Final Fantasy III/Cave of Tides

''After rescuing the people of Tokkul and Argus Castle, the King gives the Warriors of Light Wheel of Time: the essential part of an airship engine. Now the Warriors of Light can leave the Floating Continent and look for the two remaining crystals.''

Suggested team for this chapter:
 * Thief
 * Knight
 * Scholar
 * Ranger

The airship Enterprise
Talk to King Argus and get the Wheel of Time, then go to Canaan and talk to Cid. He will turn the Enterprise into an airship.

Before you leave the Floating Continent, visit the Village of the Ancients and buy as many arrows you can for your Ranger. Also, make sure you have the Sight spell.

The shipwreck
Head to the northeast corner of the map and you will find a ship wrecked on the shore of a small island. Head inside.

You will find two chests: one containing a Blood Sword, the other, a Zeus' Wrath. Equip your new sword to the Knight. Although the Blood Sword is weaker than your Knight's current two swords, the special ability -turning damage dealt into hit points for the wielder- outweighs the loss in strength. In the DS version, the Blood Sword is now stronger rather than weaker.

Give the girl in the bed a Potion to heal her. You will find out she is the Priestess of Water, Aria (Elia in Japan). She will join your party to help you return the light to the crystal of water.

Temple of Water
Head south and you will find a large island. This is where the Temple of Water is located. Inside the temple there are two magic springs: one to heal and one to revive. Have Aria grab the crystal shard, then head to the Cave of Tides, located outside, just behind the temple.

Cave of Tides


The enemies here are weak against fire and lightning. Be sure to equip the appropriate weapons. Also, keep in mind that your party can only use physical attacks. It would be most efficient to let your Knight protect any allies in the critical state rather than heal them. And with the Blood Sword in hand, he'll be an unstoppable shield.

There are neither chests nor hidden items in this dungeon. However, in the DS version, you can find a Blizzaga spell in a chest at the end of the path with the long staircase.

Boss: Kraken
As soon as you enter the room of the Crystal, prepare for the boss fight by healing your characters. Kraken has no weaknesses. However, in the DS version, he is weak against lightning.