Dalmasca Westersand

The Dalmasca Westersand is a location in the land of Ivalice in Final Fantasy XII. It is a section of the large desert that surrounds Rabanastre.
== Sage Knowledge ==
== Location ==
The Dalmasca Westersand is located west of Rabanastre, in the Dalmasca region. The area is mountainous and maze-like unlike the mostly wide-open Estersand. Ogir-Yensa Sandsea lies to the west, Zertinan Caverns to the southwest, Giza Plains to the southeast, and Estersand to the northeast, although the northeastern exit is blocked by a sandstorm until the party fells the Earth Tyrant.
=== Weather ===
Unlike the Estersand, sandstorms are common in the Westersand, being caused by the Earth Tyrant. Once the Earth Tyrant has been slain, the sandstorms will die down and become a rare occurrence. The easiest way to trigger a sandstorm after Earth Tyrant has been slain is to enter Westersand from the Giza Plains during the Rains. Gnoma Entite and Ring Wyrm (mark) only appear during a sandstorm.
In sandstorm, Fire, Wind and Earth attacks are 20% more effective than normal, and Water does half damage. Because the Westersand is of sand terrain, all Earth attacks are always 20% more effective than they would be on other terrains.
The possible weather conditions are:
* Sunny
* Cloudy (sky is darkened)
* Sandstorm
== Treasures ==
In the original PlayStation 2 version, Dalmasca Westersand has no special treasures; all are common recovery items, such as Potions, Hi-Potions and Phoenix Downs, unless the treasures contain gil. The player may also acquire the Onion Arrows or Motes.
When the Diamond Armlet is equipped and the treasure is set to contain items rather than gil, the treasure is a Knot of Rust 90% of the time, and a rarer recovery item (such as X-Potion or Hi-Ether) or Mote (such as Holy Mote) 10% of the time.
In the Zodiac versions, all treasures are different. Most treasures are similarly unremarkable, but in the Windtrace Dunes the player can pick up the Diamond Armlet, which is worth getting, however, an even easier way to get it is the treasure in Stage 1 of Trial Mode.
=== The Galtea Downs ===
;Zodiac
Chest	Spawns	Holds Gil%	Gil 	Normal Treasure	Normal Treasure	Diamond Armlet Treasure	Diamond Armlet Treasure
1 	70% 	40% 	≤ 50 gil	Potion 	Potion 	Common 	Rare
1 	70% 	40% 	≤ 50 gil	Potion 	Potion 	Knot of Rust 	Meteorite (A)
2 	65% 	40% 	≤ 50 gil	Antidote 	Antidote 	Common 	Rare
2 	65% 	40% 	≤ 50 gil	Antidote 	Antidote 	Knot of Rust 	Meteorite (A)
3 	60% 	50% 	≤ 50 gil	Phoenix Down 	Phoenix Down 	Common 	Rare
3 	60% 	50% 	≤ 50 gil	Phoenix Down 	Phoenix Down 	Knot of Rust 	Meteorite (A)
4 	60% 	50% 	≤ 50 gil	Ether 	Ether 	Common 	Rare
4 	60% 	50% 	≤ 50 gil	Ether 	Ether 	Knot of Rust 	Meteorite (A)
5 	65% 	40% 	≤ 50 gil	Eye Drops 	Eye Drops 	Common 	Rare
5 	65% 	40% 	≤ 50 gil	Eye Drops 	Eye Drops 	Knot of Rust 	Meteorite (A)
6 	65% 	40% 	≤ 50 gil	Potion 	Potion 	Common 	Rare
6 	65% 	40% 	≤ 50 gil	Potion 	Potion 	Knot of Rust 	Meteorite (B)
