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
- 1Travel to the Phon Coast via a Gate Crystal and head to the Hunters' Camp.
- 2Find the cabin on the beach south and slightly east of the Gate Crystal.
- 3Speak with the Huntmaster (the Bangaa near the door) and agree to his challenge.
- 4When asked what you are, answer "a bird of prey."
- 5The Huntmaster will task you with defeating the Thalassinon on the Vaddu Strand and bringing back its "Shelled Trophy."
- 6Make your way to the eastern end of the Hunters' Camp and transition to The Vaddu Strand.
- 7Proceed to the eastern edge of the area to find a beach.
- 8Locate the natural earthen ramp north of the beach and follow it uphill to the east, then south to a ledge overlooking the beach.
- 9Wait on the ledge for the Thalassinon to appear on the beach below.
- 10Return to the beach and engage Thalassinon.
- 11Before defeating it, equip Thief's Gloves and attempt to steal Adamantite.
- 12Use the Sleep or Stop status effects to make the fight easier. Thalassinon is weak to Wind magic when asleep.
- 13Defeat Thalassinon to obtain the Shelled Trophy.
- 14Return to the Huntmaster at the Hunters' Camp and turn in the Shelled Trophy.
- 15You 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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