While exploring Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time, players will come across numerous locations, some of which are not mandatory for progression. However, skipping these areas means missing out on a wealth of additional content and potential features.

One such optional location is Fort Gardhart, situated in the West Greatgut Plains. As a later-game area, it can initially be tricky to find and requires players to fulfill certain tasks to gain entry. Here’s your guide on accessing Fort Gardhart in Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time.

Locating Fort Gardhart in Fantasy Life i

To get to Fort Gardhart in Fantasy Life i, your first stop should be the West Greatgut Plains. This area is located centrally on the Ginormosia map, characterized by a body of water and a castle.

As depicted in the map image, you will find a bridge entrance located in the eastern section of the West Greatgut Plains leading to Fort Gardhart. However, be aware that Fort Gardhart will be sealed off by a forcefield. You won’t gain immediate access and will need to meet some prerequisites beforehand.

How to Access Fort Gardhart in Fantasy Life i

Although gaining access to Fort Gardhart requires some effort, it’s worthwhile since completing this area will help weaken the final boss, making the upcoming confrontation much simpler. Remember to clear Fort Gardhart before taking on the final quest.

If you’re looking to unlock Fort Gardhart, you’ll need to complete various Shrines of Light to dismantle the forcefield. Across Ginormosia, there are 20 Shrines to discover and complete in total. Using this guide, you can find all the Shrines available in the game.

After completing enough of these Shrines, a notification will inform you that changes have occurred with the forcefield blocking Fort Gardhart’s entrance. Once this is done, you can return to the entrance and proceed inside. However, before entering, it’s advisable to gather the necessary materials for the Interfere Gear and ensure all Life types are unlocked and leveled up to at least level 15. Below are the materials you will need for the Interfere Gear:

• Eternia Fern
• Eternia Flying Fish
• Eternia Fleece
• Eternia Gem
• Eternia Log

Once you have collected these items, you can return to Fort Gardhart and enter, preparing yourself to clear it to make the final boss fight considerably easier, allowing for a smoother conclusion to your adventure.