Iifa Tree

FINAL FANTASY IX guide · The source of the Mist

The party visits the Iifa Tree on the Outer Continent after receiving permission to break the seal from the dwarf village of Conde Petie. You descend along the massive tree's roots and use an elevator platform to reach the core and put an end to the generation of Mist. At the bottom, you discover the true nature of the tree and must defeat the Soulcage boss to clear the area.

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Phoenix Down: Behind a root on the winding descent pathHi-Potion: Hidden along the edge of the path while descending the rootsEther: In a chest tucked into an alcove on the descent pathHealing Salve: On the downward path before reaching the moving elevatorLamia's Flute: On the central elevator platform structureRemedy: Along the lower root pathways near the bottomElixir: Chest found on the lower roots near the baseBrigandine: Chest located on the tree roots near the bottom area

Enemies

Stroper

Weak to Fire, IceSteal / drop Potion, Soft

Can inflict Freeze and Petrify on party members

Dracozombie

Weak to Fire, HolySteal / drop Potion, Phoenix Down

Undead dragon susceptible to instant defeat from restorative items like Phoenix Downs

Zombie Dragon

Weak to Fire, HolySteal / drop Potion, Eye Drops

Powerful undead monster that can cast level-based spells

Soulcage

Weak to Fire, HolySteal / drop Oak Staff, Magician Cloak, Brigandine

Boss encounter at the bottom of the tree that is undead and takes damage from healing magic

Tips

Because almost every enemy in this area is undead, a single Phoenix Down or Elixir instantly defeats regular undead encounters.
Avoid using Fire magic or Fire-elemental attacks on Soulcage, as ignite triggers a powerful counterattack called Fire Blades.
Equip the Body Temp and Jelly abilities before exploring the tree to protect against Freeze and Petrify.

Not listed for this area: secrets, shops and people.

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