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Final Fantasy 3-Page 2-Final Fantasy 3Table of ContentsWar of the Magi 4Controls 6Name Input 8Vehicles 9Getting Started 10Saving Progress 11Subscreen 12Order in the Ranks 14Front/Back 15Item Screen 16-Page 3-Special Skills 18Equipping Fighters 20Relics 22Status Screen 24Config Screen 26Fighting Screen 30Changes in Status 34Village Locations 36Items 38Relics 40Espers 44Magic Spells 48Building Parties 52Special Events 53Character Guide 54 Terra 54 Gau 64 Locke 55 Shadow 66 Mog 56 Celes 67 Edgar 58 Setzer 68 Sabin 60 Strago 70 Cyan 62 Relm 72Adventurer's Advice 73The Story Begins 74Accessories 82-Page 4-War of the MagiBeasts of doom, known as Espers, were created and unleased to do the bidding of their masters.-Page 5-Beings of pure magic once ruled the world with power and command. But power rarely leads to contentment... A dispute amongst these beings turned into an all-out war. Beasts of doom, known as Espers, were unleased to do the bidding of their masters. This "War of the Magi" reduced the world to smoldering rubble. When it ended, the Espers were gone, as were most of the citizens of the world.Many centuries have passed since the war. Civilizations have been rebuilt with iron, machines and technology. For years the Espers have existed only in ancient legends. Now, an Esper has been discovered and the forces of magic are beginning to return. The risk of another, more devastating war is growing. The future-Page 6-ControlsThere are two main types of action that you'll experience in playing Final Fantasy III: fighting and traveling. The methods of control are different for each activity. Here's a basic rundown:Super NES ControllerControl PadUse the Control Pad to move you party across the field, to move the cursor on menu screens and to steer Chocobos and Airships.Start ButtonThe main function of the Start Button is to pause the action in battle scenes. Press the Start Button for a breather while you're fighting. You can also use it to turn the field map on and off while traveling and to complete the name entering process.Select ButtonPress the Select Button in menu screens with long lists to scroll the length of an entire screen.-Page 7-L/R ButtonIn fighting scenes, you can press the L button or the R button to make a spell affect all of you enemies. You can also attempt to run from a fight by pressing and holding both buttons.X ButtonUse the X button to go to the subscreen while you're in the field or in towns. The X button also allows you to go to the action inside the flying Airship and to skip party members in battles.Y ButtonIn multi-party battles, you can switch from one party to the next by pressing the Y Button. You can also use it to show the Magic Points needed for spells in the spell list.A ButtonThe A Button is the main action button. With it, you can talk to villagers, open treasure chests and push switches. You can also use the A Button to confirm choices in all menus and the subscreen. Move the cursor to the appropritate space with the Control Pad, then press the A Button to make the selection. In vehicle driving scenes, the A Button allows you to make the Chocobo or Airship move forward.B ButtonIn most cases, the B Button cancels the last choice you made. It also lets you climb off Chocobos and the Airship.-Page 8-Special Controls Name InputWhen a new character is introduced into the game, you can keep the pre-set name by pressing the Start Button, or change the name to something else.A ButtonUse the A Button to confirm each letter and move on to the next space.B ButtonYou can erase a letter in the name and move back one space with a tap of the B Button.Control PadMove the cursor through the alphabet with the Control Pad.Start ButtonPress the Start Button when you have arrived at a name to your liking.You can stay with the name that appears automatically or change the name. The name must be made of six or fewer letters.-Page 9-Special Controls VehiclesWhen you're riding Chocobos or Airships, enemies in the field cannot attack. Both types of vehicles are controlled in similar ways.ChocobosThe Chocobo is an ostrich-like bird that travels on the ground. When you dismount, it will run back to its stable.Press Up to move forward. Press A to move forward.Press Left and Right to turn. Press B to dismount.AirshipsWhen you secure the Airship, you'll be able to explore the world quickly and freely.Press Up or Down to adjust height. Press X to switch your view to the inside.Press Left and Right to turn. Press Y to turn the Airship whenPress A to move forward. it's not moving.Press B to leave the Airship. Use L/R to make high-speed turns.-Page 10-Getting StartedThe game pak's built-in battery holds as many as three saved game files. If there are saved files, you'll have the choice to continue a quest or start a new game.Beginning AnewIf there are no saved files, the game will begin with the introduction story, without showing the saved file screen. Shortly after you begin, you'll arrive at a place where you can save the game to a new file.Continuing a QuestIf the battery is keeping one or more saved files, you will have the option at the beginning of the game to choose a file and continue a quest. Move the cursor to the desired file and press the A Button.New GameYou can start a new game even if the battery is keeping saved files. Move the cursor to the New Game option on the saved file screen and press the A Button. The game will start from the beginning.-Page 11-Saving ProgressWhen you save the progess of your adventure, you can replace an old file or choose an empty file. The Save option is on the subscreen. If the option is highlighted, you can save the game by moving the cursor to the word "Save" and pressing the A Button.Safe to SaveYou can save your progress at any time in the field or at specific "Save Points." If the Save option is available, the word "Save" will be highlighted on the subscreen.-Page 12-SubscreenThe subscreen gives you access to important information about your party and allows you to make decisions relating to the party and the game in general. Press the X Button to enter the subscreen. Your Party CommandsIn this section of the subscreen, Items See Page 16you can examine the members of your Skills See Page 18party and take a look at their Equip See Page 20current status. Relics See Page 22 Status See Page 24Play Time Config See Page 26This entry keeps tabs on time Save See Page 11invested in playing up to your current position. Steps / Gold Here you can see how many steps your party has taken and examine your wealth.-Page 13-NameThe name of the character is shown here. If you've changed the name, the new name will be displayed.Character Close-Up LevelThis depiction of the character's As your character gains experience,face is a good representation of his or her experience levelwhat the character looks like. increases as shown here. Hit Points This entry shows the Hit Points that remain for the character and the Hit Point maximum. Magic Points Current Magic Points and current Magic Point maximums are shown here.-Page 14-Order in the RanksThe members of your party can be positioned in any order you wish. Only the character in the lead will be shown as the party marches through the field.Press Left on the Control Pad. The pictures of the party members will shift to the right and the cursor will appear on the left.Move the cursor so that it points to one of the characters you would like to move, then press the A Button.Move the cursor so that it points to the other character involved in the switch, then press the A Button again.-Page 15-Front / BackThe members of you adventuring party can storm up to the front of every battle or they can stay back and take a more defensive poisition. This posturing dictates the amount of damage they will take an inflict.Move the cursor so that it points The fighter in question will changeto one of your fighters, press the from the front to the back or fromA Button twice. the the back to the front.Front BackA position on the front lines of By stepping to the back, fightersthe battle means a fighter will can be more defensive, taking andinflict as much damage as possible inflicting about half as muchon the enemies. damage.