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Another Mans Treasure

Your Final Fantasy XIII walkthrough for Another Man's Treasure in Chapter 4: Vile Peaks. Learn enemy tactics, find the Black Belt, and meet Hope!

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Your Final Fantasy XIII walkthrough for Another Man's Treasure in Chapter 4: Vile Peaks. Learn enemy tactics, find the Black Belt, and meet Hope!

Alright, so you're tackling 'Another Man's Treasure' in Chapter 4. It's a pretty straightforward stretch, but there are a few tricky spots and a nice piece of gear to grab. Let's get you through it without any headaches.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    You'll start by heading through a metal tube. Keep going until you find a bunch of Watchdrones messing with a lone Pulsework Soldier. This is a great chance for a preemptive strike since they're already distracted. Take them all out, and Sazh will notice something interesting.
  2. 2
    Next up, you'll run into a two-way battle with some Thexterons and another Pulsework Soldier. After that, push forward to a group guarding a tunnel and a Treasure Sphere. This fight's a bit tougher with three Watchdrones and a Thexteron. Make sure you're ready to switch to a healing paradigm if things get hairy. Open that Sphere for a Black Belt – it's a solid accessory that boosts physical resistance, perfect for keeping a squishier character alive against those physical attackers.
  3. 3
    Just past that tunnel, you'll find another device to activate. This opens the path forward but also brings more enemies. You'll see two Pulsework Soldiers and three Thexterons fighting each other ahead. Again, try to sneak in for a preemptive strike. Your priority here should be the Thexterons; they hit hard and can buff themselves. If you can Stagger all the enemies right from the start, you'll neutralize the Soldiers while you deal with the Thexterons. Keep pushing on, and you'll spot Hope in the distance. Head over to him for a scene.
  4. 4
    Hope joining the party is a big deal! It means you can start messing with different Paradigm setups again. A really effective one to try out is 'Smart Bomb' (RAV, SAB, RAV). This setup lets you debuff enemies and then Stagger them way faster than before. Seriously, the Saboteur role is a lifesaver against tough bosses and high-level enemies, and it can really speed up battles.
  5. 5
    Now, hop up the scrap metal structure. Be careful, though – there's a lone Pulsework Soldier waiting at the top. It's guarding a Ninurta, which is a weapon for Hope. Honestly, it's not as good as the Airwing he already has, so don't stress too much if you miss it. As you try to leave through the door, watch out – another Pulsework Soldier will rush out to meet you.
Tips
  • When dealing with groups of enemies fighting each other, always try to get a preemptive strike. It gives you a huge advantage.
  • Don't underestimate the Saboteur role, especially with Hope in the party. Debuffing enemies makes everything so much easier.
  • The Black Belt is a great accessory for characters who need a bit more survivability against physical attacks.
  • Black Belt (Accessory)
  • Ninurta (Weapon for Hope)

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