Final Fantasy XIII
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Final Fantasy XIII Upgrade Guide
Version 1.5
Author: M. S. Lewis
Contact Info:
[email protected]
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Reproducing this guide for anything other than personal, private use,
is a direct vilation of copyright.
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without express permission of the author.
>--TABLE OF CONTENTS-----------------------------------------------------[#ToC]
---Section-------------------------------------------------------Section Number
1. Introduction ........................................................ [#1.0]
2. Accessories ......................................................... [#2.0]
3. Weapons ............................................................. [#3.0]
Lightning ......................................................... [#3.a]
Sazh .............................................................. [#3.b]
Snow .............................................................. [#3.c]
Hope .............................................................. [#3.d]
Vanille ........................................................... [#3.e]
Fang............................................................... [#3.f]
Best Equipment ............................................... [#3.g]
4. General Equiptment Explinations...................................... [#4.0]
Special Properties Explained....................................... [#4.a]
Synthesis Traits................................................... [#4.b]
5. Tips & Tricks ....................................................... [#5.0]
Obtaining Catalysts ............................................... [#5.a]
Gathering Trapezohedron ........................................... [#5.b]
Triplicating Trapezohedron ........................................ [#5.c]
"Treasure Hunter" Trophy .......................................... [#5.d]
"Treasure Hunter" Checklist................................... [#5.e]
Grinding Locations................................................. [#5.f]
6. Credits & Thanks .................................................... [#6.0]
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__Version History_______________________
1.5 - 12.19.2010 - Added "Synthesis Traits", "Grind Locations", and
"Treasure Hunter Checklist" sections. Moved "Special Properties
Explained" section.
1.4 - 4.06.2010 - Added "Special Properties Explained" and moved the
"Best Equipment" sections.
1.3 - 3.31.2010 - Added the "Best Equipment" section
1.2 - 3.22.2010 - Corrected more errors, added some submitted tips and credits.
1.1 - 3.20.2010 - Corrected some minor errors. Added locations to find
accessories. Fleshed out the "Obtaining Catalysts" section.
1.0 - 3.19.2010 - Full guide, including Accessories, Weapons, Tips & Tricks,
and Credits & Thanks sections.
>==INTRODUCTION==========================================================[#1.0]
Welcome! This is a comprehensive guide to all of the accessories and weapons in
Final Fantasy XIII. Here you will find the max levels of all these items, the
catalysts used to transform them, and the bonuses that you will get when using
them.
There is also quite a bit of miscellaneous information in the "Tips $ Tricks"
section, including where to obtain catalysts, easier ways to obtain the
valuable Trapezohedrons, and some of the best grinding locations in the game.
This guide can also help you obtain two of the games most difficulty trophies:
Treasure Hunter (See "Treasure Hunter Trophy"/"Tresure Hunter Checklist") and
Master Seal.
Feel free to e-mail me with any comments or suggestions, just make sure to put
"FFXIII Guide..." in the subject (or something to that effect). If you want to
be credited for any suggestions, fixes, ect, make sure that you include your
username in the email as a signature. If there is no signature line, I will not
post a name from your email, mainly for protection of privacy reasons.
For simple navigation, use Ctrl+F to open your browser's search function, then
enter the section number found in the table of contents.
>==ACCESSORIES===========================================================[#2.0]
**Note: If you are going for the "Treasure Hunter" trophy, I advise that you
refrain from selling any accessories (other than duplicates) so that
you don't miss out on any item's upgrades at a later date.
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Item Name Max Level Transformation Cataltst
SPECIAL PROPERTY Min/Max
Where to find/Where to buy
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Transformed Into Max Leve Transformation Catalyst
SPECIAL PROPERTY Min/Max
Where to find/Where to buy
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**Note: Concerning "Where to find", I will only be listing the first
opportunity to find an item and the general location. For more
detailed information, you can check any of the other guides listed
in GameFAQ. Just copy the item name from this guide, then run a
search for the item with the Ctrl+F function.
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Iron Bangle lvl. 6 Millerite
HP +50 +50/+120
The Hanging Edge - Aerorail Trussway 12-E/B&W Outfitters
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Silver Bangle lvl. 6 Rhodochrosite
HP +100 +100/+180
Lake Bresha - Amid Timebound Waves/B&W Outfitter
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Tungsten Bangle lvl. 11 Cobalite
HP +150 +150/+230
Palumpolum - Felix Heights/B&W Outfitters
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Titanium Bangle lvl. 11 Perovskite
HP +200 +200/+280
- - -/B&W Outfitters
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Gold Bangle lvl. 11 Uraninite
HP +250 +200/+280
The Palamecia - Bridge Access/B&W Outfitters
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Mythril Bangle lvl. 16 Mnar Stone
HP +300 +250/+350
Yaschas Massif - The Pass of Paddra/B&W Outfitters
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Platinum Bangle lvl. 21 Scarletite
HP +400 +300/+450
Mah'habara - Maw of Abyss/Sanctum Labs
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Diamond Bangle lvl. 26 Adamantite
HP +500 +500/+1000
Mission 26/- - -
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Adamant Bangle lvl. 36 Dark Matter
HP +800 +800/+1500
Orphan's Cradle - The Tesseracts/- - -
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Wurtzite Bangle lvl. 51 - - -
HP +1500 +1500/+3000
- - -/- - -
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Power Wristband lvl. 6 Cobalite
STR +20 +20/+60
The Pulse Vestige - Ambulatory/B&W Outfitters
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Brawler's Wristband lvl. 11 Uraninite
STR +50 +50/+120
Palumpolum - The Estheim Residence/B&W Outfitters
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Warrior's Wristband lvl. 11 Scarlitite
STR +100 +100/+180
Mission 23/B&W Outfitters
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Power Glove lvl. 11 Dark Matter
STR +150 +150/+250
Eden - Edenhall/- - -
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Kaiser Knuckles lvl. 11 - - -
STR +200 +200/300
- - -/- - -
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Magician's Mark lvl. 6 Cobalite
MAG +20 +20/+60
Lake Bresha - Amid Timebound Waves/B&W Outfitters
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Shaman's Mark lvl. 11 Uranite
MAG +50 +50/+120
Palumpolum - Rivera Towers/B&W Outfitters
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Sorcerer's Mark lvl. 11 Scarlitite
MAG +100 +100/+180
Mission 5/B&W Outfitters
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Weirding Glyph lvl. 11 Dark Matter
MAG +150 +150/+250
Orphan's Cradle - The Tesseracts/- - -
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Magistral Crest lvl. 11 - - -
MAG +200 +200/300
- - -/- - -
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Black Belt lvl. 6 Uraninite
PHYS RES +10% +10%/+20%
The Vile Peaks - Wrack and Ruin/B&W Outfitters
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General's Belt lvl. 11 Adamantite
PHYS RES +15% +15%/+25%
Mission 44/B&W Outfitters
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Champion's Belt lvl. 11 - - -
PHYS RES +20% +20%/+30%
- - -/- - -
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Rune Bracelet lvl. 6 Uraninite
MAG RES +10% +10%/+20%
The Palamecia - Bridge Access/B&W Outfitters
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Witch's Bracelet lvl. 11 Adamantite
MAG RES +15% +15%/+25%
The Archylte Steppe/B&W Outfitters
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Magus's Bracelet lvl. 11 - - -
MAG RES +20% +20%/+30%
- - -/- - -
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Royal Armlet lvl. 11 Dark Matter
DAM RES +5% +5%/+15%
The Palamecia - Cargo Access/Sanctum Labs
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Imperial Armlet lvl. 6 - - -
DAM RES +10% +10%/+20%
- - -/- - -
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Ember Ring lvl. 6 Cobalite
FIRE RES +20 +20%/+30%
The Vile Peaks - Devastated Dreams/- - -
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Blaze Ring lvl. 6 Uraninite
FIRE RES +25% +25%/+35%
Eden - Siren Park/- - -
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Salamandrine Ring lvl. 6 - - -
FIRE RES +30% +30%/+40%
- - -/- - -
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Frost Ring lvl. 6 Cobalite
ICE RES +20 +20%/+30%
Mission 11/- - -
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Icicle Ring lvl. 6 Uraninite
ICE RES +25% +25%/+35%
- - -/- - -
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Boreal Ring lvl. 6 - - -
ICE RES +30% +30%/+40%
- - -/- - -
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Spark Ring lvl. 6 Cobalite
