Introduction
There are 249 treasure chests found throughout FINAL FANTASY. This guide will provide you with the locations of each chest with detailed maps, descriptions on how to get each chest, requirements, etc. In the process, you will receive three achievements. Helpful references to the Final Fantasy Wiki—including those with item-specific stats—will be linked throughout this guide. Be aware that links to key items or location names may contain spoilers; view at your own risk. Most item links are safe from spoilers.
There are no unrevisitable locations in this game, so feel free to look at this list once the credits roll. After beating the game, you will get the opportunity to make a new specially-marked save file where you can finish up anything you haven't done yet. For the curious eye who likes to do things in order however, spoiler tags have been added so feel free to browse!
Some chests require for you to have the Mystic Key[finalfantasy.fandom.com] . This is a key item you will receive after completing story objectives in the town of Elfheim[finalfantasy.fandom.com] .
Artwork courtesy of Nintendo Power Magazine for FINAL FANTASY (1990)
Check Your Treasure Records
Thankfully for any achievement hunters out there, Square Enix has added a way for us to track our chest progress.
If you are on the world map, simply open your map.
If you are in a town, dungeon, or other area, open your map, then use the button for the "Switch Maps" prompt.
Alternatively, you can use a shortcut. press the button inputs for 'Page Up' and 'Back/Run', whether that be on your keyboard or gamepad. On keyboard, it is Backspace and Z respectively. You can check your specific controls by pressing the button prompt displayed in the bottom-right corner of your screen.
Once you have used any of these methods to access your list of locations, simply move your cursor over one of them to see how many treasure chests and key items you've acquired in that area. Luckily for us, it also tells us the total amount found in that area.
This screen also has other helpful information such as what shops can be found in which locations. Helpful for those grinding or looking to buy items, weapons, and armor!
World Map
The following is an image of the world map of FINAL FANTASY as it appears in both 2021's Pixel Remaster, as well as the original 1987 version for the NES/Famicom. Although the names differ between the many iterations of this game, I will be referring to them as they are named here. Please refer to this if you are unsure what location I am referring to.
Map graphic courtesy of RPG Site[www.rpgsite.net]
Castle Corneria
1F
Castle Corneria[finalfantasy.fandom.com] has 6 chests. This area is accessible as soon as you start your journey.
All six chests can be found on of Castle Corneria. Each chest in this room requires for you to have the Mystic Key. You can return here later to open these chests as a reward.
Contains Iron Armor[finalfantasy.fandom.com]
Requires Mystic Key¹ to open.
Contains Tent[finalfantasy.fandom.com]
Requires Mystic Key¹ to open.
Contains Nitro Powder[finalfantasy.fandom.com]
Requires Mystic Key¹ to open.
Contains Cottage[finalfantasy.fandom.com]
Requires Mystic Key¹ to open.
Contains Saber[finalfantasy.fandom.com]
Requires Mystic Key¹ to open.
Contains Mythril Knife[finalfantasy.fandom.com]
Requires Mystic Key¹ to open.
¹ Mystic Key is a story item you will receive in Elfheim. It can be used to open specific chests and doors for special rewards.
Chaos Shrine
Chaos Shrine[finalfantasy.fandom.com] has 6 chests. This area is your first dungeon, and relatively small in comparison to others. All chests are found on this dungeon's one map. Follow below and you should be able to snag all of them.
Contains Leather Cap[finalfantasy.fandom.com]
Found in southwest.
Contains Tent[finalfantasy.fandom.com]
Found in northwest.
Contains Potion[finalfantasy.fandom.com]
Found in northwest.
Contains Werebuster[finalfantasy.fandom.com]
Requires Mystic Key¹ to open; found in northeast. You must fight a Gargoyle² before receiving your loot.
Contains Gold Needle[finalfantasy.fandom.com]
Requires Mystic Key¹ to open; found in northeast.
Contains Rune Blade[finalfantasy.fandom.com]
Requires Mystic Key¹ to open; found in southeast. You must fight a Gargoyle² before receiving your loot.