7 	60% 	45% 	≤ 60 gil	Item 1 	Item 2 	Common 	Rare
7 	60% 	45% 	≤ 60 gil	Potion 	Cotton Cap 	Knot of Rust 	Meteorite (A)
8 	60% 	50% 	≤ 50 gil	Ether 	Ether 	Common 	Rare
8 	60% 	50% 	≤ 50 gil	Ether 	Ether 	Knot of Rust 	Meteorite (B)
;Original
Chest	Spawns	Holds Gil%	Normal Treasure	Normal Treasure	Normal Treasure	Diamond Armlet Treasure	Diamond Armlet Treasure	Diamond Armlet Treasure
1 	65% 	30% 	Gil 	Item 1 	Item 2 	Gil 	Common 	Rare
1 	65% 	30% 	≤ 110 gil 	Potion 	Onion Arrows 	≤ 1,000 gil 	Knot of Rust 	Hi-Ether
2 	65% 	30% 	Gil 	Item 1 	Item 2 	Gil 	Common 	Rare
2 	65% 	30% 	≤ 120 gil 	Potion 	Water Mote 	≤ 1,000 gil 	Knot of Rust 	Hi-Ether
3 	65% 	50% 	Gil 	Item 	Item 	Gil 	Common 	Rare
3 	65% 	50% 	≤ 130 gil 	Potion 	Potion 	≤ 1,000 gil 	Knot of Rust 	Hi-Ether
4 	50% 	100% 	Gil 	Gil 	Gil 	Gil 	Gil 	Gil
4 	50% 	100% 	≤ 10 gil 	≤ 10 gil 	≤ 10 gil 	≤ 50 gil 	≤ 50 gil 	≤ 50 gil
5 	65% 	30% 	Gil 	Item 1 	Item 2 	Gil 	Common 	Rare
5 	65% 	30% 	≤ 150 gil 	Potion 	Onion Arrows 	≤ 1,000 gil 	Knot of Rust 	Hi-Ether
6 	65% 	30% 	Gil 	Item 1 	Item 2 	Gil 	Common 	Rare
6 	65% 	30% 	≤ 160 gil 	Potion 	Phoenix Down 	≤ 1,000 gil 	Knot of Rust 	Balance Mote
=== The Midfault ===
;Zodiac
Chest	Spawns	Holds Gil%	Gil 	Normal Treasure	Normal Treasure	Diamond Armlet Treasure	Diamond Armlet Treasure
9 	65% 	40% 	≤ 75 gil 	Antidote 	Antidote 	Common 	Rare
9 	65% 	40% 	≤ 75 gil 	Antidote 	Antidote 	Knot of Rust 	Meteorite (A)
10 	65% 	40% 	≤ 80 gil 	Item 1 	Item 2 	Common 	Rare
10 	65% 	40% 	≤ 80 gil 	Ether 	Leather Armor 	Knot of Rust 	Meteorite (A)
11 	65% 	40% 	≤ 75 gil 	Ether 	Ether 	Common 	Rare
11 	65% 	40% 	≤ 75 gil 	Ether 	Ether 	Knot of Rust 	Meteorite (A)
12 	65% 	40% 	≤ 75 gil 	Hi-Potion 	Hi-Potion 	Common 	Rare
12 	65% 	40% 	≤ 75 gil 	Hi-Potion 	Hi-Potion 	Knot of Rust 	Meteorite (A)
13 	65% 	40% 	≤ 75 gil 	Potion 	Potion 	Common 	Rare
13 	65% 	40% 	≤ 75 gil 	Potion 	Potion 	Knot of Rust 	Meteorite (A)
14 	65% 	40% 	≤ 90 gil 	Item 1 	Item 2 	Common 	Rare
14 	65% 	40% 	≤ 90 gil 	Potion 	Cotton Shirt 	Knot of Rust 	Meteorite (B)
15 	65% 	40% 	≤ 75 gil 	Ether 	Ether 	Common 	Rare
15 	65% 	40% 	≤ 75 gil 	Ether 	Ether 	Knot of Rust 	Meteorite (A)
16 	65% 	40% 	≤ 75 gil 	Hi-Potion 	Hi-Potion 	Common 	Rare
16 	65% 	40% 	≤ 75 gil 	Hi-Potion 	Hi-Potion 	Knot of Rust 	Meteorite (A)
17 	65% 	40% 	≤ 100 gil	Echo Herbs 	Echo Herbs 	Common 	Rare
17 	65% 	40% 	≤ 100 gil	Echo Herbs 	Echo Herbs 	Knot of Rust 	Meteorite (A)
;Original
Chest	Spawns	Holds Gil%	Normal Treasure	Normal Treasure	Normal Treasure	Diamond Armlet Treasure	Diamond Armlet Treasure	Diamond Armlet Treasure
7 	70% 	30% 	Gil 	Item 1 	Item 2 	Gil 	Common 	Rare
7 	70% 	30% 	≤ 70 gil 	Potion 	Remedy 	≤ 500 gil 	Knot of Rust 	Hi-Ether
8 	70% 	30% 	Gil 	Item 	Item 	Gil 	Common 	Rare
8 	70% 	30% 	≤ 70 gil 	Hi-Potion 	Hi-Potion 	≤ 500 gil 	Knot of Rust 	Hi-Ether
9 	70% 	30% 	Gil 	Item 1 	Item 2 	Gil 	Common 	Rare
