Hunt Club.
Hunt Club is a late game sidequest in Final Fantasy XII. The club is ran by a group of unruly bangaa hunters out of one of the docked ships in Phon Coast's Hunters' Camp. Rather than Marks, they prefer to hunt the more elusive Rare Game, and sign Vaan up for a chance to hunt for the rarest of enemies and bring back trophies as proof.
After the player completes the events at Draklor Laboratory, they can return to Hunters' Camp and the bangaa will petition Vaan to hunt for trophy Rare Game. To begin, the player must speak with the Huntmaster on the boat behind the three Shady Bangaa.
List of Trophy Rare Game[]
There are 31 trophy Rare Game in total, each yielding their own trophy. They will only spawn after the player has started the Hunt Club sidequest by talking to the Huntmaster bangaa at Phon Coast's Hunters' Camp after the storyline events in Draklor.
Like other Rare Game, the trophy game are often difficult to find and have varying spawn conditions, though they differ in that they can only be felled once and do not respawn. Because trophy game tend to have valuable steal items, the player can farm them effectively by leaving and re-entering the area, allowing the loot to replenish.
In the Zodiac versions, the in-game bestiary may not be sufficient for keeping track on which Rare Game have been felled if the player has also been doing the Trial Mode, as the trophy Rare Game also appear there but do not yield trophies.
| Name | Trophy | Rarity | Location | Requirements | Notable spoils |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspidochelon | Adamantine Trophy | ☆☆☆☆☆ | Cerobi Steppe - Feddik River | 40% chance of spawning per entry. | Scarletite - Steal. |
| Thalassinon | Shelled Trophy | ☆☆☆☆ | Phon Coast - The Vaddu Strand | Wait at the highest point for ten seconds. | Adamantite - Steal. |
| Gavial | Fur-scaled Trophy | ☆☆☆☆ | Garamsythe Waterway - No. 10 Channel | Move to the lower westernmost part and wait. | Antarctic Wind - Steal. |
| Kaiser Wolf | Fanged Trophy | ☆☆☆ | Dalmasca Westersand - Corridor of Sand | Defeat Lindbur Wolf in the Shimmering Horizons area, and after it has a 40% chance of spawning in the Corridor of Sand area. | Throat Wolf Blood - Steal |
| Dreadguard | Feathered Trophy | ☆☆☆☆☆ | Feywood - Walk of Dancing Shadow | 40% chance of spawning instead of a Mirrorknight. | — |
| Rageclaw | Sickle Trophy | ☆☆☆ | Salikawood - Piebald Path | Don't defeat any enemies in the Salikawood and wait sixty seconds appears at opposite entrance. | — |
| Biding Mantis | Scythe Trophy | ☆☆☆☆ | Golmore Jungle - The Needlebrake | In-game timer must be between :30 and :59. | — |
| Grimalkin | Whiskered Trophy | ☆☆☆☆☆ | Tchita Uplands - Uazcuff Hills | 10% chance of spawning instead of a Coeurl. | Coeurl Whisker - Steal. |
| Nazarnir | Maned Trophy | ☆☆☆☆☆ | Giza Plains - Starfall Field (Dry) | 40% chance of spawning instead of a Sleipnir. | — |
| Victanir | Maverick Trophy | ☆☆☆☆☆ | Nam-Yensa Sandsea - Yellow Sands | 40% chance of spawning. | Wargod's Band - Steal. |
| Bull Chocobo | Beaked Trophy | ☆☆☆☆☆ | Ogir-Yensa Sandsea - South Tank Approach | 40% chance of spawning. | Hi-Ether - Steal (Rare). |
| Skullash | Clawed Trophy | ☆☆☆☆☆ | Phon Coast - Cape Tialan | 40% chance of spawning. | — |
| Myath | Eternal Trophy | ☆ | Stilshrine of Miriam - Ward of Velitation | Defeat three Dragon Aevises in the Ward of Velitation area, then exit and reenter. | — |
