Lindblum
FINAL FANTASY IX guide · Arriving at the Grand Castle and city
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Zidane and the party arrive at the massive, airship-powered city of Lindblum to seek an audience with Regent Cid Fabool IX. After exploring the city's three distinct districts and the castle, Zidane participates in the annual Festival of the Hunt before departing for Gizamaluke's Grotto.
Items
0/8
Secrets
0/1
Enemies
Zaghnol
Weak to ThunderSteal / drop Needle Fork, Mage Masher
Boss encounter during the Festival of the Hunt that appears in the Business District plaza.
Trick Sparrow
Weak to WindSteal / drop Potion
Flying monster roaming the streets during the Festival of the Hunt.
Fang
Weak to EarthSteal / drop Potion
Ground beast found throughout Lindblum's districts during the Festival of the Hunt.
Shops and people
- Business District Weapon Shop: Daggers, Mage Masher, Mythril Dagger, Broadsword, Iron Sword, Javelin, Rod, Fork, Leather Hat, Bronze Gloves
- Business District Item Shop: Potion, Hi-Potion, Phoenix Down, Echo Screen, Soft, Antidote, Eye Drops, Tent
- Dragon's Gate Merchant: Potion, Hi-Potion, Phoenix Down, Tent
Tips
- Allow Freya to win the Festival of the Hunt to receive the Coral Ring, which absorbs Lightning-element attacks and helps tremendously in upcoming boss fights.
- Synthesize new weapons and armor at the Business District Synth Shop before competing in the Festival of the Hunt.
- Use the internal Aircab system to travel quickly between the Castle, Business District, Theater District, and Industrial District.
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