Whether you’re visiting Ivalice for the first time or you’re already an expert at being Captain Basch fon Ronsenburg of Dalmasca, Final Fantasy Xii can be an intimidating game.

Monster hunting is not only a fun way to play around with Final Fantasy XII ’s unique combat system, it’ll get you lots of cash and good loot.

It’s tempting to unlock new skills and abilities as often as possible, but it’s worth conserving LP while you’re out in the wild, just in case you pick up an awesome rare weapon or get to a new shop full of more powerful equipment.

There are a surprising number of sidequests in Final Fantasy XII , and you’ll miss them unless you talk to everyone, from random Seeqs on snowy mountains to bartenders on your airship rides.

Final Fantasy XII aficionados no doubt remember the Zodiac Spear, an ultra-powerful weapon that you can only get if you inexplicably decide not to open certain treasure chests.