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Final Fantasy XIII

Scrap Processing

Navigate Final Fantasy XIII's Scrap Processing section with our comprehensive guide. Learn about creating the Undermine Paradigm, defeating Bombs and Pulsework Soldiers, and finding valuable items like Phoenix Downs and Auric Armlets.

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Navigate Final Fantasy XIII's Scrap Processing section with our comprehensive guide. Learn about creating the Undermine Paradigm, defeating Bombs and Pulsework Soldiers, and finding valuable items like Phoenix Downs and Auric Armlets.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Interact with the device ahead to activate the bridge. Be aware of Bombs and their Self Destruct ability.
  2. 2
    Turn around, run south, and jump to the top to collect a Phoenix Down.
  3. 3
    Return to ground level, proceed onwards, and defeat the Bomb.
  4. 4
    At the bottom of the staircase, defeat two Bombs and activate the device to draw a platform.
  5. 5
    Cross the platform, dismantle the Pulsework Soldier, and continue until you encounter a group of Bombs and a Soldier.
  6. 6
    To the right, on a ledge, collect an Auric Armlet.
  7. 7
    Move past the Save Station, around the corner, and defeat the Gremlins to obtain an Ember Ring.
  8. 8
    In the area with four devices, turn right immediately and collect another Phoenix Down.
  9. 9
    Jump up to reach the first device, remove enemies, and access it to power up the first pillar.
  10. 10
    Turn north towards the next device, guarded by two Pulsework Soldiers, and power it up.
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    Cross over to the other side to find the next device, patrolled by a Bomb and Soldier.
  12. 12
    Move south to the final device, guarded by two Bombs, and power it up. The central pillar will activate, releasing enemies.
  13. 13
    To the right of the Save Station, collect a Fortisol.
  14. 14
    Turn south and run around to a new area. Skirt the debris and press the control panel for the elevator.
  15. 15
    Take the elevator up, defeat enemies, and activate the switch to create a staircase.
  16. 16
    Take the stairs, turn right, battle Bombs, and activate another set of stairs.
  17. 17
    Follow the new path to a dead-end containing a large group of Bombs and Pulsework Soldiers. Open the Treasure Sphere to receive 8x Iron Shells.
  18. 18
    Head back to the fork and go straight (instead of right) down to another device.
  19. 19
    Activate this switch to build a path to some Soldiers and a Sphere containing 6x Vibrant Ooze.
  20. 20
    Return to the path, head towards the waypoint marker, and use the elevator to return to the previous area.
  21. 21
    Follow the marker and destroy enemies blocking the path into the cave.
  22. 22
    Inside the cave, find 300 Gil.
  23. 23
    A series of lengthy cutscenes will conclude this section.
Tips
  • Focus on Bombs first in battles, especially when they are low on health or after a certain amount of time, due to their Self Destruct ability.
  • Gremlins are magic users with low HP and are not a significant threat unless in large numbers.
  • All enemies will respawn if you wish to battle them again.

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