Trial Mode Stage 99.
Trial Mode is a bonus mode in the Zodiac versions of Final Fantasy XII. Using the save data from the game, the Trial Mode will load the characters and their current stats, which means that, if there are guests in the data, they will be loaded into the Trial Mode as well.
The mode has 100 stages, and after completing each 10th stage, the player can save their progress and receive a reward. In the International Zodiac Job System version, Trial Mode saves and Game Data saves are meant to be separated, because if the Game Data is overwritten by the Trial Mode save, the Game Data will be lost. In The Zodiac Age version, the player can save Trial Mode data to their main game save and receive items, but overwriting that save with a main game save will erase the Trial Mode progress. In this version, it is possible to farm items from the Trial Mode. For example, if the player wants Ribbons from Stage 49, they should steal one, beat the floor, and go to the next one. At Stage 50, the player should exit back to the title screen, load their game save to lose the trial progress (the player keeps the Ribbon). The player can save their game, return to the title screen, and start Trial Mode again from Stage 1.
In The Zodiac Age, the game also performs an auto-save at the beginning of every stage up to Stage 99, which means that the player may only transfer items obtained up to Stage 99, as clearing Stage 100 does not perform an auto-save, which is required for the transfer back to the main game.
There is no shop accessible between stages, so the player should bring as many useful items as possible before starting the Trial Mode. Each stage also has treasure chests, and the enemies yield various items and equipment. Any status effects present on a character, beneficial or negative, are retained from one stage to the next.
Experience points are not gained in Trial Mode, meaning that the player must progress as far as they are able using the levels of the characters as they were when beginning Trial Mode. License points are earned. In The Zodiac Age, the player may spend the license points after loading the game from a Trial Mode save, and even during Trial Mode, however, changes made mid-trial are only saved while in the trial, and need to reapplied after exiting. Alternatively, the player may earn gil by equipping Cat-ear Hood accessories, which again will be transferred. Additionally, the world map and Clan Primer are inaccessible during Trial Mode.
As Trial Mode can be accessed at any time, the player, if able to best the trials, may be able to obtain items and equipment well before they could normally be obtained, as well as view monsters and locations they have not yet reached within the game itself. This is especially true if the player is using New Game+ or boosters.
Completing the 50th stage in The Zodiac Age awards the "Judge Magister" trophy/achievement. Completing the final stage awards the "Imperator" trophy/achievement. Additionally, enemies defeated in Trial Mode are added to the game's bestiary, including both Rare Game and Trophy Rare Game enemies, but the player cannot get the actual trophies in Trial Mode and will still need to find the trophy Rare Game in the main game for the Hunt Club sidequest. In The Zodiac Age, if the player defeats an enemy that unlocks an achievement or trophy during Trial Mode, it will be granted if the player has not already achieved it for defeating the enemy in the main game. The player will also find the respective Sky Pirate's Den sprite waiting if they load the game from that Trial Mode save.
Stages[]
Let the trial commence.
Optional means that it is not mandatory to defeat that specific enemy to pass the trial, and it is not even necessary for it to appear. For example, against the Ba'Gamnan gang, defeating the leader will end the fight. Therefore, his allies are optional.
The player obtains items from the enemies and from the treasures placed on the battlefield. Almost all enemies can be stolen from with the same success chance as in the main game (equipping Thief's Cuffs improves the success rate). The enemies yield different items than in the main game. The main enemies tend to yield equipment, and the regular enemies that accompany them often give useful motes and healing items. Some enemies are optional spawns, and if the player discovers how to spawn them, they can usually be poached. The optional spawns tend to have a very low chance of dropping an Elixir when killed. Enemies do not yield loot, only items that can actually be used during the trials.
Trial Mode cleared.
Enemies that must be defeated to complete the stage do not drop items, apart from the initial Stage 45 enemies that must be defeated before the proper trial enemy appears. Having the applicable Monographs and Canopic Jar yields more drops like in the main game, but the Monographs usually yield Knots of Rust, and the Canopic Jar very rarely yields Dark Matter.
Most stages have two treasures, though some have more. The treasures are usually different depending on whether the looter equips the Diamond Armlet or not. Three late stages have random chance for which treasure the player gets, like most of the treasures in the main game. Treasures must be looted mid-battle. Every ten stages, the player also gets a bonus reward.