LIGHTNING RES +20 +20%/+30%
Lake Bresha - Forgotten Commons/- - -
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Fulmen Ring lvl. 6 Uraninite
LIGHTNING RES +25% +25%/+35%
Mission 6/- - -
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Raijin Ring lvl. 6 - - -
LIGHTNING RES +30% +30%/+40%
- - -/- - -
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Aqua Ring lvl. 6 Cobalite
WATER RES +20 +20%/+30%
The Sunleth Waterscape - Rain-spotted Veil/- - -
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Riptide Ring lvl. 6 Uraninite
WATER RES +25% +25%/+35%
Sulyya Springs - Subterranean Lake/- - -
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Nereid Ring lvl. 6 - - -
WATER RES +30% +30%/+40%
- - -/- - -
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Zephyr Ring lvl. 6 Cobalite
WIND RES +20 +20%/+30%
The Archylte Steppe/- - -
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Gale Ring lvl. 6 Uraninite
WIND RES +25% +25%/+35%
Taejin's Tower - Fourth Tier/- - -
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Sylphid Ring lvl. 6 - - -
WIND RES +30% +30%/+40%
- - -/- - -
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Clay Ring lvl. 6 Cobalite
EARTH RES +20 +20%/+30%
The Archylte Steppe/- - -
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Siltstone Ring lvl. 6 Uraninite
EARTH RES +25% +25%/+35%
- - -/- - -
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Gaian Ring lvl. 6 - - -
EARTH RES +30% +30%/+40%
- - -/- - -
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Giant's Glove lvl. 6 Perovskite
DEBRAVE RES +30% +30%/+45%
Mission 28/B&W Outfitters
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Warlord's Glove lvl. 11 - - -
DEBRAVE RES +40% +40%/60%
- - -/- - -
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Glass Buckle lvl. 6 Perovskite
DEFAITH RES +30% +30%/+45%
- - -/B&W Outfitters
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Tektite Buckle lvl. 11 - - -
DEFAITH RES +40% +40%/60%
- - -/- - -
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Metal Armband lvl. 6 Perovskite
DEPROTECT RES +30% +30%/+45%
The Vile Peaks - Munitions Necropolis/B&W Outfitters
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Ceramic Armband lvl. 11 - - -
DEPROTECT RES +40% +40%/60%
- - -/- - -
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Serenity Sachet lvl. 6 Perovskite
DESHELL RES +30% +30%/+45%
- - -/B&W Outfitters
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Safeguard Sachet lvl. 11 - - -
DESHELL RES +40% +40%/60%
- - -/- - -
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Glass Orb lvl. 6 Perovskite
SLOW RES +30% +30%/+45%
Taejin's Tower - Fourth Tier/B&W Outfitters
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Dragonfly Orb lvl. 11 - - -
SLOW RES +40% +40%/60%
- - -/- - -
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Star Pendant lvl. 6 Perovskite
POISON RES +30% +30%/+45%
The Gapra Whitewood - Field Trial Range S/B&W Outfitters
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Starfall Pendant lvl. 11 - - -
POISON RES +40% +40%/60%
- - -/- - -
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Pearl Necklace lvl. 6 Perovskite
IMPERIL RES +30% +30%/+45%
Mission 4/B&W Outfitters
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Gemstone Necklace lvl. 11 - - -
IMPERIL RES +40% +40%/60%
- - -/- - -
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Warding Talisman lvl. 6 Perovskite
CURSE RES +30% +30%/+45%
Palumpolum - Nutriculture Complex/B&W Outfitters
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Hexbane Talisman lvl. 11 - - -
CURSE RES +40% +40%/60%
- - -/- - -
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Pain Dampener lvl. 6 Perovskite
PAIN RES +30% +30%/+45%
The Palamecia - Rotary Shaft/B&W Outfitters
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Pain Deflector lvl. 11 - - -
PAIN RES +40% +40%/60%
- - -/- - -
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White Cape lvl. 6 Perovskite
FOG RES +30% +30%/+45%
The Palamecia - Rotary Shaft/B&W Outfitters
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Effulgent Cape lvl. 11 - - -
FOG RES +40% +40%/60%
- - -/- - -
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Rainbow Anklet lvl. 6 Perovskite
DAZE RES +30% +30%/+45%
The Fifth Ark - Lower Traverse/B&W Outfitters
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Moonbow Anklet lvl. 11 - - -
DAZE RES +40% +40%/60%
- - -/- - -
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Cherub's Crown lvl. 6 Perovskite
DEATH RES +30% +30%/+45%
Orphan's Cradle - The Tesseracts/B&W Outfitters
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Seraph's Crown lvl. 11 - - -
DEATH RES +40% +40%/60%
- - -/- - -
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Guardian Amulet lvl. 2 Perovskite
CRITICAL: PROTECT - - -
Palumpolum - Central Arcade/Magical Moments
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Shield Talisman lvl. 2 - - -
AUTO: PROTECT - - -
- - -/- - -
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Auric Amulet lvl. 2 Perovskite
CRITICAL: SHELL - - -
The Vile Peaks - Scrap Processing/Magical Moments
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Soulfont Talisman lvl. 2 - - -
AUTO: SHELL - - -
- - -/- - -
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Watchman's Amulet lvl. 2 Perovskite
CRITICAL: VEIL - - -
The Gapra Whitewood - Environmental Regulation/Magical Moments
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Shrouding Talisman lvl. 2 - - -
AUTO: VEIL - - -
- - -/- - -
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Hero's Amulet lvl. 2 Perovskite
CRITICAL: BRAVERY - - -
The Fifth Ark - Vestibular Hold/Magical Moments
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Morale Talisman lvl. 2 - - -
AUTO: Bravery - - -
- - -/- - -
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Saint's Amulet lvl. 2 Perovskite
CRITICAL: FAITH - - -
The Fifth Ark - Lower Traverse/Magical Moments
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Blessed Talisman lvl. 2 - - -
AUTO: FAITH - - -
- - -/- - -
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Zealot's Amulet lvl. 2 Perovskite
CRITICAL: VIGILANCE - - -
The Faultwarrens - Via Lunae (C1)/Magical Moments
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Battle Talisman lvl. 2 - - -
AUTO: VIGILANCE - - -
- - -/- - -
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Flambane Brooch lvl. 2 Perovskite
CRITICAL: BARFIRE - - -
Oerba - Rust-eaten Bridge/Magical Moments
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Flameshield Earring lvl. 2 - - -
AUTO: BARFIRE - - -
- - -/- - -
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Frostbane Brooch lvl. 2 Perovskite
CRITICAL: BARFROST - - -
Taejin's Tower - The Cloven Spire/Magical Moments
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Frostshield Earring lvl. 2 - - -
AUTO: BARFROST - - -
- - -/- - -
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Sparkbane Brooch lvl. 2 Perovskite
CRITICAL: BARLIGHTNING - - -
Taejin's Tower - Ground Tier/Magical Moments
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Sparkshield Earring lvl. 2 - - -
AUTO: BARLIGHTNING - - -
- - -/- - -
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Aquabane Brooch lvl. 2 Perovskite
CRITICAL: BARWATER - - -
Sulyya Springs - Subterranean Lake/Magical Moments
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Aquashield Earring lvl. 2 - - -
AUTO: BARWATER - - -
- - -/- - -
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Hermes Sandals lvl. 2 Perovskite
CRITICAL: HASTE - - -
Mission 34/- - -
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Sprint Shoes lvl. 2 - - -
AUTO: HASTE - - -
- - -/- - -
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Tetradic Crown lvl. 2 Scarletite
CRITICAL: TETRADEFENSE - - -
Orphan's Cradle - The Tesseracts/- - -
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Tetradic Tiara lvl.2 - - -
AUTO: TETRADEFENSE - - -
- - -/- - -
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Whistlewind Scarf lvl. 2 Rhodochrosite
ATB ADVANTAGE - - -
The Palamecia - Starboard Weather Deck/Moogleworks
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Aurora Scarf lvl. 2 Cobaltite
FIRST STRIKE - - -
- - -/- - -
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Nimbletoe Boots lvl. 2 - - -
IMPROVED EVASION - - -
- - -/Moogleworks
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Gold Watch lvl. 2 - - -
TIME EXTENSION - - -
Mission 64/- - -
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Champion's Badge lvl. 2 - - -
VICTORY: TP CHARGE - - -
Eden - Siren Park/- - -
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Survivalist Catalog lvl. 2 Uraninite
SHROUD SCAVENGER - - -
Mission 15- - -
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Collector's Catalog lvl. 2 Mnar Stone
ITEM SCAVENGER - - -
Taejin's Tower - Seventh Tier/Moogleworks
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Connoisseur Catalog lvl. 2 - - -
ITEM COLLECTOR - - -
- - -/- - -
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Hunter's Friend lvl. 2 Uraninite
KILL: LIBRA - - -
Mission 45/- - -
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Speed Sash lvl. 2 Mnar Stone
KILL: ATB CHARGE - - -
The Archylte Steppe/Moogleworks
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Energy Sash lvl. 2 - - -
KILL: TP CHARGE - - -
Mission 1/- - -
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Doctor's Code lvl. 2 - - -
INPROVED POTIONS - - -
The Sunleth Waterscape - Sun-dappled Trail/- - -
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**NOTE: Never sell Doctor's Codes. You only get three throughout
the entire game, and while they are useless as accessories,
if you fully upgrade them you can dismantle them for an
Elixer!
