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This guide is designed to get you all the achievements for this game. Anything beyond that such as boss strategies, detailed walkthroughs, or any information not focused around obtaining achievements will not be here. I recommend looking up a guide over at GameFAQs.
- Estimated achievement difficulty: 3/10
- Completion Time: 20 hours
- Minimum number of playthroughs needed: 2 (1 Normal and 1 NG+)
- Missable achievements: XX
- Skill based achievements: None
- Unobtainable/glitched achievements: None
$\color{goldenrod}{\textsf{The Empire of Baron}}$
- π 480 Gil, Ether, Tent from switch room (3/45 for Treasure Hunter I (10))
- π° Talk to Namingway
$\color{goldenrod}{\textsf{Town of Baron}}$
- π Potion (bush right of inn) (4/45 for Treasure Hunter I (10))
- π Potion (inside pot in inn) (5/45 for Treasure Hunter I (10))
- π Gnomish Bread, Tent, Eye Drops (upstairs inn switch room) (8/45 for Treasure Hunter I (10))
- π Potion (pot north of inn) (9/45 for Treasure Hunter I (10))
- π Potion (bush next to previous pot) (10/45 for Treasure Hunter I (10))
- π Tent, Bronze Hourglass (go in water, all the way south) (12/45 for Treasure Hunter I (10))
- π Eye Drops (go east by dancer and then south to dead end) (13/45 for Treasure Hunter I (10))
- π Phoenix Down (go north past old lady then all the west) (14/45 for Treasure Hunter I (10))
- π Gold Needle (go east from the Phoenix Down by the flowers) (15/45 for Treasure Hunter I (10))
$\color{goldenrod}{\textsf{Mist Cave 1F}}$
- π° Talk to Mappingway
- π Eye Drops, Potion x2, Tent (19/45 for Treasure Hunter I (10))
- πΊοΈ 100% Complete Mist Map (1/3 for Cartographer II (1))
- π Defeat Mist Dragon
I'm the Map (1) Listen to Mappingway's explanation on the maps
Misty (5) Defeat the Mist Dragon [New Game] [Active Battle] [Speed 1]
$\color{goldenrod}{\textsf{Kaipo}}$
- π Auto-Potion Augment
- π° Talk to Livingway
Record Keeper (1) Speak with Livingway and obtain the Bestiary
$\color{goldenrod}{\textsf{Underground Waterway South B1}}$
- π Dry Ether, Ether, Hi-Potion, Madien's Kiss, Phoenix Down, Potion, Tent (7/XX for Treasure Hunter II (10))
- πΊοΈ 100% Complete Map (1/7 for Cartographer I (5))
$\color{goldenrod}{\textsf{Underground Waterway South B2}}$
- π Ether, Ice Rod, Potion (10/XX for Treasure Hunter II (10))
- πΊοΈ 100% Complete Map (2/7 for Cartographer I (5))
$\color{goldenrod}{\textsf{Underground Waterway South B3}}$
- π 580 Gil, Bomb Fragment (12/XX for Treasure Hunter II (10))
- πΊοΈ 100% Complete Map (3/7 for Cartographer I (5))
$\color{goldenrod}{\textsf{Underground Waterway North B2}}$
- π Feather Cap, Potion (14/XX for Treasure Hunter II (10))
- πΊοΈ 100% Complete Map (4/7 for Cartographer I (5))
$\color{goldenrod}{\textsf{Underground Waterway North B1}}$
- π Bronze Hourglass, Ether, Shadowblade, Zeus's Wrath (18/XX for Treasure Hunter II (10))
- πΊοΈ 100% Complete Map (5/7 for Cartographer I (5))
$\color{goldenrod}{\textsf{Underground Waterway Underground Lake B2}}$
- π Hades Gloves, Hades Helm (20/XX for Treasure Hunter II (10))
- πΊοΈ 100% Complete Map (6/7 for Cartographer I (5))
$\color{goldenrod}{\textsf{Underground Waterway Underground Lake B1}}$
- π Hades Armor, Hermes Sandals (22/XX for Treasure Hunter II (10))
- πΊοΈ 100% Complete Map (7/7 for Cartographer I (5))
- π Defeat Octomammoth