Treasures and notable steals/drops/poaches are listed below.
Stage 1–10[]
| Trial | Stage | Treasures |
|---|---|---|
1
|
Dire Rat x6 Location: Garamsythe Waterway Overflow Cloaca |
Normal - Diamond Armlet Diamond Armlet - First Aid |
2
|
Thextera, Alpha Wolf, Alpha Hyena Location: Dalmasca Westersand Shimmering Horizons |
Normal - Dark Mote Diamond Armlet - Fire Normal - Phoenix Down |
3
|
Flowering Cactoid, Cactoids x2, Cactite x4, Ripe Rampager (optional) Ripe Rampager appears by approaching the cactus on lower ground, farthest from the starting point. Location: Dalmasca Westersand |
Steal Flowering Cactoid common - Longsword Steal Flowering Cactoid uncommon - Mythril Blade Steal Flowering Cactoid rare - Karkata Steal Ripe Rampager common - Bronze Shield Normal - Dispel Mote Normal - Chronos Tear |
4
|
Razorfin, Ichthon x4 Location: Garamsythe Waterway Overflow Cloaca |
Normal - Remedy Diamond Armlet - Pointy Hat Normal - Soleil Fang |
5
|
Nekhbet, Werewolf, Cockatrice x4 Location: Giza Plains (Dry) Throne Road |
Werewolf steal common - Windbreaker Werewolf steal uncommon - Chainmail Werewolf steal rare - Berserker Bracers Normal - Bubble Mote Normal - Gold Needle |
6
|
Cluckatrice, Chickatrice x4 Location: Giza Plains (Dry) Gizas North Bank |
Normal - Aero Mote Diamond Armlet - Onion Bolts Normal - Potion |
7
|
Judge x2, Imperial Swordsman x2 (optional), Imperial Magus (optional) Location: Dreadnought Leviathan Central Brig Access |
Normal - Ether Diamond Armlet - Bronze Armor |
8
|
Bagoly x5, Imdugud (optional) Imdugud appears if the player idles in the circular area where the Bagolys are. Location: Nam-Yensa Sandsea Yellow Sands |
Bagoly steal rare - Viking Coat
Imdugud steal common - Killer Bow Normal - Antidote Normal - Meteorite (A) |
9
|
Lich x3, Cultsworn Lich (optional) Cultsworn Lich appears by going to the right as the character faces the door. Location: Tomb of Raithwall Cloister of Flame |
Steal Lich uncommon - Agate Ring Steal Lich rare - Magick Gloves Steal Cultsworn Lich common - Golden Shield Normal - Ether Normal - Balance Mote |
10
|
Belias Location: Tomb of Raithwall Cloister of Flame (Mist) |
Steal common - Sword of Kings Steal rare - Goddess's Magicite Normal - Potion Normal - Aero Mote Bonus reward - 1,000 gil, Hi-Potion x10, Handkerchief x15 |
Stage 11–20[]
| Trial | Stage | Treasures |
|---|---|---|
11
|
Croakadile Location: Garamsythe Waterway No. 10 Channel |
Steal common - Fiery Arrows Steal uncommon - Long Bolts Steal rare - Aqua Shot Normal - Serum Normal - Dark Mote |
12
|
Jelly x8, Melt (optional) For Melt to appear, the player must kill at least five Jellies, but not all of them, then stand in front of the gate switch facing the wall. Location: Henne Mines Pithead Junction A |
Melt steal common - Golden Armor Melt steal uncommon - Shielded Armor Melt steal rare - Shell Shield Normal - Rime Fang Normal - Remedy |
13
|
Tiamat Location: Henne Mines Ore Separation |
Steal - Assassin's Dagger
Normal - Meteorite (A) Normal - Potion |
14
|
Panther x5 Location: Golmore Jungle Dell of the Dreamer |
Normal - Hi-Potion Diamond Armlet - Kilimweave Shirt Normal - Aquara Mote |
15
|
Elder Wyrm, Treant x2 (optional) Location: Golmore Jungle Dell of the Dreamer |
Steal - Shell Shield
Normal - Meteorite (A) Normal - Phoenix Down |
16
|
Mateus, Ice Azer x5 (optional) Location: Stilshrine of Miriam Hall of Worth (Mist) |
