Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Remastered Edition - Mine of Cathuriges Walkthrough

A complete main story walkthrough of Mine of Cathuriges in Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Remastered Edition. Included are main story locations, obtainable items, Moogle Stamps, artifacts, enemies, and boss strategies.

Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Remastered Edition - Mine of Cathuriges Walkthrough

Mine of Cathuriges

Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Remastered Edition - Mine of Cathuriges Walkthrough

Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Remastered Edition Walkthroughs

Overview

Area Cathuriges Mine
Year Year 1 onwards
Cycles 3 cycles
Moogle Stamp 1 moogle stamp
Artifacts 22 artifacts
Bosses 1 boss

Obtainable Items

Here is a list of items that can be acquired in this walkthrough. Obtainable items will depend on the location’s current cycle:

Information about Cycle Changes

Mine of Cathuriges Scrolls

Scroll 1st Cycle 2nd Cycle 3rd Cycle
Bronze Scroll
Flame Armor
Flame Craft
Frost Armor
Frost Craft
Lightning Armor
Master’s Weapon
Mythril Armor
Secrets of Speed
Tome of Speed

Mine of Cathuriges Materials

Material 1st Cycle 2nd Cycle 3rd Cycle
Alloy
Bronze
Bronze Shard
Chilly Gel
Cockatrice Scale
Crystal Ball
Diamond Ore
Iron
Iron Shard
Magma Rock
Mythril
Ogre Fang
Shiny Shard
Thunderball
Tiny Crystal

Mine of Cathuriges Artifacts

Artifact 1st Cycle 2nd Cycle 3rd Cycle
Black Hood
Buckler
Cat’s Bell
Double Axe
Dragon’s Whisker
Earth Pendant
Flametongue
Green Beret
Ice Brand
Kris
Loaded Dice
Mage Masher
Mage’s Staff
Maneater
Moogle Pocket
Rune Bell
Sage’s Staff
Sasuke’s Blade
Shuriken
Silver Bracer
Silver Spectacles
Wonder Bangle

Mine of Cathuriges Secret Items

Item Location
None N/A

Mine of Cathuriges Moogle Stamps

Item Location
Moogle Stamp #2 From the location where you acquired the Silver Spectacles artifact, go west and follow through the rail trail until you find a mine entrance.

Enemies

Here is a list of enemies encountered in this walkthrough:

Mine of Cathuriges

Enemy 1st Cycle 2nd Cycle 3rd Cycle
Bat
Bomb
Cockatrice
Ice Bomb
Ogre
Orc
Orc (Mace)
Orc (Spear)
Orc Mage
Thunder Bomb
Wraith

Mine of Cathuriges Walkthrough

Reach the First Rail Yard

1 From the entrance, follow the path going west while defeating Orc enemies along the way.
2 Take out the Bomb enemies in the large western room.
3 Be sure to use the Fire Hot Spot here to infuse the Crystal Chalice with Fire which is important for the boss fight ahead.
4 Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Remastered Edition - Mine of Cathuriges - Use Focus AttackBacktrack to the tracks near the starting area and hit the cart there using your Focus Attack.
5 Follow it around the corner and hit it again to destroy the wall of crates.

Explore the First Rail Yard

1 Enter the first rail yard and defeat the Orcs there. Also, look for the 1st treasure chest (30 Gil) in the northeast area.
2 Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Remastered Edition - Mine of Cathuriges - Hit the Mine Cart 1Afterwards, place the Crystal Chalice in the north switch and hit the cart again to destroy the wall leading to the next area.

Explore the Second Rail Yard

1 Head for the second rail yard by going north. Keep hitting and following the cart.
2 Take out the enemies in the open and look for the 2nd treasure chest (Clear Stone x1) in the southeast area.
3 You can explore the southwest area connected through a small tunnel to fight more enemies. Then, you can go upstairs to hunt for more enemies.
4 Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Remastered Edition - Mine of Cathuriges - Hit the Mine Cart 2Return to the main area of the second rail yard. Push the cart again toward two switches again. Step on the switch to the north and hit the cart again to break the next wall.
5 Follow the tracks in the next area going north and as it bends east.

Explore the Third Rail Yard

1 When you arrive at the third rail yard, ignore the cart and the railway tracks. Start taking out the enemies, including an Orge.
2 Acquire a key from defeating the Ogre enemy. Don’t enter yet since there are still chests not yet opened.
3 Go to the southwest area and find the 3rd treasure chest (Raise Stone x1).
4 Go northwest to find the 4th treasure chest (30 Gil).
5 Go northeast to find the 5th treasure chest (Cure Stone x1).
6 Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Remastered Edition - Mine of Cathuriges - Wooden DoorUse the key to open the gate to reach the next area.  Enter the opened gate.

