Final Fantasy XIII: FAQ/Walkthrough

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Final Fantasy XIII Walkthrough Version 0.1

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                 		Copyright
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This guide was written by Chao Min Wu (Zoel Giradel) 

and Edited by Andrew Rodger (Kakihara Shou/ShoUkaki). 

This guide cannot be reproduced under any circumstances except for personal 
private use. It may not be published on any website or otherwise distributed 
publicly at all, no exceptions. This guide shall only be allowed for public 
display on www.gamefaqs.com, any other use is strictly prohibited and is a 
violation of copyright laws. 


**
This guide is based on the PS3 Japanese version that was released on December
17, 2009. Changes will be made to reflect on the American version when its 
released.

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			    Table of Contents
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USE THE CONTROL + F FUNCTION TO FIND YOUR SECTION QUICKER.

 1.The Game
    1A - Controls
    1B - About FFXIII
    1C - List of Characters
 2.Main Walkthrough
   2A - Main Game
	AA- Chapter 1 Hanged Edge
 	AB- Chapter 2 Pulse's Fal'Cie
	AC- Chapter 3 Lake Bilge
        Chapter 4 to 13 is Work in Progress 
   2B - Post Game
   2C - Side Quests
   2D - Trophy List
 3.Abilites & Equipment
   3B - Abilites
   3D - Accessories
 4A Special Thanks




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1A 				Controls
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Field and Dungeon Controls


Directional Pad  =  Select Command in Battle
                    N/A in Field

Left Analog      =  Movement in Field
		    N/A in Battle

Right Analog     =  Camera

Start		 =  Pause Game

Select           =  Open Navigational Map
		    N/A  in Battle

L1 Button	 =  Use Field Items
		    Optima Change

X Button	 =  Cancel 

O Button	 =  Confirm

Triangle Button  =  Open Status Menu
		    Commence Battle Commands

Square Button    =  Open Area Map
		    Driving Mode Commands in Battle (Eg. Summoning)

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1B 				About FFXIII
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Final Fantasy XIII is a new sequel to a long running series of RPG titles
developed by Square Enix.

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1C 			       Character List
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Author's Note
**************
As with most walkthroughs this FAQ may contain possible spoilers for some.
I am trying to write this with the least amount of spoilers as possible. 
However, somethings cannot be avoided so if you would not like the game to be
spoiled I recommend not reading this FAQ. YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED!!!


Lightning  
=========
Seiyuu      : Maaya Sakamoto
Voice Actor :  



This solitary young woman speaks little of herself-even her true name is a 
mystery. She is known to others
 simply as "Lightning".

Snow
=========
Seiyuu      : Daisuke Ono
Voice Actor : Troy Baker


An irrepressible, fiery young man, Snow dives headfirst into hanger using 
nothing but his powerful physique as a weapon. Easily swayed by emotions, 
he is prone to rash words and actions. Nonetheless, many are won over by 
his outgoing and optimistic nature. 


Sazh Katzroy
=========
Seiyuu      : Masashi Ebara
Voice Actor : 

Sazh is a friendly, cheerful man who is never without his curious companions-a
chocobo chick and a pair of pistols. He is quick to banter, but also keeps a
mature perspective on matters. Uncontrollable events have set him on his 
current path, but another purpose compels him to walk it.


Oerba Dia Vanille (Vanilla in JP Version)
=========
Seiyuu      : Yukari Fukui
Voice Actor : Georgia van Cuylenburg
 

Vanille is an endearing you woman with a relentlessly sunny disposition. 
Her bright personality give no hint of the dark resolve that lies within.



Hope Estheim 
=========
Seiyuu      : Yuuki Kaji
Voice Actor : Vincent Martella


Hope has enjoyed a markedly uneventful youth on humankind's haven of Cocoon.
His life is turned upside down at the hands of the Sanctum's Purge.




Serah Farron

=========

Seiyuu	    :

Voice Actor :



Serah is Lightning's younger sister and Snow's fiancee. Always showing concern 
for Lightning, she has an inner fortitude that allows her to make her won 
decisions without relying on her older sister.




Oerba Yun Fang

========

Seiyuu	    : 
Mabuki Andou 
Voice Actor :


Fang is a mysterious woman who is working with the Sanctum military despite 
bearing the mark of the  detested l'Cie. She has a strong-minded personality
and is unconcerned with trivialities.




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Section 2  Main Walkthrough
=========================================================



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2A			Main Game
===================================================================
After some amazing cutscenes, the game opens up with the first boss battle.
The battle begins with a tutorial intended to teach you about the basics of
combat in Final Fantasy XIII. 