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Fire Charm lvl. 2 Mnar Stone
RANDOM: FIRE EATER - - -
The Archylte Steppe/- - -
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Ice Charm lvl. 2 Mnar Stone
RANDOM: ICE EATER - - -
The Archylte Steppe/- - -
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Lightning Charm lvl. 2 Mnar Stone
RANDOM: LIGHTNING EATER - - -
The Archylte Steppe/- - -
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Water Charm lvl. 2 Mnar Stone
RANDOM: WATER EATER - - -
Sulyya Springs - Subterranean Lake/- - -
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Wind Charm lvl. 2 Mnar Stone
RANDOM: WIND EATER - - -
The Archylte Steppe/- - -
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Earth Charm lvl. 2 Mnar Stone
RANDOM: EARTH EATER - - -
The Archylte Steppe/- - -
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Twenty-sided Die lvl. 2 - - -
RANDOM: NULLIFY DAMAGE - - -
Mission 48/- - -
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**NOTE: All of the charms listed above transform directly into the
Twenty-sided Die. You will receive a Twenty-sided Die from
one of the hunts, so there is really no need to give up the
charms.
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Growth Egg lvl. 2 - - -
CPx2 - - -
Mission 55/- - -
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Entite Ring lvl. 16 Uraninite
ELEMENTAL RES +10% 10%/25%
- - -/Sanctum Labs
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Goddess's Favor lvl. 2 - - -
RAPID RECOVERY - - -
- - -/- - -
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Ribbon lvl. 6 Dark Matter
RESILIENCE +20% 20%/25%
Reward for collecting 20 Chocobo Treasures/- - -
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Super Ribbon lvl. 6 - - -
RESILIENCE +25% 25%/30%
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Genji Glove lvl. 2 - - -
Uncapped Damage - - -
Mission 62/- - -
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**Note: If you find yourself not needing your third Genji Glove (you
get 3 from the missions, and your healer will likely never
need the uncapped damage), you can upgrade it completely
(just under 12k exp) and dismantle it for a Trapezhodron!
~ Thanks to Wavion for the tip!
>==WEAPONS===============================================================[#3.0]
**NOTE: Concerning the "Treasure Hunter" trophy. You only need to create one
tier 3 weapon for each character to obtain the "Treasure Hunter"
trophy.
<<<LEGEND>>>
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Tier 1 Weapon Name Max Level Transformation Cataltst
SPECIAL PROPERTY Min/Max STR Min/Max MAG
Where to Buy
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Tier 2 Weapon Name Max Level Transformation Catalyst
SPECIAL PROPERTY Min/Max STR Min/Max MAG
Where to Buy
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SPECIAL PROPERTY Min/Max STR Min/Max MAG
Where to Buy
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**Note: I am not including a "Where to find" segment in the weapon section,
only because all are either easily found during the playthrough, or
can be purchased for a reasonable price from the varius stores.
===LIGHTNING============================================================[#3.a]
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Blazefire Saber lvl. 26 Pervoskite
- - - +15/+115 +15/+115
Up In Arms
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Flamberge lvl. 61 Trapezohedron
- - - +23/+323 +23/+323
- - -
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Omega Weapon lvl. 100 - - -
- - - +26/+620 +26/+620
- - -
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Axis Blade lvl. 21 Adamantite
ATTACK: ATB CHARGE +8/+48 +8/+48
Plautus's Workshop
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Enkindler lvl. 41 Trapezohedron
ATTACK: ATB CHARGE II +13/+133 +13/+133
- - -
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Omega Weapon lvl. 100 - - -
ATTACK: ATB CHARGE II +18/+315 +18/+315
- - -
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Edged Carbine lvl. 26 Pervoskite
- - - +8/+83 +20/+170
Up in Arms
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Razor Carbine lvl. 61 Trapezohedron
- - - +10/+190 +28/+448
- - -
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Omega Weapon lvl. 100 - - -
- - - +12/+210 +30/+723
- - -
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Lifesaber lvl. 21 Scarletite
IMPROVED RAISE +8/+88 +8/+88
Plautus's Workshop
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Peacemaker lvl. 41 Trapezohedron
IMPROVED RAISE II +25/+225 +25/+225
- - -
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Omega Weapon lvl. 100 - - -
IMPROVED RAISE II +25/+520 +25/+520
- - -
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Gladius lvl. 26 Uraninite
- - - +25/+175 +13/+88
Up in Arms
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Helter-Skelter lvl. 61 Trapezohedron
- - - +28/+448 +10/+190
- - -
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Omega Weapon lvl. 100 - - -
- - - +30/+723 +12/+210
- - -
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Organyx lvl. 26 Cobalite
LEADENSTRIKE +37/+187 +37/+187
Gilgamesh, Inc.
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Apocalypse lvl. 61 Trapezohedron
IRONSTRIKE +50/+410 +50/+410
- - -
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Omega Weapon lvl. 100 - - -
IRONSTRIKE +57/+750 +57/+750
- - -
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Hauteclaire lvl. 26 Uraninite
STAGGER LOCK +13/+138 +13/138
Gilgamesh, Inc.
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Durandal lvl. 61 Trapezohedron
STAGGER LOCK +18/+378 +18/+378
- - -
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Omega Weapon lvl. 100 - - -
STAGGER LOCK +18/+711 +18/+711
- - -
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Lionheart lvl. 21 Scarletite
QUICK STAGGER +8/+68 +8/68
Plautus's Workshop
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Ultima Weapon lvl. 41 Trapezohedron
QUICK STAGGER +13/+213 +13/+213
- - -
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Omega Weapon lvl. 100 - - -
QUICK STAGGER +13/+508 +13/+508
- - -
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===SAZH=================================================================[#3.b]
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Vega 42s lvl. 26 Perovskite
- - - +12/+137 +14/+139
Up in Arms
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Altairs lvl. 61 Trapezohedron
- - - +20/+380 +30/+390
- - -
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Total Eclipses lvl. 100 - - -
- - - +20/+812 +30/+822
- -
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Spica Defenders lvl. 21 Scarletite
AUGMENTED MAINTENANCE +6/+46 +15/+95
Plautus's Workshop
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Sirius Sidearms lvl. 41 Trapezohedron
AUGMENTED MAINTENANCE II +20/+140 +20/+220
- - -
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Total Eclipses lvl. 100 - - -
AUGMENTED MAINTENANCE II +20/+713 +20/+911
- - -
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Denab Duellers lvl. 26 Perovskite
- - - +8/+108 +24/+249
Up in Arms
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Canopus AMPs lvl. 61 Trapezohedron
- - - +14/+374 +36/+636
- - -
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Total Eclipses lvl. 100 - - -
- - - +14/+608 +36/+1125
- - -
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Rigels lvl. 26 Uraninite
STAGGER LOCK +10/+160 +15/+165
Gilgamesh, Inc.
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Polaris Spoecials lvl. 61 Trapezohedron
STAGGER LOCK +16/+496 +24/+504
- - -
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Total Eclipses lvl. 100 - - -
STAGGER LOCK +16/+1006 +24/+1014
- - -
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Aldebaraus lvl. 26 Cobalitite
LEADENSTRIKE +0/+0 +40/+265
Gilgamesh, Inc.
