From StrategyWiki, the video game walkthrough and strategy guide wiki
Jump to navigation Jump to search
(→‎BOSS: Gutsco: grammar, I was super tired the other night!)
No edit summary
 
(23 intermediate revisions by 12 users not shown)
Line 1: Line 1:
{{Header Nav|game=Final Fantasy III}}
{{Header Nav|game=Final Fantasy III}}
''Obeying the last words of Desh, you travel to the island of the Dwarves looking for clues about the Fire Crystal.
''Obeying the last words of Desch, you travel to the island of the Dwarves looking for clues about the Fire Crystal.''
''
 
Suggested party:
* Black Mage
* Red Mage
* Warrior
* White Mage
 
== Before the dungeon ==
== Before the dungeon ==
{{sidebar|float=right|width=250px|title=Complete Bestiary|contents=If you want to complete the Bestiary, be sure to hunt all the sea-based enemies as you can only travel the seas for a limited time}}
Before going on to Dwarven Hollows, let's do some sightseeing and get loot! First, visit the idyllic farm town of Gysahl. To get there go north through where the whirlpool was blocking the way, then head east. Follow the coast around until you see a village to the east on a little peninsula. 
Before going on to dwarven hollows lets hit Gyshal and get some pretty awesome loot! To get there go north through where the whirlpool was blocking then head east, follow that around until you see a village to the east on a little peninsula, jump out and head inside!


=== Gysahl ===
=== Gysahl ===
''In the remote village of Gysahl life goes on peacufully.''  
''In the remote village of Gysahl, life goes on peacefully.''  


In the table below, the items in ''Italics'' may not need to be purchased because they can be found for free!
Items in ''italics'' may not need to be purchased because they can be found for free.
{|{{prettytable|text center=1|notwide=1}}
{|{{prettytable|text center=1|notwide=1}}
! Magic shop !! Price !!rowspan=9| !! Item shops !! Price
! Magic shop !! Price !!rowspan=9| !! Item shops !! Price
Line 29: Line 34:
| {{yes|Silence}} || 3000 ||  ||  
| {{yes|Silence}} || 3000 ||  ||  
|}
|}
{{sidebar|float=right|width=250px|title=Shuriken|contents=The Shuriken sells for a whopping 30,000 Gil. You may be tempted to sell it right away but make sure you consider this!! Once you get the Ninja class(in the final set of jobs) and can use "throw" the shuriken hits with a power of 200 witch is notably more powerful than the strongest equip-able weapon in the game!}}
{|{{prettytable|float=left|notwide=1}}
In the southeastern part of the village there is a small peninsula with three hidden treasures (two'''Magic Keys''' and a '''Gysahl Green'''). Head to the spell shop and grab any spells you may need. From the magic shop go east to the bridge then cross the bridge heading north, Enter the Chocobo stables there. In the back of the stables search the two pots ('''two Gysahl Greens'''). From the stables go north,across a bridge to a shop which sells Magic Keys. Walk through a secret passage in the eastern wall and grab the chest ('''Shuriken'''). Check out the sidebar and head over to the inn!
!colspan=1|Gysahl Item Checklist:
|-
|
;Items:
*Magic Key x 2
*Gysahl Greens x 2
*Shuriken


Once you get to the inn go inside and head east through a secret door just below the stairs. speak with the old man here to check out your Achievements and Bestiary(in the NES version, it asked you to write a feedback mail to Square Soft.) After talking with the old man head on back towards tower of Owen then west toward the Dwarven Hollows!
|}
{{sidebar|float=right|width=250px|title=Shuriken|contents=The Shuriken sells for a whopping 30,000 Gil. You may be tempted to sell it right away, but be sure to hold onto it for later. Once you get the Ninja job and can use "Throw", the Shuriken hits with 200 power which is notably more powerful than the strongest equippable weapon in the game!}}
In the southeastern part of the village there is a small peninsula with three hidden treasures (two '''Magic Keys''' and '''Gysahl Greens'''). Head to the magic shop and grab any spells you may need. From the magic shop, go east to the bridge then cross the bridge heading north. Enter the Chocobo stables there. In the back of the stables search the two pots for '''two Gysahl Greens'''. From the stables go north, across a bridge to a shop which sells Magic Keys. Walk through a secret passage in the western wall and grab the '''Shuriken''' from the chest. Head over to the inn after you've cleaned out the loot.
 
