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[Cav1] Falcata +1 [Fal1] Falcata +2 [Fal2] Falcata +3 [Fal3] Falcata +4 [Fal4] Falcata +5 [Fal5] Falcata +6 [Fal6] Falcata +7/Demonbrand [Fal7] Buyable Material Location List [Mat1] FAQ [FAQ!] Help Wanted! [HELP] Thanks [Kthx] Legal Stuff [Blah] ------------ Intro [Intr] ------------ Thanks for deciding to read my guide! I made this thing because so many people were lost on what to do with each step and kept making those annoying "Why can't my falcata level up?" threads. Inside, you'll find Weapon Tempering Basics,The Falcata Instructions, and a Buyable Materials List, from each store, in (almost) every region. If you have any further questions, please look at the FAQ for answers! If I cant answer them there, then E-mail me, or instant message me at Chuujitsu@Hotmail.com --------------------------------- Updates (Woohoo, UPGRADE!) [Updt] --------------------------------- 27/06/06 *Booming voice* "Rise from your grave!" OOARGH!!! Im back with a vengeance with help from tons of awesome gamers, And my awesome new job which gives me tons more free time! Their info will be added to this faq, I will respond to all their e-mail (just a little late) and their names are immortalized (lawl) at the end in the "KTHX" section! Once again, *kowtow* Thank you. 12/02/05 Added an update section! Uh... yay for my first update! I guess I get a cookie? *Looks about* Or not... :( Well, everyone seems confused about what I meant by "Only Grey can level up the [Falcata] and get the [Demonbrand] if he is your MAIN CHARACTER!" I've made the appropriate changes throughout the guide to emphasize that while you can level it up to +7, you still cant get the Demonbrand if your main character isnt Grey. ----------------------- Tempering Basics [TPBA] ----------------------- Most weapons have the potential to be improved. To unlock the next form, you must temper the weapon with a "Resonant" material. When you select a weapon at a blacksmith to temper, you can see what materials you can temper with. If you look at the bottom right corner box in that screen (excuse my bad diagram); ------------------------ | [X] -> [X] | ------------------------ |Material -> Bronze | |AIL RES -> ------ | |MAG RES -> ------ | ------------------------ While you have a material selected, you can see what attributes it adds to your weapon. Why is this important you ask? If the material that the arrow points to is in red letters instead of black, that means you've found that weapons "Resonant" material. If you continue to use this weapon in battle (You don't have to break it!) with it's resonant tempering, it will eventually gain a +1 to it's name, adding to it's power! Those little volunteer kids tell you this near the end of the game because it can get quite costly, but it's far better to start at the beginning of the game when you're doing more fighting! Remember that when weapons reach the next level, they need a new material, because it most likely will not be resonant with the last one any more. -------------------------- Finding the Falcata! [Cav1] -------------------------- To find the blade, head to [Treasure Cave]. In [Treasure Cave B3], you will see the [Rusty Falcata]. When you are done your business, head to Jelton, to temper it at the swordsmith. ------------- !!!WARNING!!! ------------- Only Grey can level up the [Falcata] and get the [Demonbrand] if he is your MAIN CHARACTER! I warned you, so don't cry to me if Claudia can't level it up! :P Other characters can get it to +7, but it's not worth it, compared to the Ogres Eye, Shooting Star, or Crane Princess. Use the materials that the blade requests, or you CANNOT LEVEL IT TO THE NEXT LEVEL. Legend: (BS) = Blacksmith shop. (???) = Still untested. [ ] = Important term. 0(^_^)==0(>X.X)> = Uhh... WHAT? ----------------- Falcata +1 [Fal1] ----------------- First, temper the blade with [Bronze] just like it asked. [Bronze] locations: Mirsaburg: Burly Blacksmith (BS) Eugensteadt: Draconian Merchants (BS) Jelton: Ligau Swordsmith (BS) --------------------------------------------------- !!!!MOST IMPORTANT TIP IN THIS GUIDE! LISTEN UP!!!! --------------------------------------------------- By "breaking the blade" the blacksmith actually means breaking it in, by using it in battle, until it level's up. If you break the weapon, then you must find the exact same