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Lhusu Mines
ルース魔石鉱 (Rūsu Maseki-kō?)
Background information
Type	Cave
Region	Purvama
Gameplay details
Items	Treasures
Enemies	Steeling Skeleton Skull Defender Slaven Gazer Vampyr Dullahan Headless Bug Dark Lord Pandora Malboro Aeronite Abysteel Killer Mantis Ba'Gamnan (Boss) Bwagi (Boss) Gijuk (Boss) Rinok (Boss) Hunts and Rares
Quests	Site 11 Key Hunts: Rocktoise, Antlion, Gilgamesh, Nidhogg, Diabolos Rare Game: Aerieel, Disma, Gemhorn, Bombshell

The Lhusu Mines: One of the richest veins in Ivalice.

Balthier

The Lhusu Mines is a location in Ivalice in the world of Final Fantasy XII. It is located in Bhujerba, which resides on the sky continent of Dorstonis. Among the mines' interesting features is that, as it is located on a sky continent, the deeper one gets into the mines the lighter it gets. Normally the mines are protected by a paling, however, it has fallen and monsters have invaded the site. It can be speculated the paling has been allowed to fall deliberately, as to prevent the Empire from obtaining more magicite. Miners around town talk how the mines yield much less magicite and of lower quality than before, and when the party ventures inside, no mining appears to be taking place.

When the party enters the mines to rescue Penelo, the enemies' levels are 7–13. As the player gets further and goes after the mark, Antlion, and receives the key, the enemies' levels are 38–43. If the player uses the Site 11 key to unlock the gate, they get the option to venture into the deepest part of the mines where the enemies' levels rise to 59–64.

Sage Knowledge

A crystal mine located on the sky continent of Dorstonis. Many years have passed since the ore veins were first discovered here, yet even today, high-quality ores are found and processed in these well-worked shafts. Many claim that the success of the mines is due to a project begun many centuries past by the Ondore family, whereby mining across their domains was closely regulated, never permitting too much to be drawn from one place, thereby allowing the magicite crystals to naturally recover. The Lhusu Mines are most famous for their high caliber of skystone, the material which enables airships to ply the skies, and memstone, a variety of magicite that can store sound and even images in its unique crystalline structure. Unfortunately, the dense concentrations of Mist in the mines lure all manner of beasts, and when mining expeditions are planned, palings must be erected to keep such creatures at bay.

Sage Knowledge 52, Lhusu Mines

Story

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Ghis and Ondore in Lhusu Mines.

Like the Henne Mines, Lhusu Mines is a magicite mine. It is located near the city of Bhujerba, and previously was a major source of magicite for the Archadian Empire. Lhusu Mines is still providing the Empire's Draklor Laboratory with magicite, but it's done in secret in a venture led by Dr. Cid and funded by Vayne Solidor. Judge Ghis has come to Bhujerba to talk to Marquis Ondore about the affairs, and the two visit the mines.

Vaan, Balthier, Fran, and Basch also head into the mines to rescue Penelo, whom Ba'Gamnan is holding hostage there. Larsa Ferrinas Solidor, Vayne's younger brother, joins them as well. He uses the alias "Lamont" to stay undercover, as he wants to find out if the rumors are true about Bhujerba providing Draklor with magicite to create manufacted nethicite. Penelo is being used as bait for a trap set by several bangaa to capture Balthier, but once Balthier and friends set foot in the mine, the bangaa deem her worthless and release her.

Penelo captured in Lhusu Mines.

The party explores the depths of the mine without finding Penelo. "Lamont" finds a magicite vein and his suspicions are confirmed. Balthier questions him about this and realizes "Lamont's" true identity, but before he can squeeze answers out of him, Ba'Gamnan and his gang interrupt them. Larsa runs out of the mines telling the others to follow, and Balthier and his friends have the chance to either fight Ba'Gamnan or follow Larsa.

