Episode Completion Guide
Welcome to the Episode Completion Guide! Achieving "Episode Complete" status in each region of Spira is crucial for maximizing your Story Completion percentage and unlocking special rewards. This guide details the specific actions required in each area during Story Level 5 to ensure you don't miss a single step. Remember, while Episode Complete contributes significantly to 100% completion, it's not the sole factor, nor is it always strictly necessary for 100% overall. However, aiming for it in every region is highly recommended for a truly comprehensive playthrough.
Besaid Island
- Investigate the Cave: Upon arrival in Story Level 5, head directly to the Besaid Village cave.
- Defeat the Boss: Engage and defeat the fiend within the cave.
- Return to Wakka: After the battle, speak with Wakka in Besaid Village.
- Retrieve the Sphere: Follow Wakka to the beach and retrieve the sphere from the water.
- Watch the Scene: A cutscene will play, concluding the Besaid storyline.
Kilika Island
- Kilika Port:
- Speak to the Youth League members guarding the path to Kilika Temple.
- Head to the docks and speak with Dona.
- Return to the path to the temple and speak with the Youth League members again.
- Kilika Temple:
- Enter the temple and proceed to the main chamber.
- Engage and defeat the fiend that appears.
- After the battle, speak with Barthello.
Luca
- Luca Harbor:
- Participate in the Sphere Break tournament. Winning is not mandatory for Episode Complete, but it's a good opportunity for rewards.
- After the tournament, speak with Shinra near the airship dock.
- Blitzball Stadium:
- Enter the stadium and watch the scene with the Al Bhed.
- Speak with the various NPCs around the stadium, including the Hypello.
Mi'ihen Highroad
- Chocobo Ranch:
- If you haven't already, complete the "Chocobo Wrangling" side quest from previous Story Levels.
- In Story Level 5, speak with Calli at the ranch.
- Undertake the mission to find the "Missing Chocobo."
- Follow the chocobo tracks along the Highroad, defeating any fiends that appear.
- Locate the chocobo and return it to Calli.
- New Mi'ihen Travel Agency:
- Speak with the proprietor, Rin.
- If you have been diligent in investigating the "Mystery of the Agency" throughout the game, this is where the final revelations occur. Ensure you have spoken to all relevant NPCs and collected all clues in previous Story Levels.
Mushroom Rock Road
- Youth League Headquarters:
- Speak with Lucil and Maechen.
- Engage in the "Youth League Tournament" if available (check the CommSphere). Winning is optional.
- Gagazet Entrance:
- Head to the far end of Mushroom Rock Road, near the entrance to Mt. Gagazet.
- A scene involving the Youth League and New Yevon will play.
Djose Temple
- Al Bhed Excavation Site:
- Speak with the Al Bhed at the entrance to the temple.
- Enter the temple and proceed through the excavation site.
- Defeat the fiends encountered within.
- Locate and speak with Gippal.
- After speaking with Gippal, return to the airship.
Moonflow
- Travel Agency:
- Speak with Tobli at the Moonflow Travel Agency.
- Accept his request to help with the "Hypello Show."
- Follow the Hypello to the performance area.
- Watch the performance.
- After the show, speak with Tobli again.
Guadosalam
- Lian and LeBlanc's Mansion:
- Enter the mansion and proceed to the main hall.
- Speak with LeBlanc, Logos, and Ormi.
- A scene will unfold, revealing more about the trio's past.
- Ensure you have completed all previous interactions with the LeBlanc Syndicate throughout the game for the most complete outcome.
Thunder Plains
- Travel Agency:
- Speak with Cid at the Thunder Plains Travel Agency.
- Agree to help him with his "Lightning Rod" project.
- Activate all ten lightning rods scattered across the Thunder Plains. This involves a mini-game where you must press the correct button as lightning strikes.
- After activating all ten, return to Cid.
- If you have activated all rods in previous Story Levels, simply speaking to Cid may trigger the Episode Complete.
Macalania Woods
- Travel Agency:
- Speak with the O'aka family at the Travel Agency.
- If you have been helping O'aka pay off his debt since Story Level 1, this is where his story concludes. Ensure his debt is fully repaid.
- Proceed into Macalania Woods.
- Locate and speak with the Hypello.
- Follow the Hypello to the "Spring of the Fayth."
- Watch the emotional scene that unfolds.
Bikanel Desert
- Cactuar Nation:
- If you haven't already, complete the "Cactuar Hunting" side quest from previous Story Levels, finding all ten Cactuars.
- In Story Level 5, return to the Cactuar Nation.
- Speak with Marnela.
- Engage in the final Cactuar mission.
- After successfully completing the mission, Episode Complete will be granted.
Bevelle
- Youth League Headquarters:
- Enter Bevelle and proceed to the Youth League Headquarters.
- Speak with Baralai.
- A significant story event will occur here, advancing the main plot.
- Ensure you have visited the Den of Woe in the Via Infinito before coming here for a more complete understanding of the events.
Calm Lands
- Monster Arena:
- Speak with the Arena Keeper.
- If you have been diligently capturing and training fiends, this is where you can achieve Episode Complete for the Calm Lands.
- Complete all available tournaments and challenges in the Monster Arena.
- Successfully defeating the "Grand Cup: Hard" will typically trigger Episode Complete.
- Travel Agency:
- Speak with the proprietor.
- If you have completed the "Marriage Matchmaking" side quest from previous Story Levels, the conclusion will play out here.
Mt. Gagazet
- Fayth Scar:
- Ascend Mt. Gagazet to the Fayth Scar.
- Speak with the Ronso tribe members.
- A scene involving the Ronso and their future will play out.
- Ensure you have completed all previous interactions with the Ronso throughout the game.
Zanarkand Ruins
- Dome Entrance:
- Head to the Zanarkand Ruins.
- Speak with Isaaru at the entrance to the Dome.
- A final scene with Isaaru and his brothers will play.
- Ensure you have completed all previous interactions with Isaaru and his brothers in earlier Story Levels.