Trial Mode

Trial Mode is a bonus mode in the Zodiac versions of Final Fantasy XII. Using the save data from the game, the Trial Mode will load the characters and their current stats, which means that, if there are guests in the data, they will be loaded into the Trial Mode as well.
The mode has 100 stages, and after completing each 10th stage, the player can save their progress and receive a reward. In the International Zodiac Job System version, Trial Mode saves and Game Data saves are meant to be separated, because if the Game Data is overwritten by the Trial Mode save, the Game Data will be lost. In The Zodiac Age version, the player can save Trial Mode data to their main game save and receive items, but overwriting that save with a main game save will erase the Trial Mode progress. In this version, it is possible to farm items from the Trial Mode. For example, if the player wants Ribbons from Stage 49, they should steal one, beat the floor, and go to the next one. At Stage 50, the player should exit back to the title screen, load their game save to lose the trial progress (the player keeps the Ribbon). The player can save their game, return to the title screen, and start Trial Mode again from Stage 1.
In The Zodiac Age, the game also performs an auto-save at the beginning of every stage up to Stage 99, which means that the player may only transfer items obtained up to Stage 99, as clearing Stage 100 does not perform an auto-save, which is required for the transfer back to the main game.
There is no shop accessible between stages, so the player should bring as many useful items as possible before starting the Trial Mode. Each stage also has treasure chests, and the enemies yield various items and equipment. Any status effects present on a character, beneficial or negative, are retained from one stage to the next.
Experience points are not gained in Trial Mode, meaning that the player must progress as far as they are able using the levels of the characters as they were when beginning Trial Mode. License points are earned. In The Zodiac Age, the player may spend the license points after loading the game from a Trial Mode save, and even during Trial Mode, however, changes made mid-trial are only saved while in the trial, and need to reapplied after exiting. Alternatively, the player may earn gil by equipping Cat-ear Hood accessories, which again will be transferred. Additionally, the world map and Clan Primer are inaccessible during Trial Mode.
As Trial Mode can be accessed at any time, the player, if able to best the trials, may be able to obtain items and equipment well before they could normally be obtained, as well as view monsters and locations they have not yet reached within the game itself. This is especially true if the player is using New Game+ or boosters.
Completing the 50th stage in The Zodiac Age awards the "Judge Magister" trophy/achievement. Completing the final stage awards the "Imperator" trophy/achievement. Additionally, enemies defeated in Trial Mode are added to the game's bestiary, including both Rare Game and Trophy Rare Game enemies, but the player cannot get the actual trophies in Trial Mode and will still need to find the trophy Rare Game in the main game for the Hunt Club sidequest. In The Zodiac Age, if the player defeats an enemy that unlocks an achievement or trophy during Trial Mode, it will be granted if the player has not already achieved it for defeating the enemy in the main game. The player will also find the respective Sky Pirate's Den sprite waiting if they load the game from that Trial Mode save.
==Stages==
Optional means that it is not mandatory to defeat that specific enemy to pass the trial, and it is not even necessary for it to appear. For example, against the Ba'Gamnan gang, defeating the leader will end the fight. Therefore, his allies are optional.
The player obtains items from the enemies and from the treasures placed on the battlefield. Almost all enemies can be stolen from with the same success chance as in the main game (equipping Thief's Cuffs improves the success rate). The enemies yield different items than in the main game. The main enemies tend to yield equipment, and the regular enemies that accompany them often give useful motes and healing items. Some enemies are optional spawns, and if the player discovers how to spawn them, they can usually be poached. The optional spawns tend to have a very low chance of dropping an Elixir when killed. Enemies do not yield loot, only items that can actually be used during the trials.
Enemies that must be defeated to complete the stage do not drop items, apart from the initial Stage 45 enemies that must be defeated before the proper trial enemy appears. Having the applicable Monographs and Canopic Jar yields more drops like in the main game, but the Monographs usually yield Knots of Rust, and the Canopic Jar very rarely yields Dark Matter.
Most stages have two treasures, though some have more. The treasures are usually different depending on whether the looter equips the Diamond Armlet or not. Three late stages have random chance for which treasure the player gets, like most of the treasures in the main game. Treasures must be looted mid-battle. Every ten stages, the player also gets a bonus reward.
Treasures and notable steals/drops/poaches are listed below.
