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Used with permission. If you would like him to do a logo for your guide, then email him at osrevad[at]gmail[dot]com Random Battle FAQ By: Nfan42991 on Gamefaqs Austin Self Version 1.33 This Version Completed on: August 12, 2004 \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ Table of Contents ================= 1.Introduction 2.FAQS 3.Legal Information 4.Contact Information 5.Enemy Clan List 6.Versions 7.Credits ///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// 1.Introduction ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ As you can see, this is a Random Battle FAQ. It will have every clan that you might randomly battle on the world map. In each clan section, it will have their abilities, jobs, monster type, and the equipment they hold. I will also put strategies for defeating each battle, though not all may have a strategy. In one of my future versions I will also put the enemy info for the Help _____! Battles. Well, I hope you enjoy it! This FAQ may be hosted on the following sites: www.Gamefaqs.com www.Gamespot.com www.Neoseeker.com www.Supercheats.com \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ 2.Frequently Asked Questions (FAQS) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Q: Your guide is wrong! One of the people in my enemy clan ______ isn't an archer; he's a soldier! A: The members of enemy clans rarely change. So if they don't have the exact same members, I can't help you with that. Q: Why can't I steal any feather boots from Clan Shalo? A: Unfortunately, boots and shoes cannot be stolen. Bummer. Q: I haven't seen Clan _____ in a long time. Will they ever come back? A: Some clans may appear only up to a certain point and certain clans may appear more often than others. I don't know the answer to your question, but you might try checking another FAQ or asking on the FFTA game help message board. Q: What are the average amounts of Gil and AP you receive for winning a random battle? A: 4000 Gil and 80 AP for each random battle. Usually. Q: Which weapon can I teach my Nu Mou ultima blow with? A: Um.... I think you're in the wrong FAQ. You might try the equipment FAQ. But just for fun, the Zeus Mace :p ///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// 3.Legal Information ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Copyright 2004 Austin Self. This guide may not be reproduced under any circumstance except for personal, private use. It may not be placed on any web site or public display without my permission. Use of this guide on a web site or on public display without permission is a violation of copyright, and strictly prohibited. Their respective copyright and trademark holders own all copyrights and trademarks in this document. To make all this simple... please do not use this without my permission unless you possibly want to get into legal issues. If you find this guide anywhere it shouldn't be, please notify me immediately! \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ 4.Contact Information ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ OK now we're almost there. If you see an error or need to ask a question, first check the FAQS part of this guide. If you don't figure it out there, Gamefaqs message boards. Then, if no dice, contact me at als42991@hotmail.com. Please also put Random Battle FAQ in the subject box so I won't toss it. Thanks. ///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// 5.Enemy Clan List ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ OK! Now we're getting somewhere! One tip, if you see Elemental., it means Elementalist. I have to save space because of their rules. Also, some of the equipment may not be all on one line, because of the "rule" of 79 characters per line. You can also search for the clan you want info on. OK, here's what you've been waiting for so I won't hold you back any more! Go find your info! ============ Aisen Ghosts ============ Enemy A-ability(s) R-ability S-ability Equipment ======================================================================== Floateye Gaze None W. Def. + None Jawbreaker Adhere None None None Tonberry Grudge None None None Zombie Rot Counter None None Zombie Rot None None None Strategy ~~~~~~~~~~ Not a very hard battle. You should have little trouble. First, take out the stupid Tonberry before he uses knife or karma. Knife takes away 9/10 