| Anubys | Ensanguined Trophy | ☆☆☆☆☆ | Sochen Cave Palace - Mirror of the Soul | Enter the Mirror of the Soul via the Falls of Time. | — |
| Melt | Slimy Trophy | ☆☆☆☆☆ | Henne Mines - Pithead Junction B | 50% chance of spawning after flipping the gate switch. | Hastega Mote - Steal (Rare). |
| Killbug | Metallic Trophy | ☆☆☆☆ | Ozmone Plain - The Switchback | Killbug is found in a huge treasure chest when the in-game timer is between :10 and :39 minutes. | — |
| Kris | Odiferous Trophy | ☆☆☆☆☆ | Tchita Uplands - The Highland | 40% chance of spawning. | — |
| Dheed | Leathern Trophy | ☆☆☆☆☆ | Mosphoran Highwaste - Skyreach Ridge | 40% chance of spawning. | Mirage Vest - Steal (Rare). |
| Terror Tyrant | Hide-covered Trophy | ☆☆☆☆☆ | Dalmasca Estersand - Broken Sands | 40% chance of spawning instead of a Wild Saurian. | Scathe Mote - Steal. |
| Abelisk | Reptilian Trophy | ☆☆☆☆☆ | Ridorana Cataract - Echoes from Time's Garden | 30% chance of spawning. | Eight-fluted Pole - Steal (Rare). |
| Ishteen | Bony Trophy | ☆☆☆☆☆ | Barheim Passage - East-West Bypass, The Zeviah Span | Wait: odds of appearing rise by 2% every ten seconds party is in area. | Soul of Thamasa - Steal. |
| Vorres | Gravesoil Trophy | ☆☆☆☆☆ | Necrohol of Nabudis - Hall of the Ivory Covenant | Lure a Dark Elemental near the Cloister of Reason entrance. | Soul Powder - Steal (Rare). |
| Arioch | Vengeful Trophy | ☆☆☆☆☆ | Nabreus Deadlands - The Slumbermead | 40% chance of spawning. | Sage's Ring - Steal. |
| Crystal Knight | Skull Trophy | ☆ | The Great Crystal | Move from Way Stone XX to the Sagittarius Gate Switch and back in a clockwise loop. | Glimmering Robes - Steal. |
| Zombie Lord | Soulless Trophy | ☆☆☆☆ | Tomb of Raithwall - Northfall Passage | Game's timer must be between :00 and :29 minutes. | — |
| Disma | Accursed Trophy | ☆☆☆☆☆ | Lhusu Mines - Site 5, Site 6 South | 5% chance of spawning instead of a Dark Lord. | Mirage Vest - Steal (Rarest). |
| Ancbolder | Mind Trophy | ☆☆ | Paramina Rift - Karydine Glacier | Defeat all enemies in the Karydine Glacier. | — |
| Wendice | Frigid Trophy | ☆☆☆ | Sochen Cave Palace - Destiny's March | Defeat three Wendigos in the Destiny's March. | — |
| Bluesang | Cruel Trophy | ☆☆☆☆☆ | Cerobi Steppe - Crossfield | 40% chance of spawning. | Damascus Steel - Steal. |
| Avenger | Vile Trophy | ☆☆☆☆☆ | Pharos - Second Ascent - Station of Ascension | 40% chance of spawning at the bottom of the stairs leading to Reach of the Damned area. | Muramasa - Steal. |
| Alteci | Fell Trophy | ☆☆☆ | Zertinan Caverns - The Undershore | Build a chain of 12. | Behemoth Steak - Steal. |
Rewards[]
Outfitters[]
The Shifty-Eyed Man in charge of the Outfitters can be found northwest from the Hunt Club bangaa, near some crates. His stock depends on whom the player has given their hunt trophies. Because there are only 30 trophies to turn in, with Thalassinon excluded, it is impossible to unlock everything. The wares also differ between the original PlayStation 2 version and the updated Zodiac versions.
The names of the three bangaa brothers offer a hint as to the type of items the player can gain in the Outfitters by providing them with the Rare Game trophies. Atak (attack) mainly provides weapons. Blok (block) mainly provides armor and shields. Stok (stock) mainly provides accessories.
