Lhusu Mines

The Lhusu Mines is a location in Ivalice in the world of Final Fantasy XII. It is located in Bhujerba, which resides on the sky continent of Dorstonis. Among the mines' interesting features is that, as it is located on a sky continent, the deeper one gets into the mines the lighter it gets. Normally the mines are protected by a paling, however, it has fallen and monsters have invaded the site. It can be speculated the paling has been allowed to fall deliberately, as to prevent the Empire from obtaining more magicite. Miners around town talk how the mines yield much less magicite and of lower quality than before, and when the party ventures inside, no mining appears to be taking place.
When the party enters the mines to rescue Penelo, the enemies' levels are 7–13. As the player gets further and goes after the mark, Antlion, and receives the key, the enemies' levels are 38–43. If the player uses the Site 11 key to unlock the gate, they get the option to venture into the deepest part of the mines where the enemies' levels rise to 59–64.
== Sage Knowledge ==
== Story ==
Like the Henne Mines, Lhusu Mines is a magicite mine. It is located near the city of Bhujerba, and previously was a major source of magicite for the Archadian Empire. Lhusu Mines is still providing the Empire's Draklor Laboratory with magicite, but it's done in secret in a venture led by Dr. Cid and funded by Vayne Solidor. Judge Ghis has come to Bhujerba to talk to Marquis Ondore about the affairs, and the two visit the mines.
Vaan, Balthier, Fran, and Basch also head into the mines to rescue Penelo, whom Ba'Gamnan is holding hostage there. Larsa Ferrinas Solidor, Vayne's younger brother, joins them as well. He uses the alias "Lamont" to stay undercover, as he wants to find out if the rumors are true about Bhujerba providing Draklor with magicite to create manufacted nethicite. Penelo is being used as bait for a trap set by several bangaa to capture Balthier, but once Balthier and friends set foot in the mine, the bangaa deem her worthless and release her.
The party explores the depths of the mine without finding Penelo. "Lamont" finds a magicite vein and his suspicions are confirmed. Balthier questions him about this and realizes "Lamont's" true identity, but before he can squeeze answers out of him, Ba'Gamnan and his gang interrupt them. Larsa runs out of the mines telling the others to follow, and Balthier and his friends have the chance to either fight Ba'Gamnan or follow Larsa.
The freed Penelo runs through the mines and bumps into Ghis and the Marquis. Ghis is furious having found a civilian in the mines that houses Empire's secrets, but Larsa steps on the scene and rescues her, taking her away with him. After Vaan and his friends find out where Penelo has gone they follow.
Later the party can return to the mines to fight several marks, including the legendary Gilgamesh.
== Locations ==
The Lhusu Mines can be ventured in from the Skycity of Bhujerba in Lhusu square.
* Shaft Entry (to Bhujerba)
* Oltam Span
* Transitway 1
* Shunia Twinspan
* Site 2
* Site 3
* Transitway 2
* Tasche Span
* Site 9
* Site 11
* Lasche Span
* Site 5
* Site 6 South
* Site 6 North
* Staging Area
* Site 7
== Treasures ==
In the original version, Knot of Rust is the most common treasure in the mines, all treasures being able to give one. Motes are the other common treasures. With the Diamond Armlet equipped there is a small chance of obtaining an Elixir or Hi-Ether from the treasures instead. During the player's first visit, there can be a treasure in Transitway 1 that may contain a Killer Bow. In Site 2 area, before the spot where Rocktoise is fought, there can be a treasure that may have the Assassin's Dagger.
Later, when the Antlion hunt becomes available, the player can venture deeper into the mines. In Site 9, behind the minecart, the player may find a Morning Star, a powerful weapon to obtain early. At the deepest end, in the cave where Antlion is fought, the player may find the original version's ultimate gun, Fomalhaut, and since the treasure respawns it is possible to to obtain multiple Fomalhauts. Deeper into the mines still, with the Site 11 Key the player can go to the deepest reaches of the mines, where Gilgamesh is fought. Treasures here are either Knots of Rust, Motes, or Ethers. The northernmost area where the player must cross through a hidden passage has a treasure that has 50% chance to spawn, but when it does, it will always be the Aegis Shield. Once the treasure has been claimed, it will never respawn. The dead-end on the northeast side of the Site 6 South area can have the armor Maximillian, and this treasure also respawns.
