Recommended Methods for Late Game Leveling
These methods are recommended for characters at level 50 and above .However, there are portions that may have been overlooked due to not being part of the main story. Because of this, leveling up late game may slow down into a grind unless you go through certain areas.
Henne Mines / Pithead Junction C – Abysteel
| Abysteel Enemy Information | |
|---|---|
| In order to unlock the area where they spawn, defeat ten Espers and finish the Mindflayer hunt. Finally, talk to the Geomancer in Jahara to gain entrance to the dungeon. Due to the Abysteel’s high levels, it is recommended to grind somewhere else prior to visiting this location. |
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| Recommended Level | Experienced Earned (Per Member) |
| ~60 | up to 3000 |
Steps – Hunting Abysteels
- Push the switch on Pithead Junction C. *
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Since a group of Abysteel will spawn, cast Sleepga to put them to sleep.
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Once the Abysteel has been put to sleep, cast the Area of Effect Curaja multiple times on them.
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Once you defeat the Abysteel, return to Crossover C through Second stage tunnel.
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Follow the path back to Pithead Junction C again, then rinse and repeat.
- The recommended route is to keep the switches red.
Example of Gambits for Hunting Abysteel
Character A
| 1 | Ally: Any | Arise / Raise |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | HP<70% | Curaja |
| 3 | Foe: nearest visible | Sleepga |
| 4 | Ally: Any | Protectga |
| 5 | Ally: Any | Bubble |
| 6 | Foe: status = Sleep | Curaja |
Character B
| 1 | Ally: Any | Arise / Raise |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Foe: nearest visible | Sleepga |
| 3 | HP<70% | Curaja |
| 4 | Ally: Any | Facer |
| 5 | Ally: Any | Hastega |
| 6 | Foe: status = Sleep | Curaja |
Character C
| 1 | HP<70% | Ally: Any |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Ally: Any | Hastega |
| 3 | Ally: Any | Protectga |
| 4 | Foe: status = Sleep | Curaja |
Other Leveling Methods for Late Game
Venture through the Henne Mines
There are some creatures in the Henne Mines like the Behemoth that give a ton of EXP. Some of the mobs there give as much as 3000 EXP which is quite useful when you’re leveling up to fight the final boss. While some recommend staying at level 50-55 to give the final boss some challenge, others prefer leveling up completely to fight the last two bosses and one esper: Zodiark.
Go through the Necrohol of Nabudis
Inside Nabudis, you’ll find what is deemed the legendary weapon – the Zodiac Spear. Not only do you find another esper, Chaos, but there are also mobs deep below. While going through Nabudis, you’ll also find good gear that can help you fight the final boss.
Pharos at Ridorana, Giruvegan, and the East Section of the Henne Mines
Pharos in Ridorana has around 99 levels for you to climb. In the late game, this place is the ideal place for a grind. Running back and forth through Pharos will grant you a lot of EXP for fast levels.
Another place is Giruvegan which has a lot of enemies. If you’re looking for a challenge, gather them up together as a mob and continue to fight through.
As for the East Section of the Henne Mines, you need at least 10 espers to get through. You will find the last and the most powerful of the Espers once you reach the deepest depths: Zodiark.
Collect the other Espers
Unlike other creatures, the Espers grant a lot of items, exp, and clan points which can be used to buy certain items. Also, having certain Espers allows you to unlock a variety of other skills depending on the characters’ job class.
Other Leveling Guides
Final Fantasy 12: The Zodiac Age / FFXII Recommended Article List
| ▼Final Fantasy 12: The Zodiac Age Recommended Articles | ||
|---|---|---|
| Walkthroughs | Side Quests | Characters |
| Storyline Boss Guides | Sidequest Boss Guides | Esper Boss Guides |
| Job Class System | Gambit System | License Board System |
| Mob Hunts | Unchangeable Elements | Leveling Guide |
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