Steal common - Ice Shield Steal rare - Icebrand Normal - Ether |
17
|
Mindflayer x3 The party's MP is continually being sapped Location: Henne Mines Special Charter Dig |
Steal common - Rose Corsage Steal uncommon - Power Armlet Steal rare - Maduin Gear Normal - Hi-Potion Normal - Aero Mote |
18
|
Ring Wyrm Location: Dalmasca Westersand Wyrm's Nest |
Steal common - Bone Helm Steal uncommon - Pirate Hat Steal rare - Black Cowl Normal - Ether |
19
|
Earth Tyrant Location: Dalmasca Westersand Wyrm's Nest (sandstorm) |
Steal common - Broadaxe Steal uncommon - Hornito Steal rare - Main Gauche Normal - Gold Needle Normal - Aeroga Mote |
20
|
Vulture x6 Location: Mosphoran Highwaste Empyrean Seat |
Normal - Aero Mote Diamond Armlet - Stone Bolts Normal - Remedy Bonus reward - 2,000 gil, Phoenix Down x10, Domaine Calvados x5 |
Stage 21–30[]
| Trial | Stage | Treasures |
|---|---|---|
21
|
King Bomb, Bombs x3 (optional) King Bomb can summon more Bombs Location: Golmore Jungle Dell of the Dreamer |
Steal common - Onion Bombs Steal uncommon - Flametongue Steal rare - Oil Bombs Normal - Ether Normal - Vanishga Mote |
22
|
Topstalk, Deadly Nightshade x8 Location: Sochen Cave Palace Hall of Lambent Darkness |
Normal - Hi-Potion Diamond Armlet - Ringmail Normal - Bacchus's Wine |
23
|
Pumpkin Star, Pumpkin Head x8 Location: Sochen Cave Palace Hall of Lambent Darkness |
Normal - Knot of Rust Diamond Armlet - Calot Hat |
24
|
Mandragora Prince, Mandragora x8 Location: Sochen Cave Palace Hall of Lambent Darkness |
Normal - Warp Mote Diamond Armlet - Aqua Shot Normal - Hi-Ether |
25
|
Onion Queen, Wild Onion x8 Location: Sochen Cave Palace Hall of Lambent Darkness |
Normal - Aero Mote Diamond Armlet - Poisona |
26
|
Alraune King, Alraune x8 Location: Sochen Cave Palace Hall of Lambent Darkness |
Normal - Gold Needle Diamond Armlet - Iron Armor |
27
|
Topstalk, Pumpkin Star, Mandragora Prince, Onion Queen, Alraune King Location: Sochen Cave Palace Hall of Lambent Darkness |
Steal Mandragora Prince - Sash
Steal Alraune King - Pheasant Netsuke Steal Onion Queen - Bowline Sash Steal Pumpkin Star - Nishijin Belt Steal Topstalk - Black Belt Normal - Balance Mote |
28
|
Wendice, Striker x3, Cubus (optional) Cubus can appear when the player checks in the corners of the map. |
Steal Wendice common - Lightning Arrows Steal Wendice uncommon - Black Bolts Steal Wendice rare - Stun Bombs Drop Cubus rare - Chaos Mace Normal - Rime Fang Normal - Chronos Tear |
29
|
Ahriman, Ahriman copy x6 (optional) Location: Sochen Cave Palace Hall of Shadowlight |
Steal common - Thief's Cap Steal uncommon - Hypnocrown Steal rare - Black Robes Normal - Hastega Mote Normal - Potion |
30
|
Gil Snapper, Storm Elemental x3 (optional), Bansat (supports the party) Location: Giza Plains (Rains) Tracks of the Beast |
Steal common - Turtleshell Choker Steal rare - Thief's Cuffs Normal - Gravity Mote Normal - X-Potion Normal - Ether Bonus reward - 3000 gil, Ether x10, Echo Herbs x15 |
Stage 31–40[]
| Trial | Stage | Treasures |
|---|---|---|
31
|
Bansat, Seeq Fisher x4, Apsara (optional) Apsara appears when the player passes by some puddles, to the other side of a large rock. This area has unusually many chests: five. Location: Giza Plains (Rains) Tracks of the Beast |