Example of the Battle Interface

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|    ___________________________________				|
|   |________|________|________|________| (1)				|
|    -------								|
|   | Auto   |     							|
|    | Command > |                     Lighting   100 HP		|
|     | TP Ability | (2)                     Sazh    80 HP		|
|           | Items |							|
|             -------							|
|								 	|
|_______________________________________________________________________



1. ATB Gauge
============
The ATB gauge lets you perform each action based on how many
Action Points you have.

2. Commands
===========
Add an action input into the ATB gauge for Queue. 

3. Combo Gauge
==============
Lets the player know how many chains the character is performing,
when the chain reach it's cap, the monster will go into a state of Break.
During Break you can output from 2x to 10x damage.

Chain
-------
The Combo Streak happens when continuous successive attacks are dealt to
the same enemy. The longer the chain is held, the stronger each attack is.
When the chain exceeds the Limit, the monster will go into a state called 
"BREAK" which allows your character to increase the damage output of up to
10x. (It is impossible to defeat certain enemies without chaining)

Basic Battle Tutorial
---------------------
Battles work very similar to Final Fantasy X-2,  where all of the actions in
battle are done in real time.  Because its generally the natural evolution of
the ATB system, you need to be sure you pick your commands quickly.
Each command requires a certain amount of Action Points (AP). Each part of the 
of the ATB Gauge is 1AP, so you can only perform as much as your ATB Gauge can 
hold. The ATB gauge is constantly filling, which adds strategy depending on 
how much time you have to wait. Once you have selected your commmand its added 
to a queue. By pressing the triangle button each action is subsequently 
executed.


                    =======================================
=================== Chapter 1:      Hanged Edge	     AA     =================== 
		   ========================================


  			 BOSS FIGHT
 _______________________________________________________________
| Heavy Battler Manasvin |HP :	360	|Break %: 300%		|
|===============================================================|
| Item Drop: Potion		| Rare Drop: N/A		|
 ---------------------------------------------------------------

 _______________________________________________________________
| Heavy Battler Manasvin |HP :	990	|Break %: 300%		|
|===============================================================|
| Item Drop: Potion		| Rare Drop: N/A		|
 ---------------------------------------------------------------

You'll fight a boss as soon as the game starts, don't worry too much. Once
you take down 360 HP , a cutscene will occur. Now on the 2nd part of the
battle, Manasvin got a strong laser attack, use a potion if neccessary.
This whole battle is a tutorial so it should be a breeze. 



After each victory a Battle Result screen is shown.
 ---------------------------------------------------------------
| 			   ~Stats~				|
|		   Play time    00:00:00			|
|		   Bonus Ratio	X1.0				|
|   		   Battle Time 	00:00:00			|
|		   Battle Root  0000				|
|		Score						|
|				0000				|
|								|
|								|
|		    RANK  ()()()()()				|
|								|
|								|
|					Bonus TP 0		|
 ---------------------------------------------------------------

After each battle you'll be rated on your performance. The rank is determined 
by the time you have spent on battle. The quicker you kill your enemy(s) the 
higher the ranking. Higher rank equal more TP and increased your chances of a 
better item drop.

*Note: Better Rankings does not increase CP(Crystal Points).




=========================***TREASURE LIST***===========================



Lighting Scenario
=================


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|  Item Checklist  |
|===============================
|[ ] Potion			|
|[ ] Potion X2			|
|[ ] Iron Bangle		|
 -------------------------------


Now that you have finished dealing with the scorpion boss you will have 
complete control over Lighting. 

*** If you're ever stuck on where to go. Press the Square Button to open the
field Map. A yellow Circle Exclamation mark will let you know where your
next destination is ***


If you ever need supplies, shops are found in save points. As you get further 
in the game, new shops and stock are added. 

Now head forward and watch the cutscenes. You'll be forced into an event 
battle.



  			
  			 BOSS FIGHT
 _______________________________________________________________
| Psicom Battle Specialist|HP :	360	|Break %: 300%		|
|===============================================================|
| Item Drop: Potion		| Rare Drop: N/A		|
 ---------------------------------------------------------------

Focus on dealing with the other Psicom soldiers first and then deal with the
main leader. This battle is a lot easier then the demo counterpart. If your
HP gets too low just heal with a potion.


Snow Scenario
=============


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|  Item Checklist  |
|===============================
|[ ] 50 Gil			|
|[ ] Iron Bangle		|
 -------------------------------

The game will then switch to Snow's Point of view. Snow can use Grenades and 
have team Nora members back him up, so you shouldn't have any problems with 
dealing the Psicom Soldiers. Once you head to the checkpoint you'll have to 
fight a Behemoth Kai.

  			
  			 BOSS FIGHT
 _______________________________________________________________
| Behemoth Kai		|HP :	1800	|Break %: 200%		|
|===============================================================|
| Item Drop: Potion		| Rare Drop: N/A		|
 ---------------------------------------------------------------

Very easy boss battle. Just keep attacking with Snow, if your HP gets low,
Lebreau will recover you. 

Lighting Scenario Part 2
========================

The game will shift back to Lighting's point of view. After the cutscene is 
over. An enemy encounter will occur.