Cartographer I (5) Obtain 100% map completion [Waterway maps]
Deep Fried (5) Defeat Octomammoth [New Game] [Active Battle] [Speed 1]
$\color{goldenrod}{\textsf{Damcyan Castle}}$
- π Power Bow, Ruby Ring, Feathered Cap (dungeon) (25/XX for Treasure Hunter II (10))
- π Potion, Antidote, Eye Drops, Gold Needle, Phoenix Down, Ether (hidden room in SW corner) (31/XX for Treasure Hunter II (10))
- π Elixir, Holy Arrows, Ice Arrows (corners of treasure room) (34/XX for Treasure Hunter II (10))
- π Tent (chest on main path) (35/XX for Treasure Hunter II (10))
$\color{goldenrod}{\textsf{Antlion's Den B1}}$
- π Gold Needle, Potion x3, Spider Silk, Tent (41/XX for Treasure Hunter II (10))
$\color{goldenrod}{\textsf{Antlion's Den B2}}$
- π Antarctic Wind, Ice Rod, Lamia Harp, Potion, Shadowblade, Spider Silk (47/XX for Treasure Hunter II (10))
- πΊοΈ 100% Complete Map (2/3 for Cartographer II (1))
$\color{goldenrod}{\textsf{Antlion's Den B1 Again}}$
- π Emergency Exit, Ether, Phoenix Down (50/XX for Treasure Hunter II (10))
- πΊοΈ 100% Complete Map (3/3 for Cartographer II (1))
Cartographer II (1) Obtain 100% map completion [Mist Cave] [Antlion's Den]
Treasure Hunter II (10) Obtain all Treasures [Underground Waterways] [Damcyan Castle] [Antlion Cave]
$\color{goldenrod}{\textsf{Antlion's Den B3}}$
- π Defeat Antlion (1/1 for Ants on a Log (5))
Ants on a Log (5) Defeat Antlion [New Game] [Active Battle] [Speed 1]
$\color{goldenrod}{\textsf{Return to Kaipo}}$
- π Item Lore Augment (North of Inn sparkling on ground)
Amplification (1) Obtain [Item Lore] Augment
$\color{goldenrod}{\textsf{Mount Hobs - West Slope}}$
- πΊοΈ 100% Complete Map Cartographer III (1))
$\color{goldenrod}{\textsf{Mount Hobs - Vista}}$
- π 960 Gil, Gold Needle, Potion, Text (4/XX for Treasure Hunter III (5))
$\color{goldenrod}{\textsf{Mount Hobs - Summit}}$
- π Holy Arrows (5/XX for Treasure Hunter III (5))
- π Defeat Mom Bomb
Not the Mama (5) Defeat Mom Bomb [New Game] [Active Battle] [Speed 1]
$\color{goldenrod}{\textsf{Mount Hobs - East Slope}}$
- πΊοΈ 100% Complete Map Cartographer III (1))
$\color{goldenrod}{\textsf{Fabul Castle}}$
- π° Talk to Recordingway (by Innkeeper)
- π Potion, Antarctic Wind, Bomb Fragment (3 Chests) (8/XX for Treasure Hunter III (5))
- π Zeus's Wrath (candle by stairs) (9/XX for Treasure Hunter III (5))
- π Bacchus's Wine (2nd floor vase) (10/XX for Treasure Hunter III (5))
- π Tent (top floor chest) (11/XX for Treasure Hunter III (5))
Music to my Ears (1) Speak with Recordingway and obtain the Event Theatre
$\color{goldenrod}{\textsf{Battle of Fabul Castle}}$
- π Hermes Sandals (after fights, crystal room, in pot) (11/XX for (Treasure Hunter III (5))
- π Spider Silk, Demon Shield, Ether (secret 3 chests to east) (11/XX for (Treasure Hunter III (5))
- π Deathbringer and Counter Augment (auto gift before leaving) (11/XX for (Treasure Hunter III (5))
Right Back at Ya! (1) Obtain [Counter] Augment
$\color{goldenrod}{\textsf{Mysidia}}$
- πͺ Equip Cecil with Counter Augment (Just a good fit for him)
- πͺ Equip Porom with Auto-Potion Augment (Gives Cry for later)
- πͺ Equip Palom with Item Lore Augment (Gives Bluff later)
$\color{goldenrod}{\textsf{On The Way to Mount Ordeals}}$
- π° Talk to Campingway (SW of Mount Ordeals)
Outdoor Man (1) Speak with Campingway the outdoorsman
$\color{goldenrod}{\textsf{Mount Ordeals - Entrance}}$
