Stuck In A Gem walkthrough for Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII. Learn how to find Gem the cat, get Starlit Spice, and rescue Ronan from a feline frenzy.
Alright, let's tackle the 'Stuck In A Gem' quest in Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII. This one's a bit quirky and involves helping out some feline friends. You can pick this up after you've finished the main quest stuff in chapter 1-2, but only between 15:00 and 03:00 each day. The quest is available in Pilgrim's Passage, the Warren, and Old Town.
- 1First things first, head to the area near South Station and chat with Gem the cat. She's the one who kicks off this whole adventure. Remember, you can only do this quest during the Warren's operating hours, which are from 00:00 to 06:00.
- 2Next, make your way to the Wall of Joy area in the Warren, which is close to the General Store. Here you'll find Rubrio. He's the guy who can whip up the Starlit Spice for you. However, he's missing a couple of key ingredients: two Niblet Hairballs. Once you get the potion from him, be super careful! It's going to send the cats hanging around Ronan into a bit of a panic. If any of those cats bump into Lightning, you'll lose the potion, and you'll have to go back to Rubrio to get another one. So, definitely avoid getting hit!
- 3Now, you need to find Ronan. He's chilling in Old Town, just south of the merchants. It's a good idea to save your game right when you exit the Warren's door, just in case things go sideways.
- 4Here's the tricky part: approach the group of cats surrounding Ronan, but as soon as you get close, turn around and run back through the doorway into the Warren. Quickly climb up the ladder you find there.
- 5Once you're on top of the wall, stand there and wait. The cats will start to gather at the base of the wall, drawn by the potion. When they're all bunched up below you, you can jump down over them.
- 6Immediately after landing, sprint straight for Ronan and press the Examine button. If you're quick enough, you'll reach him before the agitated cats can catch up.
- Saving your game before heading to Ronan is a smart move, as you might need to retry the cat-dodging part.
- The key is to trigger the cats' frenzy, then use the environment (the wall) to your advantage to bypass them.
- Don't get hit by the cats after using the potion, or you'll have to restart that step.
- Gil Obtained: 1600
- Item(s) Obtained: Black Cat Ears (HP +80, Magic +12)
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