Game:

Final Fantasy IX (2000)

Category:

Let's Play

Duration: 42:19

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Start up the stairs, and you will enter a battle with Tiamat. He carries a Grand Helm, Feather Boots, and Blood Sword. Try to use earth magic when you can. He's another high hit point boss, and you will have to keep the attack against him going strong. Use Grand Lethal if Zidane trances, as it can do up to 9999 per attack.

After the battle, go back and save if you like, and continue up the stairs to the Ruins. Follow the path to Lost Memory. Continue to the left and up a strange and awkward path. At the top, there is a save point which you should definitely use. Equip status-ailment preventing abilities and Ribbons or Protect Rings. Black Hoods, Glass Armlets, and Mythril Vests are also helpful here.

Walk under the waterfall into the Birth area. Quina will try to swim, and then believe that she is drowning, until Zidane points out that they aren't underwater at all.

Go right behind the coral formation and keep walking around and pressing X until you start a dialogue with an unknown entity. Persist in spite of the warnings, and you will be able to fight Hades. (He is an optional boss, but I can't imagine why anyone would choose not to fight him. Defeating him will get you access to the best synthesis shop in the game. I hope you got that Hammer from Queen Stella!) He carries a Robe of Lords, Battle Boots, Running Shoes, and Reflect Ring. After his defeat, he will congratulate you and ask you to bring him two pumice pieces. When you do, he will open his synthesis shop to you. You will need the Hammer to make some of these items. He will let you synthesize equipment, gems, and ethers.

When you're finished, walk up the stairs into the Ocean area. As you proceed, you will encounter the Kraken. Use fire attacks against him, and try to steal the Glutton's Robe, Wizard Rod, and Genji Helmet. Eliminate the tentacles first, and then cooperate on the main body. If you have Ribbons or Protect Rings equipped, his water attacks shouldn't be too much of a problem.

Afterwards, continue up the stairs into the Time Warp. If you keep going straight past the clock, you can find a hidden save point. Rest and save the game. Walk through the doorway at the top into Gaia's Birth. Walk forward, and there will be a short conversation with Garland. Climb up the ladder, and search the upper left corner for a Mace of Zeus. (Don't use this unless your party is protected against shadow damage.)

Equip the Locomotion ability on your party members, and either Auto-Float or equipment that protects against earth attacks. Climb the next ladder and go through the doors. Walk forward and the scene will change. You must now fight the Lich, another chaos guardian. Use Twister on him if Quina is in your party, and have Vivi bounce magic off a "Reflect"-ed party member if you brought him along. Try to steal the Black Robe, Siren's Flute, and Genji Gloves. Use Ramuh if you have Dagger with you. After the battle, make use of the hidden save point on the left. Move forward and step out into the area named To the Origin. Continue walking through space, and you will eventually come to a green light. Garland will have several things to say, and then will depart.

When you arrive in the Crystal World, walk up the glittering path. Your random encounters will be with weaker versions of the chaos guardians, so keep your characters in good health. Continue to follow the path until you come to a save point. Choose the people you want with you at the end. Equip the best items you have, as well as whichever of these abilities that you can: Auto-Regen, Restore HP, Auto-Reflect, Auto-Life, Auto-Haste, and HP + 10% or HP + 20%.

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