In the Zodiac versions, the treasures are different. At the Shaft Entry, the player can find the Silence spell. Transitway 1 has the Numerology Technick. Site 2 has a bug where the treasures there disappear after fighting Ba'Gamnan. Site 3 has some weapons. Site 9 has Indigo Pendant, a good accessory, as well as Expose, a good Technick. Site 11 has numerous good weapon, and Lache Span has Dragon Whisker. Site 5 has the Bone of Byblos, a new weapon added to the Zodiac versions. Site 6 South has the Germinas Boots near the south exit to the save crystal in the small room; the chest has a 25% chance to appear, but it always contains the Germinas Boots. Germinas Boots is one of the best accessories to equip on a Shikari or Archer to boost their damage due to their large Speed boost.
Site 6 North has Maximillian, the best heavy armor, and the Whale Whisker. In the depths of the mines, the player can find the ultimate black magick spell, Scathe, and the katana Masamune with an excellent combo-rate.
=== Shaft Entry ===
;Zodiac
Chest	Spawns	Holds Gil%	Gil 	Normal Treasure	Normal Treasure	Diamond Armlet Treasure	Diamond Armlet Treasure
1 	100% 	0% 	N/A 	Silence 	Silence 	Silence 	Silence
2 	70% 	35% 	≤ 220 gil	Item 1 	Item 2 	Common 	Rare
2 	70% 	35% 	≤ 220 gil	Aquara Mote 	Bronze Mace 	Knot of Rust 	Meteorite (A)
3 	70% 	35% 	≤ 220 gil	Item 1 	Item 2 	Common 	Rare
3 	70% 	35% 	≤ 220 gil	Aquara Mote 	Hi-Potion 	Knot of Rust 	Meteorite (A)
4 	70% 	40% 	≤ 220 gil	Item 1 	Item 2 	Common 	Rare
4 	70% 	40% 	≤ 220 gil	Aquara Mote 	Osafune 	Knot of Rust 	Meteorite (B)
5 	70% 	30% 	≤ 220 gil	Item 1 	Item 2 	Common 	Rare
5 	70% 	30% 	≤ 220 gil	Dark Mote 	Chronos Tear 	Knot of Rust 	Meteorite (A)
6 	70% 	30% 	≤ 220 gil	Item 1 	Item 2 	Common 	Rare
6 	70% 	30% 	≤ 220 gil	Aero Mote 	Ether 	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
1 	85% 	50% 	Gil 	Item 1 	Item 2 	Gil 	Common 	Rare
1 	85% 	50% 	≤ 260 gil 	Knot of Rust 	Dark Mote 	≤ 700 gil 	Knot of Rust 	Hi-Ether
2 	85% 	50% 	Gil 	Item 1 	Item 2 	Gil 	Common 	Rare
2 	85% 	50% 	≤ 270 gil 	Knot of Rust 	Onion Arrows 	≤ 700 gil 	Knot of Rust 	Hi-Ether
=== Oltam Span ===
These chests only appear in the Zodiac versions.
Chest	Spawns	Holds Gil%	Gil 	Normal Treasure	Normal Treasure	Diamond Armlet Treasure	Diamond Armlet Treasure
7 	75% 	40% 	≤ 240 gil	Item 1 	Item 2 	Common 	Rare
7 	75% 	40% 	≤ 240 gil	Dark Mote 	Topkapi Hat 	Knot of Rust 	Meteorite (B)
8 	75% 	40% 	≤ 240 gil	Item 1 	Item 2 	Common 	Rare
8 	75% 	40% 	≤ 240 gil	Aero Mote 	Onion Bombs 	Knot of Rust 	Meteorite (A)
9 	75% 	40% 	≤ 240 gil	Item 1 	Item 2 	Common 	Rare
9 	75% 	40% 	≤ 240 gil	Dark Mote 	Echo Herbs 	Knot of Rust 	Meteorite (A)
=== Transitway 1 ===
;Zodiac
Chest	Spawns	Holds Gil%	Gil 	Normal Treasure	Normal Treasure 	Diamond Armlet Treasure	Diamond Armlet Treasure
10 	75% 	30% 	≤ 270 gil	Item 1 	Item 2 	Common 	Rare
10 	75% 	30% 	≤ 270 gil	Balance Mote 	Potion 	Knot of Rust 	Meteorite (A)
11 	75% 	30% 	≤ 270 gil	Item 1 	Item 2 	Common 	Rare
11 	75% 	30% 	≤ 270 gil	Aero Mote 	Leather Headgear	Knot of Rust 	Meteorite (B)
12 	100% 	0% 	N/A 	Numerology 	Numerology 	Numerology 	Numerology
;Original