-Page 16-Item ScreenSpecial items can be used to recover Hit and Magic Points, and to cure your characters from various states. Items, unequipped Weapons and Relics are shown on the Item screen.All of the Items in your party's This line explains the use of thepossession are shown in this list. Currently selected item.Use the Control Pad or the L and RButtons to scroll through the list.Item CommandsThe Item commands allow you to use Items, change the order of the list and display those Items in the list which are very rare.Press the B Button to make the Choose a command and press the Acursor go from the Item list to the Button to enact that command.Item commands.-Page 17-Using ItemsAll of the Items which are highlighted at any one time can be used. Choose an Item, then select the character who will use that Item.Move the cursor to that it points Select the character who will useto the desired Item, then press A. the Item, then press A again.Weapons, Armor and RelicsUnequipped Weapons, Armor and Relics appear on the Item list. You can examine their properties from the list.Move the cursor so that it points Push A twice, then Left to list theto a Weapon, type of Armor or a properties of the Item.Relic.ArrangeThe Arrange option organizes theItems in your list into groups ofItems of similar types.-Page 18-SkillsSpecial skills of your party members are accessible from the subscreen. Individual skills are also included as battle options.Once you've switched to the Skills You'll have the option to look atoption, select a character and highlighted Magic powers, Espers andpress the A Button. any other Skills.EspersMysterious beings known as Espers give Magic powers to fighters in your party when they are equipped by the fighters.Equip a character with an Esper and When enough Magic Points have beenaccumulate Magic Points. earned, the fighter equipped with the Esper learns the Esper's spells.-Page 19-MagicSome characters automatically learn the use of Magic Spells. Others must be equipped with Espers in order to learn Spells.Choose a Spell from the list and Your target will vary depending onpress the A Button. the nature of the Spell.SwdTech See Page 62This special ability is unique to the character Cyan. He will learn up to eight powerful sword techniques over the course of the adventure.Blitz See Page 60The Blitz technique is used by Sabin. After you choose a Blitz, you must press a series of buttons in order to enact one of up to eight techniques.Lore See Page 70The character Strago is capable of learning up to 24 different Spells from enemy characters. In order to learn a Spell he must survive its power once.Rage See Page 64Gau is a resident of the Veldt who can learn the fighting techniques of other Veldt characters.Dance See Page 56The character Mog can quickly learn powerful, magical dances in each of the eight areas of the World.-Page 20-Equipping FightersA fighter can hold equipment in each hand and wear Armor on his or her head and body. Equipping fighters increases their offensive and defensive power.EquipThe Equip command puts equipment on the selected fighter. Different pieces of equipment affect the fighter's powers in different ways.Select the hand, head, or body to Yellow numbers indicate addedbe equipped and press A. strength. Gray numbers indicate less strength.-Page 21-OptimumThe useful Optimum command equips the fighter in question with the available Items that can add to that fighter's powers in the best possible way.Choose the Optimum command and The fighter will wear all of thepress the A Button. best available equipment.RmoveThe using the Rmove command, you can take away a particular piece of equipment from the selected fighter.EmptyUse th Empty command on a fighter to remove all of that fighter's current equipment. Then re-equip the fighter anew.Survey the TroopsWith a quick command, you can call up a list of all the equipment your fighters are currently using.Press Left when the cursor is Press the A Button. A list of the flashing on the word "Equip." This fighters and their currentlywill make the cursor point to all equipped items will appear.fighters.-Page 22-RelicsRelics are items that, when equipped, give fighters special abilities. Each fighter can be equipped with up to two Relics at once.Select a Relic and press A. The The Relic will work its magic andGenji Glove in this example allows impart a special ability on thea fighter to carry a Weapon in each fighter.hand.Powers ChangeSome Relics are best suited for particular characters, changing that character's special powers. The Thief's Glove, for example, makes Locke's stealing capability more powerful.-Page 23-Strength in RelicsAs is the case with Weapons and Armor, some Relics change a fighter's offensive and defensive strengths. You can see these potential changes before the Relics are offically equipped.Some Relics add to a fighter's The yellow numbers indicate an offensive and defensive strengths. increase in power.Relics to RelishWhile all Relics have their good points, there are a trio of Relics which are particularly useful. They are:Sprint ShoesWhen any character in your party is equipped with this fast footwear, you'll move with twice as much speed in all areas except the overworld.Wall RingThe incredible Wall Ring Relic makes enemy Spells bounce off of the equipped fighter and shoot back at the enemy.Black BeltThe magic of the martial arts makes a fighter who is equipped with the Black Belt randomly counterattack when hit.-Page 24-Status ScreenThe Status screen clues you in on the experience, power and abilities of the members of your party. You can access the information from the subscreen.A fighter's level of experience and his or her Armor and Weapons contribute to the offensive and defensive powers. The Status screen allow you to analyze those factors. By looking at the Status screen, you can determine the strengths and weaknesses of the fighter in question.-Page 25-1 ExperienceThe Experience level of you fighter directly affectshis or her maximum Hit Points, Magic Points and offensive and defensive powers. 2 Next LevelThis entry lets you know the number of points your fighter needs to reach the next level.3 VigorA fighter's Vigor relates to his or her general strengths and abilities to take and inflict damage.4 SpeedIf your fighter has a high Speed rating, his or her Power meter will rise quickly after each attack in preparation for the next attack.5 StaminaIf your fighter has a high Stamina level he or she will gain more Hit Points with the next rise in Experience Level.6 Mag. PowerMagic Power indicates the offensive strength of your fighter's Magic abilities. It should be low for fighters that don't use Magic.7 Bat. PowerBattle Power relates to your fighter's total attacking power. If it's high, he or she will be a powerhouse with the Fight command.8 DefenseThe Defense rating shows your fighter's current defensive power, taking into account the Armor that he or she is wearing.9 EvadeThe Evade rating shows the percentage of enemy attacks aimed at the fighter in question which are likely to miss.10 Mag. Def.Magic Defense relates to the power of the fighter's magic abilities to ward off or weaken enemy attacks.11 M BlockMagic Block is the percentage of enemy Spells directed at your fighter and which are likely to fizzle out before they can cause damage.-Page 26-Config ScreenSeveral features relating to the performance of the game can be adjusted in the Config screen. There are two "pages" of adjustable entries.-Page 27-Bat. ModeThe two possible settings for Battle Mode are "Active" and "Wait." These settings relate to the attack methods of your enemies. If the Battle Mode is set on "Active," the enemies will attack whenever they have the power to do so. If the setting is "Wait," the enemies will not attack while you are accessing menus in the middle of a fight.ActiveActive mode allows enemies to attack at will in fighting scenes, whenever they have enough power.WaitWait mode keeps enemies from attacking when you're looking through Item and Magic menus.Bat. SpeedThe Battle Speed determines how quickly battles will be played out.Msg. SpeedMessage Speed makes screen text appear on the screen at various speeds.Cmd. SetThe two Command Set options are "Window" and "Short." These options relate to the way commands are laid out in fighting scenes. The "Window" configuration is the default method of displaying the commands. The "Short" configuration features a shorter window with commands arranged in a more compact manner.