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Final Fantasy II  The Empire of Barmekia is on a mad quest to enslave the world. The only ones who can stand in their way is Queen Hilda of Phin's small Resistance movement. But thrown out of their castle, and with the clock ticking, can anything be done? Four young orphans, Frionel, Maria, Guy, and Lionheart, are the world's last chance for freedom... Walkthrough CHAPTER I: THE REBELLION'S NEW HOPE ========================================================================= A.) Altea Enemies: DkKnight, LegEater, Hornet, Goblin Treasures: Potion Boss: None ========================================================================= You'll be given the chance to name four characters.  There is no default option, but the names are, in the order that you'll name them, Frioniel, Leonheart, Maria, and Guy.  As the game starts, you are immediately thrown into a fight against 4 DkKnights. Your party will be wasted quickly, so don't even try to put up a fight. Frioniel will awake in Altea after a short dialogue between Hilda, the Princess of Phin, and Ming-Wu, Phin's White Mage.  Apparently, your group was escaping Phin as the Paramekian empire was invading it. You were ambushed on your way out. Once Frioniel awakes, he steps outside and re-unites with Guy and Maria. Leonheart has yet to be found, unfortunately. Your party then seeks audience with the Princess. Listen to her speech, then learn the password Wild Rose. Repeat it back to her and she will suggest that you search for Leonheart in Phin. You're now free to head for Phin, but I suggest talking to the townsfolk and rebels to learn what's going on. After talking to the King, who's wounded, head down the stairs and grab the Potion. Be sure to talk with Paul, Gordon, and Tobul (disguised as the old man in the weapons shop). Now, head for the armor shop and buy a Buckler, three Leather Gauntlets, and two Leather Helmets.  Give Guy a Leather Helmet, Buckler, and Leather Gauntlet. Give your other Leather Helm to Frioniel, and give him a Leather Gauntlet too. Maria has to get stuck with the leftovers, no Helmet for her just yet=). Hit select and move Maria to the back row. You should have some gil left, but not enough to buy anything. It's time to earn some cash, and gain some skill levels while you're at it. After exiting the town, wander around, butchering the Hornets, LegEaters, and Goblins that attack you.  Right now, your hit% is probably terrible; well, it is terrible. This goes especially for the Bow, which is not only weak, but pretty innacurate.  Although many players choose to equip Maria with Canes, Knifes, or Javelins rather than Bows, I believe that Bows are the best of the choices.  Although finding a 'good' bow will take a while, once you get one, you'll see the bonus of being be able to attack forcefully and not fear retaliation. Canes are typically good for their 'as item' powers, which can be used whether the item is equipped or not. I would recommend building Frioniel's Sword and Shield skill level to at least level 4.  Also do this for Maria's Bow level.  This will prove very useful, and give you an extra edge in the beginning.  Once you get the money, buy Maria a Cure Spell and a Leather Helmet.  Once that's finished, head north to Gatea. At Gatea, you'll want to purchase the Leather Armor for Maria, at a rather hefty price of 100 gil. It's worth it, though.  Now, head for Phin, a bit north of Gatea (across the lake). ========================================================================= B.) Phin Enemies: Captain, LegEater, Hornet, Goblin Treasures: Potionx3, Ring Boss: None ========================================================================= In Phin, take care to avoid the "citizens."  They are really soldiers of the empire that will decimate your party mercilessly.  Instead, walk north and go one pace further than the wall.  Move east, then south, around the wall, and enter the pub.  In the pub, go talk to the bar tender.  Say Wild Rose, and he'll tell you that Scott, Prince of Kashuon, is dying. Follow the secret passage to Scott's bed, and talk to him.  Say White Rose, and Scott will give you a Ring.  He wants you to tell his brother, Gordon, to have pride in his abilities.  He also wishes you to inform the King that Phin was only captured because Duke Borgan betrayed the rebels, and is now an Imperial General (you'll cross swords with him soon enough). Scott then perishes, after mentioning Hilda. Take the Ring, and open the three treasure chests for Potions. Head back to Altea. Show the Ring to Gordon on your way to the Hideout (not needed, but improves the story a little). Inside, talk to Hilda. She'll beg you to find the legendary Mithril, thus allowing the Rebels to be better equipped.  Learn the keyword Mithril, and repeat it to her. She'll now mention the Warship, a terrifying Imperial weapon that's being built in Bofsk.  