Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles

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Damage at least three enemies simultaneously using Arithmeticks without damaging any allies. Arithmeticks is the specialized ability set of the Arithmetician Job, one of the most unusual and powerful Jobs in Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles. Instead of targeting enemies through ordinary spellcasting, Arithmeticks uses mathematical conditions to determine which units will be affected. These conditions can include character Level, Experience, Charge Time, and Elevation. You'll also select a mathematical rule, such as a multiple of three, four, or five, or a prime number. Every unit satisfying the selected condition becomes a potential target, regardless of whether they're friendly or hostile. For this trophy, you must use a single Arithmeticks action to damage three or more enemies without harming any allied units. First, unlock the Arithmetician Job by developing the required magical Jobs. Learn enough Arithmeticks parameters to create useful targeting combinations. You'll also need access to a damaging spell from a compatible magical Job, such as Black Mage. An offensive spell like Fire, Thunder, or Flare is suitable. Enter a battle containing at least three enemies. On your Arithmetician's turn, open the Arithmeticks action menu. Select a targeting parameter, such as Level. Next, choose a mathematical condition, such as Multiple of 3. The game will indicate which units satisfy your selected combination. Examine the battlefield carefully. If at least three enemies qualify and none of your allies will be harmed, choose a damaging spell and confirm the action. Arithmeticks casts the selected spell immediately without consuming MP or requiring the usual charging period. If the spell damages three or more enemies while leaving your allies unharmed, A Calculated Attack unlocks. Unlike most combat trophies, you only need one successful qualifying use. The Arithmetician has discovered the ultimate tactical weapon: mathematics. While other soldiers train with swords and spells, this character simply calculates which enemies are divisible by three and removes them from the battlefield. Somewhere, a schoolteacher is finally feeling appreciated.

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Before confirming an Arithmeticks cast, carefully inspect which characters will be affected by your selected conditions. Try different combinations of Level, Elevation, Experience, and Charge Time until at least three enemies qualify. A battle with numerous opponents gives you more opportunities to find a suitable combination. You can also deploy fewer allied characters to reduce the risk of including friendly units in the spell's targeting conditions. Offensive Black Magick is a reliable choice because damaging spells make the outcome easy to verify. Remember that Arithmeticks uses spells your character has already learned from compatible magical Jobs.

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You must damage at least three enemies with one Arithmeticks action. Damaging one enemy on three separate turns doesn't count. The same cast must avoid damaging allied units. Arithmeticks can target friendly characters if they satisfy the mathematical condition, so never assume the technique automatically distinguishes allies from enemies. Make sure you examine the selected targets before confirming the spell. A non-damaging support spell won't satisfy the requirement. Likewise, a spell that misses some of its targets may fail to damage the required three enemies. You don't need to defeat the enemies, only inflict damage. The trophy can be completed during any qualifying encounter once you've unlocked Arithmeticks and learned an appropriate offensive spell.

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Watch the optional scene Seekers of the Stone through the Chronicle's Events section. A Thickening of the Plot is one of the important missable trophies in Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles. The scene becomes available during Chapter 2 after progressing through the events surrounding Mustadio and Lionel Castle. The crucial requirement is that Mustadio must have joined your party and remain available. During Chapter 2, you'll encounter Mustadio while progressing through the story. After completing the battle at Goug Lowtown, you'll have the opportunity to recruit him. Accept Mustadio into your permanent roster. Do not decline his recruitment. Continue following the main story until you reach Lionel Castle and complete the associated introductory events. At this point, the additional scene Seekers of the Stone becomes available in the Chronicle. Open the main menu and navigate to Chronicle. Select Events to examine the available story scenes. Find Seekers of the Stone in the list. Highlight the entry and press Triangle to watch the scene. Allow the scene to play. A Thickening of the Plot unlocks after you've successfully viewed the required event. You don't need to defeat an optional boss or complete a separate sidequest. The trophy is specifically tied to watching the Chronicle event. Ramza spends much of his journey uncovering secrets that powerful people would prefer to keep hidden. Naturally, one of those discoveries is tucked away in a menu that many players might never open. Ivalice's conspirators apparently understand the importance of poor documentation.

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Recruit Mustadio immediately after the Goug Lowtown battle. Once you reach Lionel Castle and the relevant events have occurred, open Chronicle and check the Events section. Watch Seekers of the Stone as soon as it becomes available rather than postponing it until late-game cleanup. Keeping Mustadio is also essential for Secrets Beneath Goug, which requires visiting the Clockwork City of Goug during Chapter 4. You can earn Amateur Historian and The Scriptures of Germonique through other sections of the Chronicle, so it's useful to become familiar with the menu early.

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A Thickening of the Plot is missable. You must recruit Mustadio when offered and keep him in your roster. If you decline his recruitment, you cannot view the required scene during that playthrough. Mustadio can also be permanently lost if he falls in battle and his knockout countdown expires. Do not dismiss him or allow him to turn into a crystal. The required scene doesn't unlock simply by completing Chapter 2. You must open Chronicle, navigate to Events, and watch Seekers of the Stone. If the event isn't available yet, continue progressing through the Lionel Castle story events and check again. A clear save cannot undo the earlier decision to reject Mustadio, so protect a manual save before important recruitment decisions.

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Successfully use five different Bardsong abilities. Bard is an advanced Job available exclusively to male characters in Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles. Bards specialize in supporting the entire party through songs that provide beneficial effects. Unlike ordinary spells, Bardsong abilities affect allied units across the battlefield without requiring everyone to stand within a conventional casting radius. To begin, unlock the Bard Job by developing the necessary magical Jobs on a male character. A female character cannot become a Bard, so make sure your chosen unit is eligible. Once Bard becomes available, assign the Job and begin earning Job Points. Open the Bardsong ability list and purchase at least five different songs. Each song produces its own beneficial effect, such as restoring resources or improving character attributes. After learning five distinct abilities, enter a battle with your Bard. Position the character somewhere relatively safe, away from enemies capable of interrupting your performance. On the Bard's turn, open the Bardsong action menu and select one of your learned songs. Confirm the action to begin performing. Unlike an ordinary spell, a Bardsong takes time to activate and can continue repeating until you stop or replace it. Allow the song to complete its performance and apply its effect. Then select another Bardsong ability and wait for that song to activate. Repeat this process until you've successfully used five different songs. The actions are cumulative and can be performed across multiple battles. After your fifth distinct Bardsong has successfully taken effect, Allow Me a Song unlocks automatically. The Bard has discovered that the best way to support a military campaign is to stand in the back and perform live music. Given how frequently Ivalice's armies end up fighting supernatural horrors, morale-boosting entertainment is probably overdue.

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Use a male generic character for this trophy, especially if you're already developing one for Master of All Trades. Bardsongs apply their effects across the battlefield, so you can keep your Bard safely behind the main fighting force. Consider using Haste or Ramza's Tailwind to improve the Bard's Speed and help complete performances more efficiently. Keep the battle under control while working through the five songs. You can leave one manageable enemy alive and use the encounter to perform the remaining songs. Wait for each song's effect to occur before switching to another ability. You don't need to use every Bardsong available in the Job's ability list.

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You must successfully perform five different Bardsong abilities. Repeating the same song five times doesn't satisfy the requirement. Simply purchasing five songs isn't enough. Each one must activate during combat. Bardsong abilities take time to perform, so switching songs too early can interrupt the current performance before its effect occurs. Only one Bardsong can be performed at a time. Bard is restricted to male characters. Female characters instead have access to the Dancer Job, which has its own associated trophy. Protect your Bard from enemy attacks while preparing the performances. The five distinct songs can be completed across multiple battles, so you don't need to finish everything during one encounter.

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Read about five different people in the Encyclopedia section of the Chronicle. The Chronicle is an in-game reference library containing information about Ivalice's history, characters, major events, and important discoveries. It becomes available after completing the first battle of Chapter 1, making Amateur Historian one of the earliest optional trophies you can earn. Once you have access to the world map, open the main menu using Options or Triangle. Navigate to the Chronicle tab using L2 or R2. Select Encyclopedia, then open the Persons section. You'll see a collection of entries describing characters you've encountered during the story. Choose an available character and open their information. After reading the entry, return to the Persons list and select another character. Repeat this process until you've viewed five different character entries. You don't need to read every entry in the Encyclopedia or complete the entire Chronicle. Simply opening five distinct Persons entries is sufficient. Amateur Historian unlocks automatically after viewing the fifth qualifying character. As the story progresses, additional entries will become available, but you shouldn't need to wait long to find five. The game introduces several important characters during its opening events, providing enough material to begin working toward the trophy almost immediately. Ramza's adventure involves uncovering forgotten history, questioning official accounts, and exposing political conspiracies. Naturally, the first step toward becoming a respected historian is opening five encyclopedia pages. Somewhere in Ivalice, a university professor is reconsidering the difficulty of their graduation requirements.

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Earn Amateur Historian early so you don't forget about it during the more demanding parts of the game. After completing the first Chapter 1 battle, open the Chronicle and examine the Persons section. Select five different available entries. You can read additional entries if you're interested in understanding the story's complicated relationships. The Chronicle is particularly useful for keeping track of important characters, factions, and events as the political situation becomes increasingly complicated. It also contains the Events and Reading Materials sections used for other trophies.

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You must view five different people in the Encyclopedia's Persons section. Opening the same character entry five times won't satisfy the requirement. Don't confuse the Encyclopedia with the Events or Reading Materials sections. Those sections contain separate content associated with other trophies. You don't need to unlock every character biography or finish the main story. The trophy doesn't require selecting specific characters. Any five distinct qualifying entries will work. Amateur Historian cannot be permanently missed and can be completed whenever you have access to the Chronicle in Enhanced mode.

