![Final Fantasy VI [PC] - Number 128 @UltimaSpark50](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ridDHTceeG8/maxresdefault.jpg)
Uploaded April 2022 | Updated September 2026, 7 hours ago
Not like I was going to use Cyan anyway…
The mine cart ride is notorious among low-level players, being one of two (?) sequences with unavoidable experience gain, and having to juggle with the RNG to minimise such (you can manipulate this in the SNES version, but I'm not aware of any similar strat in GBA-onward). GBA players won't have to worry about the Kazekiri quite as much, since Number 128 can be fought again in the Soul Shrine.
Not like I was going to use Cyan anyway…
The mine cart ride is notorious among low-level players, being one of two (?) sequences with unavoidable experience gain, and having to juggle with the RNG to minimise such (you can manipulate this in the SNES version, but I'm not aware of any similar strat in GBA-onward). GBA players won't have to worry about the Kazekiri quite as much, since Number 128 can be fought again in the Soul Shrine.
![Final Fantasy VI [PC] - Number 128](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ridDHTceeG8/mqdefault.jpg "Final Fantasy VI [PC] - Number 128
Not like I was going to use Cyan anyway…
The mine cart ride is notorious among low-level players, being one of two (?) sequences with unavoidable experience gain, and having to juggle with the RNG to minimise such (you can manipulate this in the SNES version, but Im not aware of any similar strat in GBA-onward). GBA players wont have to worry about the Kazekiri quite as much, since Number 128 can be fought again in the Soul Shrine.")
![Final Fantasy V [PC] (LLG 2/1/1/4) - Atomos](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/sNMAdZNKiTk/mqdefault.jpg "Final Fantasy V [PC] (LLG 2/1/1/4) - Atomos
You _will_ want that Gold Hairpin from the 9F monster-in-a-box; catch whatever appears to prevent EXP gain. Yellow Dragons Lightning (and similar fractional attacks) isnt as useful in this version since they arent auto-hit anymore; I dont know if Pixel Remaster has that issue.
Dark Spark is a 23% chance to land, so this methodll take several tries. (Can increase level and therefore hit rate with Samsons Might mix.)")
![Final Fantasy VI [PC] - Red Dragon #2](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/sxoT1Cb0QhY/mqdefault.jpg "Final Fantasy VI [PC] - Red Dragon #2
You can safely wait out the expiration timer (100 ticks, or just under 2 minutes, from battles start) in-between Quick turns. Otherwise you have to survive its onslaught of powerful fire spells and physical attacks (and its instant death special), since its completely invincible (barring extreme luck with Setzers slots).")
![Final Fantasy V [PC] (LLG 2/1/1/4) - Golem & undead dragons](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/tHqucwGfMTU/mqdefault.jpg "Final Fantasy V [PC] (LLG 2/1/1/4) - Golem & undead dragons
If you dont get Golem here, he rarely (6% chance) appears in the waterfall room of the final dungeon (still harassed by the dragons).")
![Final Fantasy V [PC] (LLG 2/1/1/4) - Archeoaevis](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/u45ZMLzrDQo/mqdefault.jpg "Final Fantasy V [PC] (LLG 2/1/1/4) - Archeoaevis
Fuck it, Im done trying to further optimise this thing. (The safe strategy has you spam water scrolls, since all of its forms take normal damage from that element, and its too slow to get the jump on speed-optimised Ninja after each formchange.)
Take off Galufs equipment _immediately_ after this fight, as hell leave for a while once you enter the crystal chamber.
The Chemists !Mix command (obtained after this fight) is _the_ single most overpowered command in the game, so naturally the most potent mixing ingredients cant be bought (ie. theyre enemy drops and/or steals). And you _will_ need it for LLGs.")
![Final Fantasy V [PC] (LLG 2/1/1/4) - Shiva](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/uOaTZnjSEFM/mqdefault.jpg "Final Fantasy V [PC] (LLG 2/1/1/4) - Shiva
Youll lose her forever if you dont fight her before leaving the first world. (Not that you were going to use her in a LLG anyway.) Steal Mythril Swords from Ice Soldiers in this area for cash, since you obviously cant beat stuff freely.")
![Final Fantasy VI [PC] - Guardian](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/vtv-cRPr_2I/mqdefault.jpg "Final Fantasy VI [PC] - Guardian
The Grauniad")
![Final Fantasy V [PC] (LLG 2/1/1/4) - Wendigo](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/w0i1eq5Ane8/mqdefault.jpg "Final Fantasy V [PC] (LLG 2/1/1/4) - Wendigo
This thing has the false image toggle that Neo Shinryu is so infamous for, though its not _quite_ as obnoxious about it (theres always a vulnerable target on field, and you can nullify the Frost counters with Flame Rings). And yes, I forgot to steal Dragon Fangs back in world 2…oh well.")
![Final Fantasy V [PC] (LLG 2/1/1/4) - Leviathan](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/xA-Ma5Lf5rU/mqdefault.jpg "Final Fantasy V [PC] (LLG 2/1/1/4) - Leviathan
When boosted, Leviathan is the most powerful summon in the game…except theres _no_ water-boosting item (not even in GBA—they went out of their way for that!); you need to use Elemental Power mix for it. So Syldra continues to be the most efficient, since you can just buy Air Knives and spam her with impunity. (Not that any of this matters in a LLG anyway.)")
