Magazines
Item List

Magazines that include Weapons Monthly, Combat King, Pet Pals and Occult Fans. Many of these items are missable as you progress through the game.

Timber Maniacs
Comments:
Issues of Timber Maniacs can be found all throughout your travels as you progress through the game. Each time you pick up an issue, a new article will appear on the Balamb Garden study panel in the classroom. Not much of a reward, but still worth collecting, as there is a trophy/achievement you can pick up. Check out the Timber Maniacs side quest section for more information.

Picking up the issue of Timber Maniacs on the White SeeD Ship
Weapons Monthly, 1st Issue
Description:
Weapons research Magazine, First Issue.
Comments:
The Weapons Monthly magazines provide you with recipes for upgrading your character’s weapons. You do not need to have the magazine/recipe in order to craft the weapons in the magazine issue, which makes collecting these items just for completionist purposes. Check out the Weapons section for more information on the weapons that are available.
Where to find it:
This issue is located in the Lunatic Pandora Laboratory during the Laguna Dream Sequence on disc 3.
Going back into the laboratory to pick up the Weapons Monthly 1st Issue
Weapons Monthly, March Issue
Description:
Weapons research Magazine, March Issue.
Comments:
The Weapons Monthly magazines provide you with recipes for upgrading your character’s weapons. You do not need to have the magazine/recipe in order to craft the weapons in the magazine issue, which makes collecting these items just for completionist purposes. Check out the Weapons section for more information on the weapons that are available.
Where to find it:
This issue drops from Elvoret during battle at the top of the Dollet Communication Tower during the Dollet SeeD Exam.
Battle against Elvoret at the top of the Dollet Communication Tower
Weapons Monthly, April Issue
Description:
Weapons research Magazine, April Issue.
Comments:
The Weapons Monthly magazines provide you with recipes for upgrading your character’s weapons. You do not need to have the magazine/recipe in order to craft the weapons in the magazine issue, which makes collecting these items just for completionist purposes. Check out the Weapons section for more information on the weapons that are available.
Where to find it:
This issue can be found in Squall’s new dormitory room after the SeeD Exam. Check out the Balamb Garden walkthrough page for more information.
Squall trying to go to sleep in his new Dormitory, talking about Timber and the Weapons Monthly magazine off to the right
Weapons Monthly, May Issue
Description:
Weapons research Magazine, May Issue.
Comments:
The Weapons Monthly magazines provide you with recipes for upgrading your character’s weapons. You do not need to have the magazine/recipe in order to craft the weapons in the magazine issue, which makes collecting these items just for completionist purposes. Check out the Weapons section for more information on the weapons that are available.
Where to find it:
This issue can be found in the sewer area outside of the Presidential Palace in Deling City. You can find it during the Deling City mission.
Picking up the Weapons Monthly, May Issue
Weapons Monthly, June Issue
Description:
Weapons research Magazine, June Issue.
Comments:
The Weapons Monthly magazines provide you with recipes for upgrading your character’s weapons. You do not need to have the magazine/recipe in order to craft the weapons in the magazine issue, which makes collecting these items just for completionist purposes. Check out the Weapons section for more information on the weapons that are available.
Where to find it:
This issue drops from BGH251F2 after you defeat it with Team 2: at the Galbadia Missile Base.
The boss battle against BGH251F2
Weapons Monthly, July Issue
Description:
Weapons research Magazine, July Issue.
Comments:
The Weapons Monthly magazines provide you with recipes for upgrading your character’s weapons. You do not need to have the magazine/recipe in order to craft the weapons in the magazine issue, which makes collecting these items just for completionist purposes. Check out the Weapons section for more information on the weapons that are available.
Where to find it:
This issue can be found in the Training Center of Balamb Garden after you have Visited Edea’s House. Check out the Visiting Edea’s House page of the walkthrough for more information.
Picking up the Weapons Monthly July Issue from the Training Center
Weapons Monthly, August Issue
Description:
Weapons research Magazine, August Issue.
Comments:
The Weapons Monthly magazines provide you with recipes for upgrading your character’s weapons. You do not need to have the magazine/recipe in order to craft the weapons in the magazine issue, which makes collecting these items just for completionist purposes. Check out the Weapons section for more information on the weapons that are available.
