SHINING FORCE III - SCENARIO 1 FAQ AND WALKTHROUGH VER. 1.5
by Joe Negron (constant23@aol.com)
-CHAPTER 1-
SARABAND CITY
-Dantares joins the force (Male Centaur Knight)
*When you try to leave the first building, you will be stopped by a mage and a cleric.
-Grace joins the force (Female Elf Priest)
-Masquilin joins the force (Female Elf Mage)
*They will give you a bouquet of flowers.
--Item List
Potion
Flower Bouquet (from Grace and Masquilin)
Elixir (inside chest)
Mithril
*Walk to the right side of town to begin the first battle.
BATTLE 1: In Saraband City
14 Masked Monk (Herb)
15 Masked Monk Leader (Herb) (BOSS)
*More parts of the town and items are now accessible.
--Item List
Herb
Potion
Cheerful Bread (inside chest)
*Head to bridge for next battle.
BATTLE 2: Bridge From Saraband City
11 Poisonous Bat (Antidote Herb)
14 Masked Monk (Herb)
38 Masked Mage (Antidote Herb) (Blast LV1) (BOSS)
-Heiward joins the force (Male Green Archer)
*If you talk to Heiward during the fight, he'll join you immediately. If not, he'll join you when the
battle is over.
*Make sure to break all barrels so that the other side of the dock is accessible later.
*If you are going to be playing Scenario 2, be aware that letting Garosh (blue archer) live will
allow him to join Medion's team. However, if you let him die, then Jade (male tank gunner) will
join Medion instead.
BALSAMO TOWN
*Immediately go upstairs at the Inn. They'll send you outside, then go upstairs again. At the end
of the hallway there is a secret passageway that will lead to a hidden room where Bernard is being
held captive. If you untie him, he won't join you, but he'll be accessible in Scenario 2.
--Item List
Elixir (inside barrel next to Bernard in hidden room)
Map #1 (inside chest in house with backyard tunnel)
Herb (inside barrel in house with backyard tunnel)
Magic Nectar (hidden in the wall outside between two houses)
Power Juice (inside chest upstairs at the inn)
*Go into house with the crow's nest on top. You'll find another party member.
-Oblite joins the force (Male Dwarf Warrior)
*Go inside the house with the fenced in backyard. Talk to the man and he'll let you through.
--Item List
Potion (unlocked chest)
Healing Bracelet (locked chest)
-CHAPTER 2-
RAILROAD TOWN
*Go into the train station then leave and you'll see the army come through. Go back to HQ and
the path to the warehouse will now be cleared. (across the tracks)
--Item List
Map #2 (inside chest)
Mithril (inside chest)
Lucky Cookie (inside chest in train station)
Potion (inside plant in train station)
Mithril (inside box between tracks)
--Item List
Potion (hidden in tree near top of map)
Mithril (hidden in rock near berserkers)
Agility Ring (hidden in rock between lower track and switch-track)
*To save all five refugees, you must use Dantares to get to the switch between the tracks on his
third turn. Otherwise, it is too late and they will all die. Usually the best way to do it is to have
him go between the tracks, then walk along (up against) the train at the top. This way the enemies
will see him and attack him, leaving the refugees alive.
-Chivalry joins the force (Female Centaur Knight)
INSIDE THE TRAIN
--Item List
Bag Of Snacks (inside barrel on top of boxes in priest's room)
Protect Milk (inside chest)
*To get a chicken to come to your HQ, use the Bag Of Snacks on all the chickens until one
follows you around. You must do this if you want Pen to join you later.
*Talk to Grace for next battle.
*At this point there is a way to get a hidden character. To do this, DO NOT kill ANY zombies.
Just let Khan walk up to them and use his orb. They'll be sent back to the ground. It's ok to kill
the mage and the bats and the skeletons, but leave the zombies. You won't actually get the hidden
character for doing this until after the next battle.
