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Random Battle FAQ
By: Nfan42991 on Gamefaqs
Austin Self
Version 1.33
This Version Completed on: August 12, 2004

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Table of Contents
=================

1.Introduction
2.FAQS
3.Legal Information
4.Contact Information
5.Enemy Clan List
6.Versions
7.Credits

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1.Introduction
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
As you can see, this is a Random Battle FAQ. It will have every clan that you
might randomly battle on the world map. In each clan section, it will have
their abilities, jobs, monster type, and the equipment they hold. I will also
put strategies for defeating each battle, though not all may have a strategy.
In one of my future versions I will also put the enemy info for the Help
_____! Battles. Well, I hope you enjoy it!

This FAQ may be hosted on the following sites:
www.Gamefaqs.com
www.Gamespot.com
www.Neoseeker.com
www.Supercheats.com

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2.Frequently Asked Questions (FAQS)
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Q: Your guide is wrong! One of the people in my enemy clan ______ isn't an
archer; he's a soldier!

A: The members of enemy clans rarely change. So if they don't have the exact
same members, I can't help you with that.

Q: Why can't I steal any feather boots from Clan Shalo?

A: Unfortunately, boots and shoes cannot be stolen. Bummer.

Q: I haven't seen Clan _____ in a long time. Will they ever come back?

A: Some clans may appear only up to a certain point and certain clans may
appear more often than others. I don't know the answer to your question, but
you might try checking another FAQ or asking on the FFTA game help message
board.

Q: What are the average amounts of Gil and AP you receive for winning a
random battle?

A: 4000 Gil and 80 AP for each random battle. Usually.

Q: Which weapon can I teach my Nu Mou ultima blow with?

A: Um.... I think you're in the wrong FAQ. You might try the equipment FAQ.
But just for fun, the Zeus Mace :p

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3.Legal Information
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Copyright 2004 Austin Self. This guide may not be reproduced under any
circumstance except for personal, private use. It may not be placed on any
web site or public display without my permission. Use of this guide on a web
site or on public display without permission is a violation of copyright, and
strictly prohibited. Their respective copyright and trademark holders own all
copyrights and trademarks in this document.

To make all this simple... please do not use this without my permission
unless you possibly want to get into legal issues. If you find this guide
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4.Contact Information
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

OK now we're almost there. If you see an error or need to ask a question,
first check the FAQS part of this guide. If you don't figure it out there,
Gamefaqs message boards. Then, if no dice, contact me at [email protected].
Please also put Random Battle FAQ in the subject box so I won't toss it.
Thanks.

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5.Enemy Clan List
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

OK! Now we're getting somewhere! One tip, if you see Elemental., it means
Elementalist. I have to save space because of their rules. Also, some of the
equipment may not be all on one line, because of the "rule" of 79 characters
per line. You can also search for the clan you want info on. OK, here's what
you've been waiting for so I won't hold you back any more! Go find your info!

============
Aisen Ghosts
============
Enemy A-ability(s) R-ability S-ability Equipment
========================================================================
Floateye Gaze None W. Def. + None
Jawbreaker Adhere None None None
Tonberry Grudge None None None
Zombie Rot Counter None None
Zombie Rot None None None

Strategy
~~~~~~~~~~
Not a very hard battle. You should have little trouble. First, take out the
stupid Tonberry before he uses knife or karma. Knife takes away 9/10 of your
health, and karma is pretty much an instant KO. Luckily, Tonberries are very
slow. Then take out the Floateye and Jawbreaker. Easy enough. Then you can
take out the zombies so you don't have them come back.

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Antlions
========
Enemy A-ability(s) R-ability S-ability Equipment
========================================================================
Antlion Sandstorm Counter None None
Antlion Sandstorm Counter None None
Bomb Blaze None None None
Jawbreaker Adhere None W. Atk. + None
Toughskin Debilitate None None None

Strategy
~~~~~~~~~
Here, another easy battle. All I have to say is kill the Bomb first, that way
it won't keep using that stupid flame attack. Also, look out for the Antlions
twister, which takes away half of your health and is an area attack.

