Final Fantasy Tactics Advance
Final Fantasy Tactics Advance

Mission Rewards & Loot

Maximize your gains from every mission in Final Fantasy Tactics Advance. Learn how to acquire rare weapons, armor, and new recruits through rewards.

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Mission Rewards & Loot

Understanding the reward structure in Final Fantasy Tactics Advance is crucial for optimizing your clan's growth and acquiring powerful equipment. Beyond the gil and experience points, missions offer several valuable items, from rare weapons and armor to crafting materials and even new recruits. This section will detail how to maximize your gains from every mission.

Understanding Mission Types & Their Rewards

Not all missions are created equal when it comes to loot. Pay close attention to the mission type and description for clues about potential rewards.

  • Story Missions: These are mandatory and often provide unique, powerful equipment or key items necessary for plot progression. Their rewards are usually fixed.
  • Dispatch Missions: Your dispatched units will bring back a set reward upon completion. The success rate influences whether you get the primary reward or a lesser consolation prize. Always aim for 100% success!
  • Encounter Missions (Random Battles): While the primary reward is usually gil and experience, these battles are your best source for monster drops and stealing opportunities.
  • Pub Missions (Side Quests): These vary greatly. Some offer specific rare items, while others might reward you with a large sum of gil or a new clan member. Check the mission details carefully before accepting.

Maximizing Your Loot: Strategies & Tips

1. The Art of Stealing

Stealing is arguably the most effective way to acquire rare and powerful equipment early in the game. Many enemies carry items that are not available in shops or are only found much later. Equip a Thief with the "Steal" ability and prioritize targeting enemies with visible equipment.

  • Required Ability: Steal (Thief, 100 AP from Thief's Armlet)
  • Key Unit: Thief (Melding with a Fencer for Speed Growth is ideal)
  • Strategy:
    1. Identify enemies carrying desirable items. You can often see equipped items on the enemy's status screen.
    2. Position your Thief adjacent to the target.
    3. Use "Steal Weapon," "Steal Armor," or "Steal Accessory" as appropriate.
    4. Increase your Thief's Speed (SPD) and Luck (LUK) stats for higher success rates. Items like the Dash Boots or the Rabbit's Foot can help.
    5. Consider using abilities that inflict status effects like "Sleep" or "Stop" on the target to prevent them from moving away or attacking your Thief.
    6. If a steal fails, you can often retry on the next turn. Don't be afraid to reset if a crucial steal isn't working out.
  • Notable Early Game Steals:
    • Broadsword: From early Human Soldiers. Good upgrade for Marche.
    • Bronze Shield: From early Human Soldiers.
    • Leather Plate: From early Human Soldiers.
    • Mythril Sword: From certain late-game Human Soldiers or Paladins.
    • Genji Armor/Shield: From high-level Samurai. Extremely valuable!

2. Monster Drops & Poaching

Monsters often drop valuable crafting materials or even unique equipment upon defeat. The "Poach" ability takes this a step further, guaranteeing a specific item drop if the monster is defeated by a unit with this skill.

  • Required Ability: Poach (Hunter, 200 AP from Ranger's Bow)
  • Key Unit: Hunter (or any unit with Poach learned)
  • Strategy:
    1. Identify monsters that drop desired items. Consult a monster drop list if needed.
    2. Weaken the target monster.
    3. Deliver the final blow with a unit that has the "Poach" ability equipped.
    4. The poached item will appear in your Clan Report after the battle.
  • Valuable Poached Items:
    • Gysahl Greens: From Chocobos (used for various crafting recipes).
    • Magic Cloth: From Floateyes (essential for mage gear).
    • Wyrmfang: From Dragons (powerful weapon crafting).
    • Adamantite: From Adamantoises (top-tier armor crafting).

3. Mission-Specific Rewards

Always check the "Reward" section of a mission before accepting it. Some missions offer unique items that cannot be obtained elsewhere.

  • Key Item Missions: These often reward you with items like the Jagd Font or Magic Medal, which unlock new areas or mission chains.
  • Equipment Missions: Look for missions that explicitly list a weapon, armor, or accessory as a reward. Examples include the Cactus Thorn from "The Cactus" mission or the Wyrmkiller from "Wyrm Wrath."
  • Recruitment Missions: Certain missions will reward you with a new clan member, often with unique job classes or high starting stats. Examples include the Nu Mou Sage from "The Nu Mou" mission.

4. Clan Privileges and Law Cards

While not direct mission rewards, Clan Privileges and judicious use of Law Cards can indirectly boost your loot acquisition.

  • Clan Privileges: Invest in privileges that increase item drop rates or gil rewards from battles.
  • Law Cards: Use "No Damage" or "No K.O." cards to ensure your units survive to steal or poach, especially in challenging encounters.

By diligently employing these strategies, you'll ensure your clan is always well-equipped and has a steady supply of valuable resources, making your journey through Ivalice much smoother.