-Page 28-The Command Set option allows you In the "Short" set-up, the fightto choose between the "Window" or commands are arranged in a three"Short" set-ups. line format.GaugeThis option allows you to turn off the power bar which shows the progress of your fighter returning to battle strength.When the Gauge option is on, you When the Gauge option is off, yourcan monitor the return to battle current Hit Points and maximum Hitstrength of each fighter. Points are displayed.SoundThe Sound option allows you to switch from stereo to mono output.CursorWith this option, you can make the cursor "remember" its position in a particular situation. This feature is useful if you always use a fighter to attack or defend in a certain way. You can set it up once, then simply press the A Button repeatedly to carry out the action.-Page 29-Re-equipWhen the Re-equip option is set on Optimum, the game will automatically re-equip your fighter with optimum pieces when your equip power-changing Relics.ControllerWhile Final Fantasy III is generally a single-player game, you can use the Controller option to set the game up for use with two controllers in fighting scenes. The multi-controller feature allows you to assign individual fighters to Controller 1 or Controller 2.Mag. OrderThe Magic Order option affects the format of the Spells list. The configurations give varying priorities to different types of Spells. While one configuration puts healing Spells at the top of the list, followed by attacking Spells and effect Spells, another configuration reverses the order. There are six configurations in all.WindowThis option allows you to select one of eight different designs for window backgrounds.ColorWith the Color option, you can change the entire backgroiund, the color of the letting in the game text ("font") and the borders around the edges of the windows.Save See Page 11Once you've set all of the configurations to your liking, make sure to use the Save option on the subscreen to secure all of your choices.-Page 30-Fighting ScreenWhen monsters attack, the encounter will take place in the fighting screen. This is where your preparation and battle strategies pay off.1 Enemy attackers usually appear on the left side of the screen. If they ambush, they could appear on the right side or surround your party.2 When the members of your party are energized to a point where they can make a battle action, their options appear here.3 Several types of enemies may be attacking at once. The names of the enemy types are listed in the lower-left section of the screen.4 Enemies and members of your party take turns carrying out battle actions. The current action is shown here.5 The members of your party are shown on the right side of the screen, unless they've been ambushed. Their appearance indicate their current state.6 Information relating to the current Hit Points and battle readiness of your party members is shown in the lower-right section of the screen.-Page 31-Battle Example1 When enemies attack, the members of your party are forces to fight them off in a face-to-face battle.2 When the gauges of your fighters are full, they're ready to rumble. A list of possible commands for each fighter then appears.3 Every fighter has the option to Fight, use an Item or practice a special Skill.4 When the action of a fighter or an enemy has been decided upon, the fighting begins.5 If your party manages to defeat all the attacking enemies, the battle will be won.6 Victory brings Gold, Experience and Magic Points and, occasionally, a special Item, Weapon, or pieces of Armor.-Page 32-Fighting CommandsWhen a member of your party is powered-up and ready to fight, a list of commands will appear in the lower-left section of the fighting screen. It's up to you to decide exactly how your fighter will contribute to the effort.FightA fighter given the command to "Fight" jumps into the middle of the action and hits the chosen target with his or her Weapon.Special Skills See Pages 54-72Many of the fighters in your party will have special Skills which will help them dispatch enemy attackers. These Skills often cause more damage to the enemies than a standard attack.MagicWhile few of your fighters will have Magic power at the beginning of the adventure, they will have the opportunity to learn Spells from the Espers. After you've selected Magic as a fighting command, you'll have a list of available Spells to choose from.Esper MagicWhen chosen, Espers can only attack once in every enemy encounter. Press Up on the Control Pad in the Magic menus to access the equipped Espers.-Page 33-ItemsMost of your special items will provide Health and Power for the members of your party. When you use Items, you'll be able to target one of the fighters in your party to be the recipient of that item.When you're in the Item list, you Items generally add power to yourcan manage your Weapons by pressing party members or cure them from a up on the Control Pad. bad state. They often prove to be useful in long, tough battles.RowBy pressing Left on the Control Pad, you can instruct a fighter to step to the back row when it's his or her turn to fight.DefensePress right on the Control Pad to command a member of your party to set up a defensive position.RunIf you're not ready to fight, press and hold the L and R Buttons. The members of your party will attempt to make a run for it. You can continue to fight while you party members try to flee.-Page 34-Changes in StatusEnemies can trigger a variety of damaging "status changes." If you have acecss to the right Items or Spells you can correct negative conditions.Condition EffectFloat You can defend against the awesome powers of a Quake spell by casting Float on the members of your party.Petrify This strange condition turns your fighters into statues, so that they cannot move or attack. Use Soft to make them return to normal.Imp The Imp spell turns the spell recipient into an Imp. If you wish to cure the condition, you can use a Green Cherry.Clear Clear makes the targeted fighter invisible. Use Remedy to cure this condition.Poison Poison causes the members of your party to lose Hit Points during battle and with every step they take. An Antidote will set things right.Zombie Fighters in a Zombie state are controllable. A shot of Revivfy will bring a Zombie back to his or her normal state.Dark Ink-shooting enemies can cover the eyes of their opponenets, making them miss on many of their attacks. Eyedrop does the job here.-Page 35-Wounded If a member of your party has lost all of his or her Hit Points, he or she is "wounded." Fenix Down will cure this condition.Psyche Some enemies can cause your fighters to nod off. The only action that will wake them up is a direct attack.Muddled Muddled fighters attack monsters and members of their own party. A Remedy is a useful counter to this condition.Mute A Mute condition silences the Magic powers of your party members. Echo Screen will give them a voice again.Condemned Condemned party members will lose all of the Hit Points if the countdown above them reaches zero.Berserk This condition makes fighters go wildly out of control. Use Dispel to bring them back to normal.Slow Fighters that have been targeted by a Slow spell will be slow to return to battle readiness after they make a move.Stop If your fighters have been hit by Stop, time is standing still for them. Use Dispel to get the clock ticking again.Regen You can use Regen on the members of your party to make them regain Hit Points at regular intervals during a fight.-Page 36-Village LocationsThere are several villages in the world of Final Fantasy III. In addition to gathering important information from the villagers on the streets and in houses, you can revitalize the members of your party at Inns and purchase Items in shops.InnsIf the members of your party are suffering from a negative change in Status or if their Hit Points or Magic Points are low, you can power them up for a small fee at an inn.Weapon ShopsWeapon shops offer a variety of powerful items that will add to the performance of your fighters in the field. If you're low on cash you can sell old Weapons for half their purchase price.While you're shopping for Weapons and Armor, you'll notice a lineup of fighters at the bottom of the screen. Each fighter will raise his or her arms if he or she can be equipped with a particular item.