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Inflict damage on enemies five times using Black Magick spells targeted at a specific tile. Black Magick is the offensive spellcasting ability set associated with the Black Mage Job. It includes spells such as Fire, Blizzard, and Thunder, which can damage multiple enemies within their areas of effect. For this trophy, the important requirement isn't simply casting Black Magick. You must specifically target a tile rather than an individual unit. First, unlock the Black Mage Job by developing a character through Chemist. Change that character into a Black Mage and learn an offensive spell using Job Points. An inexpensive spell such as Fire is sufficient. Enter a battle containing several enemies and move your Black Mage into casting range. On the character's turn, open the Black Magick action menu and select your chosen spell. When the game asks you to choose a target, select Tile instead of Unit. Position the spell's area of effect over an enemy's current location. Before confirming the action, check the turn order to see when the spell will activate. If the enemy is scheduled to act before your spell finishes casting, they may move away from the targeted location. Choose a target who is unlikely to move before the spell resolves. Confirm the cast and allow the spell to strike the selected tile. If an enemy is standing within the affected area when the spell activates, the resulting damage contributes toward your trophy progress. Repeat this process until you've successfully damaged enemies with tile-targeted Black Magick five times. The casts can be performed across multiple encounters. As Anticipated unlocks after your fifth qualifying damaging cast. Black Mages can summon devastating elemental magic, yet this trophy essentially asks them to predict where someone will be standing several seconds from now. Apparently, being a powerful wizard also requires a surprisingly advanced understanding of appointment scheduling.

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Use basic Fire, Blizzard, or Thunder spells because they're inexpensive and effective against ordinary enemies. Target opponents who have just completed their turns, reducing the chance they'll move before the spell activates. The turn-order display is your most useful tool for determining whether the target will remain in place. You can also target enemies affected by movement-restricting conditions to make the timing more reliable. Black Magick spells often affect multiple tiles, so you don't always need the primary target to remain in the exact center of the spell. You can work toward this trophy naturally while developing a Black Mage during the early chapters.

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You must select Tile when choosing the spell's target. Casting Black Magick directly on a unit doesn't satisfy the specific targeting requirement. Tile-targeted spells remain fixed to the selected location, even if the enemy moves elsewhere. If every enemy leaves the affected area before the spell activates, the cast won't contribute toward the trophy. You need five successful damaging casts, not simply five spells that finish casting. Friendly-fire damage doesn't replace the requirement to damage enemies. The five qualifying casts are cumulative, so they don't need to occur during one battle. You can use Black Magick as a secondary action set on another Job, provided the spell is targeted correctly.

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Deliver the finishing blow to five enemies using the White Mage spell Holy. Holy is a powerful offensive spell available through the White Mage Job. Although White Mages primarily specialize in healing and support, Holy allows them to inflict substantial magical damage on a single target. This makes it particularly effective against dangerous enemies and certain supernatural bosses. First, unlock the White Mage Job and assign it to a character with suitable magical attributes. Earn 600 JP while developing the Job, then purchase Holy from the White Magick ability list. Before entering combat, make sure your character has enough MP to cast the spell. Holy is expensive, especially early in the adventure, so MP management is important. Enter a battle against enemies your party can defeat without too much difficulty. Use your other characters to weaken a target until its remaining HP is below the damage Holy is expected to inflict. On your White Mage's turn, open the White Magick action menu and select Holy. Choose the weakened enemy as your target. Check the turn order to make sure the spell is likely to resolve before another character defeats the enemy. Allow Holy to finish casting and eliminate the target. Repeat this process until you've defeated five enemies with Holy. The kills are cumulative, so you can complete the requirement across multiple battles. Corrupted Souls unlocks automatically after the fifth qualifying finishing blow. White Mages usually spend their time keeping everyone alive, but Holy gives them an opportunity to demonstrate that healing is more of a preference than a limitation. Sometimes the best way to prevent future injuries is to remove the enemy responsible.

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Use Holy against enemies with relatively low remaining HP to ensure it delivers the finishing blow. You don't need to defeat powerful bosses or rare enemies. Ordinary opponents are sufficient. If your White Mage has enough magical power, Holy may eliminate weaker enemies from full health. Equip gear that improves magical effectiveness and MP capacity when available. Holy is also useful during several major story encounters, including battles against Lucavi bosses. Combining trophy progress with those encounters can reduce the need for separate farming. Keep another character available to restore MP or protect your White Mage while the spell charges.

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Holy must deliver the finishing blow. Simply damaging five enemies with Holy doesn't satisfy the trophy requirement. If a target survives the spell, that cast won't count. Likewise, if another character defeats the enemy before Holy activates, you'll need another attempt. Holy costs a substantial amount of MP and requires time to cast. Check your remaining MP and the turn order before committing to the attack. The spell targets a single enemy, so it won't eliminate several opponents simultaneously through ordinary casting. You can use Holy through the White Mage Job or another Job with White Magick assigned as a secondary action. The requirement is five qualifying kills, not five different enemy types. All five kills can be earned during ordinary combat encounters in Enhanced mode.

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Use the Mimic Job to copy another party member's actions five times. Mimic is one of the most unusual Jobs in Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles. Unlike ordinary Jobs, Mimics don't have a conventional selection of action abilities. Instead, they automatically imitate eligible actions performed by other allied characters. To begin, unlock the Mimic Job by developing the required Jobs to their prerequisite levels. This requires substantial Job progression, so you'll generally attempt Direct Imitation during the later stages of the game. Once Mimic becomes available, assign it to a generic party member. Enter an ordinary battle with your Mimic and at least one other allied character. Position the Mimic somewhere safe, ideally near the center of your deployed party. On another character's turn, perform an eligible action such as a normal attack or a standard Job ability. The Mimic will automatically reproduce the qualifying action using its own position and facing. You don't need to select a separate Mimic command. Continue performing eligible actions with your other party members until the Mimic has copied five actions. The copies don't need to defeat enemies or even successfully inflict damage. For example, a Mimic can reproduce an attack that fails to connect and still contribute toward the trophy. The actions are cumulative, so you can complete them across several battles. After your fifth successful imitation, Direct Imitation unlocks automatically. The Mimic has achieved something most Ivalician soldiers can only dream of: an entire career built around copying someone else's work. Somehow, this requires an advanced Job qualification rather than a stern conversation with management.

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Use basic attacks or straightforward Job abilities to generate predictable Mimic actions. Keep your Mimic positioned where copied actions can activate safely. Because a Mimic reproduces actions relative to its own position and facing, the copied attack might not reach the same target as the original. Summons are particularly useful for practical Mimic setups because their large areas of effect make positioning less restrictive. You can earn the trophy during ordinary random encounters while working toward Master of All Trades. The Mimic Job also needs to be unlocked for that larger trophy, although it doesn't have a conventional list of abilities to purchase.

Warning

Mimics copy eligible standard actions, not every ability in the game. Unique abilities belonging to special story characters, such as Agrias's Holy Knight techniques, generally cannot be imitated. You don't manually select the Mimic action from a command menu. Instead, the Job performs its imitation automatically when an eligible allied action occurs. A copied attack doesn't need to hit an enemy, but the Mimic must actually reproduce the action. Simply having a Mimic deployed while another character attacks isn't enough if no imitation occurs. The Mimic's position and facing influence how the copied action behaves. Avoid placing your Mimic where an imitated attack could unintentionally interfere with your party. You need five successful imitations, which can be performed across multiple battles.

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Inflict damage on enemies five times using the Dragoon Job's Jump ability. Jump is one of the Dragoon's signature combat techniques, allowing a character to leap high above the battlefield before descending onto a target with a powerful attack. Unlike an ordinary melee strike, Jump takes time to execute after the command is issued. To begin, unlock the Dragoon Job by progressing through the required physical Job paths. Assign a character to Dragoon and earn enough Job Points to purchase the necessary Jump abilities. The Job offers Horizontal Jump and Vertical Jump upgrades that determine the technique's effective range and elevation limits. For this trophy, basic Jump upgrades are sufficient. Once your Dragoon has a usable Jump ability, enter a battle against ordinary enemies. Position your character within the technique's available range. On the Dragoon's turn, open the Jump action menu and select an enemy target. Confirm the command. Your character will leap into the air and temporarily leave the battlefield. After the ability's charging period, the Dragoon will descend onto the selected target. If the enemy remains in position and the attack successfully inflicts damage, it contributes toward the trophy. Repeat the process until you've landed five damaging Jump attacks. The attacks are cumulative and can occur across several battles. Dizzying Ups, Terrifying Downs unlocks automatically after your fifth successful Jump. Dragoons have apparently concluded that the best response to an armed opponent is to disappear into the sky and fall directly onto their head. It's a questionable strategy from a workplace safety perspective, but the results are difficult to argue with.

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Target enemies who have recently completed their turns. This reduces the likelihood that they'll move before your Dragoon lands. Jump has a relatively long charging period, so selecting an opponent who's about to act can result in a wasted attack. Enemies affected by movement-restricting conditions are particularly convenient targets. Equipment that increases Speed can help your Dragoon complete the technique more quickly. You don't need to use five different Jump upgrades. Any qualifying Jump attack that successfully damages an enemy contributes toward the trophy. Jump can also be assigned as a secondary action set on another compatible Job.