of your health, and karma is pretty much an instant KO. Luckily, Tonberries are very slow. Then take out the Floateye and Jawbreaker. Easy enough. Then you can take out the zombies so you don't have them come back. ======== Antlions ======== Enemy A-ability(s) R-ability S-ability Equipment ======================================================================== Antlion Sandstorm Counter None None Antlion Sandstorm Counter None None Bomb Blaze None None None Jawbreaker Adhere None W. Atk. + None Toughskin Debilitate None None None Strategy ~~~~~~~~~ Here, another easy battle. All I have to say is kill the Bomb first, that way it won't keep using that stupid flame attack. Also, look out for the Antlions twister, which takes away half of your health and is an area attack. ============== Bloodthirsters ============== Enemy A-ability(s) R-ability S-ability Equipment ======================================================================== Ahriman Glare None None None Assasin Corner Return Fire None Heaven's Cloud Dark Gear Juggler Stunt, Item None None Rondell Dagger Wygar Masterberry Malice None None None Vampire Illude None W. Atk. + None Vampire Illude None None None Strategy ~~~~~~~~~ You may not fight the Bloodthirsters until later in the game, but again, not very hard. First get the Ahriman before he uses roulette, because it usually kills one of your clan members. Then take out the Masterberry, or he might use Voodoo, which is a souped up karma attack. Then get the Vampires last. Also, steal the Wygar if you don't have one, because it can teach strikeback. You could also steal the Heaven's Cloud and sell it for quick gil. ============== Brass Dragoons ============== Enemy A-ability(s) R-ability S-ability Equipment =========================================================================== Defender Defend Last Berserk None Vajra Maximillian Dragoon Dragon Tech Strikeback None Partisan Platemail Dragoon Dragon Tech None None Ice Lance Gold Armor Paladin Chivalry None W. Def + Lohengrin Platemail Templar Sacred Skill Bonecrusher None Lionheart Dragon Mail Cross Helm Strategy ~~~~~~~~~ These guys are average, but none of these random battles should be hard. First, I recommend stealing the Vajra and Maximillian. The Maximillian armor is one of the best in the game. Try not to attack the Templar directly, but don't worry if you're guys are really strong. Other than that it's a snap. =========== Clan Banisa =========== Enemy A-ability(s) R-ability S-ability Equipment =========================================================================== Animist Call Block Arrows None War Trumpet Adaman Vest Fighter Fighter Tech Strikeback None Sun Blade Survival Vest Gladiator Spellblade Tech None Doublehand Atmos Blade Power Sash Warrior Battle Tech None Monkey Grip Predator Round Shield Adaman Vest White Monk Monk Tech, Item Counter None Dream Claws Survival Vest Strategy ~~~~~~~~~ If they have anything you want, kill everyone else first. Watch out for Strikeback, unless you've fought them a lot. Also, The White Monk really only uses potions (only potion) So don't worry about the item. The animist will probably stay behind and use Chocobo Rush so keep that in mind too. =========== Clan Belmia =========== Enemy A-ability(s) R-ability S-ability Equipment =========================================================================== Assassin Corner Return Fire None Zanmato Judo Uniform Gunner Gunmanship None Concentrate Chaos Rifle Brigandine Ninja Ninja Skill None Double Sword Ashura Petalchaser Ninja Gear Sniper Sharpshoot, Item Auto-Regen None Twin Bow Gaia Gear Thief Steal Counter Maintenance Rondell Dagger Survival Vest Strategy ~~~~~~~~~ This is about as hard as it gets. Steal the Zanmato, if you don't have one already, because it'll take a long time to get. The Ninja can attack you twice in one turn, and he'll also inflict status ailments with his skills. The Assassin is real strong, and the Gunner has long range + accuracy. But still, not much trouble if you're at the right level. ========== Clan Clatz ========== Enemy A-ability(s) R-ability S-ability Equipment =========================================================================== Animist Call None Maintenance Satyr Flute Power Sash Gadgeteer Pandora Auto-Regen None Dream Claws Gaia Gear Juggler Stunt Catch None Khukuri Power Sash Thief Steal Counter Maintenance Kard Wygar Time Mage Time Magic Return