material, and re-temper it, then continue using it until it levels. It is reccomended that you lower the DP cost as much as possible at the blacksmith and use the cheapest skills in battle to make it easier for you, since the materials are so hard to find, and because even 30DP doesnt last very long with expensive skills. ----------------------------------------------------------------- Thanks for listening. we now return you to your regular scheduled programming. ----------------------------------------------------------------- After fighting for a while, you will notice your [Falcata] has become a [Falcata +1]! Head to another town, and there, the blade will speak to you once again, and give you instructions to temper it with [Rosalian Steel]. [Rosalian Steel] Locations: Crystal City: Crystal Cartel (BS) North Estamir: Maritime Imports (BS) Mirsaburg: Burly Blacksmith (BS) Continue the process of destroying your enemies with your freshly tempered wrath and watch the blade grow, yet again. ----------------- Falcata +2 [Fal2] ----------------- When your [Falcata +1] reaches +2, it will tell you that it needs to be tempered with a more flexible metal. [Southern Iron] is a fine choice, so the blade says. [Southern Iron] Locations: Can be mined Loban: Loban Molten Metal (BS) Bruelle: Draconian Merchants (BS) Eugensteadt: Draconian Merchants (BS) Gato's Village: Valhallaland Blacksmith (BS) Once again, continue fighting, and head to the next town for the sword to talk again. ----------------- Falcata +3 [Fal3] ----------------- This time, it asks to be tempered in [Marcasite]. [Marcasite] Locations: Can be mined Altours: Mountain Pass Goods: 1320G Aurefont: Silver Mine: 1290G Dropped by: Dehydrated Plant ----------------- Falcata +4 [Fal4] ----------------- Once the blade's temper has simmered down,it will require [Steel Thread]. [Steel Thread] Locations: Aurefont: Silver Mine: 2340G Dropped by: Spinner Series (Spinner, Thwacker and Rhino Crawler) ----------------- Falcata +5 [Fal5] ----------------- You have finally gotten the blade to the point where it cannot be improved without an extraordanary metal. [Meteoric Iron] seems the likely choice... but where can it be obtained? I found only 1 chunk on a Death Croaker I was fighting in the Assassins guild, but otherwise, there has been no other positive leads as to where this rare metal is to be found. [Meteoric Iron] Locations: Can be mined: High Event Rank needed Aurefont Mine Bayre Plateau Mt. Tomae (Submitted by Gundam4fun) Dropped by: Bone Dragon (???) Death Croaker (???) Gargoyle (Submitted by Gundam4fun) Alsak, in Pagan Ruins (Submitted by Holyswordsmanp15) Ashura Plant (Submitted by Asura Flarestorm) A-demon-with-dark-glowing-flames-in-it's-hand's :P (Submitted by daaa57150@hotmail.com) Beast Type enemies (Posted by Riverking) Chimera (???) Ape Man (???) ----------------- Falcata +6 [Fal6] ----------------- Even the blade is in awe of it's own power at this point, and feels that it should tone it down with the rare metals, lest something goes wrong. It asks to tempered with [Mullock (7)]. This is no ordinary mullock, though. Apparently it is dropped monsters, cannot be bought at any store, and can be mined. I found it by luck, but I wasnt sure what dropped it. (Im really, REALLY sorry... ;_;) What is known is (From the altered Falcata +6): 48 Power (+8 from it's last upgrade) -5/-4 Dp modifier (I had it at 0 to make sure) 20 Dp 4 Weight It registered RED at the blacksmith. Can be Mined: Aurefont Mine Dropped by: Dragon Zombie (Submitted by Supersaito) Goblin Sage (Submitted by sethimothy@yahoo.com) "Mullock (all different varieties) can be mined at Aurefont Mine, Bayre Plateau and Mt. Tomae, you are sure to get at least 3-4 in each location..." (Submitted by Gundam4fun) "Well, so put that the mullock needed for the falcata is dropped when you defeat the dragon zombie" (Supersaito, in an MSN Conversation) "Mullock can be dropped by goblin sage....lucky me i found it on the first try..hehehe" (kuncles@hotmail.com e-mailed me this tip) "The special mullock seems to need to be -4. I'm gonna try this again to make sure, but different mulloc has a different subraction to DP." (sethimothy@yahoo.com added this info though e-mail. I can test it sometime, thanks to my new job! XD) Any help finding more info would be appreciated. ---------------------------- Falcata +7/Demonbrand [Fal7] ---------------------------- I reccomend quicksaving before you enter another town to view the next cutscene. Finally, your task is over, and the blade reveals it's true nature, and how it caused the fall of the empire. Grey bravely challenges the monster within the [Falcata +7] to show itself, and a battle with the [Sword Demon] will begin. ------------- !BOSS BATTLE! [Sword Demon] --------------- It seems to be nothing more than a powered up Ogre, but minus the annoying area of effect skill. According to Gundam4fun it has 15566 HP The demon has no other attack than Slash (250-350 dmg, 3 per turn), but it can combo with itself (600+ dmg), so it is recommended to have an Entertainer in the party to lessen the chances of this occuring. It has no significant defence, so you may as well hack and slash away at it. A magic shield (Self-immolate, Aegis) may help against the attacks. After it's defeat, and the beautiful cutscene, the [Falcata +7] becomes the [Demonbrand]. This godlike weapon's stats are: +10 STR (!!!) 55 ATK (Strongest Katana) 0 DP Modifier 30 DP 9 Weight Unalterable (Like you need to anymore!!!) Another bonus, is the asthetic change to Grey's suit. On the bottom of the cloth hanging on his front (Could use a name here) there is a white pattern (or a tear?) all the way across, and his scabbard is now white instead of black. This change is permanent, and does not change weither you are wearing the falcata or not. --------------------------------- Buyable Material locations [Mat1] --------------------------------- Here, you can find the prices of the materials, the Clout lvl needed, and what shops they can be bought at, just to make your Material hunting a little more pleasant. As far as I know, the prices do not fluctuate in the shops, but they do in the blacksmithy's according to what you are tempering, which is why it's not listed. ---------- [Walon Isle] ---------- ---- Oapu ---- Oapu General Store Lvl 3 Blanzacure: 465g ------- Godongo ------- Godongo General Store Lvl 4 Beast Fang: 465G Lvl 7 Bismuth: 465G Lvl 17 Tree Crystal: 1290G ---------- [Dry Desert] ---------- ---------- Northpoint ---------- Cape Breeze Sundries Lvl 14 Aerodyne: 2400G --- Uso --- Wilderness General Store Lvl 5 Vermillion: 465G Lvl 4 Beast Fang: 620G ------------- Taralian Camp ------------- General Store Lvl 10 Reinforced Wing: G ------- [Rosalia] ------- ------------ Crystal City ------------ Crystal Cartel (Blacksmith) Native Silver Rosalian Steel Vernie ------- Altours ------- Mountain Pass Goods Lvl 15 Marcasite: 1320G ------------- North Estamir ------------- Maritime Imports (Blacksmith) Rosalian Steel Vernie Garal ------------ [Bafal Empire] ------------ ----- Loban ----- Loban Molten Metal (Blacksmith) Southern Iron Ligau Steel ------- Bruelle ------- Draconian Merchants (Blacksmith) Southern Iron Native Silver Garal -------- Aurefont -------- Aurefont General Store Lvl 3 Blancazure: 465G Lvl 5 Vermillion: 465G Lvl 7 Bismuth: 465G Silver Mine Lvl 12 Steel Thread: 2340G Lvl 15 Marcasite: 1290G ------------ [Valhallaland] ------------ -------------- Gato's Village -------------- Valhallaland Blacksmith (Blacksmith) Southern Iron ---------------- [Knights Dominion] ---------------- --------- Mirsaburg --------- Burly Blacksmith (Blacksmith) Bronze Native Silver Rosalian Steel ----------- Eugensteadt ----------- Draconian Merchants (Blacksmith) Bronze Southern Iron -------- [Frontier] -------- ------ Weston ------ Maritime Imports lvl 12 Turtle shell: 2280G Pioneer General Store Lvl 5 Vermillion: 465G Lvl 21 Dinosaur Skin: 9400G ------------ [Ligau Island] ------------ ------ Jelton ------ Ligau Swordsmith (blacksmith) Bronze Ligau Steel Ligau Sword Store Lvl 3 Blancazure: 465G ---------- FAQ [FAQ!] ---------- Q: Help! My Falcata won't level up! A: Kill more things and re-temper it as needed. You can get it to lvl 7, but you cannot get it to change into the demonbrand if your main character isnt Grey! If you have no idea what metal you need for the current level, then look at your "Rumors" in your menu, and the "Voice of the Falcata" should tell you what you need. Q: Can armor gain levels too? A: As far as I know, no. Q: HELP! Im stuck on Ligau island cause the sailor dude isnt there!! A: Uhh... No idea... Seems to happen quite often with people that start with Grey. Besides, this is just a tempering guide! Sethimothy