Final Fantasy Resonance Chapter 4 Checklist

Chapter 4 of Final Fantasy Resonance, Banner Oath, takes you to Zoldaad, the Imperial Capital, where you’ll meet Jake, investigate the empire’s weapons program, and eventually gain access to your own airship. There’s plenty of optional content along the way, including 16 Tablet Shards, three new Visions, two Cave Masters, and lots of new gear.

This Final Fantasy Resonance Chapter 4 checklist covers all the main objectives, collectibles, treasure chests, side quests, Visions, Magicite, optional encounters, and secrets worth checking before progressing to Chapter 5.

All Main Story Objectives in Final Fantasy Resonance Chapter 4

Chapter 4 begins with your journey into the Zoldaad Empire and ends after the confrontation with Lazarov. Here’s a condensed walkthrough of the main story locations and objectives.

Main Story Location	What to Do
Mozul Station	Head to the station and board the train bound for Zoldaad.
Timber Tracks	Escape the imperial soldiers and make your way along the railway.
Zoldaad Empire Territory	Cross the overworld toward the capital.
Zoldaad, the Imperial Capital	Gather information in the city and investigate the imperial government’s activities.
Imperial Hotel	Meet Jake and follow the story toward the underground tunnels.
Underground Tunnel	Navigate the tunnels and reach the Rebel Hideout.
Rebel Hideout	Speak with the rebels, meet Jake, and prepare to infiltrate the Weapons Factory.
Weapons Factory	Activate the bridge mechanisms, encounter Ignis, and eventually defeat him.
Rebel Hideout	Return to the rebels and speak with Jake to advance the story.
Underground Tunnel	Follow the newly accessible route into Zoldaad’s prison.
Zoldaad Dungeon	Obtain the Dungeon Key, open the prison cells, and escape toward the castle.
Zoldaad Castle	Obtain the Throne Room Key and defeat the Emperor of Zoldaad.
Zoldaad Castle Rooftop	Continue the story and confront Lazarov and his experiments.
Zoldaad, the Imperial Capital	Complete the final story sequences and unlock the Enterprise airship.

There are several boss encounters throughout Chapter 4, including two scripted fights against Ignis that you cannot win.

Boss	Level	Weakness
Ignis	27	Water
Emperor of Zoldaad	30	Water
Evan	30	None
Lazarov	30	Earth
Test Subject No. 9	31	Water
The Hunger (Rematch)	31	Fire, Light
No. 999	32	Wind

Ignis is encountered three times at the Weapons Factory. The first two battles are scripted, so don’t waste your best consumables trying to defeat him. The third encounter is the actual boss fight so be prepared for it.

Lazarov also summons several experiments during the final confrontation, each with different elemental weaknesses. Bring a party with decent elemental coverage or you can choose to ignore the enemies and focus on bursting down Lazarov first.

Once the chapter ends, you’ll have access to the Enterprise, which opens up much more of the world map for exploration.

All 16 Tablet Shard Locations in Final Fantasy Resonance Chapter 4

There are 16 Tablet Shards available in Chapter 4, bringing your total to 58 if you’ve collected all 42 from the first three chapters. Most are found around Zoldaad and its story dungeons, but the final shard is back in Grandshelt, where the Colosseum becomes accessible.

Here’s where to find all 16 Tablet Shards.

Location	Where to Find the Tablet Shard
Mozul Station	Head southwest from the railway platform and look near the edge of the station.
Capital Station	Look beside the staircase near the eastern entrance, next to a trash bin.
Zoldaad Castle Plaza	Head to the eastern side of the plaza, near the tram stop.
Zoldaad Residential District	Explore the southeastern corner of the residential area.
Zoldaad Slums	Immediately after entering the slums, head east and look behind the barrels.
Underground Tunnel	From the first metal walkway, double back down the ramp and follow the path south into the corner.
Underground Tunnel	After passing the Crimson Pot, explore the eastern side of the tunnels. Look for a hidden staircase beneath the bridge leading to a concealed area.
Rebel Hideout	From Jake’s room with the flags, follow the hidden passage toward the crates and ladder. Climb up to collect the shard.
Rebel Hideout	Head northeast and look behind the metal pillar near the staircase.
Weapons Factory	In the lava chamber, activate the western bridge switch. Cross the newly accessible bridge and turn left.
Weapons Factory	Near the save point, climb the long central ladder and manipulate the switches to reach the western platform.
Zoldaad Dungeon	After obtaining the Dungeon Key, open the cell containing the merchant NPC in the southern prison area.
Zoldaad Dungeon	Return to the western cell in the original prison room after acquiring the key.
Zoldaad Castle	Look behind the left horse statue near the stairs leading toward the throne room.
Zoldaad Castle	On the upper floor, enter the first room along the right corridor and check the southeastern corner.
Grandshelt Colosseum	Return to Grandshelt after the Colosseum opens. The shard is behind the boxes at the far western side of the entrance approach.

