Quote Originally Posted by Loaf
I never knew you needed to actually grind in this game.
The first time I played this game I didn't grind at all. I made it all the way to the end with party at around level 50, and got badly beaten by Zeromus. I still had trouble with him when my party was over level 60. However, I found out afterward lowering the battle speed can make the battle significantly easier.

I found that a good place to level up is Bahamut's cave with just four characters, before you get Fosoya. It's works out quicker than grinding with five characters in the final dungeon. I went from about level 46 to level 60 in a few hours, and went on to beat Bahamut without Fosoya. As long as Rydia knows Flare and Rosa knows Holy it isn't difficult. When Kain rejoins the party he will be one level above Cecil.