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Black Mage Village
Final Fantasy IX

Black Mage Village

Complete walkthrough for Final Fantasy IX's Black Mage Village, including ATEs, missable items like the Black Belt and Elixir, and enemy Blue Magic.

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Complete walkthrough for Final Fantasy IX's Black Mage Village, including ATEs, missable items like the Black Belt and Elixir, and enemy Blue Magic.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Head east from Conde Petie through the forest to find the entrance to Black Mage Village. Look for the Ragtime Mouse and Ladybug Friendly Monsters in this forest if you haven't encountered them yet.
  2. 2
    Upon entering the village, follow the sign's directions: right ("no owls"), right again, left, and finally right.
  3. 3
    Quina can learn Blue Magic from random encounters: Myconids (approx. 1,372 HP) know Mighty Guard, and Zemzeletts (approx. 1,571 HP) know White Wind.
  4. 4
    After a scene, trigger the ATEs in this order:
  5. 5
    Start with Everyday Life.
  6. 6
    Go right of the central building (shop) to find the item shop and trigger the Life On The Run ATE.
  7. 7
    Enter the item shop, exit through the back, and take the normal exit to the left side of the shop. Trigger the Gourmand's Nose ATE. If you miss it, restart.
  8. 8
    Return to the village's beginning screen. Take the rightmost path to find a moogle (Mogryo). Talk to him to receive a letter to Mocchi (this is missable but doesn't affect the Mognet Central trophy).
  9. 9
    Trigger the Different Language ATE.
  10. 10
    Head to the western side of the main village area. Avoid the synthesis shop for now. Vivi will run by; ignore him and enter the graveyard to trigger the Visitor, Not Invader ATE.
  11. 11
    Enter the synthesis shop. After Dagger leaves, trigger the final ATE, Life Cycle.
  12. 12
    Explore the village for items:
  13. 13
    In the synthesis shop, find a hidden chest behind the tower for 2,000 Gil.
  14. 14
    Climb the ladder in the synthesis shop and follow the path to open a chest for 843 Gil.
  15. 15
    In the item shop, purchase Hi-Potions and Remedies. Speak to the Black Mage and choose "Give me the usual." Climb the ladder behind him and inspect the bed for a Black Belt. Find an Ether on the ground floor bookshelf.
  16. 16
    Return to the moogle's location. Enter the building behind it and search the right side for Gysahl Greens.
  17. 17
    At the main entrance, go left to another building (equipment shop). Search to the right of the door for an Elixir. Purchase two Mythril Daggers if needed for Zidane's synthesis.
  18. 18
    Enter the inn (to the right of the item shop). Approach Vivi and choose to rest.
  19. 19
    After a series of scenes, your party will reunite. Return to the inn to pick up the Virgo Stellazzio.
Tips
  • The forest path to the village can be confusing; follow the sign's directions carefully.
  • The moogle Mogryo and the letter to Mocchi are missable, though not critical for the Mognet Central trophy.
  • Triggering the ATEs in the correct order is important to avoid missing them.
  • The synthesis shop offers good items, but you might want to wait until your party is fully reunited.
  • Consider buying Mythril Daggers from the equipment shop to synthesize a better weapon for Zidane.
  • Items: 2,000 Gil, 843 Gil, Black Belt, Ether, Gysahl Greens, Elixir, Virgo Stellazzio.
  • Blue Magic: Mighty Guard (from Myconids), White Wind (from Zemzeletts).
  • ATEs: Everyday Life, Life On The Run, Gourmand's Nose, Different Language, Visitor Not Invader, Life Cycle.

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