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Karnak
Final Fantasy V

Karnak

Explore Karnak town and castle in Final Fantasy V. Learn about shops, monsters, and the events leading to your escape from Karnak Castle.

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Explore Karnak town and castle in Final Fantasy V. Learn about shops, monsters, and the events leading to your escape from Karnak Castle.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Upon arriving in Karnak town, you'll notice everything is on fire.
  2. 2
    There is 1 hidden item in town, but it is currently inaccessible due to the fires.
  3. 3
    The Magic Shop is locked.
  4. 4
    Do not attempt to buy from the Weapon or Armor shops yet, as prices are inflated and an event will trigger.
  5. 5
    Speak to a scholar in the house at the top of town to learn about the monster Crew Dust.
  6. 6
    Find the piano in the pub to increase your piano skills.
  7. 7
    Attempting to buy from the Weapon or Armor shop will result in you being accused of being with monsters and sent to jail in Karnak Castle.
  8. 8
    In your jail cell (B4), an old man named Cid will use explosives to break a hole between cells.
  9. 9
    Cid explains he built machines amplifying the Crystals' power. A chancellor arrives, informing Cid the Fire Crystal has cracked and asking for his help.
  10. 10
    Cid agrees to help if the heroes do, and the chancellor consents.
  11. 11
    Cid and the chancellor leave, and you must find your own way out of Karnak Castle.
  12. 12
    On floor B4, you can open jail cell doors, but two chests are blocked by fire. The only path forward is up the stairs.
  13. 13
    On floor B3, chests are also blocked by fire; proceed to the next floor.
  14. 14
    On floor B2, walk to the bottom and enter the large door.
  15. 15
    On floor B1, talk to everyone, then go upstairs.
  16. 16
    On the 1st Floor, you can go to the Queen's Chamber, but she is missing and there is nothing else of interest. The other doors and chests are blocked by fire.
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    Head downstairs to exit the castle.
  18. 18
    Outside, a werewolf is scared away by guards using explosives.
  19. 19
    Exit the castle and return to Karnak town.
  20. 20
    You can now shop at the Armor and Weapon shops with normal prices. The Magic Shop is also unlocked with three vendors.
Tips
  • Monsters in the area around Karnak include Aegir (180 HP, steals Potion, weak to nothing), Zu (850 HP, steals Elixir, weak to nothing), Wild Nakk (95 HP, steals Potion, weak to Fire), and Grass Tortoise (250 HP, steals Turtle Shell, weak to Ice).
  • The Inn costs 20 Gil.
  • Potions cost 40 Gil, Antidotes 30 Gil, Eye Drops 20 Gil, Maiden's Kiss 60 Gil, Mallets 50 Gil, Gold Needles 150 Gil, Phoenix Downs 1000 Gil, and Tents 250 Gil.
  • Before the castle escape, Mythril Knives cost 112 Gil, Mythril Swords 220 Gil, Mythril Hammers 262 Gil, Flame Rods 187 Gil, Frost Rods 187 Gil, Thunder Rods 187 Gil, and Flails 195 Gil.
  • Before the castle escape, Mythril Shields cost 147 Gil, Mythril Helms 137 Gil, Mythril Armor 175 Gil, Silver Plates 150 Gil, Silk Robes 125 Gil, Mythril Gloves 150 Gil, and Silver Armlets 125 Gil.
  • After escaping Karnak Castle, Mythril Knives cost 450 Gil, Mythril Swords 880 Gil, Mythril Hammers 1050 Gil, Flame Rods 750 Gil, Frost Rods 750 Gil, Thunder Rods 750 Gil, and Flails 780 Gil.
  • After escaping Karnak Castle, Mythril Shields cost 590 Gil, Mythril Helms 550 Gil, Plumed Hats 350 Gil, Mythril Armor 700 Gil, Silver Plates 600 Gil, Silk Robes 500 Gil, Mythril Gloves 600 Gil, and Silver Armlets 500 Gil.
  • After escaping Karnak Castle, White Magic spells include Cura (620 Gil), Raise (700 Gil), Confuse (650 Gil), Silence (280 Gil), Protect (280 Gil), Cure (180 Gil), Libra (80 Gil), and Poisona (90 Gil).
  • After escaping Karnak Castle, Black Magic spells include Fira (600 Gil), Blizzara (600 Gil), Thundara (600 Gil), Poison (290 Gil), Sleep (300 Gil), Fire (150 Gil), Blizzard (150 Gil), and Thunder (150 Gil).
  • After escaping Karnak Castle, Time Magic spells include Gravity (620 Gil), Stop (580 Gil), Haste (320 Gil), Mute (320 Gil), Slow (80 Gil), and Regen (100 Gil).
  • If you did not defeat Shiva earlier, consider purchasing Flame Rods or Fira spells to make the fight easier.
  • Stocking up on Eye Drops is recommended.
  • If you need Gil, packs of 5 Wild Nakk near Karnak drop 625 Gil each.
  • To return to the Karnak Meteorite to fight Shiva again, use the warp tile at the Walse Meteorite.
  • The Fire-Powered Ship is located a couple of steps below Karnak Castle.

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