- π Potion x2 (11/XX for (Treasure Hunter III (5))
- πΊοΈ 100% Complete Map Cartographer III (1))
$\color{goldenrod}{\textsf{Mount Ordeals - Trail}}$
- π Hi-Potion x3 (11/XX for (Treasure Hunter III (5))
- πΊοΈ 100% Complete Map Cartographer III (1))
$\color{goldenrod}{\textsf{Mount Ordeals - Crossing}}$
- π Ether x2 (11/XX for (Treasure Hunter III (5))
- πΊοΈ 100% Complete Map Cartographer III (1))
$\color{goldenrod}{\textsf{Mount Ordeals - Summit}}$
- πΊοΈ 100% Complete Map Cartographer III (1))
- π Defeat Scarmiglione
Blighted Despot (5) Defeat Scarmiglione [New Game] [Active Battle] [Speed 1]
Cartographer III (1) Obtain 100% map completion [Mt.Hobs] [Mt.Ordeals]
$\color{goldenrod}{\textsf{Mount Ordeals - Crossing - Back Down}}$
- π Curse Augment (shiny of floor)
- πͺ Equip Palom with Curse Augment (Gives Dualcast later)
Treasure Hunter III (5) Obtain all Treasures [Mt.Hobs] [Fabul] [Mt.Ordeals]
$\color{goldenrod}{\textsf{Town of Mist - Go Past Baron, Through Cave}}$
- π Bomb Fragment (NE from Inn in bush) (20/45 for Treasure Hunter I (10))
- π Bomb Fragment x2 (south past trees in clearing) (22/45 for Treasure Hunter I (10))
- π Gold Hairpin, Clothing (NW building fireplace) (24/45 for Treasure Hunter I (10))
- π Polymorph Rod, Ruby Ring (south of fireplace hidden area) (26/45 for Treasure Hunter I (10))
$\color{goldenrod}{\textsf{Town of Baron}}$
- π° Talk to Jammingway in the Weapon/Armor Shop
- π 2000 Gil, Zeus's Wrath (behind shopkeepers) (28/45 for Treasure Hunter I (10))
- π 1000 Gil (right before secret passage) (29/45 for Treasure Hunter I (10))
Carry On (1) Speak with Jammingway the Bard
Treasure Hunter I (10) Obtain all Treasures [Baron Castle] [Baron Village] [Mist Cave] [Mist Village]
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You've Met With a Terrible Curse (1) Obtain [Curse] Augment
Gotcha! (2) Obtain [Bluff] Augment
Boohoo! (2) Obtain [Cry] Augment
Star Gazing (1) Oo
Only One (25) Help Puddingway the naive
Make it Double (1) Obtain [Twincast] Augment
Magnetic (5) Defeat Dark Elf [New Game] [Active Battle] [Speed 1]
Pumpkin Eater (1) Help Cheatingway the two-timer
Double Trouble (3) Obtain [Dualcast] Augment
Tidal Wave (1) Obtain [Tsunami] Augment
Last Stand (2) Obtain [Last Stand] Augment
Spill It! (3) Obtain [Fast Talker] Augment
Randomizer (1) Obtain [Recall] Augment
Hidden (3) Obtain [Hide] Augment
Song of the People (1) Obtain [Bardsong] Augment
Filthy Imposter (5) Defeat Cagnazzo [New Game] [Active Battle] [Speed 1]
Sneaky Boi (10) Defeat Baigan [New Game] [Active Battle] [Speed 1]
Mysidia's Finest (1) Get [Poisoned]
Ultimate Eidolon (5) Upgrade all Whyt's stats to 99
Triple Threat (5) Defeat Magus Sisters [New Game] [Active Battle] [Speed 1]
Underestimated (5) Defeat Barbariccia [New Game] [Active Battle] [Speed 1]
Two as One (5) Defeat Calcabrina [New Game] [Active Battle] [Speed 1]
Maximum Output (5) Obtain [Reach] Augment
The Doctor's In (5) Defeat Barnabas-Z followed by Dr.Lugae [New Game] [Active Battle] [Speed 1]
Manhood (5) Defeat Rubicante [New Game] [Active Battle] [Speed 1]
Queenly (10) Obtain Asura Eidolon [New Game] [Active Battle] [Speed 1]
Kingly (10) Obtain Leviathan Eidolon [New Game] [Active Battle] [Speed 1]
Narnia (10) Defeat Demon Wall [New Game] [Active Battle] [Speed 1]
Scrambled Eggs (1) Obtain [Focus] Augment
Dinner Time! (3) Obtain the Spo...on?
