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The Gloom Phantom's Approach
| Mission Name | The Gloom Phantom's Approach |
|---|---|
| Number | 1-1 |
| Start NPC | Gumbah - Bastok Mines (J-7) |
| Requirements | Completion of the Rhapsodies of Vana'diel Missions |
| Reward | 20,000 gil |
| ← Previous Mission | Next Mission → |
|---|---|
| None | The Brygid Cup |
Data Table
| Replay Cutscenes | |
|---|---|
| The Gloom Phantom's Approach | Gorvik Bastok Mines (I-9) |
| The Gloom Phantom's Approach (pt.1-3) | Goblin Footprint Zeruhn Mines (I-7) |
Walkthrough
- Speak with Gumbah at Bastok Mines (J-7), in the back room of the house on the upper level.
- Enter Zeruhn Mines from Bastok Mines on foot for a cutscene.
- (optional) Speak to Makarim at Zeruhn Mines (H-11).
- Check the Disturbed Dirt at Zeruhn Mines (K-9).
- Check the same Disturbed Dirt again to spawn the Gloom Phantom.
- Once it is defeated, check the Disturbed Dirt a third time to receive your reward.
Game Description
- Mission Orders
- According to Cornelia, a Galkan child was spotted wandering about the Zeruhn mines in need of aid. Head to the Zeruhn Mines.

Source entry: The Gloom Phantom's Approach. Cached on this server on 4 November 2026.