Ruffian is an oasis settlement in Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII located in the Dead Dunes. It is the base of operations of the bandit group known as Monoculus. It was once a town but most of the people left it.
Story[]
Lightning arrives to the Dead Dunes and is shadowed by Monoculus who fear she may be working for the Order of Salvation. She speaks to Adonis in Ruffian who tasks her with quelling a local sandstorm. Afterwards Lightning is allowed access to the boss's quarters and she is surprised to find the leader of Monoculus is Oerba Yun Fang, her old comrade. Fang enlists Lightning's aid in opening up the Temple Ruins beneath the Dead Dunes, where the holy clavis is presumed to reside.
Locations[]
Quests[]
Soul seeds[]
Mal in the bar buys soul seeds that Lightning can find from chaos infusions.
Old Rivals[]
After talking with Tobias at the Ruffian settlement's general store, Lightning must seek out Ramon in Giant's Sandbox, near a teleport stone in Temple Ruins North Gate. After starting and completing His Wife's Dream quest, returning to Tobias completes the quest. He will now offer more items for sale.
Tool of the Trade[]
Elmer is found in the second floor of the Ruffian, where he says he has discarded his equipment. The Loupe is found in Atomos's Sands, north from Ruffian. Climbing the nearby observation post lets Lightning spot something glimmering on the ground. Handing the Loupe to Elmer completes the quest. After completing the quest, Elmer will appraise unappraised items for Lightning. Lightning also receives a random amount of Bronzed, Silvered, or Crystal Medals.
Adonis's Audition[]
After talking to Adonis in Ruffian Lightning can accept the trail to join the Monoculus. Her task is to quell a sandstorm. The location is marked on the map, and the fastest way to get there is by warping to the nearby teleport stone: Near God's Wrath. After battling a Gurangatch, Adonis congratulates Lightning on her success and she uses the crux to quell the storm. Adonis rushes back to Ruffian and finding him there and talking to him again completes the quest.
Skeletons in the Closet[]
Lightning must exterminate the Skeleton species by defeating Skeleton Ω. To make Skeleton Ω appear, she must slay 60 of them (the number remaining is displayed on the quest's page in the menu), or, alternatively, fight the Skeleton Ω in Ultimate Lair. After vanquishing the foe, returning to Jamus in Ruffian main building completes the quest.
Shops[]
Aside from Tobias's General Store, shops in Ruffian are unavailable until after viewing the first mural in the Temple Ruins.
Tobias's General Store[]
| Item | Price | Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Potion | 360 gil | From Day 1 to Day 5 |
| Hi-Potion | 480 gil | From Day 6 |
| X-Potion | 640 gil | From Day 11 |
| Remedy | 580 gil | Default |
| Mega Remedy | 980 gil | From Day 11, Complete Roadworks III quest |
| Phoenix Down | 1280 gil | Default |
| Veil Potion | 480 gil | From Day 11, Complete Roadworks II quest |
| Regen Potion | 980 gil | From Day 11, Complete Roadworks II quest |
| Enaero Potion | 640 gil | From Day 11, Complete Roadworks II quest |
Lady Luck Forge[]
| Item | Type | Price | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberator | Weapon | 4900 gil | From Day 1 to Day 7 |
| Salvation | Weapon | 72000 gil | From Day 1 to Day 7 |
| Prytwen | Shield | 500 gil | From Day 1 to Day 7 |
| Femme Fatale | Weapon | 4000 gil | From Day 1 to Day 9 |
| Delilah's Temptation | Weapon | 45000 gil | From Day 8 |
| Wyvern Lance | Weapon | 4000 gil | From Day 1 to Day 9 |
| Seagod's Spear | Weapon | 45000 gil | From Day 8 |
| Pendragon | Shield | 2600 gil | From Day 1 to Day 9 |
| Dame du Lac | Shield | 36000 gil | From Day 1 to Day 9 |
| Aquamarine Waltz | Shield | 4000 gil | From Day 8 |
| Amethyst Anthem | Shield | 4000 gil | From Day 8 |
| Carmen's Dance | Weapon | 88000 gil | From Day 10 |
| Demon Claw | Weapon | 88000 gil | From Day 10 |
| Carnelian Choir | Shield | 32000 gil | From Day 10 |
| Emerald Ensemble | Shield | 32000 gil | From Day 10 |
| Salome's Kiss | Weapon | 196000 gil | Hard Mode |
| Morgan le Fay | Weapon | 420000 gil | Hard Mode |
| Ramuh's Horn | Weapon | 196000 gil | Hard Mode |
| Hades' Fang | Weapon | 420000 gil | Hard Mode |
| Crystal Silence | Shield | 360000 gil | Hard Mode |
| Dark Discord | Shield | 360000 gil | Hard Mode |
Bandits' Best Outfitters[]
| Item | Type | Price | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bold Vanguard | Garb | 1250 gil | Default |
| Dangerous Blossom | Garb | 1250 gil | Default |
| Divergence | Garb | 5000 gil | From Day 8 |
| Sand Fox | Garb | 5000 gil | From Day 8 |
| La Fouldre | Garb | 100000 gil | Hard Mode |
| Lovely Eyepatch | Adornment | 320 gil | Default |
| Sailor's Tricorne | Adornment | 380 gil | Default |
| Hotblooded Tricorne | Adornment | 380 gil | Default |
| Witch's Pointy Hat | Adornment | 350 gil | Default |
| Scholar's Peaked Hat | Adornment | 350 gil | Default |
| Dapper Hat | Adornment | 350 gil | Default |
Barkeep[]
| Food | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Cactuar Tequila | Restores some HP. | 170 gil |
| Lizard Meat Nachos | Restores a great deal of HP. | 300 gil |
| Sahagin Jerky | Fully restores HP. | 450 gil |
Treasures[]
- Bhakti's Oil (next to Tobias)
- Gurangatch Notes (counter clockwise up the stairs)
Musical themes[]
"Bandit Gang Monoculus" plays when Lightning reunites with Fang.
In the bar a singer performs a vocal arrangement of "Eternal Wind", the theme of Final Fantasy III. A full arrangement of the song appears on the game's Original Soundtrack PLUS.
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