  			
  			 BOSS FIGHT
 _______________________________________________________________
|Machine Soldier Grieger|HP :	1260	|Break %: 110%		|
|===============================================================|
| Item Drop: Digital Circuit	| Rare Drop: Polymer Body	|
 ---------------------------------------------------------------

Keep attacking with Lighting and heal with a potion when your HP gets low.
Try to attack him constantly so he'll go into a state of break allowing your
damage multiplier to increase.


Snow Scenario Part 2
========================

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|  Item Checklist  |
|===============================
|[ ] Energy Knuckle		|
|[ ] 100 Gil			|
 -------------------------------

The story goes back to Snow's point of view. Keep heading forward and you'll
find an Energy Knuckle Weapon for Snow. Contine on forward till a cutscene
occur.

Your party will get into a fight with 3 Psicom Soldiers. Wipe them out then
examine hoverbike in front of you. After the cutscene, You will gain control
over Hope. Examine the Hoverbike.

                =======================================
================ Chapter 2:      Pulse's Fal'Cie       ================ 
		=======================================

Party: Vanille (Leader) 
       Hope

 ------------------		
|  Item Checklist  |
|===============================
|[ ] 30 Gil			|
|[ ] Potion X 4			|
|[ ] Iron Bangle		|
 -------------------------------

You will start with Vanille as your leader in this chapter. Head forward and
you'll find a highlighted blue circle. Examin the blue circle and jump over
the ledge then go near the red door and a cutscene will occur.

Party: Snow (Leader) 
=================

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|  Item Checklist  |
|===============================
|[ ] Potion X 2			|
 -------------------------------

The game goes back to Snow's point of view. Look behind you for a potion.
Head straight and defeat the 2 enemies. Examine the switch.
======================================

Party: Lighting (Leader) 
       Sazh

You'll will gain control of Lighting's party. The game will then let you know
about the smoke. When you pick up items such as smoke, you can use them
by Pushing the L1 key and have a large advantage before battle. Smoke is
often found in treasure chests or found 
as rare drops from monsters. Because
these are so useful it is recommended that you DO NOT sell them.

Smoke List
==========
- Power Smoke    : Start battle with Haste, brave, faith
- Barrier Smoke  : Start battle with Protect, Shield
- Ether Smoke    : Recover all TP
- Sneak Smoke    : Allows you to sneak through enemies


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|  Item Checklist  |
|===============================
|[ ] Gladius 			|
|[ ] Phoenix Down		|
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Party: Snow (Leader) 
=================

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|  Item Checklist  |
|===============================
|[ ] Potion X 2			|
 -------------------------------

Just like before , there will be 2 potions behind you. Head forward and kill 
the monsters and examine the switch after.
======================================

Party: Vanille (Leader) 
       Hope

 ------------------		
|  Item Checklist  |
|===============================
|[ ] Power Smoke		|
 -------------------------------

You'll be back to where Vanille was last shown. Head towards the red door and 
a cutscene will occur. The party will be forced to fight 3 ghouls. Keep using
Snow's Hand Grenade and the battle will end in no time.

======================================

Party: Lighting (Leader) 
       Sazh

 ------------------		
|  Item Checklist  |
|===============================
|[ ] Power Wrist		|
 -------------------------------

Head to the corner and you'll find a Power Wrist in the treasure cube. Then
Continue on forward on your destination. When you encounter the 2 Ghost
blocking your path , watch out for it's fire attack as it can do serious 
damage. Once you reach to your destination there will be a boss encounter.

  			 BOSS FIGHT
 _______________________________________________________________
|Fal'Cie "Anima"	|HP :	3300	|Break %: 300%		|
|===============================================================|
| Item Drop: Medical Knowledge	| Rare Drop: None		|
 ---------------------------------------------------------------
 _______________________________________________________________
|Left Arm		|HP :	300	|Break %: 150%		|
|===============================================================|
| Item Drop: Medical Knowledge	| Rare Drop: None		|
 ---------------------------------------------------------------
 _______________________________________________________________
|Right Arm		|HP :	300	|Break %: 150%		|
|===============================================================|
| Item Drop: Medical Knowledge	| Rare Drop: None		|
 ---------------------------------------------------------------




The first thing you want to do on this boss fight is focus on his two arms
first. Destroy the two arms and then focus on the main boss. After a short 
period of time Anima will recover his two arms back. Focus on the arms again, 
repeat this pattern till the boss is defeated.

                =======================================
================ Chapter 3:      Lake Bilge	       ================ 
		=======================================

You will start chapter 3 with an enemy encounter. The game now allows you to 
use the Optima Change / Paradigm Shift system. Each Character is assigned to a 
role that can use abilities limited to their roles. By pressing the L1 button 
you can switch the current Optima Change to a different one. Optima are made 
with the Optima option in the menu screen.

