Curses and Hopes of Yore is an optional five-floor Gateway found in the Confessions of the Creator Scenario in Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy and represents the Distant Glory - The Lady of Legend storyline from the first game. It is one of the three multi-floor gateways available on the southern continent, is located at Melmond Fens and accessible via the Cavern of Earth Teleport Stone. Clearing this gateway once awards the player with the accomplishment "Mark of a Lady".
The Rare Chests contain Lv. 90 equipment components including: Brass Ingot, Catoblepas Eye, Bahamut Horn, Syldra Spine, Elder Log, Humbaba Leather, Occurian Gem, Tiamat Carapace, Shiva's Veil and Sleipner's Mane. On the 5th floor a Treasure Chest with an Allure of Honey Equipment piece can be found. If you are only interested in the Allure of Honey chest, it is advisable to ignore the Bonus Line and bring three Jump skills in with you, so that you can skip a battle on Floor 2 and 4, and skip Floor 3 entirely.
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KP Chance: Win within 90 seconds
Bonus Line: Lv. 75
Rules: Enabled
Skills: Enabled
Use a Multichain at D2 to chain all enemies at once. The blue emblem will protect the player's breakable accessories from breaking in these battles, so the player may wish to use Resin-type items for stat bonuses.
Hard Battle Piece
Name
Idle Sky Pirate
Arena
Sky Fortress Bahamut Ω
Level
59
HP
Varies5,678-7,112
Attack
Varies104-110
Defense
Varies103-107
Luck
40
Bravery
Varies581-777
Summon
None
Weapon
VariesCoral Sword, Rune Staff, Partisan, Betelgeuse, Crystal Sword, Crystal Lance
Hand
VariesSasuke, Rune Armlet
Head
VariesIron Visor, Red Cap, Crystal Helm
Armor
VariesBanded Chestplate, Power Vest, Assassin's Vest
Accessories
Arcane Resin, Muscle Belt, Earring, EX Mode x7
Bravery Attacks
Staff (ground), Rifle (ground), Greatsword (ground)
HP Attacks
Cataclysm, Torrent, Inferno, Windburst
Assist
None
Notes
Red Emblem
Effects
Items Disabled
Blue Emblem
Effects
Accessories Protected
Hard Battle Piece
Name
Lady of Antiquity
Arena
Empyreal Paradox Ω
Level
60
HP
Varies6,796-7,137
Attack
Varies110-112
Defense
Varies98-102
Luck
40
Bravery
Varies544-711
Summon
Weapon
VariesCrown Scepter, Judicer's Staff, Iron Fan
Hand
Crystal Bangle
Head
VariesIron Visor, Crystal Hairpin, Red Cap
Armor
VariesPower Vest, Gaia Gear
Accessories
Hyper Ring, Near Opponent x6
Bravery Attacks
Retribution, Bind (midair), Bio (midair)
HP Attacks
Spirit Magic: Fire, Spirit Magic: Earth, Spirit Magic: Thunder, Spirit Magic: Air, Spirit Magic: Ice, Spirit Magic: Water
Assist
None
Notes
Standing on Magic Critical Rate Up Emblem
Blue Emblem
Effects
Physical Critical Rate Up
Red Emblem
Effects
Physical Damage 0
Red Emblem
Effects
Magic Damage 0
Hard Battle Piece
Name
Delusory Dragoon
Arena
Lunar Subterrane Ω
Level
59
HP
Varies5,838-6,555
Attack
Varies107-113
Defense
Varies102-106
Luck
39
Bravery
Varies631-668
Summon
None
Weapon
VariesWind Spear, Ancient Sword, Kiku-ichimonji
Hand
VariesCrystal Shield, Iron Ram Shield
Head
Diamond Helm
Armor
VariesCagnazzo's Carapace, Crystal Vest, Crystak Armor
Accessories
Hyper Ring, Near Loss x7
Bravery Attacks
Lance Burst, Lance Barrage, Crashing Dive, Celestial Shooter
HP Attacks
Jump, Rising Drive, Sky Rave, Dragon's Fang (midair)
Assist
None
Notes
Treasure Chest
First Contents
Lv. 90 armor component
Subsequent Contents
Other Information
Hard Battle Piece
Name
Ephemeral Summoner
Arena
Dream's End Ω
Level
60
HP
Varies5,752-6,505
Attack
Varies104-106
Defense
Varies102-104
Luck
40
Bravery
Varies711-794
Summon
None
Weapon
VariesBetelgeuse, Zephyr Pole
Hand
Rune Armlet
Head
VariesHeadguard, Lamia's Tiara, Dark Hat
Armor
Black Belt's Gi
Accessories
Hyper Ring, BRV ≥ Base Value x9
Bravery Attacks
Meteor Strike, Aerospark, Energy Blast, Impulse, Sonic Wings, Heavenly Strike
HP Attacks
Energy Ray, Thor's Hammer, Diamond Dust, Mega Flare
Assist
Notes
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Beat the manikin at C1 to reach the Treasure Chest at A1.