===Stage 1–10===
Trial	Stage 	Treasures
 	Dire Rat x6Location: Garamsythe Waterway Overflow Cloaca 	Normal - Diamond ArmletDiamond Armlet - First Aid
Normal - PotionDiamond Armlet - Headguard
 	Thextera, Alpha Wolf, Alpha HyenaLocation: Dalmasca Westersand Shimmering Horizons 	Normal - Dark MoteDiamond Armlet - Fire
Normal - Phoenix DownDiamond Armlet - Headguard
 	Flowering Cactoid, Cactoids x2, Cactite x4, Ripe Rampager (optional)Ripe Rampager appears by approaching the cactus on lower ground, farthest from the starting point.Location: Dalmasca Westersand	Steal Flowering Cactoid common - LongswordSteal Flowering Cactoid uncommon - Mythril BladeSteal Flowering Cactoid rare - Karkata
Steal Ripe Rampager common - Bronze ShieldSteal Ripe Rampager uncommon - GauntletsSteal Ripe Rampager rare - Round Shield
Normal - Dispel MoteDiamond Armlet - Cure
Normal - Chronos TearDiamond Armlet - Leather Breastplate
 	Razorfin, Ichthon x4Location: Garamsythe Waterway Overflow Cloaca 	Normal - RemedyDiamond Armlet - Pointy Hat
Normal - Soleil FangDiamond Armlet - Onion Arrows
 	Nekhbet, Werewolf, Cockatrice x4Location: Giza Plains (Dry) Throne Road 	Werewolf steal common - WindbreakerWerewolf steal uncommon - ChainmailWerewolf steal rare - Berserker Bracers
Normal - Bubble MoteDiamond Armlet - Blindna
Normal - Gold NeedleDiamond Armlet - Silken Shirt
 	Cluckatrice, Chickatrice x4Location: Giza Plains (Dry) Gizas North Bank 	Normal - Aero MoteDiamond Armlet - Onion Bolts
Normal - PotionDiamond Armlet - Bronze Helm
 	Judge x2, Imperial Swordsman x2 (optional), Imperial Magus (optional)Location: Dreadnought Leviathan Central Brig Access 	Normal - EtherDiamond Armlet - Bronze Armor
Normal - Dark MoteDiamond Armlet - Libra
 	Bagoly x5, Imdugud (optional)Imdugud appears if the player idles in the circular area where the Bagolys are.Location: Nam-Yensa Sandsea Yellow Sands 	Bagoly steal rare - Viking Coat
Imdugud steal common - Killer BowImdugud steal uncommon - SiriusImdugud steal rare - Paramina Crossbow
Normal - AntidoteDiamond Armlet - Bangle
Normal - Meteorite (A)Diamond Armlet - Onion Shot
 	Lich x3, Cultsworn Lich (optional)Cultsworn Lich appears by going to the right as the character faces the door.Location: Tomb of Raithwall Cloister of Flame 	Steal Lich uncommon - Agate RingSteal Lich rare - Magick Gloves
Steal Cultsworn Lich common - Golden ShieldSteal Cultsworn Lich uncommon - Flame ShieldSteal Cultsworn Lich rare - Lamia's Tiara
Normal - EtherDiamond Armlet - Argyle Armlet
Normal - Balance MoteDiamond Armlet - Onion Bombs
 	BeliasLocation: Tomb of Raithwall Cloister of Flame (Mist) 	Steal common - Sword of KingsSteal rare - Goddess's Magicite
Normal - PotionDiamond Armlet - Steel Gorget
Normal - Aero MoteDiamond Armlet - Parallel Arrows
Bonus reward - 1,000 gil, Hi-Potion x10, Handkerchief x15
===Stage 11–20===
Trial	Stage 	Treasures
 	CroakadileLocation: Garamsythe Waterway No. 10 Channel 	Steal common - Fiery ArrowsSteal uncommon - Long BoltsSteal rare - Aqua Shot
Normal - SerumDiamond Armlet - Leather Headgear
Normal - Dark MoteDiamond Armlet - Immobilize
 	Jelly x8, Melt (optional)For Melt to appear, the player must kill at least five Jellies, but not all of them, then stand in front of the gate switch facing the wall.Location: Henne Mines Pithead Junction A	Melt steal common - Golden ArmorMelt steal uncommon - Shielded ArmorMelt steal rare - Shell Shield
Normal - Rime FangDiamond Armlet - Charge
Normal - RemedyDiamond Armlet - Bronze Chestplate
 	TiamatLocation: Henne Mines Ore Separation 	Steal - Assassin's Dagger
Normal - Meteorite (A)Diamond Armlet - Dark
Normal - PotionDiamond Armlet - Topkapi Hat
 	Panther x5Location: Golmore Jungle Dell of the Dreamer 	Normal - Hi-PotionDiamond Armlet - Kilimweave Shirt
Normal - Aquara MoteDiamond Armlet - Long Bolts
 	Elder Wyrm, Treant x2 (optional)Location: Golmore Jungle Dell of the Dreamer 	Steal - Shell Shield
Normal - Meteorite (A)Diamond Armlet - Silent Shot
Normal - Phoenix DownDiamond Armlet - Sallet
 	Mateus, Ice Azer x5 (optional) Location: Stilshrine of Miriam Hall of Worth (Mist) 	Steal common - Ice ShieldSteal rare - Icebrand
Normal - EtherDiamond Armlet - Scale Armor
Normal - Dark MoteDiamond Armlet - Poach
