Final Fantasy I Walkthrough

10. Melmond is a Dirty Little Town

Melmond is a town that is being devastated because a vampire has blocked the Earth Crystal from giving its blessing to the earth. Obviously, this points you to your next destination, the dwelling of the Earth Crystal, Cavern of Earth.

But first, stock up on new weapons and armor here. Don’t bother paying the ridiculous price for the Knight's Armor, but stock up on whatever else you need. Also stock up at the magic shops, which carry the level 5 spells. Good white magic spells to learn are Curaga, Diaga, and Life. Good black magic spells to learn are Firaga and Scourge. The monsters in the Cavern of Earth are also quite fond of petrifying your heroes, so be sure to grab some Gold Needles too. After you’ve stocked up, head west along the southern coast to reach an arrow-shaped peninsula. In this area, you will find the Cavern of Earth.