Final Fantasy XIII Wiki Guide Mission Guide

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Missions are arguably the meat of the game. They're the place where you get to put all the skills you've developed to work. Most are pretty straight forward. However, there are several hunts that are likely to be trouble unless you know exactly how to prepare. Below is a complete guide for all the available missions in the game.

• Mission 01 - Pond Scum
  • Mark: Electopudding
  • Stone Location: Archylte Steppe – Central Expanse
  • Mark Location: Archylte Steppe – Central Expanse
  • Reward: Energy Sash
  • Secondary Reward: Bomb Core
  This should be a quick one. Try to sneak up behind it for a preemptive strike, cast Libra before finally shifting to Tri-disaster. Spam lightning and that should do it.
• Mission 02 - Goodwill Hunting
  • Mark: Uridimmu
  • Stone Location: Archylte Steppe – Central Expanse
  • Mark Location: Archylte Steppe – Central Expanse
  • Prerequisite: Clear Mission 01
  • Reward: Cobaltite
  • Secondary Reward: Bomb Shell x 3
  This mark is accompanied by 4 Gorgonopsids which can inflict Poison. Just have a paradigm with a Medic at hand and shift when needed. Quickly eliminate the minions with Relentless Assault (COM/RAV/RAV). For the mark, switch to Tri-disaster (RAV/RAV/RAV), cast Libra and spam lightning spells.
• Mission 03 - Massif Contamination
  • Mark: Ugallu
  • Stone Location: Archylte Steppe – Central Expanse
  • Mark Location: Yaschas Massif – Tsubaddran Highlands
  • Prerequisite: Clear Mission 02
  • Reward: Platinum Bangle
  • Secondary Reward: Bomb Core x 3
  This one has far greater HP compared to the first two marks. Not that it's a problem though. Ugallu is weak to ice and wind so have your most potent mages (Hope and Vanille) plus Snow spam ice spells on it until the target staggers. Don't forget to use Libra as well. Ugallu's Virulent Breath attack inflicts Poison so Medics should use Esuna when needed.
• Mission 04 - A Hero's Charge
  • Mark: Adroa
  • Stone Location: Yaschas Massif – Tsubaddran Highlands
  • Mark Location: Yaschas Massif – The Ascendant Scarp
  • Prerequisite: Clear Mission 02
  • Reward: Pearl Necklace
  • Secondary Reward: Bomb Shell x 3
  This could get annoying if you don't deal with the Verdelet quickly as it can summon friends, thereby prolonging the battle. Adroas also use level 3 spells, so cast Shell along with any elemental protection spells you may have on everybody. Libra is a must too. Using Fog also helps as it prevents the use of magic spells.
• Mission 05 - Joyless Reunion
  • Mark: Edimmu
  • Stone Location: Yachas Massif - The Ascendant Scarp
  • Mark Location: Yaschas Massif – Tsumitran Basin
  • Prerequisite: Clear Mission 03
  • Reward: Sorcerer's Mark
  • Secondary Reward: Bomb Core x 5
  Edimmu halves damage from physical and magic attacks at least until you stagger it. Alternate between Relentless Assault (COM/RAV/RAV) and Tri-disaster (RAV/RAV/RAV) to fill the chain gauge quickly.
• Mission 06 - No Place Like Home
  • Mark: Munchkin Maestro
  • Stone Location: Yaschas Massif – Paddraean Archaeopolis
  • Mark Location: Yaschas Massif – The Pass of Paddra
  • Prerequisite: Clear Mission 03
  • Reward: Fulmen Ring
  • Secondary Reward: Bomb Shell x 3
  The Maestro is joined by 4 Munchkins, all of which are brutes. Cast Protect on everybody and start hammering away on the minions. Bravery helps speed things up a lot so by all means use it. Again cast Libra and have your mages spam ice or wind spells on the mark. It also has a rather low stagger point; Tri-disaster should fill the gauge real quick.
• Mission 07 - Betuitus, The Pillager
  • Mark: Bituitus
  • Stone Location: Yaschas Massif – Paddraean Archaeopolis
  • Mark Location: Yaschas Massif – Paddraean Archaeopolis
  • Prerequisite: Clear Mission 03
  • Reward: R&D Depot Shop Card
  • Secondary Reward: Bomb Core x 5
  My party here is Vanille, Hope, and Lightning but you can replace Vanille with Fang if she already has Deshell since a second Commando is definitely welcome. Anyway, start with Evened Odds (SAB/SYN/MED) and have your Saboteur stick Slow, Deshell and Imperil depending on who you're using. The Synergist should cast Protect, Shell, and Barthunder, while the Medic heals your party. For offense use Aggression (COM/COM/RAV), Relentless Assault (COM/RAV/RAV) and Tri-disaster (RAV/RAV/RAV). Salvation (MED/MED/MED) and Recuperation (SYN/MED/MED) are recommended for healing paradigms.
• Mission 08 - The Eleventh Hour
  • Mark: Rakshasa
  • Stone Location: Vallis Media – Base Camp
  • Mark Location: Vallis Media – Atzilut's Tears
  • Prerequisite: Clear Mission 05
  • Reward: Collector’s Catalog
  • Secondary Reward: Bomb Shell x 3
  Another quick battle here. Start off by killing the minion Flans first then have your Saboteur cast Deshell and Slow on the mark, while the Synergist bestows Protect and Shell on your party. Use Libra if you haven't already done so and shift to Tri-disaster (RAV/RAV/RAV). Spam lightning until the mark staggers and dies.
