I started this challenge because I have already beaten FFIV on the Game Boy and wanted to make the hard type version even harder (not to mention give me a reason to play it instead of FFV VI or Chrono Trigger)
The challenge is...
LOWEST LEVEL POSSIBLE! Basically that means I'm going to try to skip all battles except bosses. There are bosses that may require leveling up but I hope to beat the game with the highest character's level around 27. I haven't found an FAQ on this so if I can pull this off well I think I may make one. The challenge has proved challenging (I'm stuck on Baigan). I will list all the times that I leveled up.
Part 1- Mist Cave
I escaped al battles, gathered all the chests and easily defeated the First boss
Boss 1-Mist Dragon
Levels when facing it beginning stats (Cecil lvl 10 Kain lvl 10)
This battle was really easy attack constantly until you think its going to go into mist form. I don't recommend jump seeing as you can it him accenditally when he is in mist form. No healing was necassary, as long as you don't attack during mist form you'll win.
This battle causes Cecil to level up 1.
Well wish me luck at the moment I'm at Baigan I will continue my updates.