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Final Fantasy Tactics

Final Fantasy Tactics

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Welcome to Final Fantasy Tactics, a deep tactical RPG where you'll command a party of warriors through a sprawling war-torn world. You'll master a complex job system, recruit unique characters, and engage in challenging turn-based battles across varied terrain. It's a game that rewards strategic thinking and careful planning, perfect for anyone who loves a good challenge and a rich story.

This guide is here to help you navigate the intricacies of Ivalice. We'll cover everything from getting started with basic gameplay and recruiting key party members to advanced grinding strategies and tackling pivotal boss encounters. Whether you're aiming to recruit Cloud, defeat the Zodiac Brave, or simply understand the nuances of the job system, this walkthrough has you covered.

Part 1

Embark on your Final Fantasy Tactics adventure! This guide covers the essential introduction, version history, and crucial information to get you started on the right foot.

Hey there! So you're diving into Final Fantasy Tactics? Awesome choice! This guide is gonna be your best buddy as you get started. I've played through this game a bunch, and I'm writing this as if I'm right there with you, helping you out. Just a heads-up, I played on hard mode, so if you're on normal, things might feel a little easier for you. Let's get this journey started!

Just so you know, I'm using the PAL version of the game for this guide, which is the European/Australian release. It shouldn't make a huge difference, but it's good to keep in mind.

Version History:

  • Version 0.1 [4/7/08]: Kicked things off with this guide.
  • Version 0.2 [5/7/08]: Added more info on the Bazaar and other bits.
  • Version 0.3 [6/7/08]: More on everything.
  • Version 0.4 [7/7/08]: No story yet, but more side missions, clan battles, loot, and Bazaar recipes.
  • Version 0.5 [8/7/08]: Bazaar section is now complete. More missions, random encounters, and loot added.
  • Version 0.6 [9/7/08]: Added more missions and loot details.
  • Version 0.7 [10/7/08]: A few more missions, more loot, and info on beasts.
  • Version 0.8 [11/7/08]: Daily updates are the best! Added a few more missions and loot items, but didn't have much time today.
  • Version 0.9 [12/7/08]: More missions (over 50 now!), more loot, and starting on the Bestiary. Items and class sets will be added in upcoming updates.
  • Version 1.0 [13/7/08]: Updates on Clan Mates and Recruitment. Started and finished about half of the Hume jobs.
  • Version 1.1 [14/7/08]: Feeling the burnout! Humes are missing Blue Mage and Seer. More missions and Opportunity Turns added.
  • Version 1.2 [15/7/08]: Added a good chunk to the Clan Primer and more on Quests.
  • Version 1.3 [16/7/08]: Finished the Clan Primer for the sections I've covered so far.
  • Version 1.4 [17/7/08]: World Youth Day messed with my plans! Anyway, more quests done, advanced the story halfway, and added a new section. A bit more on the Clan Primer too.
  • Version 1.5 [18/7/08]: Two weeks of solid updates! Some more missions completed.
  • Version 1.6 [19/7/08]: More updates, more quests done.
  • Version 1.7 [20/7/08]: Technically it's the 21st now, worked past midnight and I'm tired. More updates coming later today or tomorrow.
  • Version 1.8 [21/7/08]: More work done, smaller update, almost midnight.
  • Version 1.9 [22/7/08]: Some more work done on my 19th straight update. Not bad! Keeping the motivation going.
  • Version 2.0 [23/7/08]: More on the classes. Started on Dispatch missions and how they're calculated. This is gonna be a key section!
  • Version 2.1 [24/7/08]: Three weeks of straight updates! Wow. More missions and monsters added.
  • Version 2.2 [25/7/08]: A few more quests done, more loot, more monsters.
  • Version 2.3 [26/7/08]: More quests completed.
  • Version 2.4 [27/7/08]: So many updates for not a huge amount of work. Kept up the pace of 25kb per update.
  • Version 2.5 [28/7/08]: Added more on Gria classes, except for Geomancer. Was going to add more quests, but a blackout wiped out a lot of time. Annoying!

Important Information: Make sure to read this section! It's crucial for getting started right.