Chest	Spawns	Holds Gil%	Normal Treasure	Normal Treasure	Normal Treasure	Diamond Armlet Treasure	Diamond Armlet Treasure	Diamond Armlet Treasure
3 	79% 	50% 	Gil 	Item 1 	Item 2 	Gil 	Common 	Rare
3 	79% 	50% 	≤ 280 gil 	Knot of Rust 	Dark Mote 	≤ 660 gil 	Knot of Rust 	Elixir
4 	81% 	70% 	Gil 	Item 1 	Item 2 	Gil 	Common 	Rare
4 	81% 	70% 	≤ 220 gil 	Knot of Rust 	Killer Bow 	≤ 550 gil 	Knot of Rust 	Elixir
=== Shunia Twinspan ===
;Zodiac
Chest	Spawns	Holds Gil%	Gil 	Normal Treasure	Normal Treasure	Diamond Armlet Treasure	Diamond Armlet Treasure
13 	80% 	30% 	≤ 270 gil	Potion 	Potion 	Common 	Rare
13 	80% 	30% 	≤ 270 gil	Potion 	Potion 	Knot of Rust 	Meteorite (A)
14 	80% 	30% 	≤ 270 gil	Item 1 	Item 2 	Common 	Rare
14 	80% 	30% 	≤ 270 gil	Potion 	Aero Mote 	Knot of Rust 	Meteorite (A)
15 	80% 	30% 	≤ 270 gil	Potion 	Potion 	Common 	Rare
15 	80% 	30% 	≤ 270 gil	Potion 	Potion 	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
5 	90% 	50% 	Gil 	Item 1 	Item 2 	Gil 	Common 	Rare
5 	90% 	50% 	≤ 150 gil 	Knot of Rust 	Water Mote 	≤ 420 gil 	Knot of Rust 	Hi-Ether
6 	75% 	50% 	Gil 	Item 1 	Item 2 	Gil 	Common 	Rare
6 	75% 	50% 	≤ 150 gil 	Knot of Rust 	Dark Mote 	≤ 420 gil 	Knot of Rust 	Hi-Ether
=== Site 2 ===
;Zodiac
The treasures in Site 2 will disappear and never respawn after Ba'Gamnan attacks the party. If the player defeats Ba'Gamnan immediately, the treasures are still there, but exiting Site 2 means the treasures will disappear for good. This is deemed to be a glitch as it doesn't happen in the original version. If the player wants a particular treasure from this area, they should get it before triggering the battle with Ba'Gamnan.
Chest	Spawns	Holds Gil%	Gil 	Normal Treasure	Normal Treasure 	Diamond Armlet Treasure	Diamond Armlet Treasure
16 	70% 	30% 	≤ 260 gil	Item 1 	Item 2 	Common 	Rare
16 	70% 	30% 	≤ 260 gil	Aero Mote 	Steel Gorget 	Knot of Rust 	Meteorite (A)
17 	70% 	30% 	≤ 260 gil	Item 1 	Item 2 	Common 	Rare
17 	70% 	30% 	≤ 260 gil	Potion 	Serpent Rod 	Knot of Rust 	Meteorite (A)
18 	70% 	30% 	≤ 260 gil	Item 1 	Item 2 	Common 	Rare
18 	70% 	30% 	≤ 260 gil	Dispel Mote 	Ether 	Knot of Rust 	Meteorite (C)
19 	70% 	30% 	≤ 260 gil	Item 1 	Item 2 	Common 	Rare
19 	70% 	30% 	≤ 260 gil	Cura Mote 	Handkerchief 	Knot of Rust 	Meteorite (B)
20 	70% 	30% 	≤ 260 gil	Item 1 	Item 2 	Common 	Rare
20 	70% 	30% 	≤ 260 gil	Gravity Mote 	Assassin's Dagger	Knot of Rust 	Meteorite (A)
21 	70% 	30% 	≤ 260 gil	Item 1 	Item 2 	Common 	Rare
21 	70% 	30% 	≤ 260 gil	Hi-Potion 	Gold Needle 	Knot of Rust 	Meteorite (A)
22 	70% 	30% 	≤ 260 gil	Item 1 	Item 2 	Common 	Rare
22 	70% 	30% 	≤ 260 gil	Chronos Tear 	Battle Bamboo 	Knot of Rust 	Meteorite (A)
23 	70% 	30% 	≤ 260 gil	Item 1 	Item 2 	Common 	Rare
23 	70% 	30% 	≤ 260 gil	Aero Mote 	Phoenix Down 	Knot of Rust 	Meteorite (A)
;Original
Chest	Spawns	Holds Gil%	Gil 	Normal Treasure	Normal Treasure
7 	80% 	50% 	≤ 300 gil	Item 1 	Item 2
7 	80% 	50% 	≤ 300 gil	Knot of Rust 	Dark Mote
8 	80% 	50% 	≤ 250 gil	Item 1 	Item 2
8 	80% 	50% 	≤ 250 gil	Knot of Rust 	Water Mote
9 	80% 	50% 	≤ 250 gil	Item 1 	Item 2
9 	80% 	50% 	≤ 250 gil	Knot of Rust 	G-Self: status = REF
