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Cerobi Steppe (Part 1)
Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age

Cerobi Steppe (Part 1)

Guide to the Cerobi Steppe (Part 1) in Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age, covering enemies like Adamantitan and Bandercoeurl, and treasure locations in South and North Liavell Hills.

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Guide to the Cerobi Steppe (Part 1) in Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age, covering enemies like Adamantitan and Bandercoeurl, and treasure locations in South and North Liavell Hills.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    South Liavell Hills:
    • Enemies: Bandercoeurls (weak to Ice, use Blaster, Hawk Glare, Mind Lash, Rake, Stone Gaze, Silence, Thundaga), Bellwyverns, Silver Lobos, Adamantitans (approx. 35,000 HP, high Attack, drop/steal/poach Earth Crystal, Hi-Potion, Aged Turtle Shell, Ancient Turtle Shell, 200 Gil, Aries Gem, Adamantite; Adamantite is used in Ultimate Blade and Chain-link Belt Bazaar bundles and has an 18% chance to drop as a monograph item). Undin Entite appears during rainy weather and is passive unless attacked or magicks are cast nearby.
  2. 2
    Treasure: Arc Scale (Water elemental weapon, grants Shell), Multiscale (Fire elemental weapon, grants Bravery), Cross Scale (Lightning elemental weapon, grants Invisible), Ashura (Ninja Sword), Sakura-saezuri (Ninja Sword), Hornito (Hand-bomb), Fumarole (Hand-bomb), Sapping Bolts (inflicts Sap), Dark Shot (inflicts Blind), Perseus Bow (3rd strongest bow), Sweep (4th strongest Pole), Gaia Gear (Mystic Armor), Gold Hairpin (Mystic Armor), Ninja Gear (Light Armor). Most of these are easily obtainable later or through Bazaar.
  3. 3
    North Liavell Hills:
    • Enemies: Bandercoeurls, Charybterix (flying, use Kamikaze at low HP, over 20,000 HP, attacks may inflict Slow), Shield Wyrms, Silver Lobos, Undin Entite (during rainy weather).
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    Note: Monsters and loot are more interesting here than in South Liavell Hills.
Tips
  • Adamantite is a valuable crafting material for the Ultimate Blade and Chain-link Belt Bazaar bundles.
  • The Perseus Bow and Sweep Pole are good, but superior versions can be found later or obtained through story progression.
  • Armor like Gaia Gear, Gold Hairpin, and Ninja Gear are also available later as guaranteed drops.
  • The Undin Entite is best avoided early on unless you are prepared.
  • Charybterix can be dangerous due to its Kamikaze technick, which can damage your party significantly.
  • Adamantite (for Bazaar bundles)
  • Perseus Bow
  • Sweep Pole
  • Gaia Gear
  • Gold Hairpin
  • Ninja Gear

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