Final Fantasy V is a classic RPG where you play as Bartz and his companions, tasked with protecting the world from a looming darkness. The game's core appeal lies in its incredibly deep Job System, allowing you to customize your party's abilities and strategies in countless ways. If you enjoy mastering intricate systems and embarking on epic, story-rich adventures, this is the game for you.
This guide will help you conquer every challenge Final Fantasy V throws your way. We'll cover everything from navigating tricky locations like the Ship Graveyard and the Tycoon Meteorite, to mastering the nuances of the Job System and acquiring all the optional summons. Get ready to achieve 100% completion and truly master Bartz's journey.
About
Learn about the Final Fantasy V Pixel Remaster guide, its applicability to other versions, and its spoiler content.
This guide was created for the Pixel Remaster edition of Final Fantasy V. While it was designed with the Pixel Remaster in mind, the author believes it should be mostly applicable to other versions of Final Fantasy V as well, as the changes between versions were not major.
The guide is intended for personal use only and should only be found on Gamefaqs.com. Permission from the author is required for any other use.
Warning: This guide contains spoilers. You have been warned.
- The author enjoyed creating a guide for Final Fantasy IV Pixel Remaster and decided to create one for Final Fantasy V as well.
- The guide took longer to create than initially planned.
- The author welcomes feedback on anything missed or gotten wrong.
Tycoon Meterorite
Guide to the Tycoon Meteorite in Final Fantasy V. Learn about joining Bartz, Lenna, and Galuf, and find a Phoenix Down.
- 1As you enter the Tycoon Meteorite, Bartz will dismount Boko and proceed on foot.
- 2Follow the path until you witness Lenna being harassed by Goblins. Bartz will intervene, initiating a battle against 2 Goblins.
- 3After the fight, Bartz and Lenna introduce themselves. As Lenna prepares to depart, a groan is heard.
- 4Investigate the right side of the Meteorite to discover an amnesiac old man named Galuf.
- 5Lenna reveals her destination is the Wind Shrine, which triggers a memory for Galuf; he is also heading there.
- 6Lenna and Galuf depart, leaving Bartz alone.
- 7Locate a hidden path through trees on the bottom right wall. This leads to a chest containing a Phoenix Down.
- 8Return to Boko by taking the path through the trees on the left and exit the area.
- 9Travel west, then begin heading north. Boko will stop, dismount Bartz, and seemingly convince him to aid Lenna and Galuf before an earthquake occurs.
- 10Proceed north towards the sounds of Lenna and Galuf in distress.
- 11You will be attacked by 2 more Goblins along the way.
- 12Continue north to encounter another pair of Goblins.
- 13After defeating them, you will find Lenna and Galuf collapsed; Boko will help them up.
- 14Keep moving north to escape the danger.
- 15Following a period of rest, Lenna and Galuf awaken and join your party. Proceed north to enter a cave.
- The Goblins encountered are Level 6, with 16 HP. They can drop a Leather Cap and have a Potion as a stealable item. They know the Blue Magic ability Goblin Punch.
- A hidden path on the bottom right wall leads to a chest containing a Phoenix Down.
- Return to Boko via the left side path to leave the Meteorite area.
Prologue
Learn about the Prologue events in Final Fantasy V, including King Tycoon's journey to the Wind Shrine and Bartz's encounter with a meteorite.
- 1King Tycoon of Tycoon notices something is wrong with the wind. He takes his Wind Drake and flies to the Wind Shrine, instructing his daughter, Lenna, not to follow him.
- 2Meanwhile, the pirate captain Faris, adrift on his ship, observes that the wind has stopped.
- 3An unspecified old man performs an action in an unknown location.
- 4Lenna also notices the wind has ceased and expresses concern for her father.
- 5King Tycoon arrives at the Wind Shrine just as the Crystal shatters.
- 6Bartz is in the woods with his Chocobo, Boko. A meteorite crashes nearby, prompting Bartz to ride Boko to investigate.
- 7Take the Chocobo east to the location of the meteorite crash and enter it.
Tips:
- The events of the Prologue lead directly into the next section,
Prologue (2)
Learn about the events of Final Fantasy V's Prologue (2), including King Tycoon's journey and the shattering of the Crystal.
- 1Something is wrong with the wind. King Tycoon takes his Wind Drake and flies to the Wind Shrine, telling his daughter, Lenna, not to follow him.
- 2A pirate ship is adrift in the ocean. The captain, Faris, notices the wind has stopped.
- 3An old man does something... somewhere.
- 4Lenna also notices the wind has stopped and is worried about her father.
- 5King Tycoon gets to the Wind Shrine just in time to see the Crystal shatter.
- 6Bartz is hanging out with his Chocobo, Boko, in the woods. A meteorite crashes nearby and he hops on Boko to check it out.
- 7Take the Chocobo east, to where the Meteorite crashed, and enter.
- The events of this prologue set the stage for the main story of Final Fantasy V.
- Pay attention to the dialogue and character actions to understand the unfolding events.
Next Section: Tycoon Meterorite
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