Hey all. Welcome to my Final Fantasy XIII Missions guide. I know everyone won't be doing these missions at the same time in the game. Some of you might save these until your done with the story. Some of you might feel like doing all 64 missions before you head back to Cocoon (Really bad idea by the way >.>). So as a heads up, if you continue with the story mode before you start the missions, you probably won't need my help until after Mission 15. If you want to get buff and stronger (or just want to ride a Chocobo before you move on with the game) then stick with this page and the next. (Just to let you know, I did 1-10 before the 3rd fight with Barthandelus.)
I also realize we won't have the same team during most of these missions. I'm going to be sticking with Lightning/Fang/Hope through most of these missions, but some missions I will require a certain team. With different teams comes different methods. I won't be going through missions with every possible team and writing down the best solution for each. Instead, I'll write down the method I used and hopefully provide a good example for whichever team you're using.
I might add a few notes to some missions stating what people I used, where you should probably be in the game, and the abilities you should have in order to complete it (along with other notes). Most missions will have a 5-star method, just incase you want that L'Cie Paragon trophy/achievment. I hope this helps a lot. Good luck. I BELIEVE IN YOU ALL!!!
I should let you know though, that these strategies that I am writing are extremely simplified. Or atleast they sound like it. What else should I say besides "Stagger and kill" for a simple leech? I trust that you understand what I'm saying and that you're strong enough to take them on your own.
Mission 01 - Pond Scum[]
Mark: | Ectopudding | |
Cie'th Stone Location: | Archylte Steppe – Central Expanse, near the exit to Vallis Media | |
Mark Location: | Archylte Steppe – Central Expanse | |
Class: | D | |
Reward: | Energy Sash | |
Note: | This should mostly apply if you're doing this mission immediately after we entered the Archylte Steppe. |
The Ectopudding can do some big damage, putting you in yellow with just one hit.
Libra the Ectopudding. Start out with Guerilla to build the Chain Gauge, debuff the enemy, and buff the party. Hope should know to use Enthunder if he has it. Switch to Tri-Disaster to get it staggered, then switch to Aggression to finish it off. Use Diversity when you need to.
Mission 02 - Goodwill Hunting[]
Mark: | Uridimmu | |
Cie'th Stone Location: | Archylte Steppe – Central Expanse, near the first mission mark | |
Mark Location: | Archylte Steppe – Central Expanse | |
Class: | D | |
Reward: | Cobaltite | |
Note: | For the first few missions, the mission mark will be pretty close to the next mission, so it's pretty convenient. There are 4 Gorgonopsids accompanying the Uridummu. |
Fighting more than 2 Gorganopsids can be very difficult. If you're fighting them before you finish the game, they can do a lot of damage to your team. Switch to a Medic Paradigm when anyone's HP goes below 50%.
Start out with Guerilla to buff yourselves with Protect. Then switch to Tri-disaster or Relentless Assault to stagger and kill the Gorgonopsids one by one. Do the same for the Uridummu.
Mission 03 - Massif Contamination[]
Mark: | Ugallu | |
Cie'th Stone Location: | Archylte Steppe - Central Expanse | |
Mark Location: | Yaschas Massif - Tsubaddran Highlands | |
Class: | D | |
Reward: | Platinum Bangle | |
Note: |
You can get a preemptive strike on it. Debuff it with atleast 2 debuffs, then switch to a Paradigm with some Commandos to Launch it.
Mission 04 - A Hero's Charge[]
Mark: | Adroa | |
Cie'th Stone Location: | Yashas Massif - Tsubaddran Highlands | |
Mark Location: | Yaschas Massif - The Ascendant Scarp | |
Class: | D | |
Reward: | Pearl Necklace | |
Note: | There are 4 Adroas and 2 Verdelets. |
Start out with Aggression because Blitz will take out the Adroa's quickly. For the Verdelets, go with Relentless Assault. If you don't defeat the Adroa's within about a minute, they will summon an Uridimmu.
Mission 05 - A Joyless Reunion[]
Mark: | Edimmu | |
Cie'th Stone Location: | Yaschas Massif - The Ascendant Scarp | |
Mark Location: | Yaschas Massif - Tsumitran Basin | |
Class: | D | |
Reward: | Sorcerer's Mark | |
Note: | When you defeat it, it'll drop a pair of Nimbletoe Boots |
Start out with a Saboteur. Get at least Deprotect, Deshell, and Imperil on it. Use Relentless Assault or Tri-disaster to finish it off.
Mission 06 - No Place Like Home[]
Mark: | Munchkin Maestro | |
Cie'th Stone Location: | Yaschas Massif - Paddrean Archaeopolis | |
Mark Location: | Yaschas Massif - The Pass of Paddra | |
Class: | C | |
Reward: | Fulmen Ring | |
Note: | Additional monsters are 4 Munchkins You'll get Analect V. after you complete the mission. |
Start with Relentless Assault and take out the Munchkins one by one. Use Tri-disaster to stagger the Maestro.
Mission 07 - Bituitus, the Pillager[]
Mark: | Bituitus | |
Cie'th Stone Location: | Yaschas Massif - Paddrean Archaeopolis | |
Mark Location: | Yaschas Massif - Paddrean Archaeopolis | |
Class: | C | |
Reward: | R&D Depot | |
Note: |
Start out with Libra. Make sure it has at least Deshell, and build the chain gauge with Relentless Assault. Then switch to Aggression and lay on the Ruin spells.
Mission 08 - The Eleventh Hour[]
Mark: | Rakshasa | |
Cie'th Stone Location: | Vallis Media - Base Camp | |
Mark Location: | Vallis Media - Atzilut's Tears | |
Class: | C | |
Reward: | Collector Catalog | |
Note: |
There are 3 Flans included in this fight, and you're going to want to take them out first before they merge. Take them down one by one. Deshell the Rakshasa, then go with Tri-disaster to stagger it. Switch to Aggression to Launch it and finish it off.
Mission 09 - Heave-ho[]
Mark: | Kaiser Behemoth | |
Cie'th Stone Location: | Archylte Steppe - Central Expanse | |
Mark Location: | Archylte Steppe - Central Expanse | |
Class: | C | |
Reward: | Rhodochrosite | |
Note: | You need Fang and Vanille. |
Start out with Assassination. It needs to be Slowed, Imperiled, and Cursed. Once it's HP is down to about half, it will stand up and recover all of its HP. The debuffs will be removed as well. Debuff it again and try to stagger it.
Mission 10 - Hollow Hope[]
Mark: | Ambling Bellows | |
Cie'th Stone Location: | Archylte Steppe - Central Expanse | |
Mark Location: | Archylte Steppe - Northern Highplain | |
Class: | C | |
Reward: | 4 Superconducters | |
Note: | You'll get Analect II. after you complete the mission. |
You are easily able to get a preemptive strike on it. Debuff it with 4 or 5 debuffs then switch to your best Paradigm and finish it off
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