-Page 37-Armor ShopsIf you're in the market for protective gear, an Armor, Shop is the place to be. Look through the list of items available and purchase the items which will be of the greatest benefit to your party.Item ShopsItems are generally used to replenish Hit Points and to cure fighters from changes in Status. Stock up with as many Items as you can afford before you venture into the unknown.Relic ShopsEvery fighter in your party can equip up to two Relics. Buy as many different types of Relics as you can afford and use them wisely.Chocobo StablesChocobos are available in a few villages and remote forest locations. For a fee, you can hop onto a Chocobo and ride across the fields, free of enemy intervention.CafesWhile you're in town, make sure you visit these establishments to catch up on current events.-Page 38-ItemsYou can hold up to 99 of each type of Item. They can be found in Item Shops and Treasure Chests. You can also earn some Items by defeating enemies.Item Effect CostGreen Cherry This item reverses the effect of an Imp 150 spell, changing an Imp back to normal.Tincture If a magic user drinks a Tincture, he or 1500 she will recover 50 Magic Points towards his or her current maximum.X-Ether This powerful potion recovers all of the No Cost targeted fighter's Magic Points.Ether A standard Ether potion will recover 150 No Cost Magic Points for the targeted Magic user.X-Potion If you find an X-Potion in the field, you No Cost can use it to fully recover the Hit Points of a fighter in your party.Elixir The power-packed Elixir recovers Hit No Cost Points and Magic Points fully for the targeted party member.Soft If your party members have been 200 petrified, you can bring them back to normal with this item.Smoke Bomb You can set a smoke screen in a battle 300 with this explosive device and escape unharmed.Super Ball Toss this bouncing sphere at attacking 1000 enemies and set them up for big damage.Revivify If a member of your party has fallen 300 under the power of the Zombie spell, you can use Revivify to counter the effects.Warp Stone Use a Warp Stone to escape quickly from 700 an enemy confrontation or underground maze.Tent By pitching a tent at save points or in 1200 in the field, you can recover your entire party's Hit Points and Magic Points.-Page 39-Item Effect CostAntidote If a fighter in your party is poisoned, 50 you can counteract the poison with an Antidote.Sleeping Bag A Sleeping Bag recovers all of the Hit 500 Points and Magic Points for one member of your party.Potion A Potion recovers 250 Hit Points for the 300 targeted fighter.Remedy This cure-all recovers a fighter from any 1000 negative status change with the exception of the Zombie spell.Fenix Down A wounded fighter will be on the road to 500 recovery after a rest in these curative feathers.Dried Meat This food item gives the receiving party 150 member recovery of 150 Hit Points.Tonic If a member of your party sips a Tonic, 50 he or she will recover 50 Hit Points.Magicite The mysterious Magicite calls on a No Cost randomly selected Esper for a quick blast of magic.Eyedrop Use an Eyedrop to take away the mask of 50 ink worn by a fighter who has been stricken with Dark.Echo Screen When a Muted fighter is hit with the Echo 120 Screen, he or she is able to use Magic once again.Megalixir A Megalixir instantly recovers all Hit No Cost Points and Magic Points for your party.Rename Card This elusive item allows you to rename No Cost the characters that have joined you in your journey.Shadow Edge Use the Shadow Edge to spread shadows out 400 across the battle field.Fire Skean Your enemies will fell the heat of a fire 500 attack when you use this item.Inviz Edge The fighter who throws this item will be 200 invisible to attacking enemies.-Page 40-Item Effect CostWater Skean Toss this item into the fray for a 150 powerful water atttack.Thunder Edge When a fighter throws this item, you'll 500 have help from a lightning and thunder blast.RelicsRelics can be equipped by members of your party two at a time. They impart a variety of different abilities.Item Effect CostAmulet When a member of your party wears an 5000 Amulet, he or she is protected from Poison, Dark and Zombie.Back Guard This item protects your party from Back 7000 Attacks and Pincer Attacks.Rage Ring Wearing the Rage Ring will give more No Cost power to Umaro's Rage attack.Earrings Earrings allow Magic users to cause extra 5000 damage with offensive spells. They're more powerful when paired.Running Shoes When a fighter wears Running Shoes, he or 7000 she has the power of the Haste Spell.Offering The mighty Offering relic gives extra No Cost power to the bearer's Fight command.Marvel Shoes Wear the Marvel Shoes and marvel at their No Cost unpredictable effects.Gauntlet While holding the Gauntlet, a fighter can No Cost hold one Weapon with two hands, causing more damage per swing.Atlas Armlet A member of your party can cause 5000 additional damage while fighting if he or she is wearing this powerful item.-Page 41-Item Effect CostGold Hairpin A Magic user wearing a Gold Hairpin can No Cost cut in half the Magic Power needed for each spell.Goggles Fighters wearing Goggles can protect 500 against the damages of a Dark spell.Crystal Orb The Crystal Orb increases maximum Magic No Cost Points by half against their previous amount.Merit Award The Merit Award allows the bearer to wear No Cost heavy Armor.Exp. Egg The amazing Exp. Egg doubles the No Cost Experience Points the wearer receives.Genji Glove Fighters looking for a two-fisted attack No Cost can wear the Genji Glove and carry two swords at once.Blizzard Orb If Umaro is looking to cool down his No Cost enemies, they will experience the chilling effects of the Blizzard Orb.Jewel Ring Wearing the Jewel Ring will protect the 1000 bearer from Dark and Petrify spells.Sniper Sight Accuracy is the name of the game with 3000 this Relic. It ensures a 100 percent hit rate with the Fight command.Economizer Magic users will be able to do a lot of No Cost good with this item. It cuts spell costs to one Magic Point each.Safety Bit Wearing this item will protect the bearer No Cost from magic attacks which would have inflicted mortal damage. Gem Box This Relic adds power to all Magic Spells No Cost cast by the bearer.Zephyr Cape The Zephyr Cape allows a member of your 7000 party to dodge attacks with more success.Charm Bangle When the leader of the party is wearing No Cost the Charm Bangle, few enemies will attack from the field.Tintinabar The Tintinabar has the opposite effect of No Cost Poison. The bearer recovers Hit Points with every step.-Page 42-Item Effect CostSprint Shoes When anyone in your party wears Sprint 1500 Shoes, your party will walk twice as fast as before.Fake Mustache A fighter with a Sketch command can No Cost change it to Control while wearing the Fake Mustache.Cherub Down A fighter who bears the Cherub Down has 6300 the power to cast a Float spell.Cure Ring When a member of your party wears the No Cost Cure Ring, he or she can cast a Regen spell.Sneak Ring When Locke wears this ring, he has a 3000 higher success rate while using his ability to Steal.Thief Glove The Thief Glove changes Locke's Steal No Cost command to Capture.True Knight This item offers protection to members of 1000 your party who are low on Hit Points.Cursed Ring The Cursed Ring, being true to its name, No Cost is cursed.Hyper Wrist When a fighter wears the Hyper Wrist, his 8000 or her Vigor is raised.Gale Hairpin When a member of your party wears the 8000 Gale Hairpin, your chances of making preemptive attacks are greater.Barrier Ring The Barrier Ring casts a Shell spell when 500 the wearer is low on Hit Points.Dragon Horn If a fighter is equipped with the Dragon No Cost Horn, he or she will jump at every opportunity.Fairy Ring The bearer of the Fairy Ring has 7000 protection from Poison and Dark spells.Relic Ring This powerful Relic has mysterious No Cost effects on wounded fighters.Black Belt This martial arts powerhouse makes the 5000 bearer fight back automatically when hit.