Learn how to beat the 'Faster Than Lightning' quest in Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII. Get tips on racing Lamont in North Luxerion and securing your Gold Medal reward.
Hey there! Ready to tackle the 'Faster Than Lightning' quest? It's a pretty straightforward race, but let's make sure you nail it. You'll be racing a kid named Lamont, and he's surprisingly slow, so you've got this!
Quest Details:
| Difficulty | 1* |
| Availability | From Day 2 onwards, between 10:00 - 15:00 |
| Location | North Luxerion |
| Gil Obtained | 200 |
| Item(s) Obtained | Gold Medal |
| HP | +30 |
| Strength | +6 |
- 1
Where: Start in the Residences area of North Luxerion.
What: Look for Lamont, a kid who's hard to miss because he's carrying a giant flag and running around.
What to do: Chat with Lamont to accept the challenge. He'll challenge you to a race, but here's the catch: he won't tell you the finish line until the race actually starts!
Why this way: You gotta talk to him to even start the quest, so no skipping this step!
- 2
Where: The race is on! The finish line location will be revealed on your map.
What: You'll see Lamont running ahead, and your map will update with the destination.
What to do: Keep an eye on Lamont. He's really slow, so you can easily outpace him. Just don't get *too* far ahead, or he'll stop following you. Keep him within your sight, and then when you're close to the end, give it your all with a final sprint burst.
Why this way: If you leave Lamont too far behind, the quest can fail. You need to maintain a reasonable distance so he continues to follow you to the finish line.
- 3
Where: The finish line is inside the train station.
What: You'll know you've reached the end when you hear the victory tune.
What to do: Cross the finish line!
Why this way: That's it! You've won the race and completed the quest.
- Seriously, Lamont is super slow. Don't stress about speed too much, just focus on not losing him.
- Keep the map handy once the destination is revealed.
- The station is your final destination, so aim for that area once you know where it is.
You'll get 200 Gil and a Gold Medal for your troubles, which is great for boosting your stats!
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