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Bloodthirsters
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Enemy A-ability(s) R-ability S-ability Equipment
========================================================================
Ahriman Glare None None None
Assasin Corner Return Fire None Heaven's
Cloud
Dark Gear
Juggler Stunt, Item None None Rondell
Dagger
Wygar
Masterberry Malice None None None
Vampire Illude None W. Atk. + None
Vampire Illude None None None

Strategy
~~~~~~~~~
You may not fight the Bloodthirsters until later in the game, but again, not
very hard. First get the Ahriman before he uses roulette, because it usually
kills one of your clan members. Then take out the Masterberry, or he might
use Voodoo, which is a souped up karma attack. Then get the Vampires last.
Also, steal the Wygar if you don't have one, because it can teach strikeback.
You could also steal the Heaven's Cloud and sell it for quick gil.

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Brass Dragoons
==============
Enemy A-ability(s) R-ability S-ability Equipment
===========================================================================
Defender Defend Last Berserk None Vajra
Maximillian
Dragoon Dragon Tech Strikeback None Partisan
Platemail
Dragoon Dragon Tech None None Ice Lance
Gold Armor
Paladin Chivalry None W. Def + Lohengrin
Platemail
Templar Sacred Skill Bonecrusher None Lionheart
Dragon Mail
Cross Helm

Strategy
~~~~~~~~~
These guys are average, but none of these random battles should be hard.
First, I recommend stealing the Vajra and Maximillian. The Maximillian armor
is one of the best in the game. Try not to attack the Templar directly, but
don't worry if you're guys are really strong. Other than that it's a snap.

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Clan Banisa
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Enemy A-ability(s) R-ability S-ability Equipment
===========================================================================
Animist Call Block Arrows None War Trumpet
Adaman Vest
Fighter Fighter Tech Strikeback None Sun Blade
Survival
Vest
Gladiator Spellblade Tech None Doublehand Atmos Blade
Power Sash
Warrior Battle Tech None Monkey Grip Predator
Round
Shield
Adaman Vest
White Monk Monk Tech, Item Counter None Dream Claws
Survival
Vest

Strategy
~~~~~~~~~
If they have anything you want, kill everyone else first. Watch out for
Strikeback, unless you've fought them a lot. Also, The White Monk really only
uses potions (only potion) So don't worry about the item. The animist will
probably stay behind and use Chocobo Rush so keep that in mind too.

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Clan Belmia
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Enemy A-ability(s) R-ability S-ability Equipment
===========================================================================
Assassin Corner Return Fire None Zanmato
Judo
Uniform
Gunner Gunmanship None Concentrate Chaos Rifle
Brigandine
Ninja Ninja Skill None Double Sword Ashura
Petalchaser
Ninja Gear
Sniper Sharpshoot, Item Auto-Regen None Twin Bow
Gaia Gear
Thief Steal Counter Maintenance Rondell
Dagger
Survival
Vest

Strategy
~~~~~~~~~
This is about as hard as it gets. Steal the Zanmato, if you don't have one
already, because it'll take a long time to get. The Ninja can attack you
twice in one turn, and he'll also inflict status ailments with his skills.
The Assassin is real strong, and the Gunner has long range + accuracy. But
still, not much trouble if you're at the right level.

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Clan Clatz
==========
Enemy A-ability(s) R-ability S-ability Equipment
===========================================================================
Animist Call None Maintenance Satyr Flute
Power Sash
Gadgeteer Pandora Auto-Regen None Dream Claws
Gaia Gear
Juggler Stunt Catch None Khukuri
Power Sash
Thief Steal Counter Maintenance Kard
Wygar
Time Mage Time Magic Return Fire None Terre Rod
Magus Robe

Strategy
~~~~~~~~~
You might not fight these guys until later too. Beware of Gadgeteer's Chroma
Gem. Don't fire arrows at the Time Mage, if you don't know what Return Fire
does already (and you should!) That's all folks!

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Clan Dip
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Enemy A-ability(s) R-ability S-ability Equipment
===========================================================================
Archer Aim None Concentrate Longbow
Leather
Garb
Archer Aim Block Arrows None Char Bow
Feather Cap
Leather
Garb
Soldier Battle Tech None None Short Sword
Cuirass
Thief Steal Counter None Jack Knife
Leather
Garb
White Mage White Magic None None White Staff
Hempen Robe

Strategy
~~~~~~~~~
Wonder why they're called Clan Dip? Their clan name represents their
toughness. No strategy for this one. If you have trouble with this, return
the game NOW! I'm not kidding! Go to the store and return the game NOW! But
really...

