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2-1 The Great Break In
Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII

2-1 The Great Break In

Complete the '2-1 The Great Break In' quest in Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII. This guide covers sidequests, treasure locations, and the Cyclops boss fight.

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Complete the '2-1 The Great Break In' quest in Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII. This guide covers sidequests, treasure locations, and the Cyclops boss fight.

Walkthrough
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    Before 6:00 PM, complete sidequests. If a boy in yellow steals from you, chase him to start the "Stolen Things" sidequest. Pick up all treasure, noting that some spheres require 6 EP to open.
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    Essential items to find:
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    Locket Pendant: Beneath the Banquet of the Lord terrace (requires 6 EP).
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    Thorn of Will: Right of the Augur’s Quarter steps.
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    Demon Earrings: In the Augur’s Quarters, leap into the alcove from the terrace where the Director stands.
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    In Fountain Square, start the "Free Will" sidequest with the Diviners.
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    In the Glutton’s Quarter, talk to Seedy to begin "Family Food".
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    In the Banquet of the Lord, talk to the Maitre D’ to advance "Get the Girl".
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    In Armor Alley, speak with Morris to start "Play It For Me".
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    Nearby, find Berdy to start the "Songless Diva" sidequest.
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    Around 12:30 PM, activate Chronostasis for efficient travel. Head to the Industrial Area for 6:00 PM.
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    Visit Hero’s Song Outfitters to purchase the Quiet Guardian garb and adornments.
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    Fight Flanitors for 34 Clear Ooze for a Canvas of Prayers quest.
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    Visit the Alchemist in the Champion’s Quarter to start "A Testing Proposition" (requires a free recovery item slot).
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    Visit the Sorcery Shop to synthesize spells.
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    Speak with Gregory in Central Avenue to begin "Stolen Things".
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    If time permits before 6:00 PM, hunt Flanitors for more Clear Ooze or stronger monsters for EP.
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    Speak to the Suspicious Guard before 6:00 PM. If you arrive early, you can advance time to 6:00 PM. Speak to him again to start the next part of the main quest.
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    Upon entering the next area, follow the path left to the waypoint. Head up stairs, round the walkway (watch for Gremlins and Desdemonas), jump over a gap, cross another walkway, and climb a ladder.
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    Go down a ramp, climb down a ladder, run, and climb up the next ladder. Turn right and continue towards your destination. Use Chronostasis if needed.
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    Pass through the gate to the next waypoint. A merchant is available here.
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    Continue following the route and pick up treasure. You will reach a cutscene with Lumina, who summons a Cyclops.
Tips
  • Treasure spheres requiring EP have a blue ring around them.
  • Chronostasis is useful for tasks requiring a lot of running and fetching, especially before 3 AM.
  • The Cyclops boss has slow, cumbersome attacks, making it a good opportunity to practice Perfect Guards.
  • Start of "Stolen Things", "Free Will", "Family Food", "Get the Girl", "Play It For Me", "Songless Diva", "A Testing Proposition".
  • Mage’s Gloves (found in Armor Alley).
  • Quiet Guardian garb and adornments (purchased at Hero’s Song Outfitters).
  • 34 Clear Ooze (dropped by Flanitors).
  • Access to the next part of the main quest.
  • Encounter with a Cyclops.

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