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  • Whirlwind Builds Compared

    For clymax’s projects, click here.

    This post compares available builds of clymax’s flagship Whirlwind mod of Final Fantasy V.

    For how Whirlwind compares to other “Definitive FFV” mods, see here.

    The mod is unofficial and unaffiliated with Square Enix.

    Comparison Chart

    Note that “⏯” represents a feature that can be toggled in game.

    ReleaseBetaDevelopment
    Version0.500.583.73
    AvailabilityRHDN, RHP, Fantasy AnimeFFVC DiscordWhirlwind Fiesta, Game Jolt
    Early jobs✓✓⏯
    Self-randomizing✓✓⏯
    Random job per level up✓✓⏯
    Ability freedom3 slots3 slots4-8 slots
    LeaderboardsRetro AchievementsSpeedruns.com
    Set seeding✓✓
    Random seeding✓✓
    Saving seed state✓✓
    AchievementsRetro AchievementsFFV Central
    EventWhirlwind Fiesta
    Random job per minute⏯
    Vanilla mode⏯
    Faster movement✓
    Skip turn✓
    Character scrollingEquip, Status
    Better optimize✓
    Leader swap✓
    Vanilla bugfixes✓
    Encounter controlGame Clear any file
    Save anywhereGame Clear current file
    Job menu unlocked for random job per level upGame Clear current file
    Boost farm ratesConfig
    1-62x @
    Job outfit colors✓
    Cosmetic hair✓
    Bestiary✓
    Jukebox✓
    Fastrom✓
    Cutscene skips⏯
    Dialogue skips⏯
    Config expansion✓
    Open world (early airship, world warps, progression skips)⏯
    Randomize chests⏯
    Randomize enemies⏯
    Randomize shops⏯
    Randomize drops⏯
    Spell drops✓
    Fiesta-inspired modes⏯
    Solo mode⏯
    Permadeath mode⏯
    Blood Moon mode⏯
    Limits broken (HP, MP, damage)✓
    Extra save slots✓
    Extra equip slot✓
    Diagonal movement✓
    Day/night cycle✓
    Rename characters✓
    Early Krile✓
    Win count✓
    New weapon✓
    New boss challenge✓
    Jump button, dash button✓
    Crit button✓
    Higher difficultyConfig 1-6x
    Compatible with Tornado DLC✓

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  • “Definitive FFV” Mods Compared

    Final Fantasy V Mods

    For clymax’s projects, click here. You can also follow him on YouTube.

    For which version of each FF you should play, click here.

    This post compares “definitive Final Fantasy V” mods that have been created by the modding community over the years.

    These mods are unofficial and unaffiliated with Square Enix.

    For a conceptual diagram of these mods, click here.

    What about Pixel Remaster? Click here.

    For simpler mods that don’t change too much, click here.

    Comparison Chart

    In the chart, PF stands for Pixel Freemaster.

    PF is to be succeeded by project Omega, likely to take the form of a web patcher. However, the project is on hold pending return of the compilation producer behind PF.

    For a comparison of Whirlwind builds, see here.

    Custom Classes did not make the chart, because the mod is for the GBA version. Meanwhile, the SFC port, Super Custom Classes, is included in PF.

    Note that “⏯” represents a feature that can be toggled in game.

    PFCleanWhirlwindKimblee’s
    Released2024202420242025
    In Active DevelopmentNearing completionYesYesNearing completion
    Actively SupportedFFV CentralFFV CentralFFV CentralFFV Central
    TypeCompilationCompilationBinary editBinary edit
    Base translationGBA
    Script Port    		RPGeRPGeRPGe
    FontGBA Script PortSea of StarsRPGeRPGe
    Translation included✓✓
    Free as in beer✓✓Base version only, or Fiesta event✓
    Exclusive features or implementationsNoneClean script, Clean fonts, Clean sprites, Clean iconsAllAll
    Field dash✓✓✓
    Overworld dash✓✓
    Skip turn✓✓✓
    Character scrollingAdvancedAdvancedBasic
    Better optimize✓✓✓
    Leader swap✓✓✓
    Vanilla bugfixes✓✓✓
    Fastrom✓✓✓
    Boost farm rates2x patch2x patchConfig
    1-62x @
    Dress Code✓✓Job colors and cosmetic hair
    Page scrolling✓✓
    MSU-1✓✓
    Early jobsKick Butz
    patch    		⏯
    Ability freedom3 slots4-8 slots
    Encounters offOptional patchGame clear, any file
    Solo project✓✓
    New game plus✓
    Auto learning✓8 slots, so manually equip it✓
    Auto pits✓8 slots, so manually equip it
    Auto passages✓8 slots, so manually equip it
    Auto map✓Open-world mode
    No missables✓Open-world mode
    Easy learning✓
    Clean script✓
    Clean font option(s)✓4th-party (base version only)
    Clean sprites✓
    Clean icons✓
    ATB enhancement✓
    Early LixOptional patchOpen-world mode
    Cutscene skips⏯
    Dialogue skips⏯
    Hack options in Config instead of in optional patches✓
    Config expansion✓
    Open world (early airship, world warps, progression skips)⏯
    Self-rando (jobs, chests, enemies, shops, drops)⏯
    Spell drops✓
    Fiesta-inspired modes (4Je, 5Je)⏯
    Solo mode⏯
    Permadeath mode⏯
    Blood Moon mode⏯
    Limits broken (HP x3, MP, damage)✓
    Extra save slots✓
    Extra equip slot✓
    Diagonal movement✓
    Day/night cycle✓
    Rename characters✓
    Early Krile✓
    Bestiary✓
    Jukebox✓
    Win count✓
    New weapon✓
    Boss challenge✓
    Jump button, dash button✓
    Crit button✓
    Save anywhereGame clear, current file
    Job menu unlocked for random job per level upGame clear, current file
    Higher difficultyConfig
    1-6x
    BDL2, BDL3Tornado DLC
    Swap battle menuTornado DLC
    Upgraded Phoenix summonTornado DLC
    Break level limitTornado DLC
    Break XP limitTornado DLC
    LeaderboardsSpeedrun.com
    AchievementsBase version only
    Balance overhaul✓
    Dragon sword auto-drain✓
    Super X-Magic✓
    Passive abilities active✓
    Super Magic Sword✓
    Berserker sandworm targeting✓
    Stop singing at max stats✓

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  • Notable Western FFV Mods Diagrammed

    For clymax’s projects, click here.

    This post diagrams notable mods of Final Fantasy V that have been created by the Western modding community over the years.

    More recently, a number of definitive mods for FFV have splashed onto the scene.

    The selection of mods may be subjective, so differing opinions are welcome.

    For a comparison chart of many of these mods, click here.

    Notable Western Mods

    For more on many of these mods, see the “Featured” selection in the top navigation bar.

    Honorable mention is ludmeister’s Custom Classes mod. This mod only didn’t make the cut because it’s for the GBA version and not the SFC version of FFV. Flamepurge’s port, Super Custom Classes, is included in Pixel Freemaster, however.

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  • FF5r-IC Definitive’s Translation Frameworks Illustrated

    For clymax’s projects, click here.

    For the game notes, see here.

    This post pertains to the English translations for waterga’s definitive mod of ff5aki’s Remix mod of Final Fantasy V.

    This mod is known as FF5r-IC Definitive.

    Our localized nickname for this mod is FFV: Heroine Trilogy by waterga.

    Menu Translation

    For more info on the menu translation, see here.

    Full Translation

    For more info on the full translation, see here.

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