Treasure Chest
First Contents
Valor Resin
Subsequent Contents
Other Information
Hard Battle Piece
Name
Capricious Thief
Arena
M.S. Prima Vista
Level
63
HP
Varies6,261-7,319
Attack
Varies115-116
Defense
Varies102-105
Luck
41
Bravery
Varies604-762
Summon
None
Weapon
VariesThief's Knife, Diamond Sword, Rune Blade
Hand
Crystal Bangle
Head
VariesRed Cap, Crystal Hairpin, Iron Visor
Armor
VariesPower Vest, Banded Chestplate, Assassin's Vest
Accessories
Pearl Necklace, Dragonfly Orb, Attractorb, Break x6
Bravery Attacks
Booster 8, Rumble Rush, Tempest, Vortex, Storm Impulse
HP Attacks
Meo Twister A, Meo Twister B
Assist
None
Notes
Expert Battle Piece
Name
Horror of Antiquity
Arena
Empyreal Paradox Ω
Level
80
HP
Varies7,947-7,967
Attack
Varies137-138
Defense
144
Luck
50
Bravery
Varies886-911
Summon
Hecatoncheir
Weapon
VariesDream Harp, Ivory Pole, Gokuu Pole
Hand
Thief Gloves
Head
Tiger Mask
Armor
VariesValkyrie Plate, Mirage Vest
Accessories
Hyper Ring, No BRV Damage, HP = 100% x8
Bravery Attacks
Combo-Combo, Dragon Kick-One Inch Punch, Shoulder Tackle-One Inch Punch, One Inch Punch-Combo, Backhand Blow-One Inch Punch, Holy
HP Attacks
Asuran Fists, Nullifying Dropkick, Auroral Uppercut, Banishga
Assist
None
Notes
Defeat to make tile B1 appear
Treasure Chest
First Contents
Lv. 90 armor component
Subsequent Contents
Other Information
Hard Battle Piece
Name
Fallacious Wanderer
Arena
The Rift Ω
Level
62
HP
Varies6,020-6,964
Attack
Varies108-116
Defense
Varies100-111
Luck
40
Bravery
Varies526-801
Summon
None
Weapon
VariesAssassin's Dagger, Wind Spear, Inferno Sword, Rising Sun, Iron Fan, Rune Bell, Tigerfangs, Kiku-ichimonji, Crown Scepter, Judicer's Staff
Hand
VariesCrystal Bangle, Iron Ram Shield, Crystal Shield
Head
VariesPirate Hat, Diamond Hairpin, Diamond Helm
Armor
VariesCrystal Vest, Shadow Plate, Cagnazzo's Carapace, Crystal Armor
Accessories
Hyper Ring, Near Opponent x6
Bravery Attacks
Hazard Raid, Holy, Slide Shooter
HP Attacks
Hellfire, Soul Eater, Ragnarok Blade, Luminous Shard
Assist
None
Notes
Red Emblem
Effects
Physical Damage 0
Blue Emblem
Effects
Physical Critical Rate Up
Blue Emblem
Effects
Magical Critical Rate Up
Red Emblem
Effects
Magic Damage 0
Hard Battle Piece
Name
Transient Gunner
Arena
Ultimecia's Castle Ω
Level
60
HP
Varies6,357-6,797
Attack
Varies115-116
Defense
Varies102-105
Luck
40
Bravery
Varies587-625
Summon
None
Weapon
VariesThief's Knife, Diamond Sword
Hand
VariesCrystal Shield, Crystal Bangle
Head
VariesRed Cap, Crystal Helm
Armor
Assassin's Vest
Accessories
Zephyr Cloak, Heart's Ease, Near Loss x8
Bravery Attacks
Grenade Bomb, Machine Gun, Shotgun, Homing Bazooka, Sticky Bomb
HP Attacks
Satellite Laser, Ragnarok Blade
Assist
None
Notes
Hard Battle Piece
Name
Delusory Knight
Arena
Lunar Subterrane Ω
Level
62
HP
Varies6,056-6,397
Attack
Varies105-111
