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Crescent
Final Fantasy V

Crescent

Learn how to get the Bard and Ranger jobs and the Black Chocobo on Crescent Island in Final Fantasy V. Includes monster list and item shop.

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Learn how to get the Bard and Ranger jobs and the Black Chocobo on Crescent Island in Final Fantasy V. Includes monster list and item shop.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Upon entering Crescent, an earthquake occurs, causing the Fire-Powered Ship to sink.
  2. 2
    In the bottom right corner of town, find the Minstrel's House. The Minstrel will teach you the Bard's Song, Mighty March, which cannot be used yet.
  3. 3
    Go to the Piano and play a song. This will raise your Piano playing skills.
  4. 4
    Talk to the Minstrel again, and he will teach you another Bard's Song, Sinewy Etude, which also cannot be used yet.
  5. 5
    Head south to the small forest area, the Black Chocobo Forest.
  6. 6
    Walk up to and talk to the Black Chocobo to catch it.
  7. 7
    Bartz will attempt to fly with the Chocobo but crash.
  8. 8
    Faris will help remove two Crystal shards from the Chocobo's gullet.
  9. 9
    You will receive the flying Black Chocobo, which allows travel over low mountains, and unlock the Bard and Ranger jobs. The Black Chocobo can only land in forests.
  10. 10
    If you do not have Shiva, return to Walse Castle to obtain her.
  11. 11
    Fly north (and slightly west) to the Wind Shrine using the Black Chocobo.
  12. 12
    From the Wind Shrine, travel northwest to a town surrounded by forest and mountains.

Monsters on Crescent Island:

  • Doublizard (Level 21, HP 700, Steal: -, Drop: Potion, Weak: Ice, Blue Magic: -)
  • Bio Soldier (Level 18, HP 540, Steal: Battle Axe, War Hammer, Drop: Antidote, Weak: -, Blue Magic: -)
  • Harvester (Level 22, HP 580, Steal: Silver Bow, Drop: Death Sickle, Weak: -, Blue Magic: -)
  • Black Flame (Level 22, HP 220, Steal: Speed Shake, Drop: Speed Shake, Weak: Water, Blue Magic: Dark Spark*)

*Can control and use the spell on your Learner.

Items available in Crescent:

  • Inn: 10 Gil
  • Potions: 40 Gil
  • Antidotes: 30 Gil
  • Eye Drops: 20 Gil
  • Maiden's Kiss: 60 Gil
  • Mallets: 50 Gil
  • Gold Needles: 150 Gil
  • Phoenix Downs: 1000 Gil
  • Tents: 250 Gil

Magic available in Crescent:

  • Fira: 600 Gil
  • Blizzara: 600 Gil
  • Thundara: 600 Gil
  • Poison: 290 Gil
  • Sleep: 300 Gil
  • Fire: 150 Gil
  • Blizzard: 150 Gil
  • Thunder: 150 Gil

Weapons available in Crescent:

  • Flame Bow: 2500 Gil
  • Frost Bow: 2500 Gil
  • Thunder Bow: 2500 Gil
  • Silver Harp: 800 Gil

Armor available in Crescent:

  • Plumed Hat: 350 Gil
  • Sage's Surplice: 1000 Gil
Tips
  • The Bard's Songs Mighty March and Sinewy Etude are learned in Crescent but cannot be used until later.
  • If you haven't obtained Shiva from Walse Castle, it is recommended to do so before proceeding, as Ifrit, Flame Rods, and Fira make the battle easier.
  • The Black Chocobo allows flight over most terrain but can only land in forests.

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