9 	70% 	30% 	≤ 70 gil 	Potion 	Holy Mote 	≤ 500 gil 	Knot of Rust 	Hastega Mote
10 	70% 	30% 	Gil 	Item 1 	Item 2 	Gil 	Common 	Rare
10 	70% 	30% 	≤ 70 gil 	Potion 	Ether 	≤ 500 gil 	Knot of Rust 	Hi-Ether
11 	70% 	30% 	Gil 	Item 1 	Item 2 	Gil 	Common 	Rare
11 	70% 	30% 	≤ 70 gil 	Potion 	Remedy 	≤ 500 gil 	Knot of Rust 	Hi-Ether
12 	70% 	30% 	Gil 	Item 1 	Item 2 	Gil 	Common 	Rare
12 	70% 	30% 	≤ 70 gil 	Hi-Potion 	Onion Shot 	≤ 500 gil 	Knot of Rust 	Hi-Ether
13 	70% 	30% 	Gil 	Item 	Item 	Gil 	Common 	Rare
13 	70% 	30% 	≤ 70 gil 	Hi-Potion 	Hi-Potion 	≤ 500 gil 	Knot of Rust 	Elixir
=== Shimmering Horizons ===
;Zodiac
Chest	Spawns	Holds Gil%	Gil 	Normal Treasure	Normal Treasure	Diamond Armlet Treasure	Diamond Armlet Treasure
18 	50% 	40% 	≤ 100 gil	Phoenix Down 	Phoenix Down 	Common 	Rare
18 	50% 	40% 	≤ 100 gil	Phoenix Down 	Phoenix Down 	Knot of Rust 	Meteorite (A)
19 	60% 	40% 	≤ 80 gil 	Item 1 	Item 2 	Common 	Rare
19 	60% 	40% 	≤ 80 gil 	Potion 	Leather Shield 	Knot of Rust 	Meteorite (A)
20 	2% 	40% 	≤ 60 gil 	Ether 	Ether 	Common 	Rare
20 	2% 	40% 	≤ 60 gil 	Ether 	Ether 	Knot of Rust 	Meteorite (D)
21 	60% 	40% 	≤ 70 gil 	Potion 	Potion 	Common 	Rare
21 	60% 	40% 	≤ 70 gil 	Potion 	Potion 	Knot of Rust 	Meteorite (B)
22 	60% 	40% 	≤ 70 gil 	Potion 	Potion 	Common 	Rare
22 	60% 	40% 	≤ 70 gil 	Potion 	Potion 	Knot of Rust 	Meteorite (A)
23 	60% 	40% 	≤ 70 gil 	Dark Mote 	Dark Mote 	Common 	Rare
23 	60% 	40% 	≤ 70 gil 	Dark Mote 	Dark Mote 	Knot of Rust 	Meteorite (A)
24 	60% 	40% 	≤ 55 gil 	Echo Herbs 	Echo Herbs 	Common 	Rare
24 	60% 	40% 	≤ 55 gil 	Echo Herbs 	Echo Herbs 	Knot of Rust 	Meteorite (A)
25 	60% 	40% 	≤ 55 gil 	Potion 	Potion 	Common 	Rare
25 	60% 	40% 	≤ 55 gil 	Potion 	Potion 	Knot of Rust 	Meteorite (A)
26 	60% 	40% 	≤ 55 gil 	Antidote 	Antidote 	Common 	Rare
26 	60% 	40% 	≤ 55 gil 	Antidote 	Antidote 	Knot of Rust 	Meteorite (A)
27 	60% 	40% 	≤ 55 gil 	Ether 	Ether 	Common 	Rare
27 	60% 	40% 	≤ 55 gil 	Ether 	Ether 	Knot of Rust 	Meteorite (A)
28 	100% 	0% 	N/A 	Orrachea Armlet	Orrachea Armlet	Orrachea Armlet 	Orrachea Armlet
;Original
Chest	Spawns	Holds Gil%	Normal Treasure	Normal Treasure	Normal Treasure	Diamond Armlet Treasure	Diamond Armlet Treasure	Diamond Armlet Treasure
14 	70% 	25% 	Gil 	Item 1 	Item 2 	Gil 	Common 	Rare
14 	70% 	25% 	≤ 600 gil 	Remedy 	Onion Bolts 	≤ 200 gil 	Knot of Rust 	Hastega Mote
15 	50% 	35% 	Gil 	Item 1 	Item 2 	Gil 	Common 	Rare
15 	50% 	35% 	≤ 400 gil 	Potion 	Hastega Mote 	≤ 1,600 gil 	Knot of Rust 	Elixir
16 	65% 	35% 	Gil 	Item 	Item 	Gil 	Common 	Rare
16 	65% 	35% 	≤ 80 gil 	Hi-Potion 	Hi-Potion 	≤ 500 gil 	Knot of Rust 	Hi-Ether
17 	65% 	35% 	Gil 	Item 1 	Item 2 	Gil 	Common 	Rare
17 	65% 	35% 	≤ 80 gil 	Potion 	Ether 	≤ 500 gil 	Knot of Rust 	Hi-Ether
18 	65% 	35% 	Gil 	Item 1 	Item 2 	Gil 	Common 	Rare
18 	65% 	35% 	≤ 80 gil 	Potion 	Remedy 	≤ 500 gil 	Knot of Rust 	Hi-Ether
19 	65% 	35% 	Gil 	Item 1 	Item 2 	Gil 	Common 	Rare