Learn Warship, and recite it back to her.  She'll tell you that it's even better than Cid's Airship.  Cid, by the way, was the Captain of Phin's White Knights, and is now a transport pilot.  Ming-Wu says he'll accompany you on your quest for Mithril, and brings along his Canoe. Talk to the rebels; one of them will tell you that Josef in Salamando may know the whereabouts of the Mithril.  Talk to the King, and he'll issue a death sentence on Borgan (right, like he has any power anyway). Now, you can head for Palm, a town northeast of Altea, by means of Canoe, but you should wait.  Before you leave, you might want to buy Fire, Ice, and Bolt for Maria and Ice, Bolt, and Cure for Guy.  This will cost you 2400 gil, so be patient->It's worth it. Also, give Ming-Wu's Copper Armor to Frioniel, and give Frioniel's Leather Armor to Ming-Wu. Now that you have Ming-Wu, you might stand a chance against Mysidian enemies. If you have a reasonably strong Bolt and Fire spells and reasonably high HP, walk around on the tip of the peninsula south of Altea.  The enemies here are from later in the game.  If you're lucky, you'll run into Mallows and Puddings.  Use the select-cancel trick (see secrets section B) here, and when you're done, blast the Mallows with Bolt and Puddings with Fire. Use Ming-Wu to Safe and Cure the party. ========================================================================= C.) The Mithril Mine Enemies: Soldier, Goblin, G.Goblin, Balloon, Slime, Zombie, LandTrtl Treasures: Potionx2, EyeDrop, 261 Gil, Fire, Exit, Mithril Boss: Sargeant ========================================================================= Once you have the Canoe, you're free to row northeast from Altea and follow the short trail to Palm, a small town.  There's nothing of real worth in Palm as of yet, though there is some new armor.  If you want, get a Copper Gauntlet for Guy and Maria.  Talk to the pirate near the entrance and he'll take you to Poft for a small price of 32 Gil.  Poft doesn't offer much in terms of weaponry or armor either, but it does have an airship service.  In the pub, talk to Cid's attendant, she'll offer to fly you to various locations: Bofsk, Salamando, Semite, and Kashuon.  Since you may be making some hefty purchases, I suggest walking east of Poft to Bofsk, rather than flying there. On a side note, mention the Warship to Cid to get his "professional" opinion on the craft. Bofsk has been occupied by the Empire (it's teeming with Imperial soldiers) and its citizens are being forced to construct the mighty Warship (that huge thing in the valley northwest of Bofsk). The commander standing in the middle of the town is the Dark Knight, a new villain hired by the Empire to oversee the Warship's construction. In the southwest corner is an Imperial commander that's actually a spy, but he can't help you since the Dark Knight is present.  Go to the armory and buy Silver Armor for Frioniel, Maria, and Guy. Give the Copper Armor back to Ming-Wu, and sell the Leather Armor.  The Bronze equipment isn't worth the gil it costs, mainly because the defense boost is paltry. Head back to Poft, and this time go northwest to Salamando.  This town has also been occupied by the empire; much of the population has been forced to mine Mithril in the cave behind Semite Falls (The Mithril you want is there).  You can talk to Josef in the northeast house, who asks you if you are Imperial spies (really, who would admit to being a spy?). Ask him about the Warship and Airship and he will pass you off for fools. Ask him about the Mithril and he'll tell you that it's being mined in the cave behind Semite Falls. Say Wild Rose to him and he'll poke fun at the rebels for getting kids to do their work.  Once you're done interrogating Josef, go to the Weapon's Shop and buy a Long Sword for Frioniel and a Long Bow for Maria.  Sell the Broad Sword and Bow. Buy the Battle Axe for Guy, and give his old Axe to Ming-Wu. Sell the Cane. Rest at the inn, if you need it, and then head out west until you reach a river/lake, and then paddle your way to the small cave.  Save, and enter the Semite Cave. Get the treasure in the northwest for 10 gil, then head to the southeast for 200 gil.  Head west to the stairwell (southwest corner). On the second floor, get the EyeDrop from the northwest treasure, then head up the north path for a Potion.  Grab the second Potion from the southeast and head the easternmost of three doors. You can go south for a 1 gil fortune, then head east for 50 gil (that's more like it).  Take the easternmost door to enter a room full of miners, including Paul. Nellie, standing next to Paul, is Josef's daughter. She's a hostage of the Empire. Talk to Paul and he'll agree to free the slaves and return to Salamando. However, he informs you that he, a master thief, could not find the Mithril. Head east to the staircase. On the fourth floor, be sure to get the spell Fire from the north treasure chest. Give it to Guy.  