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Alanaire Citadel
Star Ocean: The Last Hope

Alanaire Citadel

Complete walkthrough for Alanaire Citadel in Star Ocean: The Last Hope, including monster encounters, treasure locations, and how Edge gains symbology.

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Complete walkthrough for Alanaire Citadel in Star Ocean: The Last Hope, including monster encounters, treasure locations, and how Edge gains symbology.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Upon attempting to open the door to the entrance of Alanaire Citadel, a scene will occur, transforming Edge and enabling him to use symbology, specifically the Healing spell.
  2. 2
    On the ground floor of the round tower, you will find four pillars (north, south, east, west) around a central open core, with four monoliths spaced between them.
  3. 3
    Examine the two monoliths on the west side of the tower to raise them, bridging gaps in the floor above.
  4. 4
    The monoliths on the east side cannot be raised until a Shining Stone is placed in the depression on their sides.
  5. 5
    Treasure Chests can be found at the base of the east, north, and west pillars. The chest by the east pillar is encased in ice and cannot be opened yet. The chest by the north pillar contains a Shining Stone. The chest by the west pillar contains an Anti-Poison Amulet.
  6. 6
    Take the west stairs from the ground floor. On the first landing, raise another monolith.
  7. 7
    On the next landing, proceed west down the hallway to a cluster of four round rooms.
  8. 8
    In the northeast room, a Treasure Chest contains the Skill Manual "Treasure Sense". After Lymle learns this skill, Treasure Chests and Gathering Points will appear on the in-game minimap (a small map displayed on the HUD (heads-up display — the on-screen icons showing health, ammo and the minimap)).
  9. 9
    In the southwest room, another Treasure Chest holds a Shining Stone. The chest in the northwest room is entwined in ivy and cannot be opened yet.
  10. 10
    Return to the stairs and continue upwards, raising another monolith as you ascend.
  11. 11
    Exit the tower to the left (designated as [A]) onto the ramparts.
  12. 12
    Follow the stairs up and re-enter the tower (designated as [B]) on the second floor.
  13. 13
    At the intersection, head west and collect the Guardian's Rapier from the chest in the south round room. You will also receive Weapon Data 040: Guardian's Rapier.
  14. 14
    Return to the intersection and turn south, exiting (designated as [C]) to a small section of ramparts. Open the chest at the top of the short flight of stairs to find another Shining Stone.
  15. 15
    Go back inside the tower. At the intersection, turn right.
  16. 16
    Follow the southern path in the central area to find another chest containing a Shining Stone.
  17. 17
    Take the curving path north to reach a platform on the north side of the second floor. A Treasure Chest on this platform contains the Skill Manual "Focus".
  18. 18
    Retrace your steps and exit west. Follow the path through the ramparts back to the ground level of the tower.
  19. 19
    Use two of the Shining Stones you've collected to raise the two monoliths on the east side. Use another Shining Stone to move the monolith blocking the east stairs.
  20. 20
    At the intersection, turn east and check the northeast round room for a Treasure Chest containing Guardian's Armor.
  21. 21
    Return to the stairs and continue upwards, raising another monolith on the way to the exit (designated as [D]).
  22. 22
    Follow this short path around the north side of the ramparts and re-enter the tower (designated as [E]) on the third floor.

Monsters Encountered:

  • Kobold (Animal): 576 HP, Weak to Water, Drops: Attack Seeds, Raw Animal Meat, Hot Chocolate.
  • Lizard Soldier (Animal): 628 HP, Weak to Fire, Drops: Lizardskin.
  • Wise Lizardman (Animal): 628 HP, Weak to Fire, Drops: Lizardskin, Attack Card, Support Card.
  • Skeleton Soldier (Undead): 728 HP, Resist Dark, Weak to Fire and Light, Drops: Special Warishita Sauce (rare), Rotten Fish, Darkness Gem, DANGER! DO NOT DRINK!. Defeating one grants Weapon Data 137: Sword of Punishment.
  • Stone Golem (Demon): 1,039 HP, Resist Earth, Weak to Wind, Drops: Iron, Crystal, Silver, Earth Gem.

Treasure:

  • Anti-Poison Amulet x1
  • Shining Stone x1 (multiple locations)
  • Dragon Scale x1 (Xbox only)
  • Fire Gem x1 (Xbox only)
  • Skill Manual "Treasure Sense" x1
  • Blue Talisman x1 (Xbox only)
  • Sacred Scepter x1 (Except Xbox)
  • Guardian's Rapier x1
  • Skill Manual "Focus" x1
  • Guardian's Armor x1
  • Sacred Scepter x1 (Xbox only)
  • Blue Talisman x1 (Except Xbox)
  • Skill Manual "Trinity Blaze" x1 (requires Light Barrier)
Tips
  • The Skeleton Soldier may rarely drop Special Warishita Sauce, an ingredient for Oyakodon, which is needed for a Triom Village Shop Order. Raising Lymle's Parapsychology skill increases the chance of rare item drops from Undead monsters.
  • Crystal, dropped by Stone Golems, is also needed for a Shop Order. Silver, also dropped by Stone Golems, is used to craft the Iron Saber for Faize.
  • Stone Golems are slow and susceptible to Blindsides.
  • Kobolds attack in packs and tend to focus on a single character.
  • Shining Stones are Key Items used only within Alanaire Citadel to activate monoliths.
  • The chest encased in ice by the east pillar, the chest entwined in ivy in the northwest room, and the chest requiring a Light Barrier for Skill Manual "Trinity Blaze" cannot be opened at this time.
  • The Guardian's Rapier increases Faize's ATK and GRD stats, and boosts his INT for more effective symbology.
  • The Focus skill increases Reimi's accuracy and critical hit chance when used from the Battle Menu.

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