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Giruvegan
Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age

Giruvegan

Navigate the treacherous Giruvegan region in Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age. This guide details the Gate of Earth, the boss fight against Daedalus, and The Trimahla Water-Steps.

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Navigate the treacherous Giruvegan region in Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age. This guide details the Gate of Earth, the boss fight against Daedalus, and The Trimahla Water-Steps.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    From the Gigas Gate, head east to a four-way intersection.
  2. 2
    North leads to a Gate Crystal for saving and replenishing.
  3. 3
    Continue west to find a Way Stone to the Gate of Water.
  4. 4
    Upon arrival, a statue will animate into the boss, Daedalus.
  5. 5
    After defeating Daedalus, touch the Way Stone to travel to The Trimahla Water-Steps.
  6. 6
    Head south down a ramp, defeating Behemoths. Look for Gemini Gems if needed.
  7. 7
    On the next platform, find two more Behemoths, an Avrio Gate, and an Avrio Gate Stone. Activate the Gate Stone to disable the Avrio Gate.
  8. 8
    Proceed through the Avrio Gate and south down the ramp, fighting Gargoyle Barons.
  9. 9
    Continue south down the next ramp to a platform with two Behemoths.
  10. 10
    Go south again down another ramp to a platform guarded by two Mythril Golems. Defeat them.
  11. 11
    Search the center of this platform for a crystal containing a Sash.
  12. 12
    Find the Chthes Gate Stone on this platform, which opens the Chthes Gate.
  13. 13
    Backtrack north up the ramp to the previous platform.
  14. 14
    Go down the southern ramp and continue south until you can't proceed further.
  15. 15
    Turn north and head downward to the next platform, encountering Vivians.
  16. 16
    Defeat the Vivians and continue following the path.
Tips
  • Daedalus is weak to Holy and absorbs Dark. It is immune to most status effects except Confuse and Silence.
  • Consider a melee-focused party against Daedalus, such as Knight/Bushi, Shikari/Foebreaker, and Red Battlemage/Archer.
  • Use Protect and Dispel against Daedalus's Haste. Bubble is recommended.
  • Set up potent healing Gambits, as Cura may not be enough against Daedalus's combos.
  • Stealing Damascus Steel from Daedalus is possible but difficult; Anchag is a more reliable source.
  • Activate Gate Stones to open Gateways and progress through The Trimahla Water-Steps.
  • If you need Gemini Gems, there are many Behemoths in The Trimahla Water-Steps. Equip Thief's Cuffs to attempt stealing them.
  • Sash (found on a platform in The Trimahla Water-Steps)
  • Stealable items from Daedalus: Dark Crystal (55%), Forbidden Flesh (10%), Damascus Steel (3%)

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