-Khan joins the force (Male Healer)
--Item List
Potion (inside barrel)
Dark Cube (hidden in the floor in Vandal's room)
*Use Khan's orb on Vandal to dispel his invincibility. If Khan has it equipped, you must go to the
EQUIP menu, then select the picture of the ring with lightning emanating from it.
*Break all barrels blocking the door to get treasures after the fight is over.
INSIDE THE MANSION
--Item List
Mithril (inside chest)
Cursed Ring (inside chest)
*Inside one of the rooms you'll find a bunch of machinery and a switch. Flip it and Manipul will
come out of hiding. He will show you his steamsuit, but it will go berserk and he'll disappear
while inside it. You must do this if you want him to join you later.
OUTSIDE THE MANSION
-Noon joins the force (Male Blue Mage)
GHOST TOWN AT SUNRISE
*Go to the old mill and flip the switch to get the wheel turning.
--Item List
Magic Nectar (inside chest in old mill)
*Leave town for next battle.
BATTLE 13: Franz's Last Stand
27 Green Mage (Potion) (Freeze LV2) (Sleep LV1)
29 Centaur Knight (Herb)
30 Gun Tank (Antidote Herb)
32 Knight (Herb)
32 Spirited's White Knight (Potion)
110 Franz (Defense Ring) (BOSS)
VAGABOND #1
*Manipul will be waiting for you in this town. When you talk to him, once again his suit will go
berserk and run away. You must do this if you want him to join you later.
--Item List
Cheerful Bread (inside barrel near chest)
Map #3 (inside chest)
Turbo Boots (inside box in large tent)
Mithril (inside barrel in small tent)
Penguin Egg (inside old couple's tent)
*To get penguin egg, talk to old couple. Answer NO to the first question, then YES to the second
one. They'll sell you the egg for 100 bucks.
*To hatch the egg, go back to HQ. Use the egg on the chicken. Pen will hatch from the egg and
run away. You must do this now if you want Pen to join you later.
*Leave town for next battle.
-Justice joins the force (Male Centaur Archer)
*After the fight, Galm will throw Julian into the water. This is unavoidable.
BATTLE 15: Garzel At The Waterfall
27 Green Mage (Potion) (Freeze LV2) (Sleep LV1)
28 Spear Bird (Angel Wing)
29 Centaur Knight (Herb)
30 Gun Tank (Antidote Herb)
32 Knight (Herb)
95 Garzel (Iron Brace) (BOSS)
--Item List
Mithril (hidden in rock)
White Ring (inside chest)
-CHAPTER 4-
INSIDE THE CAPITAL
--Item List
Mithril Pieces (inside barrel near exit)
CAPITAL TOWN
*Go inside Host's house and talk to him. Answer yes twice and he'll join you.
-Host joins the force (Male Dwarf Warrior)
--Item List
Mithril (inside box)
Mithril Pieces (inside box behind Host's house)
Potion (inside barrel in house)
Mithril (inside chest behind counter in items shop)
Power Juice (inside barrel in bar basement)
BATTLE 16: Outside The Capital
28 Spear Bird (Angel Wing)
30 Green Mage (Potion) (Blaze LV3)
32 Wolf (Fairy Powder)
33 Archer (Antidote Herb)
36 Green Spear Knight (Herb)
37 Yellow Cleric (Fairy Powder) (Blast LV3) (Aura LV1)
47 Hydra (Potion)
80 Axe Knight (Green Brace) (BOSS)
STORICH - TOWN UNDER CONSTRUCTION
*Go to the corner of town and Pen will be waiting for you.
-Pen joins the force (Male Baby Penguin)
--Item List
Magic Dagger (inside chest)
Dark Cube (hidden in floor on right side of cave)
*There is no boss so you must get the leader out the opposite door to end the battle.
*You can kill the Baby Dragon, leave, then come back as many times as you want. Every time
you kill him you will receive Goddess Tears.