10 	80% 	50% 	≤ 180 gil	Item 1 	Item 2
10 	80% 	50% 	≤ 180 gil	Knot of Rust 	G-Foe: HP >= 500
11 	80% 	70% 	≤ 150 gil	Item 1 	Item 2
11 	80% 	70% 	≤ 150 gil	Knot of Rust 	Assassin's Dagger
=== Site 3 ===
;Zodiac
Chest	Spawns	Holds Gil%	Gil 	Normal Treasure	Normal Treasure	Diamond Armlet Treasure	Diamond Armlet Treasure
24 	100% 	0% 	N/A 	Multiscale 	Multiscale 	Multiscale 	Multiscale
25 	90% 	50% 	≤ 450 gil	Item 1 	Item 2 	Common 	Rare
25 	90% 	50% 	≤ 450 gil	Dark Mote 	Warp Mote 	Knot of Rust 	Meteorite (A)
26 	90% 	50% 	≤ 450 gil	Item 1 	Item 2 	Common 	Rare
26 	90% 	50% 	≤ 450 gil	Cura Mote 	Float Mote 	Knot of Rust 	Meteorite (A)
27 	90% 	50% 	≤ 450 gil	Item 1 	Item 2 	Common 	Rare
27 	90% 	50% 	≤ 450 gil	Aquara Mote 	Hastega Mote 	Knot of Rust 	Meteorite (A)
28 	90% 	50% 	≤ 450 gil	Item 1 	Item 2 	Common 	Rare
28 	90% 	50% 	≤ 450 gil	Dispel Mote 	Balance Mote 	Knot of Rust 	Meteorite (B)
29 	100% 	0% 	N/A 	Koga Blade 	Koga Blade 	Koga Blade 	Koga Blade
30 	100% 	0% 	N/A 	Tumulus 	Tumulus 	Tumulus 	Tumulus
31 	90% 	50% 	≤ 450 gil	Item 1 	Item 2 	Common 	Rare
31 	90% 	50% 	≤ 450 gil	Bio Mote 	Reflectga Mote 	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
12 	60% 	0% 	Gil 	Item 1 	Item 2 	Gil 	Common 	Rare
12 	60% 	0% 	N/A 	Knot of Rust 	Ether 	N/A 	Knot of Rust 	Elixir
13 	60% 	0% 	Gil 	Item 1 	Item 2 	Gil 	Common 	Rare
13 	60% 	0% 	N/A 	Knot of Rust 	Balance Mote 	N/A 	Knot of Rust 	Elixir
14 	60% 	0% 	Gil 	Item 1 	Item 2 	Gil 	Common 	Rare
14 	60% 	0% 	N/A 	Knot of Rust 	Ether 	N/A 	Knot of Rust 	Elixir
15 	60% 	0% 	Gil 	Item 1 	Item 2 	Gil 	Common 	Rare
15 	60% 	0% 	N/A 	Knot of Rust 	Balance Mote 	N/A 	Knot of Rust 	Elixir
16 	100% 	0% 	Gil 	Item 1 	Item 2 	Gil 	Common 	Rare
16 	100% 	0% 	N/A 	Knot of Rust 	Potion 	N/A 	Knot of Rust 	Caliper
=== Site 9 ===
;Zodiac
Chest	Spawns	Holds Gil%	Gil 	Normal Treasure	Normal Treasure	Diamond Armlet Treasure	Diamond Armlet Treasure
32 	100% 	0% 	N/A 	Indigo Pendant 	Indigo Pendant 	Indigo Pendant 	Indigo Pendant
33 	90% 	50% 	≤ 500 gil	Item 1 	Item 2 	Common 	Rare
33 	90% 	50% 	≤ 500 gil	Aquara Mote 	Cura Mote 	Knot of Rust 	Meteorite (C)
34 	90% 	50% 	≤ 500 gil	Item 1 	Item 2 	Common 	Rare
34 	90% 	50% 	≤ 500 gil	Bio Mote 	Dispel Mote 	Knot of Rust 	Meteorite (B)
35 	100% 	0% 	N/A 	Iga Blade 	Iga Blade 	Iga Blade 	Iga Blade
36 	90% 	50% 	≤ 500 gil	Item 1 	Item 2 	Common 	Rare
36 	90% 	50% 	≤ 500 gil	Dark Mote 	Aeroga Mote 	Knot of Rust 	Meteorite (A)
37 	100% 	0% 	N/A 	Expose 	Expose 	Expose 	Expose
38 	90% 	50% 	≤ 500 gil	Item 1 	Item 2 	Common 	Rare
38 	90% 	50% 	≤ 500 gil	Aero Mote 	Gravity Mote 	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
17 	60% 	60% 	Gil 	Item 1 	Item 2 	Gil 	Common 	Rare
17 	60% 	60% 	≤ 500 gil 	Knot of Rust 	Morning Star 	≤ 1,500 gil 	Knot of Rust 	Elixir
18 	60% 	0% 	Gil 	Item 1 	Item 2 	Gil 	Common 	Rare
18 	60% 	0% 	N/A 	Knot of Rust 	Fomalhaut 	N/A 	Knot of Rust 	Elixir
=== Site 11 ===
To obtain the key to open the gate to the deepest reaches of the mines, the player must first complete the hunt for Antlion. Afterward, the Site 11 Key can be found in Phon Coast Hunters' Camp, next to a fallen Bhujerban.
