OBJECTIVE
Prepare for the Final Confrontation
Vayne awaits on his Sky Fortress, so make sure your party comes prepared to battle. Take some time to upgrade everything!
Action Checklist
1. Upgrade equipment and magick and expend your LP on licenses.
Buff Up!
There’s no reason to hold back now. Once you leave Balfonheim for the Imperial Sky Fortress, you're past the point of no return. You’ll need six strong characters with complementary skills and equipment to survive this upcoming visit to the Bahamut. At this point in the game, you should have a balanced party with all members around level 45 with the best weapons, armor, and magicks that gil can buy. If that’s not the case, then head out to the Cerobi Steppe or teleport to other hostile areas and level up your characters. After events at Ridorana, all potential side quests, locations, and hunts are available. Stop by the notice board to accept any new hunts, like Pylraster.
One other suggestion: If you haven’t done so already, it is strongly suggested that you read through the chapters on “Gambits” and the “Zodiac Job System” before you ship off for the sky fortress. If you’ve gotten this far, you’re probably well versed on these gameplay aspects, however, you may be surprised at some of the things you don’t know yet.
Head Out!
When you’re ready to roll, go to the Private Airships counter at the aerodrome. Tell the woman that you want to board the Strahl, and select “Bahamut” as your destination. (It’s flashing right next to Rabanastre.) Note the next message that appears: Once you leave for Bahamut, you can’t return. Ready?
Select “Yes” and watch the long event. The great Imperial sky fortress is on the move over Dalmasca. The long-feared final confrontation between the Empire and the Resistance begins and in the midst of the opening salvos, the Strahl arrives at a sky dock in the heart of the Bahamut…