 	Mindflayer x3The party's MP is continually being sappedLocation: Henne Mines Special Charter Dig 	Steal common - Rose CorsageSteal uncommon - Power ArmletSteal rare - Maduin Gear
Normal - Hi-PotionDiamond Armlet - Bronze Shield
Normal - Aero MoteDiamond Armlet - Poison Bombs
 	Ring WyrmLocation: Dalmasca Westersand Wyrm's Nest 	Steal common - Bone HelmSteal uncommon - Pirate HatSteal rare - Black Cowl
Normal - EtherDiamond Armlet - Tourmaline Ring
Normal - Bio MoteDiamond Armlet - Thunder
 	Earth TyrantLocation: Dalmasca Westersand Wyrm's Nest (sandstorm) 	Steal common - BroadaxeSteal uncommon - HornitoSteal rare - Main Gauche
Normal - Gold NeedleDiamond Armlet - Leather Gorget
Normal - Aeroga MoteDiamond Armlet - Fiery Arrows
 	Vulture x6Location: Mosphoran Highwaste Empyrean Seat 	Normal - Aero MoteDiamond Armlet - Stone Bolts
Normal - RemedyDiamond Armlet - Rose Corsage
Bonus reward - 2,000 gil, Phoenix Down x10, Domaine Calvados x5
===Stage 21–30===
Trial	Stage 	Treasures
 	King Bomb, Bombs x3 (optional)King Bomb can summon more BombsLocation: Golmore Jungle Dell of the Dreamer 	Steal common - Onion BombsSteal uncommon - FlametongueSteal rare - Oil Bombs
Normal - EtherDiamond Armlet - Horned Hat
Normal - Vanishga MoteDiamond Armlet - Vox
 	Topstalk, Deadly Nightshade x8Location: Sochen Cave Palace Hall of Lambent Darkness 	Normal - Hi-PotionDiamond Armlet - Ringmail
Normal - Bacchus's WineDiamond Armlet - Horology
 	Pumpkin Star, Pumpkin Head x8Location: Sochen Cave Palace Hall of Lambent Darkness 	Normal - Knot of RustDiamond Armlet - Calot Hat
Normal - Bio MoteDiamond Armlet - Blizzard
 	Mandragora Prince, Mandragora x8Location: Sochen Cave Palace Hall of Lambent Darkness 	Normal - Warp MoteDiamond Armlet - Aqua Shot
Normal - Hi-EtherDiamond Armlet - Shepherd's Bolero
 	Onion Queen, Wild Onion x8Location: Sochen Cave Palace Hall of Lambent Darkness 	Normal - Aero MoteDiamond Armlet - Poisona
Normal - EtherDiamond Armlet - Iron Helm
 	Alraune King, Alraune x8Location: Sochen Cave Palace Hall of Lambent Darkness 	Normal - Gold NeedleDiamond Armlet - Iron Armor
Normal - Dark MoteDiamond Armlet - Protect
 	Topstalk, Pumpkin Star, Mandragora Prince, Onion Queen, Alraune KingLocation: Sochen Cave Palace Hall of Lambent Darkness	Steal Mandragora Prince - Sash
Steal Alraune King - Pheasant Netsuke
Steal Onion Queen - Bowline Sash
Steal Pumpkin Star - Nishijin Belt
Steal Topstalk - Black Belt
Normal - Balance MoteDiamond Armlet - Shell
Normal - AntidoteDiamond Armlet - Gauntlets
 	Wendice, Striker x3, Cubus (optional)
Cubus can appear when the player checks in the corners of the map.Location: Sochen Cave Palace Destiny's March	Steal Wendice common - Lightning ArrowsSteal Wendice uncommon - Black BoltsSteal Wendice rare - Stun Bombs
Drop Cubus rare - Chaos MaceDrop Cubus very rare - ElixirSteal Cubus common - Six-fluted PoleSteal Cubus uncommon - HalberdSteal Cubus rare - Mirror Mail
Normal - Rime FangDiamond Armlet - Stun Bombs
Normal - Chronos TearDiamond Armlet - Black Belt
 	Ahriman, Ahriman copy x6 (optional)Location: Sochen Cave Palace Hall of Shadowlight 	Steal common - Thief's CapSteal uncommon - HypnocrownSteal rare - Black Robes
Normal - Hastega MoteDiamond Armlet - Bamboo Arrows
Normal - PotionDiamond Armlet - Nishijin Belt
 	Gil Snapper, Storm Elemental x3 (optional), Bansat (supports the party)Location: Giza Plains (Rains) Tracks of the Beast 	Steal common - Turtleshell ChokerSteal rare - Thief's Cuffs
Normal - Gravity MoteDiamond Armlet - Lead Bolts
Normal - X-PotionDiamond Armlet - Blazer Gloves
Normal - EtherDiamond Armlet - Bangle
Bonus reward - 3000 gil, Ether x10, Echo Herbs x15
===Stage 31–40===
Trial	Stage 	Treasures
 	Bansat, Seeq Fisher x4, Apsara (optional)Apsara appears when the player passes by some puddles, to the other side of a large rock.This area has unusually many chests: five.Location: Giza Plains (Rains) Tracks of the Beast	Drop Apsara uncommon - Diamond ShieldDrop Apsara rare - Platinum ArmorDrop Apsara very rare - ElixirSteal Apsara uncommon - Power RodSteal Apsara rare - MultiscalePoach Apsara rare - Crown of Laurels
Normal - PotionDiamond Armlet - Steel Gorget