Fire None Terre Rod Magus Robe Strategy ~~~~~~~~~ You might not fight these guys until later too. Beware of Gadgeteer's Chroma Gem. Don't fire arrows at the Time Mage, if you don't know what Return Fire does already (and you should!) That's all folks! ======== Clan Dip ======== Enemy A-ability(s) R-ability S-ability Equipment =========================================================================== Archer Aim None Concentrate Longbow Leather Garb Archer Aim Block Arrows None Char Bow Feather Cap Leather Garb Soldier Battle Tech None None Short Sword Cuirass Thief Steal Counter None Jack Knife Leather Garb White Mage White Magic None None White Staff Hempen Robe Strategy ~~~~~~~~~ Wonder why they're called Clan Dip? Their clan name represents their toughness. No strategy for this one. If you have trouble with this, return the game NOW! I'm not kidding! Go to the store and return the game NOW! But really... =========== Clan Hounds =========== Enemy A-ability(s) R-ability S-ability Equipment =========================================================================== Blue Mage Blue Magic, Item Damage > MP None Aqua Saber Brigandine Coeurl Scratch None Reveal None Element. Spirit Magic Absorb MP None Survival Vest Colichemarde Gunner Gunmanship None None Lost Gun Survival Vest Lamia Song Counter None None Red Cap Hit None W. Atk. + None Strategy ~~~~~~~~~ Nothing good to steal here either. All I have to say is this is a good place to catch monsters, if you haven't gotten them already. =========== Clan Marble =========== Enemy A-ability(s) R-ability S-ability Equipment =========================================================================== Animist Call Block Arrows None Glass Bell Leather Garb Archer Aim None None Longbow Leather Garb Fencer Lunge Tech Reflex None Stinger Chain Plate Soldier Battle Tech None None Silver Sword Bronze Armor Warrior Battle Tech None None Samson Sword Bronze Armor Strategy ~~~~~~~~~ Almost as horrible as Clan Dip. You don't need a strategy for this one either. ========== Clan Shalo ========== Enemy A-ability(s) R-ability S-ability Equipment =========================================================================== Warrior Battle Tech None None Shortsword Bronze Armor Defender Defend Last Berserk None Defender Bronze Armor White Monk Monk Tech Counter None Hard Knuckles Chain Plate White Mage White Magic None None Guard Staff Magus Robe Animist Call None None Demon Bell Leather Garb Strategy ~~~~~~~~~ NOTE!!! In order to save space I am indicating here that all members of Clan Shalo have Feather Boots equipped. They're about average. OK, now.... try not to fight them on water, unless you can provide feather boots for your own clan members, because then, they may actually have a 0.2% chance of hitting you! ========== Cyril Band ========== Enemy A-ability(s) R-ability S-ability Equipment =========================================================================== Archer Aim None None Longbow Chain Plate Soldier Battle Tech None None Short Sword Bronze Armor Thief Steal None None Kris Knife Leather Garb Thief Steal Counter None Jack Knife Leather Garb White Monk Monk Tech Counter None Rising Sun Survival Vest Strategy ~~~~~~~~~ No strategy that's gonna keep you from beating the crap out of them :) ============= Doned Faction ============= Enemy A-ability(s) R-ability S-ability Equipment =========================================================================== Dragoon Dragon Tech Counter None Dragon Whisker Gold Armor Fighter Fighter Tech Bonecrusher None Venus Blade Wygar Sage Sagacity Skill Reflex None Lotus Mace Gaia Gear Sniper Sharpshoot Auto-Regen None Nike Bow Dark Gear Time Mage Time Magic Last Quicken None Sleet Rod White Robe Strategy ~~~~~~~~~ Well, steal Nike Bow and Dragon Whisker for some cash. Try to kill the Time Mage quick before he uses his good moves but, you're a pro at this already aren't you? ========= Gaja Band ========= Enemy A-ability(s) R-ability S-ability Equipment =========================================================================== Dragoon Dragon Tech None None Gae Bolg Platemail Gunner Gunmanship None None Riot Gun Survival Vest Hunter Hunt None W. Atk + Cranequin Brigandine Ninja Ninja Skill None Double Sword Petalchaser Osafune Ninja Gear Red Mage Red Magic None M. Pow + Fleuret Survival Vest Circlet Strategy ~~~~~~~~~ For some reason, Gaja sounds like a Gladiator. Whatever, just