Biggest Possible Level Leap in Final Fantasy VIII

[Cobrakay2003]

Best way to play ff8 is to get as much haste and str as possible on squall, fire up haste and berserk and have the other 2 guys just stand there

9999 9999 9999 9999 9999 like every 2 sec lol :)

[Sentuyashi]

I already knew that, but still being cool

[davec128]

An easier way to do this: Quistis-yellow hp-initiative-degenerator.

[TheReaverOfDarkness]

I got you beat, my friend. I have leveled up a character 40 times from one battle. Also, I don't think that's the highest possible.

[xAshe10x]

@TheReaverOfDarkness

Got proof ? show it in a video, if thats true i will delete this video but i doubt

[TheReaverOfDarkness]

@xAshe10x I did it on playstation and had no way to transfer it to computer that I know of. But I can tell you how to do it. Basically same as you did except have only one person up.

Try it.

P.S.: First point in the game you can do it I think is the ruby dragon that you fight in disc 2 with Kiros, Laguna, and Ward. It seems like it was possible to get Tonberry by then and get the Level UP move. You can do that as soon as you have control of Garden.

[xAshe10x]

@TheReaverOfDarkness

I can confirm that EXP doesn't split so it doesn't make any diffrence if only 1 character is alive

[TheReaverOfDarkness]

@xAshe10x Perhaps it's different in your version? I'm certain that I saw a jump of 40 levels. Also, is hexadragon the highest EXP? I had thought it was the ruby dragon, but I wouldn't be surprised, I know the hexadragon gives a ton.

[xAshe10x]

@TheReaverOfDarkness

Yes i have tried every Level 100 enemy and Hexadragon gave the most

[OmegaChaosTheory]

Just wanted to say Ashe that some people are real dumb... i mean RREEAALLYY DUMB! You make a great guides for FF games and you give out your wisdom for free so i dont know why people hate but they should just stfu, if they dont like it then they should do it their own way rather than coming on here and typing sheeeet! I mean serious everyone plays FF's there own way so why bitch saying "dont do it like that" or "your way is rubish do it this way". does it realy matter?? we love FF and thats that

[xAshe10x]

@OmegaChaosTheory

Thanks and I agree XD

[itirnitii]

GP1853, you are completely wrong. Sorry.

[Fallacia]

As stated in other comments, you can Card and Petrify enemies to avoid almost all of the exp in the game. The rest can be distributed between your characters to avoid gaining levels. On top of that, levels make the game more difficult if you ignore junctions. Most VIII veterans do go out of their way to avoid levels so that they can take advantage of the Bonus abilities to get higher stats. Being at low levesl at this point is not only quite easy, but optimal.

[GP1583]

hacked, no way you got eden at lvl 8 and below

[xAshe10x]

@GP1583

Go to gamefaqs and read the no level up FAQ noob

[GP1583]

@xAshe10x ur the noob, ur times nearly up and none of ur characters are even at the lvl where they could even get the ragnarok. let alone get to the island closest to hell.

[xAshe10x]

@GP1583

Too funny, you can avoid EXP by Carding enemies, using Break spell or Devour, Devour is used to gain the stat ups, you can basically max stats without leveling up. and levels doesnt matter in this game junction good spells is. thats all i have time with to explain to sucky ass noob like you

[GP1583]

@xAshe10x you cant progress in the story of the game without having to fight. some fights are unavoidable and for those you get exp. it is with them you are likely to lvl up on. and you cant get the abilty Devour that early in the game you need eden. unless you get yourself a shaman stone and for that u need Dark Matter, also not available early on in the game.

Plus the fact you have to resort to name calling shows you arent as pro as you think you are.....

[xAshe10x]

@GP1583

As stated in other comments, you can Card and Petrify enemies to avoid almost all of the exp in the game. The rest can be distributed between your characters to avoid gaining levels. On top of that, levels make the game more difficult if you ignore junctions. Most VIII veterans do go out of their way to avoid levels so that they can take advantage of the Bonus abilities to get higher stats. Being at low levesl at this point is not only quite easy, but optimal

[GP1583]

@xAshe10x Ok look its clear now that we have different ways to playing this game, as the last thing I wanted to do was start an arguement on line. especially with another FF player. I'll do this instead, dig out my PS and ff8 and do things your way. if it pans out, i'll be the first to hold my hands up and say I was wrong. im pretty sure it cant be done, but I will try. it beats arguing anyways.