• Mission 09 - Heave-Ho
  • Mark: Kaiser Behemoth
  • Stone Location: Archylte Steppe – Central Expanse
  • Mark Location: Archylte Steppe – Central Expanse
  • Prerequisite: Clear Mission 04
  • Reward: Rhodochrosite
  • Secondary Reward: Bomb Core x 3
  I hate Behemoths. Your best bet is to just pop a Deceptisol, stagger the creature and kill it with a pair of Commandos and a Ravager (Aggression) or a trio of Commandos (Cerberus).
• Mission 10 - Hollow Hope
  • Mark: Ambling Bellows
  • Stone Location: Archylte Steppe – Central Expanse
  • Mark Location: Archylte Steppe – Northern Highplain
  • Prerequisite: Clear Mission 05
  • Reward: Super Conductor x 4
  • Secondary Reward: Thrust Bearing x 3
  Nothing too hard. Pop a Deceptisol to score a preemptive strike, stagger, launch mark into the air and spam lightning spells.
• Mission 11 - Pride Before a Fall
  • Mark: Adroa
  • Stone Location: Archylte Steppe – Northern Highplain
  • Mark Location: Archylte Steppe – Central Expanse
  • Prerequisite: Clear Mission 05
  • Reward: Frost Ring x 2
  • Secondary Reward: Bomb Shell x 3
  I hate these things too and there are six of them this time. All I did really was to bring Hope in and summoned Alexander to kill everything.
• Mission 12 - Geiseric, The Profane
  • Mark: Geiseric
  • Stone Location: Archylte Steppe – Arid Strath
  • Mark Location: Archylte Steppe – Western Benchland
  • Prerequisite: Clear Missions 05 & 07
  • Reward: Royal Armlet
  • Secondary Reward: Bomb Core x 5
  The mark has 702,000 HP and looks intimidating. For paradigms, I recommend Salvation (MED/MED/MED), Evened Odds (SAB/SYN/MED), Relentless Assault (COM/RAV/RAV) and Aggression (COM/COM/RAV). Have Fang as your Saboteur since she has Slow. This thing is weak to all elements, halves magic and resists physical attacks. Start the battle with Evened Odds until Slow sticks and your party has Protect, then switch to Relentless Assault to build on the chain gauge until the mark staggers. At this point, fill the gauge about halfway and shift to Aggression, piling up damage. Don't forget to use Libra, and always, always heal with Salvation immediately after Geiseric uses its Dominating Fist attack.
• Mission 13 - Eternity Unpromised
  • Mark: Goblin Chieftain
  • Stone Location: Archylte Steppe – Central Expanse
  • Mark Location: Archylte Steppe – Northern Highplain
  • Prerequisite: Clear Mission 12
  • Reward: Cobaltite
  • Secondary Reward: Bomb Shell x 4
  The mark is accompanied by 3 Goblins which are once again, mostly brutes. As always, kill off the minions before focusing on the chieftain. Build on the chain gauge with Relentless Assault (COM/RAV/RAV) until the target staggers.
• Mission 14 - Defender of the Flock
  • Mark: Sahagin
  • Stone Location: Archylte Steppe – Western Benchland
  • Mark Location: Archylte Steppe – Font of Namva
  • Prerequisite: Clear Mission 13
  • Reward: Gysahl Reins
  • Secondary Reward: Bomb Shell x 3
  This pair of Sahagin is joined by a pair of Ceratosaurs. Your main concern here is their speed. This entire group attacks so fast. Start with Recuperation (SYN/MED/MED) and hold out until everybody has Protect, Shell, and if at all possible, Faith. Next, switch to Tri-disaster (RAV/RAV/RAV) and spam the Sahagins with lightning until they're gone. Heal with Doc's Code enhanced Potions at this point.
• Mission 15 - Tribal Warfare
  • Mark: Goblin Chieftain
  • Stone Location: Archylte Steppe – Central Expanse
  • Mark Location: Archylte Steppe – Northern Highplain
  • Prerequisite: Clear Mission 12
  • Reward: Survivalist Catalog
  • Secondary Reward: Bomb Shell x 4
  The mark is joined by a whole army of Goblin minions. As always, Protect should come up first then waste all the cronies with an "attack-all" ability such as Ruinga, etc. Once gone, deal with the mark as you see fit.
• Mission 16 - Surrogate Slayer
  • Mark: Sahagin
  • Stone Location: Archylte Steppe – Eastern Tors
  • Mark Location: Archylte Steppe – Font of Namva
  • Prerequisite: Clear Mission 12
  • Reward: Rhodochrosite
  • Secondary Reward: Bomb Shell x 4
  This time we have 2 Sahagins and 4 Ceratoraptors Again, the Synergist must put up Protect, Shell and Faith. Stick Slowga on the bunch if you have it. Spam area spells like Thundaga and Ruinga. Take note that you should be able to quickly shift to a healing paradigm when things begin to get even just a tad bit awry.
• Mission 17 - A Widow’s Wrath
  • Mark: Pulsework Champion
  • Stone Location: Archylte Steppe – Northern Highplain
  • Mark Location: Archylte Steppe – Northern Highplain
  • Prerequisite: Clear Mission 12
  • Reward: Perfect Conductor x 3
  • Secondary Reward: Piezoeletric Elements x 4
  As always start things off with Libra then use the Safe Subversion (SAB/SAB/MED) paradigm to stick Deprotect and Deshell on the mark. You can also put in a Synergist to buff your crew with Protect + Shell if you like. Shift to Tri-disaster (RAV/RAV/RAV) or Aggression (COM/COM/RAV) to stagger. Spam lightning spells for the kill.