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Clan Hounds
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Enemy A-ability(s) R-ability S-ability Equipment
===========================================================================
Blue Mage Blue Magic, Item Damage > MP None Aqua Saber
Brigandine
Coeurl Scratch None Reveal None
Element. Spirit Magic Absorb MP None Survival
Vest
Colichemarde
Gunner Gunmanship None None Lost Gun
Survival
Vest
Lamia Song Counter None None
Red Cap Hit None W. Atk. + None

Strategy
~~~~~~~~~
Nothing good to steal here either. All I have to say is this is a good place
to catch monsters, if you haven't gotten them already.

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Clan Marble
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Enemy A-ability(s) R-ability S-ability Equipment
===========================================================================
Animist Call Block Arrows None Glass Bell
Leather
Garb
Archer Aim None None Longbow
Leather
Garb
Fencer Lunge Tech Reflex None Stinger
Chain
Plate
Soldier Battle Tech None None Silver
Sword
Bronze
Armor
Warrior Battle Tech None None Samson
Sword
Bronze
Armor

Strategy
~~~~~~~~~
Almost as horrible as Clan Dip. You don't need a strategy for this one
either.

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Clan Shalo
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Enemy A-ability(s) R-ability S-ability Equipment
===========================================================================
Warrior Battle Tech None None Shortsword
Bronze
Armor
Defender Defend Last Berserk None Defender
Bronze
Armor
White Monk Monk Tech Counter None Hard
Knuckles
Chain Plate
White Mage White Magic None None Guard Staff
Magus Robe
Animist Call None None Demon Bell
Leather
Garb

Strategy
~~~~~~~~~
NOTE!!! In order to save space I am indicating here that all members of Clan
Shalo have Feather Boots equipped. They're about average. OK, now.... try not
to fight them on water, unless you can provide feather boots for your own
clan members, because then, they may actually have a 0.2% chance of hitting
you!

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Cyril Band
==========
Enemy A-ability(s) R-ability S-ability Equipment
===========================================================================
Archer Aim None None Longbow
Chain Plate
Soldier Battle Tech None None Short Sword
Bronze
Armor
Thief Steal None None Kris Knife
Leather
Garb
Thief Steal Counter None Jack Knife
Leather
Garb
White Monk Monk Tech Counter None Rising Sun
Survival
Vest

Strategy
~~~~~~~~~
No strategy that's gonna keep you from beating the crap out of them :)

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Doned Faction
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Enemy A-ability(s) R-ability S-ability Equipment
===========================================================================
Dragoon Dragon Tech Counter None Dragon
Whisker
Gold Armor
Fighter Fighter Tech Bonecrusher None Venus Blade
Wygar
Sage Sagacity Skill Reflex None Lotus Mace
Gaia Gear
Sniper Sharpshoot Auto-Regen None Nike Bow
Dark Gear
Time Mage Time Magic Last Quicken None Sleet Rod
White Robe

Strategy
~~~~~~~~~
Well, steal Nike Bow and Dragon Whisker for some cash. Try to kill the Time
Mage quick before he uses his good moves but, you're a pro at this already
aren't you?

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Gaja Band
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Enemy A-ability(s) R-ability S-ability Equipment
===========================================================================
Dragoon Dragon Tech None None Gae Bolg
Platemail
Gunner Gunmanship None None Riot Gun
Survival
Vest
Hunter Hunt None W. Atk + Cranequin
Brigandine
Ninja Ninja Skill None Double Sword Petalchaser
Osafune
Ninja Gear
Red Mage Red Magic None M. Pow + Fleuret
Survival
Vest
Circlet

Strategy
~~~~~~~~~
For some reason, Gaja sounds like a Gladiator. Whatever, just thinking out
loud. Reeally not worth your time, unless you and your Cinquedea are after
some good abilities.

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Gertai Band
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Enemy A-ability(s) R-ability S-ability Equipment
===========================================================================
Assassin Corner Return Fire None Hades Bow
Dark Gear
Blue Mage Blue Magic Damage > MP Immunity Manganese
Brigandine
Juggler Stunt Return Fire None Jambiya
Power Sash
Ninja Ninja Skill,Item Last Haste Double Sword Kotetsu
Heaven's
Cloud
Ninja Gear
Sniper Sharpshoot Auto-Regen None Hunt Bow
Survival
Vest