Normal - Cura MoteDiamond Armlet - Argyle Armlet
Normal - Gravity MoteDiamond Armlet - Traveler
Normal - Hi-EtherDiamond Armlet - Tourmaline Ring
Normal - Hi-PotionDiamond Armlet - Balaclava
 	Zalera, Dead Bones x4 (optional)Dead Bones keep spawningLocation: Barheim Passage Terminus No. 7 	Steal common - Time BoltsSteal uncommon - Doom MaceSteal rare - Hunting Crossbow
Normal - Bio MoteDiamond Armlet - Disable
Normal - Scathe MoteDiamond Armlet - Leather Gorget
Normal - Nu Khai SandDiamond Armlet - Windbreaker
 	Scythe Mantis x4Location: Zertinan Caverns 	Normal - Eye DropsDiamond Armlet - Wizard's Hat
Normal - Hastega MoteDiamond Armlet - Wyrmfire Shot
 	Marilith, Bogey x3 (optional)Bogeys spawn when the player explores the map.Location: Zertinan Caverns 	Steal common - Platinum ShieldSteal uncommon - Platinum HelmSteal rare - Platinum Armor
Drop Bogey very rare - Iga Blade
Normal - Soleil FangDiamond Armlet - Aqua
Normal - Domaine CalvadosDiamond Armlet - Wizard's Robes
 	Adrammelech, Skulwyrm x2 (optional)Skulwyrms spawn in the dead ends.Location: Zertinan Caverns Athroza Quicksands 	Steal common - Ras AlgethiSteal uncommon - Traitor's BowSteal rare - Rubber Suit
Normal - Phoenix DownDiamond Armlet - Barbut
Normal - PotionDiamond Armlet - Rose Corsage
Normal - EtherDiamond Armlet - Gauntlets
Normal - Bio MoteDiamond Armlet - Oil Bombs
 	Dreadguard, Mirrorknight x4Location: Feywood Antiquity's End 	Normal - EtherDiamond Armlet - Black Belt
Normal - Meteorite (A)Diamond Armlet - Raise
Normal - PotionDiamond Armlet - Linen Cuirass
 	Behemoth x5Location: Giruvegan Gate of Water 	Steal rare - Hammerhead
Normal - Balance MoteDiamond Armlet - Amber Armlet
Normal - EtherDiamond Armlet - Round Shield
 	Mythril Golem x3Location: Giruvegan Gate of Wind 	Steal rare - Gold Hairpin
Normal - Bio MoteDiamond Armlet - Miter
Normal - Hi-EtherDiamond Armlet - Steel Poleyns
 	Shemhazai, Ose x2 (optional)Location: Giruvegan Gate of Wind 	Steal uncommon - Treaty-BladeSteal rare - Dawn Shard
Normal - Dark MatterDiamond Armlet - Main Gauche
Normal - PotionDiamond Armlet - Magick Gloves
 	Gavial, Baritine Croc x2Location: Garamsythe Waterway Nr. 10 Channel 	Steal - Thief's Cuffs
Normal - Phoenix DownDiamond Armlet - Agate Ring
Normal - Aeroga MoteDiamond Armlet - Slasher
Bonus reward - 4000 gil, Phoenix Down x10, Reverse Mote x3
===Stage 41–50===
Trial	Stage 	Treasures
 	Orthros, White Mousse x3Location: Garamsythe Waterway West Sluice Control 	Steal Orthros uncommon - Wyrmfire ShotSteal Orthros rare - Defender
Normal - Dark MoteDiamond Armlet - Aero
Normal - RemedyDiamond Armlet - Soldier's Cap
 	Cúchulainn, Foobar x4 (optional)HP is continually being sapped in this battle.Location: Garamsythe Waterway No. 1 Cloaca 	Steal common - Cameo BeltSteal uncommon - Indigo PendantSteal rare - Hermes Sandals
Normal - Aquara MoteDiamond Armlet - Souleater
Normal - EtherDiamond Armlet - Heavy Coat
 	Deathclaw x4, Pallicant (optional)Pallicant will appear by going to the end of the map (where the treasures are) and returning.Location: Pharos First Ascent, They Who Thirst Not 	Drop Pallicant uncommon - Penetrator CrossbowDrop Pallicant rare - Kaiser ShieldDrop Pallicant very rare - Elixir
Steal Pallicant common - Minerva BustierSteal Pallicant uncommon - Magepower ShishakSteal Pallicant rare - Dragon Mail
Poach Pallicant - Gastrophetes
Normal - Meteorite (B)Diamond Armlet - Iron Pole
Normal - PotionDiamond Armlet - Lambent Hat
 	Antlion, Killer Mantis x4 (optional)Location: Lhusu Mines Site 7 	Steal Antlion rare - Dragon Shield
Normal - EtherDiamond Armlet - Chanter's Djellaba
Normal - Balance MoteDiamond Armlet - Magoroku
 	Vishno, Brainpan x2, Deidar x2, Crusader x16-32 (optional)The Brainpans and Deidars must be killed for Vishno to appear. Once it does, Crusaders will continuously spawn.Location: Pharos	Steal Vishno common - Judicer's StaffSteal Vishno uncommon - Scathe MoteSteal Vishno rare - Maximillian
Poach Brainpan rare - RunebladePoach Deidar rare - Sweep
Normal - Soleil FangDiamond Armlet - Cura
Normal - Knot of RustDiamond Armlet - Winged Helm
 	Purobolos x6Location: Pharos 	Normal - X-PotionDiamond Armlet - Recurve Crossbow
Normal - Dark MoteDiamond Armlet - Chainmail