Once you get to the inn, go inside and head east through a secret door just below the stairs. Speak with the old man here to check out your Achievements and Bestiary. In the NES version, the man asked you to write mail with feedback to Square Soft. After talking with the old man, head back towards the Tower of Owen, and continue west to the Dwarven Hollows!


=== Dwarven Hollows ===
=== Dwarven Hollows ===
In the table below, the items in ''italics'' and shaded in grey need not to be purchased because they can be found for free.
Items in ''italics'' need not be purchased because they can be found for free.
{|{{prettytable|text center=1}}
{|{{prettytable|text center=1}}
!colspan=2| Weapon shop !!rowspan=14| !!colspan=2| Armor shop !!rowspan=14| !!colspan=2| Item shop
!colspan=2| Weapon shop !!rowspan=14| !!colspan=2| Armor shop !!rowspan=14| !!colspan=2| Item shop
Line 41: Line 56:
! Weapons !! Cost !! Armor !! Cost !! Items !! Cost
! Weapons !! Cost !! Armor !! Cost !! Items !! Cost
|-
|-
| {{n/a|''Serpent sword (NES)''}}    || 1500 || {{yes|Ice armor}}    || 1250 || Potion        ||  150/50
| {{n/a|''Serpent Sword (NES)''}}    || 1500 || {{yes|Ice Armor}}    || 1250/2400 || Potion        ||  150/50
|-
|-
| {{n/a|''Salamand sword (NES)''}}  || 3000 || {{yes|Ice helm}}    || 2400 || Hi-potion     || 1200/600
| {{n/a|''Salamand Sword (NES)''}}  || 3000 || {{yes|Ice Helm}}    || 2400/1200 || Hi-Potion     || 1200/600
|-
|-
| {{n/a|''Wightslayer sword (NES)''}}|| 1000 || {{yes|Ice shield}}  || 1200 || Gold needle   ||  300/100
| {{n/a|''Wightslayer Sword (NES)''}}|| 1000 || {{yes|Ice Shield}}  || 1200/1800 || Gold Needle   ||  300/100
|-
|-
| {{n/a|''Tonfa (NES)''}}            ||  500 || {{n/a|''Mage robe''}}|| 2000 || Maiden's kiss ||      100
| {{n/a|''Tonfa (NES)''}}            ||  500 || {{n/a|''Mage Robe''}}|| 2000 || Maiden's Kiss ||      100
|-
|-
| {{n/a|''3-part (NES)''}}          || 3000 || {{n/a|''Kenpo gi''}} || 2000 || Echo herbs   ||      100
| {{n/a|''3-Part (NES)''}}          || 3000 || {{n/a|''Kenpo Gi''}} || 2000 || Echo Herbs   ||      100
|-
|-
| {{yes|Light staff (NES)}}          || 3500 ||                      ||      || Mallet        ||      100
| {{yes|Light Staff (NES)}}          || 3500 ||                      ||      || Mallet        ||      100
|-
|-
| {{n/a|''Tyrving sword''}}    || 2800/2000 ||                      ||      || Eye drops     ||      40
| {{n/a|''Tyrving Sword''}}    || 2800/2000 ||                      ||      || Eye Drops     ||      40
|-
|-
| {{n/a|''Fire staff (DS)''}}        || 3500 ||                      ||      || Antidote      ||      80
| {{n/a|''Fire Staff (3D)''}}        || 3500 ||                      ||      || Antidote      ||      80
|-
|-
| {{n/a|''Ice staff (DS)''}}        || 3500 ||                      ||      ||              ||  
| {{n/a|''Ice Staff (3D)''}}        || 3500 ||                      ||      ||              ||  
|-
|-
| {{n/a|''Diamond bell (DS)''}}      || 4500 ||                      ||      ||              ||  
| {{n/a|''Diamond Bell (3D)''}}      || 4500 ||                      ||      ||              ||  
|-
|-
| {{yes|Iron arrow (DS)}}            ||    8 ||                      ||      ||              ||  
| {{yes|Iron Arrow (3D)}}            ||    8 ||                      ||      ||              ||  
|-
|-
| {{yes|Holy arrow (DS)}}            ||  10 ||                      ||      ||              ||  
| {{yes|Holy Arrow (3D)}}            ||  10 ||                      ||      ||              ||  
|}
|}
{{sidebar|float=right|width=250px|title=Item Storage|contents=If you go to the Chocobo woods just south of the dwarven hollows(the one north of Gulgan Gultch) and use a Gyshal Greens it will summon a Fat Chocobo that can store your items for you! This is great if you are running out of inventory space and don't want to sell anything!}}
{{sidebar|float=right|width=250px|title=Item Storage|contents=If you go to the Chocobo woods just south of the Dwarven Hollows or north of Gulgan Gulch and use a Gysahl Greens, it will summon a Fat Chocobo that can store your items for you. This is great if you are running out of inventory space and don't want to sell anything.}}