Roles
======
Commando / Attacker  (Deals Physical Attacks (Extend time duration of Chain)
Ravager  / Blaster   (Cast Magic Attacks (Increase Break% during on Chain)
Medic    / Healer    (Heal allies)
Sentinel / Defender  (Defend against attacks and also provoke enemy ) 
Saboteur / Jammer    (Cast negative status spells)
Synegist / Enchancer (Cast Enchancement spells)

Crystarium System
====================
Another feature introduce in this chapter. Your characters can now recieve 
Crystal Points (CP) to build the Crystarium System. CP can be used to upgrade
status on character roles and contain a cap per chapter.


First Section

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|  Item Checklist  |
|==============================================================
|[ ] Pearl Wing (weapon)	|[ ] 240 Gil		       |
|[ ] Lacking Fang x 7		|[ ] Deneb (Weapon)	       |
|[ ] 200 Gil			|[ ] Strange Liquid x 6	       |
|[ ] Falling Tears		|[ ] Cursed Fang x 7	       |
|[ ] Silver Bangle		|[ ] Libra Scope	       |
|[ ] Phoenix Down		|[ ] Digital Circuit	       |
|[ ] 50 Gil			|[ ] Paraffin Oil x 2	       |
|[ ] Mysterious Liquid x8	|[ ] 50 Gil		       |
|[ ] Magician's Sign 		|[ ] Dielectric cable	       |
|[ ] Mysterious Liquid x6	|[ ] 30 Gil		       |
|[ ] Dirty Talons		|			       |
 ------------------------------- ------------------------------

***Note***
Because your entire party have transformed into L'Cie. You can now use magic
attacks under your Blaster/Ravager Optima. It is very important to have a 
blaster in your party. Because Blaster can increase the chain guage very 
quickly but also require an Attacker/Commando to keep the duration of the 
chain. Keep your Optima balance and battles should be a breeze.



Work in Progress to Be Finish in next Update

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2C			Side Quest
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                =======================================
================  	    Fixing Pakti  	       ================ 
		=======================================
Near the end of chapter 11 when your character reach to Oerba Village. You
will discover a broken robot Pakti inside Vanille's house. IF you choose to
collect the parts to fix it, you will unlock a bronze trophy and as well 
getting 572k worth of Gil

There are 5 differents parts you can collect for Pakti. 

1. Power Cable
2. Battery pack
3. Tollie Cogwheel
4. Aspherics Lens
5. Metallic Plate

Once you have successfully repaired Pakti, you will receive 10 Sneak Smoke
,5 Perfume, Gold Ingot , Micro Engine and 3 Platinum Ingot. Selling the 3 
materials items will net you 572,000 Gil and Pulsan Pioneer trophy.

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2D			TROPHY LIST
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1.  Instrument of Fate    (Bronze)
    Requirements: Start Chapter 1

2.  Instrument of Dissent (Bronze)
    Requirements: Start Chapter 2

3.  Instrument of Tragedy (Bronze)
    Requirements: Start Chapter 3

4.  Instrument of Flight (Bronze)
    Requirements: Start Chapter 4

5.  Instrument of Vengeance (Bronze)
    Requirements: Start Chapter 5

6.  Instrument of Survival (Bronze)
    Requirements: Start Chapter 6

7.  Instrument of Rebelion (Bronze)
    Requirements: Start Chapter 7

8.  Instrument of Shame (Bronze)
    Requirements: Start Chapter 8

9.  Instrument of Wrath (Bronze)
    Requirements: Start Chapter 9

10. Instrument of Truth (Bronze)
    Requirements: Start Chapter 10

11. Instrument of Hope (Bronze)
    Requirements: Start Chapter 11

12. Instrument of Faith (Silver)
    Requirements: Start Chapter 12

13. Instrument of Change (Gold)
    Requirements: Clear the Game

14. Pulsan Pioneer (Bronze)
    Requirements: During Chapter 11 when you reach the Oerba Village. you can
		  do the side quest to fully repair Pakti.

15. Kelger Cup (Bronze)
    Requirements: Complete all a D rank Missions (Mission 1 to 5)

16-24. Work in Progress

25. Commando's Seal/ Piercing Ruby (Bronze)
    Requirements: Master the Commando/Attacker Role. Reach Lv 5 in Role Level

26. Ravager's Seal/ Sapphire of Destruction (Bronze)
    Requirements: Master the Ravager/Blaster Role. Reach Lv 5 in Role Level

27. Sentinel's Seal/ Topaz of Protection (Bronze)
    Requirements: Master the Sentinel/Defender Role. Reach Lv 5 in Role Level

28. Saboteur's Seal/ Forbidden Jade (Bronze)
    Requirements: Master the Saboteur/Jammer Role. Reach Lv 5 in Role Level

29. Synergist's Seal/ Encouraging Amethyst (Bronze)
    Requirements: Master the Synergist/Enchancer Role. Reach Lv 5 in Role Level

30. Medic's Seal /Recovery Emerald (Bronze)
    Requirements: Master the Medic/Healer Role. (Reach Lv 5 in Role Level)

31. Limit Breaker (Silver)
    Requirements: Exceed 100000 Damage. There's 2 method to unlock this trophy.
		  You can use Vanille's Death spell on Adamantoise when it's 
		  on 800% Break. Or Equipping the Genji Glove accessory will 
		  allow you to exceed 99999 Damage.