has taken the time to e-mail the real answer! "What I can REALLY help you with however is that annoying issue where people get stuck when they go back to Jelton. The town is overrun by monsters, and many people panic because they can't go back to the mainland. Tell these people to go to the inn of Jelton and talk to the bartender. If they hear something in regards to a woman who used to work at the inn, they need to leave the inn and return. Otherwise, they will hear the innkeeper complain about the monsters taking over the town and a new area [Mt Tomoe] will be available. Before they leave the inn, have them equip the 'Jump' skill because they're gonna need it quite a lot - I actually got to the point where I was draining LP because I ran out of prof. points. They won't be able to repair weapons or heal LP until they make it to the boss of the mountain, but it is possible to revert the town back to normal (and go back to the mainland) without killing the boss if this becomes an issue." Many thank's Dood! Q: How come you don't have more questions? A: Cause I answered most of the related ones in my FAQ, and the obvious ones can be explained by the Volunteer Brigade Kids. You do listen to their advice... Right? Q: You're missing stuff. How can I contact you? A: DANG! Knew I missed something! Send it to Chuujitsu@hotmail.com post it in the Gamefaqs forum or instant message me on MSN and I'll give you credit in my FAQ. Thanks. Q: What is 23 x 54? A: Wha... Damn... knew I should have studied! Uhh... 42 is the answer to EVERYTHING! *Flee* ------------------ Help Wanted [HELP] ------------------ As you probably noticed this FAQ isnt as complete as we'd all like it to be. There's still plenty missing, and I need your cooperation to help find this info, just because im not leet. Things I need are: -More comformation on what drops the special Mullock -Nothing else, really... -Suggestions on what else I should add, or what my next FAQ should be. All used submissions will be given credit in the "Thanks" section, and handed an Internet (Nonexistant) cookie. ^_^ Please E-mail me, or instant message (MSN) me at Chuujitsu@Hotmail.com if you have any helpful info. Thanks for your cooperation. *Bow* ------------- Thanks [Kthx] ------------- (In order) Thanks to: jLc09 Firebane For contributing Falcata instructions in my thread, and used in this FAQ. Gundam4fun For contributing not 1, not 2, but 6 (!!!) things to this FAQ! Thank you so much for the info on the Dinosaur Skin in Weston, the Meteoric Iron drop by the Gargoyle, Sword Demon's Hp, Mullock Mining, conformation that Weston is the only frontier town with shops and Spinner Series info! And now, make that 7! Meteoric Iron can be mined, but you need a high event rank. Is there anything you DON'T know? XD Riverking For info on possible Meteoric Iron drop from Beast type enemies. I'll continue killing em' to see if they do drop it. Supersaito Thanks for the info about Zombie dragon dropping Type7 Mullock. Certainly was news to me, even though I was killing the damn things left and right. Kuncles@hotmail.com (Don't like putting real names on these.) Thanks for the tip that Mullock can be dropped by Goblin Sage's Sethimothy For the possible correction on the Mullock's DP modifier. However... if you are incorrect... I'll still credit you for answering the whole "Can't get off the Island" thing that some newbs are whining about. Asura Flarestorm For confirming the Meteoric Iron drops from the Ashura plants! Thanks much! daaa57150@hotmail.com Another comfirmation about MI drops from the Ashura plants (Im just guessing from your ER) and that demon thingy. Isn't that a Gargoyle? Holyswordsmanp15 Metoric Iron/Aslak/Pagan Ruins info! Thanks, that stuff is so hard to find... Sorry for taking so dang long to put this on!!! ------------------ Legal stuff [Blah] ------------------ This may be not be reproduced under any circumstances except for personal, private use. It may not be placed on any web site or otherwise distributed publicly without advance written permission. Use of this guide on any other web site or as a part of any public display is strictly prohibited, and a violation of copyright. All trademarks and copyrights contained in this document are owned by their respective trademark and copyright holders. Copyright 2005 Johar Aston (*Gasp* They now know my real identity! :O )