;Zodiac
Chest	Spawns	Holds Gil%	Gil 	Normal Treasure 	Normal Treasure 	Diamond Armlet Treasure	Diamond Armlet Treasure
39 	90% 	50% 	≤ 600 gil	Item 1 	Item 2 	Common 	Rare
39 	90% 	50% 	≤ 600 gil	Bubble Mote 	Cura Mote 	Knot of Rust 	Meteorite (B)
40 	<100% 	0% 	N/A 	Orochi 	Orochi 	Orochi 	Orochi
41 	90% 	50% 	≤ 600 gil	Item 1 	Item 2 	Common 	Rare
41 	90% 	50% 	≤ 600 gil	Bio Mote 	Oil Bombs 	Knot of Rust 	Meteorite (A)
42 	100% 	0% 	N/A 	Zwill Crossblade	Zwill Crossblade	Zwill Crossblade 	Zwill Crossblade
43 	100% 	0% 	N/A 	Golden Skullcap 	Golden Skullcap 	Golden Skullcap 	Golden Skullcap
44 	100% 	0% 	N/A 	Renewing Morion 	Renewing Morion 	Renewing Morion 	Renewing Morion
45 	90% 	50% 	≤ 600 gil	Item 1 	Item 2 	Common 	Rare
45 	90% 	50% 	≤ 600 gil	Cura Mote 	Holy Mote 	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
19 	60% 	60% 	Gil 	Item 1 	Item 2 	Gil 	Common 	Rare
19 	60% 	60% 	≤ 5,000 gil 	Knot of Rust 	Spica 	≤ 10,000 gil 	Knot of Rust 	Elixir
20 	60% 	10% 	Gil 	Item 1 	Item 2 	Gil 	Common 	Rare
20 	60% 	10% 	≤ 200 gil 	Knot of Rust 	Ether 	≤ 300 gil 	Knot of Rust 	Elixir
=== Lasche Span ===
This chest only appears in the Zodiac versions. It does not respawn.
Chest	Spawns	Holds Gil%	Gil	Normal Treasure	Diamond Armlet Treasure
44 	100% 	0% 	N/A	Dragon Whisker 	Dragon Whisker
=== Site 5 ===
;Zodiac
Chest	Spawns	Holds Gil%	Gil 	Normal Treasure 	Normal Treasure 	Diamond Armlet Treasure	Diamond Armlet Treasure
47 	90% 	50% 	≤ 600 gil	Item 1 	Item 2 	Common 	Rare
47 	90% 	50% 	≤ 600 gil	Bio Mote 	Vanishga Mote 	Knot of Rust 	Meteorite (A)
48 	90% 	50% 	≤ 600 gil	Item 1 	Item 2 	Common 	Rare
48 	90% 	50% 	≤ 600 gil	Bio Mote 	Cura Mote 	Knot of Rust 	Meteorite (B)
49 	90% 	50% 	≤ 600 gil	Item 1 	Item 2 	Common 	Rare
49 	90% 	50% 	≤ 600 gil	Dark Mote 	Dispel Mote 	Knot of Rust 	Meteorite (A)
50 	90% 	50% 	≤ 600 gil	Item 1 	Item 2 	Common 	Rare
50 	90% 	50% 	≤ 600 gil	Bio Mote 	Aeroga Mote 	Knot of Rust 	Meteorite (C)
51 	25% 	0% 	N/A 	Bone of Byblos 	Bone of Byblos 	Bone of Byblos 	Bone of Byblos
52 	25% 	0% 	N/A 	Quasimodo Boots 	Quasimodo Boots 	Quasimodo Boots 	Quasimodo Boots
53 	90% 	50% 	≤ 600 gil	Item 1 	Item 2 	Common 	Rare
53 	90% 	50% 	≤ 600 gil	Hastega Mote 	Reverse Mote 	Knot of Rust 	Meteorite (B)
54 	90% 	50% 	≤ 600 gil	Item 1 	Item 2 	Common 	Rare
54 	90% 	50% 	≤ 600 gil	Dark Mote 	Reflectga Mote 	Knot of Rust 	Meteorite (A)
55 	100% 	0% 	N/A 	Glimmering Robes	Glimmering Robes	Glimmering Robes 	Glimmering Robes
56 	90% 	50% 	≤ 600 gil	Item 1 	Item 2 	Common 	Rare
56 	90% 	50% 	≤ 600 gil	Bubble Mote 	Float Mote 	Knot of Rust 	Meteorite (A)
57 	90% 	50% 	≤ 600 gil	Item 1 	Item 2 	Common 	Rare
57 	90% 	50% 	≤ 600 gil	Warp Mote 	Lead Bolts 	Knot of Rust 	Meteorite (A)
58 	100% 	0% 	N/A 	Arcturus 	Arcturus 	Arcturus 	Arcturus
;Original
Chest	Spawns	Holds Gil%	Normal Treasure	Normal Treasure	Normal Treasure	Diamond Armlet Treasure	Diamond Armlet Treasure	Diamond Armlet Treasure
