Memoria

FINAL FANTASY IX guide · The memory-filled path to the Crystal World

Memoria is the penultimate dungeon accessed via the portal above the Iifa Tree after Terra's destruction. The party travels backward through the collective memories of the universe, re-experiencing ancient history and defeating guardians based on the four elemental Chaos fiends. The ultimate goal is to navigate through to the Crystal World and confront Kuja.

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Kain's Lance: In the "Past" screen near the base of the towerThe Tower: Screen with the clock face, concealed in the ruins on the rightAngel Flute: On the "Memory Path" screen with the stone castle path, hidden along the edgeRune Tooth: Screen with the stone staircases, hidden near the cornerMace of Zeus: On the floating platform screen with stairs leading upward, near the left railing

Secrets

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Hades can be found hidden behind the rocks to the right of the fountain in the "Birth" room; defeat him to unlock synthesis of top-tier equipment like the Pumice and Tin Armor.

Enemies

Maliris

Weak to IceSteal / drop Genji Armor, Ultima Sword

Boss guarding the fire segment; counters physical attacks with sword strikes and uses Raining Swords upon defeat.

Tiamat

Weak to IceSteal / drop Grand Helm, Blood Sword, Feather Boots

Boss guarding the wind segment; uses Snort to remove party members and absorbs/casts elemental spells.

Kraken

Weak to ThunderSteal / drop Glutton's Robe, Wizard Rod, Genji Helmet

Boss guarding the water segment; attacks with multiple tentacles and counters with water-elemental damage.

Lich

Weak to Fire, HolySteal / drop Genji Gloves, Siren's Flute, Black Robe

Boss guarding the earth segment; casts Earth Shake and high-tier death and status afflictions.

Shops and people

Hades: Synthesizes ultimate equipment including Pumice, Tin Armor, Save the Queen, and Robe of Lords

Tips

Equip Body Temp before the fight with Maliris to prevent the Freeze status, and be prepared to survive her final attack, Raining Swords, when she dies.
Many powerful character-specific ultimate weapons are hidden invisibly on screens throughout Memoria; search along ledges and corners by pressing the action button even if an exclamation mark does not appear.

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