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Throughout your journey inFantasian Neo Dimension, you’ll encounter a reoccurring boss fight called the Cinderella Tri-Stars. Funny enough, they are very similar to Team Rocket fromPokemon.
This trio isn’t necessarily challenging in combat, but finding them is tricky. There are eight Cinderella Tri-Star locations, two appearing automatically throughout the story. Unfortunately, you’ll have to go out of your way to find the remaining six locations.
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It’s worth seeking out the Cinderella Tri-Stars in Fantasian, considering each give you a Cinderella Badge. Finding seven Cinderella Badges and then turning them in at an Altar in Shangr-La will unlock a boss fight that offers valuable rewards and grants the ability to enter New Game Plus.
Cinderella Badge I - En
The first Cinderella Tri-Star encounter happens whenLeo and Kina make it to En-New District for the first time. At one point during the main quest, your objective is to head to the tower in town. When you approach the tower, the Cinderella Tri-Stars will appear.
Cinderella Badge II - Midi Toy Box
The second Cinderella Tri-Star encounter alsooccurs naturally through main story progression. When Leo and friends make it to theMidi Toy Boxfor the first time, the Cinderella Tri-Stars will appear and the boss fight will commence.
Cinderella Badge III - Main Street, Royal Capital
Now we’re getting to the point where you must go out of your way to hunt down the rest of the Cinderella Tri-Stars locations.A red, X-looking symbol marks their locations.
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To find their third location, warp to the Royal Capital in Vibra and make your way toMain Street.Right after entering Main Street, you can find the Cinderella Tri-Star symbol on the wall. Interact with the symbol to begin the boss fight.
Cinderella Badge IV - Frozen Tundra
The fourth Cinderella Tri-Star symbol can be found in theFrozen Tundra - Center area.The easiest way to reach its location is by warping to Lake Center - Entrance and continuing northeast until you reach the second map of the region and a save spot. Continue north from this save point to find a Cinderella Tri-Star symbol on the mountainside.
Cinderella Badge V - Hidden Valley
The fifth Cinderella Tri-Star encounter is found in thefirst area of Hidden Valley, called Duet Path. It’s located in the northwest section of Duet Path, so warp to the entrance and progress through the winding trails until you find the red symbol on a grassy cliff.
Cinderella Badge VI - Ancient Hill
Finding the sixth Cinderella Tri-Star will take some work, considering there are ahandful of side quests you must complete firstbefore it’s accessible. Below are the side quests you need to complete to reach the sixth symbol:
During the last quest, Golem’s Revival, Ez will reactivate the giant robot inAncient Hill(the one you fought earlier in the main quest). This will activate a boss fight.
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After defeating the giant robot again, it will fall down, allowing you to cross over it to the other side of the river. The Cinderella Tri-Star symbol can be found at this location, on a rock next to the river.
Cinderella Badge VII - Nameless Island
The seventh Cinderella Tri-Star symbol is located onNameless Island. The fastest way to reach it is by warping to theGrave warp pointand immediately heading to the east. Here, you will find the symbol on a rock on the right side of the screen.
Final Cinderella Tri-Star Location - Shangri-La
The eighth and final Cinderella Tri-Star location can be found inShangri-La, the Fallen City.Shangri-La is located in the northeast section of the world map and isonly accessible after completing Zinikr’s “Echoes in the Sandseas” quest.
Once you complete that quest, Zinikr can destroy the Mecteria blocking the passageway to the east of the Wormhole whereplayers save Chelsie and Kina.
Once you reach Shangri-La, progressing naturally on the level’s main path will eventually lead you toan Altar with the Cinderella Tri-Star symbol on it.
Approach the symbol and hand over the seven badges you’ve collected from the Cinderella Tri-Star boss fights to activate the final boss of the quest.
I recommend making sure everyone is fully healed and has full MP, considering this boss fight is much harder than the past seven.
Cinderella Tri-Stars Rewards
After defeating the Cinderella Tri-Stars once and for all,three chests will spawn nearby. These chests containtwo Ultimate Guardsand aHoly Belt.
The Ultimate Guards have high base defense, while the Holy Belt completely nulls all Status Ailments for the wearer. These items are incredibly valuable and will help you big time for the endgame bosses.
That’s not all —you can also use the Altar to start New Game Plus. However, you’ll first need to get the Tachyon Medal from Sanctum - Laboratory in the God Realm.
This is one of the last levels of the game, so be patient, and you’ll eventually make it there.
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