The freed Penelo runs through the mines and bumps into Ghis and the Marquis. Ghis is furious having found a civilian in the mines that houses Empire's secrets, but Larsa steps on the scene and rescues her, taking her away with him. After Vaan and his friends find out where Penelo has gone they follow.

Later the party can return to the mines to fight several marks, including the legendary Gilgamesh.

Spoilers end here.

Locations

The Lhusu Mines can be ventured in from the Skycity of Bhujerba in Lhusu square.

• Shaft Entry (to Bhujerba)
• Oltam Span
• Transitway 1
• Shunia Twinspan
• Site 2
• Site 3
• Transitway 2
• Tasche Span
• Site 9
• Site 11
• Lasche Span
• Site 5
• Site 6 South
• Site 6 North
• Staging Area
• Site 7

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Treasures

See also: Treasure (Final Fantasy XII)

In the original version, Knot of Rust is the most common treasure in the mines, all treasures being able to give one. Motes are the other common treasures. With the Diamond Armlet equipped there is a small chance of obtaining an Elixir or Hi-Ether from the treasures instead. During the player's first visit, there can be a treasure in Transitway 1 that may contain a Killer Bow. In Site 2 area, before the spot where Rocktoise is fought, there can be a treasure that may have the Assassin's Dagger.

Later, when the Antlion hunt becomes available, the player can venture deeper into the mines. In Site 9, behind the minecart, the player may find a Morning Star, a powerful weapon to obtain early. At the deepest end, in the cave where Antlion is fought, the player may find the original version's ultimate gun, Fomalhaut, and since the treasure respawns it is possible to to obtain multiple Fomalhauts. Deeper into the mines still, with the Site 11 Key the player can go to the deepest reaches of the mines, where Gilgamesh is fought. Treasures here are either Knots of Rust, Motes, or Ethers. The northernmost area where the player must cross through a hidden passage has a treasure that has 50% chance to spawn, but when it does, it will always be the Aegis Shield. Once the treasure has been claimed, it will never respawn. The dead-end on the northeast side of the Site 6 South area can have the armor Maximillian, and this treasure also respawns.

Treasure locations for the Zodiac versions.

In the Zodiac versions, the treasures are different. At the Shaft Entry, the player can find the Silence spell. Transitway 1 has the Numerology Technick. Site 2 has a bug where the treasures there disappear after fighting Ba'Gamnan. Site 3 has some weapons. Site 9 has Indigo Pendant, a good accessory, as well as Expose, a good Technick. Site 11 has numerous good weapon, and Lache Span has Dragon Whisker. Site 5 has the Bone of Byblos, a new weapon added to the Zodiac versions. Site 6 South has the Germinas Boots near the south exit to the save crystal in the small room; the chest has a 25% chance to appear, but it always contains the Germinas Boots. Germinas Boots is one of the best accessories to equip on a Shikari or Archer to boost their damage due to their large Speed boost.

Site 6 North has Maximillian, the best heavy armor, and the Whale Whisker. In the depths of the mines, the player can find the ultimate black magick spell, Scathe, and the katana Masamune with an excellent combo-rate.

Shaft Entry

Zodiac

Chest	Spawns	Holds Gil%	Gil	Normal Treasure		Diamond Armlet Treasure
1	100%	0%	N/A	Silence
2	70%	35%	≤ 220 gil	Item 1	Item 2	Common	Rare
				Aquara Mote	Bronze Mace	Knot of Rust	Meteorite (A)
3	70%	35%	≤ 220 gil	Item 1	Item 2	Common	Rare
				Aquara Mote	Hi-Potion	Knot of Rust	Meteorite (A)
4	70%	40%	≤ 220 gil	Item 1	Item 2	Common	Rare
				Aquara Mote	Osafune	Knot of Rust	Meteorite (B)
5	70%	30%	≤ 220 gil	Item 1	Item 2	Common	Rare
				Dark Mote	Chronos Tear	Knot of Rust	Meteorite (A)
6	70%	30%	≤ 220 gil	Item 1	Item 2	Common	Rare
				Aero Mote	Ether	Knot of Rust	Meteorite (A)

