Learn how to master the auction system in Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift. Discover strategies for bidding, token management, and securing valuable rewards.
Part 161 covers the auction system in Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift, detailing how to acquire tokens, understand bidding mechanics, and gain advantages.
Walkthrough
- 1Token Shop: Purchase Coin Tokens using Clan Points. Prices include 1 Token for 5 CP, 2 Tokens for 10 CP, 3 Tokens for 20 CP, and 5 Tokens for 70 CP. This offers a discount compared to buying individual coins.
- 2Token Bonuses: Using a token 10 times grants an extra token of the same type before the first auction. For example, using ten 2-Coin Tokens yields one extra 2-Coin Token.
- 3Auction Bonuses: Using the 'Bonus' action 20 times during an auction awards a free Ribbon. Passing 20 turns in an auction grants 200 Clan Points.
- 4Area Control: Controlling all areas available in an auction makes you 'Champion for Life,' granting permanent benefits and control over the area.
- 5Champion for Life Benefits: As Champion for Life, auction houses will instead offer valuable weapons as prizes instead of land. You also receive one extra coin at the start of all auctions.
- 6Early Game Items: To obtain good items early, rest at Lezaford's Hut or the Water Hut for 200 days, walk around for a few days, and repeat.
- 7Auction House Areas: Each auction house controls specific territories:
- Camoa: Camoa, Targ Woods, Baptiste Hill
- 8Graszton: Graszton, The Bisga Greenlands, Zedlei Forest, The Aldanna Range
- 9Morrabella: Moorabella, The Rupie Highlands, The Ruins of Delgantua, The Galerria Deep
- 10Fluorgis: Flourgis, Tramdine Fens, Nazan Mines, Sant D'alsa Bluff
- 11Goug: Goug, Aisenfield, The Neslowe Passage, Kthili Sands
- 12Reading Opponent's Moves: Observe opponent actions to conserve tokens:
- No Move Yet: Speech bubble, indicates waiting for a signal.
- 13Pass: Shaking heads and sitting down.
- 141 Coin: Standing still.
- 152 Coins: Walking slowly.
- 163 Coins: Dashing forward.
- 175 Coins: Exclamation mark, yelling.
- 18Auction House Camoa Details:
- Starting Tokens: 6 x 1-Coin, 5 x 2-Coin, 6 x 3-Coin Tokens.
- 19Auction 1 (Camoa): 4-second turns. Rivals: Yellow Wings, Camoa Braves. Focus on staying one step ahead.
- 20Auction 2 (Targ Woods): 3-second turns, bonus for 1st place on Turn 2 (5 Coin Token). Use two 3-Coin Tokens to secure the bonus. Rivals: Yellow Wings, House Minymum.
- 21Auction 3 (Baptiste Hill): 3-second turns, bonuses for 3rd and 2nd place. Use bonuses and remaining 3-Coin Tokens. Rivals: Chita's Weaponers, Camoa Braves.
- 22Auction House Graszton Details:
- Starting Tokens: 10 x 1-Coin, 6 x 2-Coin, 6 x 3-Coin Tokens.
- 23Auction 1 (Graszton): Turns decrease from 4 to 1.5 seconds. Requires quick reactions. Rival: Grazston Shipping.
- 24Auction 2 (The Bisga Greenlands): 4-second turns, bonuses for 2nd place on Turns 2 and 5. Avoid being first.
Tips
- Mastering the 'Reading the Moves' section is crucial for efficient token usage.
- Conserve valuable 5-Coin and 3-Coin Tokens for critical auctions.
- Pay attention to turn timers, especially in later auctions where they decrease rapidly.
- Prioritize securing bonuses when possible, as they can provide valuable tokens.
- When facing strong rivals, try to conserve tokens by bidding just enough to win.
- Acquiring tokens and winning auctions leads to obtaining items, gil, and permanent control over areas.
- Becoming Champion for Life grants access to powerful weapons and ongoing benefits.
- Achieving specific auction milestones can yield Ribbons and Clan Points.
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