19 	65% 	35% 	≤ 80 gil 	Hi-Potion 	Phoenix Down 	≤ 500 gil 	Knot of Rust 	Hi-Ether
20 	65% 	35% 	Gil 	Item 1 	Item 2 	Gil 	Common 	Rare
20 	65% 	35% 	≤ 80 gil 	Potion 	Remedy 	≤ 500 gil 	Knot of Rust 	Hi-Ether
21 	70% 	30% 	Gil 	Item 1 	Item 2 	Gil 	Common 	Rare
21 	70% 	30% 	≤ 100 gil 	Potion 	Ether 	≤ 500 gil 	Knot of Rust 	Elixir
=== Windtrace Dunes ===
;Zodiac
Chest	Spawns	Holds Gil%	Gil 	Normal Treasure	Normal Treasure	Diamond Armlet Treasure	Diamond Armlet Treasure
29 	65% 	40% 	≤ 90 gil 	Potion 	Potion 	Common 	Rare
29 	65% 	40% 	≤ 90 gil 	Potion 	Potion 	Knot of Rust 	Meteorite (B)
30 	60% 	45% 	≤ 100 gil	Dark Mote 	Dark Mote 	Common 	Rare
30 	60% 	45% 	≤ 100 gil	Dark Mote 	Dark Mote 	Knot of Rust 	Meteorite (A)
31 	65% 	45% 	≤ 90 gil 	Hi-Potion 	Hi-Potion 	Common 	Rare
31 	65% 	45% 	≤ 90 gil 	Hi-Potion 	Hi-Potion 	Knot of Rust 	Meteorite (A)
32 	65% 	45% 	≤ 90 gil 	Item 1 	Item 2 	Common 	Rare
32 	65% 	45% 	≤ 90 gil 	Potion 	Onion Bolts 	Knot of Rust 	Meteorite (A)
33 	65% 	40% 	≤ 90 gil 	Potion 	Potion 	Common 	Rare
33 	65% 	40% 	≤ 90 gil 	Potion 	Potion 	Knot of Rust 	Meteorite (A)
34 	65% 	40% 	≤ 90 gil 	Phoenix Down 	Phoenix Down 	Common 	Rare
34 	65% 	40% 	≤ 90 gil 	Phoenix Down 	Phoenix Down 	Knot of Rust 	Meteorite (A)
35 	65% 	40% 	≤ 90 gil 	Hi-Potion 	Hi-Potion 	Common 	Rare
35 	65% 	40% 	≤ 90 gil 	Hi-Potion 	Hi-Potion 	Knot of Rust 	Meteorite (A)
36 	25% 	0% 	N/A 	Diamond Armlet 	Diamond Armlet 	Diamond Armlet 	Diamond Armlet
37 	5% 	30% 	≤ 400 gil	X-Potion 	X-Potion 	Common 	Rare
37 	5% 	30% 	≤ 400 gil	X-Potion 	X-Potion 	Knot of Rust 	Meteorite (A)
;Original
Chest	Spawns	Holds Gil%	Normal Treasure	Normal Treasure	Normal Treasure	Diamond Armlet Treasure	Diamond Armlet Treasure	Diamond Armlet Treasure
22 	68% 	30% 	Gil 	Item 	Item 	Gil 	Common 	Rare
22 	68% 	30% 	≤ 90 gil 	Hi-Potion 	Hi-Potion 	≤ 500 gil 	Knot of Rust 	Hi-Ether
23 	68% 	30% 	Gil 	Item 	Item 	Gil 	Common 	Rare
23 	68% 	30% 	≤ 90 gil 	Hi-Potion 	Hi-Potion 	≤ 500 gil 	Knot of Rust 	Elixir
24 	68% 	30% 	Gil 	Item 1 	Item 2 	Gil 	Common 	Rare
24 	68% 	30% 	≤ 90 gil 	Potion 	Remedy 	≤ 500 gil 	Knot of Rust 	Hi-Ether
25 	68% 	30% 	Gil 	Item 1 	Item 2 	Gil 	Common 	Rare
25 	68% 	30% 	≤ 90 gil 	Potion 	Ether 	≤ 500 gil 	Knot of Rust 	Hi-Ether
26 	68% 	30% 	Gil 	Item 1 	Item 2 	Gil 	Common 	Rare
26 	68% 	30% 	≤ 90 gil 	Potion 	Remedy 	≤ 500 gil 	Knot of Rust 	Hi-Ether
27 	68% 	30% 	Gil 	Item 1 	Item 2 	Gil 	Common 	Rare
27 	68% 	30% 	≤ 90 gil 	Hi-Potion 	Phoenix Down 	≤ 500 gil 	Knot of Rust 	Hi-Ether
28 	68% 	30% 	Gil 	Item 1 	Item 2 	Gil 	Common 	Rare
28 	68% 	30% 	≤ 350 gil 	Potion 	Remedy 	≤ 2,000 gil 	Knot of Rust 	Elixir
29 	68% 	30% 	Gil 	Item 1 	Item 2 	Gil 	Common 	Rare
29 	68% 	30% 	≤ 350 gil 	Hi-Potion 	Phoenix Down 	≤ 2,000 gil 	Knot of Rust 	Elixir
=== Corridor of Sand ===
;Zodiac
Chest	Spawns	Holds Gil%	Gil 	Normal Treasure	Normal Treasure	Diamond Armlet Treasure	Diamond Armlet Treasure
38 	80% 	40% 	≤ 50 gil 	Potion 	Potion 	Common 	Rare