 	Aeronite x2Location: Pharos Third Ascent Spire Ravel - 2nd Flight 	Steal or poach common - Eksir Berries
Normal - Hi-PotionDiamond Armlet - Golden Shield
Normal - Bio MoteDiamond Armlet - Betelgeuse
 	Tower, Zombie Warlock x16-32 (optional)Zombie Warlocks spawn continuously.Location: Pharos Third Ascent Spire Ravel - 2nd Flight 	Steal Tower - Assassin's Arrows
Normal - Hi-EtherDiamond Armlet - Bowline Sash
Normal - Reverse MoteDiamond Armlet - Elfin Bow
 	Hashmal, Reaver x2 (optional)Location: Pharos Third Ascent - Heaven's Challenge 	Steal Hashmal uncommon - ElixirSteal rare - Ribbon
Poach Reaver rare - Greataxe
Normal - Gravity MoteDiamond Armlet - Storm Staff
Normal - Phoenix DownDiamond Armlet - Storm Spear
 	Famfrit, Abaddon x3 (optional)Location: Pharos Third Ascent - Womb of the Sun-Cryst 	Steal Famfrit common - Hi-EtherSteal Famfrit uncommon - ElixirSteal Famfrit rare - Wyrmhero Blade
Normal - Aquara MoteDiamond Armlet - Demonsbane
Normal - Domaine CalvadosDiamond Armlet - Gaia Rod
Bonus reward - 5000 gil, X-Potion x10, Chronos Tear x15
===Stage 51–60===
Trial	Stage 	Treasures
 	Helvinek, Oversoul x2Location: Stilshrine of Miriam Hall of Worth 	Steal Helvinek common - Chaos BombsSteal Helvinek uncommon - Dark ShotSteal Helvinek rare - Grand Bolts
Normal - Balance MoteDiamond Armlet - Stop
Normal - Hi-EtherDiamond Armlet - Green Beret
 	Catoblepas, War-chief Supinelu (supports the party)Location: Zertinan Caverns 	Steal Catoblepas rare - Golden Axe
Normal - EtherDiamond Armlet - Survival Vest
Normal - Meteorite (A)Diamond Armlet - Lightning Arrows
 	War-chief Supinelu, Garif Adventurer x2Location: Zertinan Caverns 	Steal War-chief Supinelu rare - Dragon Whisker
Normal - RemedyDiamond Armlet - Feathered Cap
Normal - Reflectga MoteDiamond Armlet - Bleed
 	Deathscythe, Reaper x2Location: Great Crystal 	Steal Deathscythe uncommon - Black RobesSteal Reaper uncommon - Crown of Laurels
Normal - Meteorite (B)Diamond Armlet - Black Bolts
Normal - Phoenix DownDiamond Armlet - Traveler's Vestment
 	Tyrant, Piscodaemon x3The party's MP is continually sapped.Location: Great Crystal 	Steal Tyrant uncommon - Artemis BowSteal Tyrant rare - Gastrophetes
Steal Piscodaemon rare - Black Mask
Normal - Dark MoteDiamond Armlet - Mud Shot
Normal - Hi-PotionDiamond Armlet - Golden Helm
 	Larva Eater, Elvoret x4Location: Great Crystal 	Normal - Hastega MoteDiamond Armlet - Fira
Normal - Nu Khai SandDiamond Armlet - Golden Armor
 	Helm-Rook x2, Spinner-Rook x2, Sphere-Rook x2Location: Sky Fortress Bahamut Central Lift 	Normal - Bio MoteDiamond Armlet - Stona
Normal - Hi-PotionDiamond Armlet - Ice Shield
 	Trickster, Black Chocobo, Red Chocobo, Brown Chocobo, Green ChocoboLocation: Golmore Jungle Dell of the Dreamer 	Steal Trickster uncommon - Hermes SandalsSteal Trickster rare - Bubble Belt
Normal - Meteorite (A)Diamond Armlet - Chaos Bombs
Normal - X-PotionDiamond Armlet - Fuzzy Miter
 	Ba'Gamnan, Rinok (optional), Gijuk (optional), Bwagi (optional), Monid (supports the party)Location: Nam-Yensa Sandsea Withering Shores	Steal Ba'Gamnan uncommon - CalderaSteal Ba'Gamnan rare - Bone of Byblos
Normal - Phoenix DownDiamond Armlet - Thief's Cuffs
Normal - Float MoteDiamond Armlet - Break
 	Monid, Bangaa Hunter x2, Rabanastre Watch x2Location: Nam-Yensa Sandsea Withering Shores 	Steal Monid uncommon - Magepower ShishakSteal Monid rare - Brave Suit
Normal - X-PotionDiamond Armlet - Power Armlet
Normal - Aero MoteDiamond Armlet - Assassin's Arrows
Bonus reward - 6000 gil, Phoenix Down x10, Scathe Mote x3
===Stage 61–70===
Trial	Stage 	Treasures
 	Baknamy (sword) x2, Baknamy (gun) x3, Baknamy x3Location: Necrohol of Nabudis The Crucible 	Normal - Float MoteDiamond Armlet - Time Bolts
Normal - Hi-EtherDiamond Armlet - Red Cap
 	Vorpal Bunny, Biding Mantis (optional), Vampyr (optional)Biding Mantis usually spawns near the middle. Vampyr continues to spawn.Location: Golmore Jungle The Rustling Chapel 	Steal Biding Mantis uncommon - OrochiSteal Biding Mantis rare - Zodiac Spear
Normal - PotionDiamond Armlet - Brigandine
Normal - Dark MoteDiamond Armlet - Nishijin Belt
Normal - EtherDiamond Armlet - Blazer Gloves
Normal - Aquara MoteDiamond Armlet - Thundara
