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1-2 In The Shadow Of The Heretics
Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII

1-2 In The Shadow Of The Heretics

Complete walkthrough for '1-2 In The Shadow Of The Heretics' in Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII. Find Carbuncle Doll, Runic Ring, Soul Seeds, and more.

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Complete walkthrough for '1-2 In The Shadow Of The Heretics' in Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII. Find Carbuncle Doll, Runic Ring, Soul Seeds, and more.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Return to the plaza in Old Town and speak to the little girl near the ladder where you found the Fighter’s Emblem. She has lost her Carbuncle Doll. This quest is initiated after tailing the Children of Etro members to the Forsaken Graveyard.
  2. 2
    Head to the shops in Old Town. Take the small alley on the right, and at the end, leap towards the treasure to find the Runic Ring.
  3. 3
    Talk to Seger to obtain the Shaolong Gui Shell (needed for a quest).
  4. 4
    Speak to the vendor of the Sorcery Shop and complete the synthesis tutorial to receive a free upgraded Attack Level 1.
  5. 5
    To the right of the Sorcery Shop, smash the red boxes to collect the Quill Pen and a medal.
  6. 6
    Next to Seger, find the Green Carbuncle Doll on a pile of boxes. Pick it up.
  7. 7
    Turn around and run left. Smash the red boxes in the closed shop to collect the Sparkstrike Level 2 ability from a treasure sphere.
  8. 8
    Head towards the Warren, through the gate, and turn left after passing through it. Find a sphere with Thundara Level 2 near the ladder.
  9. 9
    Head to the South Station. Go back through Old Town and the Centrum to reach the Commercial District.
  10. 10
    Collect the Twist Headband and the Magician’s Token from treasure spheres in the Commercial District.
  11. 11
    Proceed to the Arcade area. Talk to the man standing near a pillar to activate the “Soul Seeds” quest.
  12. 12
    Purchase a Seed Hunter’s Membership Card for 2,000 Gil from the man who gave you the quest.
  13. 13
    Run towards the guard at the other end of the Arcade. Enter the Chaos-infested area and collect the three Soul Seeds (shining purple eggs). Be aware of stronger monsters that spawn here.
  14. 14
    Return to Baird (the quest giver) to collect your reward.
  15. 15
    Continue through the Arcade to the South Station. Pick up the Guard Level 2 ability in a dead end north of the station.
  16. 16
    Head east of the station to find a Guard Glove.
  17. 17
    If time permits, return to the station and catch a train to the Dead Dunes (train departs at 04:45, arrives 05:30). Use Chronostasis if needed.
  18. 18
    Outside the Dead Dunes station, chat with the train worker.
  19. 19
    Go to the northwest of the Giant’s Sandbox and up some steps to find the Galestrike Level 2 ability. Avoid monsters.
  20. 20
    Purchase the Passion Rouge garb from an Outfitters in the Dead Dunes.
  21. 21
    Return to the Ark to end Day 1.
Tips
  • Smash red boxes whenever you see them, as they often contain treasure or quest items.
  • The Carbuncle Doll is a recognizable item from previous Final Fantasy games.
  • Soul Seeds are valuable for income throughout the game.
  • Use Chronostasis to extend time if you need to reach objectives or catch the train.
  • The Passion Rouge garb is recommended for its debuffing and ATB speed.
  • Avoid monsters, especially Cactuars, in the Giant’s Sandbox at this early stage of the game.
  • 1-2 In The Shadow Of The Heretics (Sidequest): 100 Gil, Carbuncle Figurine, +30 Max HP, +3 Magic.
  • Soul Seeds (Quest): 400 Gil, Black Tattoo, +40 Max HP, +2 Strength, +4 Magic.

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