Breath of Fire FAQ/Walkthrough

For the Gameboy Advance

Version 1.2 (Last Updated 3/30/2004)
By Devin Morgan
This file is Copyright (c)2002-2006 Devin Morgan. All rights reserved.
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Table of Contents
1. What's New
2. Introduction
3. Story
4. Controls
5. Overview
6. Walkthrough
7. Enemies
8. Bosses
9. Weapons
10. Armor
11. Shields
12. Helmets
13. Items
14. Magic
15. Shops
16. Secrets/Tips and Tricks
17. Credits
18. Copyright Notice
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-= 1. What's New -=
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Version 1.2 (3/30/04): Finally got to adding a listing of items Gobi sells in
his portable shop.
Version 1.1 (4/21/02): A couple small updates were made, including a quick
experience trick in the Secrets section, plus a better way to get the W.Ant
for Nina's tonic (see that part of the walkthrough for more details).
Version 1.0 (3/11/02): The walkthrough is complete, all sections of the guide
are complete, I am done!
Version 0.9 (3/10/02): Some more of the walkthrough is added, and I am at the
final points of the game now! The next update will most definitely make this
a complete guide finally!
Version 0.8 (3/7/02): This is another big update, with even more walkthrough
updates, as well as other bits and pieces throughout the guide! Perhaps by
the next update or so, I will be done at last!
Version 0.6 (2/25/02): A lot more of the walkthrough has been added, along
with numerous other excerpts in other sections. The next couple updates or
so, and I should be done here!

Version 0.4 (2/17/02): So far, the walkthrough covers until just after the
battle with the Gremlin inside the Stone Robot. Next update will have more
walkthrough added, so stay tuned!
Version 0.3 (2/14/02): The first version of this FAQ. It only has information
on the areas I've reached, the items I've obtained, etc., so please keep that
in mind when viewing this FAQ. I will finish this guide soon though, so check
back in a few days for more updates!
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This classic RPG title from the Super Nintendo has been successfully ported
to the Gameboy Advance. There are new features, including a Dash command so
you can move around quicker in the game. You are Ryu, and you along with 7
other comrades you'll meet along the way, must recover the 6 Goddess Keys
scattered throughout the world. You need those keys in order to stop the evil
Dark Dragons from destroying the world. If you have a GBA, I'd recommend you
obtain this game; it's really awesome!
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For thousands of years, the Dragon Tribe reigned peacefully, governing the
world through its mighty power and decency. Despite its integrity, the tribe
fell victim to the power of the evil goddess Milia. The internal strife split
the tribe into two factions and war erupted between them. The violent clash
nearly destroyed the world. Already lasting for centuries, it seemed the
conflict would drag on forever.
At last, a hero and his seven companions appeared and vowed to defeat the
evil goddess. The quest was perilous.
After many failed attempts, they managed to capture the goddess and seal her
in a dungeon locked with six keys.
Now a fragile peace accord holds the two tribes together. The White Dragon
Tribe, pledges to lock away its power until the world is once again faced
with danger. But the Black Dragon Tribe is suspiciously reluctant in its
peace efforts. Will the peace hold, or will the bloody history between these
two sides continue for more eons to come?
The saga of the fate of the Dragon Tribe is about to begin...
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Control Pad: Move character, move cursor on menu screens

Start: Start game, bring up/close map (after you get it)
Select: Bring up/close menu screen
A: Talk to people, check areas, use character's special ability, confirm
selection on menu screens
B: Dash (hold while moving), cancel selection on menu screens
L: Change order of characters in the game, view Order commands in battle
R: Change order of characters in the game, view Defense commands in battle
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Bank/Storage Centers
-------------------In most towns, when you step into the Item Shop, you'll notice that there are
two counters. One is for the actual Item Shop, and the other is for a storage
place. You can store as much of your money, or items, that you want here.
Then, return to the storage place in any town to deposit/withdraw as you
please. They can be quite useful if you run out of room to carry items, and
want to put away the ones you won't need for a while, if at all in the game.
Menu Screens
-----------While in the game (outside of battle), press Select to open up the submenu.
Here is a quick rundown as to what each option on that menu is for:
Item: View your items, select an item to use, sort items, etc.
Spel: View spell lists of a character, select a spell to use.
Eqip: View currently equipped equipment on your party, add/remove equipment,
etc.
Stat: View the statistics for a particular character (attack power, defense
power, experienced needed to gain a level, and so on).
Swch: Switch the positions of the characters if in battle (front or back row;
back row players have lower attack power but better defense, and vice
versa).
Chng: Change the order of your party's lineup.
Optn: Change in-game options (text speed, manual/auto dashing, music).
Save: Quick save your game (can be done anywhere, as opposed to a full save
which can only be done at Dragon Shrines; if you reload quick save

data, it disappears, so this is basically a one-time save option).

End: Exit the menu screen (obviously).
Status Ailments
--------------As in most other RPG titles, there are several ailments that can affect your
party (usually for the worse). They can all be cured with the appropriate
items. Here's a quick list of the ailments and what they do to you:
Curse: Your statistics are lowered, making your attacks weaker and defenses
lower.
Paralyze: You fall asleep and become unable to move for some rounds. It wears
off after a period of time, though.
Poison: You become poisoned, and your HP gradually drains. Outside of battle,
you lose HP each time you move, so you should cure this ASAP!
Stun: When a character has 0HP, they are in Stun state. Use a Life item to
revive that player.
Zombie: Turn you into a rotting zombie; your statistics are greatly decreased
in this state.
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Introduction
-----------The game opens with a fiery scene where Ryu (the main character) is sleeping
in a burning building. An old woman comes to wake you up. When you have
control of Ryu, follow the woman through the hall (she'll get rid of the fire
that blocks your path up ahead) and downstairs. There, talk to everyone you
see if you like. You'll see 2 girls with blue hair standing next to each
other. Talk to the one on the left and she'll move, then talk to the other
one. After that, a guy followed by a girl known as Sara will come in and warn
the people of an attack. She'll then turn everyone to stone, and then leave
the building.
Outside, soldiers will escort her out of the village, where she encounters an
evil man known as Jade. After a quick confrontation, Sara and Jade disappear.
The scene then shifts back to inside the building. Everyone is restored to
their original forms, and they're all wondering what just happened. After
some talking, an earthquake will take place and most of the people will run
off. The old man will make a chest appear in the room; open it to get 300GP.
Talk to him and the old woman if you want, otherwise exit this building into
the village of Drogen.
Drogen
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In this ruined village, there isn't much you can really do. There are Weapon
and Item shops still open, but I wouldn't recommend buying anything at this
time (unless you want some Herbs in case you're in danger out of town). From
the building you just came out of, enter the small open room to the
southwest. This is a Dragon Shrine; check out the dragon statue and it'll
save your progress. Save now, then exit there and continue south out of the
town.
Overworld
--------Out in the overworld, you are now vulnerable to enemy attacks. Make your way
west and north, then to the northeast while fighting various enemies. Try to
gain a couple levels along the way as well. You'll come to a castle further
ahead, which is Camlon; enter it.
Camlon
-----In this castle town, you'll notice that the town is in ruins and the castle
has been invaded! Enter the small dome-shaped building to the left (Dragon
Shrine) and save, then enter the castle itself.