Drop Apsara uncommon - Diamond Shield Drop Apsara rare - Platinum Armor Drop Apsara very rare - Elixir Steal Apsara uncommon - Power Rod Steal Apsara rare - Multiscale Poach Apsara rare - Crown of Laurels Normal - Potion Normal - Cura Mote Normal - Gravity Mote Normal - Hi-Ether |
32
|
Zalera, Dead Bones x4 (optional) Dead Bones keep spawning Location: Barheim Passage Terminus No. 7 |
Steal common - Time Bolts Steal uncommon - Doom Mace Steal rare - Hunting Crossbow Normal - Bio Mote Normal - Scathe Mote Normal - Nu Khai Sand |
33
|
Scythe Mantis x4 Location: Zertinan Caverns |
Normal - Eye Drops Diamond Armlet - Wizard's Hat Normal - Hastega Mote |
34
|
Marilith, Bogey x3 (optional) Bogeys spawn when the player explores the map. Location: Zertinan Caverns |
Steal common - Platinum Shield Steal uncommon - Platinum Helm Steal rare - Platinum Armor Drop Bogey very rare - Iga Blade Normal - Soleil Fang Normal - Domaine Calvados |
35
|
Adrammelech, Skulwyrm x2 (optional) Skulwyrms spawn in the dead ends. Location: Zertinan Caverns Athroza Quicksands |
Steal common - Ras Algethi Steal uncommon - Traitor's Bow Steal rare - Rubber Suit Normal - Phoenix Down Normal - Potion |
36
|
Dreadguard, Mirrorknight x4 Location: Feywood Antiquity's End |
Normal - Ether Diamond Armlet - Black Belt Normal - Meteorite (A) Normal - Potion |
37
|
Behemoth x5 Location: Giruvegan Gate of Water |
Steal rare - Hammerhead
Normal - Balance Mote Normal - Ether |
38
|
Mythril Golem x3 Location: Giruvegan Gate of Wind |
Steal rare - Gold Hairpin
Normal - Bio Mote Normal - Hi-Ether |
39
|
Shemhazai, Ose x2 (optional) Location: Giruvegan Gate of Wind |
Steal uncommon - Treaty-Blade Steal rare - Dawn Shard Normal - Dark Matter Normal - Potion |
40
|
Gavial, Baritine Croc x2 Location: Garamsythe Waterway Nr. 10 Channel |
Steal - Thief's Cuffs
Normal - Phoenix Down Normal - Aeroga Mote Bonus reward - 4000 gil, Phoenix Down x10, Reverse Mote x3 |
Stage 41–50[]
| Trial | Stage | Treasures |
|---|---|---|
41
|
Orthros, White Mousse x3 Location: Garamsythe Waterway West Sluice Control |
Steal Orthros uncommon - Wyrmfire Shot Steal Orthros rare - Defender Normal - Dark Mote Normal - Remedy |
42
|
Cúchulainn, Foobar x4 (optional) HP is continually being sapped in this battle. Location: Garamsythe Waterway No. 1 Cloaca |
Steal common - Cameo Belt Steal uncommon - Indigo Pendant Steal rare - Hermes Sandals Normal - Aquara Mote Normal - Ether |
43
|
Deathclaw x4, Pallicant (optional) Pallicant will appear by going to the end of the map (where the treasures are) and returning. Location: Pharos First Ascent, They Who Thirst Not |
Drop Pallicant uncommon - Penetrator Crossbow Drop Pallicant rare - Kaiser Shield Drop Pallicant very rare - Elixir Steal Pallicant common - Minerva Bustier Poach Pallicant - Gastrophetes Normal - Meteorite (B) Normal - Potion |
44
|
Antlion, Killer Mantis x4 (optional) Location: Lhusu Mines Site 7 |
Steal Antlion rare - Dragon Shield
Normal - Ether Normal - Balance Mote |
45
|
Vishno, Brainpan x2, Deidar x2, Crusader x16-32 (optional) The Brainpans and Deidars must be killed for Vishno to appear. Once it does, Crusaders will continuously spawn. Location: Pharos |
Steal Vishno common - Judicer's Staff Steal Vishno uncommon - Scathe Mote Steal Vishno rare - Maximillian Poach Brainpan rare - Runeblade Normal - Soleil Fang Normal - Knot of Rust |
46
|
Purobolos x6 Location: Pharos |
