Trouble in Northern Cave

[FinalBob42]

My characters are around Level 55. Many of the enemies are easy, but some of them kill you in one hit (especially the Master Tonberry). What can I do to protect myself against theses guys? Also, it is always mentioned that you can level-up in the Final cave by killing Magic Pots. It's also said that you need an elexir to kill them. Why exactly is that so?

[mr. anderson]

all you really need is ultima weapon for cloud and a double cut materia,and for the tonberrys just run away or prepare a bunch of pheonix downs because at your level there pretty hard and take a while

[FinalBob42]

Newb Question: How do you run away from battles? I can't avoid Master Tonberry going down a tunnel.

[Raistlin]

55 is kinda low...I reccomend leveling up in the forest outside of Mideel for a little while. That should make some of those monsters easier.

[BG-57]

Press and hold R1 and L1 together to run away.

Edit: Also equipping the Safety Bit accessory or casting the E-Skill Death Force protects you from instant death spells.

[Dark Matter]

Newb Question: How do you run away from battles? I can't avoid Master Tonberry going down a tunnel.
If you don't mind wasting MP, you can try using Exit materia.
...I always escape from battles.... :shame:

[McCheeze]

Instead of heading to Northern Cave why not do the loads of little extras the game has to offer. Killed the weapon yet? Found out about Clouds history? it takes a while but before you know it you level has increased loads,

[Del Murder]

If you attack a Magic Pot before using an Elixir on it it will go all nuts and not give you the big EXP and AP bonuses.