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Final Fantasy I

Part 4

Navigate Mount Gulg and the Cavern of Ice in Final Fantasy I, detailing treasures like the Mythril Shield and strategies for the Marilith boss.

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Navigate Mount Gulg and the Cavern of Ice in Final Fantasy I, detailing treasures like the Mythril Shield and strategies for the Marilith boss.

Walkthrough
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    Head north to reach Mount Gulg.
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    On B2, take the door beside the stairs. The chest to the left contains the Great Sword, and the chest to the right contains 4150 Gil.
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    Move up and follow the long path west. Turn south at the fork for chests containing 795 Gil and 750 Gil.
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    Continue down to a large room with many chests containing 1760 Gil, 1520 Gil, 1455 Gil, 1975 Gil, Mythril Shield, Phoenix Down, Mythril Axe, Mythril Helm, Mythril Gloves, Antidote, Tent, and Hi-Potion.
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    Exit through the door at the bottom and take the stairs at the left end to B3.
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    Follow the path east on B3 to the next level (B4).
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    On B4, make your way to the south-east to reach another part of B3.
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    On B3, go straight south, then turn west at the fork. Continue until the next fork, turn south, then go all the way west.
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    On B4, collect 2750 Gil and a Gold Needle in the first room. Follow the left path until a fork, then move west to find a room with 1760 Gil. Continue to a second room containing 7340 Gil, Flame Shield, Ice Brand, Antidote, and 880 Gil.
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    Return to the previous fork and go south, passing a room with 155 Gil and 10 Gil. Continue east to find another room with a Cottage and 2000 Gil.
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    Return to the earlier fork and take the bottom path to proceed, finding 1250 Gil and a Staff. This path leads to the next level (B5).
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    On B5, go to the west room to find the Flame Mail. Head to the south-west room for a boss battle. Equip the Ice Brand, Flame Shield, and Flame Mail.
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    BOSS: Marilith (HP: 1440). Consider using Silence, Darkness, or Sleep, though success chances are low. Her physical attacks are dangerous; keep HP above 250. For a faster fight, have your main attacker use Temper and the Ice Brand.
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    After the battle, stand on the shiny spot to exit.
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    Return to Crescent Lake and heal if needed. Take your ship north to find the next dock.
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    Use your canoe to go west, pass the river and mountains, to reach the Cavern of Ice.
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    On B1 of the Cavern of Ice, follow the only path.
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    On B2, head to the south-west part and take the stairs.
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    On B3, take the stairs nearby.
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    On B2, follow the path and enter the room with a diamond-like object. Before stepping on the cracked spot, collect the treasures: Clothes and Flame Sword. Then, step on the cracked spot to proceed.
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    On B3, go down and turn left at the fork to find Ice Armor and Mythril Gloves. Return to the fork and take the bottom path. At the next fork, search the west side for a room with a lot of Gil. Return to the fork and go right to find the stairs.
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    On B1, open the chest for an Ether. Move to the room south of the Ether room to find 10000 Gil. Follow the right path to the south-east room. Before stepping on the cracked spot, collect the treasures: 9500 Gil, Sleeping Bag, and Ice Shield. Then, step on the cracked spot.
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    On B2, you will appear in the room with the diamond-like object. Approach it to battle an Evil Eye (162 HP). Defeat it to get the Levistone, then step on the cracked spot again.
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    On B3, follow the same path to the stairs.
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    On B1, head to the north-east part and take the stairs to exit.
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    Check the World Map for the desert located south-west of Crescent Lake.
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    Use your ship to return to the Crescent Lake dock and walk to the Ryukahn Desert. After a scene, you will be able to use the airship.
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    You can fly to Gaia town (north-east) to upgrade your inventory.
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    From Gaia, fly west to reach the Cidatel of Trials (middle of the World Map). You must land your airship further away and walk to it.
Tips
  • In Mount Gulg, equip the Ice Brand, Flame Shield, and Flame Mail before the Marilith boss battle.
  • Consider using status effects like Silence, Darkness, or Sleep against Marilith, but be aware of the low success rate.
  • Keep your party's HP above 250 during the Marilith fight due to her powerful physical attacks.
  • In the Cavern of Ice, collect all treasures before stepping on cracked spots.
  • After obtaining the airship, consider visiting Gaia town for upgrades before proceeding.

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