The Colosseum shard is the easiest one to overlook because it isn’t located in Zoldaad. If you finish the chapter with 57 Tablet Shards instead of 58, that’s a good place to check.

Chapter 4 Tablet Shard Rewards

Return to the Enigmatic Princess at Oblivion Palace to claim additional rewards for your collected Tablet Shards. With all 58 shards collected after Chapter 4, you can unlock four new rewards in the 2-Star Chamber.

Total Tablet Shards Required	Reward
44	Phantom Robe
48	Repeater Rifle
52	Protective Gear
56	Briar Edge

You’ll need another two Tablet Shards to reach the 60-shard reward tier, which becomes available in Chapter 5.

Important Treasure Chests in Final Fantasy Resonance Chapter 4

Chapter 4 has 24 regular treasure chests across Zoldaad and its surrounding dungeons. Here are the most important ones.

Item	Location	How to Obtain
Lucky Bell	Underground Tunnel	Follow the hidden passage on the western side of the tunnels.
Magicite Shard	Underground Tunnel	Open the chest northeast of the Crimson Pot encounter.
Robe of Roses	Rebel Hideout	Explore the upper northwestern section, near the hidden path to a Tablet Shard.
Phoenix Pinion	Rebel Hideout	Check the hidden area to the east.
Hoodwink Garb	Weapons Factory	Solve the bridge and platform switch puzzle near the save point.
Magicite	Weapons Factory	Use the same switch puzzle to access the platform containing the chest.
Pulse Cannon	Zoldaad Dungeon	Open the prison cells after obtaining the Dungeon Key.
Kikokusenga	Zoldaad Castle	Found in the upper-right room where you encounter the captain.
Hairpin of Grace	Zoldaad Castle	Examine the painting to the left of the main staircase after reading the bookshelf clue upstairs.
Kaiser Sword	Zoldaad Castle	After defeating the Emperor, look behind the bushes to the left of the throne.
Ancient Accessory	Quarry Cave	Explore the cave on the western island after gaining access to the airship.

The Weapons Factory switch puzzle leads to Hoodwink Garb, Magicite, and a Tablet Shard.

In Zoldaad Castle, the Hairpin of Grace is also easy to miss because it doesn’t come from a conventional treasure chest. You’ll need to examine the painting after reading the clue from the bookshelf upstairs.

All Chapter 4 Side Quests and Rewards

Chapter 4 lets you finish the Mechabo Evolved questline, while several additional side quests become available after unlocking the Enterprise. Some of these quests are also required to unlock new Visions, including Camille and Wilhelm.

Mechabo Evolved

• Starting location: Dwarven Forge, speak to Verun.
• Rewards: Magicite, Mecha Behemoth for Lid.

If you’ve been completing Verun’s requests since Chapter 2, you can finish Mechabo Evolved during Chapter 4. Travel to southern Zoldaad and defeat three Sandworms to collect the final materials. Return to Verun at the Dwarven Forge to finish the quest and unlock Mecha Behemoth, a group attack with high Stagger damage.

The Call from Beyond

• Starting location: Zoldaad Residential District, speak to the Bewildered Man.
• Rewards: Camille Vision, Magicite.
• Availability: After completing Chapter 4.

The residents of Zoldaad have reported sightings of a phantom train at a station abandoned years ago. Travel to the marked location northwest of Pyroviper Cave and board the train to investigate. Speak with the passengers and identify the inconsistencies in their accounts before confronting the Phantom Train True Form, a level 32 boss weak to Ice and Light.

Completing the quest unlocks Camille as a Vision and is required to start O General! My General!

O General! My General!

• Starting location: Zoldaad Castle Plaza, speak to Ozetta.
• Rewards: Wilhelm Vision, Magicite Cryst.
• Availability: After completing The Call from Beyond.

Ozetta wants to investigate the accusations of treason against General Wilhelm, a former commander of the empire’s magitek forces. Visit two military camps around Zoldaad, return to Ozetta, and investigate the Weapons Factory. Finish the quest by speaking to Foxie at the Zoldaad Inn.

Completing this quest unlocks Wilhelm, a Sentinel Vision with strong defensive abilities.

Rogue Rebel

• Starting location: Rebel Hideout, speak to Simon.
• Rewards: Magicite, Rose Circlet.
• Availability: After completing Chapter 4.

