Chapter 5: Celcius

Go to the Bridge to hear the discussion of what to do next. Remember to watch Crimson Record 5.

Go to the Cabin, speak to Barkeep and choose "Rest". If you rested at least once in all the previous chapters, you'll see an interesting scene with Brother and Barkeep. Afterward, Barkeep will give you another option: Pet Shop that will allow you to change your pets' names.

In the Engine Room, go all the way to the back past the chests. Buddy will appear and tell you the story of how he found the Celcius. You'll only get the whole story if your Story Completion Percent is at 75% or higher.

Speak to Buddy on the Bridge to get the latest news. A Hotspot should appear for every destination.

Chapter 5: Zanarkand

It is best to visit this place first as events in some other areas may cause you to miss Episode Complete here. Just going here gets you Episode Complete. If Maechen is there, speak to him and let him tell his story. If you shook his hand in Chapter 2, he'll reveal the reason he knows so much.

Most of the Dome is closed now but there are a couple chests that are accessible.

Chapter 5: Besaid

Follow Wakka to the temple and then speak to him. Go to the beach, then to the dock and speak to Beclam to receive War Buddy Sphere. Go back to towards the Village. Before you get there, you'll run into Wakka. After talking to him, enter the Village and watch the next scene. Episode Complete!

Chapter 5: Kilika

When you enter the Residential Area, there will be a series of scenes. When you're back in control, head to the Pigrimage Road to see the conclusion and to get Episode Complete! You'll also receive the Tricks of the Trade grid.

On the right side of the Residential Area, speak to the cameraman and answer "Okay, thanks!" to look at the completed Youth League Base. If you took a look through the camera in Chapter 1 and Chapter 3, he'll ask if you want to go visit it: answer "Definitely!" Once over there, track down the yellow 'X' moving on the mini-map to receive 5 Georapella Coins. There is also a chest marked with a yellow rectangle that has the Invincible in it. Speak to the man again to return.

Chapter 5: Luca

When you enter, you'll be given the chance to play Blitzball. Choose "Let's do it!" to play. Your role is reduced to that of a coach instead of actually participating. If you invest a tremendous amount of time in it, you might actually win an AP Egg. For extensive details on how to win check out GameFAQs.com.

Go to the Outskirts and walk to the railing opposite the entrance to Mi'ihen Highroad to begin Follow That Moogle!.

Chapter 5: Mi'ihen

If you did Rin's Mystery in Chapter 4, when you arrive answer "Not at all." to be taken to the Travel Agency for the conclusion to the mystery.

There are a couple of chests that are only accessible if you are riding a chocobo. They are both at Newroad, North. Stand on the chocobo feather on the left side where the road curves around for a few seconds. Select "Am I ever!" when asked to get Phoenix Down x5. Leave the screen and come back to the exact same spot. Wait for about 10 seconds and then select "Am I ever!" again to find Victor Primoris.

Once you have uncovered the secret cave by sending a high-level chocobo here, you can do the Fiend Colony sidequest. The entrance can be found on Oldroad, South near the save sphere.

Chapter 5: Mushroom Rock

Follow the red arrow on the mini-map to meet Elma and Lucil. If you sided with the Youth League, speak to Yaibal and choose "You bet!" to begin Youth League Tournament!. Afterward, listen to Lucil's speech to get Episode Complete! If you sided with New Yevon, head to the HQ Lift and speak to Yaibal to get Episode Complete!

If you sided with the Youth League, you are finally able to enter the Youth League building. Go to the observation deck and speak to Lucil to recieve Nooj's Sphere.

You can also enter the Den of Woe if you have collected all 10 of the Crimson Spheres. If you are still missing two, you'll need to go to Bevelle and get them first from the Via Infinito.

Chapter 5: Djose

Go into the temple and choose "Take on the Experiment" to begin Masterpiece Theatre.

Chapter 5: Moonflow

You must have completed all of Tobli's missions in previous chapters. Go right and speak to Tobli. Answer "Let's go onstage!" and enjoy the concert. Episode Complete!

If you did not complete any of Tobli's missions satisfactorily, you do not receive Episode Complete.