-Page 43-Item Effect CostHero Ring The wearer of the Hero Ring is given No Cost increased power for the Fight and Magic commands.Czarina Ring The wearer of the Czarina Ring casts Safe 3000 and Shell spells when his or her Hit Points are low.Guard Ring The power of the Guard Ring causes the 5000 bearer to cast a Safe spell when his or her Hit Points are low.Coin Toss The Coin Toss relic changes Setzer's No Cost Slot command to GP Rain.Star Pendant When a member of your party is equipped 500 with the Star Pendant, he or she is protected from Poison.White Cape This cloth shield protects the wearer 5000 from the power of Imp and Mute spells.Muscle Belt The bearer of the Muscle Belt can add 50% No Cost to the total of his or her maximum Hit Points.Pod Bracelet While wearing this accessory, a member of No Cost your party can cast Safe and Shell spells.Beads Beads give the wearer a better chance of 4000 avoiding enemy attacks.Mithril Glove The Mithril Glove casts a Safe spell when 700 its bearer is low on Hit Points.Marvel Shoes The mysterious Marvel Shoes have No Cost unpredictable powers.Moogle Charm If the leader of your party wears the No Cost Moogle Charm, your party will be protected from random attacks.Peace Ring The bearer of the Peace Ring is protected 3000 from Berserk and Muddle spells.Ribbon The Ribbon protects the wearer from all No Cost status changing ailments.Dragon Boots The nifty boots change the Fight command 9000 into a Jump command.-Page 44-EspersThe magic force of the Espers can be learned by fighters who are equipped with Espers while they earn Magic Points. When a fighter learns 100 percent of an Esper's spell, he or she can use the spell.Equipping EspersEach fighter in your party can use one Esper at a time. Select the Esper command from the Skills heading for a particular fighter and move the cursor to an Esper that is highlighted, then press the A Button to equip that Esper.Select from the list an Esper which While you wear the Esper, Magicis not already being worn by a Points you earn will go towardmember of your party, then press A. learning the Esper's spells.Bonus PointsAs your fighters increase their Experience Levels, some Espers will reward them with extra powers.-Page 45-Espers and Their SpellsListed below are the Espers and their spells. The numbers next to the spells are learning rates. These numbers are multiplied by earned Magic Points. When the results reach 100, the spells are learned.The Esper's Name StarletEach Esper has as many as Cure . . . . . . . x25five Spells to pass on to the Cure 2 . . . . . . x16equipped adventurer. Cure 3 . . . . . . x 1 Regen . . . . . . x20 Remedy . . . . . . x20Kirin PhoenixCure . . . . . . . x 5 Life . . . . . . . x10Cure 2 . . . . . . x 1 Life 2 . . . . . . x 2Regen . . . . . . x 3 Life 3 . . . . . . x 1Antdot . . . . . . x 4 Cure 3 . . . . . . x 2Scan . . . . . . . x 5 Fire 3 . . . . . . x 3Unicorn PalidorCure 2 . . . . . . x 4 Haste . . . . . . x20Remedy . . . . . . x 3 Slow . . . . . . . x20Dispel . . . . . . x 2 Haste 2 . . . . . x 2Safe . . . . . . . x 1 Slow 2 . . . . . . x 2Shell . . . . . . x 1 Float . . . . . . x 5Sraphim IfritLife . . . . . . . x 5 Fire . . . . . . . x10Cure 2 . . . . . . x 8 Fire 2 . . . . . . x 5Cure . . . . . . . x20 Drain . . . . . . x 1Regen . . . . . . x10Remedy . . . . . . x 4-Page 46-Shiva OdinIce . . . . . . . x10 Meteor . . . . . . x 1Ice 2 . . . . . . x 5Rasp . . . . . . . x 4Osmose . . . . . . x 4Cure . . . . . . . x 3Maduin RaidenFire 2 . . . . . . x 3 Quick . . . . . . x 1Ice 2 . . . . . . x 3Bolt 2 . . . . . . x 3Bismark CrusaderFire . . . . . . . x20 Merton . . . . . . x 1Ice . . . . . . . x20 Meteor . . . . . . x10Bolt . . . . . . . x20Life . . . . . . . x 2Ramuh BahamutBolt . . . . . . . x20 Flare . . . . . . x 2Bolt 2 . . . . . . x 2Poison . . . . . . x 5Shoat TritochBio . . . . . . . x 8 Fire 3 . . . . . . x 1Break . . . . . . x 5 Ice 3 . . . . . . x 1Doom . . . . . . . x 2 Bolt 3 . . . . . . x 1-Page 47-Alexandr ZoneSeekPearl . . . . . . x 2 Rasp . . . . . . . x20Shell . . . . . . x10 Osmose . . . . . . x15Safe . . . . . . . x10 Shell . . . . . . x 5Dispel . . . . . . x10Remedy . . . . . . x15Ragnarok GolemUltima . . . . . x 1 Safe . . . . . . . x 5 Stop . . . . . . . x 5 Cure 2 . . . . . . x 5Terrato StrayQuake . . . . . . x 3 Muddle . . . . . . x 7Quartr . . . . . x 1 Imp . . . . . . . x 5W Wind . . . . . x 1 Float . . . . . . x 2Carbunkl FenrirRflect . . . . . x 5 Warp . . . . . . . x10Haste . . . . . . x 3 X-Zone . . . . . . x 5Shell . . . . . . x 2 Stop . . . . . . . x 3Safe . . . . . . x 2Warp . . . . . . x 2Phantom SirenBserk . . . . . . x 3 Sleep . . . . . . x10Vanish . . . . . x 3 Mute . . . . . . . x 8Demi . . . . . . x 5 Slow . . . . . . . x 7 Fire . . . . . . . x6-Page 48-Magic SpellsSome warriors who join up with your party will be born Magic users, but the bulk of the fighters will have to learn Magic from the Espers.Spell CollectionEvery Esper offers a series of Spells for the wearer to learn. Some Spells are offered by more than one Esper. When a fighter learns 100 percent of a particular Spell, he or she can use it.Different Espers, Different SpeedsSome Spells are offered by more than one Esper, but the learning speeds vary. Compare the learning speeds so you can learn each spell as quickly as possible.Magic, Armor, Weapons and ItemSome items other than Espers allow adventurers to learn spells. Try experimenting by equipping a variety of Armor and Weapons.-Page 49-Recovery Magic Offensive MagicCure - A single Cure spell can Fire - Enemies will be on therecover as much as 270 Hit Points. receiving end of a blast of heat andThe casting cost is five Magic flame when this spell is cast inPoints. their direction.Cure 2 - Cure 2 is capable of Fire 2 - This blazing spell offersreviving a fighter with three times three times the blast of the firstas many Hit Points as the first Fire spell for a cost of 20 MagicCure spell. Points.Cure 3 - This Hit Point reviving Fire 3 - Fire 3 is the strongestspell is seven times as powerful as Fire spell at six times the power ofthe original Cure spell. the original. The cost is 57 Magic Points.Life - This spell has basically the Bolt - Lightning strikes attackingsame effect as a Fenix Down. It enemies when the members of yourbrings wounded fighters back to party have the power to cast Bolt.fighting strength.Life 2 - This deluxe spell revives Bolt 2 - The second incarnation of a fighter from Wounded status and Bolt Magic has three times the powerreplenishes all of his or her Hit of the first Bolt spell.Points.Life 3 - Life 3 has the same Bolt 3 - This lightning spree is sixinitial effects as the original times as powerful as the original.Life spell. It revives the fighter The casting cost is 53 Magic Points.when Hit Points are depleted.Antidot - For an affordable casting Ice - This freezing spell iscost of three Magic Points, this especially powerful against snakes,spell cures fighters from Poison. frogs and other slimy creatures.Remedy - The Remedy spell has the Ice 2 - Ice 2 has three times the same effect as the Remedy item: power of Ice. The casting cost is 21recovery from all status changes Magic Points.except Zombie.Regen - The Regen spell revives Hit Ice 3 - This freezer is six times asPoints at regular time intervals powerful as the original for a for several seconds after being casting cost of 52 Magic Points.cast.-Page 50-Offensive Magic Meteor - With this spell, the battleground changes to outer space and a meteor hits the enemy target.Poison - By casting Poison on your Ultima - This super-powerful spellenemies, you can cause gradual hits all attacking creatures at adamage for a cost of three Magic cost of 80 Magic Points.Points.Drain - Drain magic takes Hit Quake - The ground shakes and hitsPoints from the enemy and gives all ground-bound enemies when thisthem to the caster until the caster spell is cast.is maxed out.Bio - The Bio spell is similar to W.Wind - This spell hits the enemyPoison, causing multiple hits as target with a tornado that takes 90time goes on, only it is more percent of its Hit Points.powerful.Break - The Break spell turns Merton - At a cost of 85 Magicenemies to stone at a cost of 25 Points, this spell hits the enemyMagic Points. target with a piercing fire attack.Doom - The awesome power of Doom Effect Magicwill destroy most enemies when it hits.Pearl - This elemental attack can Scan - For a casting cost of 3 Magicbe cast at a cost of 40 Magic Points, you can examine the enemy'sPoints. power and weak points.Flare - The Flare spell hits Slow - Your enemy takes more time toseveral enemies at once for big gear up for an attack when you castdamage at a cost of 45 Magic this spell.Points. Demi - At a cost of 33 Magic Rasp - This unusual spell takesPoints, this spell can cut an Magic Points away from the enemy.enemy's Hit Points in half.Quartr - The Quartr spell is half Mute - When an enemy is hit withas powerful as the Demi spell at a Mute, it can't use Magic to cost of 48 Magic Points. retaliate.X-Zone - This mysterious spell Safe - The Safe spell raises thesends enemies into the X-Zone for a defensive power of the targetedcost of 53 Magic Points. fighter.