38 	80% 	40% 	≤ 50 gil 	Potion 	Potion 	Knot of Rust 	Meteorite (A)
39 	65% 	40% 	≤ 60 gil 	Item 1 	Item 2 	Common 	Rare
39 	65% 	40% 	≤ 60 gil 	Potion 	Onion Arrows 	Knot of Rust 	Meteorite (A)
40 	65% 	40% 	≤ 50 gil 	Antidote 	Antidote 	Common 	Rare
40 	65% 	40% 	≤ 50 gil 	Antidote 	Antidote 	Knot of Rust 	Meteorite (C)
41 	65% 	40% 	≤ 50 gil 	Echo Herbs 	Echo Herbs 	Common 	Rare
41 	65% 	40% 	≤ 50 gil 	Echo Herbs 	Echo Herbs 	Knot of Rust 	Meteorite (A)
42 	65% 	40% 	≤ 55 gil 	Eye Drops 	Eye Drops 	Common 	Rare
42 	65% 	40% 	≤ 55 gil 	Eye Drops 	Eye Drops 	Knot of Rust 	Meteorite (A)
43 	65% 	40% 	≤ 50 gil 	Potion 	Potion 	Common 	Rare
43 	65% 	40% 	≤ 50 gil 	Potion 	Potion 	Knot of Rust 	Meteorite (A)
44 	65% 	40% 	≤ 50 gil 	Item 1 	Item 2 	Common 	Rare
44 	65% 	40% 	≤ 50 gil 	Potion 	Broadsword 	Knot of Rust 	Meteorite (B)
45 	60% 	40% 	≤ 80 gil 	Ether 	Ether 	Common 	Rare
45 	60% 	40% 	≤ 80 gil 	Ether 	Ether 	Knot of Rust 	Meteorite (A)
46 	70% 	45% 	≤ 100 gil	Item 1 	Item 2 	Common 	Rare
46 	70% 	45% 	≤ 100 gil	Phoenix Down 	Steel Gorget 	Knot of Rust 	Meteorite (A)
;Original
Chest	Spawns	Holds Gil%	Normal Treasure	Normal Treasure	Normal Treasure	Diamond Armlet Treasure	Diamond Armlet Treasure	Diamond Armlet Treasure
30 	65% 	30% 	Gil 	Item 1 	Item 2 	Gil 	Common 	Rare
30 	65% 	30% 	≤ 100 gil 	Potion 	Balance Mote 	≤ 1,000 gil 	Knot of Rust 	Holy Mote
31 	65% 	30% 	Gil 	Item 1 	Item 2 	Gil 	Common 	Rare
31 	65% 	30% 	≤ 100 gil 	Potion 	Onion Shot 	≤ 1,000 gil 	Knot of Rust 	Holy Mote
32 	65% 	30% 	Gil 	Item 1 	Item 2 	Gil 	Common 	Rare
32 	65% 	30% 	≤ 120 gil 	Potion 	Ether 	≤ 1,000 gil 	Knot of Rust 	Holy Mote
33 	65% 	30% 	Gil 	Item 	Item 	Gil 	Common 	Rare
33 	65% 	30% 	≤ 120 gil 	Potion 	Potion 	≤ 1,000 gil 	Knot of Rust 	Hi-Ether
34 	65% 	30% 	Gil 	Item 1 	Item 2 	Gil 	Common 	Rare
34 	65% 	30% 	≤ 120 gil 	Potion 	Echo Herbs 	≤ 1,000 gil 	Knot of Rust 	X-Potion
== Locations ==
* Galtea Downs (to Rabanastre)
* Corridor of Sand
* Wyrm's Nest (to Dalmasca Estersand)
* The Midfault
* Shimmering Horizons (to Zertinan Caverns and Giza Plains)
* Windtrace Dunes
* The Western Divide (to the Ogir-Yensa Sandsea)
== Quests ==
=== Hunts ===
The Thextera is a mark found within the Galtea Downs area. The hunt can be undertaken as soon as Vaan returns to Rabanastre from the Rogue Tomato hunt. Its petitioner is Gatsly found in the Sandsea tavern. Being a mutant wolf, Thextera usually appears with a pack of Wolves.
The Ring Wyrm is a Rank III Mark that becomes available after the player vanquishes the Wyvern Lord. It can be found in the Windtrace Dunes area during a sandstorm, but its petitioner is Balzac in Rabanastre's Lowtown.
=== Rare Game ===
The Kaiser Wolf is a Trophy Rare Game enemy found in the Corridor of Sand area. It has a 40% chance of spawning after the Lindbur Wolf is killed. The player must have spoken to the "Huntmaster" in Phon Coast and defeated Thalassinon, which will trigger the start of the Rare Game quest.