Simon is searching for his missing friend Dario, who disappeared under suspicion of spying for the empire. Speak with residents around Zoldaad, then investigate six manholes across the capital to assemble a hidden password. Find the Robed Merchant in the Commercial District and choose “Wild Rose” when prompted.

Nichol’s Duty

• Starting location: Olderion, the Aquapolis.
• Rewards: Enchanted Ring, permanent attribute bonus for Nichol, Leviathan Esper.
• Availability: After unlocking the Enterprise.

Nichol investigates reports that Olderion’s fishermen are refusing to sail because of a supposed curse from the God of Water. Speak with the fishermen, investigate the southeastern Olderion Federation, and return to the Cave of Waters to uncover what’s happening.

Completing the quest rewards Nichol with an attribute increase and unlocks Leviathan as an Esper.

All Chapter 4 Visions and How to Unlock Them

You can unlock three Visions during Chapter 4, with two more becoming available through side quests after unlocking the Enterprise.

Vision	Role	How to Unlock
Shantotto	Commando	Travel east from Mozul Station along the overworld route. Her Sanctum of Light is located before Capital Station.
Cecil	Sentinel	From Capital Station, follow the eastern overworld path past the Reito pickup to find his Sanctum.
Y’shtola	Breaker	Head toward eastern Zoldaad, near the Weapons Factory and surrounding mountain passages, to find her Sanctum.
Camille	Commando	Complete The Call from Beyond side quest, which begins with the Bewildered Man in Zoldaad’s Residential District after Chapter 4.
Wilhelm	Sentinel	Complete O General! My General!, starting with Ozetta at Zoldaad Castle Plaza after finishing The Call from Beyond.

Camille and Wilhelm are obtained through side quests rather than Sanctums of Light. Both are available during the post-Chapter 4 cleanup, with Wilhelm requiring you to unlock Camille first.

Shantotto is one of the best Visions for characters like Sakura and Archwitch Fina thanks to her powerful spells and Dual Cast Mastery ability.

Cecil offers defensive abilities and Dark resistance, while Y’shtola is another option for characters focused on magic.

All Magicite Shard Locations in Final Fantasy Resonance Chapter 4

Chapter 4 has fewer Magicite Shards hidden around the main story areas than previous chapters, but you can also collect full Magicite from the Weapons Factory, optional Cave Masters, and other activities.

Here’s where to find the Magicite and Magicite Shards available during Chapter 4.

Location	How to Obtain	Reward
Underground Tunnel	Open the treasure chest northeast of the Crimson Pot encounter.	Magicite Shard
Weapons Factory	Complete the platform-switch puzzle near the save point and open the optional chest.	Magicite
Grandshelt Colosseum	Win Fledgling League Battle 1 for the first time.	Magicite Shard
Grandshelt Colosseum	Win Fledgling League Battle 4 for the first time.	Magicite Shard
Dwarven Forge	Finish Mechabo Evolved by collecting parts from three Sandworms.	Magicite
Gogmagog Cave	Defeat the optional Gogmagog Cave Master.	Magicite
Pyroviper Cave	Defeat the optional Pyroviper Cave Master.	Magicite
Grandshelt	Defeat Titan after gaining access to his optional Esper encounter.	Magicite
Olderion	Complete the 60-jump challenge after the next set of jump rope rewards becomes available.	Magicite
Zoldaad Empire	Complete the Rogue Rebel side quest	Magicite
Zoldaad Empire	Complete the O General! My General! side quest	Magicite
Zoldaad Empire	Complete the Call from Beyond side quest	Magicite

If you’re running low on Magicite, the Fledgling League is a good place to start. The first and fourth battles award Magicite Shards, and there are several other equipment rewards available.

The two Cave Masters are more challenging but also reward full Magicite, so you can return to them after strengthening your party.

All Optional Bosses and Special Encounters in Chapter 4

Chapter 4 introduces two Cave Masters in Zoldaad, the Titan Esper encounter, the Ifrit Esper encounter, and two Crimson Pots.

Crimson Pot — Underground Tunnel

• Location: Underground Tunnel, Zoldaad.
• Level: 30
• Required item: Turbo Ether.
• Rewards: 400 EXP, 500 Gil, 350 MRP on Normal.

You’ll encounter a Crimson Pot while exploring the Underground Tunnel beneath Zoldaad. Like the earlier Pot enemies, it has 99,999 HP and nullifies physical and magical attacks. Use a Turbo Ether on it during combat to finish the encounter and receive your rewards. On Expert difficulty, the base MRP reward increases to 525.