*Some people have told me that if you leave the Baby Dragon alive, when Medion takes his team
into the cave in Scenario 2, a room full of items is accessible. I have yet to confirm this myself.
REPUBLIC TOWN
*To get Frank the Wolf to join you, physically push him into your HQ.
-Frank joins the force (Male Wolfman)
*If you read the sign by the geyser, Pen will appear and fly into the air and underneath a house.
--Item List
Elixir (hidden in well)
Mithril (hidden in well)
Mithril Pieces (hidden in fireplace)
Mithril (inside chest)
*Go inside the church and walk up the stairs BEHIND the altar and talk to the priest. He will tell
you about a hidden passageway into the fort. Now one of the leaf doors around the perimeter of
the town will be open. Take that passage to get to next battle.
BATTLE 20: Showdown With Fear
32 Wolf (Fairy Powder)
38 Skeleton (Antidote Herb)
47 Hydra (Potion)
50 Masked Monk (Antidote Herb)
120 Fear (Small Key) (Windigo LV2) (Bolt LV2)
*You won't be able to kill Fear at this time. There is no boss, so you must kill everyone.
However, if you want the small key, just hit Fear and he'll drop it. This is required if you want to
save Rogan in Scenario 2.
-CHAPTER 5-
REPUBLIC TOWN MOURNING
*The blacksmith is now accessible. He is located between two houses, through the door, and in
the shop.
--Item List
Elixir (inside chest in previously locked storeroom)
Mithril Pieces (inside barrel in previously locked house)
Elixir (hidden in blacksmith's stove)
Mithril Pieces (inside barrel in trinket shop)
Mithril (inside box in center house)
Running Pimento (inside barrel in basement of center house)
REPUBLIC FORT
--Item List
Phoenix Sword (inside chest)
Elixir (inside barrel next to chest)
Mithril (inside disheveled desk)
--Item List
Mithril Pieces (hidden at end of stream)
Punch Glove (inside chest)
OBSERVATORY TOWN
--Item List
Elixir (hidden in well)
Skull Ring (hidden in second pillar on the right)
Map #5 (inside chest)
Mithril Pieces (inside box in shed)
Mithril (hidden in fireplace)
--Item List
Mithril (inside box near birdhouse)
Yellow Ring (inside box near town exit)
Map #6 (inside chest between houses)
Aura Staff (inside box in birdhouse)
Mithril Pieces (inside barrel in small house next to birdhouse)
Mithril (inside barrel in small house next to church)
Jewel Axe (inside box behind houses next to church)
* The second and last blacksmith lives in this town inside the weapon and item shop.
*To get inside the castle, at the gate answer NO then YES. Then answer YES if you want to go
inside for next battle.
--Item List
Brave Apple (inside barrel)
Mithril (inside barrel)
*You will be outnumbered for a few turns until the rest of your party show up. Just try to stay
alive by using potions and staying defensive.
*Destroy all barrels to get into the small room after the fight.
-Murasame joins the force (Male Ninja)
TOKEITOWN CASTLE
--Item List
Heavy Lance (inside chest in small room)
Tough Mace (inside chest in small room)
Dark Cube (inside chest in small room)
Lucky Cookie (inside barrel in storage room)
Elixir (inside chest in storage room)
Pretty Glove (inside chest in storage room)
Mithril (inside barrel next to prison)
*Go to the courtyard and exit through double doors to get to next battle.
*DO NOT KILL SPIRITED! Instead, surround her and use Khan's orb on her (put her to sleep if
possible) then go after Basanda.
TOMB #6
52 Harpy (Angel Wing)
62 Thief
--Item List
Mithril (inside barrel)
Elixir (inside lone barrel)
Dark Cube (inside unlocked chest)
Death Staff (inside locked chest)
*Go back to Tokeitown after this fight.
TOKEITOWN CASTLE
*Talk to Margaret, and another birdman will join you.
