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The Desert Palace (2)
Final Fantasy IX

The Desert Palace (2)

Guide to The Desert Palace (2) in final fantasy ix, including how to get the Promist Ring, Anklet, and defeat Valia Pira.

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Guide to The Desert Palace (2) in final fantasy ix, including how to get the Promist Ring, Anklet, and defeat Valia Pira.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    On the first screen, interact with the candle on the left. Inspect the bloodstone that appears to receive a Promist Ring.
  2. 2
    Proceed to the next screen with three statues. Move between the ends of the room continuously until the middle statue's eyes shine, revealing a staircase of light.
  3. 3
    Take the illuminated path to a balcony and light the candle on the right.
  4. 4
    Return to the room with the three statues. A chest containing Fairy Earrings will appear on the right.
  5. 5
    Exit to the left. In the next room, light all three pedestals on the left side to create a path to the right.
  6. 6
    Light only the bottom-left pedestal on the right side to make the statues blocking the central passageway on the left disappear.
  7. 7
    Return to the left side, cross into the central passage, and light the two flames there, ignoring the third at the bottom of the stairs.
  8. 8
    The statues blocking the right side will now disappear. Light the remaining two flames on the right side.
  9. 9
    Return to the middle and light the flame at the bottom of the stairs. A bloodstone will light up above you; inspect it to receive the Anklet.
  10. 10
    The doorway on the right side of the room will now open. Proceed through it.
  11. 11
    In the hallway, light the third candle at the base of the second statue. Inspect the appearing bloodstone to receive a Shield Armor.
  12. 12
    Continue to the back of the room and climb the stairs.
  13. 13
    At the top of the stairs, light the candle to illuminate the window in the background.
  14. 14
    Head to the next area, the library. Light the candle in the bottom left. Stairs will appear on the right.
  15. 15
    Climb the stairs and light the candle at the end, causing a bookcase to raise. Go through the revealed doorway and inspect the bloodstone to receive a N-Kai Armlet.
  16. 16
    Return to the library's bottom floor and light the candle on the middle ledge, revealing a secret passage.
  17. 17
    Go through the passage and up the long staircase, lighting two more candles.
  18. 18
    Return to the library and light the final candle on the bottom floor, on the right side.
  19. 19
    Pass through the doorway and light the candle on the balcony.
  20. 20
    Return to the library. On the left side, pass through the stained glass window to find the moogle Mogsam. Hand him the letter from Mojito. Heal and save your game.
  21. 21
    Exit to the left of Mogsam into a new room. Light the two candles in front of the gargoyle on the wall. Inspect the bloodstone to receive a Black Hood.
  22. 22
    Pass through the doorway to the left of the gargoyle. Light the two candles in front of the statue on the left side to make another bloodstone appear, yielding a Venetia Shield.
  23. 23
    Ensure you light the candle on the left side of the room before leaving.
  24. 24
    Extinguish the candle on the left side of the two statues to make a staircase appear in the middle of the room.
  25. 25
    Go up the stairs and light the candle at the end to trigger a boss fight.

BOSS - Valia Pira

Valia Pira uses purely magical attacks, including Firaga, Blizzaga, and Thundaga. It can cast Reflect on itself, so be cautious of reflected spells. Inspecting bloodstones earlier in the dungeon will reduce its defenses.

Tips
  • If Eiko is in your party, use Carbuncle to cast Reflect on your party. This will prevent Valia Pira from damaging you.
  • With Reflect on your party, Vivi can cast spells on your party to damage the boss without being harmed by reflections.
  • Zidane cannot be in the party for this fight, so you do not need to worry about stealing.
  • After defeating the boss, light the candle at the top of the stairs and step into the shining light.

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