The Epic Saga of Final Fantasy 16: Unveiling Riveting Story Chapters, Legendary Hunts, and Epic Side Quests!
Discover the captivating world of Final Fantasy 16 with a comprehensive guide to its main story chapters, thrilling notorious mark hunts, and must-embark worthwhile side quests Plan your journey wisely with this essential overview
Players diving into a JRPG should anticipate investing countless hours, particularly with Final Fantasy 16, as it offers a New Game+ mode that allows for further exploration. Alongside numerous optional side quests and hunts, players can potentially spend over 50 hours engrossed in the world of Valisthea.
In Final Fantasy 16, there are a total of 48 main story chapters, enabling players to embark on Clive Rosfield's journey and uncover the fate of Valisthea. Additionally, a plethora of side quests and optional content will allow players to further develop the main protagonist while progressing towards an extraordinary climax.
Every Main Chapter in Final Fantasy 16
Listed below is every main chapter in the JRPG, with pivotal moments pushing the narrative along and introducing new concepts and mechanics to the player.
Introduction
Sunrise, Sunset
Lost in a Fog
Flight of the Fledgling
A Chance Encounter
Hide, Hideaway
Fanning Embers
Louder than Words
The Dead of Night
Headwind
Wings of Change
Awakening
The Wages of Guilt
The Hunter and the Hunted
Homecoming
Holding On
Buried Memories
The Meaning of Life
Righting Wrongs
The Crystals' Curse
Cid the Outlaw
Home, Sweet Home
The Gathering Storm
Bloodlines
Black Light Burns
Here Be Monsters
Fire and Ice
After the Storm
Capital Punishment
Bolts from the Blue
Riddle of the Sands
Into the Darkness
Out of the Shadow
Onward
Fire in the Sky
Things Fall Apart
Cloak and Dagger
Evenfall
A Song of Hope
Full Steam
Through the Maelstrom
Across the Narrow
Footfalls in Ash
The Last King
Brotherhood
Streets of Madness
Back to Their Origin
The main story content in Final Fantasy 16 will typically require players approximately 35 to 40 hours to complete, depending on their skill level in the combat system, which requires dodging and precise timing. For those seeking a smoother experience, exploring side quests and undertaking bounty hunts to strengthen Clive's equipment will extend the overall playtime by approximately 10 to 15 hours.
Every Notorious Mark Bounty Hunt
Bringing down all of these beasts and enemies will result in a substantial gain of XP, Gil, Renown, and Ability Points, as well as acquiring certain crafting materials that have the potential to unlock formidable equipment upgrades.
C-Rank Hunts
Ahriman
Aruna (The Angel of Death)
Soul Stingers
Grimalkin
The Pack
B-Rank Hunts
Dozmare
Holy Trumpitour (The Man in Black)
Carrot
Bomb King
Belphegor
Sekhret
Severian
Fastitocalon (A Hill to Die On)
The Ten of Clubs
A-Rank Hunts
The Nine of Knives
Flan Prince (Muddy Murder)
The Mageth Brothers
Dread Comet
Knight of the Splendent Heart
Kuzu
Bygul
Terminus (The Blood Moon)
Prince of Death (The Grim Reaper)
Gizamaluk (The Wailing Banshee)
Thanatos (Usher to the Underworld)
Gobermouch
Agni
S-Rank Hunts
Atlas (The Breaker of Worlds)
Svarog (Ruin Reawakened)
Gorgimera (The Tricephalic Terror)
Pandemonium
Behemoth King (The Masterless Marauder)
Worthwhile Side Quests
With over 75 side quests to complete, the sheer volume can overwhelm any player. Nevertheless, prioritizing the most impactful ones is essential to maximize efficiency. Presented here is a comprehensive compilation of all the side quests that are truly worth pursuing during the initial playthrough.
Quest | Reward |
|---|---|
Ambrosia's Tack (Curiosity) | |
Martelle Apples (Curiosity) | |
Drakeslayer's Belt Design Draft (Curiosity) & Drakeslayer's Bracelets Design Draft (Curiosity) | |
Morganbeard Extract (Curiosity) | |
Payback | Cid's Goblet (Curiosity) |
Excalibur Design Draft (Curiosity) | |
Treated Potion Satchel (Curiosity) | |
For Great Justice II | Hanged Man Signboard (Curiosity) |
Blacksmith's Blues III | Ouroboros Design Draft (Curiosity) & The Sons of Ouroboros Design Draft (Curiosity) |
Please Sir, Can I have Some Morbol? | Invigorated Morganbeard Extract (Curiosity) |
Blacksmith's Blues IV | Ragnarok (Weapon), Cracked Anvil (Curiosity) & Gotterdammerung Design Draft (Curiosity) |
Even Weirder Science | Expanded Potion Satchel (Curiosity) |
Rekindling the Flame II | Martha's Rest Signboard (Curiosity) |
Trading Places II | Crimson Caravans Signboard (Curiosity) |
More than Words | Charred Sparring Sword (Curiosity) |
An Inconvenient Truth | Scholar's Bonnet (Curiosity) |
A Tale to Tell | Stolas Quill (Curiosity) |
Aiming High | Model Airship (Curiosity) |
Silver Linings | Winter Mead (Curiosity) |
Where There's Will | Rusted Battlehelm (Curiosity) |
Priceless | Snow Daisy Garland (Curiosity) |
Three's Company | The Triunity Accord (Curiosity) |
Lines in the Sand II | Briar's Kiss Signboard (Curiosity) |
Duty Undying II | Clayhearth Signboard (Curiosity) |
Under New Management II | Veil Signboard (Curiosity) |
Final Fantasy 16 is exclusively available for PlayStation 5.
