FF WalkthroughMISSABLE DUNGEON - POINT OF NO RETURN
The Tower of Zot cannot be revisited after defeating Barbariccia. You can leave at any time before the final boss and your airship will return you to the tower entrance. However, once Barbariccia falls, the tower collapses permanently. There are 6 treasure chests and 10+ bestiary entries exclusive to this dungeon. Check your in-game map for chest progress before the final boss.
After obtaining the Earth Crystal from Troia, fly the Enterprise to the Tower of Zot hovering north of Baron. Rosa is being held captive here by Golbez, and Tellah is determined to confront him about Anna's death. The tower layout is straightforward with no branching paths, but the permanently missable content makes thorough exploration critical.
Missable Bestiary Entries
Nearly all enemies in the Tower of Zot are permanently missable. Only Puppeteer appears elsewhere (Tower of Babil). Fight random encounters on each floor until you've registered every entry in your bestiary.
| Monster | HP | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Fiery Hound | 1,221 | Guards Flame Sword chest |
| Hell Turtle | 700 | Only found here |
| Cold Beast | 520 | Only found here |
| Puppet | 256 | Only found here |
| Ice Lizard | — | Only found here |
| Gremlin | — | Only found here |
| Centaur Knight | — | Only found here |
| Black Knight | — | Only found here |
| Soldieress | — | Only found here |
| Sorceress | — | Only found here |
| Puppeteer | — | Also appears in Tower of Babil |
Take your time fighting on each floor. The enemies here aren't particularly dangerous with a well-leveled party, but they won't appear anywhere else in the game. Open your bestiary periodically to confirm you've encountered everything.
Tower Floors 1F-2F
The first floor has a single chest in the top left corner containing Flame Mail. This fire-resistant armor is excellent for Cecil, especially useful in the upcoming Underworld areas where fire enemies dominate.
On 2F, you'll find a chest guarded by a Fiery Hound (1,221 HP). Defeat this enemy to claim the Flame Sword. This weapon deals fire damage and pairs well with the Flame Mail and Flame Shield for a fire-resistant setup.
Tower Floors 4F-5F
The upper floors have three doors leading to treasure rooms. Don't skip any of them:
- Hell Claw - A strong claw weapon for Yang
- Flame Shield - Another piece of fire-resistant equipment for Cecil
- Gaia Hammer - Give this to Cid if he's still with you
- Sage's Surplice - Excellent robe armor for Tellah (though he won't keep it long)
Before the Boss: Make absolutely certain you've opened all 6 chests and encountered every enemy type. Check your map - any remaining chests will show as unopened. Once you enter the boss room, you cannot turn back.
Boss: The Magus Sisters
Floor 6 brings you face-to-face with the Magus Sisters - Cindy, Sandy, and Mindy. This trio fights together using coordinated magic attacks.
| Sister | HP | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Cindy (middle) | 4,599 | Heals and revives her sisters |
| Sandy (tall) | 2,591 | Casts Reflect on Cindy |
| Mindy (short) | 2,590 | Offensive magic user |
Strategy
- Kill Cindy First - The large sister in the middle. She heals and revives the others. Eliminate her to break their entire strategy.
- Physical Attacks on Cindy - Sandy casts Reflect on Cindy, so magic bounces back at you. Have Cecil, Yang, and Cid pummel her with physical attacks.
- Use Magic on Sandy and Mindy - Tellah can cast any -aga spell (Firaga, Blizzaga, Thundaga) on the two smaller sisters.
- After Cindy Falls - Clean up Sandy, then Mindy. Without Cindy's healing, they're helpless.
Rewards: Progression to Golbez confrontation
Tellah's Sacrifice
After defeating the Magus Sisters, a major story scene unfolds. Golbez appears on Floor 6, and Cecil surrenders the Earth Crystal in exchange for Rosa's safety. Tellah confronts Golbez about Anna's death and casts Meteo - dealing 9,999 damage but at the cost of his own life.
Tellah's attack weakens Golbez enough to break his mind control over Kain. Golbez retreats, and the party frees Rosa from her bindings.
Party Change: Tellah permanently leaves your party. Kain and Rosa rejoin immediately. You have a brief moment before the next boss - use this time to equip them properly. Give Kain the Flame Sword from this dungeon and any spare armor. Make sure Rosa has the best rod available and a good shield.
Boss: Barbariccia
With Rosa and Kain restored to the party, Barbariccia - the Archfiend of Wind - blocks your escape. This fight has a specific mechanic you need to understand.
One of Golbez's four Archfiends. She transforms between human form and a deadly tornado. Her tornado form counters every attack with devastating wind damage.
Strategy
- Human Form - Have Cecil, Cid, and Yang attack normally. Rosa focuses on healing with Cura.
- Tornado Form - When Barbariccia transforms into a tornado, stop attacking with everyone except Kain. Any hit during tornado form triggers a brutal counter.
- Kain's Jump - This is the key. Keep Kain using Jump throughout the fight. When he lands on Barbariccia in tornado form, it forces her back into human shape.
- Repeat the Cycle - Attack in human form, wait in tornado form, use Jump to break her out. Repeat until she falls.
Rewards: Tower collapse, party escapes to Baron
With Barbariccia defeated, the Tower of Zot begins to collapse. Your party escapes just in time and lands safely at Baron Castle.
After the Tower
Back at Castle Baron, speak with Kain in the throne room. He explains Golbez's plan to gather the Dark Crystals from the Underworld and hands over the Magma Rock. This key item opens the sealed well in Agart, granting passage to the Underworld.
Before heading underground, consider a quick detour:
- Mist Village - The village is being rebuilt. Search the buildings for hidden treasure including a Gold Hairpin, Ruby Ring, and Rod of Change. Check the fireplace in the upper-left building for secret passages leading to additional chests.
- Baron/Mysidia Shops - Stock up on healing items for the challenging dungeons ahead
- Save at the Inn - The Underworld is unforgiving if you're unprepared
Your next destination is Agart, the small village with the sealed well. Use the Magma Rock there to open the passage and descend into the Underworld.
Treasure Chests
The Tower of Zot contains 6 treasure chests. All are permanently missable once the tower collapses after defeating Barbariccia.
| Item | Location |
|---|---|
Flame Mail | 1F, top left corner |
Flame Sword | 2F, guarded by Fiery Hound |
Hell Claw | 4F-5F area, first door |
Flame Shield | 4F-5F area, second door |
Gaia Hammer | 4F-5F area, second door |
Sage's Surplice | 4F-5F area, third door |