- Original
| Item | Cost | Atak | Blok | Stok |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kogarasumaru | 5040 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Demon Mail | 4410 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Thief's Cuffs | 2700 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Obelisk | 6750 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Diamond Armor | 6300 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Steel Poleyns | 900 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Murasame | 7650 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| Mirror Mail | 7290 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Winged Boots | 450 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Diamond Sword | 11250 | 15 | 0 | 0 |
| Gaia Gear | 8370 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Indigo Pendant | 4500 | 0 | 0 | 15 |
| Runeblade | 13050 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Deathbringer | 14400 | 20 | 0 | 0 |
| Dragon Mail | 11250 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Diamond Armlet | 18000 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
| Rubber Suit | 13050 | 5 | 10 | 5 |
| Gastrophetes[note 1] | 18900 | 25 | 0 | 0 |
| Magepower Shishak | 13500 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Reflectga Mote[note 1] | 270 | 0 | 0 | 25 |
| Hermes Sandals | 30000 | 5 | 5 | 15 |
| Gungnir | 25500 | 30 | 0 | 0 |
| Maximillian | 25500 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Holy Mote[note 1] | 150 | 0 | 0 | 30 |
| Ame-no-Murakumo | 41100 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Minerva Bustier | ||||
| Muramasa[note 1] | 30000 | 25 | 1 | 1 |
| Mirage Vest | 24000 | 1 | 25 | 1 |
| Sage's Ring | 33000 | 1 | 1 | 25 |
| Eight-Fluted Pole[note 1] | 35100 | 12 | 5 | 5 |
| Venetian Shield[note 1] | 20700 | 5 | 12 | 5 |
| Elixir[note 1] | 1080 | 5 | 5 | 12 |
- Zodiac
| Item | Cost | Atak | Blok | Stok |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiku-ichimonji | 9450 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Platinum Armor | 8370 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Thief's Cuffs | 3600 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Holy Lance | 13050 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Minerva Bustier | 11160 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Ruby Ring | 10200 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Ame-no-Murakumo | 13500 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| White Mask | 21750 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Opal Ring | 19200 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Stoneblade | 29250 | 15 | 0 | 0 |
| Aegis Shield | 57600 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Golden Amulet | 5400 | 0 | 0 | 15 |
| Eight-fluted Pole | 70200 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Orochi | 49500 | 20 | 0 | 0 |
| Dueling Mask | 117000 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Cat-ear Hood | 36000 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
| Maximillian | 20400 | 5 | 10 | 5 |
| Ultima Blade | 75000 | 25 | 0 | 0 |
| Grand Helm | 123750 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Bubble Belt | 47520 | 0 | 0 | 25 |
| Genji Gloves | 447000 | 5 | 5 | 15 |
| Masamune | 700000 | 30 | 0 | 0 |
| Grand Armor | 162000 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Nihopalaoa | 360000 | 0 | 0 | 30 |
| Zodiac Spear | 999999 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Zodiac Escutcheon | ||||
| Tula | 104000 | 25 | 1 | 1 |
| Grand Bolts | ||||
| Lordly Robes | 132000 | 1 | 25 | 1 |
| Indigo Pendant | 60000 | 1 | 1 | 25 |
| Artemis Bow | 61600 | 12 | 5 | 5 |
| Artemis Arrows | ||||
| Black Mask | 18600 | 5 | 12 | 5 |
| Turtleshell Choker | 11160 | 5 | 5 | 12 |
Reward for collecting all trophies[]
Depending on whom the player gives the most trophies to, there will be an additional reward after trading in all 30 trophies. The final rewards are buyable at the Outfitters.
- Original
| Trophy Recipient | Number Given | Reward |
|---|---|---|
| Atak | ≥16 | Greataxe |
| ≤15 | Caldera | |
| Blok | ≥16 | Renewing Morion |
| ≤15 | Chaperon | |
| Stok | ≥16 | Sage's Ring |
| ≤15 | Agate Ring |
- Zodiac
| Trophy Recipient | Number Given | Reward |
|---|---|---|
| Atak | ≥16 | Zodiac Spear |
| ≤15 | Staff of the Magi | |
| Blok | ≥16 | Zodiac Escutcheon |
| ≤15 | Ensanguined Shield | |
| Stok | ≥16 | Ribbon |
| ≤15 | Sage's Ring |
Hunt Club Owner[]
The Hunt Club Owner is found in the Highgarden Terrace in Archades. He will reward the player for finding the 31 trophy monsters. Highgarden Terrace is accessible with a Sandalwood Chop, an item granting its owner access to the higher class areas of Archades.
| Trophies | Reward |
|---|---|
| 5 | Aries Gem & Libra Gem |
| 10 | Taurus Gem & Scorpio Gem |
| 15 | Gemini Gem & Sagittarius Gem |
| 20 | Cancer Gem & Capricorn Gem |
| 25 | Leo Gem & Aquarius Gem |
| 30 | Virgo Gem & Pisces Gem |