Defense
Varies108-113
Luck
41
Bravery
Varies576-655
Summon
None
Weapon
VariesPartisan, Crystal Lance, Crystal Sword, Coral Sword, Nail Bat
Hand
VariesDemon Shield, Legion Scutum
Head
Burgonet
Armor
VariesCrystal Vest, Cagnazzo's Carapace, Crystal Armor
Accessories
Zephyr Cloak, Heart's Ease, Near Loss x8
Bravery Attacks
Sacred Cross
HP Attacks
Soul Eater, Dark Flame, Saint's Fall, Paladin Force, Luminous Shard
Assist
None
Notes
Treasure Chest
First Contents
Random chain skill
Subsequent Contents
Other Information
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Defeat the Party Battle Piece at D4 for tiles C1 and C6 to appear. Use a Multichain at C4 to chain all enemies at once. This will not only trigger the Booster Accessory x5 emblem, but will chain eight enemies at once, making this the optimum place to use a KP Gambler, if the player has one.
Treasure Chest
First Contents
Lv. 90 armor component
Subsequent Contents
Other Information
Treasure Chest
First Contents
Gold Angel
Subsequent Contents
Other Information
Hard Battle Piece
Name
Fallacious Wanderer
Arena
The Rift Ω
Level
62
HP
Varies5,624-7,077
Attack
Varies110-116
Defense
Varies102-111
Luck
40
Bravery
Varies601-843
Summon
None
Weapon
VariesRising Sun, Iron Fan, Rune Axe, Kiku-ichimonji, Judicer's Staff, Ras Algethi, Tigerfangs
Hand
VariesCrystal Bangle, Iron Ram Shield, Crystal Shield
Head
VariesPirate Hat, Diamond Hairpin, Diamond Helm
Armor
VariesCrystal Vest, Shadow Plate, Cagnazzo's Carapace, Crystal Armor
Accessories
Hyper Ring, Near Opponent x6
Bravery Attacks
Solid Ascension, Hazard Raid, Rush Impact, Holy, Slide Shooter
HP Attacks
Hellfire, Soul Eater, Ragnarok Blade, Luminous Shard
Assist
None
Notes
Red Emblem
Effects
Items Disabled
Blue Emblem
Effects
Booster Accessory x5
Hard Battle Piece
Name
Horror of Antiquity
Arena
Empyreal Paradox Ω
Level
61
HP
Varies5,299-7,052
Attack
Varies108-110
Defense
Varies100-102
Luck
40
Bravery
Varies566-849
Summon
None
Weapon
VariesTigerfangs, Iron Fan, Rune Bell
Hand
Crystal Bangle
Head
VariesLamia's Tiara, Dark Hat, Headguard
Armor
VariesShadow Plate, Crystal Vest, Cagnazzo's Carapace
Accessories
Force to Courage, Pearl Necklace, Attractorb, Near Loss x7
Bravery Attacks
Banish, Combo-Howling Fist, Dragon Kick-Combo, Holy, Spinning Attack-Spinning Attack
HP Attacks
Assist
None
Notes
Party Battle Piece
Name
Transient Lion
Arena
Ultimecia's Castle Ω
Level
63
HP
Varies5,921-7,015
Attack
Varies104-108
Defense
Varies110-115
Luck
41
Bravery
Varies642-762
Summon
None
Weapon
VariesCrystal Sword, Coral Sword, Air Knife, Betelgeuse
Hand
VariesDemon Shield, Rune Armlet, Legion Scutum
Head
VariesRed Cap, Crystal Helm
Armor
VariesAssassin's Vest, Banded Chestplate, Power Vest
Accessories
Force to Courage, Pearl Necklace, Attractorb, Near Loss x7
Bravery Attacks