Original

Chest	Spawns	Holds Gil%	Normal Treasure			Diamond Armlet Treasure
1	85%	50%	Gil	Item 1	Item 2	Gil	Common	Rare
			≤ 260 gil	Knot of Rust	Dark Mote	≤ 700 gil	Knot of Rust	Hi-Ether
2	85%	50%	Gil	Item 1	Item 2	Gil	Common	Rare
			≤ 270 gil	Knot of Rust	Onion Arrows	≤ 700 gil	Knot of Rust	Hi-Ether

Oltam Span

These chests only appear in the Zodiac versions.

Chest	Spawns	Holds Gil%	Gil	Normal Treasure		Diamond Armlet Treasure
7	75%	40%	≤ 240 gil	Item 1	Item 2	Common	Rare
				Dark Mote	Topkapi Hat	Knot of Rust	Meteorite (B)
8	75%	40%	≤ 240 gil	Item 1	Item 2	Common	Rare
				Aero Mote	Onion Bombs	Knot of Rust	Meteorite (A)
9	75%	40%	≤ 240 gil	Item 1	Item 2	Common	Rare
				Dark Mote	Echo Herbs	Knot of Rust	Meteorite (A)

Transitway 1

Zodiac

Chest	Spawns	Holds Gil%	Gil	Normal Treasure		Diamond Armlet Treasure
10	75%	30%	≤ 270 gil	Item 1	Item 2	Common	Rare
				Balance Mote	Potion	Knot of Rust	Meteorite (A)
11	75%	30%	≤ 270 gil	Item 1	Item 2	Common	Rare
				Aero Mote	Leather Headgear	Knot of Rust	Meteorite (B)
12	100%	0%	N/A	Numerology

Original

Chest	Spawns	Holds Gil%	Normal Treasure			Diamond Armlet Treasure
3	79%	50%	Gil	Item 1	Item 2	Gil	Common	Rare
			≤ 280 gil	Knot of Rust	Dark Mote	≤ 660 gil	Knot of Rust	Elixir
4	81%	70%	Gil	Item 1	Item 2	Gil	Common	Rare
			≤ 220 gil	Knot of Rust	Killer Bow	≤ 550 gil	Knot of Rust	Elixir

Shunia Twinspan

Zodiac

Chest	Spawns	Holds Gil%	Gil	Normal Treasure		Diamond Armlet Treasure
13	80%	30%	≤ 270 gil	Potion		Common	Rare
						Knot of Rust	Meteorite (A)
14	80%	30%	≤ 270 gil	Item 1	Item 2	Common	Rare
				Potion	Aero Mote	Knot of Rust	Meteorite (A)
15	80%	30%	≤ 270 gil	Potion		Common	Rare
						Knot of Rust	Meteorite (B)

Original

Chest	Spawns	Holds Gil%	Normal Treasure			Diamond Armlet Treasure
5	90%	50%	Gil	Item 1	Item 2	Gil	Common	Rare
			≤ 150 gil	Knot of Rust	Water Mote	≤ 420 gil	Knot of Rust	Hi-Ether
6	75%	50%	Gil	Item 1	Item 2	Gil	Common	Rare
			≤ 150 gil	Knot of Rust	Dark Mote	≤ 420 gil	Knot of Rust	Hi-Ether

Site 2

Zodiac

The treasures in Site 2 will disappear and never respawn after Ba'Gamnan attacks the party. If the player defeats Ba'Gamnan immediately, the treasures are still there, but exiting Site 2 means the treasures will disappear for good. This is deemed to be a glitch as it doesn't happen in the original version. If the player wants a particular treasure from this area, they should get it before triggering the battle with Ba'Gamnan.