¹ Mystic Key is a story item you will receive in Elfheim. It can be used to open specific chests and doors for special rewards.
² More information on Gargoyle[finalfantasy.fandom.com]
Matoya's Cave
Matoya's Cave[finalfantasy.fandom.com] has 3 chests. Each of these can be found to the left side of this tiny area.
Contains Potion[finalfantasy.fandom.com]
Contains Potion
Contains Antidote[finalfantasy.fandom.com]
Marsh Cave
B2
B3
The Marsh Cave[finalfantasy.fandom.com] dungeon has 18 treasure chests for you to find.
Floor contains four chests with treasure as well as three empty chests, for a total of seven chests.
Contains 680 gil
Contains Dagger[finalfantasy.fandom.com]
Contains Broadsword[finalfantasy.fandom.com]
Contains 620 gil
{Empty chest}
{Empty chest}
{Empty chest}
Floor contains nine chests with treasure as well as two empty chests, for a total of eleven chests. Three of these chests require a mystic key, and also have enemies hidden in them.
Contains Phoenix Down[finalfantasy.fandom.com]
Contains 295 gil
Contains Copper Armlet[finalfantasy.fandom.com]
Contains Cottage[finalfantasy.fandom.com]
Contains Crown[finalfantasy.fandom.com]
You must fight a Piscodemon² before receiving your loot.
Contains 385 gil
Contains Silver Armlet[finalfantasy.fandom.com] .
Requires Mystic Key¹ to open. You must fight an Anaconda³ before receiving your loot.
Contains Antidote[finalfantasy.fandom.com]
Requires Mystic Key¹ to open. You must fight an Anaconda³ before receiving your loot.
Contains 1020 gil
You must fight a Piscodemon² before receiving your loot.
{Empty chest}
{Empty chest}
¹ Mystic Key is a story item you will receive in Elfheim. It can be used to open specific chests and doors for special rewards.
² More information on Piscodemon[finalfantasy.fandom.com]
³ More information on Anaconda[finalfantasy.fandom.com]
Elven Castle
Elven Castle[finalfantasy.fandom.com] has 4 chests. You can circle around the main castle to this little room of chests in the northeast. Each chest in this room requires for you to have the Mystic Key.
Contains Mythril Hammer[finalfantasy.fandom.com]
Requires Mystic Key¹ to open.
Contains 800 gil
Requires Mystic Key¹ to open.
Contains 700 gil
Requires Mystic Key¹ to open.
Contains Bronze Gloves[finalfantasy.fandom.com]
Requires Mystic Key¹ to open.
¹ Mystic Key is a story item you will receive in Elfheim. It can be used to open specific chests and doors for special rewards.
Western Keep
The Western Keep[finalfantasy.fandom.com] is a relatively small area. Travel around the right side of the main room to reach this small room of treasure located in the southwest of the map.
Contains Power Staff[finalfantasy.fandom.com]
Requires Mystic Key¹ to open. You must fight a Mummy² before receiving your loot.
Contains Falchion[finalfantasy.fandom.com]
Requires Mystic Key¹ to open. You must fight a Wraith³ before receiving your loot.
Contains Steel Gloves[finalfantasy.fandom.com]
Requires Mystic Key¹ to open. You must fight a Mummy² before receiving your loot.
¹ Mystic Key is a story item you will receive in Elfheim. It can be used to open specific chests and doors for special rewards.
² More information on Mummy[finalfantasy.fandom.com]
³ More information on Wraith[finalfantasy.fandom.com]
Mt. Duergar
Mt. Duergar[finalfantasy.fandom.com] has 10 chests, with no pre-requisites required... woohoo!
