====== Character Checks ======
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Checks are events, locations, and bosses which, upon completion, reward the player with a character, esper, or item. Various checks are limited to a subset of the three possible reward types. For example, some checks may only reward either an esper or item and never a character.

Item rewards are randomly selected with a uniform distribution. The possible items are:\\
Aegis Shld, Aura Lance, BehemothSuit, Cat Hood, Dragon Horn, Economizer, Exp. Egg, Fixed Dice, Flame Shld, Force Armor, Force Shld, Gem Box, Genji Armor, Genji Glove, Genji Helmet, Genji Shld, Ice Shld, Illumina, Magus Rod, Marvel Shoes, Minerva, Offering, Paladin Shld, Pearl Lance, Ragnarok, Red Cap, Snow Muffler, Thunder Shld, ValiantKnife

Below are the available checks each character has upon recruitment, listed in alphabetical order, aside from checks that do not require any specific characters which are listed first. Each check lists which world (Or worlds, if available in both) it is located in, the possible rewards, and the original boss or bosses tied to that location.

===== No Character Required =====

<wrap h2>[[checks#Auction House]]</wrap>\\
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**World** Both\\
**Possible Rewards** Esper/Item x2\\
**Boss** None

The auction house is available in Jidoor in both the WOB and WOR, however, different items are sold in each world.

<wrap h2>[[checks#Eight Dragons]]</wrap>\\
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**World** Ruin\\
**Possible Rewards** Item x8\\
**Boss** Blue Drgn, Dirt Drgn, Gold Drgn, Ice Dragon, Red Dragon, Skull Drgn, Storm Drgn, White Drgn

After defeating each dragon, an item will be awarded along with what drops in battle. Note that there is no additional reward for defeating all eight dragons.

<wrap h2>[[checks#Kefka at Narshe]]</wrap>\\
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**World** Balance\\
**Possible Rewards** Character/Item/Esper\\
**Boss** Kefka

Speak to the NPC waiting at the top of the Narshe Battlefield to begin. The battle involves two parties instead of three due to restrictions on the number of characters and NPCs allowed on a map at one time.

<wrap h2>[[checks#Kefka's Tower Prison]]</wrap>\\
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**World** Ruin\\
**Possible Rewards** Item\\
**Boss** Atma

<wrap h2>[[checks#Tritoch]]</wrap>\\
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**World** Ruin\\
**Possible Rewards** Esper/Item\\
**Boss** Tritoch

<wrap h2>[[checks#Tzen Thief]]</wrap>\\
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**World** Both\\
**Possible Rewards** Esper/Item\\
**Boss** None

A thief in the eastern forest of Tzen sells a reward for a random price between 1 and 65535 selected using a uniform random distribution. Prices differ between the WOB and WOR. The thief will note whether it is an Esper ("glowing stone") in WOB, but not in WOR.

===== Celes =====

<wrap h2>[[checks#Magitek Factory]]</wrap>\\
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**World** Balance\\
**Possible Rewards** Esper/Item x2 and Character/Esper\\
**Boss** Ifrit/Shiva, Number 024, Number 128, Cranes

The number of fixed encounters during the mine cart ride has been reduced to three.

<wrap h2>[[checks#Opera House]]</wrap>\\
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**World** Balance\\
**Possible Rewards** Character/Esper/Item\\
**Boss** Ultros II

Speak to the Impressario sitting in the audience. Head to the north east room and flip the rightmost switch before returning to where the Impressario is sitting and entering the north west room.

<wrap h2>[[checks#South Figaro Basement]]</wrap>\\
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**World** Balance\\
**Possible Rewards** Character/Esper/Item\\
**Boss** None

===== Cyan =====

<wrap h2>[[checks#Cyan's Dream]]</wrap>\\
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**World** Ruin\\
**Possible Rewards** Character/Esper and Esper/Item x2\\
**Boss** Stooges, Wrexsoul

Sleep in Doma Castle with a party of any size. After completion, all SwdTechs will be learned and an additional reward is available on the throne.

<wrap h2>[[checks#Doma Siege]]</wrap>\\
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**World** Balance\\
**Possible Rewards** Character/Esper/Item\\
**Boss** Leader

<wrap h2>[[checks#Mt. Zozo]]</wrap>\\
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**World** Ruin\\
**Possible Rewards** Character/Esper/Item\\
**Boss** None

Purchase the Rust-Rid for 1000 GP from the NPC behind the Cafe. Enter the Cafe and climb the stairs to remove the rust from the door and enter Mt. Zozo.