Part 2

Review Final Fantasy Tactics update history from Version 2.6 to 6.3, detailing quest additions, item completion, and class updates.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Version 2.6 (29/7/08): Gria Classes are complete. Seeq Classes are nearly complete, and more quests have been added.
  2. 2
    Version 2.7 (30/7/08): Seeq classes are finished. The Auctions section is complete and separated into general and in-depth parts.
  3. 3
    Version 2.8 (31/7/08): Moogle classes are done. More information on Viera and Blue Mage is included. The PAL version has content relevant to Brightmoon Tor.
  4. 4
    Version 2.9 (1/8/08): Viera classes are completed. Bangaa and Nu Mou classes will be completed in upcoming updates.
  5. 5
    Version 3.0 (2/8/08): All Bangaa classes are now complete.
  6. 6
    Version 3.1 (3/8/08): Jobs for the Nu Mou class have been added. One quest is done, and more loot has been added.
  7. 7
    Version 3.2 (4/8/08): All classes are complete. A few more missions, some loot, and bestiary information have been added.
  8. 8
    Version 3.3 (5/8/08): More missions have been finished.
  9. 9
    Version 3.4 (6/8/08): More quests have been done, and more loot added.
  10. 10
    Version 3.5 (7/8/08): Up to 141 missions are finished, along with several more random encounters and descriptions. Typos have been fixed.
  11. 11
    Version 3.6 (8/8/08): More missions are done. One more clan trial is complete.
  12. 12
    Version 3.7 (9/8/08): More quests are done, and loot is fully complete. One more recipe for Bazaar on Hurdy's Requests is added.
  13. 13
    Version 3.8 (10/8/08): More missions are done. Loot and bazaar are complete.
  14. 14
    Version 3.9 (11/8/08): Usable items, knives, and swords have been completed.
  15. 15
    Version 4.0 (12/8/08): Items are added, up to Rapiers.
  16. 16
    Version 4.1 (13/8/08): All weapons are completed.
  17. 17
    Version 4.2 (14/8/08): Quests completed reach 160 out of 300. Plans include finishing items, then quests, and adding parts about Scions, Chocobos, and a Brightmoon Tor guide.
  18. 18
    Version 4.3 (15/8/08): A few more quests have been added. The guide aims for completion by the 28th.
  19. 19
    Version 4.4 (16/8/08): Many more quests have been added.
  20. 20
    Version 4.5 (17/8/08): More Quests are done. Story is advanced. Clan Trials are complete.
  21. 21
    Version 4.6 (18/8/08): More Quests have been added.
  22. 22
    Version 4.7 (19/8/08): A few more quests have been added, bringing the total to 199.
  23. 23
    Version 4.8 (20/8/08): More quests are added, with 2 more storylines missions remaining. The Clan Primer is updated and sorted. Quest Summary is updated.
  24. 24
    Version 4.9 (21/8/08): More quests have been added. A massive primer update is included.
  25. 25
    Version 5.0 (22/8/08): A big update on items is included, finished up to Instruments for Bludegons. Hammers, Maces, and Books are next.
  26. 26
    Version 5.1 (23/8/08): All items are finished up until the ranged items.
  27. 27
    Version 5.2 (24/8/08): More quests are done and added. All items until the helms section are complete.
  28. 28
    Version 5.3 (25/8/08): More quests are added.
  29. 29
    Version 5.4 (26/8/08): A few more quests have been added.
  30. 30
    Version 5.5 (27/8/08): Some more quests have been added.
  31. 31
    Version 5.6 (28/8/08): More missions have been added.
  32. 32
    Version 5.7 (29/8/08): More Items are added; only accessories remain to be finished.
  33. 33
    Version 5.8 (30/8/08): All items are finished. Scions and Luck Sticks are finished.
  34. 34
    Version 5.9 (31/8/08): The guide is progressing alongside other guides.
  35. 35
    Version 6.0 (1/9/08): Some more missions have been added.
  36. 36
    Version 6.1 (2/9/08): A small update is included.
  37. 37
    Version 6.2 (7/10/08): A small update on a mission is included.
  38. 38
    Version 6.3 (16/10/08): Most of the guide is completed.
Tips
  • The guide has seen consistent weekly updates for 8 weeks as of Version 5.6.
  • As of Version 4.2, 160 out of 300 quests were completed.
  • As of Version 4.7, 199 quests were completed.
  • As of Version 5.8, all items are finished, including Scions and Luck Sticks.

Part 3

Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift walkthrough for Part 3. Learn about mission types, the Quest Report, and important gameplay differences from the original.

This section of the guide covers the completion of Part 3 of Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift. It details the addition of more quests and information regarding the Heritor job class.

The guide's author provides updates on the progress of completing the walkthrough, aiming to finish all guides by Christmas of 2008. Subsequent updates track the increasing number of completed missions and the eventual completion of the guide in early 2009.

[1.03] Important Information

This section highlights key differences between Final Fantasy Tactics Advance and Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift.

  • Law System: The law system is now predetermined per battle and does not change. Breaking the law results in losing clan privileges, the ability to revive fallen members, and a law bonus.
  • Difficulty and Bazaar: The game is harder initially, requiring decent weapons obtained through the Bazaar system. Loot dropped by enemies or received as mission rewards is used to craft weapons via recipes.
  • Hard Mode: An optional hard mode increases enemy intelligence, strength, and speed by 50%, encouraging aggressive play.
  • Turn Structure: The turn order is determined by unit speed, with faster units moving first, rather than a strict player-then-enemy turn structure.
  • MP: All units start with 0 MP, making mages more challenging to use initially, though they have a regeneration rate of 10 MP per turn.