Contains 450 gil
Contains 575 gil
Contains Tent[finalfantasy.fandom.com]
Contains Great Helm[finalfantasy.fandom.com]
Contains Wyrmkiller[finalfantasy.fandom.com]
Contains Ether[finalfantasy.fandom.com]
Contains Potion[finalfantasy.fandom.com]
Contains Mythril Mail[finalfantasy.fandom.com]
Contains 575 gil
Contains Cottage[finalfantasy.fandom.com]
Terra Cavern
B1
B2
B3
The Terra Cavern[finalfantasy.fandom.com] dungeon has 24 chests.
Floor contains four chests.
Contains 1,975 gil
You must fight an Earth Elemental¹ before receiving your loot.
Contains 880 gil
Contains Potion[finalfantasy.fandom.com]
You must fight an Earth Elemental¹ before receiving your loot.
Contains Antidote[finalfantasy.fandom.com]
Contains 795 gil
You must fight an Earth Elemental* before receiving your loot.
Floor contains six chests. In order to enter the room containing chests #4-6, you must fight an Earth Elemental¹
Contains Coral Sword[finalfantasy.fandom.com]
Contains Tent[finalfantasy.fandom.com]
Contains 330 gil
Contains 5000 gil
Contains Leather Shield[finalfantasy.fandom.com]
Contains 575 gil
Floor contains five chests. One of these chests contains a story item, which you must fight a mini-boss for.
Contains Sleeping Bag[finalfantasy.fandom.com]
Contains Gold Needle[finalfantasy.fandom.com]
You must fight an Earth Elemental¹ before receiving your loot.
Contains 3400 gil
You must fight an Earth Elemental¹ before receiving your loot.
Contains 1020 gil
You must fight an Earth Elemental¹ before receiving your loot.
Contains Star Ruby[finalfantasy.fandom.com]
You must fight Vampire ² (dungeon mini-boss) to receive this key story item.
¹ More information on Earth Elemental[finalfantasy.fandom.com]
² More information on dungeon mini-boss Vampire[finalfantasy.fandom.com]
Titan's Cave
Titan's Cave[finalfantasy.fandom.com] is a tiny area that has 4 chests with no pre-requisites.
Contains Mythril Helm[finalfantasy.fandom.com]
Contains 450 gil
Contains 620 gil
Contains Great Axe[finalfantasy.fandom.com]
Mt. Gulg
B2
B4
B5
The Mount Gulg[finalfantasy.fandom.com] dungeon has the most treasure chests of any location in the game, for a total of 37 chests. Unfortunately, many of these chests are on sidetracked paths that require you to cross pools of lava. But worry not! Follow these maps and take the path of least resistance.
795 gil
750 gil
You must fight a Fire Elemental¹ before receiving your loot.
Great Sword[finalfantasy.fandom.com]
You must fight a Fire Elemental¹ before receiving your loot.
4,150 gil
Mythril Helm[finalfantasy.fandom.com]
You must fight a Fire Elemental¹ before receiving your loot.
Mythril Gloves[finalfantasy.fandom.com]
1,520 gil
You must fight a Lava Worm² before receiving your loot.
1,760 gil
Mythril Helm[finalfantasy.fandom.com]
Mythril Shield[finalfantasy.fandom.com]
1,455 gil
Mythril Axe[finalfantasy.fandom.com]
Hi-Potion[finalfantasy.fandom.com]
Tent[finalfantasy.fandom.com]
1,975 gil
Antidote[finalfantasy.fandom.com]
Phoenix Down[finalfantasy.fandom.com]
1,520 gil
You must fight a Fire Elemental¹ before receiving your loot.
7,340 gil
You must fight a Lava Worm² before receiving your loot.
Flame Shield[finalfantasy.fandom.com]
Ice Brand[finalfantasy.fandom.com]
Antidote
880 gil
1,760 gil
2,750 gil
You must fight a Fire Lizard³ before receiving your loot.
Gold Needle[finalfantasy.fandom.com]
You must fight a Lava Worm² before receiving your loot.
Cottage[finalfantasy.fandom.com]
2,000 gil
1,000 gil
155 gil
Staff[finalfantasy.fandom.com]
You must fight a Fire Lizard³ before receiving your loot.