• Mission 18 - So Close, Yet So Far
  • Mark: Ambling Bellows
  • Stone Location: Mah'habara – Twilit Cavern
  • Mark Location: Mah'habara – Twilit Cavern
  • Prerequisite: Clear Mission 12
  • Reward: Sorcerer's Mark
  • Secondary Reward: Piezoeletric Elements x 4
  Evened Odds (SYB/SAB/MED) should be your default paradigm. Wait until your Synergist bestows Protect, Faith and if possible, Bravery. The Saboteur should stick Bellows with Deprotect and Deshell. Then shift to Tri-disaster (RAV/RAV/RAV) and spam the mark with lightning until it staggers and drops.
• Mission 19 - Triangle of Tragedy
  • Mark: Uridimmu
  • Stone Location: Sulyya Springs – Ceiling of Sky
  • Mark Location: Sulyya Springs – Subterranean Lake
  • Prerequisite: Clear Mission 18
  • Reward: Cobaltite
  • Secondary Reward: Bomb Shell x 5
  Four Uridimmus this time around. Buff with Protect and Veil, as Virulent Breath inflicts Poison. Deprotect will help wear the dogs down faster. Spam physical attacks. Battle over.
• Mission 20 - Words Unspoken
  • Mark: Goblin Chieftain
  • Stone Location: Taejin's Tower – The Palisades
  • Mark Location: Taejin's Tower – The Palisades
  • Reward: Rhodochrosite
  • Secondary Reward: Bomb Shell x 5
  Synergist should cast Protect, while Saboteur sticks Imperil, Deshell, and Poison. Shift to Tri-disaster and spam magic spells until the mark falls.
• Mission 21 - A Tremulous Terror
  • Mark: Gelatitan
  • Stone Location: Taejin's Tower – Second Tier
  • Mark Location: Taejin's Tower – Second Tier
  • Reward: Speed Sash
  • Secondary Reward: Bomb Shell x 5
  Your opponent Gelatitan is weak to Lightning and absorbs Water. Use Libra first then have your Synergist cast Barwater, Barthunder, Protect and Shell on everyone, while a Saboteur works to inflict Deshell. Spam lightning spells once target has staggered.
• Mission 22 - Infernal Machine
  • Mark: Ambling Bellows
  • Stone Location: Taejin's Tower – Second Tier
  • Mark Location: Taejin's Tower – Second Tier
  • Reward: Particle Accelerator x 3
  • Secondary Reward: Electrode x 3
  Ambling Bellows is accompanied by 2 Cryptos. This is an upgraded Boxed Phalanx, so leave the Cryptos alone for the moment and attack mark with lightning and water after sticking Deshell. Kill off the remaining targets when the mark has been dealt with. Protect on everyone is a must as well.
• Mission 23 - Natural Defenses
  • Mark: Gurangatch
  • Stone Location: Taejin's Tower – Second Tier
  • Mark Location: Taejin's Tower – Second Tier
  • Reward: Warrior's Wristband
  • Secondary Reward: Bomb Shell x 4
  Sneak up behind the Gurangatch and it'll die faster than you can say hello. Otherwise, Synergist should cast Barthunder and Shell while Saboteur sticks Imperil and Deshell.
• Mission 24 - A Potent Sting
  • Mark: Mushussu
  • Stone Location: Taejin's Tower – Fifth Tier
  • Mark Location: Taejin's Tower – Fifth Tier
  • Prerequisite: Clear Missions 21 to 23
  • Reward: Moonblossom Seed x 6
  • Secondary Reward: Moonblossom Seed
  This thing has a variety of elemental strengths so use Libra before everything else. The wasp is accompanied by a pair of Yakshinis, whose attacks are rather painful so once again, Protect is a must. The mark is also capable of inflicting Curse and Poison; have Medics with Esuna ready or have your Synergist cast Veil on everyone. Work the chain gauge with Relentless Assault (COM/RAV/RAV) then switch to Aggression (COM/COM/RAV) when the mark staggers.
• Mission 25 - Spectral Haunt
  • Mark: Vetala
  • Stone Location: Taejin's Tower – Sixth Tier
  • Mark Location: Taejin's Tower – Fifth Tier
  • Prerequisite: Clear Missions 21 to 23
  • Reward: Cobaltite
  • Secondary Reward: Bomb Core x 6
  Has 480,000+ HP, halves damage from all elements, and immune to earth and physical attacks. Its invulnerability to physical attacks only lasts as long as the shield is active. Staggering Vetala emoves the barrier and you know what that means. Anyway, Synergist should bestow Protect, Shell, and Veil on everyone while Saboteur sticks Imperil. Use Relentless Assault (COM/RAV/RAV) and Tri-disaster (RAV/RAV/RAV) to stagger then shift to Aggression (COM/COM/RAV) to pile on damage. Use Salvation (MED/MED/MED) or Recuperation (MED/MED/SYN) to heal.
• Mission 26 - So Shrill, the Cry
  • Mark: Penanggalan
  • Stone Location: Taejin's Tower – Fifth Tier
  • Mark Location: Taejin's Tower – Sixth Tier
  • Prerequisite: Clear Missions 21 to 23
  • Reward: Diamond Bangle
  • Secondary Reward: Bomb Core x 5
  The 4 Chonchon minions are annoying so summon an Eidolon to get rid of them. The mark is weak to magic, so stick Deshell on it, cast Faith on yourself and grind the target down to dust.