The exit is in the southeast.  If you happen to run into Slimes in this area, blast them with Maria's Ice Spell for a quick victory...physical attacks are useless (just as they were on Mallows and Puddings, the big brothers of Slimes, which you may have fought south of Altea). On the fifth floor, head past the door to the northeast corner. Open the treasure chest to get the Exit spell. However, LandTrtl shows up to reclaim what's his. He has 140 hp, and is weak to Ice.  Have Frioniel attack, have Maria cast Ice, Guy cast Ice (if he doesn't have it, attack), and have Ming-Wu cast Safe on the party. If anyone is badly hurt, have Ming-Wu heal them.  The LandTrtl should die quickly. Give Exit to Maria. Now return to the door and head inside.  Heal up, then talk to the Imperial Sargeant guarding the Mithril. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sargeant Hp: 140 Mp: 5 Weakness: None Reward: 200 Gil, Mithril Axe, Mithril Helm, Mithril Armor, Mithril Bow Attacks: Bow3, Physical Attack Strategy: Have Frioniel and Guy attack.  Maria should either cast Ice or Fire, whichever is at a higher level.  Ming-Wu should first Safe the party, then cast Dispel. From there, he can attack and cure when necessary. Although the Sargeant is pretty tough, he'll go down soon if you cure weaker character. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Note: The Sargeant doesn't always drop the Mithril equipment.* Grab the Mithril, then cast Exit.  Cure Maria (as Exit drains hp).  Save, and head back to Salamando.  There, Josef will give you information about the Warship and Airship.  Head back to Altea via Poft and Palm. ========================================================================= CHAPTER II: THE WARSHIP ========================================================================= A.) Bofsk Enemies: Soldiers, G.Goblins, LegEaters, VmpThorns, Balloon Treasures: Long Sword, Long Bow, Pass Boss: None ========================================================================= In Altea, show the Mithril to Gordon (not necessary, but if you like to see him belittle his own worth=)).  Head upstairs and show it to Hilda, who will tell you to take it to Tobul immediately.  So, head for the weapons shop and give the Mithril to the Old Man.  Now the Altean Weapon and Armor shops carry Mithril equipment, a lot more powerful than the previous armor and weapons. Definitely get the Mithril Sword and Shield for Frioniel.  You also want to get the Mithril Axe (if you don't have it) and Mithril Shield for Guy.  Everyone (but Ming-Wu) should get a nifty Mithril Helm.  If you have enough cash, get Mithril Gauntlets for Frioniel, Guy, and Maria.  If you want, give the Battle Axe to Ming-Wu, and sell the Axe.  Head back to Hilda. She'll tell you that the Dark Knight was called back to Paramekia on assignment, so Borgan was placed in control at Bofsk. Borgan's security is lax, and Hilda believes that her spies can now help you sabotage the Warship. Basically, you're to go to Bofsk and either destroy the Warship or delay its construction. Head to Palm (buy the Mithril Bow here if you don't have it!), then Poft, and then walk (or fly) to Bofsk. At Bofsk, you're now free to talk with the townspeople.  You'll learn that you need a Pass to board the Warship, which is surely going to attack Palm, Poft, and Altea.  You'll also learn that Borgan is a corrupt moron. With that in mind, talk to the spy in the southwest corner of town.  Tell him "Wild Rose" and he'll tell you to reach the Warship via the sewers. So head for the sewers, which are accessed by the little stairs. Take the left path to grab a Long Sword (not good at this point, but you can sell it for cash). Follow the straight forward path, grabbing the Long Bow in the southwest. The stairs are in the southeast. The second floor is even more simple than the first=).  Take the right path and follow it until you reach...the Dark Knight!? Apparently, he would never leave until his work was done.  He informs you that the Rebellion will be crushed by the completed Warship. He then departs, followed by Borgan, who calls you a "spoony guy."  You automatically follow them outside and watch the Warship take off. Quickly go back inside the Sewers and head east.  Take the door, grab the Pass and step onto the pentagram.  You'll find yourself standing outside of Bofsk. Head back inside to sell your Long Sword and Bow. Also, talk to the townspeople for some information on the towns attacked. When you're ready, head to Poft. You should notice that half the people of Poft were killed in the attack. Head to the Pub and talk to Cid.  Ask him about the "Airship."  He'll tell you that it runs off the "Sun Flame." The Sun Flame?  