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Memoria (1)
Final Fantasy IX

Memoria (1)

Navigate the final dungeon, Memoria, in Final Fantasy IX. This guide covers the Nova Dragon and Maliris boss fights, plus finding key items like Kain's Lance and The Tower.

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Navigate the final dungeon, Memoria, in Final Fantasy IX. This guide covers the Nova Dragon and Maliris boss fights, plus finding key items like Kain's Lance and The Tower.

Walkthrough
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    Nova Dragon Boss Fight: This boss is quick and deals significant damage. Equip Ribbons to absorb its wind and water-based attacks. Other attacks include Death (instant KO), Shockwave (party damage), and Psychokinesis (single target). It may counter physical attacks.
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    Memoria Entrance: After defeating Nova Dragon, enter Memoria. You can return to the Invincible from the start. A save/tent spot is available on the left after heading up the stairs.
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    Kain's Lance: Hug the right wall while moving north to find Kain's Lance, Freya's ultimate weapon. It inflicts Confuse with Add Status but is weaker than Dragon's Hair.
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    Memoria Enemies: Be aware of Iron Man (Helm Divide, Might, Protect, Cleave), Chimera (counters with Venom Breath, Cold Breath, Virus Crunch), Ash (Reflect, Stop, Doom, Death, Snowstorm), Behemoth (counters with Meteor), and Stilva (strong fire skills).
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    Master Phantom: In the room with a large set of stairs after retrieving Kain's Lance, talk to an invisible NPC in the bottom left corner to challenge a Master Phantom to Tetra Master for rare cards.
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    The Tower: Climb the stairs and reach the top of the next room. On a small overhang, find The Tower, a weapon for Zidane, in the bottom right corner.
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    Maliris Boss Fight Preparation: Before proceeding on the long path, prepare for Maliris. Fire-elemental gear and Body Temp are recommended to prevent the Heat ailment.
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    Maliris Boss Fight: Maliris uses fire attacks and physical strikes, along with the Heat ailment (instant KO if active when taking an action). Other attacks include Sword Quiver, Firaga, and Flame Slash. High defense and fire protection are advised.
Tips
  • Equip Ribbons for the Nova Dragon fight to negate wind and water attacks.
  • If Ribbons are unavailable, use equipment that reduces wind/water damage.
  • Nova Dragon is susceptible to Sleep, Darkness, and Slow, and weak to Ice and Wind.
  • For Nova Dragon's rare steal items (Remedy, Dragon Wrist, Grand Armor), equip Master Thief and Bandit on Zidane.
  • For the Maliris fight, ensure high physical and magic defense, and equip fire-resistant gear.
  • Body Temp is crucial to prevent the Heat ailment from Maliris.
  • Kain's Lance (Freya's ultimate weapon)
  • The Tower (Zidane's weapon)
  • Rare cards from Master Phantoms
  • Stealable items from Nova Dragon (Remedy, Dragon Wrist, Grand Armor)

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