The place you are looking for is an isle with two caves. Land on the south side of the island and enter the southern cave and head down the stairs. Inside, you discover that Guzco, a rogue, has stolen a horn to prevent access to the Molten Cave where the crystal is located. He fled to an Underground Lake, but Dwarves can't swim, so you'll have to go track him down.
The place you are looking for is an island with two caves. Land on the south side of the island, and enter the southern cave, which is Dwarven Hollows. Head down the stairs into a room with a large altar in the middle. There are shops in the room to the north, so stock up on Potions or anything else you might need. If you have the money, buy '''Ice Armor''' and '''Ice Helm'''s for party members who can equip heavier armor. Rest up at the Inn. When you're ready to progress, return to the main room.


While you're here head to the north and check out the shops! When your ready rest up at the inn and head back to the main room. in the south center there is a dwarf standing near an altar that you cant enter, speak to him to learn about Gutsco. Take the stairs in the southwest corner of the main room, cast toad on your party and dive in!
In the south of the room, there is a dwarf standing near a shrine that you can't enter. Speak to him to learn about Gutsco. You discover that the rogue Gutsco has stolen a '''Horn of Ice''', preventing the Dwarves from accessing the Molten Cave where the Fire Crystal is located. Gutsco fled to the Underground Lake, but Dwarves can't swim, so it's up to you to go track him down. Take the stairs in the southwest corner of the main room, cast Toad on your party and dive in!


== Subterranean Lake ==
== Subterranean Lake ==
Go ahead and un-from yourself and head south over a bridge then east over another. Grab the chest('''Gold Needle''') to your north then continue east to the next area
{|{{prettytable|float=left|notwide=1}}
!colspan=1|Subterranean Lake Item Checklist:
|-
|
;Items:
*Gold Needle x 3
*Zeus's Wrath x 2
*6,000 Gil
|}


Head Northeast then south to take the stairs to the next area
Un-Toad yourself and head south over a bridge, then east over another bridge. Grab the chest to the north with a '''Gold Needle''', then continue east to the next area.


Go south over a bridge and west for another chest('''Zeus's Wrath''') and continue south over the bridge then west grabbing the two chest('''Zeus's Wrath''' and '''Gold needle''') before advancing north over another bridge. Grab the Chest('''Gold Needle''') and head east to the next level.  
Head northeast, then south to take the stairs to the next area.


Prepare for a boss fight and follow the path onward, be sure to grab both chests(2x'''3000Gil''') on your way.
Go south over a bridge and west for another chest which holds '''Zeus's Wrath'''. Continue south over the bridge, then west, grabbing the items from the two chests: '''Zeus's Wrath''' and '''Gold Needle'''. Continue north over another bridge. Open the chest, which contains a '''Gold Needle''', and head east to the next level.  


=== BOSS: Gutsco ===
Prepare for a boss fight and follow the path onward, grabbing '''3000 Gil''' from both chests on your way.
 
