Earth Crystal ( term ) The Earth Crystal , also called Crystal of Earth , is a recurring plot element in the " Final Fantasy " series . One of the four elemental Crystals , it holds the energy of Earth , one of the prime elements , and it is associated with the power of earth and life , and the soil ' s prosperity and decay . The color brown is mostly used for the Earth Crystal . Appearances . " Final Fantasy " . The Earth Crystal can be found in the Cavern of Earth in the original " Final Fantasy " and it is the first crystal visited by the Warriors of Light . Beginning twenty years before the rise of the Warriors of Light , Lich begun to drain its power , causing the soil around the town of Melmond to decay . After it is defeated at the Cavern of Earth , the Earth Crystal is restored to its original shine . " Final Fantasy III " . Initially , a fake Earth Crystal can be found in Goldor ' s Mansion , soon after the Water Crystal is found . However , it is shattered by Goldor out of spite . The Earth Crystal can be found in the Ancients ' Maze surrounding the Crystal Tower in " Final Fantasy III " and it is the fourth crystal visited by the Warriors of Light . After all of the elemental shards are obtained , the Warriors of Light gain access to the area where the Ancients ' Maze is located and engage Titan , who kept the Crystal corrupted as ordered by Xande , in battle . After restoring the Crystal , it grants the Warriors more jobs , Shaman , Warlock , and Summoner in the NES version and Black Belt , Devout , Magus , Summoner , Sage , and Ninja in the DS version . A Dark Earth Crystal exists as well to counter the Earth Crystal , in the World of Darkness . It is kept by the fiend Ahriman . " Final Fantasy IV " . The Earth Crystal is kept by the forest kingdom of Troia , and is the cause of the prosperity of this kingdom . It is stolen by the Dark Elf from the Lodestone Cavern , although it is retrieved by Cecil and his team , and used as trade coin in exchange for the White Mage Rosa . This is the fourth crystal to be obtained by Golbez . " " . The Earth Crystal is taken by Palom and Leonora when the Mysterious Girl attacks Troia with the Red Wings , and the two flee to the Lodestone Cavern to prevent the soldiers from pursuing them . The two reach the Crystal Room and put the Earth Crystal in the altar , but its light revives the Dark Elf , who attacks them . The Mysterious Girl arrives and saves them by summoning Shiva to destroy the Dark Elf ' s dragon form , then demands the Crystal . Palom and Leonora fail to defeat her and are frozen by Shiva ' s Diamond Dust , the Earth Crystal passing to the Mysterious Girl ' s hands . In the Depths of the True Moon , all eight Crystals including the Earth Crystal are retrieved by the party and their light used to defeat the Creator . " Final Fantasy V " . The Earth Crystal is kept by the kingdom of Ronka , and was used by the population centuries ago , before its fall . It is the fourth crystal visited by the Warriors of Light . The essence of earth is said to be hope which is prominent trait of Galuf Halm Baldesion . Along with the other crystals , it seals Exdeath on their planet . Thirty years after Exdeath is sealed , the Ronka Ruins arise again , and the Warriors of Light come aboard it . Inside , they find King Tycoon , who is possessed by Exdeath and successfully destroys the crystal . Immediately , Exdeath breaks free from his seal , and only with Krile ' s surprising intervention , the Warriors of Light leave the ruins alive . The Ronka Ruins do not hold their levitation for too long after the crystal is destroyed , and it soon falls on the ground where it rose from . The party is given the Dragoon , the Samurai , the Chemist , and the Dancer Jobs afterward . In the epilogue , the Earth Crystal reforms inside the Pyramid of Moore . In the iOS version obtaining the jobs from the Earth Crystal gains the player the achievement " The Return " . " Final Fantasy Mystic Quest " . The Crystal of Earth is located in the Bone Dungeon near Foresta and is the first crystal visited by Benjamin . It is corrupted by the Flamerus Rex , which causes the dense forests to wither and decay . When restored by Benjamin and Tristam , the forests of Foresta are revived . " Bravely Default " . The Earth Crystal is located in the Eternia Region and resides inside Everlast Tower , which houses the Temple of Earth . It influences the land , soil , and rock of Luxendarc . If destroyed , it can regenerate over thousands of years , so long as its core , which is separate from the main crystal , remains safe . Prior to the start of the game , the earth vestal that tended to the crystal was executed by the occupying forces of the Duchy . The Earth Crystal ' s power can be extracted and used to heal illnesses . However , the Crystal Orthodoxy had a long standing prohibition against this , feeling it to be desecration , even as Eternia suffered from a plague . Some years later , Braev Lee gathered an army with the goal of usurping the Orthodoxy . In response , the Orthodoxy attempted to invoke the Great Ritual , which put the Earth Crystal in danger and radically transformed the terrain of Eternia . Because the Crystal was rendered unstable afterwards , Braev the Templar order the use of white magic cables to sap the excess energy coming from it . These cables helped stabilize the Crystal and also amplified white magic , allowing for substantial progress in medicine and the administering of healing to Eternia ' s citizens . After the Great Chasm annihilates Norende Village , the Crystal becomes corrupted by darkness . The Earth Crystal is the fourth and final crystal visited by Agnès Oblige , the vestal of wind , on her first journey to awaken the crystals of the world . Although her party expressed concern that awakening the crystal would render the white magic cables powerless , they were assured by Lester DeRosso that the Templar ' s advances in science and medicine were enough to sustain the people receiving treatment , even if the cables were unlinked from the crystal . Non - " Final Fantasy " appearances . " Super Mario RPG : Legend of the Seven Stars " . The Earth Crystal is one of four elemental crystals fought during the battle alongside the optional boss Culex . The Earth Crystal uses earth attacks .