Normal - X-Potion Diamond Armlet - Recurve Crossbow |
47
|
Aeronite x2 Location: Pharos Third Ascent Spire Ravel - 2nd Flight |
Steal or poach common - Eksir Berries
Normal - Hi-Potion Normal - Bio Mote |
48
|
Tower, Zombie Warlock x16-32 (optional) Zombie Warlocks spawn continuously. Location: Pharos Third Ascent Spire Ravel - 2nd Flight |
Steal Tower - Assassin's Arrows
Normal - Hi-Ether Normal - Reverse Mote |
49
|
Hashmal, Reaver x2 (optional) Location: Pharos Third Ascent - Heaven's Challenge |
Steal Hashmal uncommon - Elixir Steal rare - Ribbon Poach Reaver rare - Greataxe Normal - Gravity Mote Normal - Phoenix Down |
50
|
Famfrit, Abaddon x3 (optional) Location: Pharos Third Ascent - Womb of the Sun-Cryst |
Steal Famfrit common - Hi-Ether Steal Famfrit uncommon - Elixir Steal Famfrit rare - Wyrmhero Blade Normal - Aquara Mote Normal - Domaine Calvados Bonus reward - 5000 gil, X-Potion x10, Chronos Tear x15 |
Stage 51–60[]
| Trial | Stage | Treasures |
|---|---|---|
51
|
Helvinek, Oversoul x2 Location: Stilshrine of Miriam Hall of Worth |
Steal Helvinek common - Chaos Bombs Steal Helvinek uncommon - Dark Shot Steal Helvinek rare - Grand Bolts Normal - Balance Mote Normal - Hi-Ether |
52
|
Catoblepas, War-chief Supinelu (supports the party) Location: Zertinan Caverns |
Steal Catoblepas rare - Golden Axe
Normal - Ether Normal - Meteorite (A) |
53
|
War-chief Supinelu, Garif Adventurer x2 Location: Zertinan Caverns |
Steal War-chief Supinelu rare - Dragon Whisker
Normal - Remedy Normal - Reflectga Mote |
54
|
Deathscythe, Reaper x2 Location: Great Crystal |
Steal Deathscythe uncommon - Black Robes Steal Reaper uncommon - Crown of Laurels Normal - Meteorite (B) Normal - Phoenix Down |
55
|
Tyrant, Piscodaemon x3 The party's MP is continually sapped. Location: Great Crystal |
Steal Tyrant uncommon - Artemis Bow Steal Tyrant rare - Gastrophetes Steal Piscodaemon rare - Black Mask Normal - Dark Mote Normal - Hi-Potion |
56
|
Larva Eater, Elvoret x4 Location: Great Crystal |
Normal - Hastega Mote Diamond Armlet - Fira Normal - Nu Khai Sand |
57
|
Helm-Rook x2, Spinner-Rook x2, Sphere-Rook x2 Location: Sky Fortress Bahamut Central Lift |
Normal - Bio Mote Diamond Armlet - Stona Normal - Hi-Potion |
58
|
Trickster, Black Chocobo, Red Chocobo, Brown Chocobo, Green Chocobo Location: Golmore Jungle Dell of the Dreamer |
Steal Trickster uncommon - Hermes Sandals Steal Trickster rare - Bubble Belt Normal - Meteorite (A) Normal - X-Potion |
59
|
Ba'Gamnan, Rinok (optional), Gijuk (optional), Bwagi (optional), Monid (supports the party) Location: Nam-Yensa Sandsea Withering Shores |
Steal Ba'Gamnan uncommon - Caldera Steal Ba'Gamnan rare - Bone of Byblos Normal - Phoenix Down Normal - Float Mote |
60
|
Monid, Bangaa Hunter x2, Rabanastre Watch x2 Location: Nam-Yensa Sandsea Withering Shores |
Steal Monid uncommon - Magepower Shishak Steal Monid rare - Brave Suit Normal - X-Potion Normal - Aero Mote Bonus reward - 6000 gil, Phoenix Down x10, Scathe Mote x3 |
Stage 61–70[]
| Trial | Stage | Treasures |
|---|---|---|
61
|
Baknamy (sword) x2, Baknamy (gun) x3, Baknamy x3 Location: Necrohol of Nabudis The Crucible |
Normal - Float Mote Diamond Armlet - Time Bolts |
62
|
Vorpal Bunny, Biding Mantis (optional), Vampyr (optional) Biding Mantis usually spawns near the middle. Vampyr continues to spawn. Location: Golmore Jungle The Rustling Chapel |
