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Guide yourself through the Mist Cave in Final Fantasy IV Pixel Remaster! Learn enemy weaknesses, boss strategies for the Mist Dragon, and find key items.

Alright, let's get you through the Mist Cave in Final Fantasy IV. It's not too long, but there are a couple of things to watch out for, especially that Mist Dragon boss. Oh, and pay attention to Namingway – he's got a little sidequest for you!

Namingway Sidequest: As soon as you step into the Mist Cave, you'll bump into Namingway, who's currently calling himself Mappingway. He'll hand you the Wayfarer's Map. Don't worry, it doesn't take up inventory space; it's just always there on the bottom screen, showing you a map of the area as you explore. If you manage to fill out the map completely (100%), you'll snag a special item later on.

Mist Cave Walkthrough: The path through the Mist Cave is pretty straightforward. You'll eventually come to a fork: some stairs going north and a bridge to the east. Head up the stairs first to grab a Potion, then cross the bridge. Once you're across, go up the next set of stairs and keep heading east to find some Eye Drops. Follow the path south, down both sets of stairs, then loop west a bit to find a Tent.

Now, backtrack to where you came down those two sets of steps. Head east between them and follow the path to grab another Potion. Get ready, because a boss fight is just around the corner. Make sure everyone's healed up, and then select "Yes" when prompted to fight the Mist Dragon.

This Mist Dragon is a bit tougher than you might remember from older versions. It has two main attacks: a physical hit and its Freezing Mist. The physical attack is no joke, but the Freezing Mist is the real danger – it can easily zap over 100 HP! The catch is, it only uses Freezing Mist as a counter-attack when you hit it while it's in its Mist form. So, here's the strategy:

1. Start Strong: When the battle begins, have Kain use his Jump command and Cecil should use Darkness.
2. Kain's Attack: Once Kain lands from his Jump, have him attack normally. You can try Jumps twice, but it can be risky if he lands on the Mist form.
3. Mist Form Warning: Eventually, the Mist Dragon will transform into its Mist form. STOP ATTACKING IMMEDIATELY. Use this time to heal your party. If you attack it in Mist form, it *will* counter with that devastating Freezing Mist.
4. Dragon Form Returns: Once it reverts to its Dragon form, have Kain Jump again and Cecil can reuse Darkness if it's worn off. Again, once Kain lands, have him attack normally.

It's a trickier fight now, but definitely manageable if you stick to the plan.

After you've beaten the Mist Dragon, head north to exit the cave. You'll find yourself in the town of Mist. As soon as you enter, a scene will play out, and you'll be thrown into a battle you can't win. Just fight as best you can, but don't waste any valuable healing items.

Important Note: Cecil's friend Kain will be leaving the party soon. Make sure to unequip him before you enter Mist, or you'll lose his gear!

When Cecil wakes up, Kain is gone, and a new girl is with him. Cecil will be fighting alone for a bit, so keep that in mind for any random battles you encounter.