FF WalkthroughKarnak is a fire-powered kingdom running their technology off the Fire Crystal. You'll get thrown in jail, break out with Cid's help, and then fight through the Fire-Powered Ship to reach the crystal.
Karnak Town
The town has suspiciously cheap equipment - the Fire Crystal's power subsidizes everything. Stock up on Mythril gear while prices are low; this won't last.
Enter Karnak Castle and you'll be arrested for suspicious activity near the crystal. Thrown in jail.
Prison Break
In your cell, you meet Cid, the engineer who built the crystal amplification machines. He realizes the technology is dangerous and helps you escape. A werewolf named Lone Wolf also escapes; you'll encounter him later in the series (he's a recurring FF character).
After escaping, the queen explains the Fire Crystal is being drained like the others. Head to the Fire-Powered Ship docked south of Karnak.
Fire-Powered Ship
The ship is a multi-floor dungeon with mechanical enemies. Defeaters, Motor Traps, and Crew Dusts populate the corridors. Motor Traps can self-destruct for heavy damage; kill them fast or defend when their HP gets low.
Blue Mages can learn Flash from Crew Dust (blinds enemies) and Death Claw from Iron Claw later. Useful spells to pick up.
Navigate through the engine rooms. There's a healing pot on B2; use it before the boss.
Boss: Liquid Flame
Shapeshifting fire elemental with three forms: humanoid, hand, and tornado. Each form has different attacks.
Strategy
- Weak to Blizzard/Blizzara in all forms. Spam ice magic
- Humanoid form: casts Fira, moderate threat
- Hand form: physical attacks, grabs and damages one target
- Tornado form: Magnet pulls party together, then hits everyone
- Ice Rods from Walse deal massive damage if broken as items
Rewards: 5 ABP
Treasure Chests
| Item | Location |
|---|---|
Mythril Gloves | Ship B1, first room |
Elixir | Ship B2, hidden passage |
Cottage | Ship B2, engine room |
Potion x2 | Ship B1, crew quarters |
Green Beret | Ship B3, near boss |
Next Steps
After Liquid Flame, the Fire Crystal is about to shatter. Queen Karnak sends you to the castle to evacuate. But Sergeant Iron Claw won't let you pass easily. The next chapter covers the famous timed escape from Karnak Castle.