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Sadalmelike lvl. 61 Trapezohedron
IRONSTRIKE +0/+0 +60/+660
- - -
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Total Eclipses lvl. 100 - - -
IRONSTRIKE +0/+0 +61/+1150
- - -
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Pleiades Hi-Powers lvl. 26 Perovskite
PAPER TIGER +40/+265 +0/+0
Gilgamesh, Inc.
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Hyades Magnums lvl. 61 Trapezohedron
SILK TIGER +60/+660 +0/+0
- - -
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Total Eclipses lvl. 100 - - -
SILK TRIGGER +61/+1150 +0/+0
- - -
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Antares Deluxes lvl. 21 Uraninite
CHAIN BONUS BOOST +12/+92 +18/+98
Plautus's Workshop
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Fomalhaut Elites lvl. 41 Trapezohedrons
CHAIN BONUS BOOST II +16/+216 +22/+222
- - -
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Total Eclipses lvl. 100 - - -
CHAIN BONUS BOOST II +16/+610 +22/+616
- - -
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Procyons lvl. 21 Dark Matter
STAGGER MAINTENANCE +14/+94 +9/+49
Plautus's WOrkshop
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Betelgeuse Customs lvl. 41 Trapezohedron
STAGGER MAINTENANCE II +20/+260 +18/+138
- - -
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Total Eclipses lvl. 100 - - -
STAGGER MAINTENANCE II +26/+620 +18/+414
- - -
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===SNOW=================================================================[#3.c]
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Wild Bear lvl. 26 Perovskite
- - - +15/+140 +15/+140
Up in Arms
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Feral Pride lvl. 61 Trapezohedron
- - - +23/+383 +23/+383
- - -
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Save the Queen lvl. 100 - - -
- - - +24/+717 +24/+717
- - -
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Paladin lvl. 21 Scarletite
IMPROVED GUARD +8/+88 +8/+88
Plautus's Workshop
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Winged Saint lvl. 41 Trapezohedron
IMPROVED GUARD II +13/+213 +13/+213
- - -
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Save the Queen lvl. 100 - - -
IMPROVED GUARD II +15/+510 +15/+510
- - -
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Rebel Heart lvl. 21 Uraninite
CRITICAL: POWER SURGE +5/+65 +10/+70
Plautus's Workshop
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Warrior's Emblem lvl. 41 Trapezohedron
CRITICAL: POWER SURGE II +8/+248 +17/+257
- - -
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Save the Queen lvl. 100 - - -
CRITICAL: POWER SURGE II +8/+602 +17/+611
- - -
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Power Circle lvl. 26 Scarletite
- - - +23/+198 +13/+38
Up in Arms
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Battle Standard lvl. 61 Trapezohedron
- - - +33/+513 +5/+125
- - -
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Save the Queen lvl. 100 - - -
- - - +34/+925 +4/+202
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Feymark lvl. 21 Uraninite
ENFEEBLEMENT +0/+0 +30/+130
Gilgamesh, Inc.
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Soul Blazer lvl. 41 Trapezohedron
HINDRANCE +0/+0 +60/+300
- - -
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Save the Queen lvl. 100 - - -
HINDRANCE +0/+0 +60/+1050
- - -
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Sacrificial Circle lvl. 26 Scarlitite
PAPER TIGER +41/+266 +41/+266
Gilgamesh, Inc.
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Indomitus lvl. 61 Trapezohedron
SILK TIGER +25/+565 +25/+565
- - -
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Save the Queen lvl. 100 - - -
SILK TRIGGER +30/+1020 +30/+1020
- - -
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Unsetting Sun lvl. 26 Pervoskite
STAGER LOCK +18/+168 +3/+53
Gilgamesh, Inc
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -</pre><pre id="faqspan-2">
Midnight Sun lvl. 61 Trapezohedron
STAGGER LOCK +23/+503 +6/+126
- - -
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Save the Queen lvl. 100 - - -
STAGGER LOCK +23/+815 +7/+205
- - -
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Umbra lvl. 21 Adamantite
IMPROVED WARD +13/+73 +20/+120
Plautus's Workshop
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Solaris lvl. 41 Trapezohedron
IMPROVED WARD II +15/+175 +25/+265
- - -
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Save the Queen lvl. 100 - - -
IMPROVED WARD II +14/+410 +26/+620
- - -
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===HOPE=================================================================[#3.d]
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Airwing lvl. 21 Uraninite
CRITICAL: SHIELD +18/+98 +12/+72
Plautus's Workshop
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Skycutter lvl. 41 Trapezohedron
CRITICAL: SHIELD II +31/+231 +45/+205
- - -
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Nue lvl. 100 - - -
CRITICAL: SHIELD II +31/+526 +45/+441
- - -
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Hawkeye lvl. 26 Perovskite
- - - +2/+27 +18/+193
Up in Arms
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Eagletalon lvl. 61 Trapezohedon
- - - +4/+124 +26/+506
- - -
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Nue lvl. 100 - - -
- - - +4/+202 +26/+917
- - -
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Otshirvani lvl. 21 Scarletite
SIPHON BOOST +6/+66 +14/+114
Plautus's Workshop
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Urubutsin lvl. 41 Trapezohedron
SIPHON BOOST II +18/+178 +20/+260
- - -
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Nue lvl. 100 - - -
SIPHON BOOST II +18/+513 +20/+713
- - -
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Ninuta lvl. 26 Perovskite
- - - +12/+137 +12/+137
Up in Arms
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Jatayu lvl. 61 Trpezohedron
- - - +18/+378 +18/+378
- - -
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Nue lvl. 100 - - -
- - - +18/+612 +18/+612
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Vidofnir lvl. 21 Scarletite
DEFENSE MAINTENANCE +6/+46 +14/+134
Plautus's Workshop
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Hresvelgr lvl. 41 Trapezohedron
DEFENSE MAINTENANCE II +8/+128 +20/+300
- - -
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Nue lvl. 100 - - -
DEFENSE MAINTENANCE II +8/+305 +20/+713
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Simurgh lvl. 21 Uraninite
STIFLED MAGIC +28/+168 +0/+0
Gilgamesh, Inc.
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Tezcatlipoca lvl. 41 Trapezohedron
FETTERED MAGIC +35/+395 +0/+0
- - -
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Nue lvl. 100 - - -
FETTERED MAGIC +35/+926 +0/+0
- - -
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Malphas lvl. 26 Perovskite
PAPER TIGER +30/+205 +30/+205
Gilgamesh, Inc.
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Naberius lvl. 61 Traezohedron
SILK TIGER +40/+520 +40/+520
- - -
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Nue lvl. 100 - - -
SILK TRIGGER +40/+832 +40/+832
- - -
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Alicanto lvl. 26 Uraninite
STAGGER LOCK +10/+110 +10/+110
Gilgamesh, Inc.
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Caladrius lvl. 61 Trapezohedron
STAGGER LOCK +14/+374 +14/+374
- - -
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Nue lvl. 100 - - -
STAGGER LOCK +14/+608 +14/+608
- - -
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===VANILLE==============================================================[#3.e]
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Binding Rod lvl. 26 Perovskite
- - - +18/+168 +12/+37
Up in Arms
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Hunter's Rod lvl. 61 Trapezohedron
- - - +22/+442 +18/+138
- - -
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Nirvana lvl. 100 - - -
- - - +22/+715 +18/+216
- - -
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Tigerclaw lvl. 26 Cobaltite
LEADENSTRIKE +23/+198 +23/+198
Gilgamesh, Inc.
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Wyrmfang lvl. 61 Trapezohedron
IRON STRIKE +36/+516 +36/+516
- - -
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Nirvana lvl. 100 - - -
IRON STRIKE +36/+828 +36/+828
- - -
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Healer's Rod lvl. 21 Adamantite
IMPROVED CURE +8/+48 +8/+48
Plautus's Workshop
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Physician's Staff lvl. 41 Trapezohedron
IMPROVED CURE II +20/+180 +20/+280
- - -
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Nirvana lvl. 100 - - -
IMPROVED CURE II +28/+424 +28/+424
- - -
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Pearlwing Staff lvl. 26 Perovskte
- - - +2/+27 +15/+140
Up in Arms
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Brightwing Staff lvl. 61 Trapezohedron
- - - +3/+123 +21/+381
- - -
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Nirvana lvl. 100 - - -
- - - +3/+201 +21/+912
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Rod of Thorns lvl. 26 Perovskite
- - - +6/+131 +6/+131
- - -
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Orochi Rod lvl. 61 Trapezohedron
- - - +16/+436 +16/+43
- - -
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Nirvana lvl. 100 - - -
- - - +16/+709 +16/+709
- - -
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Mistlteinn lvl. 21 Scarletite
ALLY KO: POWER SURGE +5/+65 +11/+131
Plautus's Workshop
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Erinye's Cane lvl. 41 Trapezohedorn
ALLY KO: POWER SURGE II +7/+167 +15/+335
- - -
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Nirvana lvl. 100 - - -
ALLY KO: POWER SURGE II +7/+403 +15/+807
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Belladonna Wand lvl. 21 Uraninite
IMPROVED DEBUFFING +5/+65 +11/+131
Plautus's Workshop
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Malboro Wand lvl. 41 Trapezohedron
IMPROVED DEBUFFING II +7/+167 +15/+335
- - -
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Nirvana lvl. 100 - - -
IMPROVED DEBUFFING II +7/+403 +15/+807
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Heavenly Axis lvl. 26 Uraninite
STAGGER LOCK +5/+80 +11/+161
GIlgamesh, Inc.