=== Boss: Gutsco ===
{|{{prettytable}}
{|{{prettytable}}
| Level 17 || HP: 3500 || Weakness: - || Gil: 3500 || Exp: 2304
| Level 17 || HP: 3500 (DS) 1400 (NES) || Weakness: - || Gil: 3500 || Exp: 2304
|}
|}
[[File:FinalFantasy3_Boss06.png|thumb|256px|NES version]]
[[File:FinalFantasy3_Boss06.png|thumb|256px|NES version]]


Gutsco is has no weakness but is a chump compared to medusa. The only things to be aware of are that he heals himself(>100 hp a turn) and occasionally casts mini so be ready to have a white/red mage restore your party members after. Other than that just blast away at him with your high level spells, keep your health up, and punch him a few times. '''Try to conserve any antarctic winds you may have for the next boss fight.'''
Gutsco has no weakness, but is easier than Medusa. He can heal himself for about 100 HP a turn, and occasionally casts Mini. Have your White mage or Red mage un-Mini party members as needed. Blast away at him with your high level spells, and keep your health up. '''Save any Antarctic Winds you may have for the next boss fight.'''


==After the Boss Fight==
==After the Boss Fight==
After the Battle you will receive a '''Horn of Ice'''. Go back in Dwarven Hollows and talk with the Dwarf chief. He will dissolve the barrier to the shrine, where you can put back the horn. Do so and the shadow that followed you here will reveal himself as Gutsco and he will steal both horns and escape.
After the battle, you will receive a '''Horn of Ice''', and notice a strange shadow following your party. Return to the Dwarf by the shrine in Dwarven Hollows. He will dispel the barrier to the shrine, and ask you to place the '''Horn of Ice''' back on the altar. Do so, and the shadow that followed you here will reveal itself as Gutsco! He will steal both horns and escape.


Follow him to the Molten Cave north of Dwarven Hollows.
Follow Gutsco to the Molten Cave, north of Dwarven Hollows.
 
{{sidebar|float=left|width=250px|title=Unlock Onion Knight (3D)|contents=At this point, you should be able to unlock the (eventually) powerful Onion Knight job! Check out [[../Mognet|The Onion Knight job]] for more details.}}


{{-}}
{{-}}


== Molten Cave ==
== Molten Cave ==
{|{{prettytable|float=left|notwide=1}}
!colspan=1|Molten Cave Item Checklist:
|-
|
;Equipment:
*Freezing Blade
*Impact Claws
;Items:
*Antarctic Wind x 2
*Hi-Potion
*Phoenix Down x 2
|}[[Image:Final Fantasy III Flame Cave.gif|thumb|Molten cave]]


[[Image:Final Fantasy III Flame Cave.gif|thumb|Molten cave]]
Since the monsters and boss here are mainly fire element, equip the '''Ice Armor''' and '''Ice Helm''' that you purchased in the Dwarven Hollows. Equip your mages with Ice spells, or at least the '''Ice Staff''' as well. In this guide, floors are numbered according to the map in this section.


Since the monsters and boss are of fire element, it would be good to equip '''Ice armor set''', that can only be purchased in Darven Hollows.
If you tried to come here before facing off against Gustco in the Underground Lake, a wall of fire blocked your path. Upon entering the Molten Cave now, you'll notice the fire barrier is gone, due to Gutsco's invasion. Follow the path and at the first crossroads head west to a chest with an '''Antarctic Wind'''. Return to the crossroads and walk south through the lava. The lava damages your party every second, but have no choice but to trudge through it. Keep an eye on your party's HP after walking through lava and heal up as necessary. Continue south to another crossroads, and go east for another '''Antarctic Wind'''. Return to the crossroads, then go west to B2.


Upon entering you'll notice the Fire Barrier that was here before are now gone due to Gutsco's invasion. Follow the path west from the first crossing to a chest ('''Antarctic Wind'''). Come back to the crossing and walk in the lava, although it will hurt you every second. Go east first for another chest ('''Antarctic Wind'''), then go west to next etage.
On B2 follow the path into the lava, and head south at the crossroads for a '''Freezing Blade'''. Be sure to equip this to your Warrior! Go back to the crossroads, and take the path west. Go south at the next crossroads for a chest with a '''Hi-Potion'''. Head back to the crossroads and take the path north. Head north at another crossroads for a '''Phoenix Down''', then go back and head west to B3.


