Madain Sari

Madain Sari

Final Fantasy IX HD Walkthrough Part 28 - Madain Sari

Begin by looking into the fountain here for the Libra Stellazzio, and pick up a Tent from a treasure chest by the spot that Dagger just vacated.

Head straight up, speak to the moogle then return. The ATE here involves Eiko assigning tasks to the moogles. Just pick whoever for whatever as the choices don't seem to have any effect on how the dinner goes later.

When you can move again, proceed south and talk to Vivi before trying to enter Eiko's house. Your next stop is the Eidolon Wall so go up one screen to trigger another ATE. For the water, keep in mind that there 6 moogles and 5 party members (including Quina), which makes 11, though a higher number also works. As for the oglop, do not include it in the stew.

When the fishing moogle asks for help, go ahead and assist to fish Quina out of the water. At this point, you can ask him for advice. If you do, s/he checks the pot but won't help if you didn't account for his share, declaring "I no help when I no eat!" and waddle away. The dinner's success rests on Quina's expertise so make sure you pour water for 11 or more guests.

With Zidane, head to the village entrance and speak to Dagger then proceed to the Eidolon Wall then go to Eiko's house again. Loot the house after dinner for a Phoenix Pinion and Ore. Take the pot to the kitchen, speak with Eiko twice and grab the Kirman Coffee off the floor. Try to leave and Momatose will ask you to rest. Leave for the Iifa Tree the next day.

Iifa Tree

Final Fantasy IX HD Walkthrough Part 29 - Iifa Tree

To reach this place, return to the Mountain Path and follow the fork west. You'll soon exit back to the world map at the othe side of the mountain.

Keep in mind that majority of the enemies in this tree are undead so curative spells can be used to kill them. For Zidane, equip Undead Killer plus Jelly on everyone; continue inside. You'll receive a Ruby. Keep going and you'll soon meet up with Mocchi; give him Mogryo's letter. Stand on the lift to go down.

Make your way further downward. A monster called Dracozombie is a common enemy here. Use a Phoenix Down on it to finish it off quick. If your characters get inflicted with Zombie, they will not receive any experience or AP at the end of a battle. Remove this ailment with a Magic Tag.

At the three-way fork, follow the second path right to a switch and activate it and claim a Phoenix Down from the chest that drops. Go down at the next intersection for a Hi-Potion. Move along to the next screen where you can operate another switch at the second corner. After pushing this switch, head back to the previous screen to find a chest containing a Healing Rod. To the right of the switch is a hole with an Ether inside. Next, circle around to the edge of the bottom left path to get a Lamia's Flute plus a Remedy from the nearby chest.

Take the lift down to the bottom of the green pit. You'll fight some monsters along the way. At the bottom, collect an Elixir from the chest off to the right of the platform. Around the corner behind Eiko and Vivi is a chest hidden behind the 'machine like tree' containing a Brigandine. Consider equipping it to Zidane, it raises str. Talk to Eiko and watch the water with her for a humorous exchange. Head left now and press X at the "!" to trigger a scene. Run back up to where Dagger is, and you'll eventually battle a talking tree.

Boss Battle - Soulcage

The tree uses Mustard Bomb which inflicts Heat, protect your party with Body Temp. Once again, you are facing an undead enemy, so Undead Killer is a plus. All cure and Life spells deal damage as well. Have Vivi stick Slow while Zidane steals what he can. This boss is also weak to fire but it triggers Soulcage's Fire Blades attack which by the way is very strong, so It would be best to avoid casting fire spells of any kind in this encounter.