Kokkol Ore

Kokkol Ore is an item in Final Fantasy IV: The After Years. It is a sample of rare ore found in hidden places throughout Rydia's Tale, and is named for the blacksmith Kokkol from the original game, who has passed away by the events of the sequel.
== Locations ==
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Location 	Area 	2D
Feymarch 	Library 2nd floor, in bookcase 	
Dwarven Castle	East Tower 2nd floor, in suit of armor 	
Dwarven Castle	Basement Infirmary, in desk 	
Dwarven Base 	In suit of armor 	
Tomra 	Armor Shop, in suit of armor next to counter 	
Tomra 	Outside northwest house, in an urn 	
Tomra 	In northwest house, lower-right corner in an urn 	
Kokkol's Forge	Fireplace 	
Sylph Cave 	In treasure chest on B2 	
Sylph Cave 	Urn outside Sylph house 	
Sealed Cave 	Small room accessible just before 3rd floor, in skeleton 	
Sealed Cave 	In room filled with boxes on 3rd floor, in southeastern most box.	
== Trade ==
Kokkol Ore can be traded at Kokkol's Forge for powerful equipment.
Weapons
Weapon 	Trade
Knife 	Kokkol Ore
Mythril Knife 	KnifeKokkol Ore x2
Dancing Dagger	DaggerKokkol Ore x3
Hammer 	Kokkol Ore
Battle Axe 	Crescent AxeKokkol Ore x3
Mythril Hammer	HammerKokkol Ore x4
Tomahawk 	Battle AxeKokkol Ore x4
== Optimal trades ==
To make the most out of what limited ore they can find, the player can pass up the Battle Axe, as one can be found in the Sealed Cave, but if they wish for a Battle Axe before attempting the cave, they will have enough leftover ore to buy other weapons. Between the Tomahawk and Mythril Hammer, the Tomahawk is long-range and allows a shield to be used, but the Mythril Hammer has higher power and does extra damage against ghost and machine-type enemies, so which to use is a matter of preference. If the player wishes to obtain the Mythril Hammer, they should not sell Luca's initial Hammer she comes equipped with, as the only way to get a second one in Rydia's Tale is to spend a Kokkol Ore to forge one.
With the remaining eight ore, the player should consider buying a Dancing Dagger. With a Dancing Dagger and the Warrior's Clothes, Calca or Brina can function as a secondary attacker. This leaves five ore left for whatever the player wishes to purchase—options are, as mentioned, a Battle Axe before attempting the Sealed Cave, a second Dancing Dagger, or the player can get both the Tomahawk and Mythril Hammer and switch between them as the situation demands. The Mythril Hammer is also a good choice for optional ore to be spent on for its price. The Mythril Hammer can be sold for 4,000 gil, and once the player departs to the overworld, Kokkol Ore instantly becomes useless and has no further purpose in the game, so it is a worthwhile trade for a bit of cash if the player has all other equipment they need.
==Etymology==
Category:Final Fantasy IV: The After Years items