32. Adamant Will (Silver)
    Requirements: Defeat Rongui, to unlock Rongui you have to finish mission 56
		  to 62. After finishing this, all the current Adamantoise is 
		  replaced with Rongui (A much stronger version of Adamantoise)

33. Master's Seal/ Almighty Diamond
    Requirements: Completely upgraded the Crystarium System

34. Treasure Hunter (Gold)
    Requirements: Collect every Weapon and Accessory in the game. 
		 **You DO not need to have all your items in your inventory to 
		   unlock this trophy. The items you have sold will be added to
		   record as long as you found all the weapons and accessories 
		   the game.

35. Loremaster
    Requirements: Completely Analyse a 100 Monsters 
    Tips	: Just make sure you fight a monster more then once and use 
                  Libra often.The trophy should be unlocked around chapter 10
                  to 11 if  you have sbeen scanning your monsters.

36. Superstar (Gold)
    Requirements: Acheive a 5 star ranking on the last battle.

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2E	  			Shop List
===============================================================================


 ========================
|     Unicorn Mart       |      Price     Available
 ===================================================
|Potion			 |	  50 Gil|  Default  |
|Antidote		 |	 100 Gil| Chapter 5 |
|Holy Water		 |	 100 Gil| Chapter 7 |
|Pain Killers		 | 	 100 Gil| Chapter 9 |
|Smelly Liquid		 |	 100 Gil| Chapter 10|
|Hammer			 |       100 Gil| Chapter 9 |
|Wax			 |	 100 Gil| Chapter 12|
|Phoenix Down		 |	1000 Gil|  Default  |
 -------------------------------------------------------------------
|How to Unlock: Default Shop at start				    |
 -------------------------------------------------------------------
|Unicorn Mart is the default shop that you start with in FFXIII.    |
|They sell mostly healing items for battle.			    |
 -------------------------------------------------------------------

 ========================
|  Eden Medical Center   |      Price     Available
 ===================================================
|Libra Scope		 |     10000 Gil| Chapter 13|
|Power Smoke		 |     12000 Gil| Chapter 13|
|Barrier Smoke		 |     12000 Gil| Chapter 13|
|Sneak Smoke		 |     30000 Gil| Chapter 13|
 -------------------------------------------------------------------
|How to Unlock: Automatically on Chapter 13			    |
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|Eden mostly sell smoke items. They are very expensive and useful   |
|in battle.							    |
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Section 3   			Equipment
===============================================================================

***  Note   ***
Equipment in FFXIII is sparse but each weapon can be upgraded by collecting
materials from enemies and from Lenora's Garage (Shop).  Once your Equipment
reaches it's max level, you can combine a unique material to change into
a different item.


Weapon List
-----------

*** Note ***

Once a weapon evolves to its final form the weapon's bonus property will
disappear.

************

Lighting  (Swords)
==================

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|  Blaze Edge Series  |
|=========================================================================
|       	 Blaze Edge -> Magnum Blade -> Omega Weapon		  |
 -------------------------------------------------------------------------
|Blaze Egde        |Atk: 15 Max: 115  |Mag: 15 Max: 115 | Max Lv: 26 	  |
 =========================================================================
|Location Found: Default Weapon, Chapter 3 Shop      | Total Exp: 24600   |
 -------------------------------------------------------------------------
|Properties: None		| Hidden Bonus: Increase Physical Defense |
 =========================================================================
|Magnum Blade      |Atk: 68 Max: 323  |Mag: 68 Max: 323 | Max Lv: 61      |
 -------------------------------------------------------------------------
|Location Found: Blaze Edge + Ash Titanium(Synthesis)| Total Exp: 445950  |
 -------------------------------------------------------------------------
|Properties: None		| Hidden Bonus: Increase Physical Defense |
 =========================================================================
|Omega Weapon      |Atk: 302 Max: 620  |Mag: 302 Max: 620 | Max Lv: 100   |
 -------------------------------------------------------------------------
|Location Found: Magnum Blade + Trapazehedrons       | Total Exp: 1296897 |
 -------------------------------------------------------------------------
|Properties: ATB Guage +1	| Hidden Bonus: None			  |
 ========================================================================

