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Castle Sasune
Final Fantasy III

Castle Sasune

Guide to Castle Sasune in Final Fantasy III. Find treasure like Phoenix Down, Leather Shield, Blizzard Spell, Bronze Knuckles, and more. Includes Griffon boss fight strategy.

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Guide to Castle Sasune in Final Fantasy III. Find treasure like Phoenix Down, Leather Shield, Blizzard Spell, Bronze Knuckles, and more. Includes Griffon boss fight strategy.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Upon arriving at Castle Sasune, Ingus joins your party. After cutscenes, you'll be in the castle courtyard. Head north into the main building.
  2. 2
    The beds in the castle can be used as a free inn to heal HP/MP.
  3. 3
    In the next area, go west through a cracked wall to find a Phoenix Down.
  4. 4
    Go through the southeastern wall to find two entrances. The southeastern one leads to two 1,000 Gil chests.
  5. 5
    Continue along the path to find chests containing a Leather Shield and the Blizzard Spell.
  6. 6
    Go northwest and through a wall, then north and east to find a chest with Bronze Knuckles.
  7. 7
    Return to the second floor room where you first went through walls, then go upstairs twice through the center to trigger a scene. You'll be directed to the Sealed Cave.
  8. 8
    From the castle courtyard, go northwest into the West Tower. Ascend the stairs, finding chests with Holy Arrow and Wooden Arrow. Continue to the top for a chest containing a Wightslayer, followed by a boss battle.
  9. 9
    After the Griffon battle, return downstairs and enter the eastern tower.
  10. 10
    Ascend the eastern tower, finding chests with Wooden Arrow and Holy Arrow on the third floor. At the top, open chests for a Bow, another Wooden Arrow, and a Potion.
  11. 11
    Take a free nap in the bed in the East Tower.
  12. 12
    Finish any remaining business in Castle Sasune and then depart for the Sealed Cave.

Boss: Griffon

  • Level: 6
  • Max HP: 230
  • EXP Earned: 130
  • Gil Earned: 40

Strategy: The Griffon is not exceptionally difficult. Equip the Wightslayer found in the West Tower before or during the battle. You can switch equipment mid-battle without using a turn. Focus on attacking.

Tips
  • The beds in Castle Sasune function as a free inn, allowing you to heal HP and MP without cost.
  • When navigating dark areas or areas with hidden paths, move in a direction until you hit a wall, then try another direction.
  • Switching equipment during battle is a free action and can be crucial for exploiting enemy weaknesses or using powerful weapons.

Items Found:

  • Phoenix Down
  • 1,000 Gil (x2)
  • Leather Shield
  • Blizzard Spell
  • Bronze Knuckles
  • Holy Arrow
  • Wooden Arrow
  • Wightslayer
  • Bow
  • Potion

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