Steal Biding Mantis uncommon - Orochi Steal Biding Mantis rare - Zodiac Spear Normal - Potion Normal - Dark Mote Normal - Ether Normal - Aquara Mote |
63
|
Ozmone Hare, Mu, Wyrdhare, Vorpal Bunny, Fury Location: Necrohol of Nabudis Cloister of Reason |
Steal Fury rare - Cat-ear Hood
Normal - Balance Mote Normal - Hi-Ether |
64
|
Humbaba Mistant x2, Vorres (optional) Vorres appears at the far side of the map where the treasures are. Location: Stilshrine of Miriam Hall of Worth |
Steal Humbaba Mistant uncommon - Ultima Blade Steal Humbaba Mistant rare - Excalibur Steal Vorres rare - Elixir Normal - Cura Mote Normal - X-Potion |
65
|
Deathgaze, Vyraal x2 Location: Mosphoran Highwaste Empyrean Seat |
Steal Deathgaze common - Tourmaline Ring Steal Deathgaze uncommon - Genji Shield Steal Deathgaze rare - Aegis Shield Steal Vyraal uncommon - Demon Shield Normal - Remedy Normal - Bio Mote |
66
|
Saloon Steward, Bangaa Pugilist x5 Location: Mosphoran Highwaste Empyrean Seat |
Steal Saloon Steward common - Amber Armlet Steal Saloon Steward uncommon - Phoenix Down Steal Saloon Steward rare - Whale Whisker Normal - Hi-Potion Normal - Shock Mote |
67
|
Shield Wyrm, Dheed Location: Mosphoran Highwaste Empyrean Seat |
Steal Shield Wyrm rare - Ring of Renewal
Steal Dheed common - Diamond Armlet Normal - Vanishga Mote Normal - Potion |
68
|
Exodus, Golem x2 (optional) Item command is disabled. Location: Mosphoran Highwaste Empyrean Seat (Mist) |
Steal Exodus common - Elixir Steal Exodus uncommon - Rod of Faith Steal Exodus rare - Golden Skullcap Normal - Elixir Normal - Lightning Fang |
69
|
Wild Malboro, Cassie x4 (optional), Spee (optional) Spee appears upon approaching the other end of the stage. Location: Golmore Jungle Dell of the Dreamer |
Steal Wild Malboro rare - Volcano
Drop Spee rare - Cat-ear Hood Normal - Aquara Mote Normal - Hi-Potion |
70
|
Carrot, Vivian x4 (optional), Crypt Bunny (optional), Krjn (supports the party) Crypt Bunny appears by going to the end of the map, to the left of the treasure. Location: Golmore Jungle Dell of the Dreamer |
Steal Carrot - Nihopalaoa
Drop Crypt Bunny rare - Cat-ear Hood Normal - Balance Mote |
Stage 71–80[]
| Trial | Stage | Treasures |
|---|---|---|
71
|
Krjn, Viera Huntress x5 Location: Golmore Jungle Dell of the Dreamer |
Steal Krjn common - Artemis Arrows Steal Krjn uncommon - Sagittarius Steal Krjn rare - Dhanusha Normal - Rime Fang Normal - Phoenix Down |
72
|
Diabolos, Avenger, Overlord Locations: Lhusu Mines Site 7 |
Steal Diabolos common - Power Armlet Steal Diabolos uncommon - Dragon Whisker Steal Diabolos rare - Vrsabha Steal Avenger common - Argyle Armlet Steal Overlord common - Blazer Gloves Normal - Remedy |
73
|
Salamand Entite, Fire Elemental x4 Location: Pharos |
Steal Salamand Entite rare - Elixir
Normal - Potion |
74
|
Mardu Entite, Storm Elemental x4 Location: Pharos |
Steal Mardu Entite rare - Elixir
Normal - Bubble Mote Normal - Domaine Calvados |
75
|
Leshach Entite, Ice Elemental x4 Location: Pharos |
Steal Leshach Entite rare - Elixir
Normal - X-Potion Normal - Gravity Mote |
76
|
Gnoma Entite, Earth Elemental x4 Location: Pharos |
Steal Gnoma Entite rare - Elixir
Normal - Remedy |
77
|
Undin Entite, Water Elemental x4 Location: Pharos |
Steal Undin Entite rare - Elixir
Normal - Aero Mote Normal - Ether |
78
|
Sylphi Entite, Air Elemental x4 Location: Pharos |
