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Where to find the Shining Pom in Mainz Mountain Path
The Legend of Heroes: Trails from Zero

Where to find the Shining Pom in Mainz Mountain Path

Learn how to find the elusive Shining Pom in Mainz Mountain Path in The Legend of Heroes: Trails from Zero. Includes tips for spawning and defeating this rare monster.

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Learn how to find the elusive Shining Pom in Mainz Mountain Path in The Legend of Heroes: Trails from Zero. Includes tips for spawning and defeating this rare monster.

Shining Poms are rare, elusive monsters in The Legend of Heroes: Trails from Zero, similar to Metal Slimes in Dragon Quest. While not as lucrative as their counterparts, defeating them is necessary for the [The Usual Suspects] achievement. Unlike regular rare monsters, Shining Poms appear as independent entities, but their spawn rate is low. Simply zoning in and out of an area is insufficient; you typically need to travel to a safe area like Crossbell City to reset their spawn chance. Save your game before engaging, as they can flee easily and may appear in groups.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Location: The Shining Pom spawns at the bus stop just before the Doll Maker's house in Mainz Mountain Path.
  2. 2
    Early Game (Before Chapter 2): To attempt to spawn it upon first access, travel to Crossbell City or Mainz Mining Village. Then, return to the bus stop in Mainz Mountain Path. If the Shining Pom has not spawned, repeat this process until it does.
  3. 3
    Chapter 2 Onwards (Using Buses): Travel to the Residential District in Crossbell and use the bus to go to Mainz Mountain Path. From there, use the bus to go to the Doll Studio bus stop. If the Shining Pom hasn't spawned, alternate travel between Mainz Mining Village and the Doll Studio bus stop until it appears.
  4. 4
    Aggroed on Appearance: If the Shining Pom automatically aggros you upon appearing, run away and try to gain an advantageous position before re-engaging.
Tips
  • Equip the Eagle Eye Quartz on a character.
  • When attempting the early game method, save your game in Crossbell or Mainz Mining Village before heading to the Doll Studio bus stop.
  • Open your map at the Doll Studio bus stop; if you see three enemy icons, the Shining Pom has spawned. If not, reload your save and try again.
  • If a Shining Pom appears, save your game near the bus stop before initiating the fight.
  • If the Shining Pom escapes, reload your save.
  • Shining Poms are Level 14. Use S-Crafts from Lloyd and Randy for a higher chance of defeating them before they flee.
  • Defeating a Shining Pom yields 32 Sepith (all types) and a high chance of dropping U-Material.

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