Crimson Pot — Weapons Factory

• Location: Weapons Factory, Zoldaad.
• Level: 30
• Required item: Turbo Ether.
• Rewards: 400 EXP, 500 Gil, 350 MRP on Normal.

The second Crimson Pot appears in the Weapons Factory while you’re navigating its switch-controlled bridges. Give it a Turbo Ether during battle to end the encounter and collect your rewards. Switching to Expert difficulty increases the base MRP reward to 525.

Gogmagog

• Location: Gogmagog Cave, Zoldaad Empire Territory.
• Level: 34
• HP: 78,000 on Normal.
• Weaknesses: Wind, Light.
• Rewards: Magicite, Mist Turbo Ether, 3,600 EXP, 5,000 Gil.

Gogmagog is one of the two Cave Masters you can fight while exploring Zoldaad.

It has powerful physical attacks and can strengthen itself with buffs, so bring a character that can use Dispel. Fina’s Light abilities and Firion’s Light-element Resonance attack are useful here. You can also rely on Wind attacks to exploit its weakness.

Pyroviper

• Location: Pyroviper Cave, Zoldaad Empire Territory.
• Level: 37
• HP: 89,700 on Normal.
• Weakness: Water.
• Immunity: Fire.
• Rewards: Magicite, Mist Turbo Ether, 4,050 EXP, 6,000 Gil.

Pyroviper is the second Cave Master available in Zoldaad.

It specializes in Fire attacks and can act twice per turn, making it much more dangerous than regular enemies. Avoid Fire abilities and bring equipment that reduces incoming Fire damage.

Tidus and Terra are useful choices thanks to their access to Water attacks. You can leave the fight until after completing the main chapter if your party isn’t strong enough.

Titan

• Location: Lanzelt, Kingdom of Grandshelt, optional Esper encounter.
• Level: 30
• HP: 65,000 on Normal.
• Weakness: Wind.
• Immunity: Earth.
• Rewards: Titan Esper, Magicite, 7,200 EXP, 6,000 Gil.

Titan becomes available once you can access his optional Esper encounter with the Gaia Hammer. Defeating him unlocks Titan as an Esper and rewards you with Magicite.

Titan uses mostly physical attacks and can enter defensive stances that increase his physical and magical defenses. Bring physical damage reduction buffs and focus on staggering him to create openings.

Wind attacks are your best option here. You can use Bartz later in the game for additional Wind coverage, but Chapter 4 already provides enough abilities to exploit Titan’s weakness.

Ifrit

• Location: Volcano, southern Zoldaad Empire Territory.
• Level: 33
• HP: 96,000 on Normal.
• Weakness: Water.
• Immunity: Fire.
• Rewards: Ifrit Esper, Magicite, 10,800 EXP, 8,000 Gil.

Once you’ve unlocked the Enterprise, fly to the smoking volcano west of Y’shtola’s Sanctum in southern Zoldaad. Approach the crater and choose to enter it to start the Ifrit encounter.

Ifrit is immune to Fire and weak to Water, so bring Nichol and equip Water-based abilities. He can also enter a Fury state after taking repeated attacks, increasing his offensive power while reducing his defenses. Water attacks can calm him down.

Phantom Train True Form

• Location: Phantom Train, northwest of Pyroviper Cave in Zoldaad.
• Level: 32
• Weaknesses: Ice, Light.
• Rewards: Camille Vision and Magicite upon completing The Call from Beyond.

Phantom Train True Form is the optional boss encountered during The Call from Beyond side quest, which becomes available after Chapter 4.

Speak to the Bewildered Man in Zoldaad’s Residential District, travel to the abandoned station northwest of Pyroviper Cave, and board the mysterious train. After speaking with the passengers and investigating their stories, you’ll eventually confront the Phantom Train’s true form.

The boss is weak to Ice and Light, so bring Tronn or Y’shtola for Ice damage, while Fina can exploit its Light weakness. Defeating it completes the quest and rewards you with Camille’s Vision and Magicite.

Grandshelt Colosseum — Fledgling League Rewards

The Colosseum in Grandshelt becomes accessible during Chapter 4, and you can start taking part in the Fledgling League. There are five battles, each with a first-time completion reward.

Battle	First-Time Reward
Fledgling Battle 1	Magicite Shard
Fledgling Battle 2	Adamantite
Fledgling Battle 3	Ancient Greatsword
Fledgling Battle 4	Magicite Shard
Fledgling Battle 5	Gaia Hammer

Adamantite is used for crafting equipment later in the game, while the Gaia Hammer unlocks the Titan Esper boss fight in the Grandshelt desert. Clearing all five battles also rewards you with the Fledgling’s Proof of Victory, which expands the Colosseum shop’s inventory.