• Mission 27 - Mithridates, the Lone
  • Mark: Mithridates
  • Stone Location: Taejin's Tower – The Cloven Spire
  • Mark Location: Taejin's Tower – Ground Tier
  • Prerequisite: Defeat Dahaka (Taejin's Tower boss)
  • Reward: Blaze Ring
  • Secondary Reward: Bomb Core x 6
  You'll have to solve a short puzzle in order to make the mark appear. Start by checking the statue at the Apex. The lift can now access the 7th tier so go down there. Next, examine the statue before heading to what appears to be a dead end. A lift arrives; ride it up to the Apex and take that same lift down to the ground tier. This thing is weak to all elements but immune to earth. He also has over 1.5 million HP so it might take a while to beat him. Start things off with a Synergist buffing everyone with Protect, Shell, Veil, Barthunder and Faith. Equipping lightning-resistant accessories also help. Alternate betweem Tri-disaster (RAV/RAV/RAV) and Relentless Assault (COM/RAV/RAV) to stagger him. Once staggered, switch to Aggression (COM/RAV/COM) and pile on the damage. Be sure to have a potent healing paradigm such as Salvation (MED/MED/MED) ready for use when needed.
• Mission 28 - Faded Glory
  • Mark: Ceratosaur
  • Stone Location: Oerba – Village Proper
  • Mark Location: Oerba – Village Proper
  • Reward: Giant’s Glove
  • Secondary Reward: Bomb Shell x 5
  There are 10 of these things... which is an absolute pain in the rear. They are weak to fire and earth. You might want to summon an Eidolon to soften the monsters, then use the Recuperation (MED/MED/SYN) paradigm to buff and heal your party at the same time. Next up is to bring in a Saboteur to stick Slowga on the marks. Finally, with Faith active, shift to Thaumaturgy (RAV/RAV/MED) and spam fire spells until everything bites the dust.
• Mission 29 - Faltering Faith
  • Mark: Juggernaut
  • Stone Location: Mah'habara – Maw of the Abyss
  • Mark Location: Taejin's Tower – The Palisades
  • Prerequisite: Clear Mission 20
  • Reward: Uraninite
  • Secondary Reward: Mobius Coil x 6
  The creature roams around with its back to you so it's real easy to initiate a preemptive strike. Don't forget to equip fire-resistant accessories too. Use Relentless Assault (COM/RAV/RAV) to build up the gauge to at least 500% then switch to Cerberus (COM/COM/COM) for some massive damage. As soon as the mark recovers, put in a Synergist to cast Protect, Shell and Barfire; while your Saboteurs sticks Deshell, Deprotect, Imperil and Poison (machines can be poisoned...?). You can go on offensive again afterwards. A second stagger should be enough to finish it off.
• Mission 30 - Syphax, the Insidious
  • Mark: Syphax
  • Stone Location: Archylte Steppe – The Haerii Oldroad
  • Mark Location: Mah'habara – Abandoned Dig
  • Prerequisite: Reach Sulyya Springs
  • Reward: Uraninite
  • Secondary Reward: Bomb Core x 6
  Syphax is joined by a ton of Numidias so I recommend sticking with area spells and attacks like Blitz and Ruinga. Due to the sheer number of enemies, be sure to have a potent healing paradigm, like Salvation (MED/MED/MED) ready. Syphax has move that inflicts quite a number of status ailments on your party. Salvation once again comes into play for this. Stagger the mark with Relentless Assault (COM/RAV/RAV), build the stagger gauge to at least 500% or more, and shift to Cerberus for some massive damage.
• Mission 31 - Newfound Purpose
  • Mark: Pulsework Champion
  • Stone Location: Archylte Steppe – Haerii Archaeopolis
  • Mark Location: Archylte Steppe – Haerii Archaeopolis
  • Prerequisite: Clear Mission 30
  • Reward: Perfect Conductor x 3
  • Secondary Reward: Crystal Oscillator x 2
  This one is joined by a pair of Seekers. Well not that it matters really. Stick the mark with Deshell and Deprotect; buff yourself with Protect, Shell, Bravery and Faith. Spam lightning and attack targets to death.
• Mission 32 - And Then There Was One
  • Mark: Amam
  • Stone Location: Vallis Media – Earthen Bosom
  • Mark Location: Archylte Steppe – Western Benchland
  • Prerequisite: Reach Mah’habara
  • Reward: Glass Buckle
  • Secondary Reward: Bomb Shell x 5
  If you have buff shrouds to spare, feel free to use them now. If not then cast the usual -- Protect, Shell, Bravery and Haste. Stagger mark with Relentless Assault (COM/RAV/RAV) then beat it to death with Cerberus.
• Mission 33 - A Parent’s Pledge
  • Mark: Adamanchelid
  • Stone Location: Archylte Steppe – Haeril Archaeopolis
  • Mark Location: Archylte Steppe – Eastern Tors
  • Prerequisite: Clear Mission 30
  • Reward: White Cape
  • Secondary Reward: Bomb Shell x 5
  Again, start with the usual buffs -- Protect, Bravery, Faith and Haste then switch to Safe Subversion (SAB/SAB/MED) or Infiltration (SAB/SAB/SAB). Stick the mark with Deprotect, Deshell, Imperil, Curse, and Slow. Stagger with Relentless Assault (COM/RAV/RAV), build gauge to about 500%, and beat down with Cerberus (COM/ COM/COM). Heal with Salvation.