Chapter 5: Guadosalam

If you stopped Garik in Battle Blockade, you'll find the instrumentalists and the Guado in front of the chateau entrance. After Tromell explains, speak to him again to get Episode Complete!

Return and speak to Tromell again to be granted access to the locked door on the right side of town. If you spoke to Lian and Ayde in Chapter 3, a Guado will give you Tempered Will grid. The chests contain Baralai's Sphere and Tetra Bracelet.

If you failed to stop Garik in Battle Blockade, Tromell and the Guado will not be there. You will not be able to enter the locked room.

Inside Tobli Productions, there's a chest that will contain an item dependant on your previous actions: If you completed all of Tobli's missions perfectly and stopped Garik, it will contain Kaiser Knuckles. If you didn't complete all of Tobli's missions and stopped Garik, it will contain Crystal Ball. If you completed at least one of Tobli's missions and didn't stop Garik, it will contain Key to Success. If you failed to complete any of Tobli's missions, the chest will not appear.

Chapter 5: Thunder Plains

Upon arriving, you'll begin A Fallen Genius?. Afterward, an Al Bhed will appear and give you an Al Bhed Primer. Also, a chest will appear where you were standing for the 10th tower that contains a Tetra Band. Answer "Yup, in the hole." to start the New Cave sidequest.

After finding Cid in the cave go to the Deck of the Celcius to find him again then go to the Bridge to see another scene with Cid and Brother.

Chapter 5: Macalania

Go to the Spring near the Travel Agency. Speak to the lone person there then go visit O'aka and Wantz at the Travel Agency to get Episode Complete! If you turned Wakka over to the Al Bhed he will not be there and you cannot get Episode Complete.

Go to the other side of the Spring near the Calm Lands. Walk to the edge of the water for yet another Episode Complete! You'll also receive the Ray of Hope grid. If you did not save the Guado, you will not get the Episode Complete or the grid.

Chapter 5: Bikanel

Continue with the The Cactuar Connection mission, go on to The Last Cactuar, and then finish with Showdown in the Sands. Episode Complete!

If you send a chocobo to Bikanel (any one will do, but it will run away so don't send a good one), then the Central Expanse becomes available for digging. One of the prizes you can dig up there is the Desert Key with which you can unlock the chest near the save sphere to get the Horn of Plenty grid.

Return to the Cactuar Nation to see a scene with Benzo and Marnela. You can also challenge any of the cactuar guardians again including Frailea.

Chapter 5: Bevelle

Go into the city and find Maroda to get Episode Complete! You'll also recieve Scourgebane grid.

Go to the right chamber in New Yevon Headquarters to find the Kinderguardians. Step on the glowing circle to enter the Via Infinito.

Chapter 5: Calm Lands

As soon as you beam down if you got at least one of the companies to Level 5 in the PR Campaign / There Goes the Bride sidequest, you'll receive Episode Complete!

Returning here, you can claim your prize for the marriage part of the PR Campaign / There Goes the Bride sidequest. If you watched the Calm Lands CommSphere until it was eaten in Chapter 4, there will be a chest behind the Agency with 50000 in it. After getting it, speak to the father of the bachelor, answer that you took it and he'll give you a Sword Lore. Speak to the three people to the left of the Save Sphere at the Travel Agency and one will give you Calm Lands Free Pass.

You can now also begin the process of discovering the Ruin Depths.

Chapter 5: Gagazet

When you beam down, head south a little to witness Kimahri and Garik's conversation. Speak to Kimahri afterward. When he leaves, follow him up the mountain to the top of Mountain Trail (you can use the teleporter if you fixed them earlier). Find Kimahri and Garik again southwest of the Mountain Trail teleporter. If you completed Battle Blockade you'll receive Sacred Beast grid and Episode Complete!

If you completed Battle Blockade and spoke to Lian and Ayde in Chapter 2 and Chapter 3, climb the Fayth Scar to the entrance of the Scar Cave. Speak to Lian and Ayde there to receive Conflagration.

Chapter 5: Farplane

As soon as you have gotten an Episode Complete in every location, you'll be treated to a special scene aboard the Celcius where you'll be awarded the Mascot dressphere (Mascot - Moogle, Mascot - Cait Sith, Mascot - Tonberry).