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Abraxas lvl. 61 Trapezohedron
STAGGER LOCK +7/+247 +15/+495
- - -
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Nirvana lvl. 100 - - -
STAGGER LOCK +7/+403 +15/+807
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Blaided Lance lvl. 26 Perovskite
- - - +55/+130 +35/+85
Up in Arms
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Glaive lvl. 61 Trapezohedron
- - - +60/+300 +17/+137
- - -
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Kain's Lance lvl. 100 - - -
- - - +60/+753 +17/+314
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Dragoon Lance lvl. 21 Uraninite
STIFLED MAGIC +39/+179 +0/+0
Gilgamesh, Inc.
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Dragonhorn lvl. 41 Trapezohedron
FETTERED MAGIC +65/+385 +0/+0
- - -
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Kain's Lance lvl. 100 - - -
FETTERED MAGIC +71/+962 +0/+0
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Patisan lvl. 26 Perovskite
- - - +6/+31 +39/+189
Up in Arms
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Rhomphaia lvl. 61 Trapezohedron
- - - +10/+130 +47/+467
- - -
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Kain's Lance lvl. 100 - - -
- - - +10/+307 +47/+839
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Shamanic Spear lvl. 21 Uraninite
ENFEEBLEMENT +0/+0 +47/+187
Gilgamesh, Inc.
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Heretic's Halberd lvl. 41 Trapezohedron
HINDRANCE +0/+0 +50/+370
- - -
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Kain's Lance lvl. 100 - - -
HINDRANCE +0/+0 +50/+941
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Punisher lvl. 21 Scarletite
STAGGER: TP CHARGE +20/+100 +31/+151
Plautus's Workshop
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Banescissor Spear lvl. 41 Trapezohedron
STAGGER: TP CHARGE II +22/+222 +38/+318
- - -
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Kain's Lance lvl. 100 - - -
STAGGER: TP CHARGE II +22/+517 +38/+731
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Pandoran Spear lvl. 21 Scarletite
IMPROVED DEBUFFING +20/+100 +31/+151
Plautus's Workshop
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Calamity Spear lvl. 41 Trapezohedron
IMPROVED DEBUFFING II +22/+222 +38/+318
- - -
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Kain's Lance lvl. 100 - - -
IMPROVED DEBUFFING II +22/+616 +38/+830
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Taming Pole lvl. 26 Uraninite
STAGGER LOCK +23/+148 +23/+148
Gilgamesh, Inc.
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Venus Gospel lvl. 61 Trapezohedron
STAGGER LOCK +30/+390 +30/+390
- - -
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Kain's Lance lvl. 100 - - -
STAGGER LOCK +30/+921 +30/+921
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Gae Bolg lvl. 21 Scarletite
IMPROVED COUNTER +23/+103 +12/+92
Plautus's Workshop
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Gungnir lvl. 41 Trapezohedron
IMPROVED COUNTER II +30/+230 +20/+220
- - -
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Kain's Lance lvl. 100 - - -
IMPROVED COUNTER II +48/+642 +48/+642
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===BEST EQUIPMENT=======================================================[#3.g]
I've had a lot of emails recently asking about the best equipment for each
character. Below is a list of what I used during the end-game material, but
keep in mind that there is no cut and dry way to equip characters and have
them perfect every time. That being said, here we go:
WEAPONS:
Lightning: Lionheart (for Commando)
Axis Blade (for Ravager)
Sazh: Vega 42s (multiple roles)
Rigels (for Commando)
Snow: Paladin (he's best as a Sentinel anyway)
Hope: Hawkeye
Vanille: Healer's Staff (for Medic)
Belladonna Wand (for Saboteur)
Fang: Taming Spear
ACCESSORIES:
These are the accessories that I felt best suited my main party. My main
party was made up of Lightning as Ravager/Healer/Commando, Fang as
Sentinel/Saboteur/Commando, and Hope as Healer/Ravager/Synergyst. I would
swap other characters in every now and then if I needed their special
abilities (Vanille's Death comes to mind). Anyway, here's my main party's
accessory set-up:
Lightning: Kaiser Knuckles
Magistral Crest
Sprint Shoes
Supper Ribbon
Fang: Kaiser Knuckles
Kaiser Knuckles
Sprint Shoes
Supper Ribbon
Hope: Wurtzite Bangle
Magistral Crest
Sprint Shoes
Supper Ribbon
Those Supper Ribbons are also your swap spot. If you're farming for items
and CP, you can swap those out for Catalogs and Growth Egg. If you're
farming 5-star ratings, equip the Gold Watch on someone.
Also, if you're Equipping Lightning with the Axis Blade or it's second
tier, Enkindler, be aware that these weapons are part of the Synthesis
group called "Boost" (not the third tier of the weapon however). The other
items in the Boost catagory are:
- Hermes Sandals
- Sprint Shoes
- Whistlewind Scarf
- Aurora Scarf
- Nimbletoe Boot
If you equip these accessories rather than the ones lsited above, you will
get a synthesized ability that raises the speed of the ATB gauge:
- 2 items - ATB Rate +10%
- 3 items - ATB Rate +15%
- 4 items - ATB Rate +20%
- 5 items - ATB Rate +30%
When you add the ATB speed increase with Auto-Haste and the innate ability
of the Axis Blade, Lightning will be able to drive up the chain gauge
with ease.
>===GENERAL EQUIPMENT EXPLINATIONS=======================================[#4.0]
This section contains general information on equpment, including an
explination of the special properties, as well as a detailed guide to all
of the game's Synthesis abilities.
===SPECIAL PROPERTIES EXPLAINED=========================================[#4.a]
***NOTE: All of the game's special properties (found on weapons) are explained
below. First you'll see the property name, then the game's
description (in quotes), then my comments below that.
***NOTE: Note that the second name given on any property simply means that the
proprty is increased with that rank. Rank two of all applicable
proprties are found on Tier II and Tier III weapons.
Attack: ATB Charge/Attack: ATB Charge II
"Slightly recharges ATB gauge each time an enemy is attacked"
Great for speeding up a character's ATB rate, especially effective
if combined with Haste and the Boost synthesis bonus.
Improved Raise/Improved Raise II
"Slightly boosts HP restored to allies by Raise"
Nice for healers, but looses effectiveness further into the game
since you won'tbe dying as much (and when you probably won't have
chance to caste Raise then anyway).
Leadenstrike/Ironstrike
"Greatly reduces ATB gauge recharge rate."
This is a negative effect, slowing down the ATB gauge. Can be offset
with Haste and other bonuses.
Stagger Lock
"Prevents staggering of enemies"
Not as bad as it sounds, since other characters can still stagger
the enemy and the character can still raise the chain gauge.
Quick Stagger
"Allows instant staggering of enemies near their stagger threshold."
Allows characters to stagger enemies quicker than usual.
Augment Maintenance/Augment Maintenance II
"Slightly extends the duration of offensive buffs."
Great for Synergysts.
Paper Tiger/Silk Tiger
"Greatly reduces maximum HP."
Horrible bonus... though it can be offset with HP boosting
accessories.
Chain Bonus Boost/Chain Bonus Boost II
"Slightly boosts the chain bonus gained by attacking an enemy."
Good ability for Ravagers.
Stagger Maintenance/Stagger Maintenance II
"Slightly extends the duration for which enemies remain staggered."
Increased stagger time is always a good thing. If you have no other
options for a weapon, use it, but there are generally better
options.
