Final Fantasy VI FAQ

Though we've tried our best to cover everything you need to know in the guides and data sections, there are a few things which didn't fit neatly into them, or aren't particularly easy to search for in their sections. Such information ends up here, in the FAQ. Don't forget, this section depends pretty heavily on spoilers, so if you want the whole picture, make sure you have them visible!

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General Questions

What's the best version of this game?

The best one is the one you can get your hands on and play. There's no truly bad version. In modern days, though, the Pixel Remaster is probably the way to go. It doesn't have the additional dungeons added for the Advance version, but it's got the original content with the more modern translation, and while some of the graphics changed from the original, they're not hard to get used to and look especially good if it's the only version you've played.

This man at the auction keeps outbidding my party for the imp robots, model airships, and chocobos! How much money do I need to win?

You can't buy them, even if you have more money than he bids. These are just amusing filler items in the auction house. Oh, and by the way, those model airships aren't for rebuilding the BlackJack. The fraction in the name describes the scale of the airship, not the fact that it is a fractional piece of a real airship. And where would you build it anyway?

Where's this frightful dragon the people in the Cave on the Veldt were talking about? Is this one of the eight legendary dragons?

Nope. It's really a mistranslation in early versions of the game, confusing "dragons" with "dinosaurs". It actually refers to the the forest north of there, kinda shaped like a dinosaur head, where you fight s and s in the forest there. It's really the same misunderstanding that led the earliest archeologists to exclaim that dinosaur fossils were the remnants of dragons who once walked the earth.

How does the Sword

Ultima Weapon work?

The damage it does is based upon your current HP. The higher the HP is of the person equipping it, the more damage it will do. As an aside, the is set up to work in the opposite way, but without the cool lightsaber effects.

I'm missing the Sword

Stoneblade. What does it do and where can I get it?

The is a sword that randomly casts on enemies. It can only be found in the Magitek Research Facility in the room with all the broken test tubes, just before you meet . Search the test tube in the bottom left. Not a particularly powerful sword, but you can't get it anywhere else.

I'm missing the Sword

Lightbringer. What does it do and where can I get it?

The sword is the most powerful sword in the base game. Along with giving major bonuses to many of your stats, it has a high attack value and randomly casts on its victims, and it will use some of your MP to increase physical damage and has high critical. However, to get this legendary weapon, you must bet the sword at the Colosseum.

Does the

Cursed Ring actually do anything helpful? Can it be changed the way the Shield

Cursed Shield can be changed to a Shield

Paladin's Shield? Where/How do I find one?

The does not work the way the Shield

Cursed Shield does. It will forever stay Cursed and aside from being a way to learn , there isn't much going for it. If you want one, you can get it at the Colosseum (but we wouldn't recommend it!), and also from Metamorphing.

How do I get the Esper

Bahamut esper?

To get the esper, you must defeat , who randomly attacks you as you fly around in the airship. Although he escapes, he doesn't recover his HP in between battles, so as long as you keep at it, he'll eventually go down. Make sure that you don't defeat him with instant-death spells or you won't get the prize. We have an in-depth guide specific to this question.

Gameplay Questions

I can't get past the first Blitz battle because my input fails! What do I do?

Often people get confused on when they're supposed to enter the blitz input when they're first starting. To get it right, cursor down to blitz, push your confirm button once, then enter the input for your blitz. Then hit confirm again, and Sabin should unleash the blitz. Like most things, it gets easier the more you do it! As an aside, when you have to use a diagonal for a blitz, you can also use one of the two directions that make up that diagonal. Thus, if you have to hit down-left, say for Bum Rush, you can hit either down OR left instead and it will still work. This is very handy for those with an input device that doesn't like diagonals.

How do I get the Tools

Air Anchor?

There are two ways to get one in the Colosseum, and another in the Fanatics' Tower, by entering the first treasure room. Stand to the right of the first treasure chest and hit your Confirm button. You'll hear a noise, and if you exit the room, you'll see another room one floor below. In that room is the . Of course, you really never need more than one.

Can I attack four times like General Leo?

You need the Relic, which can be obtained by defeating , a Monster-in-a-box in the Ancient Castle. If you want an even deadlier combination, equip the Relic

Master's Scroll along with the to attack eight times in one turn.

How do I get Gogo?

To get Gogo, you must be in the World of Ruin. Climb in the airship and head to a small triangle-shaped island in the northeast region of the world map. Once there, get into a random encounter with a . This enemy will suck in your party one by one, and if he engulfs all of your party members, you'll find yourself in a secret dungeon. Complete this dungeon and you'll find Gogo waiting for you at the end. Refer to the walkthrough for help with the dungeon.

What's an effective way of climbing the Fanatics' Tower?

One effective way of climbing the tower is to bring along Mog and equip the . This will of course get rid of all random encounters that you might experience on the climb. Another way is to teach every party member and give them s, though by the time you do this the whole tower would probably not be very hard.

OK, the Fanatics' Tower wasn't so bad... but now how do I defeat the boss there?

It may seem easy, and he may be easy... at least until you defeat him. Upon his death, the will unleash a powerful blast that will decimate all but the highest-leveled characters. The best way to counter this is to cast on every or even just one party member, so they have Auto-Life status. Raising HP to a high level can increase the odds of survival too, but not as safely as Auto-Life.

How do I beat Wrexsoul?

There are two methods of defeating Wrexsoul. The first is to kill your own possessed party members and then attack WrexsoulWrexsoul when he pops back out. The second is to use and hope that it takes both of his s with it.

Plot Questions

Where is Shadow in the second half of the game?

He can first be found in the Cave on the Veldt. After that, he will be in Thamasa for a time, but later you'll have to bet the at the Colosseum to get him back in your party. If you instead found Relm in the cave on the Veldt, then you won't find Shadow again.

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Contents

General Questions

What's the best version of this game?

This man at the auction keeps outbidding my party for the imp robots, model airships, and chocobos! How much money do I need to win?

Where's this frightful dragon the people in the Cave on the Veldt were talking about? Is this one of the eight legendary dragons?

How does the Ultima Weapon work?

I'm missing the Stoneblade. What does it do and where can I get it?

I'm missing the Lightbringer. What does it do and where can I get it?

Does the Cursed Ring actually do anything helpful? Can it be changed the way the Cursed Shield can be changed to a Paladin's Shield? Where/How do I find one?

How do I get the Bahamut esper?