Avatar Quests
To be a respected Summoner, you need to have more than just Carbuncle as your avatar. There are a couple of options in obtaining your avatar. This small guide will help you start your quests as early as 20.
Note: The only way to obtain Fenrir is by using high level characters (65+).
Beginning the Avatar Quests
To begin the avatar quests, you need a certain level of Fame in each city. You will know if you have enough when the NPC you talk to will offer you the quest. Below is a chart outlining which NPC holds which Avatar Quest. If you are going to be fighting solo at 20, speak with the Taru. If you are going to be fighting with a party at a high level, speak with the Elvaan or Mithra (standing next to the Taru).
| Avatar | NPC Location | Protocrystal Area | Weak Day |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garuda | Rahi Fohlatti, (G-8), Raboa | Cape Terrigan | Ice Day |
| Ifrit | Dodmos, (J-9), Kazham | Ifrit's Cauldron | Water Day |
| Leviathan | Verctissa, (H-9), Norg | Den of Rancor Edal | Lightning Day |
| Ramuh | Lacia, (I-9), Mhaura | Boyahda Tree | Earth Day |
| Shiva | Castilchat, (E-7), N.San d'Oria | Fe'Yin | Fire Day |
| Titan | Ferrol, (I-8), Port Bastok | Quicksand Caves | Wind Day |
| Fenrir | Leepe-Hoppe, (J-9), Windurst Waters | ??? | Light Day |
Fight Strategy
Before you enter the crystal, make sure you are well stocked. Equipment is important. One thing that can destroy your chance of winning is having your casts be interrupted. The suggested weapon is the Hermits Wand. And as for a belt, the Heko Obi +1 is always a favorite. Another few items you will need are Yagudo Drinks and a few Hi-Potions, maybe even a couple Ethers in case of emergency. You want to have as high HP and MP and success at casting as possible for a Level 20.
When you are ready to actually fight, ask a high level mage to casts some nice buffs on you, like Protect and Shell. Then speak with the corresponding NPC. They will transport you to the Protocrystal. If you are fighting solo at Level 20, be sure to trade the mini-fork to the crystal. If you do not, you will be entering the High Level fight, and will die very quickly.
The best stragey is for you inside to keep your distance. When you fight the avatars, the ground layout is all about the same. There is the main room where the avatar is and a bend before hand. Cast Carbuncle and Carbuncle will automatically start attacking the avatar. Run as far as you can from battle without destroying your link with Carbuncle. When Carbuncle dies, recast and do the same thing over and over again until it dies dies. The less commands you use, the better chance at winning because she will not aggro you. When the avatar is almost dead, its a good idea to use your 2hr. Make sure you're well stocked on MP and HP. Use your 2 hour and have Carbuncle use Searing Light. Then get away from the fight, letting Carbuncle take the hate. Even if the avatar does come after you and hits you a couple of times, that is okay. It will refocus on Carbuncle if you do not attack. This fight's motto is slow and steady. Once you defeat the avatar, you will get the scroll and an instant warp. Congradulations!