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Summit Station: Disc 2
Final Fantasy IX

Summit Station: Disc 2

Guide to defeating Black Waltz 3 in Final Fantasy IX, including strategies for stealing items and surviving the Freeze status. Learn how to reach Treno and find hidden items.

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Guide to defeating Black Waltz 3 in Final Fantasy IX, including strategies for stealing items and surviving the Freeze status. Learn how to reach Treno and find hidden items.

Walkthrough
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    Black Waltz 3 Rematch: Black Waltz 3 uses a new spell called Freeze, which inflicts a status ailment preventing actions. If a frozen character is hit physically, they are instantly KO'ed. Black Waltz 3 won't attack Dagger unless she's the last one alive. Dagger should cast Shell on Steiner and Marcus and focus on healing.
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    Stealing from Black Waltz 3: Marcus should attempt to steal the Steepled Hat, Lightning Staff, and Flame Staff. The Flame Staff can be found later in Treno, so prioritizing the other two is recommended.
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    Post-Battle: After defeating Black Waltz 3, you'll arrive at Alexandria Station. Shop for any needed items. Exit the station and choose your path: left leads back to Dali, right leads to Treno.
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    Optional: Return to Dali: If you choose to go back to Dali, you can replenish items like Wrists for the Cotton Robe money trick. You can also access a chest in the garden area for an Elixir. Consider buying Rods to craft Coral Rings in Treno.
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    Path to Treno: Return to the South Gate and pass through it. Take the right path at the fork. After jumping over a broken bridge, find a chest containing 1610 Gil at the bottom of the stairs. Exit right to reach the world map.
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    Friendly Monster - Ghost: Near Treno, encounter the Friendly Monster named Ghost. Give it an Ore to receive a Hi-Potion and 10 AP. It's easier to find this monster closer to Treno.
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    Quan's Dwelling: Head towards Quan's Dwelling, located in the mountains past the forest. This location is primarily for a side quest later in the game.
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    Inside Quan's Dwelling: Open the chest to your right for an Ether. Slide down the rope on the left side behind the large pillar to find another chest with an Ether. Use the hot spring to restore HP/MP. Search the southern edge of the screen near the chest to find the hidden Scorpio Stellazzio.
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    Further Exploration in Quan's Dwelling: Go through the northern opening and climb the ladder to find another Ether at the top. There is a small area to the right of this opening with nothing of note.
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    Arrive in Treno: Exit Quan's Dwelling and head to Treno.
Tips
  • Dagger should prioritize casting Shell on Steiner and Marcus.
  • Focus on healing Dagger's party members if they are low on HP.
  • If Dagger's MP is low, use an Ether.
  • If you are in a hurry, you can forgo stealing all three items from Black Waltz 3 to end the battle sooner.
  • Consider buying Rods in Dali to craft Coral Rings in Treno, especially if you don't have enough.
  • The Ghost friendly monster is easier to find closer to Treno.
  • Steepled Hat (steal)
  • Lightning Staff (steal)
  • Flame Staff (steal)
  • Elixir (Dali chest)
  • 1610 Gil (chest near Treno)
  • Hi-Potion (from Ghost)
  • 10 AP (from Ghost)
  • Ether (Quan's Dwelling chest)
  • Ether (Quan's Dwelling chest)
  • Ether (Quan's Dwelling top of ladder)
  • Scorpio Stellazzio (Quan's Dwelling hidden item)

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