During your journey to the Mana Tree in Visions of Mana, you’ll be greeted with many incredible sights, such as Li’l Cactus, a creature often in peril that gives you its diary. Here’s how to find all the Li’l Cactus Diary Pages in Visions of Mana.
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Where To Find All Li’l Cactus Diary Pages in Visions of Mana
You’ll get the Li’l Cactus diary when you enter the Rime Falls in Visions of Mana. The pages can be obtained by finding Lil’ Cactus again in various spots around the game, and getting multiple entries will give you cumulative rewards, such as discounts and experience bonuses.
Each area has its own Lil’ Cactus. It often makes some wiggling noise when you approach it if they’re stuck on something. Sometimes, Lil’ Cactus is hidden in plain sight and won’t make any noise. These are by far the hardest to spot, so keep your eyes open. In fact, you might say that finding Li’l Cactus is even tougher than finding all the Nemeses and getting the ultimate weapons.
1 – Rime Falls
Automatically obtained as soon as you enter the zone and get the diary.
2 – Tianeea, Village of Fire
Next to one of the chests, quietly hiding next to the hay cart.
3 – Charred Passage
Next to the first Meridian, close to where you can complete two sidequests.
4 – Aery Passage
Close to the entrance, hiding next to a stone pillar-like structure.
5 – Longren, the Vale of Wind
Close to one of the windmills, hidden in plain sight.
6 – Mt. Gala
7 – Lefeya Drifts
Hanging on the broken bridge next to the Meridian.
8 – Etaern, the Moonlit Parish
After you exit the Etaern city, jump on the cliffs directly west of the map to find it hanging on the window.
9 – Fallow Steppe
Hanging on a cliff at the top of the Steppe, close to a chest.
10 – Rhata Harbor
Behind a building close to the Dudbear.
11 – Ledgas Bay
Directly east of the Meridian, right below one of the many tents in the bay.
12 – Pritta Ridge
Stuck on a rock to the southmost portion of the map. You can reach it via the beach by interacting with the bubbles or through the regular road.
13 – Illystana, Capital of the Deep
At the furthest point of the residential district in the city, by the garden.
14 – Luka Ruins
At the entrance of the lowest level of the Ruins. Take the Meridian and turn back.
15 – Reignus Shrine
Once you’re able to revisit the Shrine, go next to the altar to find another Lil’ Cactus.
16 – Ahrvet’s Pasture
Somewhat between two Meridians, also hiding in plain sight. It does make some sound, at least.
17 – Dura Gorge
Hanging on a cliff before the second important passage.
18 – Entwine Bridgepass
At the top of a broken pillar, right at the start of the bridge.
19 – Deade Cliffs
Between two trees close to the Western Seaboard.
20 – Khaswia Moors
At the top of a pillar in the Ancient Ruins area.
21 – Free City of Tsaata
Behind the big pillar in the city. This one makes a lot of noise.
22 – Tatoh Temple
Next to the stairs, a bit before where you can use the fire rocket.
23 – Zawhak Desert
Next to the sand-sunken ship at the middle of the zone.
24 – Gudju, The Earth Village
As soon as you cross the bridge to the south of the village, turn left to find it.
25 – Gamurda Mines
Behind a few destructible rocks in one of the rooms in the underground zone of the Mines.
26 – Mylos Woods (1)
Next to the initially closed zone, south of the area.
27 – Verdeus Borough
Hanging on the treehouse where you first met Julei.
28 – Sanctuary Entrance
Inside a pillar halfway through the zone.
29 – Log’grattzo Dark Archives
Next to the Archives’ entrance.
30 – Passagean Tomespire
As soon as you enter the second floor, next to a broken stone cube.
31 – Radiant Playhouse Terratio
Behind the theater house, right above a fountain.
32 – Temple of Wendel
Easy to spot as soon as you enter the temple, hanging next to the first bridge you cross.
33 -Castle Cresceno
You’ll see him as soon as you enter the area, right in front of the broken bridges.
34 – Wind Sanctum
Right after the monster pack with a Kid Drakonis at the start of the area. Climb upstairs and you’ll see it hanging on the wall. It’s the natural way through the zone, so it’s impossible to miss.
35 – Luka Ruins Undertemple
Directly in front of the zone’s second monster pack after the entrance, hidden beneath some rocks and vegetation.
36 – Floating Isle of Ulul
Hidden in plain sight to the north of the isle, next to a few ruins. Close to a monster pack you can use as a landmark.
37 – Dorpher Volcano
Pick the right path in the volcano, then jump behind the red crystals in the small road after freezing the lava to find it hanging on the spot.
38 – Distorted Sanctuary
Hidden behind some trees in the first Distorted Sanctuary zone, very close to the Elementite in the area. And that’ the final Li’l Cactus Diary Page you’ll need in Visions of Mana.
All Li’l Cactus Diary Pages Bonus Effects
Collecting a set amount of Li’l Cactus Diary Pages in Visions of Mana will automatically enable passives in the game. These passives can’t be disabled, and they all benefit you in a way.
| Prize Name | Effect | Pages needed |
|---|---|---|
| Cactus Spoils | Displays the number of undiscovered treasure chests and elementite spots. | 1 |
| Cactus Savings | Grants a 10% discount at shops | 5 |
| Cactus Skedaddle | Halves the time needed to escape from battle. | 10 |
| Cactus Super Savings | Grants a 20% discount at shops. | 15 |
| Cactus Smarts | Grants a 1.5x boost to EXP earned from battles. | 20 |
| Cactus Specialty | Grants a 20% discount on conversion rates at Niccolo’s Emporium. | 25 |
| Cactus Super Smarts | Grants a 2x boost to EXP earned from battles. | 30 |
| Cactus Souvenir | Receive something special from Li’l Cactus. | 38 |
The most important bonus is certainly Cactus Smarts, as it’s a permanent 50% experience bonus, ensuring you won’t ever need to grind for experience again aggressively. It becomes 100% with 30 found Cactus, making it even better and one of the best ways to level fast in Visions of Mana.
The final prize is the super-useful Cactus Soul, an Ability that passively regenerates 2% of your CS gauge every 5 seconds. Use it on whoever it’s always on your team regardless of the situation, as having frequent Class Strikes is one of the best ways to deal with late-game bosses and Nemeses.
Visions of Mana is available on PC, Xbox and Playstation.
Published: Aug 29, 2024 11:40 am