Ask him about the Sun Flame, and he'll tell you that enough Sun Flame in an engine will cause an explosion (Guess how the Warship will be destroyed). Hitch a boat ride back to Palm. Lots of people died here too, including the "sleaze" that was hitting on Maria. The Empire must pay... Head to Altea, and go to the hideout.  Most of the refugees fled there after the Warship's attacsk.  Un-equip Ming-Wu, then talk to Hilda. Ming-Wu will leave the party and will try to help the King. Hilda will beg you to find a way to destroy the Warship.  Ask her about the Sun Flame.  She'll say that its on the first floor of Kashuon, and you'll tell her that it can be used to destroy the Warship.  So, you need to get the Sun Flame. But to open the gates of Kashuon, you'll need the Goddess Bell, hidden somewhere to the north.  Go talk to Ming-Wu, and ask him about the Sun Flame. He'll mention the Fire Festival of Kashuon, and that you must get the EgilTorch to carry the Sun Flame.  Now, ask the King about the Sun Flame. Finally, he'll mention the Goddess Bell (and you can actually learn the keyword this time!!!). Learn it, and say it back to him, Ming-Wu, and Hilda. Hilda will tell you that Josef in Salamando may know the whereabouts of this bell.  Guess where you're going next? ========================================================================= B.) The Snow Cave Enemies: Snowman, Icicle, Ghoul, Zombie, Shadow, DeathHead, DualHead, Grenade, G.Goblin, Goblin, Balloon Treasures: IceSled, 250 gil, Battle Axe, Antidote, Mithril Cane, Ice Wind, Potionx2, Ice, Mithril Lance, Ancient Sword, Silver Armor, Goddess Bell Bosses: Adamanti, Borgan ========================================================================= Head back to Salamando and talk to Josef.  He'll join your party if you mention the Goddess Bell to him.  He'll also tell you that the only way to get onto to Snow Field is by using the Ice Sled, which Josef hid in the Semite Cave. Head for the Semite Cave and go to the Ice Block on the first floor.  Check the corner to the northeast of the ice block and you'll get the Ice Sled. Head for the Snow Field entrance northwest of Salamando and head east until you reach the Snow Cave.  On the first floor, grab the northwest chest for 100 gil and the southeastern one for 150 gil.  The exit is straightforward and easy to find. The second level has no treasure, so take the stairs.  From the entrance of the third floor, head northwest for an IceWind.  Take the northeast stairs to enter a treasure room.  Grab the Battle Axe (southeast), Antidote (center), and Mithril Cane (northwest). The Mithril Cane is guarded by Grenades (4-5) who are easily defeated by physical attacks.  Head back to the main room of the third floor. The exit of the third floor is in the southwest corner. Take the Potion in the northwest and head east to get Ice. You can get another Potion in the south-center. Finally, grab the Mithril Javelin from the southeast corner.  The fifth floor is also easily tractable, be sure to get the Ancient Sword (guarded by a Shadow and two Ghouls) in the southwest corner of the room and the Mithril Shield in the northwest. The Ancient Sword has terrible accuracy, I personally didn't equip it over the Mithril Sword.  Still, the weapon sells for a good price. Take the southeastern door to enter a lake-like area.  You can try to talk to the wandering beavers, but you won't understand them at all. For some odd reason, Guy can understand the leader beaver (the guy in the northwest corner).  Ask him about the Goddess Bell and he'll tell you that the right wall is fake.  So, head through the fake right wall. Follow the path until you reach a grotto with a treasure chest in the center.  Pop it open for a suit of Silver Armor, which you should give to Josef.  Give Josef the IceWind item you were saving from earlier in the Cave.  Then talk to the beast in front of the plaque, the Adamanti. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Adamanti Hp: 450 Mp: 0 Weakness: Ice Reward: 500 Gil Attacks: Physical Attack Strategy: Frioniel should attack, while Guy and Maria cast Ice.  Josef should use the IceWind, then attack.  Thankfully, the Adamanti is not strong enough to kill any one character in one blow, so you always have the chance to Cure. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- After cracking the Adamanti's shell, examine the Plaque to get the Goddess Bell. Now, follow the path through the door (you'll end up on floor 1). Before going down the staircase to the exit, heal your characters.  Then follow the stairs downwards until you run into Borgan, who valiantly attacks you. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Borgan Hp: 240 Mp: 20 Weakness: None Reward: 400 Gil Attacks: Physical Attack Strategy: For an Imperial General, Borgan is a joke.  Hack him to pieces, magic won't help.  I killed him in 1 turn->he's VERY easy. -------------------------------------------------------------------------