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You need five successful Jump attacks that inflict damage. Simply issuing the Jump command five times isn't enough. Enemies may move away before the Dragoon lands, causing the attack to miss. Unlike some spells, Jump's exact execution timing isn't displayed as clearly in the turn-order interface. Pay attention to enemy turns and avoid targeting opponents who are likely to relocate. Higher-level Jump upgrades improve range and elevation coverage, but they aren't required specifically for this trophy. You don't need to defeat five enemies. The five damaging hits are cumulative and can be completed across multiple encounters. Make sure you're using the Dragoon's Jump ability rather than ordinary movement or attacks from elevated terrain.

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Simultaneously damage at least two enemies with the Monk ability Shockwave five times. Shockwave is a powerful ranged technique available through the Monk Job. Unlike ordinary melee attacks, Shockwave travels in a straight line across the battlefield, damaging multiple units positioned along its path. To begin, unlock the Monk Job by developing the necessary Squire and Knight Job levels. Assign a character to Monk and accumulate at least 600 JP. Open the Job's ability menu and purchase Shockwave. Enter a battle containing several enemies, preferably in an open area with relatively level terrain. Position your Monk so that two or more enemies are standing in a straight line extending outward from your character. On your Monk's turn, open the Martial Arts action menu and select Shockwave. Choose a direction that passes through at least two hostile units. If both enemies are within range and the ability's elevation restrictions, Shockwave will damage them simultaneously. This constitutes one successful use toward the trophy. You'll need to repeat the process five times. Each qualifying Shockwave must damage at least two enemies with the same activation. For example, hitting two enemies with one Shockwave counts as one successful use, not two. Continue lining up multiple targets and unleashing Shockwave until you've completed five qualifying attacks. Earth Rent Asunder unlocks after the fifth successful multi-target hit. Monks are traditionally known for discipline, meditation, and inner peace. Ivalice's Monks have developed an alternative interpretation involving punching the ground so hard that everyone standing in a straight line regrets their positioning.

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Look for enemy groups occupying narrow paths, corridors, or straight sections of terrain. Shockwave works best when enemies naturally align, allowing you to hit several targets without complicated positioning. Its effective line extends up to eight tiles, but significant elevation differences can prevent enemies from being hit. If necessary, use your other characters to draw enemies into a favorable position. The technique can be performed repeatedly during ordinary battles, so you don't need a special encounter. Monk is also a strong physical Job for Ramza, making Shockwave useful beyond this trophy.

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You must damage two or more enemies simultaneously with Shockwave. Hitting one enemy on five separate occasions won't satisfy the requirement. Each use must successfully hit at least two opponents. Shockwave travels in a straight line and is affected by elevation differences. Enemies standing on substantially higher or lower terrain may not be hit, even if they appear lined up horizontally. The five successful uses don't need to occur in the same encounter. Make sure you're using Shockwave from the Monk's Martial Arts ability set. Ordinary attacks, other Monk techniques, and magic spells won't contribute toward Earth Rent Asunder. The ability must inflict actual damage on the qualifying enemies.

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Use Throw Items to restore an ally's HP or remove a status ailment five times. Throw Items is a support ability associated with the Chemist Job. It allows a character to use consumable items on allies from a greater distance than ordinary item usage permits. Characters currently assigned to Chemist have access to this functionality automatically. Other Jobs can use Throw Items after learning and equipping the Chemist support ability. To begin, assign one of your party members to the Chemist Job. Make sure the character has an appropriate healing ability available, such as Potion, and that you have healing items in your inventory. Enter a battle with at least one other allied character. Allow an ally to take some damage. On your Chemist's turn, open the Items action menu and select Potion or another suitable restorative item. Choose the injured ally as your target and confirm the action. Repeat this process until you've successfully restored an ally's HP or removed a status ailment five times using Throw Items. You can use different allies and different items. The actions are cumulative, so you don't need to complete all five during the same battle. Emergency Treatment unlocks after your fifth qualifying use. The battlefield may be full of dangerous swordsmen and devastating spells, but the Chemist's greatest contribution is often throwing a bottle of medicine across the arena. Ivalice has apparently solved the problem of emergency medical care with excellent aim and absolutely no concern for glass-related injuries.

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A Chemist is the easiest choice because Throw Items is inherent to that Job. Keep a healthy supply of Potions and Hi-Potions available before beginning. For consistent progress, use a durable ally who can survive several attacks, then heal the damage with your Chemist. You can also remove status ailments with appropriate items if an enemy inflicts Poison or another curable condition. Throw Items is particularly useful during difficult story battles because your healer doesn't need to stand directly beside an injured character. Learning the support ability also allows you to combine ranged item usage with other Jobs.

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The item must actually restore lost HP or remove a status ailment. Using a Potion on a character already at full health won't provide the required healing effect. Make sure the item is used through a character with Throw Items available. An ordinary character using an item on themselves or an adjacent ally without Throw Items won't meet the specific requirement. You don't need to heal five different characters. Repeatedly healing the same ally is sufficient. If your Chemist has no healing items available, purchase additional supplies from an outfitter. Remember that Throw Items occupies the Support Ability slot when used outside the Chemist Job. Emergency Treatment can be completed at any point after you gain access to Chemist abilities.

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Knock an enemy backward using the Counter Tackle reaction ability. Counter Tackle is an early defensive ability available through the Squire Job. It allows a character to automatically retaliate against certain physical attacks and potentially push the attacker one tile backward. You can unlock this trophy during Chapter 1, once you've earned enough Job Points to purchase the ability. First, select a generic character who has access to the Squire Job. Open the Units menu, navigate to Learn Abilities, and purchase Counter Tackle for 180 JP. Next, equip Counter Tackle in the character's Reaction Ability slot. Enter a battle against enemies that use ordinary melee attacks. Position your character directly beside a hostile unit and allow that enemy to attack. Make sure there's an empty, accessible tile immediately behind the attacker. When the enemy's attack triggers Counter Tackle, your character will automatically retaliate. If the counter successfully pushes the enemy backward, Fighting Back unlocks immediately. The knockback effect is the important part of the requirement. You don't need to defeat the attacker or use Counter Tackle multiple times. If the reaction doesn't activate, continue allowing the enemy to attack until the required knockback occurs. Apparently, Ivalice considers it an impressive tactical achievement to respond to being punched by shoving someone one square backward. Considering how dangerous cliffs and uneven terrain can be, perhaps the kingdom has a point.

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Use a reasonably durable Squire with sufficient HP to survive several enemy attacks. Choose a melee opponent that deals manageable damage and doesn't rely on ranged attacks or spells. Position your character so there's open ground behind the enemy. Counter Tackle can activate after a qualifying physical attack, but reaction abilities aren't guaranteed to trigger every time. A character with higher Bravery generally has a better chance of activating eligible reaction abilities. Consider attempting this against an ordinary enemy during an early random encounter, where you can control the battlefield without dealing with complicated boss mechanics.

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The trophy specifically requires Counter Tackle to knock an enemy backward. Simply activating Counter Tackle without causing knockback won't satisfy the requirement. If the enemy has a wall, another unit, or an inaccessible tile directly behind them, the knockback may fail. Make sure you equip Counter Tackle as your active Reaction Ability after purchasing it. Learning the ability alone doesn't activate its effect. You can equip only one Reaction Ability at a time, so temporarily replace Auto-Potion or another reaction if necessary. Avoid using extremely weak characters who could be defeated before the reaction occurs. The trophy can be earned during an ordinary battle on any difficulty in Enhanced mode.

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Discover a buried item during battle using the Treasure Hunter movement ability. Treasure Hunter is a movement ability available through the Chemist Job. When equipped, it allows a character to uncover hidden items by moving onto specific battlefield tiles. Each battle map contains four possible buried-item locations. These items aren't marked like ordinary treasure chests, so discovering them requires examining the terrain and moving onto the correct positions. To begin, assign a character to Chemist and earn enough Job Points to purchase Treasure Hunter. Open the Units menu and equip Treasure Hunter in that character's Movement Ability slot. Next, enter an ordinary battle. On your character's turn, select Move and choose a tile you haven't previously visited. If the destination contains a hidden item, Treasure Hunter will activate when your character arrives. The item will be collected automatically. Once you've obtained your first buried item, Finders Keepers unlocks immediately. You don't need to collect every hidden item on the map or finish the battle with a specific ranking. Only one successful discovery is required. If you don't uncover anything on your first move, continue exploring different tiles during the encounter. You can also attempt the trophy during later battles while completing other objectives. Some buried items are ordinary equipment, while others can be more valuable. The Treasure Hunter ability also considers a character's Bravery when determining which of the two possible items is obtained from a location. Characters with lower Bravery have a better chance of uncovering the rarer item. Ramza's army spends most of its time fighting monsters and political conspiracies, but apparently someone has decided that digging through random battlefield tiles is also an essential military skill. It's a surprisingly effective strategy for finding equipment that previous armies carelessly misplaced.

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Equip Treasure Hunter on a character you regularly deploy so you can search for buried items naturally throughout the story. Every battlefield has four potential hidden-item locations, providing numerous opportunities to discover something. If you're concentrating on trophy progress rather than obtaining rare equipment, any buried item is sufficient. You don't need to manipulate Bravery or search for a specific reward. For more valuable treasure hunting, consider using a low-Bravery character to improve the chance of obtaining rare items. You can also work on Finders Keepers while grinding Job Points or completing miscellaneous combat trophies.

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Treasure Hunter must be equipped as your active Movement Ability. Simply learning the ability doesn't make buried items appear automatically. You must finish a movement action on a tile containing a hidden item. Walking across the tile without ending your movement there won't trigger the discovery. There are four hidden-item locations per battlefield, but their positions aren't revealed by the ordinary map interface. The ability doesn't guarantee a discovery on every movement. Finders Keepers is separate from Master Treasure Hunter, which requires collecting Artefacts through tavern errands. Ordinary treasure chests, poaching rewards, and items purchased from outfitters don't count toward this trophy. You only need one buried item, and the trophy can be completed during ordinary post-story cleanup if necessary.