• Mission 34 - Zenobia, the Butcher
  • Mark: Zenobia
  • Stone Location: Archylte Steppe – Way of the Ancients
  • Mark Location: Archylte Steppe – Haerii Archaeopolis
  • Prerequisite: Clear Mission 30
  • Reward: Hermes Sandals
  • Secondary Reward: Bomb Core x 7
  Well nice intro, but she doesn't stand much of a chance against you. Cast Protect (or Protectra if you have it), Bravery (Bravera if available).Then switch to Infiltration (SAB/SAB/SAB), stick the Tonberry with Deshell, Deprotect, Imperil,and Poison -- Poison is especially effective; it sucks the mark's HP dry pretty quick. Follow through with attacks and spells of your own to speed up the killing process. Titan Trials Alert! The Titan Trials is comprised of several consecutive missions found in the Faultwarrens. The said area is only accessible via the Haerii Archaeopolis (clear mission 34 to remove the paling barrier and gain access to the Way of the Ancients) through the use of Chocobos, so you will need the Gysahl Reins for this. The Titan Trials starts from mission 35 and all the way to mission 51. To unlock the final trial (51), you must first clear missions 45 to 50.
• Mission 35 -The Road Less Traveled
  • Mark: Gurangatch
  • Stone Location: Faultwarrens – Truthseeker's Rise
  • Mark Location: Faultwarrens – Primeval Crossroads
  • Reward: Witch's Bracelet
  • Secondary Reward: Bomb Shell x 6
  Not much of a challenge; it has little HP (just a little over 24200). Stick the mark with Imperil and switch to Tri-disaster (RAV/RAV/RAV) to stagger. Kill it however you want afterwards.
• Mission 36 - Dark Deliverance
  • Mark: Amam
  • Stone Location: Faultwarrens – Primeval Crossroads
  • Mark Location: Faultwarrens – A Dance of Shadow
  • Prerequisite: Clear Mission 35
  • Reward: Uraninite
  • Secondary Reward: Bomb Shell x 6
  Two Amams this time. Pop a Deceptisol for preemptive strike. Stagger targets and kill. Accursed Breath inflicts Curse but it's not really an issue
• Mission 37 - Dying of the Light
  • Mark: Rafflesia
  • Stone Location: Faultwarrens – Primeval Crossroads
  • Mark Location: Faultwarrens – A Dance of Light
  • Prerequisite: Clear Mission 35
  • Reward: Star Pendant
  • Secondary Reward: Bomb Shell x 5
  Four flowers that absorb 1000+ health from your characters constantly. Putting in a Sentinel helps turn its attention away from your other two characters. Cast Shell and Faith then shift to Tri-disaster (RAV/RAV/RAV) and spam Firaga to kill the targets off quickly. Healing paradigms like Combat Cinic (SEN/MED/MED) will keep your HPs up easy.
• Mission 38 - Moonlit Madness
  • Mark: Verdelet
  • Stone Location: Faultwarrens – A Dance of Shadow
  • Mark Location: Faultwarrens – Via Lunae
  • Prerequisite: Clear Mission 36
  • Reward: Diamond Bangle
  • Secondary Reward: Bomb Shell x 5
  These things shouldn't be that big of a problem now as your characters are strong enough to absorb their attacks and dish out devastating amounts of damage. Four Verdelets await you here. Buff yourself with Shell and silence all the monsters with a shot of Fogga. Beat them all down however you please afterward.
• Mission 39 - Seeing Stars
  • Mark: Ochu
  • Stone Location: Faultwarrens – A Dance of Shadow/Light
  • Mark Location: Faultwarrens – Via Stellarum
  • Prerequisite: Clear Mission 36 or 37
  • Reward: Siltstone Ring
  • Secondary Reward: Moonblossom Seed x 2
  This one is joined by Microchus. Start by having a Synergist bestow Veil, Faith, Haste, Protect and Shell. A Saboteur should stick Deprotect and Deshell. After that, shift to Tri-disaster (RAV/RAV/RAV) and spam Firaga until the mark staggers then continue burning it. Avoid casting water as Ochu absorbs it. It can also inflict Poison as well as summon additional Microchu minions with its Seed Dispenser attack.
• Mission 40 - Solar Power
  • Mark: Verdelet
  • Stone Location: Faultwarrens – A Dance of Light
  • Mark Location: Faultwarrens – Via Solis
  • Prerequisite: Clear Mission 37
  • Reward: Zealot’s Amulet
  • Secondary Reward: Bomb Shell x 5
  There are only 2 Verdelets this time, but they will start summoning friends right away, so pop a Deceptisol and focus your attacks on the one that's calling for backup to interrupt it. Take care of the other one afterwards.
• Mission 41 - Gaian Grudge
  • Mark: Tonberry Trio
  • Stone Location: Faultwarrens – Via Lunae
  • Mark Location: Faultwarrens – Gaian Path
  • Prerequisite: Clear Mission 38
  • Reward: Doctor’s Code
  • Secondary Reward: Tonberry Figurine
  Pop a Deceptisol to initiate a preemptive strike then stagger all 3 targets with a single Blitz attack or any other area spell. Once staggered, keep up the Blitz onslaught, or you can also take them out one at a time with the Cerberus (COM/COM/COM) paradigm.
