Follow the bangaa's instructions to lure the trophy game out of hiding.
Defeat the Trophy Game: Use strategies like dispelling the game's status effects and buffing your main attacker before engaging.
Receive the Shelled Trophy: After defeating the trophy game, you'll receive a key item called a "Shelled Trophy."
Unlock Trophy Hunts: Bring the Shelled Trophy to the bangaa to unlock all trophy hunts.

 

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Unlockable Fishing Spots​

Once the Fishing mini-game began, you can only fish in the Lower Reaches fishing spot. However, you can unlock more fishing spots when get to certain requirements.

Effect - Code

Master Den - Fish up Saboten Crest un the Secret Reaches
Middle Reaches - Get 5 perfect fishing in the Lower Reaches
Secret Reaches - Fish up Saboten Bond in the Upper Reaches with Matamune
Taikou Chest (treasure) - Get 9 perfect fishing in the Master Den
Upper Reaches - Get 5 perfect fishing in the Middle Reaches

 

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Yagyu Darkblade​

While in the Lhusu Mines, far into the game, or at the Gilgamesh Mark Hunt, go to the bridge that is pointing South-West (or South-East). It's a diagonal. Anyway, enter and re-enter in a few times until you see a black Bomb (Bullitt) appear. Kill it, and you'll have a chance of getting the Yagyu Darkblade (called the Yagyuu's Onyx in the Japanese version).

You cannot go here until the get the Area 11 key, which is conveniently located in the Phon Coast and the Hunter's Camp, somewhere around one of inhabitants (look for the sparkiling object on the ground). Note: you must have done the Antlion mob first.

 

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Yiazmat Battle​

1. Armor of choice high defense and magic defense such as cirlet , robe of lords , grand armor , grand helm and etc.

2. Weapon - best choice dark element weapon such as Yagyu Dark blade and other high attack power dark element.

3. Techniques - use Expose to lower Yiazmat defense.

4. Characters with high strength and speed. Vaan, Basch, Balthier, Fran are strength. Vaan, Penelo, Fran, Ashe are speedy.

5. Accessories - power armlet strength +2 anti stop, - genji armlet enable mutiple hits, - cat earhood increase speed and vitalty.

When Yiazmat HP is halved his defense will increase, a 9999 damage will reduce to 6999, HP is 1/4 his level would be double, HP is 1/8 his attack would be double and increase of mutiple hits of 12, cast death strike twice in a row.

 

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Zalera Esper​

First, complete the "Dalmasca's Desert Bloom" hunt. Go back to Dantro after the hunt and he will ask you if you can bring the "Cactus Flower" to his wife in the Estersand South bank village. Go there and find his wife. She will reward you for coming with a buddle of neetles. Exit and reenter and she will ask for some Semclan Shells. There are two sitting on the shore in the area; they are glowing glints. Next, she will ask for Nebralim. Go back to Dantro and he will say they are near crates, but they are really on top of the tall boxes. Get two of them and go back. Next on the list is Valeblossom Dew. They are always near a white tree in the broken sands area. Get three and return. Then later in the game go back. Talk to her to learn that the patient has made a full recovery and is behind her house. He is actually a traveler hunter that will give you the item you need to get Zalera. It is called the "Barheim Key". Use it on the "Weather-beaten door" in the area that is left of the village going south. Make your way to Terminus 7 and just keep going through there. Soon you find there is no way to get to the next bridge. Just look for a mine cart that is on the right-hand side and press X. There will be what seems to be an endless army of the undead on your way. Save at Terminus 7 Adjunct before the fight. Defeat the Boss to get the Zalera Esper.

 

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Zodiac Esper​

Get ten or more Espers and finish the Mindflare Mob Hunt mission (rank B). Next, talk to Feng Shui Master Yuggil in Jaharago. Then, go to Henne Mines to fight the Zodiac Boss. Defeat the Boss to get the Zodiac Esper.

 

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Zodiac Killer​

There are four areas of treasure chests that are connected to the Zodiac Spear, and if any of them are opened, the spear will not appear.

1. In the "low town" directly in front of old Dalan's place.

2. The treasure coffers in the cellars' southeast corner.

3. The treasure coffers in the Confiscatory. This is after you recover your lost equipment in the Nalbina dungeons.

4. There is a huge stash of sixteen treasure chests at the eastern point of Vaddu Strand (Phon Coast Region). If you have opened any of the previous chests, you only receive Gil. But the Zodiac Spear bestows 150 attack and 8 evasion.

 

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Zodiac Spear​

Open all treasure chests in the game except the following:

1. Treasure chest in Lowtown, outside of Old Dylan's place.

2. When sneaking into the palace (before getting the Goddess Tear), there are several chests in the Cellar. Do not open the two chests in the southeast corner.

3. All treasure chests in the Confiscatory (the place where you get your weapons and armor back after being captured).

4. In the Phon Coast, later in the game, there is an island with sixteen chests all near each other. The fourth chest among all sixteen must not be opened, so it is best not to open any of them. They only contain Gil.

Then, go to the Necrohol of Nabudis to find the most powerful weapon in the game, the Zodiac Spear. It has a +150 Attack with +8 Evasion.

 

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Zodiac Spear Insurance​

If you plan on getting your hand on this, most powerful weapon in the game, DO NOT open the barrel that sit directly across from Dalan's door. Apparently it's linked to four other chests in the game that must remain closed until you have the opportunity to acquire it in Nabudis.

 

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Zodiac summon​

Get ten or more Espers and finish the Mindflare Mob Hunt mission (rank B). Next, talk to Feng Shui Master Yuggil in Jaharago. Then, go to Henne Mines to fight the Zodiac Boss. Defeat the Boss to get the Zodiac summon.