Floating Castle 3F

Sprite
Average Encounter 4,341 Exp., 3,068 G
Area Floating Castle (1F, 2F, 4F, 5F)
Treasures 14 Value 96,870 G
Rare ProCape, Katana
Monsters Encountered CHIMERA, FIGHTER, GUARD, MANCAT, MANTICOR, MEDUSA, R.HYDRA, RockGOL, SENTRY, WzVAMP
3F is once again divided into spokes around a central hub, but the layout looks much more broken. The teleporter to 4F is to the east, along with some Treasures. There is nothing to be found to the south.
Compare Floating Castle 3F to other Maps
Maps: Connected to Floating Castle 3F – 2 shown
The name of the map, including both the general area and the specific floor or section
Name
The number of treasures to be found on this map
Treasures
The number of treasures to be found past doors locked with the KEY on this map
Locked
The average amount of total experience you can expect to earn from a random encounter here (this is split evenly among surviving party members)
Avg. Exp.
The average amount of gold you can expect to earn from a random encounter here
Avg. Gold
The cost to stay at the inn, if there is one present
Inn
The cost to revive a party member at the clinic, if there is one present
Clinic
A list of the types of shops that can be found here
Shops
Floating Castle 2F 10 - 3,792 3,195 G - - -
Floating Castle 4F - - 4,672 3,227 G - - -
Random Encounters: Found in Floating Castle 3F – 8 shown
The monsters that can be involved in this encounter; minibosses are only found in repeatable set encounters; bosses are encountered only one time during the game; the final boss must be defeated to complete the game; superbosses are the most dangerous monsters in the game
Monsters
The probability of any given encounter being this one when you have a random battle on its map
Frequency
A modifier to the base chance of the monsters surprising the party; your party leader's agility and luck also factor into the surprise chance
Surprise
Is it possible to run from this encounter?
Run?
The average amount of total experience you can expect to earn from this encounter (this is split evenly among surviving party members)
Avg. Exp.
The average amount of gold you can expect to earn from this encounter
Avg. Gold
FIGHTER ×1–2 1.6% +71% Yes 5,130 5,130 G
SENTRY ×1, GUARD ×0–1 18.8% +0% Yes 4,612 2,200 G
MANCAT ×3–7, MEDUSA ×0–5 18.8% +0% Yes 4,241 5,160 G
CHIMERA ×1 18.8% +0% Yes 2,064 2,500 G
MANTICOR ×3–4 18.8% +0% Yes 4,610 2,275 G
R.HYDRA ×4 9.4% +0% Yes 4,860 1,600 G
RockGOL ×2–4 9.4% +0% Yes 7,155 3,000 G
WzVAMP ×1–3 4.7% +0% Yes 4,770 6,000 G
Treasures: Found in Floating Castle 3F – 14 shown
Treasure
The specifics of where this treasure can be found
Notes
ProCape In the bottom left chest in the eastern room
8,135 G In the bottom right chest in the eastern room
Cloth In the middle left chest in the eastern room
9,500 G In the middle right chest in the eastern room
6,400 G In the top left chest in the eastern room
SOFT Potion In the top right chest in the eastern room
HEAL Potion In the bottom left chest in the northern room
5,450 G In the bottom right chest in the northern room
9,000 G In the top left chest in the northern room
ProRing In the top right chest in the northern room
SOFT Potion In the first chest in the western room
4,150 G In the second chest in the western room
3,400 G In the third chest in the western room
Katana In the fourth chest in the western room
Monsters: Found in Floating Castle 3F – 10 shown
Minibosses are only found in repeatable set encounters; bosses are encountered only one time during the game; the final boss must be defeated to complete the game; superbosses are the most dangerous monsters in the game, but are optional
Name		 HP Gold
The total amount of experience earned for defeating this monster (this is split evenly among surviving party members)
Exp
Each physical hit will deal between one and two times this amount of damage to the target, reduced by the target's absorb
Dmg
The number of hit chances the monster gets whenever it attacks; each successful hit will deal full damage and can be a critical hit
Hits
The hit % of the monster's attacks; the base chance to hit is approximately 84% plus half of the monster's hit %, modified by the target's evade %
Hit %
The status ailment, if any, that can be inflicted by this monster's attacks; the base chance of affliction is 50%, reduced by 1% for each two points of magic defense the target has; note that, due to a bug, misses after the attack's first hit have a chance to inflict a status ailment despite not hitting
Status
The chance of each of this monster's attacks being a critical hit (unless the attack misses); critical hits add double the monster's damage rating to their normal damage (this extra damage ignores absorb)
Crit
Each physical hit the monster takes will have its damage reduced by this amount
Abs
The monster's base chance to evade any given physical attack; each two points of evade % result in a 1% better chance to evade attacks
Eva
For each two points of magic defense, the monster has a 1% better chance of resisting any given spell
Mag. Def.
The lowest party level at which the monster may choose to run away; the chance to run is approximately 4% for each level the party leader is above this level
Run Lev.
The chance that the monster uses a magic spell on its turn; each monster that can cast spells has a specific cycle of spells that they always use in the same order (see the monster page for specifics)
Magic
The chance that the monster uses a special attack on its turn; monsters with multiple special attacks have a specific cycle of special attacks that they always use in the same order (see the monster page for specifics)
Sp. Att
The families this monster belongs to; only Undead monsters are affected by HARM spells; note that other monster families have no mechanical effect
Family
The elements this monster is weak against; weakness against an element causes spells and special attacks of that element to be approximately 20% more likely to hit, and damaging spells or special attacks deal an additional 50% damage
Weakness
The elements this monster is resistant to; resistance to an element drops the base hit chance for spells and special attacks of that element to 0, and those attacks cause half damage
Resists
MEDUSA 68 699 G 699 20 1 92 Poison 1% 10 18 28 35 - 50% - - -
MANCAT 110 800 G 603 20 3 98 - 1% 30 30 31 35 75% - Spellcaster - Status, Poison, Death, Fire, Cold, Lightning, Earth
WzVAMP 300 3,000 G 2,385 90 1 104 Paralysis 1% 28 36 42 - 25% 19% Magic Beast, Undead, Spellcaster, Regenerating Fire Status, Poison, Death, Cold, Earth
MANTICOR 164 650 G 1,317 22 2 104 - 1% 8 36 48 35 - 50% - - Earth
R.HYDRA 182 400 G 1,215 20 3 106 - 1% 14 18 52 36 - 50% Dragon Cold Fire
GUARD 200 400 G 1,224 25 2 108 Paralysis 1% 40 36 55 - - - - Lightning Status, Poison, Death
SENTRY 400 2,000 G 4,000 102 1 128 - 1% 48 48 80 35 - - - Lightning Status, Poison, Death, Fire, Cold, Earth
CHIMERA 300 2,500 G 2,064 30 4 113 - 1% 20 36 65 - - 50% Dragon Cold Fire, Earth
RockGOL 200 1,000 G 2,385 70 1 108 - 1% 16 12 55 - 38% - Magic Beast, Spellcaster - Status, Poison, Death, Fire, Cold, Lightning, Earth
FIGHTER 200 3,420 G 3,420 40 1 106 - 1% 38 45 93 39 38% - Spellcaster - -
Weapons: Found in Floating Castle 3F – 1 shown
Rare weapons can only be found as treasure, not purchased; enchanted items cast spells when used in combat; legendary weapons can be earned via sidequest; ultimate weapons are uniquely powerful treasures
Name
The base damage dealt by the weapon; this is added to half of the wielder's strength score, and each hit deals between one and two times this total in damage, reduced by the target's absorb
Damage
This value is added to the wielder's base hit % to determine the overall accuracy of the weapon's attacks; the base chance to hit is approximately 84% plus half of this value, modified by the target's evasion; a character gains an extra hit for every 32 points of hit % they have
Hit %
The chance of each attack with this weapon being a critical hit (unless the attack misses); critical hits add double the character's damage rating to their normal damage (this extra damage ignores absorb)
Crit		 Price
The amount of gold received when selling this weapon in a shop
Value
If used as an item in combat, some weapons can cast a particular magic spell free of cost
Spell		 Equipped By
Katana 33 +35 19.4% - 30,000 G - Ni
Armor: Found in Floating Castle 3F – 3 shown
Rare armors can only be found as treasure, not purchased; enchanted armors casts spells when used in combat; ultimate armors are uniquely powerful treasures
Name
The slot that the armor protects; you can have no more than one piece of armor equipped per slot
Type
Each physical hit you take will have its damage reduced by this amount; the absorb value of multiple pieces of armor is cumulative
Absorb
All types of armor (except most shields) incur a penalty to the wearer's evasion rate; each two points of evade % lost result in a 1% smaller chance to evade attacks; multiple penalties are cumulative
Evade %
Any elemental resistances this armor provides; resistance to an element drops the base hit chance for spells and special attacks of that element to 0, and those attacks cause half damage
Resistance		 Price
The amount of gold received when selling this armor in a shop
Value
If used as an item in combat, some pieces of armor can cast a particular magic spell free of cost
Spell		 Equipped By
Cloth Armor 1 −2 - 10 G 5 G - All classes
ProCape Shield 8 −2 - - 10,000 G - Fi, Th, RM, WM, BM, Kn, Ni, RW, WW, BW
ProRing Gloves 8 −1 Death 20,000 G 10,000 G - All classes
Items: Found in Floating Castle 3F – 2 shown
Key items and purchased key items are required to complete the game; quest items are required for sidequests
Name
The status ailment removed by this item
Cures		 Price
HEAL (Potion) - 60 G
SOFT (Potion) Stone 800 G
Floating Castle 2F Floating Castle 4F

