Snow Cavern is accessed via the Snowcraft from the snow fields north of Salamand. Josef joins your party for this dungeon. The goal is to obtain the Goddess's Bell needed to enter Kashuan Keep.
Preparation
- Stock up on Potions, Hi-Potions, and Antidotes
- Have Esuna learned - Ghouls inflict Blindness frequently
- Blizzard is critical for the Adamantoise boss
- Fire works well against undead enemies
Floor Guide
B1
Go up the long staircase. At the top, head left and stay on the upper section for Chest 1 (300 Gil).

Head south following the pathway. At the first intersection, go right for Chest 2 (350 Gil). Continue down and right to the exit. Ignore the door at the bottom - you'll use it later as a shortcut out.
B2
Navigate through and wade into the water. Ghouls spawn frequently here; Esuna cures their Blindness. Go through the water, ignore the door, and head down the stairs.
B3
Go left and up, then loop around to grab Chest 3 (Antarctic Wind). Save this - it one-shots the Adamantoise boss.
Head back toward the stairs, then south into the water again. Undead swarm this area. Exit through the top.
B2 (Upper Section)
Head to the intersection, then down to the bottom right corner for Chest 4 (Battle Axe).
Go back to the intersection and head west for Chest 5 (Antidote). Continue west for Chest 6 (Mythril Mace) - monster chest guarded by Grenades. Kill them all at once or wait for a missed self-destruct.
Return to B3. Hug the right wall going down, then left to the end. Take the stairs down.
B5
Circle the outer edge. Top left corner has Chest 7 (Potion); just right of it is Chest 8 (Blizzard Tome). Teach this to someone if you don't have Blizzard yet.

Head south for Chest 9 (Potion), and just right is Chest 10 (Mythril Spear). Go north, skip the door, take the stairs.
B6
Head to the intersection and go west. Top left corner has Chest 11 (Mythril Shield). The nearby door is empty - skip it.
Go right and head south. In the bottom left corner, grab Chest 12 (Ancient Sword). Equip this - it inflicts Curse on the boss, tanking its Defense.

The Beaver Room
Go to the bottom right corner and enter the door. Talk to the Beaver at the top wall - Guy can speak Beaver. Ask about Goddess's Bell. He reveals a secret passage in the wall to the right.

Walk through the wall in the top right corner to reach the secret area.
B7 - Secret Passage
The path zigzags down. Far right at the bottom row is Chest 13 (Silver Cuirass). That's all 13 chests.
Heal up and save before the boss. The Adamantoise guards the Goddess's Bell.
Bosses
Adamantoise
Weakness: Ice | Resists: Physical (60 Defense)
60 Defense means physical attacks hit for 0 damage. Spam Blizzard. If you grabbed the Antarctic Wind from B3, use it here - it one-shots the boss. Alternatively, equip the Ancient Sword and attack to inflict Curse, which tanks its Defense.

After the fight, grab the Goddess's Bell from the wall. Head up the stairs and through the door - this exits to B1 near the entrance.

Borghen
Heads up: Josef leaves after this fight. Pixel Remaster auto-unequips departing characters, but strip him now if you want to use his gear immediately.
Head north, then right. Borghen waits at the top of a staircase.
Weakness: None | Resists: None
Pushover. A couple physical attacks and he's done. Don't waste MP on magic.

After the fight, Borghen triggers a boulder trap. Josef holds back the boulder while the party escapes, sacrificing himself. His last words are for his daughter Nellie.

Enemy Encounters
| Enemy | Notes |
|---|---|
| Icicle | Weak to physical attacks |
| Ghoul | Undead, can inflict Blindness |
| Shadow | Undead, weak to Fire |
| Zombie | Undead |
| Dead Head | Undead |
| Dual Head | Easy physical target |
| Grenade | Self-destructs when damaged |
Treasure Chests
All 13 chests are accessible on your first visit. None are missable.













| Item | Location | Image |
|---|---|---|
300 Gil | B1, top left | |
350 Gil | B1, first intersection right | |
Antarctic Wind | B3, loop left and up | |
Battle Axe | B2, bottom right corner | |
Antidote | B2, west from intersection | |
Mythril Mace | B2, further west (monster chest) | |
Potion | B5, top left corner | |
Blizzard Tome | B5, just right of Potion | |
Potion | B5, south from Blizzard Tome | |
Mythril Spear | B5, right of second Potion | |
Mythril Shield | B6, top left corner | |
Ancient Sword | B6, bottom left corner | |
Silver Cuirass | B7, bottom right after secret passage |