21 	60% 	0% 	Gil 	Item 1 	Item 2 	Gil 	Common 	Rare
21 	60% 	0% 	N/A 	Knot of Rust 	Vanishga Mote 	N/A 	Knot of Rust 	Elixir
22 	60% 	0% 	Gil 	Item 1 	Item 2 	Gil 	Common 	Rare
22 	60% 	0% 	N/A 	Knot of Rust 	Ether 	N/A 	Knot of Rust 	Elixir
23 	60% 	0% 	Gil 	Item 1 	Item 2 	Gil 	Common 	Rare
23 	60% 	0% 	N/A 	Knot of Rust 	Ether 	N/A 	Knot of Rust 	Elixir
24 	60% 	0% 	Gil 	Item 1 	Item 2 	Gil 	Common 	Rare
24 	60% 	0% 	N/A 	Knot of Rust 	Balance Mote 	N/A 	Knot of Rust 	Elixir
25 	100% 	0% 	Gil 	Item 1 	Item 2 	Gil 	Common 	Rare
25 	100% 	0% 	N/A 	Knot of Rust 	Ether 	N/A 	Knot of Rust 	Mirage Vest
26 	60% 	0% 	Gil 	Item 1 	Item 2 	Gil 	Common 	Rare
26 	60% 	0% 	N/A 	Knot of Rust 	Escutcheon 	N/A 	Knot of Rust 	Elixir
27 	60% 	0% 	Gil 	Item 1 	Item 2 	Gil 	Common 	Rare
27 	60% 	0% 	N/A 	Knot of Rust 	Warp Mote 	N/A 	Knot of Rust 	Elixir
28 	60% 	0% 	Gil 	Item 1 	Item 2 	Gil 	Common 	Rare
28 	60% 	0% 	N/A 	Knot of Rust 	Float Mote 	N/A 	Knot of Rust 	Elixir
=== Site 6 South ===
;Zodiac
Chest	Spawns	Holds Gil%	Gil 	Normal Treasure 	Normal Treasure 	Diamond Armlet Treasure	Diamond Armlet Treasure
59 	100% 	0% 	N/A 	Magepower Shishak	Magepower Shishak	Magepower Shishak 	Magepower Shishak
60 	90% 	50% 	≤ 600 gil	Item 1 	Item 2 	Common 	Rare
60 	90% 	50% 	≤ 600 gil	Aquara Mote 	Holy Mote 	Knot of Rust 	Meteorite (A)
61 	90% 	50% 	≤ 600 gil	Item 1 	Item 2 	Common 	Rare
61 	90% 	50% 	≤ 600 gil	Aero Mote 	Aeroga Mote 	Knot of Rust 	Meteorite (A)
62 	90% 	50% 	≤ 600 gil	Item 1 	Item 2 	Common 	Rare
62 	90% 	50% 	≤ 600 gil	Dark Mote 	Wyrmfire Shot 	Knot of Rust 	Meteorite (A)
63 	25% 	0% 	N/A 	Germinas Boots 	Germinas Boots 	Germinas Boots 	Germinas Boots
;Original
Chest	Spawns	Holds Gil%	Normal Treasure	Normal Treasure	Normal Treasure	Diamond Armlet Treasure	Diamond Armlet Treasure	Diamond Armlet Treasure
29 	50% 	65% 	Gil 	Item 1 	Item 2 	Gil 	Common 	Rare
29 	50% 	65% 	≤ 1,000 gil 	Knot of Rust 	Maximillian 	≤ 3,000 gil 	Knot of Rust 	Scathe Mote
30 	80% 	15% 	Gil 	Item 1 	Item 2 	Gil 	Common 	Rare
30 	80% 	15% 	≤ 100 gil 	Knot of Rust 	Ether 	≤ 10,000 gil 	Knot of Rust 	Scathe Mote
=== Site 6 North ===
;Zodiac
Chest	Spawns	Holds Gil%	Gil	Normal Treasure	Diamond Armlet Treasure
64 	100% 	0% 	N/A	Maximillian 	Maximillian
65 	100% 	0% 	N/A	Whale Whisker 	Whale Whisker
;Original
Chest	Spawns	Holds Gil%	Normal Treasure	Normal Treasure	Normal Treasure	Diamond Armlet Treasure	Diamond Armlet Treasure	Diamond Armlet Treasure
31 	50% 	10% 	Gil 	Item 1 	Item 2 	Gil 	Common 	Rare
31 	50% 	10% 	≤ 1,000 gil 	Knot of Rust 	Scathe Mote 	≤ 3,000 gil 	Knot of Rust 	Scathe Mote
32 	50% 	0% 	Aegis Shield 	Aegis Shield 	Aegis Shield 	Aegis Shield 	Aegis Shield 	Aegis Shield
=== Staging Area ===
This chest only appears in the Zodiac versions. It does not respawn.
Chest	Spawns	Holds Gil%	Gil	Normal Treasure	Diamond Armlet Treasure
66 	100% 	0% 	N/A	Scathe 	Scathe
=== Site 7 ===
