Complete walkthrough for AF010: Yaschas Massif in Final Fantasy XIII-2. Includes boss strategies for Aloeidai, item locations, and Chocolina's shop inventory.
Walkthrough
- 1Start at the south edge of the Pass of Paddra. Head north to find a concealed treasure sphere with a Metal Armband.
- 2Go east, talk to the Researcher to get a Map of Yaschas Massif and trigger a Live Trigger.
- 3Collect 500 gil from a nearby treasure sphere. Drop down the cliff and head east, then north, then west into the dark area.
- 4Pass quickly between spotlights in the dark area to avoid enemies. If you encounter Feral Behemoths, consider running as they have 32000 HP. Defeating one yields a Behemoth Fang.
- 5In the dark area, collect treasures: 960 gil, 8x Mana Sliver, 8x Mana Bolt, and a quest item (optional for now).
- 6Continue past Chocolina's shop. Open a treasure cube for ‘Scars’ Gate Seal (enables Time Reversal in AF005 Bresha Ruins) and a treasure sphere with Gysahl Greens.
- 7Follow the path northeast, opening a treasure sphere with 540 gil. Turn north and find a concealed treasure sphere with a Pearl Necklace behind a stone slab.
- 8Talk to Noel for a Live Trigger, then talk to the Researcher girl near Chocolina's to prepare for the boss battle. Buy Wound Potions and set a SEN/SEN/SEN paradigm.
- 9Boss Battle: Aloeidai
- The boss starts by casting Deshell and/or Deprotect. Use a paradigm with Cait Sith and Esuna.
- 10Stagger Aloeidai to deal damage.
- 11After the first stagger, Aloeidai shields itself. Stagger it again to remove the shield and deal full damage.
- 12Prepare to switch to a triple SEN paradigm (Tortoise) when Aloeidai readies a powerful attack.
- 13If not defeated, the process repeats.
- 14After the battle, you obtain the Aloeidai Fragment (01/05) and 3500 CP.
- 15Explore The Paddraean Archaeopolis. Near the bottom of the stairs, find a concealed treasure sphere with a Serenity Sachet.
- 16Ascend the ramp to the statue to find a treasure sphere with 3x Remedy and another with the Carbuncle Figurine.
- 17Talk to the ‘!’ soldier to clear the path.
- 18Go to the northeast corner of The Paddraean Archaeopolis and find a concealed treasure sphere with Gysahl Greens. Opposite this, find another treasure sphere with a Warding Talisman.
- 19Talk to Hope for a Live Trigger, then again to receive the Hollow Artefact, which activates the shiny gate in The Pass of Paddra.
- 20Talk to Hope again for another Live Trigger, then depart for the shiny gate.
- 21Examine the shiny gate and respond to Noel's Live Trigger to use the Hollow Artefact and unlock the AF200 Oerba timeline.
Tips
- In dark areas, stay in the searchlight's beam to avoid enemies. If you enter the light while in combat, your Mog Clock will recover.
- Consider running from Feral Behemoths if you are not prepared to fight them.
- Set a SEN/SEN/SEN paradigm for the Aloeidai boss battle.
- The quest item in the dark area can be saved for later if you wish to complete the main quest first.
- Aloeidai Fragment (01/05)
- 3500 CP
- AF200 Oerba timeline unlocked
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