Stages 11-20

Complete stages 11-20 of Trial Mode in final fantasy xii, facing enemies like Croakadile, Tiamat, Elder Wyrm, Mateus, and Mindflayer.

Stage 11 - Croakadile

This is a straightforward fight against a relatively weak enemy.

• Chests: Serum, Dark Mote
• Steal (Normal): Fiery Arrows, Long Bolts, Aqua Shot
• Steal (Diamond Armlet): Leather Headgear, Immobilize

Stage 12 - Melt (optional), Jelly x8

Melt is an optional foe that can be spawned by killing at least five Jellies and then standing in front of the switchboard, facing the wall. Melt has decent stealable items, including Shielded Armor (uncommon) and Shell Shield (rare), which grant permanent Protect and Shell buffs.

• Chests: Rime Fang, Remedy
• Steal (Normal): Golden Armor, Shielded Armor, Shell Shield (Melt)
• Steal (Diamond Armlet): Charge, Bronze Chestplate

Stage 13 - Tiamat

Tiamat is similar to its appearance in the main game and should not pose a significant threat.

• Chests: Meteorite (A), Potion
• Steal (Normal): Assassin’s Dagger
• Steal (Diamond Armlet): Dark, Topkapi Hat

Stage 14 - Panther x5

The Panthers found here are identical to those in Golmore Jungle. Ensure your party can handle their potentially strong attacks, especially when facing multiple enemies.

• Chests: Hi-Potion, Aquara Mote
• Steal (Diamond Armlet): Kilimweave Shirt, Long Bolts

Stage 15 - Elder Wyrm, Treant x2

The Elder Wyrm has a devastating special move called Sporefall, which can inflict various ailments. To minimize its impact, cast Decoy on one character and have them face the Elder Wyrm away from the others. The Elder Wyrm has one uncommon stealable item: a Shell Shield.

• Chests: Meteorite (A), Phoenix Down
• Steal (Normal): Shell Shield (Elder Wyrm)
• Steal (Diamond Armlet): Silent Shot, Sallet
• Poach (Treant): Gillie Boots
• Drops (Treant): Balance Mote, Dark Matter

Stage 16 - Mateus, Ice Azer x5 (optional)

You will face Mateus, the second storyline Esper. Mateus will continuously have Reflect on himself, even if dispelled. His special move is Blizzaja, which can inflict Sap. The Ice Azers can cast Curaga and Sleep. You only need to defeat Mateus to clear the stage. You can steal an Ice Shield (common) or Icebrand (rare) from him.

• Chests: Ether, Dark Mote
• Steal (Normal): Ice Shield, Icebrand (Mateus)
• Steal (Diamond Armlet): Scale Armor, Poach
• Drops (Ice Azer): Dark Matter
• Poach (Ice Azer): Balance Mote

Stage 17 - Mindflayer x3

This stage can be a significant challenge due to the Mindflayers' Time Requiem ability, which inflicts Stop. If all characters are stopped, it results in a game over. Stop can only be prevented by a Ribbon (unavailable here) or a Power Armlet. Power Armlets can be stolen from the Mindflayers (uncommon steal), though they are not available for purchase until the Phon Coast in the main story. A magick field saps MP throughout the battle, so rely on items. Chronos Tears can cure Stop, but Time Requiem is an area-of-effect ability. Other abilities include Hero’s March (buffs), Invert (swaps HP and MP), Dark Shock (Blind or Sap), Soul Etude (heals Mindflayer), and Mystery Waltz (raises Mindflayer's level).

• Chests: Hi-Potion, Aero Mote
• Steal (Normal): Rose Corsage, Power Armlet, Madiun Gear
• Steal (Diamond Armlet): Bronze Shield, Poison Bombs

Stage 18 - Ring Wyrm

The Ring Wyrm is less challenging after Stage 17. Focus on acquiring the items quickly.

• Chests: Ether, Bio Mote
• Steal (Normal): Bone Helm, Pirate Hat, Black Cowl
• Steal (Diamond Armlet): Tourmaline Ring, Thunder

Stage 19 - Earth Tyrant

This is another straightforward fight. If you have progressed through the earlier stages, you should not encounter significant difficulty.

• Chests: Gold Needle, Aeroga Mote
• Steal (Normal): Broadaxe, Hornito, Main Gauche
• Steal (Diamond Armlet): Leather Gorget, Fiery Arrows

Stage 20 - Vulture x6

This is a simple stage to conclude this section of Trial Mode.

• Chests: Aero Mote, Remedy
• Steal (Diamond Armlet): Stone Bolts, Rose Corsage