This chest only appears in the Zodiac versions. It does not respawn.
Chest	Spawns	Holds Gil%	Gil	Normal Treasure	Diamond Armlet Treasure
67 	100% 	0% 	N/A	Masamune 	Masamune
== Quests ==
=== Site 11 Key ===
To get deeper into the mines the player must complete the hunt for Antlion, after which the Site 11 Key appears in the Hunters' Camp in Phon Coast, on the ground next to a Fallen Bhujerban.
=== Hunts ===
The Nidhogg is the fifth mark to be listed in the Clan Primer and arguably the toughest Rank I Mark. The hunt becomes available after Vaan has masqueraded as Basch in Bhujerba, and the party has been given permission to enter Marquis Ondore's estate. Nidhogg is found in the Transitway 1 area of the Lhusu Mines, and the petitioner is conveniently located right at the mines' entrance. The player will receive a Great Serpentskin after the battle, which can be given to Dantro's wife in Dalmasca Estersand as part of the "patient in the desert" sidequest.
Diabolos is a Rank VII Mark found in the Site 11 area of the Lhusu Mines. The hunt becomes available after the events in Giruvegan. The hunt is petitioned by Miclio in Bhujerba.
Rocktoise is an Elite Mark whose hunt can be undertaken after the player returns to Rabanastre after escaping from Barheim Passage. Rocktoise was originally a small pet named Carbo, owned by a moogle named Pilika who works in the moogle-operated Technick shop in Bhujerba. Pilika had also kept a snake named Bianca, which still lingers within the shop.
The Antlion is an Elite Mark whose hunt becomes available upon reaching Mt Bur-Omisace, so if the player wishes to fight it with Larsa in the party, they should return to Rabanastre upon reaching the mountain to accept the hunt, because Larsa will leave the party if the player proceeds further in the story. Antlion can be found in the Site 9 area of the Lhusu Mines and is petitioned by Niray in Bhujerba/Staras Residence.
Gilgamesh is found in the Lhusu Mines and is fought twice. The first is on the bridge just to the west of the Gate Crystal, in a homage to the "Clash on the Big Bridge" (which is also the name of the hunt) from Final Fantasy V; a reworked version of the iconic theme plays during both fights. Gilgamesh escapes after defeat and the player must find the Site 11 Key and venture deep into the mine to Site 7. During the second fight Gilgamesh's HP is triple what he previously had, and his stats are raised.
=== Rare Game ===
There is a 20% chance Aerieel will spawn in the Oltam Span.
Gemhorn shows up in the southwestern most part of Site 11 after the player has defeated all foes in the area, including the mimic "treasure chests".
There is a 20% chance that Bombshell will appear in the Lasche Span, so one may hunt the creature by exiting and reentering the area until it spawns. One of the items the Bombshell drops is the rare weapon Yagyu Darkblade, the strongest (second in Zodiac versions) ninja sword with an attack of 80.