Go in the lava and south all the way for another chest ('''Freezing Blade'''). Go back and go west and go north and south for two more chests ('''Hi-Potion''' and '''Phoenix Down''') before going west again to next floor.
Follow the path on B3 all the way west for '''Impact Claws''', then head north for a '''Phoenix Down'''. This area looks like a dead end, but check the rock to reveal a secret passage. Go in and head upstairs to the Fire Crystal room, and prepare for battle!
{{-}}


Continue following the path past a chest ('''Impact Claws''') to a room with another chest ('''Phoenix Down''') and a switch. Check the rock to reveal a secret passage. Go in and go upstairs in the Crystals Room.
===Boss: Salamander===
{{-}}
===BOSS: Salamander===
{|{{prettytable}}
{|{{prettytable}}
| Level 19 || HP: 5700 || Weakness: Ice, Water || Gil: 3700 || Exp: 2744
| Level 19 || HP: 5700 (DS) 2100 (NES) || Weakness: Ice, Water || Gil: 3700 || Exp: 2744
|}
|}
[[File:FinalFantasy3_Boss07.png|thumb|256px|NES version]]
[[File:FinalFantasy3_Boss07.png|thumb|256px|NES version]]
Salamander is weak against Ice, therefore:
Salamander is the first boss with a weakness! That means there are several things you can do to make this fight go more smoothly:
* have the Warrior use the Freezing Blade;
* have a Warrior use the '''Freezing Blade'''
* have the Black Mage and Red Mage cast Blizzard, Blizzara and Blizzaga;
* have any Black or Red Mages cast Blizzard, Blizzara or Blizzaga
* have the White Mage use the Ice Staff from the item menu to cast Blizzard;
* have a White or Black Mage use the '''Ice Staff''' from the item menu to cast Blizzard
* use any Arctic Wind and Antarctic Wind you have.
* use any '''Arctic Wind''' or '''Antarctic Wind''' in your inventory


After your victory over Gutsco you will get '''Horns of Ice''' back, but not only that: you'll receive also the Fire Crystal which nets you four new jobs:
Salamander can hit pretty hard, especially on your lightly-armored Mage allies. He also can use Flame Breath, which deals heavy damage to your whole party. Keep your party's HP up, and keep attacking with Ice attacks to win the fight.


===After the Boss===
{{sidebar|float=Left|width=150px|title=Fire Crystal Jobs|contents=
* Knight
* Knight
* Ranger
* Ranger
* Geomancer (DS) / Thief (NES)
* Geomancer (3D) / Thief (NES)
* Scholar
* Scholar}}
After your victory over Salamander, you will get both the horns back and unlock the Fire Crystal jobs! After your chat with the crystal, hop on the teleporter behind it. Return to the Dwarven Hollows to restock your items and heal your party.


In the NES version, the Fire Crystal grants the Thief job instead of the Geomancer. The NES Geomancer job is obtained from the Water crystal instead.
===NES differences===
In the NES version, the Fire Crystal grants the Thief job instead of the Geomancer. The Geomancer job is obtained from the Water crystal instead.




{{Footer Nav|game=Final Fantasy III|prevpage=Tower of Owen|nextpage=Hein Castle}}
{{Footer Nav|game=Final Fantasy III|prevpage=Tower of Owen|nextpage=Hein Castle}}

Latest revision as of 23:08, 30 March 2022

Final Fantasy III | Table of Contents | Gameplay | Walkthrough

Table of Contents

Gameplay

Final Fantasy III logo

Walkthrough
Appendices

Obeying the last words of Desch, you travel to the island of the Dwarves looking for clues about the Fire Crystal.

Suggested party:

  • Black Mage
  • Red Mage
  • Warrior
  • White Mage

Before the dungeon[edit]

Before going on to Dwarven Hollows, let's do some sightseeing and get loot! First, visit the idyllic farm town of Gysahl. To get there go north through where the whirlpool was blocking the way, then head east. Follow the coast around until you see a village to the east on a little peninsula.

Gysahl[edit]

In the remote village of Gysahl, life goes on peacefully.

Items in italics may not need to be purchased because they can be found for free.