[2.01] Missions

Missions are the core of the game, providing income and progression. There are 400 missions in total, divided into Story, Mission, and Dispatch types. Only 300 missions are listed in the Primer, with the remaining 100 being random encounters.

  • Story Missions: Necessary for game advancement.
  • Missions: Optional missions that do not advance the main story.
  • Dispatch Missions: Involve sending clan members on tasks while the player continues other activities.

The Quest Report on the Clan Info Screen tracks all seen and completed missions. Missions are organized into blocks of 16 within a 5x5 grid. The guide uses a notation system combining the grid coordinates (e.g., A1) and the mission number within the block (e.g., - 10) to identify each mission (e.g., A1 - 10).

A sample mission entry format is provided, including Name, Rank, Fee, Days, Required Items, Quest Type, and Reward.

Part 4

Continue your Final Fantasy Tactics A2 journey with Part 4! Learn strategies for early missions, understand the new Judge system, and optimize your clan's starting bonuses.

Alright, welcome back! We're diving into Part 4 of our Final Fantasy Tactics A2 adventure. This section is going to cover some of the very first steps you'll take in the game, including setting up your character and tackling your initial mission.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Character Creation & Clan Privileges: When you first start, you'll get a short intro cutscene. After that, you'll need to name your character. The default is Luso, and we'll stick with that for this guide. Next up is the 'homework screen' where you answer three questions. These questions determine your starting Clan Privileges. Here are the questions and some common outcomes:
    • 1) This Summer, I'm going to ...
      • a) Hang out with my friends!
  2. 2
    b) Play video games non-stop!
  3. 3
    c) Study for the next year!
  4. 4
    2) As a personal goal, I want to ...
    • a) Be able to swim half a mile!
  5. 5
    b) Get my warrior to level 75!
  6. 6
    c) Learn a foreign language!
  7. 7
    3) Next year I promise not to...
    • a) Misbehave in class
  8. 8
    b) Oversleep in the morning
  9. 9
    c) Let my dog eat my homework
  10. 10
    A, A, C = Luck +2
  11. 11
    B, A, A = Evade Up +2
  12. 12
    B, B, A = Smash Up +1
  13. 13
    B, B, B = Power Up +2
  14. 14
    B, C, C = Bonus AP +1
  15. 15
    Mission A1-01: Stranger in the Woods
    • Mission Briefing: The village needs help! A monster is causing trouble in Targ Wood, and the local hunters can't handle it. Your goal is to drive it off.
  16. 16
    Mission Details:
    • Rank: 1
  17. 17
    Fee: 100 Gil
  18. 18
    Days: --
  19. 19
    Quest Type: Defeat Mark
  20. 20
    Reward: 250 Gil, Gilhet Lead x2, Faren Pollen x2
  21. 21
    Dispatch: Not required
  22. 22
    Talents (Required): Negotiation: 0, Aptitude: 0, Teamwork: 0, Adaptability: 0
  23. 23
    Destination: Targ Wood
  24. 24
    Members: 1
  25. 25
    Bonus: Gain 2 Clan Points
  26. 26
    Objective: Defeat the monster, Klesta.
  27. 27
    Law Forbidden: Ranged Weapons (bows, greatbows, guns, hand-cannons, and cards are not allowed).
  28. 28
    Understanding the Judge System: This is a big change from previous games! The Judge no longer appears on the battlefield to enforce laws. However, breaking a law has serious consequences:
    • The Judge will remove themselves from the battle.
  29. 29
    Fallen allies cannot be revived using Revive or Phoenix Down.
  30. 30
    Your Clan Privilege (any boosts you have active) will be nullified for the battle.
  31. 31
    You will lose the rewards the Judge normally gives at the end of the battle.
  32. 32
    Battle Strategy: You'll start the battle alongside Cid (AI-controlled). Your main target is the large bird, Klesta. You can either focus on it directly or take out the smaller Cockatrice enemies first.
    • Recommended Approach: Use Luso and Cid to attack Klesta directly. Keep your White Mage busy healing them, as Klesta's 'Territorial Marking' attack is powerful and has long range. Its 'Peck Attack' is also strong and can knock back melee fighters.
  33. 33
    Damage Dealers: Use your Black Mage to deal consistent damage to Klesta and the Cockatrice.
Tips
  • Pay close attention to the forbidden actions before each battle. Breaking laws can cost you dearly in this game!
  • Don't underestimate the power of healing; keeping your front-line fighters alive is crucial, especially against bosses like Klesta.
  • Experiment with the initial quiz answers if you're aiming for specific starting bonuses.
  • 250 Gil
  • Gilhet Lead x2
  • Faren Pollen x2
  • 2 Clan Points

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