Steal Sylphi Entite rare - Elixir
Normal - Bio Mote |
79
|
Luxollid, Diakon Entite x2 Location: Pharos |
Steal Luxollid rare - Dark Matter
Normal - Shock Mote |
80
|
Vagrant Soul, Leamonde Entite x2 Location: Pharos |
Steal Vagrant Soul rare - Dark Matter
Normal - Phoenix Down Normal - Holy Mote Bonus Reward - 8000 gil, Elixir x3, Bubble Mote x2 |
Stage 81–90[]
| Trial | Stage | Treasures |
|---|---|---|
81
|
Zeromus, Dark Lord x120–240 (optional) Dark Lords continue to spawn. Magick is disabled. Location: Stilshrine of Miriam Throne of Veiled Gods (Mist) |
Steal Zeromus uncommon - Elixir Steal Zeromus rare - Circlet Normal - Dark Mote Normal - Gold Needle |
82
|
High Reaver x2, Reaver x3, Crystal Knight (optional) Crystal Knight appears when the player stands in the middle. Location: Pharos |
Steal Crystal Knight uncommon - Euclid's Sextant Steal Crystal Knight rare - Golden Skullcap Normal - Balance Mote Normal - Hi-Ether Normal - Hi-Potion |
83
|
Giruveganus x3 Location: Pharos |
Normal - Bacchus's Wine Diamond Armlet - Sorcerer's Hat Normal - Reverse Mote Normal - Ether |
84
|
Chaos, Air Chaosjet (optional), Earth Chaosjet (optional), Fire Chaosjet (optional), Water Chaosjet (optional) Attack command is disabled. Location: Necrohol of Nabudis The Crucible |
Steal Chaos common - Elixir Steal Chaos uncommon - Glimmering Robes Steal Chaos rare - Sage's Ring Steal Chaosjets rare - Elixir Normal - Hi-Potion Normal - Ether Normal - Shock Mote |
85
|
Pylraster, Abelisk, Terror Tyrant Location: Pharos First Ascent, They Who Thirst Not |
Steal Pylraster uncommon - Renewing Morion Steal Pylraster rare - Brave Suit Steal Abelisk rare - Maximillian Steal Terror Tyrant rare - Magepower Shishak Poach Terror Tyrant rare - Grand Helm Normal - Ether Normal - Hastega Mote |
86
|
Rikken, Elza, Pirate x6 Location: Pharos First Ascent, They Who Thirst Not |
Steal Rikken uncommon - Durandal Steal Rikken rare - Simha Steal Elza uncommon - Fomalhaut Normal - Domaine Calvados Normal - Dark Mote Normal - Bacchus's Wine |
87
|
Hell Wyrm Location: Sochen Cave Palace Hall of the Wroth God |
Steal uncommon - Jade Collar Steal rare - Excalibur Normal - Meteorite (A) Normal - Elixir Normal - Domaine Calvados Normal - Meteorite (B) |
88
|
Disma, Forbidden x32–48 (optional), Evil Spirit (optional) Forbiddens continue to spawn and each has a 3% chance of being replaced by an Evil Spirit. Location: Lhusu Mines Site 7 |
Steal Disma common - Demon Shield Steal Disma uncommon - Aegis Shield Steal Disma rare - Ensanguined Shield Drop Evil Spirit very rare - Elixir Normal - Bio Mote Normal - Potion Normal - Hi-Ether |
89
|
Fafnir Location: Giruvegan Gate of Fire |
Rare Steal - Grand Helm Rare Poach - Grand Armor Normal - Meteorite (C) |
90
|
Behemoth King Location: Giruvegan Gate of Fire |
Steal uncommon - Grand Helm Steal rare - Grand Armor Normal - Bubble Mote Normal - Bacchus's Wine |
Stage 91–100[]
| Trial | Stage | Treasures |
|---|---|---|
91
|
Magick Pot, Hecteyes x72-144 (optional) The Technicks command is disabled. Hecteyes spawn when Magick Pot is interacted with (given an Elixir or attacked). Location: Pharos |
Normal - Soleil Fang Diamond Armlet - Icecloud Arrows Normal - X-Potion Normal - Elixir Normal - Phoenix Down |
92
|
Shadowseer, Fenrir, Slyt, Pandaemonium, Phoenix Location: Subterra Hell's Challenge |
Steal Shadowseer rare - Elixir