-Page 51-Sleep - Enemies will be knocked Slow 2 - This spell succeeds at unconscious when this spell is cast slowing down the battle readinessupon them. of all attacking enemies.Muddle - For a casting cost of 8 Osmose - You can take away enemyMagic Points, you can confuse Magic Points with this spell.enemies so that they hit each other.Haste - The Haste spell give the Warp - The Warp spell has the sametargeted fighter the ability to effect as the Warp Stone, allowingready for attacks more quickly. you to escape from fights and caves.Stop - For a casting cost of 10 Quick - This 99 Magic Point spellMagic Points, you can temporarily gives your party the speed advantagefreeze your enemies in time. over attacking enemies.Bserk - A fighter hit with a Bserk Dispel - The Dispel spell dissolvesspell will attack before receiving enemy spells cast on your charactersorders to do so. at a cost of 25 Magic Points.Float - This levitation spell is the perfect defense against Quake.Imp - This spell changes the target creature to or from the strange Imp beast.Rflect - The Rflect spell reflects enemy spells at a cost of 22 Magic Points.Shell - The Shell spell is a defensive barrier that protects the target character from enemy spells.Vanish - This spell makes the target character temporarily invisible.Haste 2 - Haste 2 speeds up the battle readiness of your entire party.-Page 52-Building PartiesAdventuring parties can include up to four fighters. There are considerably more than four fighters who are willing to join up with you. At certain points, you can make a new party from all of the available fighters.Single out fighters from the row in You can have as many as four the middle of the screen and move adventurers in your party at anythem to the box in the lower left. one time.Party PlannerThere are only a few places where you can regroup your party. One of those places, the Airship, is mobile. If you're looking to change your party, find the Airship or head to Narshe.-Page 53-Special EventsThere are a few instances when slightly modified controls or actions will come into play. They are as follows:Multi-Party BattlesWhen you're managing more than one party in a battle against another multi-party side, you can switch control from one party to the next by pressing the Y Button.Opera House and Dinner PartyYour verbal responses will play an important role in a pair of social circumstances. In these cases, you'll be given the choice of several things to say (or sing). The results of the interaction will be dependent on your choice of words.Follow the StarThe solution to a dungeon maze is revealed by the flight of a star. You must move your party in the same pattern as the start in order to get through the maze.Look for other unusual events throughout the course of the game.-Page 54-Character GuideTerraTerra represents the re-birth of magic. She has abilities the likes of which on one in the world has seen before. The evil army has tried to harness her magic powers, but the magic of the Espers will see to it that she will escape from the army's control.Special Skill: MorphWhen Terra learns more about herself and her origins, she will gain the ability to morph into a blazing, spirit-like creature. She'll have twice as much strength in her morph state as she has in her normal form.Terra begins the adventurer as a When she learns to Morph, Terra willnormal creature with moderate magic have twice her previous strength.powers.-Page 55-LockeThe great treasure hunter, Locke, doesn't mind breaking a few locks in his search for fortune and fame. Nevertheless, he'd rather be called a hero than a their. Locke's strong will and cunning make him a good ally.Special Skill: Steal -) Powerup Accessory: Theif Glove -) CaptureLocke can actually take possessions from attacking enemies in the middle of a fight. His Steal skill will come in handy more than once as he lifts valuable items and, sometimes, the clothes from the backs of unsuspecting enemies.With the Steal Command, Locke can The Theif's Glove Relic gives Lockeremove items from enemies. the power-packed Capture command.-Page 56-MogDon't let his cute looks deceive you. The teddy bear-like Mog can fight with a vengeance, especially when he has learned his powerful, magical dances. Mog is generally a peaceful creature, but he can make a big commotion on the dance floor.Special Skill: DanceMog can learn a series of dances for each of the eight types of terrain in the world. After he gets one good hit in a fight, he'll learn the dances of the region. Then he'll go into hoofing high gear.Before he can Dance, Mog has to Mog's Dances will send his audiencefight and learn the steps. to the floor.-Page 57-Wind Song Earth BluesIn the grass fields of the world, The Earth Blues are learned in theMog learns the dances of the Wind mountain regions of the world.Song.Wind Slash - This collection of Land Slide - Rocks drop and bowl steps will blow monsters away. over enemies as the result of thisSun Bath - Fun in the Sun recovers dance.Hit Points for the whole party. Sun Bath - This Hit Point recoveringPlasma - This little jig sends out dance is also featured in the WindA bolt of devastating power. Song.Cockatrice - The power of the Sonic Boom - This dance produces a Cockatrice dance pierces enemy boomerang-like weapon.defenses. Whump - The dance of Whump sends and animal attack out on the enemies.Forest Suite Water RondoWhile Mog fights in the woods, he When Mog goes underwater, he canlearns the dances of the forest. learn these dances of the deep.Rage - This strong blast blow El Nino - These steps of the WaterLeaves into enemy forces. Family sends mosters into theWild Bear - By dancing the Wild undertow.Bear, Mog recovers the status of Specter - As is the case with thethe party. Love Sonata, Specter confusesElf Fire - The Elf Fire steps set creatures.the dance floor ablaze. Plasma - This bolt-producing danceWombat - This fierce shuffle breaks is also a part of the Wind Songthrough enemy defenses. dances.Wild Bear - As is the case in the Forest Suite, this dance recovers status.Desert Aria Dusk RequiemIn the desolate desert regions, Mog Mog learns these dances in caves.learns the dances of the sand and You'll see him use these dances wind. first.Sand Storm - Enemies will be lost Cave In - Rocks fall on enemy in the flurry of this wild dance. Attackers when this dance goes intoWild Slash - This blowing swing is effect.also part of the Wind Song package. Elf Fire - A blazing flame is theAntlion - The Antlion dance is result of this popular dance.another powerful blast of wind. Snare - A phantom hole appears andKitty - This cat dance casts Haste sends enemies into the ground.on the party for more speed. Pois. Frog - The poisonous frog of this dance knocks out enemy Hit Points.Love Sonata Snowman JazzMog can learn these steps in rare Mog learns the steps of the SnowmanSituations when he fights in a Jazz dances in the snow fields.town.Elf Fire - This fiery dance is also Snowball - This powerful blast ofpart of the Forest Suite cold cuts enemy Hit Points in half.Collection. Snare - This hole-producing dance isSpecter - This ghostly dance a popular set of steps.Confuses enemies into attacking Surge - The Surge dance is a danceeach other. of the Ice family.Tapir - The magic of the Tapir Ice Rabbit - This cold bunny hopdance recovers status in all party recovers Hit Points for the party.members.