The Kaiser Wolf appears in the eastern end of the area once the party defeats another Rare Game called the Lindbur Wolf, found in the isolated section of the Shimmering Horizons area. The player must not leave the Westersand after defeating the Lindbur Wolf, or the Kaiser Wolf will not spawn. If the player leaves this area, they must defeat the Lindbur Wolf again.
The Lindbur Wolf is notable for allowing the player to acquire a powerful dagger, Gladius, early. It can be found in the separate northeast area of Shimmering Horizons once twenty wolves have been killed in the Dalmasca Westersand, not to be confused with the northwest entry leading to a detached area where Alpha Wolves spawn. The wolves do not have to be chained. The zone out glitch is a useful way to obtain multiple Gladius daggers early on.
Dustia appears in the Corridor of Sand when at least one party member has less than 10% of their max HP remaining. Dustia can be used to level grind (see below).
Fideliant has a 20% chance of spawning every time the player moves into The Midfault zone.
=== Level and gil grinding ===
The Rare Game Dustia (see above) can be spawned as soon as the player can leave Rabanastre and Phoenix Downs can be bought from the merchant right outside Nalbina Fortress, past the Estersand once the player has access to Giza Plains. Being an undead, Dustia can be simply defeated by using a Phoenix Down on it.
The Book of Orgain loot is dropped commonly, and it sells for a lot of gil, allowing the player to buy more Phoenix Downs. There is risk involved, as Dustia casts Dark, which may kill the player's character if they do not defeat Dustia soon enough. This monster is good for speedy leveling because it is offers over a thousand EXP, 3 LP, valuable drops including the Flame Staff, and is chainable via the zone out glitch.
For leveling purposes, it is best to use this exploit at the beginning of the game because subsequent characters' levels are determined by, and approximately one or two levels higher than, Vaan's level.
=== Earth Tyrant ===
The Earth Tyrant is an optional boss located in the Wyrm's Nest section and is the cause of the heavy sandstorms in the area. Encountering the Earth Tyrant is possible after receiving the Windvane, an item that quiets the sandstorm enough to allow the party access. The parts from the Windvane can be obtained by talking to NPCs around Rabanastre after the events at the Tomb of Raithwall.
At the Rabanastre Westgate, the green bangaa Rimzat will ask Vaan to gather information on sandstorms. After agreeing to help him, the player should go to the fountain at the crossroad of the gates, and look for a man sitting in the fountain by the name of Cotze who will tell Vaan to go to Lowtown to find his friend Northon, who is near the entrance to the Garamsythe Waterway. Northon will explain about the Windvane and why he and Cotze split it, and directs Vaan to his half in the Dalmasca Westersand.