Critical: Shield/Critical: Shield II
"Slightly boosts physical and magic resistance when HP is critical."
An ok bonus, but its generally not the best idea to leave your
characters in critical condition.
Siphon Boost/Siphon Boost II
"Slightly boosts ATB gauge recovery from Siphon abilities."
Good for Ravagers.
Defense Maintenance/Defense Maintenance II
"Slightly extends the duration of defensive buffs."
Good for Synergysts.
Stifled Magic/Fettered Magic
"Greatly reduces magic damage dealt to enemies."
Very bad for magic users, but ok for commandos.
Improved Guard/Improved Guard II
"Slightly enhances the effectiveness of Mediguard and Steelguard."
Good for Sentinals.
Critical: Power Surge/Critical: Power Shield II
"Slightly boosts Strength and Magic when HP is critical."
An ok bonus, but its generally not the best idea to leave your
characters in critical condition.
Enfeeblement/Hindrance
"Greatly reduces physical damage dealt to enemies."
Same as Stifled Magic, but lowers physical attacks instead.
Improved Ward/Improved Ward II
"Slightly enhances the effectiveness of Deathward and Fringeward."
Good for Sentinals.
Stagger: TP Charge/Stagger: TP Charge II
"Slightly restores party TP each time an enemy is staggered"
Good if you're using summons or trying to fill out your data log
with Libra.
Improved Debilitation/Improved Debilitation II
"Slightly boosts the success rate of debilitation abilities"
Good for Saboteurs.
Improved Counter/Improved Counter II
"Slightly boosts the effectiveness of counterattack abilities"
Good for Sentinals.
Improved Cure/Improved Cure II
"Slightly enhances the restorative effects of Cure spells."
Good for healers.
Ally Ko: Power Surge/Ally KO: Power Surge II
"Slightly boosts Strength and Magic each time an ally is KO'd."
An ok ability, but just like the critical properties, you don't
want to spend all your time with dead allies.
Improved Debuffing/Improved Debuffing II
"Boosts the success rate of debuffing abilities."
Good for Saboteurs.
===SYNTHESIS TRAITS=====================================================[#4.b]
The data in this section was compiled by Nyxlave.
**NOTE: Tier III weapons DO NOT belong to any synthesis group.
**NOTE: Level is equal to the number of items needed to gain an ability.
The number of items needed will be listed next to the ability level
factor.For example: 2 (Physical Wall: 5) means that equipping two
of the listed item will grant the "Physical Wall: 5" ability.
<<<LEGEND>>>
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[Ability Title]
Ability Description
Levels (where appropriate)
Contributing Weapon
Contributing Accessories
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High HP
Description: Increases the damage dealt by 20% when health is at 90%
or higher.
Levels: 2-5 (High HP: Power Surge)
Weapons: Paladin
Winged Saint
Healer's Staff
Physician's Staff
Accessories: Iron Bangle
Mythril Bangle
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Low HP
Description: Increases the damage dealt by 50% when health is at 10%
or lower.
Levels: 2-5 (Low HP: Power Surge)
Weapons: Lifesaber
Peacemaker
Rebel Heart
Warrior's Emblem
Airwing
Skycutter
Mistilteinn
Erinye's Cane
Accessories: Tungsten Bangle
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Physical Defense
Description: Nullifies a specific amount of damage from all physical
attacks.
Levels: 2 (Physical Wall: 5)
3 (Physical Wall: 10)
4 (Physical Wall: 20)
5 (Physical Wall: 30)
Weapons: Blazefire Saber
Flamberge
Gladius
Helter-Skelter
Wild Bear
Feral Pride
Power Circle
Battle Standard
Ninurta
Jatayu
Binding Rod
Hunter's Rod
Bladed Lance
Glaive
Accessories: Silver Bangle
Platinum Bangle
Power Wristband
Brawler's Wristband
Warrior's Wristband
Power Glove
Black Belt
General's Belt
Champion's Belt
Guardian Amulet
Shield Talisman
Hero's Amulet
Morale Talisman
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Magic Defense
Description: Nullifies a specific amount of damage from all magical
attacks.
Levels: 2 (Magic Wall: 5)
3 (Magic Wall: 10)
4 (Magic Wall: 20)
5 (Magic Wall: 30)
Weapons: Edged Carbine
Razor Carbine
Vega 42s
Altairs
Deneb Duellers
Canopus AMPs
Umbra
Solaris
Hawkeye
Eagletalon
Pearlwing Staff
Rod of Thorns
Orochi Rod
Partisan
Rhomphaia
Punisher
Banescissor Spear
Accessories: Gold Bangle
Diamond Bangle
Magician's Mark
Shaman's Mark
Sorcerer's Mark
Weirding Glyph
Rune Bracelet
Witch's Bracelet
Magus's Bracelet
Auric Amulet
Soulfont Talisman
Saint's Amulet
Blessed Talisman
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Damage Reduction
Description: Nullifies a specific amount of damage from all attacks.
Levels: 2 (Damage Wall: 5)
3 (Damage Wall: 10)
4 (Damage Wall: 20)
5 (Damage Wall: 30)
Weapons: Pleiades Hi-Powers
Hyades Magnums
Sacrificial Circle
Indomitus
Malphas
Naberius
Accessories: Titanium Bangle
Adamant Bangle
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[Element] Resistance
Description: Increases the damage dealt by a percentage when using a
particular element (e.g. If you have Fire Damage: +20%,
all attacks utilizing the fire element will deal 20%
more damage, including Commando attacks while you have
Enfire cast on you.)
**NOTE: When you are a Ravager, using Flamestrike while
imbued with Enfire will cause your Flamestrike
to take on the effects of Fira, dealing damage
to nearby enemies as well.
Levels: 2 ([Element] Damage: +20%)
3 ([Element] Damage: +30%)
4 ([Element] Damage: +50%)
Weapons: N/A
Accessories: Specific to Element
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Fire: Ember Ring
Blaze Ring
Salamandrine Ring
Flamebane Brooch
Flameshield Earring
Fire Charm
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Ice: Frost Ring
Icicle Ring
Boreal Ring
Frostbane Brooch
Frostshield Earring
Ice Charm
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Lightning: Spark Ring
Fulmen Ring
Raijin Ring
Sparkbane Brooch
Sparkshield Earring
Lightning Charm
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Water: Aqua Ring
Riptide Ring
Nereid Ring
Aquabane Brooch
Aquashield Earring
Water Charm
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Wind: Zephyr Ring
Gale Ring
Sylphid Ring
Wind Charm
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Earth: Clay Ring
Siltstone Ring
Gaian Ring
Earth Charm
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[Status Ailment] Resistance
Description: Reduces the amount of time a specific status ailment
lasts when successfully cast on character.
Levels: 2 ([Status Ailment] Duration: -20%)
3 ([Status Ailment] Duration: -40%)
4 ([Status Ailment] Duration: -60%)
Weapons: N/A
Accessories: Specific to Status Ailment
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Debrave: Giant's Glove
Warlord's Glove
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Defaith: Glass Buckle
Tektite Buckle
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Deprotect: Metal Armband
Ceramic Armband
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Deshell: Serenity Sachet
Safeguard Sachet
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Slow: Glass Orb
Dragonfly Orb
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Poison: Star Pendant
Starfall Pendant
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Imperil: Pearl Necklace
Gemstone Necklace
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Curse: Warding Talisman
Hexbane Talisman
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Pain: Pain Dampener
Pain Deflector
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Fog: White Cape
Effulgent Cape
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Daze: Raibow Anklet
Moonbow Anklet
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Adamancy
Description: Absorbs as health 1% of all damage dealt to enemies.
Levels: 4-5 (Vampiric Strike)
Weapons: Organyx
Apocalypse
Aldebarans
Sadalmelikes
Tigerclaw
Wyrmfang
Accessories: Cherub's Crown
Seraph's Crown
Zealot's Amulet
Battle Talisman
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Positive Effect
Description: Increases the duration of all buffs cast by this
character by a specified percentage.
Levels: 2 (Buff Duration: +30%)
3 (Buff Duration: +50%)
4 (Buff Duration: +70%)
5 (Buff Duration: +90%)
Weapons: Spica Defenders
Sirius Sidearms
Vidofnir
Hresvelgr
Belladonna Wand
Malboro Wand
Pandoran Spear
Calamity Spear
Gae Bolg
Gungnir
Accessories: Watchman's Amulet
Shrouding Talisman
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Boost
Description: Increases the rate at which the ATB Bar fills by a
specified percentage.