Solid Barrel, Thunder Barret, Fusillade, Beat Fang, Heel Crush, Mystic Flurry
HP Attacks
Assist
None
Notes
Party Battle Piece
Name
Capricious Thief
Arena
M.S. Prima Vista
Level
63
HP
Varies6,261-7,319
Attack
Varies115-116
Defense
Varies102-105
Luck
41
Bravery
Varies604-762
Summon
None
Weapon
VariesThief's Knife, Rune Blade, Diamond Sword
Hand
Crystal Bangle
Head
VariesIron Visor, Crystal Hairpin, Red Cap
Armor
VariesBanded Chestplate, Assassin's Vest, Power Vest
Accessories
Pearl Necklace, Dragonfly Orb, Attractorb, Break x6
Bravery Attacks
Booster 8, Rumble Rush, Scoop Art (ground), Tempest, Vortex, Storm Impulse
HP Attacks
Shift Break, Free Energy, Grand Lethal, Meo Twister A
Assist
Notes
Party Battle Piece
Name
Ephemeral Vision
Arena
Dream's End Ω
Level
63
HP
Varies5,458-7,025
Attack
Varies111-117
Defense
Varies103-107
Luck
41
Bravery
Varies612-812
Summon
None
Weapon
VariesRising Sun, Ancient Sword, Assassin's Dagger
Hand
Crystal Shield
Head
VariesDiamond Helm, Pirate Hat
Armor
VariesShadow Plate, Cagnazzo's Carapace
Accessories
Zephyr Cloak, Heart's Ease, Near Loss x8
Bravery Attacks
Sonic Buster, Cut & Run (ground), Dart & Weave (midair), Hop Step (midair), Full Slide
HP Attacks
Assist
Notes
Party Battle Piece
Name
Lady of Antiquity
Arena
Empyreal Paradox Ω
Level
79
HP
Varies7,971-8,219
Attack
144
Defense
Varies136-137
Luck
49
Bravery
875
Summon
Weapon
Cloud Staff
Hand
Imperial Guard
Head
Tiger Mask
Armor
VariesSage's Robe, Black Garb
Accessories
Hyper Ring, HP = 100% x4, BRV≥ Base Value x5
Bravery Attacks
A Couple Attacks, Stun (ground), Bind (ground), Retribution, Stun (midair)
HP Attacks
Spirit Magic: Fire, Spirit Magic: Earth, Spirit Magic: Thunder, Spirit Magic: Air, Spirit Magic: Ice, Spirit Magic: Water
Assist
None
Notes
Blue Emblem
Effects
Physical Critical Rate Up
Red Emblem
Effects
Initial BRV 0
Expert Battle Piece
Name
Fallacious Giant
Arena
The Rift Ω
Level
74
HP
Varies7,153-7,421
Attack
Varies138-141
Defense
Varies127-129
Luck
47
Bravery
776
Summon
Gilgamesh
Weapon
VariesFalchion, Valiant Knife, Defender, Radiant Lance
Hand
Diamond Shield
Head
Diamond Helm
Armor
Rigid Chest Plate
Accessories
Hyper Ring, After 15 Seconds, After 30 Seconds x5, After 45 Seconds, After 60 Seconds, After 90 Seconds
Bravery Attacks
Cross Slash, Wind Slash, Whirlwind Slash (ground), Double Trouble, Tsubamegaeshi, Electrocute
HP Attacks
Death Claw, Hurricane, Missile
Assist
Fallacious Tree
Notes
Treasure Chest
First Contents
Diamond Ring
Subsequent Contents
Other Information
Expert Battle Piece
Name
Counterfeit Wraith
Arena
World of Darkness Ω
Level
89
HP
8,366
Attack
156
Defense
158
Luck
54
Bravery
1,064
Summon
None
Weapon
Arcturus
Hand
Hades Gloves
Head
Hypnocrown
Armor
Red Jacket
Accessories
Attractorb, Pearl Necklace, White Gem, Center of the World, Dragonfly Orb, Pre-Assist, Summon Unused, BRV ≤ Base Value x2, EX Mode
