Aerorail Trussway 12-E

Your friendly guide to navigating Aerorail Trussway 12-E in Final Fantasy XIII. Learn about the Blitz command, find treasure, and equip new gear to overcome your enemies.

Alright, so after a cutscene that introduces you to some new baddies called Pantherons, it's time to get into the thick of it. You'll also unlock a new attack called the Blitz command. This is super useful, so let's get you acquainted with it right away to clear out these enemies.

About the Blitz Command:

• Blitz is a Commando staple and it's best used when you've got a bunch of enemies swarming you. It uses two ATB segments, but it can hit a pretty wide area and dish out good damage. Don't waste it on just one enemy, though – two basic Attacks will do the same damage. The good news is that the Auto-battle AI is pretty smart and usually knows when to use Blitz for you.

Once you've dealt with that first group, head up the stairs to your right. There's a treasure sphere waiting with 2x Potion inside. Grab those, then save your game at the nearby Save Point. After that, hop over the crates to move into the next section.

Keep an eye out above you – you might spot some aerial soldiers gliding around. These are Aerial Recon soldiers, and they're a bit tougher. A Warden will join them soon, but you should be able to handle them using the same tactics you've been using. Just watch out for the Missile Burst attack from the Aerial Recon enemy and keep pounding away.

After that fight, you'll find another set of stairs. Climb them, and you'll find an Iron Bangle. This is an accessory, so make sure to equip it right away by heading into your Equipment menu. Accessories give your characters all sorts of bonuses and are a really important part of customizing them. Knowing which accessory to equip for specific enemies can make those battles way easier. Just follow the path around and then jump down – you'll see a big monster in the distance – to reach the next area.