Levels: 2 (ATB Rate: +10%)
3 (ATB Rate: +15%)
4 (ATB Rate: +20%)
5 (ATB Rate: +30%)
Weapons: Axis Blade
Enkindler
Antares Deluxes
Fomalhaut Elites
Otshirvani
Urubutsin
Accessories: Herme's Sandals
Sprint Shoes
Whistlewind Scarf
Aurora Scarf
Nimbletoe Boots
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Gestalt
Description: "Random: Instant Chain" Gives every attack landed a
0.5% chance of instantly filling the Chain Gauge of the
enemy.
"Gestalt/TP Boost" increases the rate at which your
Gestalt Bar and TP bar fill.
Levels: 2-3 (Random: Instant Chain)
4-5 (Gestalt/TP Boost)
Weapons: Hauteclaire
Durandal
Lionheart
Ultimate Weapon
Rigels
Polaris Specials
Procyons
Betelgeuse Customs
Unsetting Sun
Midnight Sun
Alicanto
Caladrius
Heavenly Axis
Abraxas
Taming Pole
Venus Gospel
Accessories: Survivalist Catalog
Hunter's Friend
Speed Sash
Energy Sash
Champions Badge
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Ultimate Physic
Description: Nullifies ALL PHYSICAL DAMAGE and healing spells.
**NOTE: The only way to heal someone with this ability
is with either items or eidolon summoning.
Levels: 5 (Ethereal Mantle)
Weapons: Simurgh
Tezcatlipoca
Dragoon Lance
Dragonhorn
Accessories: Kaiser Knuckles
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Ultimate Magic
Description: Nullifies ALL MAGICAL DAMAGE and healing spells.
**NOTE: The only way to heal someone with this ability
is with either items or eidolon summoning.
Levels: 5 (Magic Damper)
Weapons: Feymark
Soul Blazer
Shamanic Spear
Heretic's Halberd
Accessories: Magistral Crest
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>==TIPS & TRICKS=========================================================[#5.0]
Below you will find some tips and tricks to make gathering all the dirrerent
catalysts easier, and even a way to make some money in the process.
===OBTAINING CATALYSTS==================================================[#5.a]
Millerite - The Motherlode - 3,000 gil
- PSICOM Executioner (Lake Bresha)
- Chocobo Treasure Hunting
Rhodochrosite - The Motherlode - 8,000 gil
- PSICOM Warlord (Palum Polum)
- Chocobo Treasure Hunting
- Mission 09 - Heave-ho
- Mission 16 - Surrogate Slaver
- Mission 20 - Words Unspoken
- Mission 56 - A Toothy Grin
Cobaltite - The Motherlode - 17,000 gil
- PSICOM Reaver (The Palamecia)
- Chocobo Treasure Hunting
- Mission 02 - Goodwill Hunting
- Mission 13 - Eternity Unpromised
- Mission 19 - Triangle of Tragedy
- Mission 25 - Spectral Hunt
Perovskite - The Motherlode - 30,000 gil
- Sanctum Templar (Orphan's Cradle)
Uraninite - The Motherlode - 45,000 gil
- Havoc Skytank (Palum Polum)-100%
- Mission 29 - Faltering Faith
- Mission 30 - Syphax, the Insidious
- Mission 36 - Dark Deliverance
- Mission 57 - What's Yours is Brine
Mnar Stone - The Motherlode - 60,000 gil
- Mission 47 - Unfocused Rage
- Mission 60 - Dégelà Vu
Scarletite - The Motherlode - 100,000 gil
- Adamanchelid (Archlytte Steppes)-1%
- Sacrifice (Eden/Orphan's Cradle)- 5%
- Mission 50 - Road to Predation
Adamantite - R&D Depot - 220,000 gil
Dark Matter - R&D Depot - 840,000 gil
- Shaolong Gui (Archlytte Steppes)-5%
Trapezohedron - R&D Depot -2,000,000 gil
- Adamantortoise (Archlytte Steppes)-1%
- Adamantoise (Archlytte Steppes)-1%
- Long Gui (Archlytte Steppes)-5%
- See "Gathering Trapezohedron" section below
===GATHERING TRAPEZOHEDRON==============================================[#5.b]
As you can tell by simply looking through the weapon list, you will need at
least 6 Trapezohedron to create 1 tier three weapon for each character
(1 Trapezohedron is required for each Tier 3 weapon). If you were to buy
these, you would be spending 12,000,000 gil. Considering the cost of
materials needed to upgrade weapons and accessories, the extra 12 million
is not a welcome sight. Here's how to bypass that cost:
The best time to do this is during post game. All you need is Vanille's Death
ability (available in the level nine crystarium). With this, you can easily
kill those huge Adamantoise creatures wandering around Gran Pulse. There is
also one in Leviathon Plaza in Eden. This is personally the best place to
farm, as there is a save point in the plaza next to the Adamantoise.
Now, to make this go as quickly as possible, give Vanille the Marlboro Wand
(Tier 2 of the Belladona Wand). Also, give her anything to boost her speed
(Hermes Sandals, Sprint Shoes, Whistlewind Scarf, Aurora Scarf, Nimbletoe
Boots).
Set up you party with Vanille as your lead, then a Sentinal and Medic. Your
Paradigm deck will be Attrition (SAB + SEN + MED).
Now, as soon as you enter battle with the Adamantoise, begin casting Death
with Vanille. This has a low probability of working, but keep at it. When the
creature dies, you will receive 40,000 CP, and you'll have a chance at
getting a Platinum Ingot (sells for 150,000 gil, 5% drop rate), or a
Trapezohedron (1% drop rate).
**Note that the Adamantoise are also a great way to farm money, and if you
come back after obtaining the Growth Egg you will gain a decent ammount of
CP from the fights as well.
===TRIPLICATING TRAPEZOHEDRON===========================================[#5.c]
Once you have one Trapezohedron, you can turn that one into three.
To do this, pick up a Mistilteinn, one of Vanille's weapons, buyable from
Plautus's Workshop for 11,000 gil. Along with this, you will need the
following materials:
159 Sturdy Bone \
89 Superconductor \ Total gil:
2 Particle Accelerator / 1,507,400 gil
28 Ultracompact Reactor /
1 Scarletite - (bought for 100,000 gil from "The Motherlode", or farmed
from enemies. See "Obtaining Catalysts" section.)
1 Trapezohedron
Now, use the following items to upgrade the Mistilteinn in this exact
order (for best cost effectiveness)
36 x Sturdy Bone
50 x Superconductor
1 x Scarletite
36 x Sturdy Bone
2 x Ultracompact Reactor
15 x Sturdy Bone
27 x Superconductor
1 x Trapezohedron
36 x Sturdy Bone
26 x Ultracompact Reactor
36 x Sturdy Bone
2 x Particle Accelerator
12 x Superconductor
The weapon should now be a maxed out Nirvana. Once you dismantle this, you
will receive:
71 x Monstrous Fang
60 x Entrancing Tail
36 x Moonblossom Seed
10 x Tear of Woe
3 x Trapezohedron
==="TREASURE HUNTER" TROPHY=============================================[#5.d]
After you have obtained every item in the lists above (exluding the multiple
tier 3 weapons, as noted at the beginning of the weapon section), you must
return to Bhakti in Oerba to claim the trophy. If you have not repaired the
robot yet, you must do so in order to speak with him. Once fixed, he will
give you the "Treasure Hunter" trophy and "Pulsian Pioneer" trophy, assuming
that you meet the conditions for both.
