The Ultimate Guide to Final Fantasy 16: Unveiling the Coveted Vambraces & Insider Tips

In Final Fantasy 16, players may encounter challenging moments, especially when focusing on Action or Final Fantasy mode. To overcome these challenges, it is crucial for players to equip Clive with the best gear available. This includes obtaining all the weapons, belts, and vambraces in Final Fantasy 16, which should be a top priority for players.

The game offers a variety of vambraces to choose from, most of which can be crafted and upgraded at The Black Hammer. However, it's worth noting that not all vambraces in Final Fantasy 16 can be obtained from the resident blacksmith at the hideaway. Some of the game's exceptional gear pieces are tied to specific side quests and main story missions.

Every Vambrace in Final Fantasy 16

How to Get the Imperial Infantry Bracers in Final Fantasy 16

Players will have access to the Imperial Infantry Belt from the beginning of Final Fantasy 16, though only in the present day.

How to Get the Iron Bracers in Final Fantasy 16

The Iron Bracers can be obtained during the "Hide, Hideaway" main story mission after players have conversed with Cid in his quarters. There are two options to acquire them: either purchase them from Charon's Toll for 400 Gil or craft the +1 version at The Black Hammer using one Frozen Tear and 24 Wyrrite.

Iron Bracers +1 Crafting Materials

Frozen Tear (1)

Wyrrite (24)

Iron Bracers -> Iron Bracers +1 Upgrade Materials

Iron Bracers (1)

Frozen Tear (1)

Wyrrite (4)

Iron Bracers +1 -> Iron Bracers +2 Upgrade Materials

Iron Bracers (+1)

Meteorite (+1)

How to Get the Traveler's Bands in Final Fantasy 16

The Traveler's Bands are introduced to players during the "Fanning Embers" main story mission, right after they have defeated the Midnight Raven. These bands can be obtained in two ways: players can either purchase them from Charon's Toll for 680 Gil or craft the +1 version at The Black Hammer using a Gnarled Scale and 40 Sharp Fangs.

Traveler's Bands +1 Crafting Materials

Gnarled Scale (1)

Sharp Fang (40)

Traveler's Bands -> Traveler's Bands +1 Upgrade Materials

Traveler's Bands (1)

Gnarled Scale (1)

Sharp Fang (1)

Traveler's Bands +1 -> Traveler's Bands +2 Upgrade Materials

Traveler's Bands (+1)

Meteorite (1)

How to Get the Steel Crowns in Final Fantasy 16

The Steel Crowns become available for players before the conclusion of the "Headwind" main story mission. This is when players are getting ready to journey to The Eye of the Tempest to confront Garuda. There are two ways to obtain the Steel Crowns: players can purchase them for 950 Gil at Charon's Toll or craft the +1 version at The Black Hammer using 57 Wrrite and a Dragon Talon.

Steel Crowns +1 Crafting Materials

Wyrrite (57)

Dragon Talon (1)

Steel Crowns -> Steel Crowns +1 Upgrade Materials

Steel Crowns (1)

Wyrrite (9)

Dragon Talon (1)

Steel Crowns +1 -> Steel Crowns +2 Upgrade Materials

Steel Crowns +1 (1)

Meteorite (1)

Magicked Ash (18)

How to Get the Battlechains in Final Fantasy 16

The Battlechains are first introduced to players during the "The Hunter and the Hunted" main story mission, after they successfully rescue Gav from the imperial troops. These powerful accessories can be obtained in two ways: either by purchasing them for 1,350 Gil at Charon's Toll or by crafting the +1 version at The Black Hammer using an Imperial Link along with 81 Wyrrite.

Battlechains +1 Crafting Materials

Imperial Link (1)

Wyrrite (81)

Battlechains -> Battlechains +1 Upgrade Materials

Battlechains (1)

Imperial Link (1)

Wyrrite (13)

Battlechains +1 -> Battlechains +2 Upgrade Materials

Battlechains +1 (1)

Meteorite (2)

Valley Madder (3)

How to Get the Platinum Cannons in Final Fantasy 16

Platinum Cannons +1 Crafting Materials

Bloody Hide (54)

Sharp Fang (162)

Briar Clam Shell (12)

How to Get the Hunter's Armcloths in Final Fantasy 16

Hunter's Armcloths +1 Crafting Materials

Earthen Fury (1)

Sharp Fang (219)

Bloody Hide (75)

How to Get the Diamond Armlets in Final Fantasy 16

Diamond Armlets +1 Crafting Materials

Wyrrite (243)

Whitewyrm Bone (1)

Sharp Fang (81)

How to Get the Rune Crescents in Final Fantasy 16

Rune Crescents +1 Crafting Materials

Sanguine Insignia (1)

Desert Rose (20)

Steelsilk (399)

Magicked Ash (133)

How to Get the Sun Bracelets in Final Fantasy 16

Sun Bracelets +1 Crafting Materials

Behemoth Shackle (1)

Bloody Hide (250)

Magicked Ash (250)

Sharp Fang (248)

How to Get the Metian Bonds in Final Fantasy 16

Players will get the Metian Bonds from Lady Hannah in Eastpool as part of the "Holding On" main story mission.

How to Get the Mythril Wristlets in Final Fantasy 16

Check back soon for information on how to get the Mythril Wristlets in Final Fantasy 16.

How to Get the Drakeslayer's Bracelets in Final Fantasy 16

Check back soon for information on how to get the Drakeslayer's Bracelets in Final Fantasy 16.

How to Get The Founder's Grasp in Final Fantasy 16

Check back soon for information on how to get The Founder's Grasp in Final Fantasy 16.

How to Get The Sons of Ouroboros in Final Fantasy 16

Check back soon for information on how to get The Sons of Ouroboros in Final Fantasy 16.

Final Fantasy 16 is available now exclusively for the PlayStation 5.