I don't wanna spoil anything for you , but always remember to bring plenty of antidotes , pheonix downs , potions, and ethers if you have mages. Especially around elfhiem. Try to run from most random fights untill after class change. I was lvl 50 or so when i got to the citadel the first time.... My stats paid for it too.... If you're playin on the dos version , after you light up all the crystals , go do all of the soc dungeons starting with earthgift shrine.Dude if you get stuck anywhere on the game , just ask me for help.