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Destroy enemy equipment five times using the Knight Job's Arts of War abilities. Knights specialize in physical combat and can learn techniques that damage or destroy equipment carried by enemy units. For Fragilities Exposed, you need to successfully destroy five pieces of equipment using the appropriate Rend abilities. First, develop a character through the Squire Job until the Knight Job becomes available. Assign that character to Knight and earn enough Job Points to purchase at least one equipment-destroying ability. The qualifying techniques include Rend Helm, Rend Armor, Rend Shield, and Rend Weapon. Each targets a specific equipment slot on an opposing character. Once you've learned an appropriate ability, enter a battle against human enemies equipped with weapons, armor, shields, or helmets. On your Knight's turn, open the Arts of War action menu. Select the Rend ability matching an item the target currently has equipped. For example, use Rend Weapon against an enemy carrying a sword or crossbow. Choose the enemy and confirm the action. If the ability succeeds, the targeted equipment will be destroyed. Repeat this process until you've successfully destroyed five pieces of enemy equipment. You can destroy different equipment slots on the same opponent, provided each selected slot still contains a valid item. You can also perform the five successful actions across multiple battles. Fragilities Exposed unlocks after the fifth qualifying piece of equipment is destroyed. Knights are traditionally known for their courage, honor, and mastery of weapons. Ivalice's Knights have apparently developed an additional specialty: dismantling the enemy's belongings one expensive piece at a time. Somewhere, an opposing army's equipment quartermaster is having a very bad day.

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Rend Weapon is especially useful because it can remove an enemy's primary method of dealing damage. Human opponents using powerful physical attacks make excellent targets. Before selecting a Rend ability, inspect the target's equipment to confirm the corresponding slot contains an item. A Knight with strong physical attack capabilities will generally have a better chance of successfully destroying equipment. You can use Rend abilities during ordinary story encounters, reducing the need for dedicated trophy farming. If you encounter a heavily armored opponent, try destroying several different equipment pieces before finishing the battle.

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You need five successful equipment destructions. Attempting Rend five times isn't sufficient if some attacks fail. The targeted enemy must have equipment in the relevant slot. Using Rend Shield against a character without a shield won't destroy anything. Abilities that lower character statistics, such as Rend Speed or Rend Power, don't count toward this trophy. Only Rend Helm, Rend Armor, Rend Shield, and Rend Weapon satisfy the equipment-destruction requirement. Enemy monsters generally don't carry conventional equipment, so prioritize battles against human opponents. Don't confuse breaking enemy equipment with removing or selling equipment from your own characters. The five successful destructions are cumulative and don't need to occur during a single encounter.

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Recruit a new party member from a Warriors' Guild. Warriors' Guilds are available in settlements throughout Ivalice and allow you to recruit generic soldiers to strengthen your army. You can earn Great Expectations during Chapter 1, making it one of the earliest optional trophies available. After completing the opening battles and gaining access to the world map, travel to a settlement with a Warriors' Guild. The Magick City of Gariland is a convenient early location. Open the settlement menu and select Warriors' Guild. Choose the Recruit option to examine the available characters. Each recruit has individual statistics, including Bravery, Faith, and Zodiac compatibility. Select any available character and confirm the recruitment. The new unit will be added to your roster, and Great Expectations unlocks immediately. You don't need to bring the recruit into battle, level them up, or teach them an ability. Any successful recruitment through a Warriors' Guild satisfies the requirement. Generic characters are especially useful for the Platinum because they can participate in tavern errands and access the standard Job system. A balanced party should include both male and female generic units. Male characters can unlock the Bard Job, while female characters can unlock the Dancer Job. These Jobs are associated with separate combat trophies, so having both represented in your roster will make later cleanup easier. Your newly recruited soldier may begin as an inexperienced adventurer, but don't underestimate their potential. With enough training, they could become a powerful Ninja, a master spellcaster, or the unfortunate employee assigned to complete every tavern errand in Ivalice.

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Recruit at least one male and one female generic character early if your starting roster doesn't already provide both. This gives you access to the Bard and Dancer Job paths later in the game. Generic characters are also recommended for Master of All Trades because they have fewer unique abilities to learn than certain story characters. When choosing recruits, higher Bravery generally benefits physical combat roles, while Faith influences magical effectiveness. You don't need perfect statistics to complete the Platinum, so avoid spending excessive time searching for an ideal recruit.

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You must recruit a character directly through a Warriors' Guild. Having a unique story character join automatically doesn't satisfy the trophy requirement. Likewise, recruiting a monster through Entice or Tame won't count. Your roster has a maximum capacity of 50 units. If your roster is full, you'll need to free a slot before recruiting another character. Be careful when dismissing units, particularly important generic characters or unique story characters. Never dismiss Mustadio, because he's required for A Thickening of the Plot and Secrets Beneath Goug. Great Expectations only requires one successful recruitment and can be completed at any point after Warriors' Guilds become available.

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Inflict damage on enemies five times using the Archer Job's Aim abilities. Aim is a ranged or melee attack technique that increases the power of a character's next strike in exchange for a charging period. You can begin working toward this trophy during Chapter 1 after unlocking the Archer Job. First, develop a generic Squire until Archer becomes available. Change the character's Job to Archer and earn enough Job Points to learn an Aim ability. Aim +1 is an excellent starting choice because it has a relatively short charging period, making it easier to land than the stronger versions. Equip a bow or crossbow, then enter a battle against ordinary enemies. On your Archer's turn, open the Actions menu and select Aim. Choose Aim +1 and target a tile occupied by an enemy. Before confirming, examine the turn order to determine whether your attack will activate before the enemy gets another opportunity to move. If the target remains on the selected tile when the charging period finishes, your Archer will fire the attack. The strike must connect and inflict damage to contribute toward the trophy. Repeat this process until you've successfully damaged enemies with Aim five times. You can use different Aim abilities, attack different opponents, and complete the actions across multiple battles. Guaranteed Hit unlocks automatically after the fifth qualifying attack. The Archer's technique is called Aim, yet the game still allows enemies to walk away before the arrow arrives. Apparently, Ivalice's archery instructors teach patience, concentration, and the importance of hoping your target doesn't have somewhere else to be.

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Use Aim +1 because its shorter charging time makes successful attacks more reliable. Target enemies who have just completed their turns, giving you a better chance of hitting them before they can move again. The turn-order display is especially important because Aim targets a particular tile rather than continuously following a moving enemy. You can also use Aim with melee weapons by assigning the Archer's action abilities to another compatible Job. For easy farming, leave a durable enemy alive and repeatedly attack it with low-level Aim techniques. You don't need to defeat the target. Any successful damaging hit counts.

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You need five Aim attacks that successfully inflict damage. Simply selecting Aim or beginning its charging animation doesn't count. Aim targets a tile, so an enemy that moves away before the attack activates can cause it to miss. Higher-level Aim abilities deal more damage but generally require longer charging periods. Don't assume stronger is always better for trophy progress. Ordinary bow attacks without using Aim don't count. The five successful attacks are cumulative, so they don't need to occur during one encounter. You can complete Guaranteed Hit at any point after unlocking the Archer Job.

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Successfully use the Orator Job's Entice ability five times. Entice is a Speechcraft ability that allows a character to persuade an enemy unit to change sides during battle. It's useful for recruiting additional characters and monsters, but this trophy only requires successfully landing the ability five times. First, unlock the Orator Job through the appropriate magical Job progression. Assign a character to Orator and earn enough Job Points to purchase Entice. The ability costs 100 JP. Once learned, enter a battle containing enemies that can be targeted by Speechcraft abilities. On your Orator's turn, open the Speechcraft action menu and select Entice. Choose an enemy within range and confirm the action. If Entice succeeds, the enemy will switch allegiance and become an allied unit for the remainder of the encounter. The success rate depends partly on your character's magical attack power, so characters with stronger magical attributes are useful. Continue using Entice until you've successfully converted five enemies. The successful uses are cumulative and can occur across multiple battles. You don't need to permanently recruit every converted enemy after winning. Once you've landed your fifth successful Entice, I Want You unlocks automatically. The Orator has discovered an extraordinary combat technique: convincing enemies that joining Ramza is a better career decision than fighting him. Considering the kingdom's political instability, that's probably not a particularly difficult argument to make.

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Choose an Orator with a relatively strong Magic Attack statistic to improve your chances of success. Entice doesn't consume MP, so you can make repeated attempts without worrying about magical resources. Ordinary human enemies are convenient targets because you don't need additional support abilities to address them. If you want to use Speechcraft on monsters while assigned to another Job, consider learning Beast Tongue. Successfully recruited monsters can also contribute toward your monster-breeding strategy for Rare Wares. You can complete the five successful uses gradually while progressing through ordinary battles.

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Entice must successfully change the target's allegiance. Five failed attempts won't unlock the trophy. You don't need to keep the converted units after the battle, but the ability must actually succeed. Some enemies, particularly important bosses and special story characters, cannot be recruited. Use ordinary opponents for reliable trophy progress. Entice is different from Tame, which is an Orator support ability that can automatically recruit critically wounded monsters when struck by an ordinary attack. Recruitment through Tame doesn't count as a successful use of Entice. The five successful uses are cumulative, so you don't need to complete them in a single encounter. The trophy can be earned during ordinary combat in Enhanced mode.