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|  Gladius Series     |
|=========================================================================
|       	 Gladius -> Helter Skelter -> Omega Weapon		  |
 -------------------------------------------------------------------------
|Gladius         |Atk: 25 Max: 175  |Mag: 25 Max: 88 | Max Lv: 26 	  |
 =========================================================================
|Location Found: Chapter 2 , Chapter 13 Shop	     | Total Exp: 54800   |
 -------------------------------------------------------------------------
|Properties: None		| Hidden Bonus: Increase Physical Defense |
 =========================================================================
|Helter Skelter   |Atk: 154 Max: 448  |Mag: 25 Max: 190 | Max Lv: 61   	  |
 -------------------------------------------------------------------------
|Location Found: Gladius + Uraninite (Synthesis)     | Total Exp: 332560  |
 -------------------------------------------------------------------------
|Properties: None		| Hidden Bonus: Increase Physical Defense |
 =========================================================================
|Omega Weapon  |Atk: 317 Max: 723  |Mag: 94 Max: 210 | Max Lv: 100  	  |
 -------------------------------------------------------------------------
|Location Found: Helter Skelter + Trapazehedrons     | Total Exp: 1380087 |
 -------------------------------------------------------------------------
|Properties: ATB Guage +1	| Hidden Bonus: None			  |
 =========================================================================

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|  Axel Blade Series  |
|=========================================================================
|       	Axel Blade -> Ignite Blade -> Omega Weapon		  |
 -------------------------------------------------------------------------
|Blaze Egde        |Atk: 15 Max: 115  |Mag: 15 Max: 115 | Max Lv: 26 	  |
 =========================================================================
|Location Found: Default Weapon, Chapter 3 Shop      | Total Exp: 24600   |
 -------------------------------------------------------------------------
|Properties: Recover ATB During Attack| Hidden Bonus: Extra Speed	  |
 =========================================================================
|Magnum Blade      |Atk: 68 Max: 323  |Mag: 68 Max: 323 | Max Lv: 61      |
 -------------------------------------------------------------------------
|Location Found: Axel Blade + Adamantium(Synthesis)  | Total Exp: 445950  |
 -------------------------------------------------------------------------
|Properties: Recover ATB During Attack| Hidden Bonus: Extra Speed	  |
 =========================================================================
|Omega Weapon      |Atk: 302 Max: 620  |Mag: 302 Max: 620 | Max Lv: 100   |
 -------------------------------------------------------------------------
|Location Found: Ignite Blade + Trapazehedrons       | Total Exp: 1296897 |
 -------------------------------------------------------------------------
|Properties: Recover ATB During Attack and ATB +1 | Hidden Bonus: None	  |
 =========================================================================

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| Saber Carbon Series |
|=========================================================================
|       	Saber Carbon -> Slash Carbon -> Omega Weapon		  |
 -------------------------------------------------------------------------
|Saber Carbon       |Atk:  8 Max:  83  |Mag: 20 Max: 170 | Max Lv: 26 	  |
 =========================================================================
|Location Found: Chapter 5, Chapter 6 Shop  	     | Total Exp: 33000   |
 -------------------------------------------------------------------------
|Properties: None			| Hidden Bonus: Magic Defense	  |
 =========================================================================
|Slash Carbon      |Atk: 46 Max: 190  |Mag:190 Max: 448 | Max Lv: 61      |
 -------------------------------------------------------------------------
|Location Found: Saber Carbon + Ash Titanium(Synthesis)| Total Exp: 437550|
 -------------------------------------------------------------------------
|Properties: None			| Hidden Bonus: Magic Defense	  |
 =========================================================================
|Omega Weapon      |Atk: 104 Max: 210  |Mag: 210 Max: 723 | Max Lv: 100   |
 -------------------------------------------------------------------------
|Location Found: Slash Carbon + Trapazehedrons       | Total Exp: 1296897 |
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|Properties: ATB Guage +1			 | Hidden Bonus: None	  |
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| Knight Saber Series |
|=========================================================================
|       	Saber Carbon -> Slash Carbon -> Omega Weapon		  |
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|Knight Saber        |Atk:  8 Max:  88  |Mag: 8 Max: 88 | Max Lv: 21 	  |
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|Location Found: Chapter 9, Chapter 10 Shop  	     | Total Exp: 70850   |
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|Properties: Restore More HP using Raise   | Hidden Bonus: Reduce HP	  |
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|Peacemaker	     |Atk:100 Max: 225  |Mag:100 Max: 225 | Max Lv: 41    |
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|Location Found: Knight Saber + Hihiirokane (Synthesis)| Total Exp: 236350|
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|Properties: Restore More HP using Raise   | Hidden Bonus: Reduce HP	  |
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|Omega Weapon       |Atk:205 Max: 520  |Mag: 205 Max: 520 | Max Lv: 100   |
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|Location Found: Peacemaker + Trapazehedrons	      | Total Exp: 1460247|
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|Properties:  Restore More HP using Raise and ATB +1 | Hidden Bonus: None |
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|   Orgenix  Series   |
|=========================================================================
|       	   Orgenix -> Apocalypse -> Omega Weapon		  |
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|Orgenix             |Atk: 37 Max: 187  |Mag: 37 Max:187 | Max Lv: 26 	  |
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|Location Found: Shop	(280k Gil)		     | Total Exp: 20100   |
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|Properties: Higher Power but Decrease ATB speed |Hidden Bonus:Indomitable|
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|Apocalypse	     |Atk:128 Max: 410  |Mag:128 Max: 410 | Max Lv: 61    |
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|Location Found: Orgenix +Shining Cobal Ore (Synthesis)| Total Exp: 233220|
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|Properties: Higher Power but Decrease ATB speed | Hidden Bonus: Reduce H |
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|Omega Weapon        |Atk:281 Max: 750  |Mag: 281 Max: 750 | Max Lv: 100  |
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|Location Found: Apocalypse + Trapazehedrons	      | Total Exp: 1514127|
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|Properties: Higher Power, Decrease ATB speed and ATB +1|Hidden Bonus:None|
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3B				Ability List
===============================================================================



