FFX: Al Bhed Primers Locations
Mastering the Al Bhed language is a rewarding side quest in Final Fantasy X, allowing you to understand the Al Bhed characters' dialogue without translation. There are 26 Al Bhed Primers scattered throughout Spira, each teaching you a new letter of their unique alphabet. Collecting all of them unlocks a special reward later in the game. While some Primers are permanently missable, most can be retrieved even if you pass their initial location. This guide will help you find every single one.
General Tips for Collecting Primers
- Interact with everything: Many Primers are found in plain sight, but others are tucked away in corners or require you to examine specific objects.
- Check your inventory: The game automatically records which Primers you've found. You can check your progress in the "Key Items" section of the menu.
- The Al Bhed Compilation Sphere: Once you gain access to the Airship, you can visit the Al Bhed Home (specifically, the "Desert Oasis" area) and use the Al Bhed Compilation Sphere. This device allows you to transfer any Primers you've collected to a new game save, or to retrieve any Primers you missed that are not permanently missable.
- Permanently Missable Primers: Be especially vigilant for Primers 14, 19, and 20. These cannot be retrieved later if you miss them during your initial visit to their respective areas.
Al Bhed Primer Locations (Chronological Order)
Besaid Island
- Primer I (A):
- Location: Besaid Village.
- Strategy: Inside the Crusaders' Lodge, on the counter to the right as you enter.
S.S. Liki
- Primer II (B):
- Location: S.S. Liki (Main Deck).
- Strategy: On the bridge of the ship, near the save sphere, on the floor. This Primer is guarded by Dark Valefor if you return to Besaid later in the game after the Dark Aeons appear.
Kilika Island
- Primer III (C):
- Location: Kilika Port.
- Strategy: On the left side of the main dock, near the item shop, on a crate.
Luca
- Primer IV (D):
- Location: Luca Stadium - Basement B.
- Strategy: In the locker room where the Aurochs prepare, on the left side.
- Primer V (E):
- Location: Luca Theater.
- Strategy: After the events at the theater, check the floor near the entrance.
Mi'ihen Highroad
- Primer VI (F):
- Location: Mi'ihen Highroad - South.
- Strategy: Near the entrance to the Highroad, on the right side of the path, by a fallen pillar.
- Primer VII (G):
- Location: Mi'ihen Highroad - Newroad, South.
- Strategy: At the Travel Agency, on the counter inside.
Mushroom Rock Road
- Primer VIII (H):
- Location: Mushroom Rock Road - Precipice.
- Strategy: After the Operation Mi'ihen cutscene, look to the right of the lift, near the edge.
Djose Highroad
- Primer IX (I):
- Location: Djose Highroad.
- Strategy: Near the entrance to the Djose Temple, on the left side of the path, by a pillar.
Moonflow
- Primer X (J):
- Location: Moonflow - South Bank.
- Strategy: Near the save sphere, by the dock where you board the Shoopuf.
- Primer XI (K):
- Location: Moonflow - North Bank.
- Strategy: After crossing the Moonflow, near the Travel Agency, on the ground.
Guadosalam
- Primer XII (L):
- Location: Guadosalam.
- Strategy: Inside the Farplane entrance building, on the left side.
Thunder Plains
- Primer XIII (M):
- Location: Thunder Plains - South.
- Strategy: Near the Travel Agency, on the ground to the right of the entrance.
Macalania Woods
- Primer XIV (N):
- Location: Macalania Woods - Central.
- Strategy: This Primer is permanently missable. After the events at the Spring, before heading to the Temple, check the glowing path on the ground.
- Primer XV (O):
- Location: Macalania Travel Agency.
- Strategy: Inside the Travel Agency, on the counter.
Sanubia Desert
- Primer XVI (P):
- Location: Sanubia Desert - East.
- Strategy: In the first area of the desert, near the save sphere, on the ground.
- Primer XVII (Q):
- Location: Sanubia Desert - Central.
- Strategy: In the central area with the quicksand pits, look for a small alcove to the west.
- Primer XVIII (R):
- Location: Sanubia Desert - West.
- Strategy: Near the entrance to the Al Bhed Home, on the ground.
Al Bhed Home
- Primer XIX (S):
- Location: Al Bhed Home - Main Corridor.
- Strategy: This Primer is permanently missable. During the attack on the Al Bhed Home, after the first battle, check the right side of the main corridor before proceeding.
- Primer XX (T):
- Location: Al Bhed Home - Living Quarters.
- Strategy: This Primer is permanently missable. In the living quarters area, after the cutscene, check the left side of the room before leaving.
Bevelle
- Primer XXI (U):
- Location: Bevelle Temple.
- Strategy: During the forced sequence in Bevelle, after the trials, check the right side of the main hall before entering the next area.
Calm Lands
- Primer XXII (V):
- Location: Calm Lands - Central.
- Strategy: Near the Travel Agency, on the ground to the left of the entrance.
Mount Gagazet
- Primer XXIII (W):
- Location: Mount Gagazet - Mountain Path.
- Strategy: On the main path up the mountain, near a small alcove on the right side, before the cave entrance.
- Primer XXIV (X):
- Location: Mount Gagazet - Cave.
- Strategy: Inside the cave, after the first puzzle, on the right side of the path.
Highbridge
- Primer XXV (Y):
- Location: Highbridge.
- Strategy: After the events at Highbridge, before leaving, check the right side of the bridge.
Omega Ruins
- Primer XXVI (Z):
- Location: Omega Ruins.
- Strategy: This Primer is found in the Omega Ruins, a secret optional dungeon accessible via the Airship. It's located in the first main room, near the save sphere, on the ground.