HCBailly plays Final Fantasy IV (Super Famicom) - Part 50 of 70

Who would have though that the Phantom Beasts would have their own town?!? Believe it or not, there's a little bit you can do around here.

Cave of Phantom Beasts Map (by FlyingArmor)

At this point, you'll want Edge's level to be in the low 40s and everyone else's in the high 40s. Rydia should have Bolt 3 at this point.

At the shops, you'll want to buy two Aegis Shields - one for Kain and one for Cecil. Be sure to give Kain the Defender, as it is stronger than the Blizzard Spear and increases Vitality by 15. For Rosa, get the Energy Staff, which increases her Will by 10, to replace the bow and arrows. Buy two Light Robes, one for Rosa and one for Rydia, as they increase Wisdom and Will by 5. Save the Yoichi Bow and the Fairy Rod for later. Do the same for the claws.

At the library between the shops, you'll meet Namingway, but you'll also learn about some of the summons in the game. You'll also learn that the Monster Dictionary shows the true nature of monsters that Libra does not work on, there used to be only one moon, and that there is a Phantom Beast God who surpasses even the King who can only be harmed by casting his power back onto himself. Another book will mention that a great ship came from the moon to the Earth, but not sleeps deep in the belly of a dragon.

The warp tile in the library leads to the King and Queen's room. By talking to Queen Ashura, you'll be able to test your strength to see if you are worthy of her health.

To beat Ashura, have Rosa cast Reflect on Ashura to keep Ashura from casting healing spells on herself. Have Rydia summon Titan, and have Edge throw the Blood Spear. Both actions will cause massive damage. Keep having Kain Jump every round as well. She may be able to deal some good physical damage, but yours will be even better and she won't be able to heal herself as long as you keep the battle quick.

By beating Ashura, Rydia will learn the Ashura summon. Heal your party, equip the Thunder Claw on Edge, then talk to the King. You'll be able to battle him.

To beat King Leviathan, keep having Kain jump and use a Bacchus' Wine on Edge. Cast Rydia's Bolt 3, and have Rosa cure everyone with Cure 4. Big Tsunami will do a lot of damage, but as long as everyone receives Cure 4, you should be fine. By beating Leviathan, Rydia will be able to summon him in battle.

At this point, you can leave the room, and while you're at it, you can cast Teleport to get all the way out of the cave.