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The Desert Palace (1)
Final Fantasy IX

The Desert Palace (1)

Guide to The Desert Palace in Final Fantasy IX. Includes walkthrough steps, side quests, Chocograph locations, Mountain Cracks, and the Friendly Monster Jabberwock.

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Guide to The Desert Palace in Final Fantasy IX. Includes walkthrough steps, side quests, Chocograph locations, Mountain Cracks, and the Friendly Monster Jabberwock.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Zidane wakes up in a cell next to Cid. The dialogue choice doesn't matter.
  2. 2
    After regaining control of Zidane, walk south. A scene will play, and you'll be teleported.
  3. 3
    Kuja explains his intentions and asks you to select three party members. Choose wisely, considering Kuja's warning about an anti-magic barrier at your destination (Oeilvert). A purely physical party is recommended; avoid bringing Quina.
  4. 4
    Once your party is chosen, Kuja teleports you to another location. Follow the path (stairs) to a ship.
  5. 5
    Board the ship when ready. It will automatically take you to the Forgotten Continent.
  6. 6
    Upon landing, you can interact with the ship to access Thorn's shop, which sells basic items including Vaccines. It's advisable to buy some.
  7. 7
    Oeilvert is to the south. Before heading there, there are several optional activities.

Minor Side Questing:

  1. Qu's Marsh: Located north of the ship. This is the fourth and final marsh. You can only catch frogs if Quina is in your party, which is unlikely if you followed the advice to exclude her. Ignore this for now.
  2. Chocobo Hot and Cold: Continue north from the Qu's Marsh. You'll find chocobo tracks by the forests. Call Choco to find treasures.
  3. Chocograph #15 - Dusk Plains: Head towards Oeilvert's location on your map. Southwest of Oeilvert, along the coast, is a forest. Stand on the lowest plateau in the gap between the other two, directly next to this forest. The treasure contains 12 Phoenix Downs, 14 Ores, Kaiser Knuckles, and an Iron Man Card.
  4. Chocograph #16 - Forgotten Plains: Found towards the northern end of the continent. Locate the strange, inaccessible building inside a valley. Travel southwest from it. On a rock formation, dig around on the first stretch. The treasure yields 17 Ores, 5 Ethers, 14 Opals, and a Demon’s Mail.
  5. Mountain Crack #2: Return to the ship's location and head southeast. Go over the mountains until you find an isolated forest. The Mountain Crack is right next to it. Use a Dead Pepper to find 19 Eye Drops, a Madain’s Ring, a Genji Helmet, and a Hilda Garde 1 Card.
  6. Mountain Crack #3: Continue southwest from the previous Mountain Crack until you reach another isolated forest. The crack is on a mountain ledge and is harder to spot. The reward includes a Maiden Prayer, a Dragon’s Hair, Gauntlets, and an Odin Card.
  7. Friendly Monsters - Jabberwock: Head to any forest on the continent and engage in random battles until you hear a specific jingle. The Friendly Monster is Jabberwock. If you give it an Emerald, you will receive 40 AP and a Moonstone.
  8. Once all these activities are completed, proceed to Oeilvert. It is marked as a white dot on your world map.
Tips
  • Consider bringing a party with strong physical attackers to navigate the anti-magic barrier at Oeilvert.
  • Stock up on Vaccines from Thorn's shop upon arrival at the Forgotten Continent.
  • Remember to use Dead Peppers on Mountain Cracks to reveal their treasures.

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