Tips and Tricks

This section contains tips and tricks that cover various gameplay mechanics and useful strategies for Final Fantasy IX. These pages are referenced throughout the walkthrough in relevant areas, so you don't need to read through them before starting the game.

Learning New Abilities

Equipping items to Vivi in the menu screen

Information about using and applying Magic Stones to learn new abilities from the weapons and armor that each character equips.

Front and Back Rows Mechanics

First battle on the stage with characters all in the same row

Using the front and back rows to both increase the amount of damage that characters do and reduce the amount of damage that characters take.

Best Characters and Party Setup

The strengths and weaknesses of each of the 8 playable characters within the game.

Cotton Robe Synthesis Trick

How to synthesize Cotton Robes to earn a ton of Gil very quickly and very easily early on in the game.

Steiner Leveling Trick

Steiner battling two Alexandria Soldiers

Using a spawning trick to level up Steiner quickly and infinitely.

Speed Leveling Characters

Battling Grand Dragons in the Popos Heights to level up your characters very quickly.

Missable Items and Events

A comprehensive guide to all permanently missable items, side quests, achievements, and events in Final Fantasy IX.

Best Characters and Party Setup Cotton Robe Synthesis Trick Front and Back Rows Mechanics Learning New Abilities Missable Items and Events Speed Leveling Characters Steiner Leveling Trick