• Mission 42 - Antihero
  • Mark: Borgbear Hero
  • Stone Location: Faultwarrens – Via Lunae/Via Stellarum
  • Mark Location: Faultwarrens – Salamandrine Path
  • Prerequisite: Clear Mission 38 or 39
  • Reward: Witch's Bracelet
  • Secondary Reward: Bomb Core x 7
  This creature is a powered up version of the Goblin Chieftain and it is joined by 4 Borgbears. Cast Protect and Faith on yourself then spam the minions with fire spells until they stagger and die. The mark can cast buffs on its henchmen so watch out for that. When the minor dudes are dead, quickly stagger the Hero and switch to Cerberus (COM/COM/COM) for a quick kill.
• Mission 43 - The Hero Never Dies
  • Mark: Borgbear Hero
  • Stone Location: Faultwarrens – Via Stellarum/Via Solis
  • Mark Location: Faultwarrens – Sylphid Path
  • Prerequisite: Clear Mission 39 or 40
  • Reward: Speed Sash
  • Secondary Reward: Bomb Core x 7
  He's accompanied by a variety of minions this time around -- Borgbears, Munchkin Maestro, and Goblin Chieftain. Cast Protect and Faith on yourself then spam the minions with fire spells until they stagger and die. The mark can cast buffs on its henchmen so watch out for that. When the minor dudes are dead, quickly stagger the Hero and switch to Cerberus (COM/COM/COM) for a quick kill.
• Mission 44 - The Old Ones Go To Rust
  • Mark: Corrosive Custard
  • Stone Location: Faultwarrens – Via Solis
  • Mark Location: Faultwarrens – Nereid Path
  • Prerequisite: Clear Mission 40
  • Reward: General’s Belt
  • Secondary Reward: Bomb Shell x 7
  Here we have the mark and two Monstrous Flans. Cast Shell, Faith and Haste on yourself then toss a Librascope. Stick with Relentless Assault and (COM/RAV/RAV) and Tri-disaster (RAV/RAV/RAV), working diligently to stagger and then eliminate the pair of minions. With Libra, your characters will automatically use the optimal magic spells on the flans. As for the custard, it loves to use Quake which hits your entire party. Stick Deshell on it with your Saboteur before spamming Thundaga while Faith is active. This thing has over 2.6 million HP so beating it might take a while.
• Mission 45 - Emergent Evolution
  • Mark: Neochu
  • Stone Location: Faultwarrens – Gaian Path
  • Mark Location: Faultwarrens – Titan's Throne
  • Prerequisite: Clear Mission 41
  • Reward: Hunter’s Friend
  • Secondary Reward: Moonblossom Seed x 3
  You'll need to cast weak on this guy as soon as possible. He'll throw out smaller enemies at you once you get his health to half. When this happens take them out as soon as possible. Once his health is low, hit him with a lucky breaker and he should be near death. Alternatively, you can also set Attrition (SAB/SEN/MED) as your default paradigm, make Vanille your party leader, and have her spam Death. This technique is cheap but it works, especially if you're gunning for the l'Cie Paragon trophy.
• Mission 46 - On Silent Wings
  • Mark: Zirnitra
  • Stone Location: Faultwarrens – Salamandrine Path
  • Mark Location: Faultwarrens – Titan's Throne
  • Prerequisite: Clear Mission 42
  • Reward: Gilgamesh Inc Shop Card
  • Secondary Reward: Bomb Core x 10
  Synergists should put up Veil, Faith, Haste, Protect and Shell. Though Veil and Haste are your top priority. Or better yet use those buff shrouds you have. Zinitra's spit inflicts Slow and Poison. Your Saboteurs should stick Deshell, Deprotect, and Imperil. Use Libra if you haven't already done so. This allows your charaters to automatically use the optimal spells against the boss. Use Relentless Assault (COM/RAV/RAV) to stagger, build the gauge and switch to Cerberus (COM/COM/COM) for some massive damage. Heal with Salvation (MED/MED/MED) when needed.
• Mission 47 - Unfocused Rage
  • Mark: Raktavija
  • Stone Location: Faultwarrens – Salamandrine Path
  • Mark Location: Faultwarrens – Titan's Throne
  • Prerequisite: Clear Mission 42
  • Reward: Mnar Stone
  • Secondary Reward: Bomb Core x 10
  Synergists should put up Shell right away, while Saboteurs stick Imperil, Pain and Slow. The mark has an attack called Multicast that deals a ton of damage since it hits your entire party multiple times. Heal with Salvation (MED/MED/MED) immediately afterward. This thing has over 2 million HPs and is resistant to everything at least until the shield comes off on stagger. Work on filling the chain gauge using Relentless Assault (COM/RAV/RAV) then switch to Cerberus (COM/COM/COM) or Tri-disaster (RAV/RAV/RAV) once staggered. If you get lazy, switch to Attrition (SAB/SEN/MED) and have Vanille spam Death until you instant-kill the monster.
• Mission 48 - The Abyss Stares Back
  • Mark: Verdelet
  • Stone Location: Faultwarrens – Sylphid Path
  • Mark Location: Faultwarrens – Titan's Throne
  • Prerequisite: Clear Mission 43
  • Reward: Twenty-Sided Die
  • Secondary Reward: Bomb Shell x 10
  Easy-peasy. If your characters are well-trained, a single Blitz attack from a Commando can kill all 3 Verdelets.
• Mission 49 - Tyrannicide
  • Mark: Tyrant
  • Stone Location: Faultwarrens – Sylphid Path
  • Mark Location: Faultwarrens – Titan's Throne
  • Prerequisite: Clear Mission 43
  • Reward: Particle Accelerator x 7
  • Secondary Reward: Crystal Oscillator x 2
  I would recommend the use of buff shrouds here, both Fortisol and Aegisol. Start out with Relentless Assault (COM/RAV/RAV) until the mark staggers, then switch to Cerberus (COM/COM/COM) for a quick kill.
