Final Fantasy 16features a wide range of side activities for Clive Rosfield to pursue when taking a break from his main journey. These opportunities for adventure are presented linearly, with new quests usually added after large story moments. The rewards for these quests range from the most common materials and gil (currency), to one of a kind items that are required to craft some of the game’s most powerful weapons and upgrades. This fact alone makesFinal Fantasy 16’s side quests worth pursuing.
The game’s core side-quests are broken down into two types, easily distinguished by their quest markers. A third type of side quest, known as ‘Hunts,’ are given by a specific NPC, and are essentially impossible to miss. By completing all the side content available, Clive will considerably expand the game’s story and lore, improve his storage capacity, and receive all the crafting materials he’ll ever need.
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This guide is a work in progress. Links to each side-quest will be added as they become available.
FF16 Side Quests Explained
Side quests inFinal Fantasy 16work similarly to many linear-style games. Clive will slowly make his way through each main mission, and every so often, a new batch of side quests will be unlocked. These quests are distinguished by two types of green and white quest markers:
Allient Reports:
At a certain point in the game, Clive will return to Pheonix’s Gate. Once this mission is complete, he will unlocka feature known as Allient Reports. This will allow Clive to see every quest currently available to him.
Hunts:
Hunts are a special type of side-quest that task Clive with going after high-value bounties, known asNotorious Marksin the world ofFF16.The Hunt Board will unlock after the main quest titled “The Gathering Storm.”
All FF16 Side Quests Before The Final Time Jump
Final Fantasy 16’s main story features two time jumps. There are 12 side-quests that can be missed if Clive does not complete them before the second time jump. Luckily,Final Fantasy 16features a clear ‘Point of No Return’ notice, so verify to pay attention to all text boxes. The 12 side-quests will be noted on the list below.
“Make Do and Mend”
“Food for Thought”
“Dying on the Vine”
“Moving Heaven and Earth”
“While the Cat’s Away”
“Friend of the People”
“Needs of the Many”
A Note on Rewards:
Remember that all side-quests usually reward the player with various items, including crafting materials, as well as EXP, AP, and Gil. The exact amount of each reward can fluctuate depending on combat performance, so it is difficult to pin down a reliable amount.
All FF16 Side Quests After Final Time Jump
Story-Based Side Quests:
These side-quests by an exclamation mark in a green bubble. They provide a wide range of rewards, but are seperate from the Item-Based missions that provide many of Clive’s key upgrades.
“The Weight of Command”
“A Bone to Pick”
“Onward to Discovery”
“Bearer of Good News”
“Live and Let Live”
“An Eye for an Eye”
“Not to be Outdone”
“Carved in Stone”
“Rekindling the Flame”
“Tears of Mercy”
“Rekindling the Flame II”
“Lines in the Sand”
“Laid to Rest”
“Litany of Errors”
“Nobody’s Tool”
“A Tail to Tell”
“Lines in the Sand II”
“Trial and Error”
“Where There’s a Will”
“Three’s Company”
“More Than Words”
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Item-Based Side Quests:
These side quests are distinguished by a small ‘plus’ symbol in a green bubble. These quests can be seen as ‘Key Item’ quests, rewarding Clive with some of the game’s most important upgrades.
“Blacksmith’s Blues”
“The Root of the Problem”