Where to find it:
This issue can be found lying on the ground when you enter Trabia Garden.
Picking up the Weapons Monthly August Issue in Trabia Garden
Combat King 001
Description:
Magazine for fighters, Dolphin Blow Issue.
Comments:
Each Combat King magazine issue provides Zell with a new Limit Break combo move. In the case of issue 001, it gives him access to the Dolphin Blow special. Check out the Limit Break section for Zell for more information.
Where to find it:
This first issue can be found at the bottom floor of the Galbadia D-District Prison.
Combat King 002
Description:
Magazine for fighters, Meteor Strike Issue.
Comments:
Each Combat King magazine issue provides Zell with a new Limit Break combo move. In the case of issue 002, it gives him access to the Meteor Strike special. Check out the Limit Break section for Zell for more information.
Where to find it:
You will automatically receive this magazine once you defeat Fujin and Raijin at the Balamb Garden hotel.
Drawing Pandemona during the battle against Raijin and Fujin inside the Balamb Hotel
Combat King 003
Description:
Magazine for fighters, Meteor Barret Issue.
Comments:
Each Combat King magazine issue provides Zell with a new Limit Break combo move. In the case of issue 003, it gives him access to the Meteor Barret special. Check out the Limit Break section for Zell for more information.
Where to find it:
You can pick up this magazine by completing the Combat King 003 / Pigtail Girl side quest.
Zell receiving Combat King 003 from the pigtail girl
Combat King 004
Description:
Magazine for fighters, Different Beat Issue.
Comments:
Each Combat King magazine issue provides Zell with a new Limit Break combo move. In the case of issue 004, it gives him access to the Different Beat special. Check out the Limit Break section for Zell for more information.
Where to find it:
You can either pick this issue up by speaking to the soldier in Esthar twice or, if you missed that, you can buy this issue from the Esthar Book Store if you have Tonberry’s Familiar ability learned. Check out the Esthar walkthrough page for more information on how to pick this up for free.
Picking up Combat King 004 from the Esthar Soldier in Area 13
Combat King 005
Description:
Magazine for fighters, My Final Heaven Issue.
Comments:
Each Combat King magazine issue provides Zell with a new Limit Break combo move. In the case of issue 005, it gives him access to the My Final Heaven special. Check out the Limit Break section for Zell for more information.
Where to find it:
You can either pick this issue up on the Lunatic Pandora for free if you completed all of the events listed on the Centra Excavation Site during the Laguna Dream Sequence. Alternatively, you can purchase it from the Esthar Book Store if you have the Familiar ability.
Picking up Combat King 005 against the wall of the caves in the Lunatic Pandora
Pet Pals Vol.1
Description:
Magazine for dog lovers, Angelo Strike Issue.
Comments:
Each Pet Pals magazine issue provides Rinoa with a new Limit Break attack for Angelo to perform. In the case of Vol.1, it gives Angelo access to learn the Angelo Strike attack. Check out the Limit Break section for Rinoa for more information.
Where to find it:
You will receive the first issue of Pet Pals Vol.1 when Squall, Selphie and Zell board the train. Zell will enter the cabin first and will give Squall the first Pet Pals issue.
Pet Pals Vol.2
Description:
Magazine for dog lovers, Angelo Recover Issue.
Comments:
Each Pet Pals magazine issue provides Rinoa with a new Limit Break attack for Angelo to perform. In the case of Vol.2, it gives Angelo access to learn Angelo Recover. Check out the Limit Break section for Rinoa for more information.
Where to find it:
You can pick up the second issue of Pet Pals on Rinoa’s bed after you wake her up but before you begin the Forest Owls Mission. Check out the Timber Forest Owls Mission walkthrough page for more information. Alternatively, you can purchase it from a few shops later in the game.
Picking up Pet Pals Vol.2 off of Rinoa’s bed
Pet Pals Vol.3
Description:
Magazine for dog lovers, Invincible Moon Issue.
Comments:
Each Pet Pals magazine issue provides Rinoa with a new Limit Break attack for Angelo to perform. In the case of Vol.3, it gives Angelo access to the Invincible Moon ability. Check out the Limit Break section for Rinoa for more information.
