Hunts and the Holy Mount

Explore Mt. Bur-Omisace merchants and discover rewards from Montblanc in Final Fantasy XII. Learn strategies for the Ixtab hunt.

Before continuing with the story, check out the merchants at Mt. Bur-Omisace. South of the Gate Crystal, a Seeq merchant to the east sells accessories, items, technicks, and magicks. The Hume merchant to the west sells weapons and armor. Notable purchases include the Souleater technick (6,000G), Curaga (White Magick 6), Blizzara (Black Magicks 6), Berserk (Time Magick 7), and Darkra (Arcane Magick 1).

The Cartographer Moogle near the Gate Crystal sells maps for Paramina Rift (3,200G) and Mt. Bur-Omisace (15G). After purchasing maps, use the Gate Crystal to teleport back to Rabanastre.

In Rabanastre, visit The Clan Hall and talk to Montblanc. He will reward you for reaching the rank of Headhunter (killing ten Marks) with two Ethers and two Teleport Stones. He also offers rewards for defeating the Elder Wyrm (800G) and Tiamat (900G).

Montblanc may offer more Elite Marks, but they are likely too difficult at this stage. Head to the Sandsea and check the notice board for three available hunts: Ixtab, Feral Retriever, and Ring Wyrm.

Hunt - Ixtab

To begin the Ixtab hunt, travel to Jahara and speak with High-chief Zayalu in the tent to the west of The Elderknoll. He will direct you to the Henne Mines, specifically the Phase 1 Shaft area.

To reach the Henne Mines, rent a Chocobo from Gurdy in the Banks of the Sogoht area and ride to the southern end of The Shred zone in the Ozmone Plains. Recommended party members include a Red Battlemage for Cura, Dispel, and Silence magicks, or a Black Mage and White Mage combination.

Navigate through the Henne Mines to the third area. Activate the switches in the North Entrance and Pithead Junction A to open the paths to the east and south, where Ixtab resides. Ixtab will appear at the intersection of these two tunnels in the southeast.

Ixtab is a formidable opponent, utilizing Aquara, Aerora, and Dark magicks. It can cast Doom and inflict the Doom status with physical attacks. It also uses the Annul technick to drain MP. To counter its offense, exploit its weakness to Holy and its susceptibility to Silence. Its HP is 22,000. Inflicting Silence will neutralize its most dangerous abilities. Counter Doom with a Remedy (if you have the Rememdy Lore 3 license) and remove Stop with Dispel. Summoning Belias can also make the fight easier as Espers are immune to status effects.

After defeating Ixtab, return to Jahara and report to High-chief Zayalu to receive your reward.