-Vending joins the force (Male Brown Birdman)
TOKEITOWN
--Item List
Healing Rain (get this from item girl by talking to her on the wrong side of the counter)
*At this point you can recruit mercenaries from the bar to help you with battle 29. Choose from a
Mage, Cleric, Berserker, or Centaur Knight, all of which require a small fee.
*Battle 28 is optional. To get to battle 28, go into the temple where you fought Basanda, through
the door with the sign next to it. Palsis will ask if you wish to go into battle.
--Item List
Mithril (hidden in first pillar on left)
Mithril (hidden in second pillar on right)
Tiamat Rod (inside guarded chest)
*The Tiamat Rod will be accessible after defeating the Dragon Mage.
*Walk around the temple until Vending decides to go off on his own. He will give Palsis a
signaling device and then go away to lead his own party at the waterfall. Go
down the hallway, past two green guards and out the door for next battle.
BATTLE 29: Colossus At The Bridge
*This battle has two sides.
BRIDGE SIDE
*Get everyone as close to the castle gate as possible. Otherwise, they will eventually be swept
away by the current.
*Keep in mind you do not actually have to fight the Colossus to win the battle.
57 Centaur Archer (Fairy Powder)
60 Centaur Knight (Potion)
65 Red Mage (Fairy Powder) (Blaze LV3) (Freeze LV3)
80 Griffon (Potion)
170 Big Blue Axe Knight (Potion)
??? Colossus
WATERFALL SIDE
*Kill the boss to clear a path to the valve. Once there, Vending will open the water flow and
wash the Colossus away.
57 Centaur Archer (Fairy Powder)
60 Centaur Knight (Potion)
65 Red Mage (Fairy Powder) (Blaze LV3) (Freeze LV3)
80 Griffon (Potion)
170 Big Blue Axe Knight (Potion) (BOSS)
BATTLE 30: Arrogant
*This battle can only be fought immediately after battle 29, meaning you can't go back to town to
regroup or prepare for battle.
57 Centaur Archer (Fairy Powder)
90 Elite Cleric (Cleric Ring) (Bolt LV3) (Aura LV3)
120 Big Blue Dragon (Goddess Tears)
170 Big Blue Axe Knight (Potion)
??? Arrogant (FINAL BOSS)
END OF SCENARIO 1
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the bouquet of flowers used for?
A: No use found yet.
Q: How can I get Garosh, the blue archer in the second battle, to join me?
A: You can't. He joins the leader of Scenario 2.
Q: How do I get Bernard to join me? I untied him but he just runs away.
A: You can't. Like the Garosh, he is meant for another Scenario.
Q: What are the brown maps good for?
A: The maps are required before you are allowed in any tombs. There is one map in each chapter,
and a different map is needed for each tomb.
Q: Hey, how do unlock these chests?
A: You don't. You have to let the thieves pick the locks then attack them to extract the items.
Q: The thief is carrying three important items and I'm afraid if I attack him, I'll kill him and only
get one of the items. What do I do?
A: Have your weakest member go after the thieves if possible. This way, every time you attack
him, he'll drop a different item and you won't have to worry about killing him and ending the
fight.
Q: Why can't I get back inside the tomb?
A: If the tomb is opened up, you must loot the place then and there. If you go back to town and
save the game, when you return, the tomb will be sealed.
Q: What's the deal with that blue bird who's stealing some of my items?
A: The blue bird is Elder's brother, Zero from Scenario 2. He has to borrow Khan's orb at one
point in the game to fight the Kraken. He brings it back in Chapter 5.
Q: Pen just sucks. Why would I want to use him in battle?
A: Actually, if you take Pen into battle 28, you can build him up by fighting the weak skeletons.
He might need some help, but he will get very strong if you take care of him. He'll be a valuable
asset in the last battle, when you'll need all the help you can get. Give him the skull ring, which
can be used as an item to cast Bolt. This way he can damage foes easily even when he is weak.
Q: Why can't I get to the other side of this town? I can see it, but they won't let me through.
