Henne Mines

The Henne Mines is a location in the land of Ivalice in Final Fantasy XII. It is an underground magicite mine explored by the Archadian Empire. At first only the Phase 1 site and dig are accessible, however after defeating at least 10 Espers, the Garif Geomancer will open up the gate to Phase 2 where the enemies become much tougher and the Esper Zodiark can be located, fought, and obtained if defeated. Phase 2 can be accessed from the Feywood, but only a small portion is accessible. The rest of it will be blocked off by a mine cart until the Esper Zodiark is defeated. When accessing Phase 2 it is recommended that you wait until your party's average level is above level 70.

Location
The Henne Mines are located just to the southwest of Jahara, and at first are only accessible via Chocobo through the Ozmone Plains. Phase 2 is also accessible through the Feywood, but only a portion of the Phase 2 Shaft. The rest of Phase 2 is blocked off unless you complete the Mind Flayer clan hunt, obtain 10 Espers, and speak to the Garif Geomancer in Jahara. He will open the east gate in the Ore Separation section. It is recommended that your character's levels are extremely high and above level 70 at least, because there are monsters that are much tougher.

Ironically, there is a location in the mines that is an excellent spot to level up. At "Pithead Junction C" is a switch that spawns a dozen or more Abysteels when pressed. With the correct Gambit set-ups, involving Curaja and Sleepga, the Abysteels can be killed with minimal difficulties. Walking two screens away and returning will cause them to respawn when the switch is pressed again. The Abysteels will leave roughly 3000 exp each, which in tandem with the right Gambits and their large numbers, makes leveling quick and easy. If the party is equipped with "Embroidered Tippets", they could potentially earn upwards of 100,00 exp with each press of the switch.

Monsters

 * Seeker
 * Etém
 * Hecteyes
 * Jelly
 * Nightmare
 * Redmaw
 * Tyranorox
 * Thunderbug
 * Abysteel
 * Gizamaluk
 * Necrofiend
 * Glaring Eye (Rare)
 * Melt (Rare)
 * Ixtab (Mark)
 * Mindflayer (Mark)
 * Tiamat (Boss)
 * Zodiark (Hidden Esper)