Strategy
~~~~~~~~~
Ummmm..... next? Not hard at all, do whatever you think will work.

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Guard Patrol
============
Enemy A-ability(s) R-ability S-ability Equipment
===========================================================================
Bishop Prayer Return Magic None Judge Staff
Survival
Vest
Defender Defend None W. Def + Lionheart
Gold Armor
Bracers
Mog Knight Charge Last Haste None Flametongue
Platemail
Paladin Chivalry None Monkey Grip Vigilante
Round
Shield
Iron Armor
Sage Sagacity Skill None Shieldbearer Druid Mace
Blaze Robe
Templar Sacred Tech,Item Bonecrusher None Gae Bolg
Platemail
Cross Helm

Strategy
~~~~~~~~~
They have a variety of crap to use on you, but not a problem. Try to
concentrate on killing the Templar so he won't use any Phoenix Downs.
Get those Bracers if you care.

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Jagd Emissaries
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Enemy A-ability(s) R-ability S-ability Equipment
===========================================================================
Ahriman Glare None W. Atk + None
Gladiator Spellblade Tech Strikeback Doublehand Flametongue
Brigandine
Lamia Song Counter None None
Ninja Ninja Skill Last Haste Double Sword Kikuichimonji
Sniper Sharpshoot Auto-Regen None Master Bow
Survival
Vest
Summoner Summon Magic Return Fire Half-MP Pure Staff
Black Robe

Strategy
~~~~~~~~~
Get yourself that Master Bow if you please. As always, get rid of that
Ahriman first before, (gulp), you know, Roulette.

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Koring Band
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Enemy A-ability(s) R-ability S-ability Equipment
===========================================================================
Animist Call, Item Block Arrows None Glass Bell
Adaman Vest
Archer Aim None Concentrate Char Bow
Chain Plate
Bishop Prayer None None Guard Staff
Chain Plate
White Mage White Magic None None Cure Staff
Silken Robe
White Monk Monk Tech Counter None Rising Sun
Survival
Vest

Strategy
~~~~~~~~~
No strategy. Not even worth coming onto the map.

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Kudik Beasts
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Enemy A-ability(s) R-ability S-ability Equipment
===========================================================================
Antlion Sandstorm None W. Def + None
Red Panther Rake Counter Reveal None
Red Panther Rake Counter Reveal None
Sprite Trick None None None
Toughskin Debilitate Counter W. Def + None

Strategy
~~~~~~~~~
I have but one thing to say: CAPTURE!

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Lost Monsters
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Enemy A-ability(s) R-ability S-ability Equipment
===========================================================================
Big Malboro Reek None W. Atk + None
Floateye Gaze Counter None None
Grenade Boom! None None None None
Malboro Stench None None None None
Sprite Trick None None None None

Strategy
~~~~~~~~~
See above strategy.

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Ramble Band
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Enemy A-ability(s) R-ability S-ability Equipment
===========================================================================
Alchemist Alchemy Skill N/A M Pow.+ Mandragora
Fighter Fighter Tech Strikeback N/A Sun Blade
Brigandine
Ninja Ninja Skill N/A Double Sword Heaven's
Cloud
Petalchaser
Ninja
Gear
Sniper Sharpshoot Auto-Regen N/A Hades Bow
Dark Gear
Thief Steal Counter N/A Zorlin
Shape
Power
Sash
Gaia Gear

Strategy
~~~~~~~~~
Nothing, except to watch for the Ninja so he doesn't pull any crap.

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Rangers
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Enemy A-ability(s) R-ability S-ability Equipment
===========================================================================
Animist Call N/A N/A Demon Bell
Survival
Vest
Archer Aim Block Arrows N/A Char Bow
Leather
Garb
Elemental. Spirit Magic N/A N/A Fleuret
Adaman Vest
Fencer Lunge Tech N/A N/A Estoc
Chain Plate
White Mage White Magic N/A N/A White Staff
Hempen Robe

Strategy
~~~~~~~~~
I think you can get through this one without a strategy ;)

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Roaming Naiads
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Enemy A-ability(s) R-ability S-ability Equipment
===========================================================================
Icedrake Icewyrm N/A W. Def.+ N/A
Ice Flan Chill N/A N/A N/A
Lamia Song Counter N/A N/A
Lilith Poison Fang Block Arrows N/A N/A
Sprite Trick N/A N/A N/A

Strategy
~~~~~~~~~
*sigh*...... just capture.

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Roda Dragons
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Enemy A-ability(s) R-ability S-ability Equipment
===========================================================================
Bomb Blaze Counter N/A N/A
Firewyrm Dragon Blaze N/A N/A N/A
Firewyrm Dragon Blaze N/A W. Atk.+ N/A
Jelly Melt Counter N/A N/A
Toughskin Debilitate N/A N/A N/A

Strategy
~~~~~~~~~
Why are they called the Roda DRAGONS if only 2/5 of their team are Dragons?
Hmmm...... something to ponder.