• Mission 50 - Road to Predation
  • Mark: Humbaba
  • Stone Location: Faultwarrens – Nereid Path
  • Mark Location: Faultwarrens – Titan's Throne
  • Prerequisite: Clear Mission 44
  • Reward: Scarletite
  • Secondary Reward: Bomb Core x 7
  Not only does this guy have high HP, he is impossible to stagger. He has resistance to both physical and magical damage, and is therefore incredibly hard to take down. Use deprotect and slow on him from the start of the battle. This will at least lower his resistances a little bit. You have to defeat him in twenty minutes. If you can't do that, he will cast death on your entire party, bringing a swift end to a drawn out battle. Make sure your party is buffed before you bring his health below eighty percent. Once his health dips below that magic number, he'll unleash a devastating attack and you have to be prepared. When you cut his health in half he will buff himself and / or deal out a brutal attack that will deal 20,000 damage. In order to protect yourself, make sure your party leader is a Sentinel when his health gets near the halfway mark. It's a slow process, but you should be able to take him down with enough time.
• Mission 51 - Attacus, the Soulless
  • Mark: Attacus
  • Stone Location: Faultwarrens – Sylphid/Gaian/Salamandrine Paths
  • Mark Location: Faultwarrens – Titan's Throne
  • Prerequisite: Clear all previous Titan Trial Quests (35-50)
  • Reward: Genji Glove
  • Secondary Reward: Bomb Core x 10
  Prepare for a long drawn-out battle; the mark you're about to face has 9,135,000 HP! Pop some buff shrouds prior to battle and set Countermeasure (SAB/SAB/SEN) as your default paradigm. This should draw Attacus' attention to your Sentinel while your Saboteurs stick Slow, Curse, Deshell and Deprotect. Shift to this paradigm whenever you need to recast debuffs on your target. Use Relentless Assault (COM/RAV/RAV) and Tri-disaster (RAV/RAV/RAV) to build the chain gauge. Switch to Combat Clinic (SEN/MED/MED) if you need to heal. Once the mark staggers, use Relentless Assault to build the gauge up to 500% then shift to Cerberus (COM/COM/COM) for massive damage. This battle isn't hard it just takes time. Rinse/repeat until the battle ends.
• Mission 52 - Head in the Clouds
  • Mark: Zirnitra
  • Stone Location: Archylte Steppe – Western Benchland
  • Mark Location: Archylte Steppe – Eastern Tors
  • Prerequisite: Reach Sulyya Springs
  • Reward: Gale Ring
  • Secondary Reward: Bomb Core x 7
  Bring in a Saboteur to stick Deshell, Deprotect, and Imperil. Shift to Tri-disaster (RAV/RAV/RAV) until mark staggers then shift to Cerberus (COM/COM/COM) for the kill.
• Mission 53 - Freedom from Fear
  • Mark: Zirnitra
  • Stone Location: Mah'habara – An Asylum from Light
  • Mark Location: Yaschas Massif – The Pass of Paddra
  • Reward: Blaze Ring
  • Secondary Reward: Bomb Core x 10
  It's that thing again and it's accompanied by 4 Alraunes this time. The flowers are weak to fire so a few Firagas should take care of them. As for the mark, bring in a Saboteur to stick Deshell, Deprotect, and Imperil. Shift to Tri-disaster (RAV/RAV/RAV)until mark staggers then shift to Cerberus (COM/COM/COM) for the kill. The Zinitra is also capable of inflicting Daze so watch out for that.
• Mission 54 - The Bigger They Are...
  • Mark: Gigantuar
  • Stone Location: Archylte Steppe – Northern Highplain
  • Mark Location: Archylte Steppe – Eastern Tors
  • Prerequisite: Find a Cactuar in the Archylte Steppe
  • Reward: Cactuar Doll
  • Secondary Reward: Chocobo Plume x 2
  The Gigantuar's 10,000 Needles attack will deliver 10,000 damage your luck party and impart Pain and Fog. Make sure you have a Sentinel ready at almost all times. Buff your party and have a Medic on hand. He takes a while, but as long as 10,000 Needles doesn't catch you by surprise, you should be okay.
• Mission 55 - Can't We All Just Get Along?
  • Mark: Neochu
  • Stone Location: Oerba – Deserted Schoolhouse
  • Mark Location: Archylte Steppe – Aggra's Pasture
  • Prerequisite: Clear Mission 14 and Defeat Barthandelus in Oerba
  • Reward: Growth Egg
  • Secondary Reward: Moonblossom Seed x 2
  See mission 45 and use the same strategy.
• Mission 56 - A Toothy Grin
  • Mark: Ugallu
  • Stone Location: Archylte Steppe – Eastern Tors
  • Mark Location: Yaschas Massif – Ascendant Scarp
  • Prerequisite: Reach Taejin’s Tower
  • Reward: Rhodochrosite
  • Secondary Reward: Bomb Shell x 5
  This is a quick one. Toss a Deceptisol prior to battle. The Munchkins can be wiped out with a single Blitz swing then beat the staggered mark to death while airborne.