1,250 gil
You must fight a Fire Lizard³ before receiving your loot.
Contains Flame Mail
You must fight a Red Dragon⁴ before receiving your loot.
{Empty chest}
{Empty chest}
{Empty chest}
¹ More information on Fire Elemental[finalfantasy.fandom.com]
² More information on Lava Worm[finalfantasy.fandom.com]
³ More Information on Fire Lizard[finalfantasy.fandom.com]
⁴ More information on Red Dragon[finalfantasy.fandom.com]
Ice Cavern
B1
B2
B3
The Ice Cavern[finalfantasy.fandom.com] dungeon has 15 chests. Be wary of the cracks in the ice in this dungeon; falling into these will take you to the floor below. Make sure to collect all chests on a floor before using any of these to proceed.
This floor has five chests. In order to reach the area with chests, you must maneuver through other floors. It's relatively straightforward; you will end up on the east side of the map. Be wary of the ice cracks in the room with chests #3, #4, and #5. This crack is progress and will lead you to floor — you will have to come back around if you fall here. Also be careful not to take the stairs to the northeast of the room with chests #3-5. These stairs will take you directly back to the World Map so be cautious!
Contains Ether[finalfantasy.fandom.com]
Contains 10,000 gil
Contains 9,500 gil
Contains Sleeping Bag[finalfantasy.fandom.com]
Contains Ice Shield[finalfantasy.fandom.com]
This floor contains two chests, and one story item. In order to reach the area with the items, you must access this area through a staircase found on floor (the two right next to each other). Be careful of the cracks in this room!
Contains Flame Sword[finalfantasy.fandom.com]
Story item - Levistone[finalfantasy.fandom.com]
You must fight an Evil Eye¹ before receiving your loot.
Contains Clothes[finalfantasy.fandom.com]
You must fight a Dark Wizard² before receiving your loot.
This floor contains eight chests. You can enter this area via a staircase from floor , or a crack in floor . Be sure to take the shortest route possible when walking over the ice spikes as they damage 1HP per step you take.
Contains Mythril Gloves[finalfantasy.fandom.com]
Contains Ice Armor[finalfantasy.fandom.com]
You must fight a White Dragon³ before receiving your loot.
Contains 7,900 gil
Contains 5,454 gil
Contains 180 gil
Contains 9,900 gil
Contains 5,000 gil
Contains 12,350 gil
You must fight a Winter Wolf⁴ before receiving your loot.
¹ More information on Evil Eye[finalfantasy.fandom.com]
² More information on Dark Wizard[finalfantasy.fandom.com]
³ More information on White Dragon[finalfantasy.fandom.com]
⁴ More information Winter Wolf[finalfantasy.fandom.com]
Sunken Shrine
3F
4F
5F
2F
The Sunken Shrine[finalfantasy.fandom.com] dungeon has 32 chests. You start this dungeon of floor . The final boss is located on floor 1F. Head up towards floor first, as there are several chests as well as a required story item up that way. Then head back down to 1F, collecting chests on . Note that some treasure chests require you to access them from other floors. I have labeled which staircases lead to which floor
This floor contains four chests.
Contains 2,000 gil
Contains 9,900 gil
Contains 110 gil
Contains 450 gil
This floor contains five chests.
Contains Diamond Armor[finalfantasy.fandom.com]
Contains 20 gil
Contains Light Axe[finalfantasy.fandom.com]
Contains Mage's Staff[finalfantasy.fandom.com]
Contains 12,350 gil
This floor contains thirteen chests. In order to access chests #4-6, you must use the path in the top-right of the map. Using this will take you to the other side (where I have labeled it with a ⬌ icon)
Contains 2,750 gil
Contains 10,000 gil
Contains 10 gil
Contains Diamond Helm[finalfantasy.fandom.com]
Contains Diamond Gloves[finalfantasy.fandom.com]
Story item - Rosetta Stone[finalfantasy.fandom.com]
Contains 4,150 gil
Contains 5,000 gil
Contains 9,000 gil
Contains 1,760 gil
Contains Diamond Armlet[finalfantasy.fandom.com]
Contains Antidote[finalfantasy.fandom.com]
Contains Diamond Shield[finalfantasy.fandom.com]
This floor contains ten chests.