"Treasure Hunter" requires that you have held every single item in the game
at one point in time. Here is a checklist that you can feel free to
print to ensure that you have gotten every item (best if done from the
beginning so that you can mark them as you get them). Accessories are listed
alphabetically, while weapons are listed by tier for each character. [#5.e]
A printer friendly pdf version of this checklist can be found here:
http://www.mslewiswrites.com/finalfantasy13equipmentlist.pdf
ACCESSORIES_____________|_WEAPONS_______________________________________
<LIGHTNIG> <SAZH>
[] Adamant Bangle [] Blazefire Sabre [] Vega 42s
[] Aqua Ring [] Axis Blade [] Spica Defenders
[] Aquabane Brooch [] Edged Carbine [] Denab Duellers
[] Aquashield Earring [] Lifesaber [] Rigels
[] Auric Amulet [] Gladius [] Aldebaraus
[] Aurora Scarf [] Organyx [] Pleiades Hi-Powers
[] Battle Talisman [] Hauteclaire [] Antares Deluxes
[] Black Belt [] Lionheart [] Procyons
[] Blaze Ring [] Flamberge [] Altairs
[] Blessed Talisman [] Enkindler [] Sirius Sidearms
[] Boreal Ring [] Razor Carbine [] Canopus AMPs
[] Brawler's Wristband [] Peacemaker [] Polaris Specials
[] Ceramic Armband [] Helter-Skelter [] Sadalmelike
[] Champion's Badge [] Apocalypse [] Hyades Magnums
[] Champion's Belt [] Durandal [] Fomalhaut Elites
[] Cherub's Crown [] Ultima Weapon [] Betelguese Customs
[] Clay Ring [] Omega Weapon [] Total Eclipses
[] Collector's Catalog <SNOW> <HOPE>
[] Connoissuer Catalog [] Wild Bear [] Airwing
[] Diamond Bangle [] Paladin [] Hawkeye
[] Doctor's Code [] Rebel Heart [] Otschirvani
[] Dragonfly Orb [] Power Circle [] Ninuta
[] Earth Charm [] Feymark [] Vidofnir
[] Effulgent Cape [] Sacrficial Circle [] Simurgh
[] Ember Ring [] Usetting Sun [] Malphas
[] Energy Sash [] Umbra [] Alicanto
[] Entite Ring [] Feral Pride [] Skycutter
[] Fire Charm [] Winged Saint [] Eagletalon
[] Flamebane Brooch [] Warrior's Emblem [] Urubutsin
[] Flameshield Earring [] Battle Standard [] Jatayu
[] Frost Ring [] Soul Blazer [] Hresvelgr
[] Frostbane Brooch [] Indomitus [] Tezcatlipoca
[] Frostshield Earring [] Midnight Sun [] Naberius
[] Fulmen Ring [] Solaris [] Caladrius
[] Gaian Ring [] Save the Queen [] Nue
[] Gale Ring <VANILLE> <FANG>
[] Gemstone Necklace [] Binding Rod [] Blaided Lance
[] General's Belt [] Tigerclaw [] Dragoon Lance
[] Genji Glove [] Healer's Rod [] Partisan
[] Giant's Glove [] Pearlwing Staff [] Shamanic Spear
[] Glass Buckle [] Rod of Thorns [] Punisher
[] Glass Orb [] Mistlteinn [] Pandoran Spear
[] Goddess's Favor [] Belladonna Wand [] Taming Pole
[] Gold Bangle [] Heavenly Axis [] Gae Bold
[] Gold Watch [] Hunter's Rod [] Glaive
[] Growth Egg [] Wyrmfang [] Dragonhorn
[] Guardian Amulet [] Physician's Staff [] Rhomphaia
[] Hermes Sandals [] Brightwing Staff [] Heretic's Halberd
[] Hero's Amulet [] Orochi Rod [] Banescissor Spear
[] Hexbane Talisman [] Ernye's Cane [] Calamity Spear
[] Hunter's Friend [] Malboro Wand [] Venus Gospel
[] Ice Charm [] Abraxas [] Gungnir
[] Icicle Ring [] Nirvana [] Kain's Lance
[] Imperial Armlet
[] Iron Bangle
[] Kaiser Knuckles
[] Lightning Charm
[] Magician's Mark
[] Magistral Crest
[] Magus's Bracelet
[] Metals Armband
[] Moonbow Anklet
[] Morale Talisman
[] Mythril Bangle
[] Nereid Ring
[] Nimbletoe Boots
[] Pain Dampener
[] Pain Deflector
[] Pearl Necklace
[] Platinum Bangle
[] Power Glove
[] Power Wristband
[] Raijin Ring
[] Rainbow Anklet
[] Ribbon
[] Riptide Ring
[] Royal Armlet
[] Rune Bracelet
[] Safeguard Sachet
[] Saint's Amulet
[] Salamandrine Ring
[] Seraph's Crown
[] Serenity Sachet
[] Shaman's Mark
[] Shield Talisman
[] Shrouding Talisman
[] Siltstone Ring
[] Silver Bangle
[] Sorcerer's Mark
[] Soulfont Talisman
[] Spark Ring
[] Sparkbane Brooch
[] Sparkshield Earring
[] Speed Sash
[] Sprint Shoes
[] Star Pendant
[] Starfall Pendant
[] Super Ribbon
[] Survivalist Catalog
[] Sylphid Ring
[] Tektite Buckle
[] Tetradic Crown
[] Tetradic Tiara
[] Titanium Bangle
[] Tungsten Bangle
[] Twenty-sided Die
[] Warding Talisman
[] Warlord's Glove
[] Warrior's Wristband
[] Watchman's Amulet
[] Water Charm
[] Weirding Glyph
[] Whistlewind Scarf
[] White Cape
[] Wind Charm
[] Witch's Bracelet
[] Wurtzite Bangle
[] Zealot's Amulet
[] Zephyr Ring
===GRINDING LOCATIONS===================================================[#5.f]
1. Chapter 7 - Palumpolum - Hope's House
After the cutscene with Hope's father, a scene triggers in which an infinite
ammount of PSICOM Soldiers spawn. While not the best place to farm for CP, it
is one of the best places early on to farm for Gil. The soldiers drop both
Credit Chips and Incentive Chips, which sell for 500 gil and 2500 gil
respectively. For those that really want to start upgrading their equipment
early, this spot offers a great opportunity to earn the money early.
2. Chapter 8 - Nautilus - Clock Tower area
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There is a group of 5 Zwerg Metrodroids around one of the treasure spheres.
These won't really help you make progress with upgrading, but they do offer
640CP every time. To cause them to respawn, just return to the treasure
sphere in the Mall area and come back.
3. Chapter 9 - The Palamecia - The External Berth/Crew Corridors
Simply moving between these two areas will respawn all of the enemies in each
area. This area is a great place to farm for components. The Deckdrones drop
Digital Circuits and Silicone Oils and offer 141CP each. PSICOM Dragoons drop
Incentive Chips as a rare drop. The enemies inside the Crew Corridors can
drop Credit Chips and Incentive Chips and are worth a good deal of CP.
4. Chapter 11 - Mah'Habara - Maw of the Abyss
Run between the first Boxed Phalanx and the Juggernaut (not fighting these
two enemies) and you'll be able farm HUGE ammounts of CP, approximately
20,000 every ten minutes. On top of the large ammounts of CP available, the
bombs all have a chance to drop the Bomb Core component, which offers a good
ammount of EXP.
6. Chapter 11 - Taejin's Tower - Fifth Floor
**Thanks to JerQy for this grind spot.
This grind spot is simply repeating hunt Mission 24. Once you've defeated the
boss at the top of the tower you can return to the fifth floor and repeat
hunt Mission 24. The fight yields 6000 CP and a Moonblossom Seed (6000 gil),
and the fight can be completed in under a minute with a decently leveled
party. Once you start getting the hang of the fight, you can cut your time
even more, earning 60,000-90,000 CP and gil every 10 minutes.
5. Chapter 13 - Orphan's Cradle - final area of the Teesseracts
This is by far the BEST place in the entire game to farm, the only downside
is that you can never come back to this location once you leave. If you're
going for the "Master's Seal" trophy, the fastest way to do it is to max out
your characters here and now. This will go faster if you took the time to
grab the Growth Egg accessory during Chapter 11. There are three encounters
in this area that are simply repeats of the previous bosses from this
chapter: the Wladislaus, Jabberwocky, and Bandersnach enemies. Each one of
these encounters is worth 32,000CP. On top of the great ammount of CP, each
encounter offers a few drops that are also worth noting: Cie'th Tears and
Tears of Woe from the Wladislaus (nothing fantastic, but worth some EXP);
Moonblossom Seeds and Starblossom Seeds (worth 6000 gil and 13000 gil
respectively).
>==CREDITS & THANKS======================================================[#6.0]
- Me, for the data gathering and writing.
- SquareEnix, for making another wonderful installment in the Final Fantasy
series.
- GameFAQ, for hosting the guide and for creating a great place for gamers to
come together.
- Nyxlave for all his work on the Synthesis section of this guide.
- Kohan and GlaiveIcewind for informing me of gramatical errors.
- And to YOU, for reading the guide and giving me your feedback.