** Legend **

L  = Lighting
Sz = Sazh
Sn = Snow
Va = Vanille
H  = Hope
F  = Fang 


 ==================
|Attack Magic	   | 				    Cost   Users 
 =====================================================================
|Ruin    | Non-Elemental Magic Damage		    | 1 |     All     |
|Ruinga  | Wide Range Non-Elemental Magic Damage    | 3 |     All     |
|Fire    | Fire Magic Damage			    | 1 | L/Sz/Va/H/F |
|Fira    | Fire Damage.Increase output during Break | 2 | L/Sz/Va/H/F |
|Firega  | Wide Range Fire Magic Damage	   	    | 3 |  Sz/Va/H    |
|Blizzard| Ice Magic Damage			    | 1 | L/Sn/Va/H/F |
|Blizzara| Ice Damage. Increase output during Break | 2 | L/Sn/Va/H/F |
|Blizzaga| Wide Range Ice Magic Damage		    | 3 |   Sn/Va/H   |
|Thunder | Electric Magic damage		    | 1 | L/Sz/Va/H/F |
|Thundara| Elec Damage.Increase output during Break | 2 | L/Sz/Va/H/F |
|Thundaga| Wide Range Electric Magic Damage	    | 3 |  L/Sz/H     |
|Water	 | Water Magic Damage			    | 1 | L/Sz/Va/H/F |
|Watara	 | Water Damage.Increase output during Break| 2 | L/Sz/Va/H/F |
|Wataga	 | Wide Range Water Magic Damage	    | 3 |   Sn/H/F    |
|Aero	 | Wind Magic Damage. Keeps target in Midair| 2 |    All      |
|Aerora	 | Wind Magic Damage. Keeps target in Midair| 3 |    All      |
|Aeroga	 | Area Wind Magic. Keeps target in Midair  | 5 |   Sz/H/F/   |
 =====================================================================



 ==================
|Healing Magic	   | 				    Cost   Users 
 =========================================================================
|Cure   | Restore HP				   | 1 |   	All	  |
|Curera | Restore HP on Party			   | 2 |    	All       |
|Cura   | Restore Large amount of HP (at lower HP) | 1 |     Sn/Sz/Va/H	  |
|Curada | Restore Large amount of HP 		   | 2 |       Va/H       |
|Esuna  | Cure Negative ailments		   | 2 |    	All 	  |
|Raise  | Resurrect a knock out party member	   | 3 |     L/Va/H/F     |
 =========================================================================

 ==================
|Physical Abilities| 				  			Cost
 ===========================================================================
|Attack        | Physical Damage			  		| 1 |
|Area Blast    | Physical Area Attack					| 2 |
|Flame Blow    | Fire Physical Damage					| 1 |
|Frost Blow    | Ice Physical Damage					| 1 |
|Spark Blow    | Electric Physical Damage				| 1 |
|Wave Blow     | Water Physical Damage					| 1 |
|Provoke       | Influence a target to attack you			| 1 |
|Duel	       | Very high chance to allow 1 target to target after you | 1 |
|Afterimages   | During Guard, allows you to evade the next attack 	| 1 |
|Revenge Guard | During Guard, attack taken is used for counterattack	| 1 |
|Revenge Charge| During Guard, accumulated damage is stored for power	| 1 |
|Regen Guard   | During Guard, your HP will slowly recover		| 1 |
|Rise Guard    | Improve tolerance to attacks				| 1 |
 ===========================================================================

 ==================
|TP Abilities	   | 				    			 Cost
 =============================================================================
|Summon   | Summon Eidolons			    			  | 3 |
|Libra    | Scans a Target's HP and 1 Property	    			  | 1 |
|Full CUre| Revives Fallen Party Members and Large HP Recovery on Party   | 2 |
|Quake	  | Earth Magic Damage on all enemies and extend duration of Chain| 2 |
|Dispelga | Remove all enchancement on all enemies			  | 1 |
|Stopga	  | Reset enemie's ATB guage and cancel enemie's action	          | 1 |
 =============================================================================

