Dali Underground

FINAL FANTASY IX guide · Investigating the black mage production

Zidane, Vivi, and Steiner investigate the hidden production facility beneath the village of Dali after discovering a trapdoor in the windmill. The party uncovers an underground assembly line manufacturing mindless Black Mage infantry from mist. They rescue Vivi from a transport crate and eventually escape aboard a cargo airship after confronting the automated guardian Black Waltz No. 2.

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Potion: In a chest inside the first underground room near the liftEye Drops: In a chest on the walkway behind the spinning wheelEther: In a chest on a raised platform near the packaging areaLeather Hat: In a chest near the large storage tanksIron Helm: In a chest hidden behind stacked barrels near the exit

Secrets

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Interacting with the pulley system inside the windmill machinery before going completely down into the dungeon drops a chest containing a Phoenix Down.

Enemies

Ghost

Weak to Fire, HolySteal / drop Ore, Ghost Card

Undead enemy capable of using Fire magic

Vice

Steal / drop Potion, Steal Potion

Humanoid thief that attempts to steal items from the party before running away

Black Waltz No. 2

Steal / drop Steepled Hat, Leather Plate, Magus Hat

Boss fought near the exit; counters physical attacks with teleporting strikes and targets magic users

Tips

Do not use magic against Black Waltz No. 2, as it triggers an immediate and heavy magical retaliation against the caster.
Equip the Mage Masher on Zidane and use the Soul Blade ability to inflict Silence on Black Waltz No. 2, preventing its most dangerous spells.
Ensure you steal all equipment from Black Waltz No. 2, especially the Magus Hat, before finishing the battle.

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