Chest	Spawns	Holds Gil%	Gil	Normal Treasure		Diamond Armlet Treasure
16	70%	30%	≤ 260 gil	Item 1	Item 2	Common	Rare
				Aero Mote	Steel Gorget	Knot of Rust	Meteorite (A)
17	70%	30%	≤ 260 gil	Item 1	Item 2	Common	Rare
				Potion	Serpent Rod	Knot of Rust	Meteorite (A)
18	70%	30%	≤ 260 gil	Item 1	Item 2	Common	Rare
				Dispel Mote	Ether	Knot of Rust	Meteorite (C)
19	70%	30%	≤ 260 gil	Item 1	Item 2	Common	Rare
				Cura Mote	Handkerchief	Knot of Rust	Meteorite (B)
20	70%	30%	≤ 260 gil	Item 1	Item 2	Common	Rare
				Gravity Mote	Assassin's Dagger	Knot of Rust	Meteorite (A)
21	70%	30%	≤ 260 gil	Item 1	Item 2	Common	Rare
				Hi-Potion	Gold Needle	Knot of Rust	Meteorite (A)
22	70%	30%	≤ 260 gil	Item 1	Item 2	Common	Rare
				Chronos Tear	Battle Bamboo	Knot of Rust	Meteorite (A)
23	70%	30%	≤ 260 gil	Item 1	Item 2	Common	Rare
				Aero Mote	Phoenix Down	Knot of Rust	Meteorite (A)

Original

Chest	Spawns	Holds Gil%	Gil	Normal Treasure
7	80%	50%	≤ 300 gil	Item 1	Item 2
				Knot of Rust	Dark Mote
8	80%	50%	≤ 250 gil	Item 1	Item 2
				Knot of Rust	Water Mote
9	80%	50%	≤ 250 gil	Item 1	Item 2
				Knot of Rust	G-Self: status = REF
10	80%	50%	≤ 180 gil	Item 1	Item 2
				Knot of Rust	G-Foe: HP >= 500
11	80%	70%	≤ 150 gil	Item 1	Item 2
				Knot of Rust	Assassin's Dagger

Site 3

Zodiac

Chest	Spawns	Holds Gil%	Gil	Normal Treasure		Diamond Armlet Treasure
24	100%	0%	N/A	Multiscale
25	90%	50%	≤ 450 gil	Item 1	Item 2	Common	Rare
				Dark Mote	Warp Mote	Knot of Rust	Meteorite (A)
26	90%	50%	≤ 450 gil	Item 1	Item 2	Common	Rare
				Cura Mote	Float Mote	Knot of Rust	Meteorite (A)
27	90%	50%	≤ 450 gil	Item 1	Item 2	Common	Rare
				Aquara Mote	Hastega Mote	Knot of Rust	Meteorite (A)
28	90%	50%	≤ 450 gil	Item 1	Item 2	Common	Rare
				Dispel Mote	Balance Mote	Knot of Rust	Meteorite (B)
29	100%	0%	N/A	Koga Blade
30	100%	0%	N/A	Tumulus
31	90%	50%	≤ 450 gil	Item 1	Item 2	Common	Rare
				Bio Mote	Reflectga Mote	Knot of Rust	Meteorite (B)

Original

Chest	Spawns	Holds Gil%	Normal Treasure			Diamond Armlet Treasure
12	60%	0%	Gil	Item 1	Item 2	Gil	Common	Rare
			N/A	Knot of Rust	Ether	N/A	Knot of Rust	Elixir
13	60%	0%	Gil	Item 1	Item 2	Gil	Common	Rare
			N/A	Knot of Rust	Balance Mote	N/A	Knot of Rust	Elixir
14	60%	0%	Gil	Item 1	Item 2	Gil	Common	Rare
			N/A	Knot of Rust	Ether	N/A	Knot of Rust	Elixir
15	60%	0%	Gil	Item 1	Item 2	Gil	Common	Rare
			N/A	Knot of Rust	Balance Mote	N/A	Knot of Rust	Elixir
16	100%	0%	Gil	Item 1	Item 2	Gil	Common	Rare
			N/A	Knot of Rust	Potion	N/A	Knot of Rust	Caliper

