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Phon Coast Hunt Club
Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age

Phon Coast Hunt Club

Learn how to join the Phon Coast Hunt Club in Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age. This guide details the Huntmaster's Trial, defeating Thalassinon, and the rewards for becoming a hunter.

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Learn how to join the Phon Coast Hunt Club in Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age. This guide details the Huntmaster's Trial, defeating Thalassinon, and the rewards for becoming a hunter.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Travel to the Phon Coast via a Gate Crystal and head to the Hunters' Camp.
  2. 2
    Find the cabin on the beach south and slightly east of the Gate Crystal.
  3. 3
    Speak with the Huntmaster (the Bangaa near the door) and agree to his challenge.
  4. 4
    When asked what you are, answer "a bird of prey."
  5. 5
    The Huntmaster will task you with defeating the Thalassinon on the Vaddu Strand and bringing back its "Shelled Trophy."
  6. 6
    Make your way to the eastern end of the Hunters' Camp and transition to The Vaddu Strand.
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    Proceed to the eastern edge of the area to find a beach.
  8. 8
    Locate the natural earthen ramp north of the beach and follow it uphill to the east, then south to a ledge overlooking the beach.
  9. 9
    Wait on the ledge for the Thalassinon to appear on the beach below.
  10. 10
    Return to the beach and engage Thalassinon.
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    Before defeating it, equip Thief's Gloves and attempt to steal Adamantite.
  12. 12
    Use the Sleep or Stop status effects to make the fight easier. Thalassinon is weak to Wind magic when asleep.
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    Defeat Thalassinon to obtain the Shelled Trophy.
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    Return to the Huntmaster at the Hunters' Camp and turn in the Shelled Trophy.
  15. 15
    You will be allowed to join the Hunt Club and will be directed to speak with Blok, Stok, or Atak (the three Shady Bangaa).
Tips
  • Thalassinon has high HP but is not a significant offensive threat. It can inflict Slow with physical attacks.
  • Its magick includes Aerora, Aquara, Blizzara, Fira, Reflect, Thundara, and Watera.
  • Its technicks include Meditate, Purify, Restore, Sonic Turn, and Stone Gaze.
  • Thalassinon is vulnerable to Sleep and Stop.
  • It is weak to Wind magic.
  • Stealing Adamantite before defeating Thalassinon is highly recommended for Bazaar bundles.
  • Trophy Rare Game are special monsters that appear after joining the Hunt Club and tend to be stronger than normal Rare Game.
  • Hunting Trophy Rare Game is necessary for the Scrivener trophy and for obtaining rewards from the Bangaa based on the number of trophies collected.
  • Admission into the Phon Coast Hunt Club.
  • Access to hunting Trophy Rare Game.
  • Potential for further rewards from Blok, Stok, and Atak based on collected trophies.

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