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Alexandria Castle 2nd (Disc 2)

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This is the Story Walkthrough for your second visit to Alexandria Castle (Disc 2) from Final Fantasy IX (FFIX, FF9). Read on for more information about objectives and bosses within this section.

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Cleyra Pinnacle Rock

Alexandria Castle 2nd - Objectives

Objectives
1 Head forward for a scene.
2 Go up until you reach a dead end.
3 Head back to your previous spot and talk to Vivi.
4 Swing the metal cage left and right to escape.
5 Head up the dungeon.
6 From the fountain, head north and up to the 2nd floor.
7 Head south then climb another flight of stairs and enter the room found on the north side.
8 Follow the path until you reach the Queen's chamber. Interact with the candle with a purple light.
9 Enter the newly revealed path. Step on the moving platform and interact with it again once it ends on the otherside to get off.
10 Descend the stairs until you reach a circular pattern. Prepare for a boss fight then enter the door.
Boss Zorn and Thorn
11 Head to Garnet's location.
12 Head back to the Queen's chamber
Boss Beatrix (3rd)
13 There will be several scenes. Everytime you gain control, head deeper into the basement.
Boss Ralvuimago

Alexandria Castle 2nd - Items and Equipment

Item Quantity Location
Tent & Ice Brand x2 Open the two treasure chests by cross the turning bridge in the secret passage during the timed 'finding the princess mission'.

Ice Brand

Ice Brand.jpg

Head to the underground passage in the castle. Before rescuing the princess, ride the spinning footpath and open the chests.

Alexandria Castle 2nd - Shops

There are no shops available in this area.

Alexandria Castle 2nd Boss Fights

Zorn and Thorn

FF9 Zorn and Thorn
Queen Brahne's court jesters. These clowns have high damaging moves if left alone, so while they might be clowns, make sure to take the battle seriously. For more information about Zorn and Thorn, see the link below.
How to Beat Zorn and Thorn

Beatrix (3rd)

FF9 Beatrix 3rd Battle
Your third battle with Beatrix. Although the party has gotten stronger and can stand toe to toe with her, you'll still be forced to admit defeat. For more information about Beatrix (3rd), see the link below.
How to Beat Beatrix (3rd)

Ralvuimago

FF9 Ralvuimago
The Gargan encounters a new nemesis. Ralvuimago doesn't have lethal attacks but can go into full counter attack mode making the battle last longer and more tedious. For more information about Ralvuimago, see the link below.
How to Beat Ralvuimago

Final Fantasy IX - Related Links

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Disc 1
Alexandria Alexandria Castle Evil Forest
Ice Caverns Village of Dali Lindblum
Qu's Marsh Gizamaluke's Grotto South Gate
Burmecia
Disc 2
Treno Cleyra Alexandria Castle 2nd
Pinnacle Rocks Fossil Roo Black Mage Village
Conde Petie Madain Sari Iifa Tree
Madain Sari 2nd
Disc 3
Alexandria 2nd Treno 2nd Alexandria 3rd
Lindblum 2nd Black Mage Village 2nd Oeilvert
Desert Palace Esto Gaza and Mount Gulug Ipsen's Castle
Terra and Bran Bal Pandemonium
Disc 4
Memoria

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