Final Fantasy I Pixel Remaster Walkthrough – Part 11 – The Ancient Sky

Prepare for the ultimate battle as you venture into the last fiend's lair. This chapter introduces two dungeons that must be completed consecutively: Mirage Tower and the Flying Fortress. Adventurers will discover 16 new entries in the bestiary and a total of 51 treasure chests throughout this journey.

Mirage Tower

Mirage Tower comprises three floors and contains a total of 18 chests. Most enemies in this dungeon are susceptible to Ice attacks, so it's wise to have Blizzara prepared. However, Guardians are an exception to this rule; use Thunder against them instead.

Enter 1F through the first door into a spacious central room. Stick to the inner path until you reach the center, where you can find 8 chests. To access the next floor, exit through the left door and climb the stairs to 2F. Navigate the outer ring until you encounter a gap in the wall. Pass through two more gaps to reach a treasure room containing 10 chests. After collecting the loot, exit the room while keeping close to the wall until you find a robot and stairs leading up to 3F. Continue following the path until you find a door, but beware of a Blue Dragon blocking your way. This creature acts as a mini-boss.

How to Defeat the Blue Dragon

The Blue Dragon delivers potent single-target physical attacks and can cast Thunderbolt on your party. It resists Lightning and Poison, so your strategy should focus on defense and buffs. Use Protera and Invisira to mitigate its physical damage. Buff your Knight with Haste and Saber to improve attack success against the dragon's high evasion. After overcoming this foe, step onto the red teleporter to reach the Flying Fortress.

The Flying Fortress

The Flying Fortress has five floors and houses 33 chests. Expect tougher enemies here, so ensure your party is well-healed between encounters. Notably, a super rare boss named Warmech can be found on the final floor, often sought after by players.

The Adventurous Wayfarer Achievement

This is the last story location. If you've explored all 27 areas, including the Citadel of Trials and Dragon Caves, the achievement will unlock when you enter. 1F: This floor has 10 chests, located in the east and south. After collecting them, head north to the teleporter that takes you to 2F. 2F: Here, you'll find 9 chests, along with Adamantite, which is essential for later.

Make sure to gather all treasures before moving south to the teleporter to 3F. The remaining 14 chests are scattered across this floor. Explore all directions except south, after looting, navigate to the central teleporter and take a left to 4F. Move two rows left and then two rows south to reach a teleporter leading to 5F. Be prepared; every encounter here has a chance to spawn Warmech, a formidable superboss. Cross the bridge to find the Wind Crystal.

How to Defeat Warmech

Warmech is an incredibly rare encounter with heavy physical attacks and a powerful non-elemental Nuke spell. Resists include Fire, Ice and Lightning. Use Protera and Invisira to shield against physical damage and buff your Knight.

How to Defeat Tiamat

Tiamat, the Fiend of Wind, attacks four times per turn and utilizes four breath attacks. Use NulAll on the first turn to cover three of her four breath attacks and heal through the fourth. Buff your Knight and unleash Flare from your Black Wizard.

After defeating Tiamat and restoring the Wind Crystal, utilize the portal to exit. Return to Mount Duergar to forge Excalibur with the Adamantite you’ve collected, preparing your Knight for the final dungeon.