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Accept an errand from a tavern for the first time. Errands are optional assignments that become available at the beginning of Chapter 2. They allow eligible party members to undertake jobs outside ordinary combat, earning rewards while helping you develop your characters. To begin, travel to a settlement with a tavern, such as the Magick City of Gariland. Open the settlement menu and select Tavern, followed by Errands. Choose an available assignment to view its description and requirements. You'll then be asked to select the party members who will undertake the errand. You can assign up to three eligible generic characters. Ramza and unique story characters cannot participate in errands, so make sure you have ordinary recruits available. After selecting your characters, choose how many in-game days they'll spend completing the assignment. Confirm your selection to dispatch the group. Inn Demand Worker unlocks when you successfully accept and begin your first errand. You don't need to wait for the assignment to finish. Your dispatched characters will temporarily become unavailable for ordinary battles. Once the required number of days has passed, return to the same tavern to collect the results and rewards. Errands provide gil, experience, and Job Points, making them useful for strengthening characters who aren't currently fighting. Ramza might be leading an increasingly desperate struggle against political corruption, but apparently his soldiers can still find time for part-time employment. The kingdom may be collapsing, yet someone desperately needs three adventurers to investigate a suspiciously ordinary local problem.

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Send three generic characters whenever possible to improve your chances of achieving great success. Using the maximum available duration is a practical way to improve the rewards earned from an assignment. Consider changing your assigned characters to Jobs they need to develop before dispatching them. This allows errands to contribute toward your progress on Master of All Trades. You can advance time by moving between locations on the world map. The Enhanced version also allows you to flee optional random encounters, making it easier to complete assignments without unnecessary fighting.

Warning

Errands become available in Chapter 2, so you won't be able to unlock this trophy during Chapter 1. Ramza and unique characters such as Agrias and Mustadio cannot be dispatched. Characters assigned to errands are unavailable until their assignment finishes. Avoid sending essential party members immediately before difficult mandatory story battles. You only need to accept one errand for Inn Demand Worker, but Knight Errand of Ivalice requires achieving great success in every available assignment. If an errand fails, it can become available again after additional in-game days have passed. Keep working through these assignments throughout your playthrough to avoid a lengthy cleanup grind.

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Mount a Chocobo during battle. Chocobos are familiar creatures throughout the Final Fantasy series, but in The Ivalice Chronicles, they also function as recruitable allies and battlefield mounts. Riding a Chocobo improves a human character's mobility and allows the mounted character to travel across the battlefield more efficiently. The earliest convenient opportunity to earn this trophy occurs during Chapter 2, at Araguay Woods. During this story battle, you'll encounter a Chocobo that your party can protect. When prompted to choose the battle objective, select the option to rescue the Chocobo. Begin the encounter and position one of your human characters near the bird. On that character's turn, select Move and choose the tile currently occupied by the allied Chocobo. Your character will mount the Chocobo instead of moving onto an ordinary empty tile. Once the mounting action is completed, My Feathered Friend unlocks automatically. You don't need to defeat an enemy while mounted or travel a particular distance. Simply mounting a Chocobo once is sufficient. If you don't earn the trophy during Araguay Woods, you can complete it later by recruiting a Chocobo into your party. The Orator Job's Entice ability can recruit eligible enemy monsters, including Chocobos. Alternatively, the Tame support ability can help recruit critically wounded monsters through ordinary attacks. After recruiting a Chocobo, deploy it alongside a human character in another battle. Move the human character onto the Chocobo's tile to mount it and unlock the trophy. Ramza has access to powerful magic, legendary weapons, and an impressive collection of advanced Jobs. Yet sometimes the most effective tactical maneuver is simply climbing onto a giant yellow bird. Ivalice's military academies should probably dedicate an entire course to this discovery.

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Earn My Feathered Friend during the Araguay Woods story battle to avoid needing a separate recruitment encounter. Protect the Chocobo and keep a human character close enough to mount it before the battle ends. If you've already passed this encounter, consider recruiting a Chocobo as part of your Rare Wares preparations. Chocobos can produce eggs, which may hatch into additional Chocobos or other members of their monster family. This makes them useful for both Pleased to Meet You and long-term monster breeding. Keep at least one Chocobo in your roster until you've completed the relevant trophies.

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You must actually mount a Chocobo during battle. Simply protecting, recruiting, or deploying a Chocobo doesn't unlock the trophy. A human character must move onto the Chocobo's occupied tile to begin riding. The Araguay Woods encounter is only the earliest convenient opportunity, not your only chance. If the Chocobo is defeated or you finish the battle without mounting it, you can recruit another one later. Mounted characters occupy the Chocobo's battlefield position, so consider where you're moving before committing to the action. You don't need to ride a Chocobo outside combat. My Feathered Friend isn't missable and can be completed through post-story battles.

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Summon five different Espers during battle using the Summoner Job. Summoners specialize in powerful magical abilities that call legendary Espers onto the battlefield. These summons can deal substantial damage across large areas, heal allies, or provide beneficial effects. Unlike ordinary offensive spells, summons generally distinguish between friendly and hostile targets, making them particularly useful during crowded encounters. To begin, unlock the Summoner Job by progressing through the appropriate magical Job paths. Assign a character to Summoner and begin earning Job Points. Open the Summoner ability menu and purchase at least five different summons. You can choose whichever five are most convenient for your available JP and MP. Early options include Moogle, Shiva, Ramuh, Ifrit, and Titan. Once you've learned five distinct summon abilities, enter a battle with your Summoner. On the character's turn, open the Summon action menu. Choose one of your learned Espers and select an appropriate target. Confirm the action and allow the summon to activate. Repeat the process with four additional Espers. You must use five different summons, not the same summon five times. The summons don't need to defeat enemies, and their effects don't necessarily need to inflict damage. Support summons that heal or provide beneficial effects can also contribute. The actions are cumulative, so you can use different Espers across multiple battles. After you've successfully summoned your fifth distinct Esper, Mystical Beings unlocks automatically. Ramza's army can recruit powerful warriors, master dozens of Jobs, and wield legendary equipment. But apparently none of that compares to convincing five supernatural beings to briefly appear and demonstrate that the battlefield is now operating under completely unreasonable magical conditions.

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Moogle is a useful early summon because it provides healing rather than requiring a suitable enemy target. Shiva, Ramuh, and Ifrit are practical offensive options that can be used during ordinary encounters. Choose summons with manageable JP and MP requirements rather than immediately investing in the most expensive abilities. You can spread the five summons across several battles, allowing your character to recover MP between encounters. Continue developing your Summoner afterward because Master of All Trades eventually requires learning every eligible Summoner ability, including Zodiark. That ability is obtained through a special encounter in Midlight's Deep rather than by purchasing it with JP.

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You must successfully use five different Espers. Casting Shiva five times won't unlock Mystical Beings. Simply purchasing five summon abilities also isn't enough. You must activate each one during battle. Summons generally have significant MP costs and charging times, so ensure your Summoner can complete each cast. You don't need to obtain Zodiark specifically for Mystical Beings. Five ordinary, JP-purchasable summons are sufficient. However, Zodiark is mandatory for Master of All Trades, so don't overlook that requirement during your later Platinum cleanup. If an encounter ends before your summon activates, use it again during another battle. The five distinct summons can be performed by the same character or across your party; the trophy tracks the successful use of different Espers.

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Inflict status ailments on enemies five times using Mystic Arts abilities. Mystic is a magical Job specializing in manipulating the battlefield through status effects, disabling techniques, and other magical influences. For this trophy, you'll need to successfully apply negative status conditions to enemies using the Mystic Job's abilities. First, unlock the Mystic Job by developing the required magical Jobs. Assign a character to Mystic and earn enough Job Points to purchase an offensive status-inflicting spell. Open the Job's ability list and choose a technique that applies a negative condition, such as Sleep, Silence, or another disabling effect. These abilities can be identified in the menu by their status-effect descriptions. Enter a battle against ordinary enemies vulnerable to your selected ailment. On your Mystic's turn, open the Mystic Arts action menu. Select your learned status-inflicting ability and target an enemy. Confirm the action and allow the spell to finish casting. If the effect successfully applies a negative status condition, it contributes toward your trophy progress. Repeat this process until you've successfully inflicted status ailments through five qualifying casts. You can use the same Mystic Arts ability repeatedly. You can also target different enemies and complete the actions across multiple battles. Once you've completed five successful status-inflicting uses, No Shadow Without Light unlocks automatically. Mystics specialize in solving problems without directly attacking their enemies. Instead, they prefer making opponents fall asleep, forget how to cast spells, or otherwise reconsider their participation in the battle. It's a remarkably effective approach to conflict resolution, if somewhat lacking in consent.

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Choose enemies with relatively high Faith, since Faith influences the effectiveness of many magical abilities. A Mystic with strong Magic Attack also improves your chances of successfully applying status effects. If an enemy is resistant or immune to your chosen ailment, switch to a different target rather than repeatedly wasting turns. Consider using Sleep or Silence against ordinary human opponents who lack resistance equipment. You don't need to use five different abilities, so concentrate on whichever status spell you can land most reliably. These techniques can also help control dangerous enemies during the main story.

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The status ailment must successfully affect an enemy. Casting a Mystic Arts ability that misses, is resisted, or fails to apply its condition won't count. Support spells that provide beneficial effects to allies don't satisfy the requirement. Use abilities that explicitly inflict negative status conditions. The trophy requires five successful status-inflicting casts. Applying an ailment to multiple enemies with one cast counts as one qualifying use rather than several. Some bosses and special enemies are immune to particular conditions, so ordinary enemies are more reliable targets. The five qualifying uses are cumulative and don't need to occur during one encounter. Make sure you're using Mystic Arts rather than similar status effects from other Jobs or consumable items.