A: The other side of the town is under construction. It's not accessible until Scenario 2.
Q: Fear gave me this key, but I can't find any use for it. Any ideas?
A: It's useful for saving Rogan in Scenario 2. If you let Zero take the key, he will bring it to
Scenario 2.
Q: Why does Pen jump out of a big rockpile in the rebel town?
A: Because he's crazy.
Q: I saw this code on Secrets of the Sages which is supposed to let you get a bonus character.
The code is this: At the title screen, press Y, A, B, B, A, Down, A, B, B, A, Down, Up then press
and hold start until you hear a sound. I tried it for hours and still no luck. Is this a fake?
A: Well, I've talked to several people who all say that the code isn't real. First of all, if you look
at it, the code is YABBA-DABBA-DU, and I seriously doubt that Fred Flintstone is a hidden
character. THE CODE IS A FAKE.
Q: Can I promote my characters more than once?
A: No.
Q: Is there any reason NOT to promote my characters?
A: No.
Q: Are these super moves my characters are doing just random?
A: It appears so, however, the more supers each character learns and the higher their level, the
more frequent they seem to be.
Q: Is there more than one ending to this game?
A: No.
Q: I don't understand how these Scenarios are "linked" if they are separate games on separate
discs. Can you please explain?
A: The discs are "linked" through saved games. Meaning if you complete Scenario 1, then save
your game, you will have a save on your Saturn that says "COMPLETE". Now, if you want to
play Scenario 2, there are two ways to do this. The first is simple: just buy Scenario 2 and play it.
The second way: when you start your game in Scenario 2, it will ask you if you want to use a
saved game from Scenario 1. Say YES and then it will let you choose your "COMPLETE" save
to begin a new game.
Q: So what's the difference if I just play Scenario 2 by itself or if I use a save from Scenario 1?
A: There are MANY differences. All the choices you make, the characters you let live or die, the
people that join you, the questions you answer, the items you pick up - ALL of this can
potentially effect your game in Scenario 2. There are 5 major points in the game where decisions
you make can effect the next scenario. These 5 are as follows:
1. During Battle 2 you can:
a. Talk to Garosh and let him live.
b. Don't talk to Garosh and let him die.
Choosing "a" will cause him to join the force in Scenario 2.
Choosing "b" will cause a guy in a tank to join you instead (in Scenario 2).
2. In Balsamo town you can:
a. Untie Bernard from his prison in the secret room.
b. Leave him there to rot.
Choosing "a" will make him an accessible character in the thieve's town in Scenario 2.
Choose "b" and he gets fed to the fishes.
3. During Battle 18 you can:
a. Kill the dragon.
b. Let the dragon live and just exit the cave.
Choosing "a" will cause a cave-in when Medion explores the cave in Scenario 2, blocking him
from a room full of items.
Choosing "b" will supposedly (I've heard this from numerous sources, though I have yet to try it)
leave the room in Scenario 2 open for exploration.
4. During Battle 20 you can:
a. Get the key from Fear and let Zero keep it.
b. Don't get the key from Fear.
Choosing "a" will allow you to rescue Rogan on the ship in Scenario 2.
Choose "b" and you'll have no key, and no Rogan (obviously).
5. During Battle 27 you can:
a. Use Khan's orb on Spirited and let her live.
b. Kill Spirited.
The results of this are unknown, but it makes sense to me that saving her might allow her to join
Julian's team in Scenario 3.
Q: What am I carrying around all these rocks for?
A: The rocks are mithril, and they are used to make powerful weapons. Take them to a
blacksmith and for a fee, he'll make them into good stuff. The larger chunks can be made into
weapons, while the smaller pieces can be formed into rings and bracelets.
Q: What is this black cube for?
A: It's a dark cube. Like mithril, it can be used to make weapons, but anything made with a dark
cube will be cursed and unable to be used properly as a weapon in battle. You can, however, USE
some of the dark items in battle instead of equipping them, just like a spell. Keep in mind that
some items used in battle have a tendency to break.