Northon hid his half of the Windvane under a Dynast Cactus in the Windtrace Dunes area in Dalmasca Westersand. It is in a small, closed-off area only accessible from the Shimmering Horizons area. A Dynast Cactus is a large, sometimes flowering cactus. There will be two Dynast Cacti in the area. The player should go north and look for a cactus against the west wall and examine it to get Northon's half of the Windvane, the Wind Globe. Back at the Westgate Rimzat, Cotze, and Northon have met. Cotze should give his half, and Vaan will get the Windvane.
With the Windvane the party can access the northern part of Westersand, previously blocked off by a sandstorm. Earth Tyrant attacks as soon as the party enters the area. The party's recommended level for taking it on is somewhere around 27 - 30. After felling it, the player can pass through the area to the north bank of Dalmasca Estersand.
== Enemies ==
* Cactoid (Docile)
* Cactite (Docile)
* Alraune
* Dive Talon (Docile)
* Wolf
* Sleipnir
* Urstrix
* Cockatrice
* Gnoma Entite (Sandstorm only)
* Earth Tyrant (Optional Boss)
* Lindbur Wolf (Rare)
* Kaiser Wolf (Rare)
* Dustia (Rare)
* Fideliant (Rare)
* Thextera (Mark)
* Ring Wyrm (Mark, sandstorm only)
== Friendly NPC ==
* Rabanastre Watch
== Shops ==
=== Lohen ===
The items available for purchase change throughout the game. These items may not all be available at the same time.
==== Weapons ====
;Original
Name 	Cost
After the Leviathan; before Treaty-Blade	After the Leviathan; before Treaty-Blade
Iron Sword 	1,200 gil
Oak Staff 	400 gil
Javelin 	1,400 gil
Assassin's Dagger 	1,400 gil
Capella 	1,400 gil
Oaken Pole 	1,300 gil
Aevis Killer 	1,500 gil
Zwill Blade 	1,700 gil
Cherry Staff 	800 gil
Broadsword 	400 gil
Dagger 	200 gil
Shortbow 	500 gil
Altair 	500 gil
Longsword 	700 gil
Mage Masher 	700 gil
Silver Bow 	1,000 gil
After obtaining Treaty-Blade 	After obtaining Treaty-Blade
Gungnir 	17,000 gil
;Zodiac
Name 	Cost
After Ondore's Estate	After Ondore's Estate
Ancient Sword 	2,450 gil
Kogarasumaru 	2,500 gil
Musk Stick 	3,040 gil
Killer Bow 	2,500 gil
War Hammer 	2,500 gil
Bhuj 	2,200 gil
Wizard's Staff 	1,350 gil
==== Armor ====
;Original
Name 	Cost
After the Leviathan; before Treaty-Blade	After the Leviathan; before Treaty-Blade
Leather Headgear 	500 gil
Bronze Chestplate 	500 gil
Topkapi Hat 	500 gil
Kilimweave Shirt 	500 gil
Sallet 	1,000 gil
Scale Armor 	1,000 gil
Buckler 	1,000 gil
Horned Hat 	700 gil
Ringmail 	700 gil
Calot Hat 	700 gil
Shepherd's Bolero 	700 gil
Headguard 	200 gil
Leather Breastplate 	300 gil
Pointy Hat 	300 gil
Silken Shirt 	300 gil
Bronze Helm 	700 gil
Bronze Armor 	700 gil
Leather Shield 	600 gil
;Zodiac
Name 	Cost
After Ondore's Estate	After Ondore's Estate
Balaclava 	1,000 gil
Windbreaker 	1,000 gil
Wizard's Hat 	1,000 gil
Wizard's Robes 	1,000 gil
Barbut 	1,800 gil
Linen Cuirass 	1,800 gil
Round Shield 	1,100 gil
==== Accessories ====
;Original
Name 	Cost
Bangle 	500 gil
Leather Gorget 	1,500 gil
Rose Corsage 	800 gil
After the Leviathan 	After the Leviathan
Steel Gorget 	1,500 gil
Armguard 	800 gil
Tourmaline Ring 	300 gil
Gauntlets 	1,200 gil
Battle Harness 	1,000 gil