-Page 58-EdgarThe King of Figaro castle is very handy with machinery and tools, making him a very valuable part of the team. He also fancies himself to be a ladies' man, but moves in that direction often result in failure.Special Skills: ToolsEdgar's mastery of machinery turns out to be a very useful skill. He can use all eight Tools that are available throughout the adventure. Many of them can defeat an entire party of attacking enemies at once.The Tools command puts powerful Most of the Tools hit enemies with amachinery in Edgar's hands. very strong blast.-Page 59-Autocrossbow DrillThis arrow-firing device will hit When Edgar uses the Drill, he can goall of the attacking enemies. right through one enemy's defenses.Bio Blast DebilitatorThe Bio Blast sends out a green This odd item finds weak points in cloud of gas over all of the enemy attackers.enemies.Flash ChainsawThe Flash hits monsters with a This hard to find item is capable ofbrilliant Hit Point-reducing light. destroying an enemy attack with one slash.Noise Blaster Air AnchorThis big horn sends out a noise The Air Anchor is capable of makingthat confuses the enemy party. enemy attackers self-destructive.-Page 60-SabinSabin is the brother of King Edgar. After a falling-out with his family, Sabin left for the mountains and learned the martial arts. Sabin's Blitz techniques and strong conviction make him a good member of the team.Special Skills: BlitzThe Blitz techniques that Sabin learns over the course of the adventure each call for a different button-pressing combination. You can see those combinations using the Skills Menu from the subscreen.Every Blitz command requires the A correctly executed Blitz willinput of a button-pushing sequence. unleash a powerful attack.-Page 61-(Transcription Note: Because there are no arrows in the ASCII character codes, I'll use compass directions for control pad directions. N=up NE=up+right E=right etc. Buttons are in parenthesis.)Pummel MantraW E W (R) (L) (R) (L) (X) (Y)When Sabin Pummels an enemy, he Sabin's Mantra brings Hit Pointhits it with punching bag recovery to the members of hisprecision. party.Aurabolt Air BladeS SW W N NE E SE S SW WThe Aura Bolt sends out a white The complicated sequence of the Airblast that pierces enemy defenses. Blade results in a wind-blown attack on all enemies.Suplex Spiraler(X) (Y) S N (R) (L) (X) (Y) E WUsing this wrestling move, Sabin This selfless Spiraler move takeslifts enemies high above the ground Hit Points away from Sabin and givesand slams them down them to the party.Fire Dance Bum RushW SW S SE E W NW N NE E SE S SW WThe dance of flames spreads fire This tough technique delivers oneonto all of the enemy attackers. big hit to a single enemy.-Page 62-CyanCyan is a soldier and swordsman of Doma Castle. An enemy attack on the castle has convinced him to join the resistance against the evil army. His sword technique will prove to be very useful.Special Skills: SwdTechThe master of the sword can lash out at enemies with a series of brilliant strikes. There are eight different techniques in all. The advanced techniques require more preparation time than the others.Cyan must build up a certain amount When Cyan slashes, his enemies takeof power for each technique. notice.-Page 63-Dispatch EmpowererThis quick attack has good results This advanced technique takes Magicwhen it centers on a single enemy. Points and Hit Points from the enemy.Retort StunnerWhen Cyan is using Retort, he This incredible blast of Magic hitsautomatically attacks after being the whole attacking party and stopshit. them.Slash Quadra SliceWith the Slash technique, Cyan hits The Quadra Slice hits four timesenemies and earns Hit Points. with twice the strength of the Quadra Slam.Quadra Slam CleaveIt takes a while to prepare for, This most advanced sword techniquebut this four-slash blast is worth hits the entire attacking party forit. big damage.-Page 64-GauThe wild boy of the Veldt left home when he was very young. He now lives and communicates with the animals. If you can manage to get Gau to join your party, you'll be able to use his abilities to learn the powers of the Veldt animals.Special Skills: Leap / RageWhen Gau is fighting with your party in the Veldt, he can Leap onto one of the attacking creatures and ride away with it. Gau will reappear in another Veldt encounter with knowledge of the monster's fighting techniques.Use Leap to make Gau learn the Use Rage to carry out Gau's learnedtechniques of the monsters. techniques.-Page 65-Rage on the Veldt Learning the Skills of the MonstersGau leaps onto the back of an Gau has the unique ability of beingattacking monster. able to communicate with ferocious beasts of the Veldt and learningIn the next encounter, Gau is their methods of attack.missing from the party. When Gau uses his Rage skill, he canGau returns, knowing the enemy's choose from a long list of enemymethod of attack. skills that he has learned to use. Some are more useful than others.Gau's Rage demonstrates his knowledge of enemy attacks.-Page 66-ShadowThe mysterious ninja, Shadow, is a loner. His only friend is his dog, Interceptor. When Shadow joins the party, he brings with him the ability to throw objects with accuracy.Special Skills: ThrowShadow's throwing skills allow him to hit enemies with no danger to himself. Some village shops sell Weapons that the ninja can aim at enemy attackers. They have varying strengths and properties.Shadow can throw a variety of items A direct hit can make a bigdesigned with that purpose in mind. impression on enemy attackers.-Page 67-CelesAt one time, Celes was a General of the evil army. She has since been disillusioned by the army and has decided to join the resistance. She has command over Runic Blade which absorbs enemy spells.Special Skills: RunicCeles has the power of Runic which, when cast, makes all enemy spells target her. She can absorb the spells without causing much damage to her or the other members of the party.Use Runic to thwart enemy magic Spells will target Celes and fizzleusers. out, giving her MPs.-Page 68-SetzerThe rich owner of the only Airship in the world likes to fly and he likes to gamble, too. When Setzer joins your party, you'll be able to use his Airship to travel to remotes parts of the world. You'll also gain a worthy fighting partner.Special Skills: SlotSetzer's Slot attack is a bit of a gamble. When he uses it, the wheels of a slot machine appear and start spinning. The results of the spin determine the nature of the attack.Setzer has access to the strange If you're lucky, the attack willand powerful Slot attack. result in a big win.-Page 69-Setzer's Slots 7-Flush Joker DoomThe effect of the Slot [All 7s] [7] [7] [Bar]command depends on All 7's brings defeat This unfortunatewhere the wheel stops. to the entire enemy combination brings party. defeat to both parties.Lagomorph H-Bomb Magicite[Any other combo] [All Airships] [All Bars]Any losing spin earns This three-Airship Three Bars will bringsome Hit Points and combo hits all of the out a randomly chosenstatus recovery. enemies with a strong Esper for a big attack. blast.Chocobop Mega Flare Flash[All Chocobos] [All Doves] [All Diamonds]This Chocobo combo The result of this spin When three Diamondscalls out a flock of is similar to that of appear, the enemiestrampling birds. the Flare spell. receive a blast of light.Special Skills: Powerup Accessory: Coin Toss -> GP RainWhen Setzer is equipped with the Coin Toss Relic, his Slot command changes to GP Rain. This attack uses gold coins, costing as many coins as points of damage it inflicts.The Coin Toss relic turns Slot into Coins-a-plenty rain down on GP Rain. unsuspecting monsters.-Page 70-StragoThe old man, Strago, is both a passive and powerful Blue Mage. He has the ability to learn the spells of some enemy attackers, but he must feel the effect of those spells before he can use them.Special Skill: LoreThe special skill that Strago brings to your party is Lore. When enemies aim their spells at Strago and he is hit, the bounces back with knowledge of the spells after the battle has been won.The Lore command brings up a list Strago can use spells that he hasof learned spells. experienced first hand.