Bravery Attacks
Tentacle of Pain, Tentacle of Scorn, Tentacle of Suffering, Tentacle of Spite
HP Attacks
[Feint] Particle Beam, [Anti-air] Particle Beam, [0-Form] Particle Beam, [Fusillade] Particle Beam, [Wrath] Particle Beam
Assist
None
Notes
KP Silver Cup
Other Information
Doubles current KP
Treasure Chest
First Contents
Lv. 90 armor component
Subsequent Contents
Other Information
Treasure Chest
First Contents
Lv. 90 armor component
Subsequent Contents
Other Information
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Use a Multichain at C3 to chain all enemies at once.
Battle Piece
Name
Delusory Warlock
Arena
Lunar Subterrane Ω
Level
62
HP
8,427
Attack
158
Defense
160
Luck
55
Bravery
1,070
Summon
Giant of Babil
Weapon
Arcturus
Hand
Hades Gloves
Head
Hypnocrown
Armor
Red Jacket
Accessories
Battle Gem, Battle Ring, Together As One, A Comrade's Vow, Pre-EX Mode, Pre-EX Revenge, Summon Unused, After 30 Seconds, BRV ≥ Base Value, First to Victory
Bravery Attacks
Rising Wave, Glare Hand, Attack System (ground), Gravity Force, Gravity System, Float System
HP Attacks
Nightglow, Genesis Rock, Cosmic Ray A, Cosmic Ray B, Cosmic Ray C, Cosmic Ray D
Assist
Delusory Knight
Notes
Appears as treasure chest
Strange Battle Piece
Name
False Hero
Arena
Old Chaos Shrine Ω
Level
100
HP
1
Attack
110
Defense
106
Luck
60
Bravery
1,914
Summon
Cactuar
Weapon
None
Hand
Cracked Shield
Head
Grand Helm
Armor
Rusted Armor
Accessories
The Rotten, Soul of the Sovereign
Bravery Attacks
Dayflash (ground)
HP Attacks
Shield of Light (midair)
Assist
None
Notes
Blue Emblem
Effects
Accessories Protected
Expert Battle Piece
Name
False Stalwart
Arena
Old Chaos Shrine Ω
Level
89
HP
9,229
Attack
158
Defense
162
Luck
54
Bravery
926
Summon
Behemoth
Weapon
Apocalypse
Hand
Dynamis Shield
Head
Magepower Shishak
Armor
Platinum Armor
Accessories
Battle Ring, Battle Gem, A Comrade's Vow, Together As One
Bravery Attacks
Round Edge, Lance Charge, Highbringer, Twin Swords, Bardiche, Twist Drill
HP Attacks
Earthquake, Cyclone, Flare, Blaxe (midair)
Assist
False Hero
Notes
Blue Emblem
Effects
Accessories Protected
Red Emblem
Effects
Magic Damage 0
Hard Battle Piece
Name
Imaginary Soldier
Arena
Old Chaos Shrine Ω
Level
89
HP
Varies6,081-6,798
Attack
Varies111-115
Defense
Varies105-109
Luck
41
Bravery
Varies654-749
Summon
None
Weapon
VariesKiku-ichimonji, Ancient Sword, Wind Spear
Hand
VariesCrystal Bangle, Iron Ram Shield, Crystal Shield
Head
Diamond Helm
Armor
VariesCagnazzo's Carapace, Crystal Vest, Shadow Plate
Accessories
Arcane Resin, Muscle Belt, Earring, EX Mode x7
Bravery Attacks
Sonic Break, Climhazzard, Fire, Rising Fang, Aerial Fang, Slashing Blow
HP Attacks
Braver, Finishing Touch
Assist
None
Notes
Hard Battle Piece
Name
Capricious Thief
Arena
M.S. Prima Vista
Level
63