Q: What is the hero's name?
A: Sinbios.
Q: What is the hero's name in Scenario 2?
A: Medion.
Q: What is the hero's name in Scenario 3?
A: Julian.
Q: Save ALL FIVE refugees before they get killed? You've got to be kidding!
A: Believe me, this is possible. But even if you let all of them die, you can still win the fight. Just
don't expect them to be there in Scenario 2.
Q: How can I keep Julian from getting thrown into the waterfall?
A: You can't. It's his destiny, but not to fear, as he is in Scenario 2 and has the honor of being the
leader of Scenario 3.
Q: How can I stop Spirited from destroying the temple?
A: How can you stop an avalanche?
Q: Why don't I (the leader of the shining force) ever say anything?
A: Laryngitis? If you play Scenario 2, you will get to see Sinbios talk a whole lot.
Q: What are the apron and the purple underwear good for?
A: Playing dress-up. Seriously, even though they won't appear to change your stats, several
people have told me that these items do indeed help.
Q: When does (insert character name here) get (insert spell name here) spell?
A: Here is a list of who gets which spell and when. "P" indicates promoted.
SINBIOS
Level 1 - Egress LV1
P Level 2 - Bolt LV1
P Level 8 - Bolt LV2
P Level 14 - Bolt LV3
P Level 20 - Bolt LV4
MASQUILIN
Level 1 - Blaze LV1
Level 4 - Blaze LV2
Level 9 - Bolt LV1
P Level 4 - Blaze LV3
P Level 7 - Bolt LV2
P Level 11 - Blaze LV4
P Level 13 - Bolt LV3
P Level 16 - Attack Up LV1
P Level 19 - Bolt LV4
P Level 23 - Attack Up LV2
GRACE
Level 1 - Heal LV1
Level 4 - Detox LV1
Level 7 - Heal LV2
Level 10 - Detox LV2
P Level 5 - Heal LV3
P Level 7 - Aura LV1
P Level 12 - Heal LV4
P Level 14 - Aura LV2
P Level 18 -Aura LV3
P Level 23 Aura LV4
AIRIN
Joins at Level 4 with - Heal LV1
Level 6 - Blast LV1
Level 8 - Heal LV2
P Level 2 - Blast LV2
P Level 4 - Magic Barrier LV1
P Level 7 - Heal LV3
P Level 10 - Blast LV3
P Level 12 - Magic Barrier LV2
P Level 15 - Heal LV4
P Level 19 - Blast LV4
JULIAN
Joins at Level 4 with - Egress LV1
P Level 2 - Bolt LV1
KHAN
Joins at Level 7 with - Heal LV1 and Heal LV2
P Level 2 - Defense Up LV1
P Level 6 - Heal LV3
P Level 8 - Slow LV1
P Level 11 - Defense Up LV2
P Level 14 - Heal LV4
P Level 18 - Slow LV2
NOON
Joins at P Level 1 with - Freeze LV1
P Level 2 - Freeze LV2
P Level 3 - Bolt LV1
P Level 7 - Bolt LV2
P Level 10 - Freeze LV3
P Level 13 - Desoul LV1
P Level 20 - Desoul LV2
HAGANE
Joins at P Level 6 with - Sleep LV1
P Level 10 - Desoul LV1
P Level 14 - Attack Up LV1
P Level 17 - Desoul LV2
MURASAME
Joins at P Level 9 with - Blaze LV1, Blaze LV2, Slow LV1, and Magic Barrier LV1
P Level 13 - Slow LV2
P Level 17 - Blaze LV3
P Level 19 - Magic Barrier LV2
Special thanks to Songkran and John Ricciardi for all their help.
This FAQ is created and owned by me, Joe Negron, so please don't even think about copying it
and calling it your own. If you want to use this FAQ on any web site, please write to constant23
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