 	Ozmone Hare, Mu, Wyrdhare, Vorpal Bunny, FuryLocation: Necrohol of Nabudis Cloister of Reason 	Steal Fury rare - Cat-ear Hood
Normal - Balance MoteDiamond Armlet - Darkra
Normal - Hi-EtherDiamond Armlet - Mage's Hat
 	Humbaba Mistant x2, Vorres (optional)Vorres appears at the far side of the map where the treasures are.Location: Stilshrine of Miriam Hall of Worth 	Steal Humbaba Mistant uncommon - Ultima BladeSteal Humbaba Mistant rare - ExcaliburSteal Vorres rare - Elixir
Normal - Cura MoteDiamond Armlet - Quasimodo Boots
Normal - X-PotionDiamond Armlet - Berserker Bracers
 	Deathgaze, Vyraal x2Location: Mosphoran Highwaste Empyrean Seat 	Steal Deathgaze common - Tourmaline RingSteal Deathgaze uncommon - Genji ShieldSteal Deathgaze rare - Aegis Shield
Steal Vyraal uncommon - Demon ShieldPoach Vyraal rare - Dragon Shield
Normal - RemedyDiamond Armlet - Mage's Habit
Normal - Bio MoteDiamond Armlet - Windslicer Shot
 	Saloon Steward, Bangaa Pugilist x5Location: Mosphoran Highwaste Empyrean Seat 	Steal Saloon Steward common - Amber ArmletSteal Saloon Steward uncommon - Phoenix DownSteal Saloon Steward rare - Whale Whisker
Normal - Hi-PotionDiamond Armlet - Burgonet
Normal - Shock MoteDiamond Armlet - Berserk
 	Shield Wyrm, DheedLocation: Mosphoran Highwaste Empyrean Seat 	Steal Shield Wyrm rare - Ring of Renewal
Steal Dheed common - Diamond ArmletSteal Dheed uncommon - Cloud StaffSteal Dheed rare - Castellanos
Normal - Vanishga MoteDiamond Armlet - Stink Bombs
Normal - PotionDiamond Armlet - Shielded Armor
 	Exodus, Golem x2 (optional)Item command is disabled.Location: Mosphoran Highwaste Empyrean Seat (Mist) 	Steal Exodus common - ElixirSteal Exodus uncommon - Rod of FaithSteal Exodus rare - Golden Skullcap
Normal - ElixirDiamond Armlet - Flame Shield
Normal - Lightning FangDiamond Armlet - Judicer's Staff
 	Wild Malboro, Cassie x4 (optional), Spee (optional)Spee appears upon approaching the other end of the stage.Location: Golmore Jungle Dell of the Dreamer 	Steal Wild Malboro rare - Volcano
Drop Spee rare - Cat-ear HoodDrop Spee very rare - ElixirPoach Spee - Cat-ear Hood
Normal - Aquara MoteDiamond Armlet - Blizzara
Normal - Hi-PotionDiamond Armlet - Winged Boots
 	Carrot, Vivian x4 (optional), Crypt Bunny (optional), Krjn (supports the party)Crypt Bunny appears by going to the end of the map, to the left of the treasure.Location: Golmore Jungle Dell of the Dreamer	Steal Carrot - Nihopalaoa
Drop Crypt Bunny rare - Cat-ear HoodDrop Crypt Bunny very rare - Elixir
Normal - Balance MoteDiamond Armlet - Empyrean Rod
Normal - Hi-EtherDiamond Armlet - Sash
Bonus reward - 7000 gil, Hi-Ether x10, Serum x15
===Stage 71–80===
Trial	Stage 	Treasures
 	Krjn, Viera Huntress x5Location: Golmore Jungle Dell of the Dreamer	Steal Krjn common - Artemis ArrowsSteal Krjn uncommon - SagittariusSteal Krjn rare - Dhanusha
Normal - Rime FangDiamond Armlet - Curaga
Normal - Phoenix DownDiamond Armlet - Headband
 	Diabolos, Avenger, OverlordLocations: Lhusu Mines Site 7 	Steal Diabolos common - Power ArmletSteal Diabolos uncommon - Dragon WhiskerSteal Diabolos rare - Vrsabha
Steal Avenger common - Argyle ArmletSteal Avenger uncommon - MuramasaSteal Avenger rare - Masamune
Steal Overlord common - Blazer GlovesSteal Overlord uncommon - Zwill CrossbladeSteal Overlord rare - Shikari NagasaPoach Overlord rare - Mina
Normal - RemedyDiamond Armlet - Jujitsu Gi
Normal - Bio MoteDiamond Armlet - Francisca
 	Salamand Entite, Fire Elemental x4Location: Pharos 	Steal Salamand Entite rare - Elixir
Normal - PotionDiamond Armlet - Lamia's Tiara
Normal - Dark MoteDiamond Armlet - Bio
 	Mardu Entite, Storm Elemental x4Location: Pharos 	Steal Mardu Entite rare - Elixir
Normal - Bubble MoteDiamond Armlet - Aldebaran
Normal - Domaine CalvadosDiamond Armlet - Enchanter's Habit
 	Leshach Entite, Ice Elemental x4Location: Pharos 	Steal Leshach Entite rare - Elixir
Normal - X-PotionDiamond Armlet - Close Helmet
Normal - Gravity MoteDiamond Armlet - Berserker Bracers
 	Gnoma Entite, Earth Elemental x4Location: Pharos 	Steal Gnoma Entite rare - Elixir
Normal - RemedyDiamond Armlet - Demon Mail
Normal - Dark MoteDiamond Armlet - Vanishga
 	Undin Entite, Water Elemental x4Location: Pharos 	Steal Undin Entite rare - Elixir
