Follow this Final Fantasy IX walkthrough to revisit Madain Sari, equip Zidane for a solo battle, and defeat the Scarlet Hair boss.
Walkthrough
- 1Exit the Iifa Tree and return to the Mountain Path.
- 2Take the right path and the larger root to reach the world map near Madain Sari.
- 3Enter Madain Sari and follow Eiko back to her home.
- 4Equip Zidane with a Power Belt (if you have it) and the Counter ability. Prioritize defense and Auto-Haste if possible.
- 5Enter Eiko's home and go to the kitchen to find a hidden doorway behind the moogles.
- 6Enter the hidden room and loot the two chests for a Survival Vest and Phoenix Down.
- 7Return to the main part of town and head north to the Eidolon Wall.
- 8Approach the entrance; Morrison will offer healing.
- 9Peek inside to receive an Exploda and Elixir.
- 10A new option will appear from Morrison, leading to a scene and a solo battle with Zidane.
- 11Defeat the Scarlet Hair. Use physical attacks when it stops moving (indicated by "Here I go,") and heal if Zidane's health drops below 500. Avoid attacking when it's dancing.
- 12After the battle, return to Eiko's house, to the room where the item was stolen, and watch a scene to receive the Memory Earring.
- 13Exit Eiko's home; an icon will appear on the landing. Interact with it to trigger scenes.
- 14As the party prepares to leave, Scarlet Hair rejoins and joins your party as Amarant.
- 15Choose your party of four. Zidane must stay. Vivi is recommended. Choose between Dagger and Eiko for the remaining two slots (Eiko is a better white mage, Dagger a better summoner). The recommended party is Zidane, Amarant, Vivi, and Eiko.
- 16If Amarant is in your party, equip him with Poison Knuckles from Morrison and any other available gear.
- 17Your next destination is the Iifa Tree.
Tips
- Equipping Counter on Zidane is highly recommended for the upcoming solo battle.
- When fighting Scarlet Hair, watch for the "Here I go," cue, as this is when it stops moving and becomes vulnerable to attack.
- Keep an eye on Zidane's health during the Scarlet Hair fight and don't hesitate to use a Hi-Potion if it falls below 500.
- Amarant is a strong physical attacker; consider equipping him with Poison Knuckles.
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