Cleyra Trunk
FINAL FANTASY IX guide · Climbing the giant tree
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Zidane and his companions scale the inside of the giant Cleyra tree to reach the settlement at the summit. The party navigates winding paths, sand-filled caverns, and levers that alter the sand flow to open the way upward. This area becomes permanently inaccessible later on when Cleyra is destroyed.
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Enemies
Dragonfly
Weak to Ice, WindSteal / drop Potion
Fast flying insect that can inflict status ailments.
Carrion Worm
Weak to IceSteal / drop Ore
Often counters physical attacks and uses status magic.
Sand Golem
Weak to Ice, WaterSteal / drop Potion
Tough enemy whose core is vulnerable to elemental attacks.
Zuu
Weak to Ice, WindSteal / drop Potion
Large flying bird that deals heavy physical damage with its wings.
Tips
- Equip Quina with the Needle Fork found here to allow physical attacks to inflict the Petrify status.
- Sand whirlpools will swallow Zidane if you walk into the center; tap the confirm button rapidly to escape if caught.
- Freya can use Reis's Wind to grant the entire party the Regen status, which helps sustain the team during the climb.
- Collect every treasure chest on the way up, as you cannot return to the trunk once Cleyra's story events conclude.
Not listed for this area: shops and people.
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