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Dwarf Castle

FINAL FANTASY IV guide · Party arrives in the Underworld and meets King Giott
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Cecil and his party crash-land in the Underworld aboard the Enterprise and enter the Dwarven Castle to seek King Giott's aid. In the throne room, they discover the castle protects one of the Dark Crystals, triggering back-to-back boss battles against the Calcabrina dolls and Golbez. Rydia makes a dramatic return during the fight with Golbez, after which the party sets out into the Underworld to protect the remaining Crystals.

Secrets

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Enemies

Calca
Steal / drop Hi-Potion

Attacks alongside Brina; if not defeated quickly, they merge into Calcabrina

Brina
Steal / drop Hi-Potion

Attacks alongside Calca; if not defeated quickly, they merge into Calcabrina

Calcabrina
Steal / drop Hi-Potion

Formed when Calca and Brina merge; defeats can be avoided by killing all dolls before they combine

Golbez
Weak to Fire (varies by phase)Steal / drop Dry Ether

Summons a Shadow Dragon that incapacitates most of the party until Rydia intervenes with Mist Dragon

Shops and people

  • Weapon Shop: Sells underworld equipment including Dwarven Axe, Great Bow, and Flame Sword
  • Armor Shop: Sells underworld defensive gear including Flame Shield, Flame Mail, and Wizard's Hat
  • Item Shop: Sells standard consumables such as Hi-Potions, Phoenix Downs, and Ethers

Tips

  • Equip Cecil and your physical fighters with non-elemental gear before the Golbez fight, as his Barrier Shift ability constantly changes his elemental weakness and can cause him to absorb attacks.
  • Have Rosa cast Slow on Calcabrina or Golbez immediately to reduce incoming damage and buy time to revive fallen allies.
  • Take time to fully upgrade your equipment at the castle shops before venturing out into the Underworld, as outer enemies deal significantly higher damage than those on the Overworld.

Not listed for this area: items.

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