[xAshe10x]

@GP1583

Get Diablos before Leaving to Timber and learn ST MAG RF Abillity then buy Softs in the shop and refine them into Break, You cant card the soliders that you fight in Timber so Break is the way to go to avoid gaining EXP. As for the SEED exam Kill off Squall and Zell and let Seifer get all the EXP. The only time you cant avoid gaining EXP is at the Missile Base in Disc 2, but you will not level up because it won't give enough EXP.

[TheSalvo26]

fu cheater^^

[xAshe10x]

@TheSalvo26

Suck my dick noob it'll take you million years to get as pro as me in this game hahahaha

[robertxtm]

i thought malboros give the most exp. but anyways, every time you level up, the exp points you gain from monster go down. so the higher you level the less exp you gain from monster. i think if you level up only one character, it will level up 3 times faster...

[921144666]

Say whaaaaaaaaat!

[asphal]

I never knew Hexadragon gives the most exp. I always thought it was Ruby Dragon.

[master22988]

Because enemies level with you in FF8, wouldn't a low level game make the entire game EASIER, rather then harder?

With the exception of fixed level encounters, but they're all optional anyway.

[bostrander13]

hey when i do this i only get like 2000 xp not 20000 how do u do it

[SieFicken]

just think if you soloed that...squall would probly be on level 35-40 I think...

[xAshe10x]

Nope EXP isn't devided to the party in FF8

[SieFicken]

oh...Its not like the other ones man :( oh well lol

[GarlandTheGreat]

Nice to see this one back up :)

So, you found a way to improve the leap? If I remember correctly, you only gained 19 levels in the old video.

[xAshe10x]

Yep I made so that Squall only needed 6 EXP to Level up lol so he got 20 this time, i think this is the best i've tried other monsters but hexadragon seems to give most EXP

[CanineV3]

O_o Zell's meltdown did 666 damage. Lol

Great vid though.

[dittoguy]

Its always fun to watch your characters go up multiple levels like crazy.

[ryancouture]

why is your game timer red?

meow

[xAshe10x]

Each 100 hours it changes color, up to 5 times, timer stops at purple 99:59 which is 599:59 hours

[RagnakiMezaMageXX]

Ah one of FF classics, thz for the tip zhako.

[lobbywww]

great job Ashe XD

[dmf89]

Amazing, thats gonna be the best Squall ever!

[animej3790]

They should release this on the playstation network just like they did for ff7.

[FinalDivineDragoon]

It's already on the PSN in Japan.

[animej3790]

O then its only a matter of time before we get our hands on it. Thanks for the info :)

[LadyJamie178]

my zhako bear is such a show off *angel smile* me luffs it hunny bunny<3

[xAshe10x]

Oh you *Blushes* , I love you more <3

[ryancouture]

oh for god sakes

[xAshe10x]

The Fuck ? Got any problems with that ?

[ryancouture]

i think all this FF playing is starting to fry your sense of humour zhack attack

:P

[olisaoli]

Haha how nostalgic. This game is where it all started for me. It's been so long, yet I still remember a lot about the game...

[FinalFantasyNippon3]

o.o

[DezuReborn]

...Wow.

[wendel123456789]

amazing

[Bananamatic]

inb4 devour video guide

[GaaraKazekage89]

yep love Devour and stat up items

[Bananamatic]

FF8 is too easy already...no point in going overboard tbh

[ergunno10]

Awesome Zhako :). This is an awesome game that I'll play again soon :).

[completechaos21]

..........................wow

[xilippo]

i love this game!!!

[goldandragoon]

nice is this reuploadid?

[xAshe10x]

Nope, I remade it

[Lexter1104]

I wish you'll play this again ^^

Awesome Ashe10^^

We're not that close to call you Zhako xD

[xAshe10x]

Thanks it's ok to call me by my name :)

[xXAshe9949Xx]

Awesome work man :)

[xAshe10x]

Thanks Scottie :)

[Ladhrarion2]

Very Nice!

Nostalgic Feeling ^^ I love FF VIII.

[xAshe10x]

Hehe me too^^ my first FF and RPG

[MoogleBoss]

20 levels, great!

Thanks for taking your time, Zhako.

[xAshe10x]

Very Welcome, I was planned to remake this anyway but you reminded me :)