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Sprohmknights
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Enemy A-ability(s) R-ability S-ability Equipment
===========================================================================
Fighter Fighter Tech Counter N/A Shadow
Blade
Chain
Plate
Soldier Battle Tech N/A N/A Shortsword
Bronze
Armor
Warrior Battle Tech N/A N/A Samson
Sword
Bronze
Armor
White Mage White Magic N/A N/A White Staff
Hempen
Robe
White Monk Monk Tech Counter N/A Rising Sun
Chain
Plate

Strategy
~~~~~~~~~
Why can't any clan have good jobs!? HUH!? No but these strategies are getting
too easy!

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Tribites
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Enemy A-ability(s) R-ability S-ability Equipment
===========================================================================
Blade Biter Crush N/A W. Atk.+ N/A
Coeurl Scratch N/A Reveal N/A
Red Panther Rake Counter Reveal N/A
Red Panther Rake Counter Reveal N/A
Toughskin Debiliate N/A W. Def.+ N/A

Strategy
~~~~~~~~~
The writer of this guide chose not to write a strategy for the reason that it
is the same as all the other monster only clans.

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Tricky Spirits
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Enemy A-ability(s) R-ability S-ability Equipment
===========================================================================
Cream Scorch N/A Geomancy N/A
Red Cap Hit N/A N/A N/A
Sprite Trick Counter N/A N/A
Sprite Trick N/A N/A N/A
Titania Fluoresce Block Arrows W. Atk.+ N/A

Strategy
~~~~~~~~~
Just one note that Titanias are uncapturable.

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Tubola Bandits
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Enemy A-ability(s) R-ability S-ability Equipment
===========================================================================
Blue Mage Blue Magic N/A N/A Shamshir
Adaman Vest
Hunter Hunt N/A N/A Master Bow
Survival
Vest
Illusionist Phantasm Skill N/A Half-MP Force Rod
Mistle Robe
Red Mage Red Magic N/A M. Pow.+ Gupti Aga
Mirage
Vest
Circlet
Thief Steal Counter N/A Scramasax
Survival
Vest

Strategy
~~~~~~~~~
Just don't bring your best items so that the Thief won't get them. Also, kill
the illusionist first.

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Wild Monsters
=============
Enemy A-ability(s) R-ability S-ability Equipment
===========================================================================
Coeurl Scratch N/A Reveal N/A
Grenade Boom! N/A N/A N/A
Icedrake Icewyrm Counter W. Def.+ N/A
Jelly Melt N/A N/A N/A
Malboro Stench N/A N/A N/A

Strategy
~~~~~~~~~
See every other all monster clan.

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Zoara Sect
==========
Enemy A-ability(s) R-ability S-ability Equipment
===========================================================================
Gladiator Spellblade Tech Strikeback N/A Atmos Blade
Wygar
Illusionist Phantasm Skill Absorb MP N/A Force Rod
Flurry Robe
Sage Sagacity Skill N/A W. Def.+ Lotus Mace
Gaia Gear
Templar Sacred Tech Bonecrusher N/A Arch Sword
Diamond
Armor
Cross Helm
Time Mage Time Magic Last Quicken N/A Flame Rod
Blaze Robe

Strategy
~~~~~~~~~
Cool name. But anyway, they have some nice gear and abilitys you might think
about getting.......

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6.Versions
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V. 1.0: All sections complete. Possible Spelling and Grammar errors.

V. 1.1: Minor info changes. Nothing big. New credits.

V. 1.3: New versions coming fast. ASCII Art by Osrevad. Credits.

V. 1.31: Minor Stuff. Extremely.

V. 1.32: New E-mail.

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7.Credits
~~~~~~~~~~
I would like to thank the following people for helping me:

Square Enix: for making this game! Great job!

CJayC: For posting my work on Gamefaqs, Thank you!

Various members of the FFTA message boards: For encouraging me to create this
FAQ

MasterOfSuikoden: for correcting my averages.

The Nintendo Power official players guide: For helping me through the game :p

Osrevad for the awesome ASCII art!

Hope you liked it!