HP
Varies6,261-7,319
Attack
Varies115-116
Defense
Varies102-105
Luck
41
Bravery
Varies604-762
Summon
None
Weapon
VariesThief's Knife, Diamond Sword, Rune Blade
Hand
Crystal Bangle
Head
VariesRed Cap, Crystal Hairpin, Iron Visor
Armor
VariesPower Vest, Banded Chestplate, Assassin's Vest
Accessories
Pearl Necklace, Dragonfly Orb, Attractorb, Break x6
Bravery Attacks
Booster 8, Rumble Rush, Tempest, Vortex, Storm Impulse
HP Attacks
Meo Twister A, Meo Twister B
Assist
None
Notes
Treasure Chest
First Contents
Iifa Dew
Subsequent Contents
Other Information
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This final floor has no obstacles, the player simply needs to claim the last few treasure chests and then battle Shantotto to finish the gateway. The Assist character does not actually need to be defeated to access the chests behind it - simply challenging it and then fleeing will cause it to vanish.
Treasure Chest
First Contents
Lv. 90 armor component
Subsequent Contents
Other Information
Treasure Chest
First Contents
Lv. 90 armor component
Subsequent Contents
Other Information
Treasure Chest
First Contents
Lv. 90 armor component
Subsequent Contents
Other Information
Cosmos Piece
Name
Shantotto
Arena
Order's Sanctuary Ω
Level
70
HP
8,078
Attack
139
Defense
138
Luck
45
Bravery
1,391
Summon
Ultima Weapon
Weapon
Staff of Light
Hand
Protective Armlet
Head
Thief's Cap
Armor
Red Jacket
Accessories
Rebellious Soul, Blue Gem x9
Bravery Attacks
A Couple Attacks, Bind (ground), Stun (ground), Retribution, Bio (midair), Stun (midair)
HP Attacks
Spirit Magic: Fire, Spirit Magic: Thunder, Spirit Magic: Earth, Spirit Magic: Ice, Spirit Magic: Air, Spirit Magic: Water
Assist
Horror of Antiquity
Notes
Treasure Chest
First Contents
Lv. 90 armor component
Subsequent Contents
Other Information
Hard Battle Piece
Name
Horror of Antiquity
Arena
Empyreal Paradox Ω
Level
62
HP
Varies6,531-7,214
Attack
116
Defense
Varies113-115
Luck
41
Bravery
Varies620-756
Summon
Tonberry
Weapon
VariesBurning Fist, Madhura Harp
Hand
Diamond Cuff
Head
VariesPirate Hat, Diamond Hairpin
Armor
VariesDiamond Vest, Ninja Gear, Hydra Mail
Accessories
Hyper Ring, No BRV Damage, HP = 100% x8
Bravery Attacks
Combo-Howling Fist, Dragon Kick-Combo, Banish, Spinning Attack-Spinning Attack, Backhand Blow, Holy
HP Attacks
Asuran Fists, Nullifying Dropkick, Auroral Uppercut
Assist
Lady of Antiquity
Notes
Treasure Chest
First Contents
Allure of Honey equipment piece
Subsequent Contents
Other Information
Shantotto's voice files in the Museum refer to this gateway as "Sage's Path". It is possible this was the gateway's name during development and the Museum's descriptions were simply not updated when the name was changed. The name is a reference to the fact that the gateway is in the same location as the Sage's Cave in World A .