Site 9

Zodiac

Chest	Spawns	Holds Gil%	Gil	Normal Treasure		Diamond Armlet Treasure
32	100%	0%	N/A	Indigo Pendant
33	90%	50%	≤ 500 gil	Item 1	Item 2	Common	Rare
				Aquara Mote	Cura Mote	Knot of Rust	Meteorite (C)
34	90%	50%	≤ 500 gil	Item 1	Item 2	Common	Rare
				Bio Mote	Dispel Mote	Knot of Rust	Meteorite (B)
35	100%	0%	N/A	Iga Blade
36	90%	50%	≤ 500 gil	Item 1	Item 2	Common	Rare
				Dark Mote	Aeroga Mote	Knot of Rust	Meteorite (A)
37	100%	0%	N/A	Expose
38	90%	50%	≤ 500 gil	Item 1	Item 2	Common	Rare
				Aero Mote	Gravity Mote	Knot of Rust	Meteorite (B)

Original

Chest	Spawns	Holds Gil%	Normal Treasure			Diamond Armlet Treasure
17	60%	60%	Gil	Item 1	Item 2	Gil	Common	Rare
			≤ 500 gil	Knot of Rust	Morning Star	≤ 1,500 gil	Knot of Rust	Elixir
18	60%	0%	Gil	Item 1	Item 2	Gil	Common	Rare
			N/A	Knot of Rust	Fomalhaut	N/A	Knot of Rust	Elixir

Site 11

To obtain the key to open the gate to the deepest reaches of the mines, the player must first complete the hunt for Antlion. Afterward, the Site 11 Key can be found in Phon Coast Hunters' Camp, next to a fallen Bhujerban.

Zodiac

Chest	Spawns	Holds Gil%	Gil	Normal Treasure		Diamond Armlet Treasure
39	90%	50%	≤ 600 gil	Item 1	Item 2	Common	Rare
				Bubble Mote	Cura Mote	Knot of Rust	Meteorite (B)
40	<100%	0%	N/A	Orochi
41	90%	50%	≤ 600 gil	Item 1	Item 2	Common	Rare
				Bio Mote	Oil Bombs	Knot of Rust	Meteorite (A)
42	100%	0%	N/A	Zwill Crossblade
43	100%	0%	N/A	Golden Skullcap
44	100%	0%	N/A	Renewing Morion
45	90%	50%	≤ 600 gil	Item 1	Item 2	Common	Rare
				Cura Mote	Holy Mote	Knot of Rust	Meteorite (B)

Original

Chest	Spawns	Holds Gil%	Normal Treasure			Diamond Armlet Treasure
19	60%	60%	Gil	Item 1	Item 2	Gil	Common	Rare
			≤ 5,000 gil	Knot of Rust	Spica	≤ 10,000 gil	Knot of Rust	Elixir
20	60%	10%	Gil	Item 1	Item 2	Gil	Common	Rare
			≤ 200 gil	Knot of Rust	Ether	≤ 300 gil	Knot of Rust	Elixir

Lasche Span

This chest only appears in the Zodiac versions. It does not respawn.