===== Edgar =====

<wrap h2>[[checks#Ancient Castle]]</wrap>\\
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**World** Ruin\\
**Possible Rewards** Character/Esper/Item\\
**Boss** None

Available after completing the Figaro Castle WOR check. Travel towards Kohlingen in Figaro Castle and select “Stop and explore” when prompted. Enter the Ancient Cave through the opened jail cell. After reaching the Ancient Castle, take 5 steps down from the Queen's throne and press 'A' to unlock the reward.

<wrap h2>[[checks#Figaro Castle Throne]]</wrap>\\
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**World** Both\\
**Possible Rewards** Character/Esper/Item\\
**Boss** None

In the WOR the throne is only accessible after completing the [[checks#Figaro Castle Engine Room]]. There are no other check prerequisites in the WOB.

<wrap h2>[[checks#Figaro Castle Engine Room]]</wrap>\\
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**World** Ruin\\
**Possible Rewards** Character/Esper/Item\\
**Boss** Tentacles

Navigate through South Figaro Cave to find the passage to Figaro Castle.

===== Gau =====

<wrap h2>[[checks#Serpent Trench]]</wrap>\\
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**World** Balance\\
**Possible Rewards** Character/Esper/Item\\
**Boss** None

Find the diving helmet just before the map with the rapid water in order to dive in.

<wrap h2>[[checks#Veldt]]</wrap>\\
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**World** Both\\
**Possible Rewards** Character/Esper\\
**Boss** None

Obtain a Dried Meat and defeat enemies on the Veldt with fewer than 4 party members. After each victory, there is a 5/8 chance of a character or NPC appearing. They will not appear if the battle was a back, side, or pincer attack. Feed a Dried Meat to the character or NPC who appears to receive a reward.

===== Gogo =====

<wrap h2>[[checks#Zone Eater]]</wrap>\\
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**World** Ruin\\
**Possible Rewards** Character/Esper/Item\\
**Boss** None

Encounter Zone Eater on the north eastern island in the WOR and wait for your party to be engulfed.

===== Locke =====

<wrap h2>[[checks#Narshe WOR]]</wrap>\\
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**World** Ruin\\
**Possible Rewards** Esper/Item and Item\\
**Boss** None

Unlock the weapon shop and enter the back room. The reward not chosen will be available in the room behind Whelk in the WOB.

The Cursed Shield may also be obtained by unlocking the upstairs building north of the weapon shop. The number at the end indicates how many battles are required to uncurse the shield.

<wrap h2>[[checks#Phoenix Cave]]</wrap>\\
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**World** Ruin\\
**Possible Rewards** Character/Esper/Item\\
**Boss** None

After recruiting at least two party members, the Phoenix Cave may be found by landing at the center of the star-shaped mountain north of Kefka's Tower in the WOR.

<wrap h2>[[checks#South Figaro Cave]]</wrap>\\
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**World** Balance\\
**Possible Rewards** Character/Esper/Item\\
**Boss** TunnelArmr

After hearing all three sounds an encounter will occur near the recovery spring.

===== Mog =====

<wrap h2>[[checks#Lone Wolf]]</wrap>\\
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**World** Balance\\
**Possible Rewards** Character/Esper/Item\\
**Boss** None

Visit the treasure house in the south east of Narshe to discover Lone Wolf stealing a chest's contents. Chase Lone Wolf through the mines towards the northern cliffs. Once ordered to halt, wait without entering any input. The reward not chosen will be available in the moogle room in the WOR.

===== Relm =====

<wrap h2>[[checks#Esper Mountain]]</wrap>\\
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**World** Balance\\
**Possible Rewards** Character/Esper/Item\\
**Boss** Ultros III

<wrap h2>[[checks#Owzer's Mansion]]</wrap>\\
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**World** Ruin\\
**Possible Rewards** Character/Esper/Item\\
**Boss** Chadarnook

Turn on the light using the lamp at the base of the stairs and check the bottom left portrait.

===== Sabin =====

<wrap h2>[[checks#Baren Falls]]</wrap>\\
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**World** Balance\\
**Possible Rewards** Character/Esper/Item\\
**Boss** Rizopas

East of the Phantom Forest is a cave leading to the Baren Falls. Approach the edge of the cliff overlooking the waterfall. When prompted with “Jump?” select “Why not?”

<wrap h2>[[checks#Collapsing House]]</wrap>\\
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**World** Ruin\\
**Possible Rewards** Character/Esper/Item\\
**Boss** None

Enter the collapsing house in Tzen, find the child and escape before time runs out.