-Page 71-Aqua Breath Roulette Big GuardThis spell is the The Roulette spell Safe and Shell spellsspecial attack of the results in an are combined with thewater elemental. unpredictable attack. Big Guard.Stone Exploder Pep UpThis spell creates a This super-charged This magic cures onedamaging and confusing spell results in big character, but spellsstone attack. damage. doom for Strago.Aero Clean Sweep Reflect???The Aero spell emits a Like the Aqua Breath, The effects of thisblustery blast of wind. this is a water Reflect spell relates to elemental specialty. status changes.Dischord Rippler RevengeThis spell decreases The Rippler spell makes The Revenge spell dealsthe enemy's experience enemies trade status out an equalizing blast.level by one half. with party members.Quasar Blow Fish L.3 MuddleThe Quasar attack The Blow Fish hits Characters with levelspierces enemy defenses. enemies for 1000 points at a multiple of 3 are of damage. confused.Sour Mouth Force Field L.4 FlareThis strange spell Use the Force Field for Characters with levelscures status changes in a barrier against enemy at a multiple of 4 areparty members. offenses. hit with a Flare.Grand Train Step Mine L.5 DoomThe Grand Train rolls This spell results in Characters with levelsthrough enemy defenses. gradual damage to enemy at a multiple of 5 are attackers. destroyed.Condemned Pearl Wind L.? PearlThis spell creates a When the Pearl Wind The multiple factor iscountdown to doom for blows, party members the last digit of yourthe enemy. experience recovery. GP total.-Page 72-RelmThe granddaughter of Strago. Relm is a great artist and a friend to Shadow's dog. She can sketch enemies and attack with their powers through her drawings.Special Skills: SketchRelm's sketch skill centers around her artistic abilities. When she sketches, she learns that enemy's methods of attack. She can also control enemies while wearing the Fake Mustache relic.The Sketch command allows Relm to Relm is a living reminder of theattack with the powers of her power of art.enemies.-Page 73-Adventurer's AdviceBefore you begin exploring the World of Final Fantasy III, you should take a look at these helpful tips and live by them when you embark on your adventure.Save Your Progress Explore ThoroughlyIt pays to save your progress when There are many hidden items in theyou have the chance. Always save World of the game. Get in the habitimmediately before you enter a no of touching objects and pressing thesave situation. A Button to find items.Buy Potions Galore Losers ProsperIn the early parts of your Even if the members of your partyadventure, Potions and Terra's are annihilated, they'll retainlimited Heal spell are the only their Experience Points. Don't resetthings that will keep your party the game.going.Equip on Party Changes Esper ManagementWhen characters join your party, Some Espers give rewards when yourmake sure to take a look at their characters go up in Experienceequipment. They may be in need of Levels. Make sure to equip withWeapons or Armor that you have. those Espers before leveling up.-Page 74-The Story BeginsTwo soldiers escort the captured magic user, Terra, on Magitek machines. She is unaware of her magical origins. But, soon she will remember.Magitek machines emit powerful When monsters are defeated, you'llblasts of energy. earn Experience Points.The first opportunity to save You can save your progress onto anyprogess is in this cave. of three files.The Boss monster of the first cave Aim a Tekmissile on the enemy'sis a giant snail. head. Don't attack the shell.-Page 75-Multi-Party BattleThis battle is for the protection Mog learns the Dusk Requiem Dance inof Terra. the cave.You'll find training facilities Inside, you can save, recover Hitoutside Narshe. Point and pick up tips.Figaro BoundLocke is good friends with Edgar, the King of Figaro. When things go sour in Narshe, Locke takes Terra to the safety of Figaro Castle.Once you're in the field, you can Figaro Castle is in the middle ofsave your progress anywhere. the desert.-Page 76-On to South FigaroThe drama between Edgar and the evil Kefka results in the sinking of the Castle in the desert. Edgar, Locke and Terra venture through a cave to South Figaro. In the cave, they find treasures and the refreshing Water of Recovery.In the CitySouth Figaro is in real danger of being taken over by the evil army. Our adventurers decide to leave and seek assistance in their effort to overtake the army. Before they leave, they should buy Sprint Shoes, Potions and Antidotes.Mountain AdventureEdgar's brother is in the mountains. The party meets up with his martial artist and other "Returners." After some drama, they join each other and decided to move on together.Mt. Kolts is a maze of caves. A short fight takes place on the mountain top.-Page 77-Returner HideoutThe Returner Hideout is the headquarters of the resistance. Terra is the key here. She has to talk to the leader, Banon, and make the decision to join the resistance.River RideThe growing party takes a raft on the Lete River. While the party fights, Banon provides everyone with recovery from damage using his Health spell.The Party Splits UpAfter the ride on the river, the story splits up into three different scenarios. You'll eventually play out all three scenarios. The order in which you play them is your choice.-Page 78-Locke's ScenarioSouth Figaro has been taken over by the army. It's up to Locke to go into the city and save Celes. He'll achieve his goal by using his ability to steal from attackers. The clothes of a merchant and a soldier will allow him to explore the city.Locke can gain access to certain Celes is hidden away in the city.areas of the city by stealing and Locke must find her.wearing certain clothes.Banon's ScenarioBanon and Terra leave for Narshe to regroup and find out what to do next. Their quest is straightforward and quick. The only challenge is to find a way into the city.The main entrance to Narshe is Follow the star inside the cave toblocked off. You'll find another find the way through this open maze.entrance left of the training area.-Page 79-Sabin's ScenarioSabin has a long road ahead of him. He will start at the edge of the Lete River and work his way through an enemy camp, several towns and a handful of challenging areas. Along the way, he'll meet up with Cyan, Gau, and possibly Shadow.Shadow may or may not join up with When the party boards the Phantom Sabin - it's your choice. Train, you'll find a save point in the caboose.The Phantom Forest is a challenging Cyan joins when his castle ismaze. poisoned by Kefka.Ghosts in the train fight, sell The engine of the train is strong,items, and sometimes offer to join but your party will win in the end.you on your journey.-Page 80-Baren FallsSabin's odyssey leads to Baren Falls, where he and Cyan go over the edge. The fall is long and dangerous. The pair even end up fighting enemies on their way down, all in the name of adventure.The VeldtWhen Sabin and Cyan finally reach the bottom of Baren Falls, they wash up on the shore of a river. Here they make their first contact with the wild boy, Gau. Eventually, you'll be able to befriend Gau by giving him food. Gau knows where Sabin and Cyan can find a mask to breathe underwater and continue their adventure to Narshe.-Page 81-Serpent TrenchThe Serpent Trench is an enemy-packed, fast-flowing river. The party follows the flow of the river and makes a few turns to reach underwater caves and safety in the port town of Nikeah.NikeahAfter the members of the party buy items, relics, armor and weapons, they can board a vessel and take off for Narshe, where they will meet up with the other members of the resistance.The Adventurers RegroupNow that all of the adventurers are back together, they can decide how they will proceed. The first thing to do is be victorious in a decisive battle, then listen carefully to the clues. Good Luck!-Page 82-Final Fantasy 3 AccessoriesNintendo Player's Guide: Final Fantasy 3Get the complete lowdown on Final Fantasy 3 in this 160-page player's guide, available now from Nintendo. The guide includes complete maps, strategies, and lists of all Items and Spells. A true adventurer can't be caught without it.Get your hands on Square ware.We've got a surprise for all you Square Heads! Now you can order the coolest T-shirts, posters and other great stuff from Square. Just check out the catalog on the Poster and call 1-800-889-7638 to order. Call the Squaresoft Game Counselors at 206-861-0303 if you don't have a catalog.
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