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Zelda: Ocarina of Time – RemakeChapter 3 Walkthrough
Chapter 3 of Final Fantasy Resonance, Wardens of the Aquapolis, is set in the Olderion Federation: Olderion, the Cave of Waters, Old Town, Lake Dorr, Waterfall Way, Amore and the Water Shrine, where Alluvion (level 26, weak to Lightning) is the last boss; Nichol joins, Carbuncle is the Esper, and clearing it unlocks Olderion Blues.
Chapter 3 of Final Fantasy Resonance, Wardens of the Aquapolis, takes the party to the Olderion Federation and ends at the Water Shrine with a fight against Alluvion. RPG Site's route covers Olderion (the Aquapolis and its Old Town), the Cave of Waters, Lake Dorr, Waterfall Way, Amore and the Water Shrine (RPG Site, Oct 22, 2026). In Sirloin's full walkthrough, shown here, the chapter opens on the world map with the goal "Go to Olderion, the Aquapolis". The Outer Haven notes that the party crash-lands in the new region and the city lies to the northeast (The Outer Haven, Oct 20, 2026).
Quick facts
| Chapter title | Wardens of the Aquapolis |
| Region | Olderion Federation |
| Joins | Nichol (Synergist), at the Cave of Waters; Archwitch Fina briefly |
| Visions | Firion, Tidus, Squall (Sanctums in the Olderion Federation) |
| Esper | Carbuncle (no fight) |
| Tablet Shards | 15 (PowerPyx) |
| Final boss | Alluvion: level 26, 48,000 HP, weak to Lightning |
| Achievement | Olderion Blues, held by 14.0% of Steam players on Oct 25, 2026 (Steam) |
| Previous and next | Chapter 2 Walkthrough, Chapter 4 Walkthrough |
Sources: Game8, Game8 boss list, PowerPyx Visions, PowerPyx Espers.
Spoilers for Chapter 3 follow.
Olderion, the Aquapolis
Olderion is a city of canals, and in Sirloin's run Nichol remarks that its water has been corrupted. Firion's Sanctum is to the northwest of the crash site, and Tidus and Squall are elsewhere in the Federation, so all three of the chapter's Visions can be picked up on the way (PowerPyx, Oct 21, 2026; The Outer Haven). If you leave Olderion before its fast travel point is unlocked, Game8 says you can sail back from Grandport Harbor (Game8, Oct 22, 2026).
Game8's Chapter 3 party: Rain with the Warrior of Light or Squall, Lasswell with Cloud or Firion, Fina with Tronn, the Onion Knight or Leah, and Lid with Tronn or Terra, keeping Nichol in reserve while he levels, since his HP and defense start low (Game8, Oct 23, 2026).
Cave of Waters and Nichol
Nichol joins at the Cave of Waters (Game8). The cave's boss is Wave Lopros: level 20, 21,000 HP, weak to Ice, with two Snappers that empower it, so Game8 says to kill them first. In Sirloin's run Nichol says exactly that before the fight: take out the two in front, then the larger monster. Nichol's permanent dialogue choice comes in the Aquapolis: HP +30, Magic +3 or Speed +3 (GameRant, Oct 23, 2026).
Old Town
Save before Old Town: once inside you cannot leave, and Lasswell and Nichol leave the party for a while (Game8). Its boss is the Water Dragon, level 21 with 24,000 HP, weak to Lightning; it attacks twice a turn, so Game8 suggests Protectga, Shellga, Ramuh and Cloud (Game8 boss list, read Oct 25, 2026). Sirloin's frames show the green, many-headed dragon in Old Town's square.
Lake Dorr and Leviathan
At Lake Dorr, Alluvion appears and the party fights Leviathan: level 23, 40,000 HP, weak to Lightning. Game8 says to destroy the Orbs of Light first, checking each orb's weakness, and to use Shellga or Carbuncle for magic defense (Game8 boss list). Leviathan does not join you here: PowerPyx lists him as a Chapter 5 Esper, won through Nichol's substory, Nichol's Duty (PowerPyx).
Archwitch Fina, the second form of Fina, travels with the party for part of this chapter; she becomes a permanent party member in Chapter 5 (Game8, Oct 24, 2026). In Sirloin's run she says she is "not fully recovered just yet". See Fina.
Waterfall Way and the Water Shrine
Waterfall Way leads to the Water Shrine; in Sirloin's run Nichol explains there that the shrine is sealed. Game8 says to talk to Gilgamesh here before the altar (Game8). The Water Shrine's puzzles raise and lower the water and push boxes to build bridges (Game8, same page).
Alluvion, the Water Shrine's boss, is level 26 with 48,000 HP and weak to Lightning. Destroy the Prism Cores, and use a tank with high magic defense wearing Monk's Prayer Beads and a Calm Armlet; he drops the Azure Amulet (Game8 boss list). Sirloin's fight has Archwitch Fina in the party. More on him is on Veritas.
