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Through the Quicksand Caves

Mission Name Through the Quicksand Caves
Number ZM6
Requirements Key Item Loadstone, or one Galka, three Tarutarus, or two of any other race combination.
Level 65+
Repeatable Only to help others
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Headstone Pilgrimage The Chamber of Oracles
Antica Positions

Antica Positions

Walkthrough

If you are going the long way, make sure you have a Key Item Loadstone or the appropriate people before starting.

Here are the quick ways to the battlefield:

  • The fastest way to reach the fight is via Home Point #1 of Quicksand Caves at the entrance to the Chamber of Oracles.
  • Another fast option is having a friend with the HP access, ask him to teleport there and exit to Western Altepa Desert going to west. Then you can use Nexus Cape and walk back to Chamber of Oracles.
  • Lastly, if you got the Quicksand Caves Geomagnetic Fount during the quest Further Founts, the Waypoint puts you at (F-7), where you can drop down for a short run to the Chamber of Oracles.
  • Skip to the next section for the fight.

Otherwise, here is the long way:

  • To get to Western Altepa Desert, Kuftal Tunnel Survival Guide then zoning is one option. Rabao is another option. There is also a Survival Guide at Western Altepa Desert (K-7).
  • You will want to use a mount, because it is a very.... Very.. long way. Head to (C-11) of Western Altepa Desert. There's a narrower area on the map that leads south into a short tunnel (D-11) then up to a small hidden plateau.
  • Head down the ramp there to (D-12) (#4 on map) into Quicksand Caves.
  • You need some form of Sneak to avoid aggro from the Antica and Sabotenders in the caves.
    • There is a Grounds Tome at the entrance where you can get Circumspection.
  • Travel towards (I-9) and step on the circular pad to open an Ornate Door.
    • This pad requires a total weight value of 3 to open, or a Key Item Loadstone. Weight values are as follows: Galka = 3 weight units, Hume/Mithra/Elvaan = 2 units, Tarutaru = 1 unit.
  • Head west and step on the pad at (H-7) to open the next Ornate Door.
  • Enter the next room through the Sandstone Door with Sneak up and drop down the hole in the floor at (F-7).
    • The Geomagnetic Fount is on the wall above the hole.
  • This drops you into a hidden area. Hug the left wall with Sneak up until you reach the Chamber of Oracles zone at (D-4). You will pass Home Point #1 right before reaching it.

When ready, examine the Shimmering Circle to enter the fight.

Fight

  • The fight is very easy at level 85+ with Alter Egos.
  • (see testimonials)
  • Buffs wear upon entering the fight except food. You do not lose EXP if you die within the battlefield.
  • The 6 party member battlefield consists of the following enemies, and should be fought in this order:
  • The PLD should be the first target due to its Resist Sleep trait, and ability to heal and buff itself and its comrades.
  • BLM likes to spam Sleepga. Poison potions are useful.
  • Elemental Seal and Sleepga II are a good way to start this battle off. A 70 Black Mage using Elemental Seal + Sleepga II can sleep all 3 easily. They will all likely be buffed with Protect and/or Shell from the PLD so make sure to dispel these.
  • All enemies can use their appropriate One Hour Ability.
  • Beware Eagle Eye Shot from the RNG (commonly used at 60% HP); it hits hard enough to take out party members with little defense.
  • Blink tanks may have trouble maintaining shadows against the RNG due to its fast rate of attacks.
  • The BLM is capable of being silenced, rendering its Manafont useless.
  • Upon defeating the 3 Antica you will appear in another area of the Chamber of Oracles; this is the start of the next mission. Do not leave this room before you have completed ZM7 tasks. The only way to reach this room is to fight the 3 Antica.
    • If you are going to do more than one Zilart Mission 6 fight, after gathering the pedestals, head out of the gate. You will end up in Quicksand Caves again. Hug the right wall and you will re-appear at the entrance to the Chamber of Oracles.

Video

See the Video page.

Game Description

Mission Orders
You must hurry to Zepwell Island's ancient temple.

Source entry: Through the Quicksand Caves. Cached on this server on 5 November 2026.

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