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Mountain Cracks Side Quest Walkthrough

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This is a Side Quest Walkthrough for the various mountain cracks found throughout Final Fantasy IX (FFIX, FF9). Read on for more information about how to find them and potential rewards!

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Mountain Cracks Summary

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Mountain Cracks Walkthrough

Mountain Crack A

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FF9 Mognet CentralEnlarge
Access to Mognet Central


The first mountain crack is located north of the Outer Continent and is only accessible with the Sky Chocobo. Using a Dead Pepper here will unlock the entrance to the Moget Central.

Mountain Crack B

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FF9 Mountain Crack 2Enlarge
1 Maiden Prayer 1 Dragon's Hair
1 Gauntlets 1 Odin Card

The second mountain crack is located on the lower left center of the Forgotten Continent. This mountain crack is harder to find due to its shape and may not be obvious at first glance.

Mountain Crack C

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19 Eye Drops 1 Madain's Ring
1 Genji Helmet 1 Hilda Garde 1 Card

The third mountain crack is found to the right of the Forgotten Continent's center. This mountain crack is a little easier to spot than the previous one.

Mountain Crack D

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FF9 Mountain Crack 4Enlarge
41 Lapis Lazuli 1 Rosetta Ring
1 Protect Ring 1 Airship Card

The last mountain crack is found on the northern side of the Lost Continent.

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List of Sidequests and Mini-Games
Jumping Rope Sword Fight Racing Hippaul Frog Catching
Chocobo Hot and Cold Treno Weapons Shop Monsters Stiltzkin Ragtime Mouse
Friendly Monsters Treno Auction House The Nero Family Mognet Central
Daguerro Chocobo Dive Spots Chocobo Mountain Cracks Stellazio Coins
Kupo Nuts Rare Coffee Master Synthesist Chocograph Locations

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