Chest	Spawns	Holds Gil%	Gil	Normal Treasure	Diamond Armlet Treasure
44	100%	0%	N/A	Dragon Whisker

Site 5

Zodiac

Chest	Spawns	Holds Gil%	Gil	Normal Treasure		Diamond Armlet Treasure
47	90%	50%	≤ 600 gil	Item 1	Item 2	Common	Rare
				Bio Mote	Vanishga Mote	Knot of Rust	Meteorite (A)
48	90%	50%	≤ 600 gil	Item 1	Item 2	Common	Rare
				Bio Mote	Cura Mote	Knot of Rust	Meteorite (B)
49	90%	50%	≤ 600 gil	Item 1	Item 2	Common	Rare
				Dark Mote	Dispel Mote	Knot of Rust	Meteorite (A)
50	90%	50%	≤ 600 gil	Item 1	Item 2	Common	Rare
				Bio Mote	Aeroga Mote	Knot of Rust	Meteorite (C)
51	25%	0%	N/A	Bone of Byblos
52	25%	0%	N/A	Quasimodo Boots
53	90%	50%	≤ 600 gil	Item 1	Item 2	Common	Rare
				Hastega Mote	Reverse Mote	Knot of Rust	Meteorite (B)
54	90%	50%	≤ 600 gil	Item 1	Item 2	Common	Rare
				Dark Mote	Reflectga Mote	Knot of Rust	Meteorite (A)
55	100%	0%	N/A	Glimmering Robes
56	90%	50%	≤ 600 gil	Item 1	Item 2	Common	Rare
				Bubble Mote	Float Mote	Knot of Rust	Meteorite (A)
57	90%	50%	≤ 600 gil	Item 1	Item 2	Common	Rare
				Warp Mote	Lead Bolts	Knot of Rust	Meteorite (A)
58	100%	0%	N/A	Arcturus

Original

Chest	Spawns	Holds Gil%	Normal Treasure			Diamond Armlet Treasure
21	60%	0%	Gil	Item 1	Item 2	Gil	Common	Rare
			N/A	Knot of Rust	Vanishga Mote	N/A	Knot of Rust	Elixir
22	60%	0%	Gil	Item 1	Item 2	Gil	Common	Rare
			N/A	Knot of Rust	Ether	N/A	Knot of Rust	Elixir
23	60%	0%	Gil	Item 1	Item 2	Gil	Common	Rare
			N/A	Knot of Rust	Ether	N/A	Knot of Rust	Elixir
24	60%	0%	Gil	Item 1	Item 2	Gil	Common	Rare
			N/A	Knot of Rust	Balance Mote	N/A	Knot of Rust	Elixir
25	100%	0%	Gil	Item 1	Item 2	Gil	Common	Rare
			N/A	Knot of Rust	Ether	N/A	Knot of Rust	Mirage Vest
26	60%	0%	Gil	Item 1	Item 2	Gil	Common	Rare
			N/A	Knot of Rust	Escutcheon	N/A	Knot of Rust	Elixir
27	60%	0%	Gil	Item 1	Item 2	Gil	Common	Rare
			N/A	Knot of Rust	Warp Mote	N/A	Knot of Rust	Elixir
28	60%	0%	Gil	Item 1	Item 2	Gil	Common	Rare
			N/A	Knot of Rust	Float Mote	N/A	Knot of Rust	Elixir

Site 6 South

Zodiac

Chest	Spawns	Holds Gil%	Gil	Normal Treasure		Diamond Armlet Treasure
59	100%	0%	N/A	Magepower Shishak
60	90%	50%	≤ 600 gil	Item 1	Item 2	Common	Rare
				Aquara Mote	Holy Mote	Knot of Rust	Meteorite (A)
61	90%	50%	≤ 600 gil	Item 1	Item 2	Common	Rare
				Aero Mote	Aeroga Mote	Knot of Rust	Meteorite (A)
62	90%	50%	≤ 600 gil	Item 1	Item 2	Common	Rare
				Dark Mote	Wyrmfire Shot	Knot of Rust	Meteorite (A)
63	25%	0%	N/A	Germinas Boots

Original

Chest	Spawns	Holds Gil%	Normal Treasure			Diamond Armlet Treasure
29	50%	65%	Gil	Item 1	Item 2	Gil	Common	Rare
			≤ 1,000 gil	Knot of Rust	Maximillian	≤ 3,000 gil	Knot of Rust	Scathe Mote
30	80%	15%	Gil	Item 1	Item 2	Gil	Common	Rare
			≤ 100 gil	Knot of Rust	Ether	≤ 10,000 gil	Knot of Rust	Scathe Mote