Where to find it:
Volume 3 and Volume 4 of Pet Pals magazine can be purchased from the Timber Pet Shop.
Purchasing Pet Pals Vol.3 and Vol.4 from the Timber Pet Shop
Pet Pals Vol.4
Description:
Magazine for dog lovers, Angelo Reverse Issue.
Comments:
Each Pet Pals magazine issue provides Rinoa with a new Limit Break attack for Angelo to perform. In the case of Vol.4, it gives Angelo access to the Angelo Reverse ability. Check out the Limit Break section for Rinoa for more information.
Where to find it:
Volume 3 and Volume 4 of Pet Pals magazine can be purchased from the Timber Pet Shop.
Purchasing Pet Pals Vol.3 and Vol.4 from the Timber Pet Shop
Pet Pals Vol.5
Description:
Magazine for dog lovers, Angelo Search Issue.
Comments:
Each Pet Pals magazine issue provides Rinoa with a new Limit Break attack for Angelo to perform. In the case of Vol.5, it gives Angelo access to the Angelo Search ability. Check out the Limit Break section for Rinoa for more information.
Where to find it:
Volume 5 of Pet Pals can be purchased at the Esthar Book Shop.
Reaching the Shopping Mall area of Esthar
Pet Pals Vol.6
Description:
Magazine for dog lovers, Wishing Star Issue.
Comments:
Each Pet Pals magazine issue provides Rinoa with a new Limit Break attack for Angelo to perform. In the case of Vol.6, it gives Angelo access to the Wishing Star ability. Check out the Limit Break section for Rinoa for more information.
Where to find it:
Volume 6 of Pet Pals can be purchased at the Esthar Book Shop.
Reaching the Shopping Mall area of Esthar
Occult Fan I
Description:
World’s Mysteries Magazine, Scoop Issue.
Comments:
The Occult Fan magazines are intended to provide hints and tips for some of the side quests, namely the UFO and Doomtrain side quests. You do not need to obtain the magazine in order to complete these quests, but the books are missable, and with this strategy guide you do not need to reed the books at all. Check out the UFO & PuPu side quest page and the Doomtrain side quest page for more information.
Where to find it:
The first issue of Occult Fan can be found on the bookshelf of the Balamb Garden library.
Picking up Occult Fan I magazine in the Balamb Garden library
Occult Fan II
Description:
World’s Mysteries Magazine, Photo Issue.
Comments:
The Occult Fan magazines are intended to provide hints and tips for some of the side quests, namely the UFO and Doomtrain side quests. You do not need to obtain the magazine in order to complete these quests, but the books are missable, and with this strategy guide you do not need to reed the books at all. Check out the UFO & PuPu side quest page and the Doomtrain side quest page for more information.
Where to find it:
The second issue of Occult Fan can be found inside the back room of the Dollet Pub. Check out the Queen of Cards section on the Timber Forest Owls walkthrough page.
Entering the private room of the Dollet Pub
Occult Fan III
Description:
World’s Mysteries Magazine, Magic Issue.
Comments:
The Occult Fan magazines are intended to provide hints and tips for some of the side quests, namely the UFO and Doomtrain side quests. You do not need to obtain the magazine in order to complete these quests, but the books are missable, and with this strategy guide you do not need to reed the books at all. Check out the UFO & PuPu side quest page and the Doomtrain side quest page for more information.
Where to find it:
The third issue of Occult Fan can be retrieved by speaking to the Master Fisherman on Fishermans Horizon (FH).
Receiving Occult Fan III from the Master Fisherman
Occult Fan IV
Description:
World’s Mysteries Magazine, Report Issue.
Comments:
The Occult Fan magazines are intended to provide hints and tips for some of the side quests, namely the UFO and Doomtrain side quests. You do not need to obtain the magazine in order to complete these quests, but the books are missable, and with this strategy guide you do not need to reed the books at all. Check out the UFO & PuPu side quest page and the Doomtrain side quest page for more information.
Where to find it:
The fourth and last issue of Occult Fan can be picked up in Esthar, though you need to take a few steps in order to open up the location of the magazine. Check out the Esthar walkthrough page for more information.
Returning to the Esthar Presidential Palace to pick up the Occult Fan IV magazine