11 Chapters, 11 Missions

[Skyblade]

So, I just five-starred mission number 11. Still in Chapter 11, and haven't progressed beyond Archylte Steppes (I went back to the base camp, got the first Undying Mark, etcetera, I just haven't gone through the cave yet). I was just wondering how many more of the marks I can do before the difficulty reaches the point that the last two Crystarium Tiers are needed.

[Future Esthar]

I don´t know.
But I know for instanced that you are more than prepared to get to chapter 12.
I only completed 3 optional missions before proceeding.

[Ezme]

I did 20odd I think, up until the one that gives you chocobo capibilities was pretty easy. I think that's mark 14. I did everything in the Highlands too.

[Mo-Nercy]

I did about 5, went through the Mah'ahbra Subterrain (I'm quite sure I've spelt that wrong) and got up the bit where I could board Atomos, but then I turned right around and went all the way back to the Archlyte Steppe and now I've done about 20-30 missions.

Got to ride a chocobo too. Can't fault that. xD

[Raistlin]

1-34, 56-57 are all readily winnable at that point in the game, though for 17-30 or so you have to progress the story to get to.

35-40-ish are also winnable, but they involve starting a sidequest that you have no real hope of finishing, so even if you win you'll just have to fight them again later.