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The ORB of Wind
Page 4
Climb the five levels of the Floating Castle and face TIAMAT, the Fiend guarding the ORB of Wind.

Flying Fortress 3F

Treasures 14
Average Encounter 4,341 Exp., 3,068 gil
Area Flying Fortress
Other Maps 1F, 2F, 4F, 5F
Monsters Encountered Chimera, Dark Warrior, Fire Hydra, Guardian, Manticore, Medusa, Rakshasa, Soldier, Stone Golem, Vampire Lord
A number of new encounters make the third floor the most dangerous one yet. Soldiers are particularly nasty foes who hit hard and don't go down easy. Don't mistake them for Guardians just because they look similar. Groups of Rakshasas and Medusas can be quite frustrating to fight. Wipe out the Medusas with a basic attack Spell and take out the Rakshasas physically. You may have a problem if they start casting Slow1 Spells. It's best to run if you end up in a position where you can't really deal damage anymore. There is an uncommon encounter with a quartet of Fire Hydras which can be dangerous to any character not protected from Fire. They can be taken down quickly with physical attacks, but with four of them they may get off a number of Blaze attacks before that happens. Vampire Lords also appear here for the first time, but they do a better job of protecting themselves than harming you. Take them down before they have a chance to put up a fight. Finally, the rare encounter is with Dark Warriors, who are basically like Dark Wizards... except they can't really hurt you. They shouldn't be a problem.