Final Fantasy IV [PC] Playthrough #085, NG++: Antlion; Mount Hobs: Mom Bomb; Fabul: Betrayal

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Published on December 24, 2020 11:42:14 AM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZBlT6NyfF1k

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Final Fantasy IV (2007)

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This is video #085 in my playthrough of Final Fantasy IV for the PC. This is episode 3 of the third playthrough. I am playing on Hard mode.

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Previously, Cecil, Rydia, and Tellah defeated the Octomammoth and cleared the Underground Waterway. Unfortunately, the Red Wings attacked Damcyan Castle and stole its Fire Crystal. In the process, Tellah's daughter was killed. Tellah has gone off to seek revenge. Edward joined the party and gave them the Hovercraft so they could access the Antlion's Den. They have gathered most of the Antlion's Den's treasures and reached the dungeon's save room. Now, they will obtain the Sand Pearl to cure Rosa of her desert fever.

Antlion's Den:

The party resumes in the save room on floor B1 of the Antlion's Den. They go out to the southern section of B1 and then go downstairs to B2.

On B2, they take the south-central exit to the lowest floor, the Antlion's Nest. A scene takes place when they reach the lowest level of the pit. "Antlions are quite docile." Not this one!

Boss time against the Antlion! When its eyes are white, it counters physical attacks. When its eyes are red, it counters magical attacks. Pretty easy if you keep this in mind. It is weak to ice-elemental attacks.

At the end of the battle, Edward jumps from Level 13 to Level 15.

Afterwards, the party obtains the Sand Pearl. Then, they begin their departure from the Antlion's Den. They go upstairs to B2. They continue up to floor B1.

Rydia reaches Level 20. She learns the Black Magic spell Pig and the Bardsong Toadsong.

The party exits the cave.

Overworld (time 6:26):

The party takes the Hovercraft west to Damcyan. Then, off the west coast, they go south across the shoals. Finally, they go southeast to Kaipo.

Kaipo (time 7:26):

The party goes to the northeast building in Kaipo. When, they examine Rosa, they use the Sand Pearl. A scene takes place. Rosa tells the party about Golbez and his hunt for the Crystals. The next is in Fabul, which is past Mount Hobs east of Damcyan Castle. Rosa the White Mage joins the party!

That night, a scene with Edward takes place. There is a battle in which he must defeat a Sahagin. He should definitely have the Lamia Harp from the Antlion's Den. Edward also has a visitation from the late Anna.

After the scene, we regain control of the party in the clinic. Rosa the White Mage joins at Level 15. She starts with the White Magic spells Cure, Hold, Slow, Libra, Sight, Raise, Protect, Cura, and Silence. She comes equipped with a Staff, a Sage's Surplice, and a Ruby Ring. She equips the Feathered Cap, Power Bow, and Holy Arrows that the party found in Damcyan Castle. She also updates her battle commands and goes into the back row.

North of the inn, near where Edward fought the Sahagin, the party finds another Item Lore augment. I'm considering giving this one to Tellah.

The party leaves Kaipo.

Overworld (time 15:27):

The party takes the Hovercraft back towards Damcyan Castle. The shoals to the east lead to Mount Hobs, which is on the western peninsula of a neighboring continent.

Mount Hobs (time 16:11):

The party starts on the Mount Hobs - West Slope. Just north of the entrance, they examine the big block of ice barring the way. A scene takes place. After a little encouragement, Rydia burns it down with magical fire. She learns the Black Magic spell Fire! Note that if you work hard to level up, she can learn Fira before she learns Fire.

After regaining control, the party climbs the West Slope. They take the northwest exit to the Mount Hobs - Vista.

Edward reaches Level 16. Cecil the Dark Knight reaches Level 21.

The chests in the south of the Vista contain a Tent, a Potion, a Gold Needle, and 960 gil.

The party uses the save point in the Vista to rest and save. A little early, perhaps, but a boss is coming up soon.

To the northeast, the party returns to the Mount Hobs - West Slope.

In the northeast of the West Slope, they exit to the Mount Hobs - Summit.

In the southeast of the Summit, a chest contains Holy Arrows.

When the party ascends the northern staircase, a scene takes place. The party finds a monk of Fabul, Yang, confronting a horde of monsters. We gain control of him in a battle against three Domovoi. With Yang's Kick command, he can finish them off in one swift blow.

However, this leaves one Bomb behind. The party rushes to Yang's aid.

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