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Successfully use the Time Mage's Teleport movement ability five times. Teleport is a powerful movement ability that allows a character to instantly relocate to another tile instead of traveling there normally. It's particularly useful for crossing difficult terrain, reaching elevated positions, and avoiding obstacles that would otherwise slow your party. To begin, unlock the Time Mage Job by developing the required magical Job levels. Assign a character to Time Mage and earn enough Job Points to purchase Teleport. The ability costs 3,000 JP, making it a relatively expensive investment. Once learned, open the character's ability configuration and equip Teleport in the Movement Ability slot. Enter an ordinary battle with that character. When their turn begins, select Move. With Teleport equipped, the character can attempt to travel directly to a chosen tile. Select a nearby destination within the character's normal movement range. Confirm the movement. Instead of walking to the destination, your character will teleport directly to the selected location. Repeat this process until you've successfully completed five teleports. You don't need to travel long distances or teleport across the entire battlefield. Using Teleport to move between nearby tiles is sufficient. The five successful movements are cumulative and can be completed across multiple encounters. Once your fifth successful teleport finishes, Now You See Me unlocks automatically. After spending thousands of Job Points mastering instantaneous travel, your character can finally demonstrate their incredible magical power by teleporting three squares to the left. It's an impressive achievement, even if walking would have taken approximately the same amount of time.

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Choose destinations within your character's normal movement range. Teleport attempts within that range are reliable, making them ideal for earning the trophy without wasting turns. You can complete all five uses during a single manageable random encounter. Keep one weak enemy alive while your Teleport-equipped character moves around the battlefield. Teleport is also useful beyond this trophy, particularly in Midlight's Deep, where challenging terrain and hidden exits can complicate movement. Its ability to bypass obstacles makes it a worthwhile investment for characters who need improved battlefield mobility.

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Teleport must be equipped as the character's active Movement Ability. Learning Teleport for 3,000 JP isn't sufficient by itself. Attempts to teleport beyond the character's normal movement and elevation limits can fail. The farther you attempt to travel beyond those limits, the less reliable the movement becomes. Failed teleport attempts don't count toward the five successful uses. You don't need to teleport over walls, across gaps, or onto unusually high terrain. Normal short-range teleports are enough. Make sure you actually select a new destination tile and complete the movement. You can earn Now You See Me on any difficulty in Enhanced mode, and there's no requirement to complete all five teleports in one battle.

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Hatch a monster egg. Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles allows certain recruited monsters to reproduce while they're part of your army. As the in-game calendar advances, eligible monsters can lay eggs that eventually hatch into additional creatures. You only need to hatch one egg to unlock Pleased to Meet You. The easiest approach is to recruit a Chocobo during Chapter 2. At Araguay Woods, you'll encounter a Chocobo that can join your party after the battle if you protect it. Accept the Chocobo into your roster when the opportunity appears. Alternatively, recruit a monster using the Orator Job's Entice ability or the Tame support ability. Once you've obtained an eligible monster, keep it in your party and continue progressing through the world map. You don't need to deploy the monster in combat for it to produce an egg. As in-game days pass, your monster may lay an egg that appears in the Units menu. Continue advancing the calendar by traveling between locations on the world map. After enough days have passed, the egg will hatch automatically. Pleased to Meet You unlocks when the first monster egg successfully hatches. You don't need to hatch a particular species or obtain a rare monster. Any qualifying monster egg will satisfy the requirement. Monster offspring can also develop into different variants within the same family, making breeding useful for the Rare Wares trophy. Ramza's army begins as a serious military organization fighting for justice and political reform. A few chapters later, the roster may contain several Chocobos, mysterious eggs, and a growing collection of monsters. At some point, someone should probably ask whether this is still an army or an unusually well-armed petting zoo.

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Recruit the Chocobo from Araguay Woods during Chapter 2, then keep it in your party while completing ordinary story and side content. You can advance time by moving between neighboring locations on the world map. The Enhanced version allows you to flee optional random encounters, making it easier to pass days without fighting unnecessary battles. Check the Units menu occasionally to see whether your monster has produced an egg. Monster breeding is also valuable for Rare Wares because offspring can develop into stronger variants that provide unique poaching rewards. After you've unlocked Pleased to Meet You, consider retaining useful monsters for that purpose.

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Recruiting a monster doesn't unlock Pleased to Meet You by itself. The monster must produce an egg, and that egg must actually hatch. Simply obtaining an egg isn't sufficient. You don't need to win a battle while the egg is in your roster, but enough in-game days must pass for hatching to occur. Make sure your roster has available space for offspring. The game supports a maximum of 50 units, and excessive breeding can fill the roster with creatures and eggs. If necessary, manage unwanted monsters carefully through the Units menu. After earning the trophy, you can enable Quick Removal of Creatures and Eggs under Settings to reduce roster clutter. However, don't remove monsters you're deliberately breeding for Rare Wares. The trophy can be earned at any point after recruiting an eligible monster.

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Complete all 10 floors of Midlight's Deep, including defeating the final boss, Serpentarius. Midlight's Deep is an optional dungeon that becomes available near the end of Chapter 4. To unlock it, progress through the mandatory story battles at Mullonde. After completing the Mullonde sequence, travel to the Port City of Warjilis. An event will introduce Midlight's Deep and make the dungeon accessible from the world map. The dungeon contains 10 floors. The first nine floors feature dark battlefields, randomly selected enemy groups, and hidden exits. Unlike ordinary battles, defeating every enemy isn't enough to progress. You must first discover the exit leading to the next floor. Each floor has five possible exit locations, with one selected when you enter. To find the exit, move an allied character onto the appropriate tile. When you've found the correct position, the game displays the message Found a passage leading deeper. After receiving that message, defeat the remaining enemies to complete the floor. If you eliminate the final enemy before discovering the exit, you'll need to repeat that floor. You can use Tactical View to examine the battlefield from above and help identify possible routes. The floors initially appear almost completely dark. When defeated enemies transform into crystals, they illuminate portions of the battlefield. Having two crystals present can reveal the entire area, making navigation considerably easier. The nine regular floors are: 1. Noissim 2. Termination 3. Delta 4. Valkyries 5. Yrotciv 6. Tiger 7. Bridge 8. Voyage 9. Horror After clearing these floors, you'll reach the tenth and final area, End. This floor contains the boss encounter against Serpentarius. However, before defeating Serpentarius, you should prepare for one of the most important requirements associated with Master of All Trades. Serpentarius can cast Zodiark, a powerful summon that your characters cannot purchase with ordinary Job Points. Zodiark must instead be learned by a Summoner who survives the spell. Choose the character you're using for Master of All Trades and assign them to the Summoner Job before entering the final encounter. Equip the Time Mage reaction ability Mana Shield to help the character survive Zodiark's damage. Mana Shield allows incoming damage to consume MP before HP, improving the chance that your Summoner remains alive. Japa Mala accessories are also useful for preventing certain status ailments during the encounter. Once the battle begins, prioritize defeating the dangerous Reaver enemies accompanying Serpentarius. These enemies can inflict harmful status conditions, including Stone and Toad, which can interfere with your Summoner's ability to learn Zodiark. After removing the supporting enemies, position your designated Summoner close enough to become a target for Serpentarius. Allow the boss to cast Zodiark. Your Summoner must be hit by the spell and survive. If the conditions are satisfied, there's a 90% chance the character will learn the ability. When the learning prompt appears, accept it. Before defeating Serpentarius, verify that your intended character has learned Zodiark through the Summoner ability menu. If the spell wasn't learned, reload an appropriate save and try again. Once Zodiark is secured, defeat Serpentarius using your strongest characters and abilities. Orlandeau and Agrias are excellent choices because their powerful sword techniques can quickly eliminate dangerous opponents. After defeating Serpentarius and completing the tenth floor, Ruler of the Abyss unlocks automatically. You've now conquered Ivalice's deepest optional dungeon, survived its dangerous enemies, and defeated a powerful supernatural boss. Naturally, the most important part of the adventure may have involved deliberately standing in front of the boss's strongest magical attack. Sometimes trophy hunting requires abandoning every sensible survival instinct.

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Complete Midlight's Deep before undertaking your largest experience-grinding sessions. Enemies on the first nine floors scale with your party's level, so excessive leveling can make the dungeon more difficult than necessary. Equip characters with strong movement abilities, particularly Teleport or Ignore Elevation, to help navigate the dark and uneven terrain. For each floor, prioritize discovering the exit before defeating the final enemy. You can leave one manageable opponent alive while your party searches the possible exit locations. Crystals dropped by defeated enemies illuminate the battlefield, making navigation easier. For the final boss, bring characters capable of powerful burst damage and reliable healing or revival. Before entering End, create a separate manual save. Your designated Master of All Trades character should already have access to Summoner and Mana Shield. Learning Zodiark during the original Serpentarius encounter is considerably more reliable than attempting to obtain it from random enemy Summoners later.

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The Serpentarius boss encounter cannot be repeated after you've defeated him. This is especially important because Zodiark is required for Master of All Trades. If you defeat the boss without learning Zodiark, you can still obtain it from randomly appearing Summoners when revisiting the final floor, but this is substantially less convenient. Make a manual save before the final encounter and don't defeat Serpentarius until you've confirmed that your designated mastery character learned the spell. Only one character can learn Zodiark from each qualifying cast. The character must be assigned to Summoner, be struck by the spell, and survive the attack. Being affected by certain disabling conditions can prevent the ability from being learned. Remember that Master of All Trades has a reported unlock issue when Zodiark is the final ability acquired. Learn Zodiark before purchasing your final ordinary JP ability to reduce this risk. On the first nine floors, discovering the exit is mandatory. Defeating every enemy without finding the passage doesn't complete the floor. You don't need to collect every buried treasure item or recruit the optional allied monster Byblos to unlock Ruler of the Abyss. Only completion of all 10 floors is required. Finally, Midlight's Deep can be completed before finishing the main story or afterward through your clear save. The dungeon isn't permanently missable, but the original Serpentarius encounter is a one-time opportunity that you should prepare for carefully.

