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3-3 Where Chaos Sleeps
Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII

3-3 Where Chaos Sleeps

Follow this walkthrough for '3-3 Where Chaos Sleeps' in Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII. Learn about preparations, ability farming, and navigating the Temple of the Goddess.

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Follow this walkthrough for '3-3 Where Chaos Sleeps' in Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII. Learn about preparations, ability farming, and navigating the Temple of the Goddess.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Preparations:
    1. In Research Camp, collect grown Tantal Greens to activate the sidequest “The Old Man and the Field”.
  2. 2
    Visit Jagd Woods Forge for new items, including the magic-boosting Iseult's Lament shield (26,000 Gil).
  3. 3
    Return to Poltae and speak with Taleb to initiate the “Mercy of a Goddess” sidequest, which requires visiting Cardesia in Jagd Village.
  • Notable Abilities To Farm:
    1. Collect 5 of each listed ability (Blizzard, Fire, Aero, Thunder, Galestrike, Aerora, Froststrike, Blizzara, Attack, Sparkstrike, Electric Blitz, Thundara, Blitz, Fira) by defeating specific monsters. Equip the Beggar’s Beads from Poltae to increase drop rates.
    2. Synthesize collected abilities at a Sorcery Shop and use Bronze Malistones to level them up.
    3. Speak to the Professor near Taleb to begin “The Grail of Valhalla” quest before entering the Temple.
  • Temple of the Goddess:
    1. Keep Chronostasis active to save time.
    2. Navigate War’s Cage: Lower Level, defeating enemies like Ectopuddings with ice-based attacks.
    3. Be aware of a constant health drain; use Potions and items for healing.
    4. In the northeast corner, collect Ruinga Level 2.
    5. Proceed to the Hall of Avarice and talk to Yeul to summon platforms. Speak to her again if platforms disappear.
    6. Explore nooks for treasure.
    7. Before crossing the bridge, drop down and examine the glowing glyphs on the wall for the first mural (for “The Grail of Valhalla” quest).
    8. Cross the bridge, turn left, and collect Firaga.
    9. Continue through the long corridor to War’s Cage Middle Level.
    10. In the southwest corner, talk to another Yeul.
    11. Climb the new platform and follow the path to the next Yeul.
    12. Before proceeding, jump across to collect Blizzaga.
    13. Return and climb to the Hall of Rebirth.
    14. Collect the Prophecy of Rebirth containing Libra notes for the boss.
    15. Defeat the fixed Aster Protoflorian enemy.
    16. Jump up rubble and down into the next room to find another Yeul.
    17. Follow the path to Yeul again; a cutscene will play.
    18. After the cutscene, jump right to grab Thundaga. Retrace steps.
    19. Go around the corner and right to reach the next long corridor leading to War’s Cage: Highest Level.
    20. Examine the second set of glyphs on the northwest wall for the second mural (for “The Grail of Valhalla” quest).
    21. Return to the entrance and climb the large stone platforms to another Yeul.
    22. Before following the shiny path, jump down to a narrow stone path below. Enemies will spawn here; be careful not to fall.
    23. Collect Elementa Level 2 and the Tri-Point Coronet accessory at the top of this path.
    • Tips
    • Equip the Beggar’s Beads to increase ability drop rates when farming.
    • Use ice-based attacks against Ectopuddings.
    • Conserve MP by using Potions and items for healing instead of Curaga.
    • Always check temple nooks for treasure.
    • Be cautious on the narrow path near the end to avoid falling.
    • Ruinga Level 2
    • Firaga
    • Blizzaga
    • Thundaga
    • Elementa Level 2
    • Tri-Point Coronet accessory
    • Progress in “The Grail of Valhalla” quest.

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