Site 6 North

Zodiac

Chest	Spawns	Holds Gil%	Gil	Normal Treasure	Diamond Armlet Treasure
64	100%	0%	N/A	Maximillian
65	100%	0%	N/A	Whale Whisker

Original

Chest	Spawns	Holds Gil%	Normal Treasure			Diamond Armlet Treasure
31	50%	10%	Gil	Item 1	Item 2	Gil	Common	Rare
			≤ 1,000 gil	Knot of Rust	Scathe Mote	≤ 3,000 gil	Knot of Rust	Scathe Mote
32	50%	0%	Aegis Shield

Staging Area

This chest only appears in the Zodiac versions. It does not respawn.

Chest	Spawns	Holds Gil%	Gil	Normal Treasure	Diamond Armlet Treasure
66	100%	0%	N/A	Scathe

Site 7

This chest only appears in the Zodiac versions. It does not respawn.

Chest	Spawns	Holds Gil%	Gil	Normal Treasure	Diamond Armlet Treasure
67	100%	0%	N/A	Masamune

Quests

Site 11 Key

To get deeper into the mines the player must complete the hunt for Antlion, after which the Site 11 Key appears in the Hunters' Camp in Phon Coast, on the ground next to a Fallen Bhujerban.

Hunts

See also: Hunt (Final Fantasy XII)

The Nidhogg is the fifth mark to be listed in the Clan Primer and arguably the toughest Rank I Mark. The hunt becomes available after Vaan has masqueraded as Basch in Bhujerba, and the party has been given permission to enter Marquis Ondore's estate. Nidhogg is found in the Transitway 1 area of the Lhusu Mines, and the petitioner is conveniently located right at the mines' entrance. The player will receive a Great Serpentskin after the battle, which can be given to Dantro's wife in Dalmasca Estersand as part of the "patient in the desert" sidequest.

Diabolos is a Rank VII Mark found in the Site 11 area of the Lhusu Mines. The hunt becomes available after the events in Giruvegan. The hunt is petitioned by Miclio in Bhujerba.

Rocktoise is an Elite Mark whose hunt can be undertaken after the player returns to Rabanastre after escaping from Barheim Passage. Rocktoise was originally a small pet named Carbo, owned by a moogle named Pilika who works in the moogle-operated Technick shop in Bhujerba. Pilika had also kept a snake named Bianca, which still lingers within the shop.

The Antlion is an Elite Mark whose hunt becomes available upon reaching Mt Bur-Omisace, so if the player wishes to fight it with Larsa in the party, they should return to Rabanastre upon reaching the mountain to accept the hunt, because Larsa will leave the party if the player proceeds further in the story. Antlion can be found in the Site 9 area of the Lhusu Mines and is petitioned by Niray in Bhujerba/Staras Residence.

Gilgamesh is found in the Lhusu Mines and is fought twice. The first is on the bridge just to the west of the Gate Crystal, in a homage to the "Clash on the Big Bridge" (which is also the name of the hunt) from Final Fantasy V; a reworked version of the iconic theme plays during both fights. Gilgamesh escapes after defeat and the player must find the Site 11 Key and venture deep into the mine to Site 7. During the second fight Gilgamesh's HP is triple what he previously had, and his stats are raised.

Rare Game

See also: Rare Game

There is a 20% chance Aerieel will spawn in the Oltam Span.

Gemhorn shows up in the southwestern most part of Site 11 after the player has defeated all foes in the area, including the mimic "treasure chests".

There is a 20% chance that Bombshell will appear in the Lasche Span, so one may hunt the creature by exiting and reentering the area until it spawns. One of the items the Bombshell drops is the rare weapon Yagyu Darkblade, the strongest (second in Zodiac versions) ninja sword with an attack of 80.

