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Final Fantasy IV FAQ

Edited by  Rangers51
CoN Webmaster

Though we've tried our best to cover everything you need to know in the guides and data sections, there are a few things which didn't fit neatly into them, or aren't particularly easy to search for in their sections. Such information ends up here, in the FAQ.

Have we missed something important? Let us know by adding your FAQ suggestion (preferably along with an answer) to the pinned FAQ topic in the Final Fantasy IV forum.

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General Questions

How many versions of this game are there, anyway?

As far as milestone official releases, I would call it seven. The first release was in Japan, for the Super Famicom - most Americans have historically called it Final Fantasy IV hardtype. Then came the US release, with lots of censorship and well, interesting translation. It was called Final Fantasy II, and was released for the Super NES. The Japanese then got another version that few people know about. It's the true FF4 easytype. The fourth version would be the recoded and retranslated version released in Japan for PSX and for the US as a part of Final Fantasy Chronicles. After FF4 was released for PSX in Japan, it was also released for the WSC in Japan - it was essentially the same as the original Super Famicom version but with some glitches removed. For Christmas of 2005, another new version, with additional dungeons, equipment, and character switching, was released for the Game Boy Advance. This version became the third different American release, and the newest covered by CoN. Finally, in 2008, a 3D-rendered version with yet another new translation and some new content came for the NDS. The differences between each version can fill a FAQ themselves.

Question submitted by  Rangers51; answer from  Dark Paladin
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I've heard there is some porn in the game. Where can I find it?

First, that's a little sad. Beyond that, you can't find it if you're playing the original Super NES version of Final Fantasy II, because the room isn't available there. Also, not to spoil the fun, but you don't see anything if you do find the book, but you can find it in the Dwarven Castle, in the It goes by various names, and causes Cecil to nearly have a coronary.

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What is the Programmer's Room, anyway?

Available in all versions besides the American SNES game, the Programmer's Room is a little easter egg planted by the developers of the game. It's got some items, not least of which is the Smut, and discussions and battles with some of the game's creators. To get to it, find the pub in the Dwarven Castle, and search the lower east wall until you find the secret passage.

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Gameplay Questions

Where can I find the SwordCrystal?

The sword is accessible in the sixth basement of the Lunar Subterrane. It's well hidden by secret passages. For more information, check our walkthrough of the Moon.

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What's an effective way to defeat Bahamut?

The best time to defeat Bahamut is before you leave the Moon for the first time and head to the Giant of Babil. This way, FuSoYa is still in your party and you have two people who can cast Wall. For more information, have a look at Bahamut's chapter in the walkthrough.

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What weapons can Edge throw?

In general, Edge can throw all shuriken, and most swords, katana, and knives. Check all our weapons pages for the "Thrown" attribute for more info.

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Where is a good place to level up in the Underworld while you're stuck down there?

Is there really a bad place? All three caves on the western side of the Underworld are challenging and have lots of enemies. If you don't have OFloat yet, the Sealed Cave is your best bet, no damage tiles on the floors of that one.

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What's the deal with the PinkPuff?

The PinkPuff is an extremely rare enemy on the Moon, and drops an even more rare item that can lead to the best armor in the game. To find out more, check out the info about this sidequest in the walkthrough.

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How do I go about getting the ShurikenKnife?

You can start this quest as soon as you have an airship capable of traveling over lava, but to finish it you'll need both it and the ability to travel freely between the Underworld and Overworld. You'll have to travel several times between the Sylvan Cave and Fabul. For more information, check out chapter 29 of the walkthrough.

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Plot Questions

Can Cecil change back into the Dark Knight?

While the Dark Knight class is popular, Cecil will remain a Paladin for the rest of the game. It is essential that he remains that way—all the enemies encountered on Mt. Ordeals prove that a Paladin is far more useful. Plus, of course, it's pretty important to the plot.

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Why do I have to keep the SwordLegend?

If the SwordLegend could be discarded, many people would miss out on the chance to upgrade it to the SwordExcalibur. To learn more about this, check the walkthrough, chapter 30. Additionally, from a perspective of plot, the SwordLegend is a token of Cecil's heritage and he would not be keen on losing it.

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The poor twins! How can I save them from their stony fate?

Well, technically, you can't. They will be naturally un-petrified as a part of the storyline, but you can't add them back to your party unless you're playing the Game Boy Advance version.

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What about the others? Edward, Cid, Yang? They were all cool too, do I ever get them back?

Again, there's a good storyline reason why they're out of your party. But don't fret, just get the Game Boy Advance version and you can add them back into your party after you go to the Moon!

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