Mastering Final Fantasy 16: Expert Strategies to Conquer Ahriman & Its Elusive Location

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How to Beat Ahriman in Final Fantasy 16

With combat playing a crucial role in the overall experience of Final Fantasy 16, Square Enix aims to provide players with more than just a challenging storyline. In fact, a significant portion of the game's additional content revolves around combat, including the notorious marks.

Although these bounty hunts are considered optional side quests, they offer valuable rewards such as experience points, ability points, and rare crafting materials. These materials aid Clive Rosfield in crafting superior equipment at the blacksmith's shop. For players seeking assistance in defeating the Ahriman Notorious Mark during the bounty hunt, this guide will prove invaluable.

Where to Find Ahriman in Final Fantasy 16

In the game, Ahriman is the initial encounter for players and this one-eyed creature is hard to overlook. As players embark on The Gathering Storm main quest, they will eventually reach Riddock's Jump where they will come across this formidable foe located south of Sorrowise in Rosaria.

How to Beat Ahriman in Final Fantasy 16

When it comes to formidable foes in Final Fantasy 16, Ahriman proves to be no exception. To emerge victorious, it is crucial to exhibit nimbleness and hone your skills in parrying and dodging with impeccable timing. This otherworldly creature boasts a variety of attacks that demand your attention:

At range, it will fire lightning balls that travel slowly, so they can be easily avoided.

A more dangerous attack is the use of its laser, so be sure to dodge when it approaches Clive.

Ahriman is always eager to teleport away when under attack, so always stay close to keep the pressure up with Eikonic Abilities or combos.

Beware when Ahriman casts the spell Doom. Clive cannot evade its effects, but once the four orbs vanish and a wide radius forms on the ground, swiftly move out of the area to prevent immediate death.

Utilizing Charged Magic is consistently beneficial, and employing Phoenix Shift is an effective method to approach this cunning adversary. Lunges and Shift Strikes will be invaluable in defeating this foe for every player.

Once Ahriman is brought down, players will obtain 5,000 Gil, 10 Renown, as well as Meteorite and Magicked Ash for crafting purposes.

Final Fantasy 16 is exclusively available for PlayStation 5.