Alexandria Castle

FINAL FANTASY IX guide · The opening play and kidnapping plot

During the play performed by Tantalus, Zidane infiltrates the castle grounds to locate and kidnap Princess Garnet. After navigating the corridors and encountering the fleeing princess, the party gets pursued through the castle by Captain Steiner and the Pluto Knights. The sequence ends with a chaotic escape aboard the Prima Vista airship as Queen Brahne launches attacks to prevent their departure.

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Phoenix Down: In the corridor behind the main stage / dressing room area

Secrets

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Performing well in the sword fight minigame between Zidane and Blank during the opening play impresses Queen Brahne and the noble audience, rewarding you with an increasing amount of Gil and potentially the Moonstone add-on.

Enemies

Steiner (First Encounter)

Weak to IceSteal / drop Leather Hat, Silk Shirt

Fought by Zidane, Marcus, and Blank on the castle balconies while dressed as theatrical guards.

Steiner (Second Encounter)

Steal / drop Iron Helm

Fought aboard the Prima Vista's stage area during the disrupted play.

Bomb

Weak to Ice

Summoned during the final theatrical clash on the Prima Vista stage; it continuously inflates as it takes damage or turns pass until the battle ends via cutscene.

Tips

Have Marcus and Blank continuously attempt steals against Steiner during the scripted play battles so Zidane can focus on dealing damage or healing.
Do not defeat the Bomb on the stage; survive and keep your party members' health up until the sequence naturally progresses to the cinematic escape.

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