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Use five different Iaido abilities through the Samurai Job. Iaido is the Samurai's signature action ability set. It allows characters to draw upon the hidden power of katana to produce powerful magical effects. These techniques can damage enemies, heal allies, or provide other useful effects depending on the katana involved. For Soul of the Sword, you'll need to successfully activate five distinct Iaido abilities. First, unlock the Samurai Job by developing the necessary physical Jobs. Assign a character to Samurai and earn Job Points to learn different Iaido techniques. Each Iaido ability corresponds to a specific katana. You'll need to own the matching katana in your inventory to activate its associated technique. The weapon doesn't need to be equipped by your Samurai. Instead, Iaido draws upon a matching katana carried in your overall inventory. As you progress through the story, visit outfitters to purchase different katana. By Chapter 3, you can purchase enough different varieties to work toward this trophy. Learn five Iaido abilities corresponding to katana you own. Enter a battle and open your Samurai's Iaido action menu. Select one of the available techniques and activate it. Repeat the process using four additional Iaido abilities. The techniques don't all need to damage enemies, since different Iaido effects serve different purposes. Once you've successfully used five distinct Iaido abilities, Soul of the Sword unlocks automatically. Samurai are known for their discipline, precision, and respect for their weapons. Ivalice's interpretation apparently involves unleashing magical energy from expensive swords while accepting that the swords might shatter in the process. Blacksmiths throughout the kingdom must be delighted.

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Purchase multiple different katana as they become available through outfitters. Make sure you've learned the corresponding Iaido abilities before attempting to activate them. You can use five relatively accessible katana rather than hunting for extremely rare weapons. Keep spare copies of inexpensive katana because Iaido has a chance of breaking the weapon used to perform the technique. You can also equip Iaido as a secondary action set on another Job after learning the relevant abilities. This allows you to combine Samurai techniques with a character's preferred primary Job. The trophy requires five distinct Iaido abilities, so keep track of which techniques you've already used.

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You must use five different Iaido abilities. Activating the same Iaido technique five times doesn't satisfy the requirement. Each technique requires the corresponding katana to be present in your inventory. Learning an Iaido ability without owning its matching weapon won't allow you to use it. The katana doesn't need to be equipped, but it must be available in your inventory. Iaido can randomly break the katana used to activate it. Avoid relying on a single copy of an extremely valuable or difficult-to-replace sword. You don't need to defeat five enemies or deal damage with every technique. Successfully activating five distinct Iaido abilities is the requirement. The five uses are cumulative and can be completed across multiple battles.

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Learn an ability from a crystal left behind by a fallen character during battle. In Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles, defeated characters don't disappear immediately. Instead, a countdown begins above their bodies, giving allies an opportunity to revive them before they're permanently lost. When the countdown expires, the character can transform into either a treasure chest or a crystal. Crystals left behind by human characters can contain abilities that the fallen character learned during their lifetime. For Succession of Power, you must collect one of these crystals and acquire at least one ability from it. The easiest approach is to find an ordinary battle containing human opponents, such as Squires, Knights, or Archers. Defeat an enemy character and leave their body on the battlefield. Allow the countdown to reach zero without reviving them. If the enemy transforms into a crystal, move one of your own human characters onto that tile. You'll be presented with an interaction that may allow you to restore HP and MP or learn abilities from the fallen character. Choose the option to acquire abilities. If your character can learn at least one ability they don't already possess, select it to complete the transfer. Succession of Power unlocks after you've successfully acquired an ability from the crystal. You don't need to collect multiple crystals or learn an entire Job's ability list. Apparently, Ivalice has developed a particularly unsettling education system. Instead of attending classes, soldiers can acquire professional qualifications by standing on the remains of their defeated opponents. It's efficient, although the kingdom's universities probably have serious concerns about enrollment.

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Target ordinary human enemies that use Jobs your party members haven't fully mastered. This increases the likelihood that the crystal contains abilities your collecting character can learn. If your intended character already knows every ability available from that enemy, try collecting a crystal from a different Job. Enemy characters with little or no equipment are more likely to leave crystals instead of treasure chests. You can also use a disposable generic recruit to create a crystal, although ordinary enemy characters are preferable because you won't sacrifice a member of your roster. Crystal learning can contribute toward Master of All Trades by reducing the amount of JP you need to farm.

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The trophy requires learning an ability from a crystal. Simply collecting a crystal to restore HP and MP doesn't count. Not every defeated enemy will leave a crystal. Some leave treasure chests instead. Monster deaths don't provide the same ordinary Job-ability inheritance opportunities as human characters. Make sure the character collecting the crystal is eligible to learn at least one of the available abilities. Don't allow important party members to turn into crystals while attempting this trophy. Permanent death removes those characters from your roster, including their equipment and progress. Keep Mustadio and other valuable unique characters alive. The trophy isn't missable and can be completed during ordinary battles or post-story cleanup.

How to Unlock

Inflict damage on enemies using five different Geomancy abilities. Geomancy is the primary action ability set of the Geomancer Job. Unlike conventional magic, Geomancy draws power from the terrain beneath the character performing the attack. The specific technique used depends on the type of ground your character is standing on. For this trophy, you must successfully damage enemies with five distinct Geomancy techniques. First, unlock the Geomancer Job by developing the required physical Jobs. Assign a character to Geomancer and begin earning Job Points. Open the Job's ability menu and purchase several Geomancy techniques. Each Geomancy ability costs 150 JP, making them relatively affordable compared with many advanced Job skills. There are 12 different Geomancy abilities available. Enter a battle and inspect the terrain beneath your Geomancer. Position the character on a tile corresponding to a Geomancy ability you've learned. On your turn, open the Geomancy action menu and select the available technique. Choose an enemy within range and execute the attack. If the ability successfully inflicts damage, that particular Geomancy technique contributes toward your trophy progress. Next, move your character onto a different type of terrain and use another Geomancy ability. Continue experimenting with different surfaces until you've damaged enemies using five distinct techniques. You can complete this across several battles and different locations. Once the fifth unique Geomancy ability successfully damages an enemy, The Lay of the Land unlocks automatically. Geomancers have discovered that practically every patch of ground in Ivalice can be turned into a weapon. Grass, stone, water, and dirt are apparently all dangerous in the hands of someone sufficiently determined to weaponize landscaping.

Tip

Learn several Geomancy abilities rather than relying exclusively on the first few available. Different battlefields contain different terrain types, giving you more opportunities to demonstrate unique techniques. The Geomancer's Nature's Wrath reaction ability, costing 300 JP, can also trigger Geomancy effects based on the terrain beneath your character, including techniques they haven't personally purchased. This can help diversify the effects used during battles. However, manually learning and activating five different Geomancy abilities is the clearest approach for tracking your progress. Try battles in forests, plains, rocky regions, and settlements to access varied terrain.

Warning

You must damage enemies with five different Geomancy abilities. Using the same technique five times doesn't satisfy the requirement. A Geomancy ability's availability depends on the terrain beneath the character using it. Standing on the wrong surface may prevent you from accessing your intended technique. An attack that misses or fails to damage an enemy won't count as a qualifying damaging use. You don't need to inflict a status ailment or defeat an enemy. Only successful damage from five distinct Geomancy techniques is required. The five uses can occur across multiple battles, so there's no need to find one battlefield containing every terrain type.

How to Unlock

Successfully poach five monsters during battle. Poaching is a special combat mechanic that allows characters to obtain monster carcasses, which can later be exchanged for equipment and other rewards at Poachers' Dens. To begin, unlock the Thief Job and earn enough Job Points to purchase the Poach support ability. Open the Units menu, select your character, and equip Poach in their Support Ability slot. Next, enter a random battle containing monsters. Common creatures such as Chocobos, Goblins, and other ordinary wildlife are suitable targets. Use your party members to weaken a monster until its remaining HP is low. Then move your Poach-equipped character into attack range. Select the standard Attack command and deliver the finishing blow. If the monster is defeated by this attack, the Poach ability activates and converts it into a carcass. Repeat this process until you've successfully poached five monsters. The five successful poaches are cumulative, so you can complete them across several encounters. You don't need to poach five different monster species. Defeating five ordinary monsters using the correct technique is sufficient. The Poacher's Way unlocks automatically after your fifth successful poach. Ramza's army has already developed an impressive collection of questionable career paths, but Thief apparently comes with an additional qualification in monster processing. In Ivalice, even wildlife encounters can become business opportunities.

Tip

Use relatively weak monsters so your Poach-equipped character can reliably deliver the finishing blow. If your character deals too much damage, use weaker equipment to avoid eliminating the monster before you're ready. Keep track of which party member has Poach equipped, since only that character's qualifying finishing attacks will count. You can also work toward Rare Wares by targeting monsters that produce special equipment through their carcasses. After collecting carcasses, visit a Poachers' Den to exchange them for items. Monster breeding can provide a consistent supply of poaching targets if you're working toward rare rewards.

Warning

Poach only activates when a character with the support ability equipped defeats a monster using the standard Attack command. Finishing an enemy with magic, summons, special Job abilities, or another character's attack doesn't count. Human enemies cannot be poached. You must successfully obtain five carcasses. Simply attacking five monsters isn't sufficient. The five poaches don't need to occur during one battle or involve five different species. Remember that Poach occupies the Support Ability slot, so equipping another support ability such as JP Boost will replace it. You don't need to process the five carcasses at a Poachers' Den for this trophy. Obtaining them through successful poaching is enough.

