Doma Castle

FINAL FANTASY VI guide · Cyan defends the stronghold before Kefka poisons the waters during the siege.

Cyan defends Doma Castle against an Imperial assault until Kefka poisons the stronghold's water supply, wiping out King Doma, Cyan's family, and the castle garrison. In the World of Ruin, resting inside a castle bedroom with Cyan pulls the party into his Dreamscape to defeat his inner demons and unlock all of his Bushido techniques. Once the nightmare is resolved, you must search the throne room to claim the Alexander Magicite left in the aftermath.

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Remedy: inside a pot in the southeast chamber during the poison siege

Achievements here

Master SamuraiAcquire all eight of Cyan's Bushido techniques, either by reaching level 70 or by completing Cyan's Soul quest at Doma Castle in the World of Ruin.

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Items

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Treasure chest: Phoenix Down, Prayer Beadsinside a treasure chest in the eastern storehouse reached via the wallsHi-Ether: inside a treasure chest in the western room off the main corridorX-Potion: inside a treasure chest located in Cyan's living quartersAlexander: resting directly upon the royal seat in the throne room after completing the Dreamscape

Secrets

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A hidden Elixir can be collected by examining the clock located inside the room west of the main hallway.

Enemies

Captain

The Imperial officer leading the gate breach, who fights Cyan in single combat and can drop a Black Belt.

Tips

Fight at least one Imperial Soldier along the castle ramparts before challenging the Captain so their encounter is unlocked for Gau on the Veldt.
You must include Cyan in your active four-person party and sleep in the castle's guest beds to trigger the Dreamscape sequence in the World of Ruin.

Not listed for this area: shops and people.

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