Contains 7,690 gil
You must fight a Water Elemental¹ before receiving your loot.
Contains 8,135 gil
Contains 5,450 gil
Contains 385 gil
You must fight a Cockatrice² before receiving your loot.
Contains Giant's Gloves[finalfantasy.fandom.com]
You must fight a Water Elemental¹ before receiving your loot.
Contains Light Axe[finalfantasy.fandom.com]
You must fight a White Shark³ before receiving your loot.
Contains Ribbon[finalfantasy.fandom.com]
Contains 9,900 gil
You must fight a White Shark³ before receiving your loot.
Contains 7,340 gil
Contains 2,750 gil
¹ More information on Water Elemental[finalfantasy.fandom.com]
² More information on Cockatrice[finalfantasy.fandom.com]
³ More information on White Shark[finalfantasy.fandom.com]
Waterfall Cavern
In order to get to the Waterfall Cavern[finalfantasy.fandom.com] travel up the river found on the northwest continent using the canoe and enter the waterfall. Follow along the map to get through this maze and to the treasure at the end!
Contains Wizard's Staff[finalfantasy.fandom.com]
Contains Ribbon[finalfantasy.fandom.com]
Contains 13,450 gil
Contains 6,400 gil
Contains 5,000 gil
Contains Defender[finalfantasy.fandom.com]
Story item - Warp Cube[finalfantasy.fandom.com]
Cardia Islands
The Cardia Islands[finalfantasy.fandom.com] house a series of holes that lead to the Dragon Caves—home of the Dragons¹. Each cave has been compiled onto one map graphic.
Contains Tent[finalfantasy.fandom.com]
Contains Dry Ether[finalfantasy.fandom.com]
Contains Gold Needle[finalfantasy.fandom.com]
Contains Elixir[finalfantasy.fandom.com]
Contains Cottage[finalfantasy.fandom.com]
Contains 500 gil
Contains X-Potion[finalfantasy.fandom.com]
Contains 9,500 gil
Contains 2,750 gil
Contains 1,520 gil
Contains 2,750 gil
Contains 2,000 gil
Contains 1,455 gil
¹ More information on FINAL FANTASY's Dragon race[finalfantasy.fandom.com]
Citadel Of Trials
1F
2F
3F
The Citadel of Trials[finalfantasy.fandom.com] has 10 chests. This area is quite interesting, so follow along on the maps and descriptions below.
There are no chests on this floor, however in order to progress the story (as well as grab some more chests!) you must sit on the throne found in the northwest of this area.
This floor requires you to go through specific teleporters. Follow along on the green numbers. This floor has one chest located between teleporters 7 and 8.
Contains Gauntlets[finalfantasy.fandom.com]
You must fight a Clay Golem¹ before receiving your loot.
Contains Healing Staff[finalfantasy.fandom.com]
Contains Ruby Armlet[finalfantasy.fandom.com]
Contains Ice Brand[finalfantasy.fandom.com]
Contains Steel Gloves[finalfantasy.fandom.com]
Contains Cottage[finalfantasy.fandom.com]
Contains 1,455 gil
Contains 7,340 gil
Story item - Rat's Tail[finalfantasy.fandom.com]
¹ More information on Clay Golem[finalfantasy.fandom.com]
Mirage Tower
1F
2F
The Mirage Tower[finalfantasy.fandom.com] has 18 chests, all relatively simple to find.
This floor contains eight chests.