How to Unlock

Read the Scriptures of Germonique to the end through the Chronicle's Reading Materials section. The Scriptures of Germonique are an important historical text that becomes available automatically during Chapter 3. You'll obtain the book after progressing through the story encounters at Orbonne Monastery. The text contains significant information about Ivalice's history and the events surrounding the Zodiac Stones. For this trophy, you must open the book and read through its entire contents. After obtaining the Scriptures, return to the world map. Open the main menu using Options or Triangle. Navigate to the Chronicle tab, then select Reading Materials. Choose Scriptures of Germonique from the available documents. The text will begin scrolling across the screen. Allow the pages to advance until you've reached the end of the document. You can press R1 to increase the scrolling speed slightly, making the process faster. Continue until the entire text has been displayed. The Scriptures of Germonique unlocks automatically once you've read the document to its conclusion. You don't need to find individual pages scattered across the world or complete a separate collection quest. The book is obtained through mandatory story progression. Ramza has survived dangerous battles, discovered hidden conspiracies, and confronted supernatural threats. His reward is an extensive historical reading assignment. Apparently, even the heroes of Ivalice cannot escape mandatory literature.

Tip

Complete this trophy as soon as the Scriptures become available during Chapter 3. The Reading Materials section is accessed through the Chronicle, so you can handle it alongside other Chronicle-related trophies. Press R1 while the text scrolls if you want to read through the document more quickly. You don't need to interact with specific passages or make dialogue choices. Simply allow the full text to reach its conclusion. If you're interested in the game's lore, the Scriptures provide additional background about the political and religious conflicts driving the story.

Warning

You must read the Scriptures of Germonique all the way to the end. Simply opening the document and immediately exiting won't satisfy the requirement. The Scriptures aren't available at the beginning of the game. You must progress through the relevant Chapter 3 story events before they appear in Reading Materials. Don't confuse the Scriptures with ordinary character biographies in the Encyclopedia. Reading five character entries unlocks Amateur Historian, while this trophy requires completing a specific document. There are no missable pages or optional collectibles associated with the Scriptures. Once obtained, the document remains available through the Chronicle for later reading.

How to Unlock

Inflict damage on enemies five times using the Ninja Job's Throw abilities. Throw is one of the Ninja's signature combat techniques. It allows characters to launch weapons and specialized items at opponents from a distance. Unlike ordinary ranged attacks, Throw consumes an item from your inventory whenever you use it. To begin, unlock the Ninja Job by developing the required physical Jobs. Assign a character to Ninja and earn Job Points to purchase at least one Throw ability. The easiest options are Throw Shuriken or Throw Bomb, since the corresponding items can be purchased from outfitters. After learning an appropriate technique, visit a settlement and purchase several matching throwing items. You'll need at least five available items to complete the trophy using this straightforward approach. Enter a battle against ordinary enemies. On your Ninja's turn, open the Throw action menu. Choose the appropriate item category, such as Shuriken, and select an enemy within range. Confirm the action to throw the item at your target. If the attack successfully connects and inflicts damage, it contributes toward the trophy. Repeat the process until you've damaged enemies with Throw five times. You can use the same type of throwing item repeatedly. The attacks are cumulative, so they don't need to occur during one encounter. Throwing Weapons unlocks automatically after your fifth successful damaging Throw attack. Ninjas are among the most dangerous warriors in Ivalice, capable of incredible speed and devastating attacks. Naturally, one of their signature techniques involves throwing perfectly good equipment at people. Somewhere, the kingdom's accountants are quietly calculating the cost of every battle.

Tip

Shuriken and Bombs are convenient choices because they're relatively easy to purchase and replace. You don't need to throw five different weapons. Using five Shuriken is sufficient, provided every attack successfully damages an enemy. Choose targets within range and avoid opponents with unusually high evasion. Throw can also be assigned as a secondary action set on another Job after you've learned the appropriate abilities. If you're working toward Master of All Trades, you'll eventually need to purchase the Ninja's full ability list, including its different Throw categories. Stocking inexpensive throwing items before combat helps avoid wasting valuable weapons.

Warning

You must inflict damage with five Throw attacks. Simply selecting the command or throwing an item that misses won't satisfy the requirement. Throw consumes the selected item or weapon from your inventory. If you throw a rare weapon, you won't automatically get it back after the battle. Avoid using valuable or unique equipment when inexpensive Shuriken can accomplish the same goal. Make sure your character has learned the Throw ability corresponding to the item you intend to use. Owning a throwing item doesn't automatically make it available through every Throw category. You don't need to defeat the target. Five successful damaging hits are enough, and they can be completed across multiple battles.

How to Unlock

Use a Poachers' Den to exchange a monster carcass for an item. Poaching allows characters to obtain special materials from monsters defeated with ordinary attacks. The system becomes available during Chapter 3, when Poachers' Dens begin operating in certain settlements. Before you can use one, you'll need a character who has learned the Poach support ability from the Thief Job. Open the Units menu, select a character who has access to Thief abilities, and purchase Poach using Job Points. Equip Poach in that character's support ability slot. Next, enter a battle containing monsters. These can be ordinary random encounters on the world map. Damage a monster until its remaining HP is low enough to finish with a basic attack. Then use the character equipped with Poach to deliver the final blow. The killing attack must be a standard Attack command. If performed correctly, the monster will be poached and you'll receive its carcass. After the battle, travel to a settlement with a Poachers' Den. One convenient location is the Merchant City of Dorter. Enter the Poachers' Den and select the option to process or exchange your collected carcass. Choose an available item and complete the transaction. Welcome, Poacher unlocks after you've successfully used the den's services. You only need to process one carcass for this trophy. Apparently, defeating terrifying monsters isn't enough for Ivalice's entrepreneurs. Someone also decided the creatures should be turned into valuable merchandise. Ramza may be saving the kingdom, but the local economy has discovered a completely different reason to celebrate his victories.

Tip

Learn Poach early during Chapter 3 because you'll eventually need to obtain five successful poaches for The Poacher's Way. You should also begin working toward Rare Wares, which requires producing 10 different items that cannot be purchased from ordinary outfitters. The easiest long-term approach is to recruit monsters and allow them to breed. Monster eggs hatch after enough in-game days have passed, and offspring can develop into other members of the same monster family. You can then bring unwanted monsters into battle and poach them for specific carcasses. This is often more reliable than repeatedly searching random encounters for rare monsters.

Warning

The character delivering the final blow must have Poach equipped. Defeating a monster with magic, summons, Job abilities, or another character's attack won't produce a carcass through Poach. Make sure you use the standard Attack command. The enemy must be a monster. Human opponents aren't valid poaching targets. Simply obtaining a carcass doesn't unlock Welcome, Poacher. You must visit a Poachers' Den and exchange the carcass for an item. Poachers' Dens don't become available until Chapter 3. For Rare Wares, ordinary poaching rewards won't necessarily count. That trophy specifically requires 10 different items unavailable from outfitters. The Poachers' Den menu identifies special rewards, so check the available item before processing valuable carcasses.

How to Unlock

Inflict a status ailment on at least three enemies simultaneously with Forbidden Dance, five times. Forbidden Dance is an ability belonging to the Dancer Job, which is available exclusively to female characters. To begin, unlock the Dancer Job by developing the necessary physical Jobs on a female party member. Once Dancer becomes available, assign the Job and earn enough Job Points to purchase Forbidden Dance for 100 JP. Enter a battle containing at least three enemies, preferably more. On your Dancer's turn, open the Dance action menu and select Forbidden Dance. Confirm the action to begin performing. Unlike conventional attacks, dances take time to activate and continue producing their effects until interrupted or replaced. Forbidden Dance targets enemies across the entire battlefield, attempting to inflict a random negative status condition on each target. Each enemy has an independent chance of being affected, so a successful performance won't necessarily inflict an ailment on every opponent. For trophy progress, one activation of Forbidden Dance must successfully inflict status ailments on at least three enemies. When that happens, you've completed one qualifying use. Allow the dance to continue and repeat its effects, or perform Forbidden Dance during additional battles. You'll need five qualifying activations where at least three enemies are affected simultaneously. Once your fifth successful multi-target application occurs, When Demons Dance unlocks automatically. Ivalice's Dancers have developed a remarkably aggressive interpretation of performing arts. Instead of entertaining the audience, they make everyone on the opposing team suffer random medical conditions. Critics have described the performance as unforgettable, assuming they survived it.

Tip

Choose battles containing five or more enemies to improve your chances of affecting at least three targets simultaneously. Midlight's Deep is particularly useful because its encounters often contain larger enemy groups. Position your Dancer away from the main fighting so she can continue performing without being threatened. Haste or Ramza's Tailwind can help improve her Speed and reduce the time between opportunities to act. You only need Forbidden Dance for this trophy, so there's no requirement to purchase every Dance ability first. A female generic character is a good choice, especially if you're also developing her for Master of All Trades.

Warning

You must inflict status ailments on at least three enemies with the same activation of Forbidden Dance. A performance that affects only one or two opponents doesn't contribute toward the five required successes. Forbidden Dance has an individual success chance against each enemy, so even large groups won't guarantee a qualifying result every time. Enemies immune to the selected status ailment may resist the effect. Simply beginning the dance doesn't count. You must allow its effect to activate successfully. Dancer is restricted to female characters, so male characters cannot unlock this Job. You don't need to perform five different dances. Five qualifying applications of Forbidden Dance are sufficient. The successful activations are cumulative and can occur across multiple encounters.