To find Disma the player must have spoken to the "Huntmaster" in Phon Coast and defeated Thalassinon, which will trigger the start of the Rare Game quest. Disma is found in either Site 5 or Site 6 South. It has a 5% chance of replacing a Dark Lord in the area. Once it has been felled, it will never respawn. Disma is one of the toughest monsters.

Enemies

• Steeling
• Skeleton
• Skull Defender
• Slaven
• Gazer
• Vampyr
• Dullahan
• Headless
• Bug
• Dark Lord
• Pandora
• Malboro
• Aeronite
• Abysteel
• Killer Mantis
• Rocktoise (Elite Mark)
• Antlion (Elite Mark)
• Gilgamesh (Elite Mark)
• Nidhogg (Mark)
• Diabolos (Mark)
• Aerieel (Rare)
• Disma (Rare)
• Gemhorn (Rare)
• Bombshell (Rare)
• Ba'Gamnan (Boss)
• Bwagi (Boss)
• Gijuk (Boss)
• Rinok (Boss)

Monsters by area

Shaft Entry

Before Ba'Gamnan boss battle

Name	Status	Level
Steeling	Normal	7-8
Skull Defender	Normal	8-9
Skeleton	Normal	8-9

After Ba'Gamnan boss battle

Name	Status	Level
Steeling	Normal	7-8
Skull Defender	Normal	8-9
Skeleton	Normal	8-9
Slaven	Normal	10-11

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Oltam Span

Before Ba'Gamnan boss battle

Name	Status	Level
Aerieel	Rare	12-13
Skull Defender	Normal	8-9
Steeling	Normal	7-8

After Ba'Gamnan boss battle

Name	Status	Level
Aerieel	Rare	12-13
Skull Defender	Normal	8-9
Steeling	Normal	7-8
Slaven	Normal	10-11

Transit Way 1

First visit

Name	Status	Level
Skeleton	Normal	8-9
Skull Defender	Normal	8-9
Steeling	Normal	7-8

Until Antlion Hunt

Name	Status	Level
Nidhogg	Mark	10
Skeleton	Normal	8-9
Skull Defender	Normal	8-9
Steeling	Normal	7-8

Shunia Twinspan

First visit

Name	Status	Level
Skeleton	Normal	10-11
Skull Defender	Normal	10-11

Until Antlion Hunt

Name	Status	Level
Skeleton	Normal	10-11
Skull Defender	Normal	10-11

Site 2

First visit

Name	Status	Level
Skull Defender	Normal	8-9
Ba'Gamnan	Boss (pursues)	12
Bwagi	Boss (pursues)	11
Gijuk	Boss (pursues)	12
Rinok	Boss (pursues)	11

Until Antlion Hunt

Name	Status	Level
Rocktoise	Mark	16
Skull Defender	Normal	10-11

Map

The map can be bought from a Cartographer's Guild moogle in Lhusu Square for 650 gil.

The candle to reveal the rest of the map can be found in the southern most section of Site 5.

Areas highlighted in red are hidden passages that do not appear on the map.

Map from the original Final Fantasy XII that includes all treasure information.

Musical themes

"The Stone's Secret" from Final Fantasy XII

The background music for the entirety of the Lhusu Mines is "The Stone's Secret" (魔石の秘密, Maseki no himitsu?).

Other appearances

Pictlogica Final Fantasy

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Final Fantasy Record Keeper

The party heads for the Lhusu Mines to rescue Penelo, who has been taken prisoner by Ba'Gamnan and his cronies.

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Behind the scenes

The scene where Ba'Gamnan holds Penelo hostage in his hideout is censored from the original Japanese version of Final Fantasy XII.

Gallery

Entrance.

Near the entrance.

Party descending to the Lhusu Mines.

Bridge.

Excavation site.

The party running from Ba'Gamnan.

Activating a switch.

Big Bridge.

Deep in the mines.

Final chamber.