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The Hunters Challenge
Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII

The Hunters Challenge

Master The Hunter's Challenge in Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII! Learn how to defeat the Aster Protoflorian and find Monster Mince in the Jagd Woods.

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Master The Hunter's Challenge in Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII! Learn how to defeat the Aster Protoflorian and find Monster Mince in the Jagd Woods.

Alright, let's tackle The Hunter's Challenge! This one's a bit of a two-parter, requiring you to hunt down a specific monster and collect a certain item. It's not too rough, but there are a couple of things to watch out for.

Walkthrough
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    First things first, make your way to Jagd Village and find the Hunter Chief. He'll give you the rundown and the objectives for this challenge.
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    Next, you'll need to head into the Jagd Woods. Specifically, you're looking for the Rocky Crag area within the woods. Keep an eye on the clock, too, as this quest is only available between 20:00 and 08:00.
  3. 3
    The main target here is the Aster Protoflorian. Now, the guide mentions you can kill a 'normal' one for the challenge, but you really want to find a Chaos Infused version. Be warned, these are significantly tougher than their regular counterparts. If you see one, try to engage it. If you're struggling, the guide suggests avoiding the Chaos Infused ones for now and focusing on a normal Aster Protoflorian to get an AMP Chip.
  4. 4
    While you're in the Rocky Crag area, keep an eye out for monsters called Vali. You need to collect Monster Mince from them for the Chief.
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    Sometimes, you'll find Vali accompanied by their tougher cousins, the Hanuman. These guys are a real pain because they can buff the Vali, making them much harder to deal with. Your best bet is to take out the Hanuman first before they can power up the Vali.
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    Once you've defeated an Aster Protoflorian (preferably the Chaos Infused one, but a normal one will do for the AMP Chip) and collected the Monster Mince from the Vali, head back to the Hunter Chief in Jagd Village to complete the quest.
Tips
  • The Aster Protoflorian can change its elemental weaknesses during the fight, so make sure you've got a good variety of elemental attacks equipped to hit it from all angles.
  • Boosting your physical resistance can really help mitigate its strongest attacks, so consider equipping gear or abilities that offer that.
  • Don't get too close to the Chaos Infused versions of monsters if you're not ready for a tough fight – the guide specifically warns about the Chaos Infusion in the Jagd Woods area.
  • Gil Obtained: 1200
  • Item(s) Obtained: Golden Insignia, Soldier of Peace
  • Stats Boost: HP +80, Strength +8, Magic +4

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