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Final Fantasy I FAQ

Edited by  Rangers51
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Though we've tried our best to cover everything you need to know in the guides and data sections, there are a few things which didn't fit neatly into them, or aren't particularly easy to search for in their sections. Such information ends up here, in the FAQ.

Have we missed something important? Let us know by adding your FAQ suggestion (preferably along with an answer) to the pinned FAQ topic in the Final Fantasy I forum.

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Gameplay Questions

This game is way too hard. How are imps killing me?

When the game first starts, go right into town and get weapons and armor! Your characters start with nothing, and without equipment, you're at the mercy of the monsters.

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How do I see a world map?

To see the world map, push the B and Select buttons together.

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What is with this stupid Key? I want to open these doors NOW.

Too bad, you will get the Key after you wake up the Elf King. It'll come sooner than you think, don't worry!

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What is a good place to gain lots of levels early in the game?

A favorite spot, if you're willing to invest some time and Gil into some battles that you might not survive, is just north of Pravoka. The battles there will put you against enemies that are from the Lefein area, so the enemies are tough; however, you'll get lots of good EXP for each win. We've created screenshots of the airship view, the ground view, and the world map to help you find it.

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I heard there was a minigame on the ship. How do I access it?

On the ship, you can access the minigame by pushing A and B together 55 times. You win 100 GP for completing the puzzle, and you can get this as many times as you'd like.

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I have the ship, but I have no idea where to go. What's my next destination?

After you receive the ship, sail south from Coneria until you reach another coast. From there, look for a port. South of that port is the town of Elfland, your next destination.

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I got the Crown, what do I do now?

Take the Crown to the Northwest Castle. There, you will fight ASTOS, who will give you the Crystal.

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Okay, but what's the Crystal for?

You have to take the Crystal to Matoya's Cave. Then, you'll receive a Herb.

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...And the Herb? What's that?

Finally, you will be able to wake up the King of Elfland with the Herb. After that, you'll receive the Key!

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Okay, woo, I got the Key. But I forgot where all the locked doors are!

You can find doors locked with the Key in Coneria Castle, the Temple of Fiends, the Elven Castle, the Northwest Castle, the Marsh Cave, and Dwarf Cave.

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The only other place I can go to is Dwarf Cave. What do I do there?

First, you need to bring the TNT to one of the dwarves from Coneria Castle. Then, you can create a canal on the world map that allows you to get to Melmond.

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What do I do with this Ruby?

The Ruby is a favorite food of the Titan in the Titan's Tunnel west of the Earth Cave. Give it to him, and you can go through to get the Rod from the Sage.

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What do I do to the stone slab in the Earth Cave?

You need the Rod from the Sage, first. Then, in front of the slab, select the Rod from your menu and the stone slab will disappear.

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Where do I go after defeating LICH?

You'll need to travel to Crescent Lake. From Melmond, travel back to the canal, but NOT through it. Then, head south, following the coast. Go east as it turns that way, and you'll pass a port near Elfland. Continue on, and you'll find another port as the continent curves northward. Park your boat there, and head west to Crescent Lake.

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How do I get to Gurgu Volcano?

In Crescent Lake, you'll need to find a path to the twelve sages, who will give you a Canoe. Take this to the shallow water outside the town, and follow the rivers until you find Gurgu Volcano. If necessary, check the world map for the correct river paths to take.

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I finished Gurgu Volcano, now what?

After defeating KARY, you'll need to return to your boat. Take the boat northward and you'll quickly reach another port. From this port, follow more rivers until you reach the Ice Cave.

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I just got the Floater. What do I do now?

There is a desert south of Crescent Lake. As soon as you step on any patch of desert, go into your menu and select the Floater. You will then receive the airship.

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Where do I go with the airship?

Look for a town surrounded by mountains. This is Gaia.

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I want to change class!

After you have the airship, search around west of Gaia for a dilapidated castle. This is the Castle of Ordeals. Long story short, you'll find a Tail inside, and you need to take it to Bahamut, who lives in one of the many caves on a series of islands southwest of the Castle of Ordeals.

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Okay, I've changed my class. What's the plan now?

Now, you need the Bottle from the Caravan in the desert east of Gaia. Once you've got that, go to Gaia, release it at the spring, and you'll receive the Oxyale. Take this to Onrac and you'll be in the next dungeon.

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I just beat KRAKEN. But now, I'm completely stuck.

You got the Slab from the Sea Shrine, right? If not, return there and search around for it. When you have it, take it to the researcher in Melmond, and you'll learn the language of Lefein, a town far south of Gaia.

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All these stupid robots in the Mirage Tower are telling me I need a Cube. Where is that?

Head back to Onrac, and take the canoe north of town along that river you see there. You'll reach a waterfall. Sail right into it, and you'll enter a cavern where you can find the Cube.

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So, where's this WARMECH that I've heard so much about?

You can encounter WARMECH on the long path right before the Wind Crystal in the Sky Castle. The chance to encounter it is very low, so you may be there for awhile.

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Awesome, I restored all the crystals. Have I finished the game?

Nope, unfortunately, you haven't. You have one more dungeon to go. Head back to the Temple of Fiends where you fought GARLAND, and enter his chambers. If you approach the podium, you will activate it with the crystals and you will go back in time.

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How do I get out of the Temple of Fiends? There's no teleporter to return!

I hope you have OEXIT, because that's your only hope.

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There's another stone slab here, and I don't know how to move it.

Use the Lute that you (hopefully) received from Coneria's Princess after rescuing her.

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