Normal - Dark Mote Normal - Hi-Ether |
93
|
Lv.99 Red Chocobo x3 Location: Golmore Jungle Dell of the Dreamer |
Steal common - Elixir Steal uncommon - Megalixir Steal rare - Ribbon Normal - Balance Mote Normal - Elixir |
94
|
Gilgamesh, Enkidu (optional) Location: Lhusu Mines Site 7 |
Steal Gilgamesh common - Masamune Steal Gilgamesh uncommon - Kumbha Steal Gilgamesh rare - Wyrmhero Blade Steal Enkidu common - Genji Helm Normal - Scathe Mote Normal - X-Potion Normal - Hi-Potion |
95
|
Ultima The stage has cycling handicaps from HP Sap, MP Sap, Magick/Attack/Technick commands disabled as soon as Ultima uses Holyja. The stage has 16 treasures that all have the same loot, although there is a small chance to get a different item with Diamond Armlet. Location: Great Crystal Crystal Peak (Mist) |
Steal common - White Mask Steal uncommon - White Robes Steal rare - Lordly Robes Normal - Ether |
96
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Abysteel x36-72, Glaring Eye (optional) Glaring Eye has a 1% chance to spawn after each killed Abysteel. Location: Henne Mines Pithead Junction C |
Drop Glaring Eye very rare - Elixir
Normal - X-Potion Normal - Reverse Mote |
97
|
Zodiark Location: Henne Mines Special Charter Dig (Mist) |
Steal common - Black Mask Steal uncommon - Black Robes Steal rare - Lordly Robes Normal - Hi-Ether Normal - Hi-Potion Normal - Ether Normal - Balance Mote |
98
|
Yiazmat Location: Ridorana Cataract Colosseum |
Steal uncommon - Yagyu Darkblade Steal rare - Mesa The third treasure is on a trap. Normal - ~55555 gil Normal - ~55555 gil Normal - ~55 gil |
| 99
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Omega Mark XII The stage has twelve treasures with the same loot, but chance to yield different items with Diamond Armlet. Location: Great Crystal |
Steal common - Bonebreaker Steal uncommon - Ribbon Steal rare - Excalipur Normal - Potion (50%) / Elixir (50%) |
100
|
Judge Gabranth, Judge Ghis, Judge Bergan, Judge Drace, Judge Zargabaath Location: Sky Fortress Bahamut Central Shaft |
Steal Gabranth uncommon - Tournesol Steal Judge Ghis uncommon - Circlet Steal Judge Bergan uncommon - Genji Gloves Steal Judge Drace uncommon - Megalixir Steal Judge Zargabaath uncommon - Grand Armor Normal - Phoenix Down Normal - Bubble Mote Normal - Elixir Bonus reward - "New Game-" Mode |
Behind the scenes[]
The Trial Mode was added due to a flaw in the original version of Final Fantasy XII where the player who bothers to unlock the game's best weapons will find that they do not have any strong enough monsters left to try them on. The Trial Mode was envisioned as a challenge for this very purpose. Hiroyuki Ito, the director of Final Fantasy XII International Zodiac Job System, had heard that the bonus fight mode added to the Game Boy Advance version of Final Fantasy VI was popular, so he wanted to try something similar.[1] Trial Mode is designed for the player to use trial-and-error and find new gambit configurations and explore the Gambit system in a new way.[2] Thus, the player cannot run though the whole gauntlet with just one gambit configuration.
References[]
- ↑ Hiroyuki Ito interview from the Final Fantasy XII International Ultimania (Translation)
- ↑ The trials, tribulations, and Trial Mode of Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age (Accessed: January 30, 2019) at Retronauts