FINAL FANTASY IX TIPS & TRICKS
Hidden Excalibur
you can get a hidden excalibur its excalibur3 its in alexiandria on the third disk above the weapon store you get up there by using the ladder that you help ratboy one the first asked you to be his slave get and you\'ll get the excalibur.
Two player battle
Go to the main menu, select "Battle Control", highlight "Custom", and press X. A screen featuring all the characters that you have and some controllers will appear. Move a controller to the second slot for the person that you want player two to control.
Other endings
End the game with Cinna's "Hammer" in your inventory to get additional endings.
Other endings 2
You can also get the other ending if you have "Save the Queen" when the game ends. You will not get a better ending if you have both items.
Easy experience
Use Quina's level 5 Death spell against the level 60 Grand Dragons on the outside of Gizamalike's Grotto for around 8800 experience per person. Equip the quick level gain support ability (level up) for even more. Also, remember to take Coral Rings to protect against the Dragon's Thundaga spell.
Stallazio coin locations 1
Dali windmill.
Stallazio coin locations 2
Behind item shop in Treno.
Stallazio coin locations 3
At entrance to Treno, throw Gil in fountain 13 times.
Stallazio coin locations 4
Beside an overturned cart near the entrance to Burmecia.
Stallazio coin locations 5
Near Netune statue in Alexandria,
Stallazio coin locations 6
Black Mage Village Inn.
Stallazio coin locations 7
The right side of the fountain in Maiden Sari.
Stallazio coin locations 8
Below the HP/MP restoring spring in Quan's Dwelling.
Stallazio coin locations 9
Left of the pickle cart in Lindblum.
Stallazio coin locations 10
Water right of the entrance to Daguerro.
Stallazio coin locations 11
The right chest at Ipson's Castle.
Stallazio coin locations 12
Chest inside the Invincible.
Stallazio coin locations 13
Where Scorpio was located in Quan's Dwelling.
Chocobo Evolution location 1
River Chocobo: Healing Shore
Chocobo Evolution location 2
Mountain Chocobo: Dawn Lagoon (requires River Chocobo)
Chocobo Evolution location 3
Ocean Chocobo: Green Plains (requires Mountain Chocobo)
Chocobo Evolution location 4
Golden Chocobo: Get all six Chocograph pieces
Friendly creature location 1
Near Treno
Friendly creature location 2
Between ice cavern and Dali
Friendly creature location 3
Forest around Black Mage Village
Friendly creature location 4
Biggest Forest around Madain Sari
Friendly creature location 5
Forest directly east of Oeilvert
Friendly creature location 6
East forest on plateau above Gizmaluke's Grotto
Friendly creature location 7
Forest on Vile Island (in West continent)
Quadruple magic attack
When you get a reflect ring, have the four characters you regularly have in your party with learn "Auto Reflect". When they all have it turned on, cast a reflective party spell, such as Bio or any of the elements, at yourself, This will effectively quadruple the power of the spell on a single target. However, this is only helpful for lower levels and is virtually useless if you have great spells.
Treasure hunting
When hunting treasure with your Chocobo, press Select while choosing a treasure to find for a hint.
Hidden items
At the beginning of the game when playing with Vivi, go backwards. There should be an area that you search to find about four cards, two Potions and one Elixir.
Early Emerald
In Cleyra as Freya, you can go into the cathedral and talk to the high priest to get the Emerald.
Early Mage Masher
After you start and fight Baku in his dragon costume, steal from him to get a Mage Masher.
Finding items and Gil
Whenever there is an explanation point (!) over the character's head, there is usually items or Gil.
Most powerful Eidolon
Once Queen Brahne dies, go back to Treno. Makes sure you do not leave until you go to the auction. Buy the Dark Matter. This will give Princess Garnet the ability to summon Odin. Make sure you equip Garnet with Dark Matter.
13th Zodiac coin
After you find all 12 Zodiac coins and bring them to the Queen in Treno, she will say that it feels like there is something missing. Agree with her, and she will send you on a quest to find the 13th Zodiac coin. You can find this coin in Quan's Dwelling at the same location that you found the Scorpio Zodiac coin. Bring it back to her. She will thank you and give you a "hammer" to help synthesize special weapons and items.
Second Pedriot
You can get a second Pedriot if you defeat the Grithen at Fossle Roo near the man that gives you directions.
Free Ogre sword
Fight monsters on Disc 2 and you will eventually get an Ogre sword.
Frogs:2
Item:Ore
Frogs:5
Item:Ether
Frogs:9
Item:Silk Rode
Frogs:15
Item:Elixir
Frogs:23
Item:Silver Fork
Frogs:33
Item:Bistro Fork
Frogs:45
Item:Battle Boots
Frogs:99
Item:Battle Master Quale to receive Gastro Fork
Eidolon:Carbuncle
Item equipped: Moonstone; Result :Pearl Light; Effect: Cast Shell on all ally
Eidolon:Carbuncle
Item equipped: Emerald; Result :Emerald Light: Effect: Cast Haste on all ally
Eidolon:Carbuncle
Item equipped: Diamond; Result :Diamond Light; Effect: Cast Vanish on all ally
Eidolon:Fenrir
Item equipped: Maiden Prayer; Result :Millennial Decay; Effect: Wind Elemental attack