Introduction

Here’s your road map through the central storyline of Final Fantasy XII. If you’re new to this style of gaming, jump right in. We start with a step-by-step guide through the opening levels, making no assumptions about your level of experience. If you’re a veteran Final Fantasy gamer, however, you might want to skip the hand-holding in the first few sections; you’re probably deep into the game already.

Please note that this “main story walkthrough” does not include detailed guidance through the myriad side plots in the game—the clan hunts, side quests, and secret areas that make the Final Fantasy world so deep and rich and full of life. However, this walkthrough will point out the optimal places to embark on each of those side adventures, and then direct you to the “Hunts,” “Side Quests,” and “Secrets” chapters in this book.