Final Fantasy V
Final Fantasy V

New Game+

Replay Final Fantasy V with a running start. Experiment with job combinations and tackle previously missed challenges with your carried-over abilities.

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New Game+

Welcome, veteran adventurer! Final Fantasy V's New Game+ offers a fantastic opportunity to revisit the world of Exdeath with a significant head start, allowing for experimentation with job combinations, tackling challenges you might have skipped, or simply enjoying the story with overwhelming power. While the game doesn't feature a traditional "New Game+" mode with carry-over stats or items, the true spirit of NG+ in FFV lies in applying your accumulated knowledge and mastering the Job System from the outset.

Pre-NG+ Preparation: Maximizing Your Initial Advantage

Before starting a fresh playthrough with the "NG+" mindset, consider these crucial steps in your previous save file to set yourself up for an easier, more strategic run:

  • Master Key Jobs: While you won't carry over mastered jobs directly, understanding which jobs are most beneficial early on is key. Focus on mastering these in your previous game to internalize their abilities and plan your early job progression:
    • Monk: Rapidly gains HP and Strength. Its Counter ability is invaluable for early-game damage.
    • Knight: Equips heavy armor and shields, providing excellent defense. Two-Handed is a great damage boost.
    • Black Mage/White Mage: Essential for early magic. Master their lower-tier spells.
    • Thief: Crucial for stealing rare items and its high Agility. Dash is a quality-of-life improvement.
    • Blue Mage: Learning Blue Magic spells like Goblin Punch, Aero, and Pond's Chorus early can trivialize many encounters. Practice learning these on your previous save to know where to find them.
  • Identify Early-Game Steals: Make a mental note (or a physical one!) of valuable early-game steals. Knowing which enemies carry what can significantly boost your party's power. For example:
    • Goblin (Wind Shrine area): Potions (common)
    • Wing Raptor (Wind Shrine area): Leather Helmet (rare)
    • Black Goblin (Wind Shrine area): Broadsword (rare)
    • Garkimasra (Ship Graveyard): Mythril Knife (rare)
  • Optimal Job Point (JP) Grinding Spots: Recall the most efficient early-game JP grinding locations. This will allow you to quickly master foundational jobs in your new run. The Wind Shrine area (especially against Wing Raptors) and the Ship Graveyard are excellent early spots.

Early Game Strategies: The "New Game+" Approach

With your newfound knowledge, your initial hours in Final Fantasy V will be drastically different. Here's how to leverage your experience:

Wind Shrine & Tule Village

  1. Job Selection: As soon as you gain access to jobs, immediately assign Bartz to Thief (for Dash and Steal) and Lenna to Monk (for HP/Strength and Counter). Galuf can start as a Knight for defense, and Faris as a Black Mage for early offensive magic.
  2. Stealing Spree: In the Wind Shrine area, prioritize stealing from every enemy. Target Wing Raptors for Leather Helmets and Black Goblins for Broadswords. These are significant upgrades over starting gear.
  3. JP Grinding: Spend some time around the Wind Shrine or Tule Village to gain initial JP. Aim to master Thief for Bartz (Dash is a huge time-saver) and Monk for Lenna.
  4. Blue Magic Acquisition: Remember to fight Goblins near Tule Village until you learn Goblin Punch. This spell is incredibly powerful early on, especially when the caster's level matches the target's.

Ship Graveyard & Karnak

  1. Garkimasra Hunt: In the Ship Graveyard, actively seek out Garkimasra to steal Mythril Knives. These are excellent weapons for any character, especially if you plan on dual-wielding later.
  2. Karnak Castle Job Focus: Once you gain access to the Fire Crystal jobs, consider diversifying. A Red Mage for versatility or a Mystic Knight for elemental weapon attacks can be powerful additions. Remember to prioritize learning White Wind from a White Flame in Karnak Castle if you have a Blue Mage.
  3. Early Money Making: If you're feeling ambitious, consider a brief detour to the Library of Ancients (after Karnak) to fight Page 64s. They often drop Hi-Potions, which can be sold for a decent profit to fund better equipment.

Advanced New Game+ Tactics

  • Low-Level Challenges: For the truly masochistic, a New Game+ is the perfect opportunity to attempt a low-level game. Your knowledge of enemy weaknesses, optimal job abilities, and efficient boss strategies will be paramount.
  • Solo Character Runs: Try completing the game with a single character. This requires meticulous job planning and exploiting every advantage the game offers.
  • Specific Job Masteries: Focus on mastering every single job for all characters. This is a monumental task, but NG+ provides the perfect environment to optimize your JP grinding routes and strategies.
  • Rare Item Acquisition: With the Thief's Steal ability at your disposal from the start, you can systematically acquire every rare item drop and steal in the game, making your party incredibly powerful.

Embrace the freedom and power that comes with your accumulated knowledge. Final Fantasy V's Job System truly shines when you can plan your party's progression from the very beginning, and New Game+ is the ultimate canvas for your strategic masterpieces.