Magazines
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
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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 an Achievement/Trophy you can pick up. Check out the Timber Maniacs guide in the Side Quests section for more information.
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:
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This issue is located in the Lunatic Pandora Laboratory during the Laguna Dream Sequence on disc 3.
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:
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This issue drops from Elvoret during battle at the top of the Dollet Communication Tower during the Dollet SeeD Exam.
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:
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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.
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:
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This issue can be found in the sewer area outside the Presidential Palace in Deling City. You can find it during the Deling City mission.
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:
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This issue drops from BGH251F2 after you defeat it with Team 2: at the Galbadia Missile Base.
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:
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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.
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:
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This issue can be found lying on the ground when you enter 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
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- 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:
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You will automatically receive this magazine once you defeat Fujin and Raijin at the Balamb Garden hotel.
Combat King 003
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- 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.
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You can pick up this magazine by completing the Combat King 003 / Pigtail Girl side quest.
Combat King 004
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- 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:
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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.
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:
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You can either pick this issue up on the Lunatic Pandora for free if you completed all 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.
Pet Pals Vol.1
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- Magazine for dog lovers, Angelo Strike Issue.
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- 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
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- 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.
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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.
Pet Pals Vol.3
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- 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:
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Volume 3 and Volume 4 of Pet Pals magazine can be purchased 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:
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Volume 3 and Volume 4 of Pet Pals magazine can be purchased 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:
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Volume 5 of Pet Pals can be purchased at the Esthar Book Shop.
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:
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Volume 6 of Pet Pals can be purchased at the Esthar Book Shop.
Occult Fan I
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- 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 and the Doomtrain GF guides in the Side Quest sections for more information.
- Where to find it:
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The first issue of Occult Fan can be found on the bookshelf of 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 and the Doomtrain GF guides in the Side Quest sections for more information.
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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.
Occult Fan III
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- 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 and the Doomtrain GF guides in the Side Quest sections for more information.
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The third issue of Occult Fan can be retrieved by speaking to the Master Fisherman on Fishermans Horizon (FH).
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 and the Doomtrain GF guides in the Side Quest sections for more information.
- Where to find it:
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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.
