Lindblum Castle

FINAL FANTASY IX guide · Meeting Regent Cid and the Festival of the Hunt

Zidane and the party arrive in Lindblum Castle and meet with Regent Cid Fabool IX, who reveals why Princess Garnet was kidnapped and that he has been transformed into an oglop. After exploring the city and castle, the party prepares for and competes in the traditional Festival of the Hunt across Lindblum's districts. Following the competition, a Burmecian soldier delivers dire news, prompting Zidane's next journey.

Items

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Glass Armlet: Treasure chest in the guest room on the lower levelEther: Treasure chest in the guest room

Secrets

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Running out the clock or deliberately knocking out Zidane and Freya during the Festival of the Hunt allows Vivi to win, earning you the Theater Ship card.

Enemies

Zaghnol

Weak to Ice, EarthSteal / drop Needle Fork, Mage Staff, Mythril Gloves

Appears in the Business District Plaza near the end of the Festival of the Hunt; fighting alongside Freya gives Zidane a chance to steal useful early-game gear.

Shops and people

Lindblum Castle Guest Room Mogshop: Potions, Phoenix Downs, and basic recovery supplies sold by the Moogle inside the guest room

Tips

Equip Zidane with the Beast Killer ability before starting the Festival of the Hunt to increase damage dealt to most of the roaming beasts.
Letting Freya win the Festival of the Hunt awards the Coral Ring, which absorbs Lightning-element attacks and helps tremendously in upcoming boss fights.

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