Besaid

Besaid Beach

Tidus awakens in the water. Immediately swim east to find a hidden alcove containing the Moon Crest - a key item for an ultimate weapon later.

Swim back and meet Wakka on shore. Save at the Save Sphere, then grab the Antidote on the west side of the beach before following the red arrows through the jungle path.

Valley and Jungle Path

Take a right at the fork. After a cutscene, Wakka pushes you into the water.

Swim south to grab a Phoenix Down . Check the east side for a Hi-Potion . Follow the waterway north to find Antidotes x2 .

Besaid Village

Near the entrance on the left side, find a Phoenix Down . Head to the west alcove to discover three chests: Potions x2 , Hi-Potion , and 400 Gil .

Enter the Crusaders' tent (orange flag). Inside, grab the Al Bhed Primer Vol. II from the floor near the entrance and save at the Save Sphere.

Besaid Temple

Enter the temple at the north end of the village and speak with everyone inside. Afterward, return to Wakka's tent to rest. The next day, head back to the temple to enter the Cloister of Trials.

Cloister of Trials

This is your first Cloister of Trials - puzzle dungeons you'll encounter at each temple throughout the game. Each Cloister has a separate detailed guide in our Cloister of Trials section.

Cloister Guide

Besaid Cloister of Trials

• • Step-by-step puzzle solution
• • Destruction Sphere location
• • Hidden treasure: Rod of Wisdom

Read Guide →

Preparing to Depart

After completing the trial, Yuna emerges with her first Aeon - Valefor. Walk over to introduce yourself. Lulu, a black mage, also joins the party.

Before leaving the village, visit the item shop (first tent on the left) and buy something. The shopkeeper mentions her dog found something. Head to the third tent on the right and talk to the dog to receive Energy Blast - Valefor's second overdrive and one of the strongest attacks early in the game.

Outside, Wakka gives Tidus the Brotherhood sword. It has water affinity - useful against fire enemies.

Follow the red arrows on the minimap toward the village exit.

Path to the Beach

At the hilltop, you can choose to pray at the statue or just watch - neither affects the story. Use the Save Sphere here, then continue down the slope.

Elements Tutorial

Along the path, Lulu demonstrates Thunder magic and explains elemental weaknesses. Fire, Ice, Lightning, and Water form opposing pairs - hitting an enemy's weakness deals extra damage.

Boss: Kimahri

Before reaching the beach, a Ronso named Kimahri blocks your path and challenges Tidus.

Kimahri

HP: 750

A proud Ronso warrior testing Tidus. This fight is simple - it's a skill check before leaving Besaid.

Strategy

• Use Cheer immediately to boost Attack and Defense
• Stack Cheer 2-3 times for better damage output
• Attack normally between Cheer uses
• Heal with Potions when HP drops below 100
• Kimahri doesn't hit very hard - this fight is more tutorial than threat

Rewards: Ability Sphere

After the battle, Kimahri joins the party. His Sphere Grid path is flexible - he can branch into any character's abilities.

Summoner Tutorial

Continue to the beach for a cutscene explaining Summoners and Guardians. Yuna is a Summoner on a pilgrimage, and the party serves as her Guardians - sworn to protect her on the journey.

Departure

Talk to the villagers gathered at the beach to receive a Seeker's Ring, an Ether, 400 Gil, and 3 Phoenix Downs. Speak to the boy on the wooden plank twice to receive a Remedy.

Board the S.S. Liki when ready.

Treasure Chests

Besaid Island has 15 collectible items including the Moon Crest and Al Bhed Primer. Some items come from NPC conversations rather than chests.