Explore the Fourth Rail Yard

1 Go north and stay on the path along the bending tracks and take out the Orc enemies.
2 Reach the fourth rail yard and find 6th treasure chest (Clear Stone x1) in the northeast side
3 Leave the area and continue moving north.

Explore the Fifth Rail Yard

1 Continue moving along the bending tracks and take out more Orc enemies.
2 Reach the fourth rail yard and find 7th treasure chest (Buckler Artifact x1) in the northwest side
3 Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Remastered Edition - Mine of Cathuriges - Moogle Nest #2Press on west to find a dead end that you can examine. Go inside to find the 6th Moogle Nest and Moogle Stamp #2.
4 Leave the nest and resume your journey going north.

Explore the Sixth Rail Yard

1 Stay on the path along the bending tracks and reach the sixth rail yard.
2 Defeat the remaining batch of Orcs in the area.
3 Be sure to open the 7th treasure chest (Earth Pendant x1) before proceeding to the boss area ahead.

Defeat Orc King

Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Remastered Edition - Orc King Boss

1 Watch a cutscene.
2 Defeat Orc King. Avoid the range of its moves while finding the opportunity to deal damage to it.
Orc King Boss Guide
3 After defeating the boss, return to the world map and go to the Goblin Wall.

Treasure Chest Locations

Below are the in-game locations of treasure chests in this walkthrough:

Mine of Cathuriges Chest Locations

In-Game Location Location
Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Remastered Edition - Mine of Cathuriges - Chest Location 1 40 Gil (Cycle 1)
In the northeast location of first rail yard
Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Remastered Edition - Mine of Cathuriges - Chest Location 2 Clear Stone x1 (Cycle 1)
In the southeast area of the second rail yard
Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Remastered Edition - Mine of Cathuriges - Chest Location 3 Raise Stone x1 (Cycle 1)
In the southwest area of the third rail yard
Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Remastered Edition - Mine of Cathuriges - Chest Location 4 30 Gil (Cycle 1)
In the northwest area of the third rail yard
Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Remastered Edition - Mine of Cathuriges - Chest Location 5 Cure Stone x1 (Cycle 1)
In the northeast area of the third rail yard
Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Remastered Edition - Mine of Cathuriges - Chest Location 6 Clear Stone x1 (Cycle 1)
In the northeast area of the fourth rail yard
Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Remastered Edition - Mine of Cathuriges - Chest Location 7 Buckler Artifact x1 (Cycle 1)
In the northwest area of the fifth rail yard
Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Remastered Edition - Mine of Cathuriges - Chest Location 8 Earth Pendant x1 (Cycle 1)
In the northeast area of the fifth rail yard

Tips and Strategies

Move away from Bomb Enemies  before they explode

Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Remastered Edition - Mine of Cathuriges - Bomb Enemy Explosion

Bombs will self-destruct when they are defeated, dealing major area-of-effect damage to anything caught within its range. Move away from it to avoid getting killed instantly.

Enemy List and Weaknesses

Acquire Moogle Stamp #2

Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Remastered Edition - Mine of Cathuriges - Moogle Nest #2

Before leaving the the area, make sure to locate the sixth Moogle Nest. When you’re on the second suspended platform, go west and follow the railway trail.  You will find a mine entrance from there.

All Moogle Nest Locations

Orc King Boss Strategies

Here is a breakdown of the battle strategies against the boss:

Defeat the mobs

Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Remastered Edition - Orc King - Target mobs

Before anything else, clear the area of lesser orcs before taking on the boss.

Keep your distance

Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Remastered Edition - Orc King - Keep your distance

Keep moving and maintain a moderate distance away from the boss. If you move too far or get too close, you’ll be punished by his attacks. Continue to be mobile to avoid a potential physical attack when he starts chasing you.

Use Ice Magic of Focus Attacks

Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Remastered Edition - Orc King - Use Ice Magic or Focus Attacks

You can damage the boss by using a ranged focus attack or ice spell. Just make sure to cast faster than the boss or you will get hurt.

Avoid the Magic Circle

Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Remastered Edition - Orc King - Avoid Magic Circle

The boss relies on elemental spells to nuke you from afar. You need to stay out of the magic circle and counter it with your own elemental spells. Choose a spell that has a short cast time like low level ones.

Deal continuous attacks while the boss is casting

Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Remastered Edition - Orc King - Deal Continuous Attacks

When the boss’ health is critically low, there will be a countdown. He’ll take some time to charge for a powerful blow. Run up to him quickly and go to town with physical attacks or fire off ice spells fast. The key is to knock him out before he gets the chance to unleash an explosion.

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