Your Majesty (25) Defeat Odin [New Game] [Active Battle] [Speed 1]
In the Dark (5) Obtain [Darkness] Augment
Blazing (2) Obtain [Inferno] Augment
Maximum Efficiency (2) Obtained [+50% MP] Augment
Members Only (5) Obtain [Gil Farmer] Augment
Sword of One (5) Obtain [Excalibur]
Speed Leveler (2) Obtain [Level Lust] Augment
Hallowed Father (25) Defeat Bahamut [New Game] [Active Battle] [Speed 1]
Fantastic Four (10) Defeat the 4 Archfiends [New Game] [Active Battle] [Speed 1]
Overheating (10) Defeat CPU [New Game] [Active Battle] [Speed 1]
Break the Walls Down (2) Obtain [Piercing] Augment
Beef Cake (2) Obtain [+50% HP] Augment
Maelstrom (10) Defeat White Dragon [New Game] [Active Battle] [Speed 1]
God of Counters (10) Defeat Dark Bahamut [New Game] [Active Battle] [Speed 1]
Doombringer (10) Defeat Plague Horror [New Game] [Active Battle] [Speed 1]
Extinction (10) Defeat Lunasaurus [New Game] [Active Battle] [Speed 1]
Oingo Boingo (10) Defeat Ogopogo [New Game] [Active Battle] [Speed 1]
Master Cartographer (10) Obtain [Treasure Hunter] Augment
Darkest of Matter (25) Obtain Dark Matter [New Game] [Active Battle] [Speed 1]
Moon Man (25) Defeat Zeromus [New Game] [Active Battle] [Speed 1]
Mysidia's Most Wanted (1) Get turned into a [Frog]
Mysidia's Pervert (1) Get turned into a [Pig]
Treasure Hunter IV (5) Obtain all Treasures [Ancient Waterways] [Troia Castle] [Troia] [Troia Chocobo Forest]
Cartographer IV (5) Obtain 100% map completion [Ancient Waterway] [Lodestone Cavern] [Tower of Zot] [Tower of Babil]
Treasure Hunter V (10) Obtain all Treasures [Agart] [Mythril] [Eblan Castle]
Treaure Hunter VI (10) Obtain all Treasures [Lodestone Cavern] [Tower of Zot] [Dwarven Castle]
Waster (2) Obtain [Salve] Augment
Saddening (1) Obtain [Eye Gouge] Augment from Mopingway the Apathetic
Whyt the Paladin (25) Obtain Whyt's [Paladin] Outfit
Whyt the Dragoon (25) Obtain Whyt's [Dragoon] Outfit
Whyt the White Mage (25) Obtain Whyt's [White Mage] Outfit
Whyt the Summoner (25) Obtain Whyt's [Summoner] Outfit
Whyt the Ninja (25) Obtain Whyt's [Ninja] Outfit
Treasure Hunter VII (5) Obtain all Treasures [Tower of Babil] [Eblan Cave]
Cartographer V (5) Obtain 100% map completion [Cave of Eblan] [Sylph Cave] [Passage of the Eidolons] [Sealed Cavern]
Tune-Up (2) Obtain [Upgrade] Augment
Two Fold (3) Obtain [Adrenaline] Augment
Scouter (1) Obtain [Analyze] Augment
Treasure Hunter VIII (5) Obtain all Treasures [Tomra] [Kokkol's Forge] [Sylph Cave] [Passage of the Eidolons] [Feymarch]
Heart Eyes (1) Suggest a Name to Lovingway the Romantic
Treasure Hunter IX (5) Obtain all Treasures [Sealed Cavern] [Lunar Tunnel] [Lair of the Father] [Giant of Babil]
Hiya! (2) Obtain [Kick] Augment
If This Is Tortue, Chain Me to the Wall (3) Obtain [Brace] Augment
One and Only (1) Obtain [????'s Love] Augment from Weddingway the groom-to-be
Moving to the Moon (1) Meet Hummingway & his wife
Free Spirit (5) Complete the Namingway Sidequest
Cartographer VI (5) Obtain 100% map completion [Lunar Tunnel] [Lair of the Father] [Giant of Babil] [Lunar Subterrane]
Adamant Armor (25) Exchange the [Pink Tail]
Onion Armor (25) Exchange the [Black Tail]
Onion Helm (25) Exchange the [Green Tail]
Onion Gloves (25) Exchange the [Yellow Tail]
Onion Sword (25) Exchange the [Red Tail]
Onion Shield (25) Exchange the [Blue Tail]
Proto-Babil (50) Defreat [Proto-Babil] [NG+++]_
Geryon (50) Defeat [Geryon] [NG+++]_
Sacrifices (3) Obtain [Phoenix] Augment
Regeneration (1) Obtain [Bless] Augment
All for One (2) Obtain [Omnicasting] Augment
Treasure Hunter X (25) Obtain all Treasures [Lunar Subterrane]
Knowing the Enemy (10) Scanned 100 enemy's data
Master Exterminator (50) Obtain Whyt's [Zeromus] Outfit
Windstorm (2) Obtain [Whirlwind] Augment