thinking out loud. Reeally not worth your time, unless you and your Cinquedea are after some good abilities. =========== Gertai Band =========== Enemy A-ability(s) R-ability S-ability Equipment =========================================================================== Assassin Corner Return Fire None Hades Bow Dark Gear Blue Mage Blue Magic Damage > MP Immunity Manganese Brigandine Juggler Stunt Return Fire None Jambiya Power Sash Ninja Ninja Skill,Item Last Haste Double Sword Kotetsu Heaven's Cloud Ninja Gear Sniper Sharpshoot Auto-Regen None Hunt Bow Survival Vest Strategy ~~~~~~~~~ Ummmm..... next? Not hard at all, do whatever you think will work. ============ Guard Patrol ============ Enemy A-ability(s) R-ability S-ability Equipment =========================================================================== Bishop Prayer Return Magic None Judge Staff Survival Vest Defender Defend None W. Def + Lionheart Gold Armor Bracers Mog Knight Charge Last Haste None Flametongue Platemail Paladin Chivalry None Monkey Grip Vigilante Round Shield Iron Armor Sage Sagacity Skill None Shieldbearer Druid Mace Blaze Robe Templar Sacred Tech,Item Bonecrusher None Gae Bolg Platemail Cross Helm Strategy ~~~~~~~~~ They have a variety of crap to use on you, but not a problem. Try to concentrate on killing the Templar so he won't use any Phoenix Downs. Get those Bracers if you care. =============== Jagd Emissaries =============== Enemy A-ability(s) R-ability S-ability Equipment =========================================================================== Ahriman Glare None W. Atk + None Gladiator Spellblade Tech Strikeback Doublehand Flametongue Brigandine Lamia Song Counter None None Ninja Ninja Skill Last Haste Double Sword Kikuichimonji Sniper Sharpshoot Auto-Regen None Master Bow Survival Vest Summoner Summon Magic Return Fire Half-MP Pure Staff Black Robe Strategy ~~~~~~~~~ Get yourself that Master Bow if you please. As always, get rid of that Ahriman first before, (gulp), you know, Roulette. =========== Koring Band =========== Enemy A-ability(s) R-ability S-ability Equipment =========================================================================== Animist Call, Item Block Arrows None Glass Bell Adaman Vest Archer Aim None Concentrate Char Bow Chain Plate Bishop Prayer None None Guard Staff Chain Plate White Mage White Magic None None Cure Staff Silken Robe White Monk Monk Tech Counter None Rising Sun Survival Vest Strategy ~~~~~~~~~ No strategy. Not even worth coming onto the map. ============ Kudik Beasts ============ Enemy A-ability(s) R-ability S-ability Equipment =========================================================================== Antlion Sandstorm None W. Def + None Red Panther Rake Counter Reveal None Red Panther Rake Counter Reveal None Sprite Trick None None None Toughskin Debilitate Counter W. Def + None Strategy ~~~~~~~~~ I have but one thing to say: CAPTURE! ============= Lost Monsters ============= Enemy A-ability(s) R-ability S-ability Equipment =========================================================================== Big Malboro Reek None W. Atk + None Floateye Gaze Counter None None Grenade Boom! None None None None Malboro Stench None None None None Sprite Trick None None None None Strategy ~~~~~~~~~ See above strategy. =========== Ramble Band =========== Enemy A-ability(s) R-ability S-ability Equipment =========================================================================== Alchemist Alchemy Skill N/A M Pow.+ Mandragora Fighter Fighter Tech Strikeback N/A Sun Blade Brigandine Ninja Ninja Skill N/A Double Sword Heaven's Cloud Petalchaser Ninja Gear Sniper Sharpshoot Auto-Regen N/A Hades Bow Dark Gear Thief Steal Counter N/A Zorlin Shape Power Sash Gaia Gear Strategy ~~~~~~~~~ Nothing, except to watch for the Ninja so he doesn't pull any crap. ======= Rangers ======= Enemy A-ability(s) R-ability S-ability Equipment =========================================================================== Animist Call N/A N/A Demon Bell Survival Vest Archer Aim Block Arrows N/A Char Bow Leather Garb Elemental. Spirit Magic N/A N/A Fleuret Adaman Vest Fencer Lunge Tech N/A N/A Estoc Chain Plate White Mage White Magic N/A N/A White Staff Hempen Robe Strategy ~~~~~~~~~ I think you can get through this one without a strategy ;) ============== Roaming Naiads ============== Enemy A-ability(s) R-ability S-ability Equipment =========================================================================== Icedrake Icewyrm N/A W. Def.