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| Dark Knight | | Dark Knight | ||
| Bard | | Bard | ||
| The Famicom '''Dark Knight''' and the remade '''Bard''' are somehow weak healers. Will you accept the challenge, or will you "chicken out" and use an obsolete job? Remember that the Evoker can perform some healing, too, and that healing items exist. | | The Famicom '''Dark Knight''' and the remade '''Bard''' are somehow weak healers. Will you accept the challenge, or will you "chicken out" and use an obsolete job? Remember that the '''Evoker''' can perform some healing, too, and that healing items exist. | ||
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! Special <br>skills | ! Special <br>skills | ||
| Bard <br>Evoker <br>Geomancer | | Bard <br>Evoker <br>Geomancer | ||
| Evoker | | Evoker | ||
| The Famicom '''Bard''' is best used now, since the Dark Knight makes a good second physical attacker who benefits from Cheer. <br>Keep using the '''Evoker''', so that some extra healing and support can be provided, but also to use the powerful summons that were obtained. | | The Famicom '''Bard''' is best used now, since the '''Dark Knight''' makes a good second physical attacker who benefits from ''Cheer''. <br>Keep using the '''Evoker''', so that some extra healing and support can be provided, but also to use the powerful summons that were obtained. | ||
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* '''Evoker''' ''(special skills & healer)'' | * '''Evoker''' ''(special skills & healer)'' | ||
in the remakes, remember to carry a '''Rune staff''' with you (the Evoker can equip it). | in the remakes, remember to carry a '''Rune staff''' with you (the '''Evoker''' can equip it). | ||
== Doga's Grotto == | == Doga's Grotto == | ||
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The only monster worth paying attention to is the Nemesis, who can confuse the party members. | The only monster worth paying attention to is the Nemesis, who can confuse the party members. | ||
In the NES version, the Geomancer's Terrain behaves in a peculiar way in Doga's Cave. Terrain always casts Earthquake on the 1st floor, Sinkhole in the corridor of the 1st floor, Tornado on the 2nd floor, and Landslide on the 3rd floor and in the 2nd floor rooms. | In the NES version, the '''Geomancer''''s ''Terrain'' behaves in a peculiar way in Doga's Cave. ''Terrain'' always casts Earthquake on the 1st floor, Sinkhole in the corridor of the 1st floor, Tornado on the 2nd floor, and Landslide on the 3rd floor and in the 2nd floor rooms. | ||
=== 3D remakes === | === 3D remakes === | ||
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Grab the chest right near the door for 10000 Gil, and follow the path around the east for another chest with 10000 Gil. Take the stairs down to the next level. | Grab the chest right near the door for 10000 Gil, and follow the path around the east for another chest with 10000 Gil. Take the stairs down to the next level. | ||
On the third floor, head west and take the first western path at the split. In the first room, you can find '''Lust Dagger''', '''White Musk''' and '''Rising Sun'''. Return to the main room, and head east; there's nothing in the room to the south. Enter the room on the east path and grab the '''Chocobo's Wrath''' from the chest, then take the stairs down. | On the third floor, head west and take the first western path at the split. In the first room, you can find '''Lust Dagger''', '''White Musk''', and '''Rising Sun'''. Return to the main room, and head east; there's nothing in the room to the south. Enter the room on the east path and grab the '''Chocobo's Wrath''' from the chest, then take the stairs down. | ||
Grab the chest near the door for '''Phoenix Down''', and follow the path around to the east for another chest with another '''Phoenix Down'''. Take the stairs down and heal up for the boss fight against Doga and Unei. | Grab the chest near the door for '''Phoenix Down''', and follow the path around to the east for another chest with another '''Phoenix Down'''. Take the stairs down and heal up for the boss fight against Doga and Unei. | ||
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=== Boss: Doga === | === Boss: Doga === | ||
{|{{prettytable}} | {|{{prettytable}} | ||
| Level 45 || HP: 22800 || Weakness: - || Gil: 12000 || Exp: 13600 | | Level 45 || HP: 22800 (DS) 4500 (NES) || Weakness: - || Gil: 12000 || Exp: 13600 | ||
|} | |} | ||
[[File:FinalFantasy3 Boss14a.png|thumb|256px|NES version]] | [[File:FinalFantasy3 Boss14a.png|thumb|256px|NES version]] | ||
Doga attacks using magic only and is extremely resistant against magic attacks, including the Geomancer's terrain. You should take strong physical jobs ('''Viking''' and '''Dark Knight'''), move all your characters to the front row and attack using their weapons. The Bard and the Evoker are always useful for support and healing. | Doga attacks using magic only and is extremely resistant against magic attacks, including the '''Geomancer''''s terrain. You should take strong physical jobs ('''Viking''' and '''Dark Knight'''), move all your characters to the front row and attack using their weapons. The '''Bard''' and the '''Evoker''' are always useful for support and healing. | ||
Doga uses three spells: Breakga, which petrifies one party member; Drain, which damages one party member and heals Doga; and Quake, which deals damage to the entire party. | Doga uses three spells: Breakga, which petrifies one party member; Drain, which damages one party member and heals Doga; and Quake, which deals damage to the entire party. | ||
Doga has much | Doga has much less HP than Hecatoncheir did, but the real challenge comes after you take him down. You have to fight Unei next! | ||
{{-}} | {{-}} | ||
=== Boss: Unei === | === Boss: Unei === | ||
{|{{prettytable}} | {|{{prettytable}} | ||
| Level 45 || HP: 21800 || Weakness: - || Gil: 12600 || Exp: 16000 | | Level 45 || HP: 21800 (DS) 4500 (NES) || Weakness: - || Gil: 12600 || Exp: 16000 | ||
|} | |} | ||
[[File:FinalFantasy3 Boss14b.png|thumb|256px|NES version]] | [[File:FinalFantasy3 Boss14b.png|thumb|256px|NES version]] | ||
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Like Doga, Unei is another strong magic user. Her moveset is a bit different between the NES and 3D versions of the game. | Like Doga, Unei is another strong magic user. Her moveset is a bit different between the NES and 3D versions of the game. | ||
In the NES version, Unei casts: | In the NES version, Unei casts: Tornado, which reduces the target's health to less than 10 HP; Blizzard, which deals damage to the entire party and Barrier, which increases her magic defense. | ||
In the 3D versions of the game, Unei casts Aeroga, Tornado, and Blizzard, as well as the supportive Reflect, Protect, and Haste, making her much more difficult than in the NES version. | In the 3D versions of the game, Unei casts Aeroga, Tornado, and Blizzard, as well as the supportive Reflect, Protect, and Haste, making her much more difficult than in the NES version. | ||
Continue to have the Dragoon jump, and toss Hi-Potions to the rest of the physical attackers with a Scholar. If Unei gets Protect, Reflect, or Haste off, Study the effect off of her. | Continue to have the '''Dragoon''' jump, and toss Hi-Potions to the rest of the physical attackers with a '''Scholar'''. If Unei gets Protect, Reflect, or Haste off, ''Study'' the effect off of her. | ||
After defeating Doga and Unei, you receive the key to the Forbidden Land, Eureka, and the Syrcus Tower key. The Warriors of Light watch in horror as Doga and Unei vanish before their eyes, but the two warn the heroes that even if their bodies fade, their souls live on. | After defeating Doga and Unei, you receive the key to the Forbidden Land, Eureka, and the Syrcus Tower key. The Warriors of Light watch in horror as Doga and Unei vanish before their eyes, but the two warn the heroes that even if their bodies fade, their souls live on. | ||
