The Hideaway (Final Chapter)
FINAL FANTASY XVI guide · Preparing for the final battle
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Clive returns to the Hideaway to make final preparations before traveling to Origin to face Ultima. This visit serves as the ultimate point of no return for tying up loose ends, as a massive wave of end-game side quests, hunts, and character farewells unlocks across the realm. Players should complete all remaining patronage tiers, craft the best gear, and speak to their companions before initiating the final departure at the world map.
Shops and people
- Charon's Toll: Sells high-tier consumables, accessories, and crafting materials required for end-game equipment upgrades.
- The Black Hammer (Blackthorne): Can forge and reinforce the ultimate weapon, Gotterdammerung, as well as high-end armor like the Ouroboros belt and Sons of Ouroboros vambraces.
- The Patron's Whisper (Desiree): Distributes the final patronage rank rewards earned from accumulated renown, including rare crafting materials and accessories.
- Nektar (Hunt Board): Posts the remaining S-rank and high-level Notorious Marks across Valisthea, which provide the materials needed to forge Clive's best gear.
- Harpocrates: Updates the Thousand Staves with final entries and allows Clive to reach maximum knowledge level.
- Vivian Ninetales: Offers the finalized state of the realm and character relation charts before the confrontation at Origin.
Tips
- Finishing the end-game side quests found here rewards you with curiosities for Clive's Wall of Memories and unlocks special personal conversations with his closest allies.
- Do not select Origin on the world map until you have finished all desired hunts and crafting, as traveling there locks you into the finale.
Not listed for this area: items, secrets, enemies.
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