Magic shop Price Item shops Price
Toad 700/1000 Magic Key 100
Mini 700/1000 Gysahl Greens 150
Blizzaga (NES) 3000
Break 3000
Shade 3000
Libra 3000
Confuse 3000
Silence 3000
Gysahl Item Checklist:
Items
  • Magic Key x 2
  • Gysahl Greens x 2
  • Shuriken
Shuriken
The Shuriken sells for a whopping 30,000 Gil. You may be tempted to sell it right away, but be sure to hold onto it for later. Once you get the Ninja job and can use "Throw", the Shuriken hits with 200 power which is notably more powerful than the strongest equippable weapon in the game!

In the southeastern part of the village there is a small peninsula with three hidden treasures (two Magic Keys and Gysahl Greens). Head to the magic shop and grab any spells you may need. From the magic shop, go east to the bridge then cross the bridge heading north. Enter the Chocobo stables there. In the back of the stables search the two pots for two Gysahl Greens. From the stables go north, across a bridge to a shop which sells Magic Keys. Walk through a secret passage in the western wall and grab the Shuriken from the chest. Head over to the inn after you've cleaned out the loot.

Once you get to the inn, go inside and head east through a secret door just below the stairs. Speak with the old man here to check out your Achievements and Bestiary. In the NES version, the man asked you to write mail with feedback to Square Soft. After talking with the old man, head back towards the Tower of Owen, and continue west to the Dwarven Hollows!

Dwarven Hollows[edit]

Items in italics need not be purchased because they can be found for free.

Weapon shop Armor shop Item shop
Weapons Cost Armor Cost Items Cost
Serpent Sword (NES) 1500 Ice Armor 1250/2400 Potion 150/50
Salamand Sword (NES) 3000 Ice Helm 2400/1200 Hi-Potion 1200/600
Wightslayer Sword (NES) 1000 Ice Shield 1200/1800 Gold Needle 300/100
Tonfa (NES) 500 Mage Robe 2000 Maiden's Kiss 100
3-Part (NES) 3000 Kenpo Gi 2000 Echo Herbs 100
Light Staff (NES) 3500 Mallet 100
Tyrving Sword 2800/2000 Eye Drops 40
Fire Staff (3D) 3500 Antidote 80
Ice Staff (3D) 3500
Diamond Bell (3D) 4500
Iron Arrow (3D) 8
Holy Arrow (3D) 10
Item Storage
If you go to the Chocobo woods just south of the Dwarven Hollows or north of Gulgan Gulch and use a Gysahl Greens, it will summon a Fat Chocobo that can store your items for you. This is great if you are running out of inventory space and don't want to sell anything.

The place you are looking for is an island with two caves. Land on the south side of the island, and enter the southern cave, which is Dwarven Hollows. Head down the stairs into a room with a large altar in the middle. There are shops in the room to the north, so stock up on Potions or anything else you might need. If you have the money, buy Ice Armor and Ice Helms for party members who can equip heavier armor. Rest up at the Inn. When you're ready to progress, return to the main room.

In the south of the room, there is a dwarf standing near a shrine that you can't enter. Speak to him to learn about Gutsco. You discover that the rogue Gutsco has stolen a Horn of Ice, preventing the Dwarves from accessing the Molten Cave where the Fire Crystal is located. Gutsco fled to the Underground Lake, but Dwarves can't swim, so it's up to you to go track him down. Take the stairs in the southwest corner of the main room, cast Toad on your party and dive in!

Subterranean Lake[edit]

Subterranean Lake Item Checklist:
Items
  • Gold Needle x 3
  • Zeus's Wrath x 2
  • 6,000 Gil

Un-Toad yourself and head south over a bridge, then east over another bridge. Grab the chest to the north with a Gold Needle, then continue east to the next area.

Head northeast, then south to take the stairs to the next area.

Go south over a bridge and west for another chest which holds Zeus's Wrath. Continue south over the bridge, then west, grabbing the items from the two chests: Zeus's Wrath and Gold Needle. Continue north over another bridge. Open the chest, which contains a Gold Needle, and head east to the next level.

Prepare for a boss fight and follow the path onward, grabbing 3000 Gil from both chests on your way.