After obtaining Treaty-Blade	After obtaining Treaty-Blade
Agate Ring 	3,000 gil
;Zodiac
Name 	Cost
After Ondore's Estate 	After Ondore's Estate
Black Belt 	600 gil
Rose Corsage 	800 gil
Leather Gorget 	1,200 gil
Tourmaline Ring 	300 gil
Steel Gorget 	1,300 gil
Argyle Armlet 	600 gil
Bangle 	500 gil
After obtaining Treaty-Blade	After obtaining Treaty-Blade
Firefly 	1,600 gil
==== Magicks ====
;Original
Name 	Cost
Vox 	300 gil
Stona 	800 gil
Water 	800 gil
Immobilize 	600 gil
Disable 	600 gil
Break 	900 gil
Reflect 	800 gil
Blind 	200 gil
Protect 	200 gil
Poison 	500 gil
Shell 	300 gil
Silence 	400 gil
Dark 	500 gil
Once Sky Fortress Bahamut appears	Once Sky Fortress Bahamut appears
Renew 	30,600 gil
;Zodiac
Name 	Cost
After Ondore's Estate	After Ondore's Estate
Cura 	2,000 gil
Aero 	1,200 gil
Gravity 	2,300 gil
Raise 	1,800 gil
Aqua 	700 gil
Disable 	700 gil
Shell 	250 gil
Protect 	250 gil
Blizzard 	240 gil
Poisona 	320 gil
Vox 	300 gil
Thunder 	200 gil
Immobilize 	500 gil
Dark 	500 gil
Blindna 	200 gil
Cure 	200 gil
Fire 	180 gil
Slow 	200 gil
==== Ammunition ====
;Original
Name	Cost
― 	―
;Zodiac
Name 	Cost
Onion Arrows	100 gil
Onion Bolts 	100 gil
Onion Shot 	100 gil
Onion Bombs 	100 gil
==== Technicks ====
;Original
Name	Cost
― 	―
;Zodiac
Name 	Cost
After Ondore's Estate	After Ondore's Estate
Poach 	5,000 gil
Horology 	2,000 gil
Charge 	1,500 gil
First Aid 	600 gil
Libra 	400 gil
==== Items ====
;Original
Name 	Cost
Potion 	70 gil
Antidote 	50 gil
Eye Drops 	50 gil
Phoenix Down	250 gil
Echo Herbs 	50 gil
Gold Needle 	100 gil
Alarm Clock 	50 gil
Handkerchief	50 gil
;Zodiac
Name 	Cost
After Ondore's Estate	After Ondore's Estate
Nu Khai Sand 	50 gil
Chronos Tear 	60 gil
Gold Needle 	80 gil
Prince's Kiss 	50 gil
Handkerchief 	50 gil
Phoenix Down 	200 gil
Echo Herbs 	50 gil
Antidote 	50 gil
Eye Drops 	50 gil
Potion 	60 gil
==== Gambits ====
;Original
Name 	Cost
After the Leviathan; before Treaty-Blade	After the Leviathan; before Treaty-Blade
Ally: any 	50 gil
Ally: party leader 	50 gil
Ally: HP < 80% 	50 gil
Ally: HP < 70% 	50 gil
Ally: HP < 60% 	50 gil
Ally: HP < 50% 	50 gil
Ally: HP < 40% 	50 gil
Ally: HP < 30% 	50 gil
Ally: HP < 20% 	50 gil
Ally: MP < 80% 	50 gil
Ally: MP < 70% 	50 gil
Ally: MP < 60% 	50 gil
Ally: MP < 50% 	50 gil
Ally: MP < 40% 	50 gil
Ally: MP < 30% 	50 gil
Ally: MP < 20% 	50 gil
Ally: status = Sleep 	50 gil
Ally: status = Confuse 	50 gil
Ally: status = HP Critical 	50 gil
Foe: any 	50 gil
Foe: targeting leader 	100 gil
Foe: targeting self 	100 gil
Foe: targeting ally 	100 gil
Foe: status = Sleep 	50 gil
Foe: status = Oil 	50 gil
Foe: status = Disable 	50 gil
Foe: status = Immobilize 	50 gil
Foe: status = Reflect 	50 gil
Foe: status = HP Critical 	50 gil
Foe: flying 	100 gil
Self 	50 gil
;Zodiac
Name	Cost
― 	―
== Musical themes ==
The theme of Dalmasca Westersand is called simply "The Dalmasca Westersand".
== Map ==
The map can be bought from a Cartographer's Guild moogle in Rabanastre Southern Plaza for 550 gil.
Map from the original Final Fantasy XII that includes all treasure information.
== Other appearances ==
=== Pictlogica Final Fantasy ===
Category:Locations in Final Fantasy XII
Category:Deserts
de:Westwüste Dalmascas