Oriflamme

FINAL FANTASY XVI guide · The mission to the capital

Clive and Cid infiltrate Oriflamme, the capital of the Holy Empire of Sanbreque, under the cover of night during the main quest. Their objective is to reach and destroy the Holy Empire's Mothercrystal, Drake's Head, hidden deep within the heart of the city. As they progress, they fight Imperial forces and Akashic monstrosities across rooftops, courtyards, and palace grounds.

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Potion: looted from glowing ground nodes scattered throughout the street alleysHigh Potion: found in resource chests along the linear infiltration routeWyrrite: collected from various wooden chests tucked in alley cornersSharp Fang: gathered from ground pickups during the city traversalMagicked Ash: located inside standard treasure chests along the pathMeteorite: inside a chest along the main path before confronting the central garrison

Enemies

Imperial Royal Guard

Elite Sanbrequois infantry with shields that should be staggered or hit from behind.

Imperial Striker

Fast melee soldier who attacks in packs alongside standard Imperial troops.

Imperial Astrologer

Support caster that buffs comrades and should be prioritized and eliminated quickly.

Akashic Wolf

Corrupted beast encountered in the city outskirts that attacks with lunges.

Tips

Prioritize killing Imperial Astrologers first in mixed encounters, as their spells grant offensive and defensive boosts to surrounding infantry.
Use Phoenix Shift to close the distance instantly on ranged Imperial bowmen positioned on elevated balconies.
Equip Eikon abilities with high stagger damage, such as Gouge or Aerial Blast, to quickly break the guard of shielded Imperial Royal Guards.

Not listed for this area: secrets, shops and people.

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