 ==================
|Unique Abilities  |	   ** These abilites are unique to each character. They
 ------------------------------  are can only be used with the correct role and 
|Ability    |User    |   Role | also require a full ATB guage to use **
 =============================================================================
|Scene Drive|Lighting| Blaster|Deal multiple strikes on a target, chain varies|
|Lunar Fist |Snow    |Attacker|Massive Damage on a Single Target. Resets Break|
|Desperado  |Sazh    | Blaster|Deal multiple strikes on a target, chain Varies|
|Last Resort|Hope    | Blaster|Heavy Non-Elemental Damage on all targets      |
|Death	    |Vanille | Jammer |Instant Kill , Heavy Magic Damage when fails   |
|Highwind   |Fang    |Attacker|Massive Damage on a Single Target. Resets Break|
 =============================================================================

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3C			Summon Abilites
===============================================================================




Geshalt/Driving  Mode Abilities

*** Keys for O and X are reverse if you're playing on an american console ***

 =======================
|	  Odin		|        
 =======================

User	  : Lighting
Drive Mode: Horse
		
  Command 	 	Name 	   USAGE COST
 -------------------------------------------
|O Button  	   = Auto Drive	     |      |
|UP   + O Button   = Raiken          |  2   |
|Down + O Button   = Shinkuuha       |  3   |
|Left or Right + O = Tenmeimanden    |  3   |
|X Button	   = Raikouzan       |  4   |
|Triangle Button   = Zantetsuken     |  All |
--------------------------------------------

 =======================
|	  Shiva		|
 =======================

User	  : Snow
Drive Mode: Bike

  Command 	 	Name 	   USAGE COST
 -------------------------------------------
|O Button  	   = Auto Drive	     |      |
|UP   + O Button   = Rally Rush      |  3   |
|Down + O Button   = Splash          |  3   |
|Left or Right + O = Axel Turn       |  3   |
|X Button	   = Air Edge        |  3   |
|Triangle Button   = Diamond Dust    |  All |
--------------------------------------------

 =======================
|      Brynhildr	|
 =======================

User	  : Sazh
Drive Mode: Race Car

  Command 	 	Name 	   USAGE COST
 -------------------------------------------
|O Button  	   = Auto Drive	     |      |
|UP   + O Button   = Chopper Spin    |  2   |
|Down + O Button   = Caltrop Bombe   |  3   |
|Left or Right + O = Sweeping Turn   |  3   |
|X Button	   = Hot Rod         |  3   |
|Triangle Button   = Muspell Flame   |  All |
-------------------------------------------


 =======================
|     Hecatoncheir	|
 =======================


User	  : Vanille
Drive Mode: Magic Armor

  Command 	 	Name 	   USAGE COST
 -------------------------------------------
|O Button  	   = Auto Drive	     |      |
|UP   + O Button   = Gatling Cannon  |  1   |
|Down + O Button   = Delta Missile   |  2   |
|Left or Right + O = Planet Light Ray|  3   |
|X Button	   = Buster Force    |  4   |
|Triangle Button   = Gaia Saviour    |  All |
-------------------------------------------

-	

 =======================
|       Alexander 	|
 =======================

User	  : Hope
Drive Mode: Fortress

  Command 	 	Name 	   USAGE COST
 -----------------------------------------------
|O Button  	   = Auto Drive	     	 |      |
|UP   + O Button   = Gaishuu Isshoku 	 |  4   |
|Down + O Button   = Ice Quake	     	 | 4(2) |
|Left or Right + O = Severe punishment 	 | 4(2) |
|X Button	   = Heaven's Punishment |  5   |
|Triangle Button   = Holy Judgement	 |  All |
------------------------------------------------


 =======================
|        Bahamut        |
 =======================


User	  : Fang
Drive Mode: Dragon

  Command 	 	Name 	   USAGE COST
 -------------------------------------------
|O Button  	   = Auto Drive	     |      |
|UP   + O Button   = Hunting Dive    |  1   |
|Down + O Button   = Sky High Loop   |  2   |
|Left or Right + O = Destroy Breath  |  3   |
|X Button	   = Spread Pulsar   |  4   |
|Triangle Button   = Mega Flare      |  All |
--------------------------------------------
	
===================================================================
4A			Special Thanks
===================================================================

I would like to thank Square Enix for making another fantastic addition to 
the Final Fantasy series. Without them this guide wouldn't exist in the first 
place.


All forum members of Grown Up Gaming, for insipring the idea to write
a FFXIII guide.


To Tomoko Takahashi (Andrew's girlfriend) for providing additional translations 
from
 the game.