Chapter 4: Banner Oath

FF Resonance Chapter 4 Walkthrough: Banner Oath

Chapter 4 brings you into the Zoldaad Empire Territory and its imperial capital. You end up working with the rebels hiding under the city.

Steps: 16
Bosses: 3
Side quests: 0
New Visions: 3

Chapter 4 Walkthrough

List of Objectives

Go to Mozul Station
Board the Train
Talk to Party Members
Escape from the Imperial Soldiers
Go to Zoldaad, the imperial capital
Gather information in Zoldaad
Meet up in the alley
Go deeper into the tunnel
Talk to the rebel soldiers
Share your thoughts with Jake
Stay at the inn in the hideout
Go to the weapons factory
Go deeper into the factory
Go to the rebel hideout
Go to Jake's room
Sneak into Zoldaad Castle
Rescue Shera from the dungeon
Go to the throne room
Ascend to the top of the castle

Joins this chapter: Jake

Step-by-Step Guide

Head to Mozul Station
Follow the path south to the station and check the shops before boarding.
Run to the Back of the Train
Keep running right to the dead end, unless you want to farm the endless soldiers for experience.
Explore the Region
Look for Visions, items and the last Mechabo Evolved drops, and touch every location so you can fast travel there.
Enter the Colosseum in Grandshelt
The reopened Colosseum has great gear; clear the Fledgling League for the Gaia Hammer, which leads to Titan.
Explore Zoldaad
Visit every district, then meet up in the back alley of the Imperial Hotel.
Go to the Rebel Hideout
Follow the tunnel east, looting along the way, to reach the hideout.
Recruit Jake
Talk to the required NPCs, visit Jake's room, then sleep at the inn.
Lower the Weapons Factory Bridge
The first Ignis fights are scripted losses; after that, rotate the catwalk paths to lower the bridge.
Defeat Ignis For Real
Make sure all four have Water skills, and call Carbuncle so his Firagas bounce back at him.
Return to the Hideout
Lasswell gets a stat choice when you arrive, and the second line adds Strength.
Infiltrate the Castle
Take the master key from the guard, then open every cell for items and a tip about a chest by the throne.
Go to the Throne Room
The door is locked, so ask the captain in the far right room for the key.
Defeat the Emperor of Zoldaad
Summon Carbuncle right away for Reflect, then deal with the soldiers and his Fire spells.
Head to the Top of the Castle
Open the chest beside the throne for a weapon for Rain, then climb to the roof for a short duel with Evan.
Defeat Lazarov
Cover many elements: Lazarov hates Earth, The Hunger v5 hates Light and Fire, No. 9 hates Water and No. 999 hates Wind.
Choose Jake's Stat Boost
Take the second answer for Strength so Jake leans into damage.

Dialogue Choices and Stat Bonuses

Each answer gives a small permanent stat boost to the character who says it. Pick the stat you want.

Answer 1	Bonus
I noticed that your magic seems to have a little more kick to it, too.	+10 MP
That battle with Ignis was intense. I'm sure something like that'll leave its mark on you.	+3 Strength
Seems to me like you're moving quicker than before.	+3 Speed

Answer 2	Bonus
Glad to have you. We'll be counting on you.	+30 HP
Your rifles will definitely come in handy.	+3 Strength
Let's fight this world—together.	+3 Stamina

Chapter 4 Tips

Carbuncle carries several fights in this chapter.
Titan is optional, but he is a strong extra summon for Fina.
Read the hints from prisoners in the castle dungeon.

Chapter 4 Bosses

List of All Bosses Encountered

Boss	Lv.	HP	Where	Tips
Ignis	27	56,000	Weapons Factory	The first two meetings are scripted losses, so only the third counts. He is weak to Water, so give everyone a Water skill. Carbuncle reflects his Firagas, and a physical tank with Provoke draws his single hits.
Emperor of Zoldaad	30	52,000	Zoldaad Castle	Clear his soldiers before you focus on him. Carbuncle's Reflect bounces his status spells. Water skills on everyone speed things up.
Lazarov	30	45,000	Zoldaad Castle	He keeps adding test subjects with different weaknesses, so carry Wind, Water, Fire, Light and Earth. Finish off his experiments before turning on him. Carbuncle reflects his attack spells.

Optional and Side Quest Bosses

Boss	Lv.	HP	Where	Tips
Gogmagog	34	78,000	Gogmagog Cave	Use a tank with high physical defense to draw its attacks. Protect and Debrave keep its hits small. Y’shtola brings strong heals plus Wind attacks.
Pyroviper	37	89,700	Pyroviper Cave	Rain should wear Fire Sprite Earrings and tank using Shell, Protect and Multi-Cover. Keep one healer on Rain at all times. Everyone else hits its Water weakness.
Titan	30	65,000	Overworld	You need the Gaia Hammer from the Colosseum's Fledgling League to break his seal. Have a tank provoke him to protect low HP allies. Protect and other physical defense boosts make his hits manageable.