Final Fantasy IV
Final Fantasy IV

Walkthrough: Mysidia and Mt. Ordeals

Follow our Final Fantasy IV walkthrough through Mysidia and Mt. Ordeals. Face challenges, learn powerful magic, and uncover story revelations.

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Walkthrough: Mysidia and Mt. Ordeals

Welcome, brave adventurer! This section will guide you through the mystical town of Mysidia and the perilous ascent of Mt. Ordeals. Prepare for trials, revelations, and the acquisition of powerful magic!

Mysidia

Upon arriving in Mysidia, you'll immediately notice the town's unique atmosphere. The residents, all mages, are initially hostile towards Cecil due to his past actions as a Dark Knight. Don't worry, this will change.

Town Exploration & Preparations

  • Dialogue: Speak to everyone in town. You'll encounter various mages who will express their disdain for Cecil. This is normal and part of the story progression.
  • Equipment: The Weapon and Armor Shops here offer significant upgrades, particularly for Rosa and Rydia. Consider purchasing the following:
    • Weapon Shop:
      • Rod: For Rydia, if you haven't already.
      • Bow & Arrows: For Rosa, if she's still using weaker alternatives.
    • Armor Shop:
      • Mythril equipment: This is a good investment for Cecil, Rosa, and Rydia. Prioritize defenses.
  • Item Shop: Stock up on healing items like Potions, Hi-Potions, and Phoenix Downs. Mt. Ordeals is a challenging area.
  • Inn: Rest at the Inn to fully recover HP and MP.
  • Elder's House: Head to the large building in the northern part of town. This is the Elder's House. Speak to the Elder. He will reveal that to atone for his past and become a Paladin, Cecil must journey to Mt. Ordeals and face his inner demons.

Mt. Ordeals

Mt. Ordeals is a multi-layered dungeon with several challenging enemy encounters. Ensure your party is well-equipped and rested before embarking on this journey.

Enemies to Watch Out For:

  • Soul: Can cast powerful magic. Focus them down quickly.
  • Ghoul: Can inflict status effects.
  • Spirit: Often appear in groups.
  • Cockatrice: Can petrify your party members. Have Gold Needles ready!

Mt. Ordeals: Entrance

  • From the world map, enter Mt. Ordeals. The path here is straightforward.
  • Item: As you proceed, you'll find a chest containing a Tent.
  • Continue along the path until you reach the next screen.

Mt. Ordeals: Path to the Summit

  • This area features more winding paths and increased enemy encounters.
  • Item: Look for a chest containing a Hi-Potion.
  • Item: Another chest holds an Ether.
  • Keep an eye on your party's HP and MP. Use Rosa's Cure spells and items as needed.
  • You'll eventually reach a bridge. As you attempt to cross, a dramatic cutscene will trigger, revealing a familiar face and a new challenge.

Boss Battle: Scarmiglione (First Form)

Scarmiglione, one of the Four Fiends, will confront you on the bridge. This battle is a test of your party's basic combat abilities.

  • Strategy:
    • Scarmiglione is weak to Fire magic. Have Rydia cast Fira (or Fire if she hasn't learned Fira yet) repeatedly.
    • Cecil should attack physically.
    • Rosa should focus on healing with Cure and attacking with her Bow if healing isn't immediately necessary.
    • Kain should use Jump for extra damage.
    • Don't hold back on your best attacks.
  • After defeating him, Scarmiglione will seemingly be vanquished. Continue across the bridge.

Mt. Ordeals: Summit

  • The path here leads directly to the summit.
  • Item: There's a hidden path to the left of the main path, leading to a chest containing a Phoenix Down.
  • As you reach the very top, another cutscene will play, and you'll face a more formidable version of Scarmiglione.

Boss Battle: Scarmiglione (Second Form)

Scarmiglione returns, now as an undead creature. This battle is significantly tougher than the first.

  • Strategy:
    • Crucial Weakness: Scarmiglione's undead form is highly vulnerable to healing spells and items. Have Rosa cast Cure or Cura on him for massive damage. Using a Phoenix Down on him will also deal significant damage.
    • Elemental Weakness: He is also weak to Fire. Rydia should continue to cast Fira.
    • Physical Attacks: Cecil and Kain should continue their physical assaults.
    • Healing: Scarmiglione's attacks can be potent. Keep your party's HP high with Rosa's healing.
    • Important Note: If you attack him with physical attacks from behind (after he turns around), he will counter with powerful magic. Position your party carefully.
  • Upon his defeat, Scarmiglione is truly gone.

The Trial of the Paladin

After the battle, Cecil will undergo his transformation. A vision of his past self, the Dark Knight, will appear. This is not a battle in the traditional sense, but a symbolic confrontation.

  • Action: During this sequence, you will only control Cecil. You cannot attack the Dark Knight. Instead, you must continuously choose the "Defend" command.
  • Patience: Keep defending. The Dark Knight will attack, but Cecil will not take damage.
  • After several rounds of defending, the transformation will complete. Cecil will emerge as a Paladin, gaining new abilities and a significant stat boost.

Congratulations! You have successfully navigated Mysidia and conquered Mt. Ordeals. Cecil is now a Paladin, and your journey continues with new powers at your disposal.