Contains Tent[finalfantasy.fandom.com]
Contains Aegis Shield[finalfantasy.fandom.com]
Contains 2,750 gil
Contains 18,010 gil
Contains 3,400 gil
Contains Vorpal Sword[finalfantasy.fandom.com]
Contains Healing Helm[finalfantasy.fandom.com]
Contains 880 gil
Contains 13,000 gil
Contains 12,350 gil
Contains Thor's Hammer[finalfantasy.fandom.com]
Contains 7,900 gil
Contains 8,135 gil
Contains Dragon Armor[finalfantasy.fandom.com]
Contains 10,000 gil
Contains Sun Blade[finalfantasy.fandom.com]
Contains 7,690 gil
Contains Cottage[finalfantasy.fandom.com]
Flying Fortress
1F
2F
3F
The Flying Fortress[finalfantasy.fandom.com] dungeon has 33 chests. This dungeon is quite long, so best of luck! Remember you can also fight the superboss here; for more info on that, check out my guide on FINAL FANTASY'S Bestiary!
Relatively straightforward, this floor has ten chests.
Contains Razer[finalfantasy.fandom.com]
Contains 9,900 gil
Contains Potion[finalfantasy.fandom.com]
Contains 4,150 gil
Contains 7,900 gil
Contains 5,000 gil
Contains Protect Ring[finalfantasy.fandom.com]
Contains 6,720 gil
Contains Healing Helm[finalfantasy.fandom.com]
Contains 180 gil
Contains Mythril Helmet[finalfantasy.fandom.com]
Contains Cottage[finalfantasy.fandom.com]
Contains Diamond Gloves[finalfantasy.fandom.com]
Contains 880 gil
Contains 13,000 gil
Contains Ribbon[finalfantasy.fandom.com]
Contains Diamond Shield[finalfantasy.fandom.com]
Contains White Robe[finalfantasy.fandom.com]
Contains Black Robe[finalfantasy.fandom.com]
Story item - Adamantite[finalfantasy.fandom.com]
Contains Soft[finalfantasy.fandom.com]
Contains 4,150 gil
Contains 3,400 gil
Contains Sasuke's Blade[finalfantasy.fandom.com]
Contains 9,000 gil
Contains Protect Ring[finalfantasy.fandom.com]
Contains Heal[finalfantasy.fandom.com]
Contains 5,450 gil
Contains 6,400 gil
Contains Clothes[finalfantasy.fandom.com]
Contains Protect Cloak[finalfantasy.fandom.com]
Contains Soft[finalfantasy.fandom.com]
Contains 9,500 gil
Contains 8,135 gil
Final Dungeon
3F
B2
B4
The final dungeon of FINAL FANTASY, (Chaos Shrine {past}[finalfantasy.fandom.com] ) has 7 chests. Please do not view the following maps unless you have gotten up to or defeated the final dungeon. Good luck Warrior of Light; this is your greatest challenge yet!
Floor is one of three floors in this dungeon to have chests, containing two. Once you make it this far, be sure to snag these!
Contains 45,000 gil
Contains 65,000 gil
Floor is a tad further than floor ; the second of third treasure floors. The chests on this floor are a bit harder to spot, and much easier to miss so make sure you grab these.
Contains Protect Ring[finalfantasy.fandom.com]
Contains Sasuke's Blade[finalfantasy.fandom.com]
Contains Protect Cloak[finalfantasy.fandom.com]
Contains 26,000 gil
Floor has your final chest of FINAL FANTASY! Congratulations Warrior of Light, and good luck on your final boss!
Contains Masamune[finalfantasy.fandom.com]
Conclusion
For collecting every single chest, you will receive the following achievement:
Legendary Treasure Hunter (Collected treasure from 100% of the chests.)
During the process of completing the bestiary, you should have also received the following achievements:
Rookie Treasure Hunter (Collected treasure from 10% of the chests.)
Veteran Treasure Hunter (Collected treasure from 50% of the chests.)
Hopefully, this guide aided you in completing your quest and venturing across the World of FINAL FANTASY. Feel free to leave any questions or comments down below. I'm completely new to guides on Steam, so please leave any suggestions as well. Until next time Warrior of Light!
Source: https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2568950225
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