Boss: Gutsco[edit]

Level 17 HP: 3500 (DS) 1400 (NES) Weakness: - Gil: 3500 Exp: 2304
NES version

Gutsco has no weakness, but is easier than Medusa. He can heal himself for about 100 HP a turn, and occasionally casts Mini. Have your White mage or Red mage un-Mini party members as needed. Blast away at him with your high level spells, and keep your health up. Save any Antarctic Winds you may have for the next boss fight.

After the Boss Fight[edit]

After the battle, you will receive a Horn of Ice, and notice a strange shadow following your party. Return to the Dwarf by the shrine in Dwarven Hollows. He will dispel the barrier to the shrine, and ask you to place the Horn of Ice back on the altar. Do so, and the shadow that followed you here will reveal itself as Gutsco! He will steal both horns and escape.

Follow Gutsco to the Molten Cave, north of Dwarven Hollows.

Unlock Onion Knight (3D)
At this point, you should be able to unlock the (eventually) powerful Onion Knight job! Check out The Onion Knight job for more details.

Molten Cave[edit]

Molten Cave Item Checklist:
Equipment
  • Freezing Blade
  • Impact Claws
Items
  • Antarctic Wind x 2
  • Hi-Potion
  • Phoenix Down x 2
Molten cave

Since the monsters and boss here are mainly fire element, equip the Ice Armor and Ice Helm that you purchased in the Dwarven Hollows. Equip your mages with Ice spells, or at least the Ice Staff as well. In this guide, floors are numbered according to the map in this section.

If you tried to come here before facing off against Gustco in the Underground Lake, a wall of fire blocked your path. Upon entering the Molten Cave now, you'll notice the fire barrier is gone, due to Gutsco's invasion. Follow the path and at the first crossroads head west to a chest with an Antarctic Wind. Return to the crossroads and walk south through the lava. The lava damages your party every second, but have no choice but to trudge through it. Keep an eye on your party's HP after walking through lava and heal up as necessary. Continue south to another crossroads, and go east for another Antarctic Wind. Return to the crossroads, then go west to B2.

On B2 follow the path into the lava, and head south at the crossroads for a Freezing Blade. Be sure to equip this to your Warrior! Go back to the crossroads, and take the path west. Go south at the next crossroads for a chest with a Hi-Potion. Head back to the crossroads and take the path north. Head north at another crossroads for a Phoenix Down, then go back and head west to B3.

Follow the path on B3 all the way west for Impact Claws, then head north for a Phoenix Down. This area looks like a dead end, but check the rock to reveal a secret passage. Go in and head upstairs to the Fire Crystal room, and prepare for battle!

Boss: Salamander[edit]

Level 19 HP: 5700 (DS) 2100 (NES) Weakness: Ice, Water Gil: 3700 Exp: 2744
NES version

Salamander is the first boss with a weakness! That means there are several things you can do to make this fight go more smoothly:

  • have a Warrior use the Freezing Blade
  • have any Black or Red Mages cast Blizzard, Blizzara or Blizzaga
  • have a White or Black Mage use the Ice Staff from the item menu to cast Blizzard
  • use any Arctic Wind or Antarctic Wind in your inventory

Salamander can hit pretty hard, especially on your lightly-armored Mage allies. He also can use Flame Breath, which deals heavy damage to your whole party. Keep your party's HP up, and keep attacking with Ice attacks to win the fight.

After the Boss[edit]

Fire Crystal Jobs
  • Knight
  • Ranger
  • Geomancer (3D) / Thief (NES)
  • Scholar

After your victory over Salamander, you will get both the horns back and unlock the Fire Crystal jobs! After your chat with the crystal, hop on the teleporter behind it. Return to the Dwarven Hollows to restock your items and heal your party.

NES differences[edit]

In the NES version, the Fire Crystal grants the Thief job instead of the Geomancer. The Geomancer job is obtained from the Water crystal instead.


Go to top
← Tower of Owen | Molten Cave | Hein Castle →

Table of Contents

Gameplay

Final Fantasy III logo

Walkthrough
Appendices
Retrieved from "https://strategywiki.org/w/index.php?title=Final_Fantasy_III/Molten_Cave&oldid=959787"