Normal - Aero MoteDiamond Armlet - Golden Amulet
Normal - EtherDiamond Armlet - Diamond Shield
 	Sylphi Entite, Air Elemental x4Location: Pharos 	Steal Sylphi Entite rare - Elixir
Normal - Bio MoteDiamond Armlet - Pheasant Netsuke
Normal - PotionDiamond Armlet - Ruby Ring
 	Luxollid, Diakon Entite x2Location: Pharos 	Steal Luxollid rare - Dark Matter
Normal - Shock MoteDiamond Armlet - Battle Harness
Normal - Hi-EtherDiamond Armlet - Opal Ring
 	Vagrant Soul, Leamonde Entite x2Location: Pharos 	Steal Vagrant Soul rare - Dark Matter
Normal - Phoenix DownDiamond Armlet - Sage's Ring
Normal - Holy MoteDiamond Armlet - Aeroga
Bonus Reward - 8000 gil, Elixir x3, Bubble Mote x2
===Stage 81–90===
Trial	Stage 	Treasures
 	Zeromus, Dark Lord x120–240 (optional)Dark Lords continue to spawn. Magick is disabled.Location: Stilshrine of Miriam Throne of Veiled Gods (Mist) 	Steal Zeromus uncommon - ElixirSteal Zeromus rare - Circlet
Normal - Dark MoteDiamond Armlet - Halberd
Normal - Gold NeedleDiamond Armlet - Pirate Hat
 	High Reaver x2, Reaver x3, Crystal Knight (optional)Crystal Knight appears when the player stands in the middle.Location: Pharos 	Steal Crystal Knight uncommon - Euclid's SextantSteal Crystal Knight rare - Golden Skullcap
Normal - Balance MoteDiamond Armlet - Penetrator Crossbow
Normal - Hi-EtherDiamond Armlet - Viking Coat
Normal - Hi-PotionDiamond Armlet - Steel Poleyns
 	Giruveganus x3Location: Pharos 	Normal - Bacchus's WineDiamond Armlet - Sorcerer's Hat
Normal - Reverse MoteDiamond Armlet - Doom Mace
Normal - EtherDiamond Armlet - Magick Gloves
 	Chaos, Air Chaosjet (optional), Earth Chaosjet (optional), Fire Chaosjet (optional), Water Chaosjet (optional)Attack command is disabled.Location: Necrohol of Nabudis The Crucible	Steal Chaos common - ElixirSteal Chaos uncommon - Glimmering RobesSteal Chaos rare - Sage's RingSteal Chaosjets rare - Elixir
Normal - Hi-PotionDiamond Armlet - Agate Ring
Normal - EtherDiamond Armlet - Sorcerer's Habit
Normal - Shock MoteDiamond Armlet - Esuna
 	Pylraster, Abelisk, Terror TyrantLocation: Pharos First Ascent, They Who Thirst Not 	Steal Pylraster uncommon - Renewing MorionSteal Pylraster rare - Brave SuitSteal Abelisk rare - MaximillianSteal Terror Tyrant rare - Magepower ShishakPoach Terror Tyrant rare - Grand Helm
Normal - EtherDiamond Armlet - Bowline Sash
Normal - Hastega MoteDiamond Armlet - Orichalcum Dirk
Normal - X-PotionDiamond Armlet - Bone Helm
 	Rikken, Elza, Pirate x6Location: Pharos First Ascent, They Who Thirst Not 	Steal Rikken uncommon - DurandalSteal Rikken rare - Simha
Steal Elza uncommon - FomalhautSteal Elza rare - Mithuna
Normal - Domaine CalvadosDiamond Armlet - Bone Mail
Normal - Dark MoteDiamond Armlet - Burning Bow
Normal - Bacchus's WineDiamond Armlet - Cat-ear Hood
 	Hell WyrmLocation: Sochen Cave Palace Hall of the Wroth God 	Steal uncommon - Jade CollarSteal rare - Excalibur
Normal - Meteorite (A)Diamond Armlet - Darkga
Normal - ElixirDiamond Armlet - Platinum Shield
Normal - Domaine CalvadosDiamond Armlet - Power Armlet
Normal - Meteorite (B)Diamond Armlet - Fuzzy Miter
 	Disma, Forbidden x32–48 (optional), Evil Spirit (optional)Forbiddens continue to spawn and each has a 3% chance of being replaced by an Evil Spirit.Location: Lhusu Mines Site 7 	Steal Disma common - Demon ShieldSteal Disma uncommon - Aegis ShieldSteal Disma rare - Ensanguined Shield
Drop Evil Spirit very rare - ElixirSteal Evil Spirit common - Demon ShieldSteal Evil Spirit uncommon - Sage's RingSteal Evil Spirit rare - Mina
Normal - Bio MoteDiamond Armlet - Zephyr Pole
Normal - PotionDiamond Armlet - Winged Boots
Normal - Hi-EtherDiamond Armlet - Turtleshell Choker
 	FafnirLocation: Giruvegan Gate of Fire 	Rare Steal - Grand Helm
Rare Poach - Grand Armor
Normal - Meteorite (C)Diamond Armlet - Yakei
Normal - X-PotionDiamond Armlet - Firefly
 	Behemoth KingLocation: Giruvegan Gate of Fire 	Steal uncommon - Grand HelmSteal rare - Grand Armor
Normal - Bubble MoteDiamond Armlet - Runeblade
Normal - Bacchus's WineDiamond Armlet - Hermes Sandals
Bonus reward - 9000 gil, Megalixir x2, Remedy x15
===Stage 91–100===
Trial	Stage 	Treasures
