Final Fantasy I Pixel Remaster Walkthrough – Part 8 – Echoes of the Deep

As you continue your adventure with upgraded classes, this chapter introduces a new bestiary entry and six chests to discover. Begin by boarding your Airship and heading northeast to the far right corner of the map. Look for a grassy area near the mountains to land and access Gaia.

Dragon Caves to Gaia

In Gaia, you have the opportunity to acquire powerful spells. The Dragon Caves offer Level 7 and 8 spells, which are the strongest available in the game. To progress in the story, you'll need to accumulate 40,000 Gil, so it's wise to conserve your Gil for now. While the gear options in Gaia are limited, ensure you purchase Curaja, Diaja and NulAll. Additionally, don't forget to get Blizzaga for your Black Wizard.

Once you've equipped your party, exit Gaia and board your Airship to continue your journey to the Desert Caravan and Oxyale.

Gaia to the Desert Caravan

Fly east until you reach the northwest continent, landing your Airship south of the desert, nestled between two patches of forest. Travel north through the desert until you encounter a small forest with a desert patch to its left. Enter this patch to find a trader who will sell you a Bottled Faerie for 40,000 Gil, essential for your next steps.

After your purchase, fly back to Gaia. A cutscene will trigger as you re-enter the town. Make your way to the northeast corner of town, where you’ll find a pond. Speak with the Faerie at the pond, and she will provide you with the Oxyale, which allows your party to breathe underwater.

Gaia to Onrac

Onrac is located on the same continent, so from Gaia, head to the same landing spot and then walk northeast. In Onrac, you'll find a small town equipped with magic and item shops. Prioritize purchasing Healaga and buy as much as your Gil allows. After shopping, leave Onrac and take the canoe west into the river, then paddle straight north into the waterfall to enter the Waterfall Cavern.

Waterfall Cavern

Within the Waterfall Cavern, there are six chests to uncover. Navigate all the way west and then south to find a single room guarded by a pack of monsters. After defeating them, loot the chests and talk to the robot inside the room, who will give you the Warp Cube, a crucial item for your journey ahead. While Green Dragons spawn in this area, they are more reliably found in the endgame section of the past Chaos Shrine, so you can delay registering them in the bestiary for now.

Back to Onrac

Once you've finished in the Waterfall Cavern, canoe back to Onrac. Head to the southeast corner of town where a Mermaid waits at the dock. Present her with the Oxyale, and she will allow you to board the barrel that leads to the Sunken Shrine. Make sure to stock up on healing items before venturing down, as the shrine is a lengthy dungeon. This section of your journey is rich with opportunities to enhance your party's abilities and prepare for the challenges ahead.