+ N/A Ice Flan Chill N/A N/A N/A Lamia Song Counter N/A N/A Lilith Poison Fang Block Arrows N/A N/A Sprite Trick N/A N/A N/A Strategy ~~~~~~~~~ *sigh*...... just capture. ============ Roda Dragons ============ Enemy A-ability(s) R-ability S-ability Equipment =========================================================================== Bomb Blaze Counter N/A N/A Firewyrm Dragon Blaze N/A N/A N/A Firewyrm Dragon Blaze N/A W. Atk.+ N/A Jelly Melt Counter N/A N/A Toughskin Debilitate N/A N/A N/A Strategy ~~~~~~~~~ Why are they called the Roda DRAGONS if only 2/5 of their team are Dragons? Hmmm...... something to ponder. ============= Sprohmknights ============= Enemy A-ability(s) R-ability S-ability Equipment =========================================================================== Fighter Fighter Tech Counter N/A Shadow Blade Chain Plate Soldier Battle Tech N/A N/A Shortsword Bronze Armor Warrior Battle Tech N/A N/A Samson Sword Bronze Armor White Mage White Magic N/A N/A White Staff Hempen Robe White Monk Monk Tech Counter N/A Rising Sun Chain Plate Strategy ~~~~~~~~~ Why can't any clan have good jobs!? HUH!? No but these strategies are getting too easy! ======== Tribites ======== Enemy A-ability(s) R-ability S-ability Equipment =========================================================================== Blade Biter Crush N/A W. Atk.+ N/A Coeurl Scratch N/A Reveal N/A Red Panther Rake Counter Reveal N/A Red Panther Rake Counter Reveal N/A Toughskin Debiliate N/A W. Def.+ N/A Strategy ~~~~~~~~~ The writer of this guide chose not to write a strategy for the reason that it is the same as all the other monster only clans. ============== Tricky Spirits ============== Enemy A-ability(s) R-ability S-ability Equipment =========================================================================== Cream Scorch N/A Geomancy N/A Red Cap Hit N/A N/A N/A Sprite Trick Counter N/A N/A Sprite Trick N/A N/A N/A Titania Fluoresce Block Arrows W. Atk.+ N/A Strategy ~~~~~~~~~ Just one note that Titanias are uncapturable. ============== Tubola Bandits ============== Enemy A-ability(s) R-ability S-ability Equipment =========================================================================== Blue Mage Blue Magic N/A N/A Shamshir Adaman Vest Hunter Hunt N/A N/A Master Bow Survival Vest Illusionist Phantasm Skill N/A Half-MP Force Rod Mistle Robe Red Mage Red Magic N/A M. Pow.+ Gupti Aga Mirage Vest Circlet Thief Steal Counter N/A Scramasax Survival Vest Strategy ~~~~~~~~~ Just don't bring your best items so that the Thief won't get them. Also, kill the illusionist first. ============= Wild Monsters ============= Enemy A-ability(s) R-ability S-ability Equipment =========================================================================== Coeurl Scratch N/A Reveal N/A Grenade Boom! N/A N/A N/A Icedrake Icewyrm Counter W. Def.+ N/A Jelly Melt N/A N/A N/A Malboro Stench N/A N/A N/A Strategy ~~~~~~~~~ See every other all monster clan. ========== Zoara Sect ========== Enemy A-ability(s) R-ability S-ability Equipment =========================================================================== Gladiator Spellblade Tech Strikeback N/A Atmos Blade Wygar Illusionist Phantasm Skill Absorb MP N/A Force Rod Flurry Robe Sage Sagacity Skill N/A W. Def.+ Lotus Mace Gaia Gear Templar Sacred Tech Bonecrusher N/A Arch Sword Diamond Armor Cross Helm Time Mage Time Magic Last Quicken N/A Flame Rod Blaze Robe Strategy ~~~~~~~~~ Cool name. But anyway, they have some nice gear and abilitys you might think about getting....... ///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// 6.Versions ~~~~~~~~~~~ V. 1.0: All sections complete. Possible Spelling and Grammar errors. V. 1.1: Minor info changes. Nothing big. New credits. V. 1.3: New versions coming fast. ASCII Art by Osrevad. Credits. V. 1.31: Minor Stuff. Extremely. V. 1.32: New E-mail. \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ 7.Credits ~~~~~~~~~~ I would like to thank the following people for helping me: Square Enix: for making this game! Great job! CJayC: For posting my work on Gamefaqs, Thank you! Various members of the FFTA message boards: For encouraging me to create this FAQ MasterOfSuikoden: for correcting my averages. The Nintendo Power official players guide: For helping me through the game :p Osrevad for the awesome ASCII art! Hope you liked it!