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Final Fantasy 9 Hints

Where is the fifth bloodstone?

  • 1 of 7: First you need to have gotten the fourth bloodstone.
  • 2 of 7: After getting it, light the candlestick on the right.
  • 3 of 7: Go through the secret passage that opens and light the candles here.
  • 4 of 7: Now go back and light the candles to the lower right.
  • 5 of 7: Go through the open door and light the candles on the balcony.
  • 6 of 7: Go through the open stained glass window and light the two candles.
  • 7 of 7: Examine the bloodstone that appears.