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Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles
How to Find the Unknown Element (Mystery Element)
The Unknown Element is the one which holds over all four other Elements of the Crystal Chalice. Learn how to find the Unknown Element and everything it can do.
What is the Unknown Element?
Can Go Through Any Miasma Stream
When your Crystal Chalice's Element is changed to the Unknown Element, you will be able to pass through any Miasma Stream regardless of its element. This is required to proceed through the story, so it's essential to figure out how to get the Unknown Element.
How to Get the Unknown Element
Obtain in the Lynari Desert
When you reach the Lynari Desert Dungeon, your primary goal will be to obtain the Unknown Element for your Crystal Chalice.
Gurdy drops hints on how to accomplish this throughout the various caravan events in the game, revealing what objects you need to cast magic on, shown in the table below.
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| Use Thunder on the cactus |
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| Use Gravity on the destroyed tent |
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| Use Fire on the mushroom on the cliff |
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| Use Blizzard on the 3 rocks, starting with the smallest |
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| Use Holy on the white flower |
Obtainable from Year Five
Year Five is the first point at which the Unknown Element can be obtained. There's no need to rush to get it, but having it will prevent you from being walled in by Miasma and allow you to easily progress to anywhere on the Map. It will also allow you to travel to Mount Vellenge, the game's final dungeon, so you'll need to get the Unknown Element sooner or later.
Things to Watch Out For
Don't Change to a Different Element
Once you've changed your Crystal Chalice to the Unknown Element, there's little reason to change it back to one of the other Elements. The other Elements provide resistances to certain status effects, making them useful for specific situations, but in general, the Unknown Element will be most useful for allowing travel to any Map.
If you switch to another Element, you'll have to travel back to the Lynari Desert to change back to the Unknown Element again. It's not a total dealbreaker, but this can be a hassle, so unless you're really struggling without a certain resistance, you're best off sticking with the Unknown Element.
Crystal Chalice Elements and Effects
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- Best Name for Each Race (Class)
- What Home Job Should You Choose?
- What Can Mog Do?
- Best Artifact to Choose
- Gil Farming Guide
- What are Bonus Points?
- What to Send to Family (Letters)
- Differences Between Mobile and Console Versions
- What is the Crystal Chalice?
How-to Guides
- How to Advance Through the Game
- How to Fuse Spells
- How to Use Urns (Pots)
- How to Go Through the Miasma Stream
- How to Craft Weapons
- How to Transfer Save Data
- How to Play Moogle Paint
- How to Level Up Fast
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- How to Raise Dungeon Levels | Dungeon Cycles
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- All Moogle Stamp Locations
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- Post-Game Content and 100% Clear Guide
- Best Weapons and Equipment
- How to Craft the Ultimate Weapons
- Best Focus Attacks | Unique Focus Attacks
- List of Post-Game Weapons and Equipment
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How to Find the Unknown Element (Mystery Element)
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In the gamecube version, you would have to follow the steps in sequence shown above with the different magicite. In the Nintendo switch version, you would have to play the map “single player” and make sure you finish the game with your moogle stamp. the moogle stamp can be found in the moogle cave located on the left side of the desert map.