Final Fantasy 12

This walkthrough was written by Alex Eagleson, also known as "A l e x" on GameFAQS

Hello! This is just a brief introduction to get a few important bits of information out before you begin the game.

First things first, the guide uses a small amount of MMORPG terminology. For those unfamiliar with the terms, here are some quick definitions:

Aggro - Used to refer to enemies who are aggressively attacking you. An enemy wandering around minding its own business is neutral. The second you get close and it starts attacking, you have "aggro'd" the monster.

Tank(ing) - The tank is a character whose main job is to take damage. Having one person "tanking" can help quite a bit because you can give them a shield and cast spells like Protect and Regen. If the monster can't bring down your tank, it won't be doing much to the rest of your party either.

Those are the two main terms. Here are a few others to throw around: to "Buff" a character is to cast protective magic on him/her. Magic described as "AoE" is Area of Effect magic that hits multiple enemies in a specific area. To "pull" a monster is the same as aggroing it. That about covers it.

Now, to focus specifically on the game there are a few general tips that are incredibly helpful to know before you begin the game:

1. You don't have to upgrade your equipment every time a new set becomes available. Money is scarce in this game. New gear appears ALL the time. It doesn't hurt to use the same set of armour through a couple of dungeons, and it will save you plenty of money in the long run. The same applies to spells. If you don't need new spells, don't buy them, you can always pick them up later.
2. Don't sell the Great Serpentskin when you get it as a reward for doing a hunt. If you do sell it, you --› CAN ‹-- still complete the sidequest (there was a rumour that you couldn't). The only difference is you don't get a bonus item, and the bonus item tends to suck anyway. Try not to sell the skin, but if you do, don't sweat it.
3. Status effects in Final Fantasy XII and ten times better than every other Final Fantasy game. Spells like Protect and Shell are great, but unlike previous games, toss Blind and Silence on enemies (even some bosses) and suddenly they can't do shit to you. Rule of thumb: Blind, Silence, and Berserk kick ass in this game. Who'd have thought.

And with that, we are ready to begin the game...

1. Walkthrough
   1. Nalbina Fortress
   2. Rabanastre
   3. Dalmasca Estersand
   4. Rabanastre
   5. Lowtown
   6. Giza Plains
   7. Garamsythe Waterway
   8. Royal Palace
   9. Garamsythe Waterway
   10. Nalbina Dungeons
   11. Barheim Passage
   12. Dalmasca Estersand
   13. Rabanastre
   14. Bhujerba
   15. The Lhusu Mines
   16. Bhujerba
   17. The Leviathan
   18. Ogir-Yensa Sandsea
   19. Nam-Yensa Sandsea
   20. The Tomb of Raithwall
   21. The Shiva
   22. Rabanastre
   23. Giza Plains
   24. Ozmone Plain
   25. Jahara
   26. Golmore Jungle
   27. Eruyt Village
   28. The Henne Mines
   29. Golmore Jungle
   30. Mt Bur-Omisace
   31. Paramina Rift
   32. The Stilshrine of Miriam
   33. Mt Bur-Omisace
   34. Mosphoran Highwaste
   35. The Salikawood
   36. The Phon Coast
   37. Tchita Uplands
   38. Sochen Cave Palace
   39. Old Archades
   40. Archades
   41. Draklor Laboratory
   42. Balfonheim Port
   43. Feywood
   44. Giruvegan
   45. Balfonheim Port
   46. Ridorana Cataract
   47. Pharos
   48. Balfonheim Port
   49. Bahamut