Best EXP, Gil, and MRP Farming Spots in Final Fantasy Resonance Chapter 4

Zoldaad has stronger enemies than Olderion, and you’ll have more ways to improve your party once the Colosseum becomes available.

Chapter 4 EXP and MRP Farming

For regular EXP and MRP, stick to overworld encounters your party can defeat quickly rather than grinding difficult Cave Master battles. The Sandworms and Cactuars found near the Pyroviper cave area ideal for farming EXP and MRP respectively. Sandworms netting up to 2500 EXP per encounter and Cactuars giving roughly 300 MRP on Normal.

We recommend unlocking the Foe Attractor from the Grandshelt Colosseum to make farming quicker.

If you’ve unlocked Zidane’s Steal ability, there are also some valuable rare items to look out for.

Enemy	Location	Rare Stealable Item
Wyvern	Zoldaad overworld	Rune Scales
Sandworm	Southern Zoldaad	Golem Core
Hill Gigas	Underground Tunnel	Warrior’s Bandana
Tunnel Armor	Weapons Factory	Mythril Cannon
Death Mask	Weapons Factory	Safety Bit
Arachne	Zoldaad Dungeon	Mage’s Shard

These are rare steals, so you may need several attempts to obtain them.

All Missable Items and Secrets in Final Fantasy Resonance Chapter 4

There are several hidden items, dialogue choices, and optional activities in Chapter 4 that are easy to miss while following the main story.

Chapter 4 Stat Choices

There are two story decisions in Chapter 4 that permanently increase a character’s stats. The first happens during a conversation with Lasswell after defeating Ignis, while the second occurs after the final story encounter involving Jake.

Character	Available Bonuses	Recommended
Lasswell	MP +10, Strength +3, Speed +3	Strength +3
Jake	HP +30, Strength +3, Stamina +3	Strength +3

Lasswell and Jake both benefit from increased Strength because of their physical attacks. Note that in the example above, the stats correspond to the choice number. For example, Lasswell’s first choice gives you MP +10.

These bonuses cannot be changed through a dialogue replay option, so reload an earlier save if you want to choose a different reward.

Should You Fight or Persuade the Captain in Zoldaad Castle?

While searching for the Throne Room Key, you’ll encounter a captain in an upper-right room of Zoldaad Castle. You can either talk him down or fight him.

Choice	Consequence
Persuade the captain	Obtain the Throne Room Key without fighting.
Fight the captain	Defeat him and obtain the same key.

Both options lead to the same outcome, so we recommend persuading him to avoid the additional battle. Don’t forget to collect the Kikokusenga in the same room before continuing.

Hidden Hairpin of Grace in Zoldaad Castle

There’s a secret accessory hidden behind a painting inside Zoldaad Castle. On the upper floor, enter the first room on the right and examine the bookshelf to find a clue. Return to the first floor and inspect the painting to the left of the main staircase and you’ll receive the Hairpin of Grace.

This is easy to miss because the item isn’t stored in a treasure chest.

Grandshelt Colosseum Rewards

After clearing the league, check the shop for Foe Attractor, which increases random encounter frequency. This is useful for farming regular enemies and earning EXP, Gil, and MRP. Each battle also offers a fixed first-time reward. There are also lots of exclusive items unlocked in the shop, so be sure to go back and grab everything.

Finish the Jump Rope Challenges in Olderion

If you completed the first three jump rope challenges during Chapter 3, you can return to Olderion once the next set becomes available.

Successful Jumps	Reward
30	Mist X-Potion
40	Swift Badge
60	Magicite

The Magicite reward requires 60 successful jumps, and you only need to complete the challenge once to claim it. There are no additional item rewards beyond 60 jumps, but you can keep improving your score.

Return to Grandshelt Castle

Grandshelt Castle becomes accessible again during Chapter 4. If you missed the Black Garb during the burning castle sequence in Chapter 1, you can collect it from a chest in the northwestern room.

You can also find a Mist Turbo Ether, Hoodwink Garb, and Mist Hi-Potion inside the jail area on the lower western side.

Once you unlock the Enterprise, you can start revisiting older regions and reaching locations that weren’t previously accessible. It opens the game up a lot more and makes the progress less linear.

Before heading into Chapter 5, make sure you’ve obtained all 16 Chapter 4 Tablet Shards, unlocked Shantotto, Cecil, and Y’shtola, completed Mechabo Evolved, and visited the Grandshelt Colosseum.