Carbuncle and other optional content
Carbuncle is the chapter's Esper, and there is no fight: collect three Ruby Fragments in the order a riddle gives (southeast of Rukh Cave between two pools; on the east coast southwest of the Sanctum of Squall; west of the seven waterfalls across two bridges), then return to the gravestone (PowerPyx, Oct 21, 2026). Game8 names Carbuncle in its advice for Leviathan and for two Chapter 4 bosses, Ignis and the Emperor of Zoldaad, so get it early.
| Optional fight | Level | HP | Weak to | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rukh (Cave Master) | 26 | 46,800 | Wind | |
| Mindflayer (Cave Master) | 28 | 52,000 | Earth | Esuna does not work; bring status protection |
| Blood Dragon | 28 | Fire | For the Medicinal Mission sub quest |
Source: Game8 boss list.
Medicinal Mission can also be finished without the Blood Dragon, by buying the cure for 50,000 gil at the Secluded Dwelling or gathering the ingredients (RPG Site, Oct 22, 2026). The Mini Gil Snapper, a good gil target, lives on the western edge of the Olderion Federation from this chapter on (Game8, Oct 23, 2026); see EXP, Gil and MRP Farming. The 3 Destroyers for Lid's Mechabo Evolved sub quest are also in western Olderion (PowerPyx, Oct 21, 2026).
Bosses in Chapter 3
| Boss | Where | Level | HP | Weak to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wave Lopros | Cave of Waters | 20 | 21,000 | Ice |
| Water Dragon | Old Town | 21 | 24,000 | Lightning |
| Leviathan | Lake Dorr | 23 | 40,000 | Lightning |
| Alluvion | Water Shrine | 26 | 48,000 | Lightning |
Sources: Game8, Game8 boss list.
Three of the four want Lightning, so the Warrior of Light, Cloud and Ramuh from the first two chapters carry this one.
Before you move on
The chapter ends with the goal of sailing on toward Zoldaad. Collect the chapter's 15 Tablet Shards, get Carbuncle, and buy from Olderion's shops, which refresh at the next chapter (RPG Site). Then continue with the Chapter 4 Walkthrough.
Frequently asked questions
When does Nichol join in Final Fantasy Resonance? Nichol joins in Chapter 3 at the Cave of Waters, in the Olderion Federation, as the party's Synergist. Game8 suggests keeping him in reserve at first, since his HP and defense start low.
How do you beat Alluvion in Final Fantasy Resonance? Alluvion (level 26, 48,000 HP) is weak to Lightning. Game8 says to destroy his Prism Cores and tank his magic with Monk's Prayer Beads and a Calm Armlet.
How do you get Carbuncle in Final Fantasy Resonance? Carbuncle needs no fight in Resonance: PowerPyx says to collect three Ruby Fragments in the Olderion Federation in the order the riddle gives and return to the gravestone.
Can you leave Old Town in Final Fantasy Resonance? No. Game8 says Old Town in Chapter 3 cannot be left once you enter, and Lasswell and Nichol leave the party for a while, so save before going in.
Is Archwitch Fina a permanent party member in Chapter 3? Not yet. Game8 says Archwitch Fina is temporary in Chapter 3 of Final Fantasy Resonance and joins for good in Chapter 5.
Sources
- Final Fantasy Resonance walkthrough: 100% items, all achievements, Tablet Shards, RPG Site, Oct 22, 2026
- Final Fantasy Resonance all sub quest locations and rewards, RPG Site, Oct 22, 2026
- Final Fantasy Resonance Chapter 3 walkthrough, Game8, Oct 22, 2026
- Final Fantasy Resonance boss list, Game8, read Oct 25, 2026
- Final Fantasy Resonance characters, Game8, Oct 24, 2026
- Final Fantasy Resonance best party by chapter, Game8, Oct 23, 2026
- Final Fantasy Resonance gil farming, Game8, Oct 23, 2026
- Final Fantasy Resonance all Tablet Shard locations, PowerPyx, Oct 21, 2026
- Final Fantasy Resonance all Vision locations, PowerPyx, Oct 21, 2026
- Final Fantasy Resonance all Esper locations, PowerPyx, Oct 21, 2026
- Final Fantasy Resonance Trophy Guide & Roadmap, PowerPyx, Oct 21, 2026
- Final Fantasy Resonance: all dialogue choices, GameRant, Oct 23, 2026
- Final Fantasy Resonance: how to get Firion, The Outer Haven, Oct 20, 2026
- Final Fantasy Resonance achievements, Steam Community, read Oct 25, 2026
- FINAL FANTASY RESONANCE - Full Game Walkthrough (100%) 4K, Sirloin, Oct 21, 2026 (video)
- FINAL FANTASY RESONANCE - All Boss Fights (4K), Sirloin, Oct 23, 2026 (video)
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