• Mission 57 - What's Yours is Brine
  • Mark: Sahagin
  • Stone Location: Archylte Steppe – Eastern Tors
  • Mark Location: Vallis Media – Atzilut's Tears
  • Prerequisite: Reach Taejin’s Tower
  • Reward: Uraninite
  • Secondary Reward: Bomb Shell x 5
  You can use another Deceptisol shroud if you wish. The group contains a trio of Sahagin and some Alraune. Cast Quake to stagger and kill everything at once.
• Mission 58 - The Culler of Many
  • Mark: Humbaba
  • Stone Location: Archylte Steppe – Eastern Tors
  • Mark Location: Mah'habara – The Earthworks
  • Prerequisite: Reach Taejin’s Tower
  • Reward: Speed Sash
  • Secondary Reward: Bomb Shell x 5
  This creature is susceptible to Imperil, Deshell, Deprotect and Poison. For buffs I would suggest Bravery, Faith and Haste. This battle wouldn't last long if you have well-trained characters. Beat it down with Relentless Assault (COM/RAV/RAV). A Deceptisol prior to battle should speed things up even faster.
• Mission 59 - Two-Faced Fiend
  • Mark: Zirnitra
  • Stone Location: Archylte Steppe – Eastern Tors
  • Mark Location: Sulyya Springs – Subterranean Lake
  • Prerequisite: Reach Taejin’s Tower
  • Reward: Energy Sash
  • Secondary Reward: Bomb Core x 6
  Start the battle off in Sentinel / Medic / Commando formation. Switch your Commando to Ravager and back in order to stagger the enemy. It's slow, but it will bring him down eventually.
• Mission 60 - Degela Vu
  • Mark: Gelatitan
  • Stone Location: Archylte Steppe – Eastern Tors
  • Mark Location: Taejin's Tower – The Cloven Spire
  • Prerequisite: Reach Oerba
  • Reward: Mnar Stone
  • Secondary Reward: Bomb Core x 7
  Three Gelatitans this time. Again, use a Deceptisol and an Aegisol prior to battle then set Tri-disaster as your default paradigm. As soon as the preemptive strike animation ends, cast Quake to stagger everybody then spam Thundaga, which is an area spell, to hit multiple flans at once.
• Mission 61 - I, Juggernaut
  • Mark: Juggernaut
  • Stone Location: Archylte Steppe – Eastern Tors
  • Mark Location: Oerba – Village Proper
  • Prerequisite: Reach Oerba
  • Reward: Royal Armlet
  • Secondary Reward: Crystal Oscillator x 2
  Don't forget to equip fire-resistant accessories. Use Relentless Assault (COM/RAV/RAV) to build up the gauge to at least 500% then switch to Cerberus (COM/COM/COM) for some massive damage. As soon as the mark recovers, put in a Synergist to cast Protect, Shell and Barfire; while your Saboteurs sticks Deshell, Deprotect, Imperil and Poison (machines can be poisoned...?). You can go on offensive again afterwards. A second stagger should be enough to finish it off.
• Mission 62 - Indomitable Will
  • Mark: Raktavija
  • Stone Location: Archylte Steppe – Eastern Tors
  • Mark Location: Archylte Steppe – Central Expanse
  • Prerequisite: Clear Mission 44
  • Reward: Genji Glove
  • Secondary Reward: Bomb Core x 10
  If you equip accessories that give you magic defense bonuses and use shell, you should be protected from most of the damage dealt out in this battle. If you can manage to cast weak on the enemy, switch your party to Ravager / Ravager / Ravager and stagger him quickly.
• Mission 63 - Crushed by Doubt
  • Mark: Adamantortoise
  • Stone Location: Sulyya Springs – Subterranean Lake
  • Mark Location: Archylte Steppe – Eastern Tors
  • Prerequisite: Reach the Faultwarrens
  • Reward: Genji Glove
  • Secondary Reward: Gold Nugget
  We hope you don't mind being cheap. The enemy is susceptible to death, cast it on the mark once you've taken out those legs and he'll die...eventually. If you feel that's not fair, be sure to take on this enemy only once you've maxed out everybody's default roles and full upgraded their equipment. Use a Saboteur to weaken the legs. Once the Adamantortoise goes down, debuff and pummel him with as many Ravagers as you can get. Alternatively, you can equip Speed Sashes and hope for an instant chain. This eliminates all the work needed to achieve stagger.
• Mission 64 - The Doomherald
  • Mark: Vercigetorix
  • Stone Location: Oerba – Rust-Eaten Bridge
  • Mark Location: Yaschas Massif – Paddraean Archaeopolis
  • Prerequisite: Clear Missions 27 & 51; Beat Barthandelus in Oerba.
  • Reward: Gold Watch
  • Secondary Reward: Bomb Core x 10

  Well this is it, the final mission and as expected it won't be easy. Your mark 15.7+ million HPs. I would suggest popping a Fortisol and Aegisol to eliminate the need to buff in battle, at least for a while.

  This creature uses Impregnable Aura, a shield that blocks damage from both physical and magic attacks; it also drains the chain gauge back to nothing and locks it. Fortunately, the barrier dissipates pretty quick. Have your Saboteurs stick Deshell, Deprotect, Imperil and Poison. As soon as the shield clears, quickly fill the chain gauge by constantly shifting between Relentless Assault and Tri-disaster as soon as your party finishes one attack run, so it's important that you have multiple copies of Tri-disaster and Relentless Assault in your paradigm deck.

  Once the mark staggers, build the stagger meter up some before shifting to Cerberus for some major damage pile up. Heal and rebuff using the Convalescence (SYN/SYN/MED) paradigm.

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