 	Magick Pot, Hecteyes x72-144 (optional)The Technicks command is disabled. Hecteyes spawn when Magick Pot is interacted with (given an Elixir or attacked).Location: Pharos 	Normal - Soleil FangDiamond Armlet - Icecloud Arrows
Normal - X-PotionDiamond Armlet - Ruby Ring
Normal - ElixirDiamond Armlet - Sash
Normal - Phoenix DownDiamond Armlet - Goggle Mask
 	Shadowseer, Fenrir, Slyt, Pandaemonium, PhoenixLocation: Subterra Hell's Challenge 	Steal Shadowseer rare - Elixir
Normal - Dark MoteDiamond Armlet - Sapping Bolts
Normal - Hi-EtherDiamond Armlet - Metal Jerkin
Normal - PotionDiamond Armlet - Opal Ring
 	Lv.99 Red Chocobo x3Location: Golmore Jungle Dell of the Dreamer 	Steal common - ElixirSteal uncommon - MegalixirSteal rare - Ribbon
Normal - Balance MoteDiamond Armlet - Dark Shot
Normal - ElixirDiamond Armlet - Black Cowl
 	Gilgamesh, Enkidu (optional)Location: Lhusu Mines Site 7 	Steal Gilgamesh common - MasamuneSteal Gilgamesh uncommon - KumbhaSteal Gilgamesh rare - Wyrmhero Blade
Steal Enkidu common - Genji HelmSteal Enkidu uncommon - Genji ShieldSteal Enkidu rare - Genji Armor
Normal - Scathe MoteDiamond Armlet - Water Bombs
Normal - X-PotionDiamond Armlet - Black Garb
Normal - Hi-PotionDiamond Armlet - Sage's Ring
 	UltimaThe stage has cycling handicaps from HP Sap, MP Sap, Magick/Attack/Technick commands disabled as soon as Ultima uses Holyja. The stage has 16 treasures that all have the same loot, although there is a small chance to get a different item with Diamond Armlet.Location: Great Crystal Crystal Peak (Mist)	Steal common - White MaskSteal uncommon - White RobesSteal rare - Lordly Robes
Normal - EtherDiamond Armlet - Ether (95%) / Meteorite (D) (5%)
 	Abysteel x36-72, Glaring Eye (optional)Glaring Eye has a 1% chance to spawn after each killed Abysteel.Location: Henne Mines Pithead Junction C 	Drop Glaring Eye very rare - Elixir
Normal - X-PotionDiamond Armlet - Diamond Helm
Normal - Reverse MoteDiamond Armlet - Diamond Armor
 	ZodiarkLocation: Henne Mines Special Charter Dig (Mist) 	Steal common - Black MaskSteal uncommon - Black RobesSteal rare - Lordly Robes
Normal - Hi-EtherDiamond Armlet - Hermes Sandals
Normal - Hi-PotionDiamond Armlet - Turtleshell Choker
Normal - EtherDiamond Armlet - Firefly
Normal - Balance MoteDiamond Armlet - Dragon Shield
 	YiazmatLocation: Ridorana Cataract Colosseum 	Steal uncommon - Yagyu DarkbladeSteal rare - Mesa
The third treasure is on a trap.
Normal - ~55555 gilDiamond Armlet - ~55 gil
Normal - ~55555 gilDiamond Armlet - ~55 gil
Normal - ~55 gilDiamond Armlet - ~55555 gil
 	Omega Mark XIIThe stage has twelve treasures with the same loot, but chance to yield different items with Diamond Armlet.Location: Great Crystal 	Steal common - BonebreakerSteal uncommon - RibbonSteal rare - Excalipur
Normal - Potion (50%) / Elixir (50%)Diamond Armlet - Potion (95%) / Megalixir (5%)
 	Judge Gabranth, Judge Ghis, Judge Bergan, Judge Drace, Judge ZargabaathLocation: Sky Fortress Bahamut Central Shaft 	Steal Gabranth uncommon - TournesolSteal Judge Ghis uncommon - CircletSteal Judge Bergan uncommon - Genji GlovesSteal Judge Drace uncommon - MegalixirSteal Judge Zargabaath uncommon - Grand Armor
Normal - Phoenix DownDiamond Armlet - Cameo Belt
Normal - Bubble MoteDiamond Armlet - Jade Collar
Normal - ElixirDiamond Armlet - Ribbon
Bonus reward - "New Game-" Mode
==Behind the scenes==
The Trial Mode was added due to a flaw in the original version of Final Fantasy XII where the player who bothers to unlock the game's best weapons will find that they do not have any strong enough monsters left to try them on. The Trial Mode was envisioned as a challenge for this very purpose. Hiroyuki Ito, the director of Final Fantasy XII International Zodiac Job System, had heard that the bonus fight mode added to the Game Boy Advance version of Final Fantasy VI was popular, so he wanted to try something similar.Hiroyuki Ito interview from the Final Fantasy XII International Ultimania (Translation) Trial Mode is designed for the player to use trial-and-error and find new gambit configurations and explore the Gambit system in a new way. Thus, the player cannot run though the whole gauntlet with just one gambit configuration.
==Citations==
Category:Sidequests in Final Fantasy XII