<wrap h2>[[checks#Imperial Camp]]</wrap>\\
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**World** Balance\\
**Possible Rewards** Character/Esper/Item\\
**Boss** None

<wrap h2>[[checks#Mt. Kolts]]</wrap>\\
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**World** Balance\\
**Possible Rewards** Character/Esper/Item\\
**Boss** Vargas

The entrance from the Returner's Hideout is blocked until after the boss is defeated.

<wrap h2>[[checks#Phantom Train]]</wrap>\\
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**World** Balance\\
**Possible Rewards** Character/Esper/Item\\
**Boss** GhostTrain

After entering the Phantom Train, the reward may be obtained in the caboose. Otherwise, it will automatically be acquired after defeating the boss at the end.

===== Setzer =====

<wrap h2>[[checks#Daryl's Tomb]]</wrap>\\
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**World** Ruin\\
**Possible Rewards** Character/Esper/Item\\
**Boss** Dullahan

Enter the tomb slightly south-west of Kohlingen.

<wrap h2>[[checks#Doom Gaze]] (Optional)</wrap>\\
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**World** Ruin\\
**Possible Rewards** Esper/Item\\
**Boss** Doom Gaze

An encounter will occur at a randomly selected location while flying the airship in the WOR. The “Search The Skies” option in the airship can be used to immediately initiate the battle. This option is gated by Setzer in Character Gating mode.

<wrap h2>[[checks#Kohlingen Cafe]]</wrap>\\
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**World** Both\\
**Possible Rewards** Character/Esper/Item\\
**Boss** None

===== Shadow =====

<wrap h2>[[checks#Floating Continent]]</wrap>\\
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**World** Balance\\
**Possible Rewards** Character/Esper x2 and Esper/Item\\
**Boss** Chupon/Ultros IV, Air Force, AtmaWeapon, Nerapa

The number of IAF fixed encounters has been reduced to three and the airship will immediately appear at the end without needing to wait for the timer. Rewards are not missable.

<wrap h2>[[checks#Gau's Father's House]]</wrap>\\
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**World** Balance\\
**Possible Rewards** Character/Esper/Item\\
**Boss** None

<wrap h2>[[checks#Veldt Cave]]</wrap>\\
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**World** Ruin\\
**Possible Rewards** Character/Esper/Item\\
**Boss** SrBehemoth

===== Strago =====

<wrap h2>[[checks#Burning House]]</wrap>\\
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**World** Both\\
**Possible Rewards** Character/Esper/Item\\
**Boss** FlameEater

Stay at the inn in Thamasa. Touching a flame will initiate a fixed encounter.

<wrap h2>[[checks#Ebot's Rock]]</wrap>\\
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**World** Ruin\\
**Possible Rewards** Character/Esper/Item\\
**Boss** Hidon

Just north of Thamasa is the cave entrance. Collect at least 22 coral and feed them to the chest blocking the path. Feeding the chest with fewer than 22 will reset the coral count.

<wrap h2>[[checks#Fanatic's Tower]]</wrap>\\
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**World** Ruin\\
**Possible Rewards** Item and Character/Esper\\
**Boss** MagiMaster

The Gem Box at the top of the tower is replaced by a randomized item reward. A second reward is available by returning to the entrance after defeating the boss.

===== Terra =====

<wrap h2>[[checks#Lete River]]</wrap>\\
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**World** Balance\\
**Possible Rewards** Character/Esper/Item\\
**Boss** Ultros I

The Lete River can be found through the south wall in the Returner's Hideout in the room with the save point.

<wrap h2>[[checks#Mobliz WOR]]</wrap>\\
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**World** Ruin\\
**Possible Rewards** Character/Esper/Item\\
**Boss** Phunbaba III/IV

In the westernmost house find the hidden basement behind a bookshelf. Optionally, a child in the eastern house will name the available reward.

<wrap h2>[[checks#Sealed Gate]]</wrap>\\
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**World** Balance\\
**Possible Rewards** Character/Esper/Item\\
**Boss** None

<wrap h2>[[checks#Whelk]]</wrap>\\
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**World** Balance\\
**Possible Rewards** Character/Esper/Item\\
**Boss** Whelk

<wrap h2>[[checks#Zozo Tower]]</wrap>\\
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**World** Balance\\
**Possible Rewards** Character/Esper/Item\\
**Boss** Dadaluma

===== Umaro =====

<wrap h2>[[checks#Umaro's Cave]]</wrap>\\
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**World** Ruin\\
**Possible Rewards** Character/Esper/Item\\
**Boss** Umaro

Umaro's Cave is accessible after defeating [[checks#Tritoch]].