Karnak Castle

The Timer Begins

As soon as the crystal breaks, the countdown starts. Don't panic. 10 minutes is enough time if you move efficiently. Here's the optimal route:

1. Grab chests on your current floor first
2. Work your way down, hitting side rooms
3. Don't fight random encounters unless unavoidable - run from everything
4. Save the Ribbon chest for last since it triggers a monster fight

Monster-in-a-Box

Several chests contain Gigas enemies that attack when opened. They hit hard but aren't too dangerous. The Ribbon chest on 3F has the toughest fight but the Ribbon is worth it - it prevents most status ailments and is one of the best accessories in the game.

Boss: Iron Claw

Fire Crystal Jobs

After escaping, you receive the Fire Crystal shards. Four new jobs unlock:

• Ninja - Dual wield, throw items, high speed. One of the best physical jobs
• Beastmaster - Control enemies, catch and release monsters
• Geomancer - Free terrain-based magic, immune to floor damage
• Ranger - Long-range attacks, Animals command summons random creatures

Ninja is especially strong. The !Dual Wield ability lets any job equip two weapons, effectively doubling physical damage output.

Treasure Chests

Next Steps

With three crystals gone, the party decides to research at the Library of Ancients. Head east from Karnak, past the desert, to find the library.