Speak to Brother to choose your entry point into the Farplane. Each path is different but you'll encounter the same enemies no matter which one you choose. At the first large platform you'll have to defeat Shiva. At the next large platform, you must beat Mindy, Sandy and Cindy. The final platform that you reach will initiate a battle with Anima after which you'll receive the Immortal Soul grid.

Here are the differences between the paths:

  • Besaid path - avoid the wrong floating platforms or be sent backwards, Mega-Potion x2.
  • Kilika path - avoid the spouting flames or be sent backwards, Mana Tonic.
  • Djose path - arrange floating platforms in correct order (3, 2, 1), Turbo Ether x2.
  • Bevelle path - nothing very interesting, Elixir.
  • Calm Lands path - teleporters jump you all over the place, Shining Gem.

If you complete all of the paths, you'll receive the Megiddo grid.

Afterward you'll find yourself in a field of flowers and you'll meet up with Leblanc and her sidekicks again. Use the save sphere to go back to the Celcius. Speak to Shinra, then go to another location on the ship (anywhere will do) and return to the Bridge where Buddy and Brother will be missing. If your story percentage is %70 or above, go up to the Deck to catch a conversation between Brother and Buddy and receive an Al Bhed Primer. If your story percentage is %80 or above, go to the Cabin to witness a family argument with Brother, Rikku and Cid. If your story percentage is %95 or above, go to the Deck to have a chat with Rikku.

Speak to Brother to teleport back down to the Farplane Abyss and go through the portal. Step on the blue tile next to the keyboard to learn 3 notes and then play the keyboard, putting in the same notes.

Find the blue tiles on the left and right paths at the fork for 3 more notes, but avoid the electrical discharges. Get the chest containing a Megalixir on the platform to the right of where the two paths join again. Go past the keyboard and down to the right to find another blue tile to learn a 4th note. Go back to the keyboard and play the 4 notes you just learned.

Take the left path to a blue tile and learn 2 notes. Go back and take the right path. Jump off the right side to reach another blue tile and learn 1 more note. Follow the path up to the blue tile on top of the pillar to learn 2 more notes. Take either path forward until they join, then play the notes on the keyboard on the right. There's a chest near the keyboard with Turbo Ether x3.

Go forward to meet with Gippal. He'll give you Paine's Sphere.

  1. Jump to the platform to the left of the save sphere and ride it up.
  2. Jump to the right to hear 3 notes.
  3. Jump to the right again and ride that platform up.
  4. Jump up/left then up/right to hear 2 more notes.
  5. Retrace your steps and go all the way back to the save sphere.
  6. Jump to the platform to the right of the save sphere and ride it up.
  7. Jump up/left and ride the platform sideways.
  8. Jump to the platform on the left to hear 1 note.
  9. Retrace your steps and go all the way back to the save sphere again.
  10. Use the platform left of the save sphere and jump left this time.
  11. Jump up and ride the platform up.
  12. Jump to the right to hear 1 note.
  13. Jump back to the platform you just rode which will now take you up even higher.
  14. Jump up/right and get the Megalixir x2 in the chest.
  15. Jump up/left to hear 2 more notes.
  16. Jump back to the moving platform to be transported all the way back down.
  17. Jump down and then back onto it to ride it up to the middle again.
  18. Jump left then down/left to hear 1 note.
  19. Go back down to the save sphere.
  20. Take the right platform up again.
  21. Jump down/left and ride that platform up.
  22. Jump to the left to hear 2 more notes.
  23. Jump left to the big platform to hear all of the notes played back to you.
  24. The barrier will be deactivated.

Follow the path onward and upward. Find Nooj and watch a long scene with your allies. Continue on to fight Vegnagun (Tail) then Vegnagun (Arm) with Node A, Node B, and Node C. Finally you'll fight Vegnagun (Core) along with Right Bulwark and Left Bulwark. Immediately following, you must defeat Vegnagun (Face) along with Right Redoubt and Left Redoubt. Then the final battle with Shuyin will begin. Chapter 5 complete!

During the ending when you're walking back through the field of flowers in the Farplane Abyss, press [X] to speak to the Fayth child. Answer "Yes" when asked. After the credits, you'll be treated to an extra reunion scene.