A full list of farming locations in Final Fantasy XIII. These locations can be used to quickly amass items for Gil or EXP to quickly level your characters. Making use of farming locations can greatly improve the utility of your characters.
Estheim Residence Soldiers
Defeating the soldiers that quickly respawn in Hope’s parent’s house during the Palumpolum ambush.
Behemoth King / Megistothorian
Taking on a Behemoth King and Megistothorian that can be quickly defeated in a three-way battle in the Archylte Steppe.
Mission 24: A Potent Sting
Repeatedly attempting Mission 24 in Taejin’s Tower for some quick Gil.
Sacrifices in Chapter 13
Defeating groups of Sacrifices for the Perfume and Scarletite drops to earn quick Gil and EXP. Arguably the most efficient farming location in the game.
Adamantortoise
Quickly engaging and defeating Adamantortoise enemies out in the Archylte Steppe for a shot at Platinum Ingots or a Trapezohedron.