To find Disma the player must have spoken to the "Huntmaster" in Phon Coast and defeated Thalassinon, which will trigger the start of the Rare Game quest. Disma is found in either Site 5 or Site 6 South. It has a 5% chance of replacing a Dark Lord in the area. Once it has been felled, it will never respawn. Disma is one of the toughest monsters.
== Enemies ==
* Steeling
* Skeleton
* Skull Defender
* Slaven
* Gazer
* Vampyr
* Dullahan
* Headless
* Bug
* Dark Lord
* Pandora
* Malboro
* Aeronite
* Abysteel
* Killer Mantis
* Rocktoise (Elite Mark)
* Antlion (Elite Mark)
* Gilgamesh (Elite Mark)
* Nidhogg (Mark)
* Diabolos (Mark)
* Aerieel (Rare)
* Disma (Rare)
* Gemhorn (Rare)
* Bombshell (Rare)
* Ba'Gamnan (Boss)
* Bwagi (Boss)
* Gijuk (Boss)
* Rinok (Boss)
=== Monsters by area ===
==== Shaft Entry ====
Before Ba'Gamnan boss battle
Name 	Status	Level
Steeling 	Normal	7-8
Skull Defender	Normal	8-9
Skeleton 	Normal	8-9
After Ba'Gamnan boss battle
Name 	Status	Level
Steeling 	Normal	7-8
Skull Defender	Normal	8-9
Skeleton 	Normal	8-9
Slaven 	Normal	10-11
=== Oltam Span ===
Before Ba'Gamnan boss battle
Name 	Status	Level
Aerieel 	Rare 	12-13
Skull Defender	Normal	8-9
Steeling 	Normal	7-8
After Ba'Gamnan boss battle
Name 	Status	Level
Aerieel 	Rare 	12-13
Skull Defender	Normal	8-9
Steeling 	Normal	7-8
Slaven 	Normal	10-11
=== Transit Way 1 ===
First visit
Name 	Status	Level
Skeleton 	Normal	8-9
Skull Defender	Normal	8-9
Steeling 	Normal	7-8
Until Antlion Hunt
Name 	Status	Level
Nidhogg 	Mark 	10
Skeleton 	Normal	8-9
Skull Defender	Normal	8-9
Steeling 	Normal	7-8
=== Shunia Twinspan ===
First visit
Name 	Status	Level
Skeleton 	Normal	10-11
Skull Defender	Normal	10-11
Until Antlion Hunt
Name 	Status	Level
Skeleton 	Normal	10-11
Skull Defender	Normal	10-11
=== Site 2 ===
First visit
Name 	Status 	Level
Skull Defender	Normal 	8-9
Ba'Gamnan 	Boss (pursues)	12
Bwagi 	Boss (pursues)	11
Gijuk 	Boss (pursues)	12
Rinok 	Boss (pursues)	11
Until Antlion Hunt
Name 	Status	Level
Rocktoise 	Mark 	16
Skull Defender	Normal	10-11
== Map ==
The map can be bought from a Cartographer's Guild moogle in Lhusu Square for 650 gil.
The candle to reveal the rest of the map can be found in the southern most section of Site 5.
:Areas highlighted in red are hidden passages that do not appear on the map.
Map from the original Final Fantasy XII that includes all treasure information.
== Musical themes ==
The background music for the entirety of the Lhusu Mines is "The Stone's Secret" .
== Other appearances ==
=== Pictlogica Final Fantasy ===
=== Final Fantasy Record Keeper ===
The party heads for the Lhusu Mines to rescue Penelo, who has been taken prisoner by Ba'Gamnan and his cronies.
===Final Fantasy Brave Exvius===
==Behind the scenes==
The scene where Ba'Gamnan holds Penelo hostage in his hideout is censored from the original Japanese version of Final Fantasy XII.
== Gallery ==
Lhusu-mines-entrance.png|Entrance.
Lhusu mines.png|Near the entrance.
Lhusu-mines-ffxii.png|Party descending to the Lhusu Mines.
Lhusu-Mines-bridge.jpg|Bridge.
Lhusu-Mines-Excavation-Site.png|Excavation site.
Lhusu-mines2-ffxii.png|The party running from Ba'Gamnan.
Lhusu-Mines-FFXII.jpg|Activating a switch.
The-Lhusu-Mines-FFXII-TZA.jpg
Lhusu-Mines-Bridge.png|Big Bridge.
FFXII Lhusu Mines.png|Deep in the mines.
Gilgamesh-Appears-FFXII-TZA.png|Final chamber.
Category:Locations in Final Fantasy XII
Category:Mines
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