Final Fantasy VIII NJNLBL7 Challenge - Upgrading Weapons

Final Fantasy VIII No Junction, No Limit Breaks, Level 7 (NJNLBL7) Challenge Main Rules: 1) No Junction: It’s forbidden to do any Junction. Absolutely nothing. 2) No Limit Breaks: the Limit Break command in battle is forbidden. Angelo Rush is allowed (as a random Limit Break) only if it wasn’t needed to win the battle. Other random Angelo limits are forbidden. 3) Level 7: Squall is the only character to be lvl 7 at the beginning of the game, he has to stay at lvl 7 until the end of the game. Other rules: - Levelling up any character (but Squall) and at any moment is allowed. - Optional Bo...sses can be left behind, it’s better to defeat all of them! - Shopping and changing weapons is allowed. - Playing Triple Triad is forbidden. Any other side quest is allowed (for fun?). - Resting in Squall’s bedroom and hotels is allowed. Part 6: Upgrading Weapons My party needs more strength to go further. I continued my way up to Deling City, then I returned in the world map to collect all the needed items to upgrade my weapons. The best weapons I could get so far are: - Rising Sun for Rinoa (Str 7) - Flame Saber for Squall (Str 9) - Bismarck for Irvine (Str 8) - Slaying Tail for Quistis (Str 3) - Morning Star for Selphie (Str 3) - Nothing for Zell (Str 0)...lol I tried to get Maverick for Zell (Str 3), 3 seems insignificant but it makes a huge difference in this challenge! For that, I need a Dragon Fin dropped by Grendel. Unfortunately, Grendel is too powerful for my party, even with my Zombie Petrify strategy. Since the Bosses have a limited level, I’ll just level up my party if I need more strength again. I must be careful and well managing my party’s level. Next Boss: Iguions Thanks for watching.