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]]> Thu, 24 Aug 2023 18:00:26 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/final-fantasy-16-ff16-the-heroes-rest-eat-sleep/ Final Fantasy 16 is chock-full of stand out characters. I personally love Dion, and I believe that he’s done a lot to move the series into a more progressive light. Another of my favorites doesn’t say a word at all—at least not in the conventional way.

]]> Fri, 18 Aug 2023 18:00:26 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/torgals-final-howl-in-final-fantasy-16-ripped-me-apart/ Warning: This post contains SPOILERS for Final Fantasy 16

]]> Thu, 17 Aug 2023 18:00:28 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/ff16-eikons-best-kaiju-boss-battles-in-gaming/ Final Fantasy has been growing and evolving continuously for 35 years. The very first sequel, Hironobu Sakaguchi's Final Fantasy 2, was designed to be transformative rather than just iterative, and every major Final Fantasy installment since then has pushed boundaries fearlessly, which has been a driving force behind the series. Each game had its own unique vision in terms of visuals, gameplay, storyline, and musical score, even though there were obvious similarities between them.

]]> Sat, 05 Aug 2023 20:00:25 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/final-fantasy-16-no-satisfying-entire-fanbase/ The stigma surrounding easy modes in video games still taints the community like the Blight in Final Fantasy 16. But if there’s one thing I learned from the latest entry in the Final Fantasy series, it’s that playing it safe is a viable gameplay style. Not every gamer, including myself, relishes in the thought of painstaking boss battles after a hard day's work, even if it produces a sense of accomplishment—a validation I can live without.

]]> Sat, 05 Aug 2023 18:00:25 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/ff16-perfect-difficulty-for-anxious-gamers/ Final Fantasy Fan Fest 2023 has come and gone, and it's brought a lot of surprises along with it, from the announcement of Dawntrail, the next leg of the Final Fantasy 14 online saga, to good news for Xbox players, who will finally get their hands on the long-running MMO. But even with all the reveals and fanfare, and the still image of director/producer Naoki Yoshida (more commonly known as Yoshi-P) sleeping in his office that just wouldn't stop popping up on my Twitter feed no matter how many times I'd seen it, there's one thing Yoshida said a couple of weeks ago that's still bugging me.

]]> Wed, 02 Aug 2023 11:00:26 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/yoshi-p-surprised-people-want-final-fantasy-16-dlc/ The Hunt Board has returned in the latest Final Fantasy game, Final Fantasy 16, allowing players to hunt mini-bosses for rare crafting resources. These resources are must-haves for crafting and reinforcing your gear and may only drop from Hunt Marks.

]]> Tue, 01 Aug 2023 18:41:25 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/ff16-tricephalic-terror-location-guide/ In Final Fantasy 16, the Hunt system is back. Players can engage in a bounty system to hunt down and slay key creatures. In return, they receive money and Renown.

]]> Mon, 31 Jul 2023 07:11:25 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/ff16-atlas-breaker-of-worlds-hunt-location-guide/ Final Fantasy 16 has brought back a fan favorite mechanic — Hunt Marks. These Notorious Marks require players to explore areas and take down mini bosses. In return, players get to explore the game's massive world and collect rare crafting materials.

]]> Mon, 31 Jul 2023 07:05:25 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/ff16-gobermouch-hunt-location-guide/ The Dread Comet is one of the tougher Notorious Marks in Final Fantasy 16, so don't let that Chocobo charm fool you. From flying talons and raging beaks to raining havoc down on Clive with massive meteor attacks, The Dread Comet dishes out some serious damage.

]]> Mon, 31 Jul 2023 07:01:24 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/ff16-dread-comet-location-guide/ Final Fantasy 16 is packed full of side content, much of which can be found on the Hunt Board. One of these Notorious Marks, a C-Rank Hunt called The Pack, is one of the earliest hunts Clive unlocks on his long trek through Valisthea.

]]> Mon, 31 Jul 2023 07:01:24 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/ff16-pack-location-guide/ Hunts are unlocked a bit further into Final Fantasy 16's story, giving players another type of side content to look out for while exploring Valesthia. These hunts will pit characters against powerful monsters, rewarding them with large amounts of Gil and Renown.

]]> Mon, 31 Jul 2023 05:00:24 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/ff16-sekhret-hunt-location-guide/ While traveling through Valisthea in Final Fantasy 16, chances are you have stumbled upon some stones out in the wild that looks identical to the Arete Stone within The Hideaway. These stones are known as Chronoliths and will allow Clive to increase his Eikon's powers.

]]> Mon, 31 Jul 2023 04:40:25 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/ff16-chronolith-trials-guide/ For all the completionists out there looking to hunt down every Notorious Mark in Final Fantasy 16, you'll have quite the project on your hands. The game has a total of thirty-two marks of varying difficulties.RELATED: Final Fantasy 16: Complete Skill Tree GuideOne of the A-level Hunt Marks, Agni, has been of particular interest to players. This is because the mark drops a rare crafting resource needed for some of the game's best gear. Keep reading for information on Agni's location, abilities, and what you can expect to earn by beating them.

]]> Mon, 31 Jul 2023 02:00:25 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/ff16-agni-location-guide/ The Hunt Board quests in Final Fantasy 16 offer less guidance and clearly marked objectives than the main story quests and the side quests, and navigating the dark corridors of Lostwing to find the Holy Trumpitour is a great example. This quick guide is everything you need to find and defeat the illusive man in black!

]]> Mon, 31 Jul 2023 02:00:25 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/ff16-holy-trumpitour-man-in-black-location-guide/ For 20 years now, I’ve been playing Final Fantasy games. They’ve become a staple to my life, and not a year goes by that I’m not playing one of the entries, and not just because I’ve been playing Final Fantasy 14 since beta. There are many things I’ve come to expect from the series, including a new compelling story to follow and heroes that will bring up a series of emotions within me.

]]> Sat, 29 Jul 2023 20:00:30 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/dion-final-fantasy-16-step-forward-lgbtqia-inclusion/ Hunts are introduced a few hours into Final Fantasy 16 and will have Clive exploring different regions of Valesthia to find and defeat powerful enemies that have recently appeared. These beasts will often be a similar type of enemy you've fought before, just much more deadly.

]]> Sat, 29 Jul 2023 18:05:27 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/ff16-bomb-king-hunt-location-guide/ Final Fantasy 16 pits Clive against all sorts of monsters throughout Valisthea. With the more linear style of the game, each region will have monsters roughly around the same level Clive is when he reaches there.

]]> Sat, 29 Jul 2023 17:56:27 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/ff16-grimalkin-hunt-location-guide/ Final Fantasy 16 puts a lot of focus into the world of Valesthia, making it feel alive by focusing on even the smallest details. While the many wars and political intrigue help make the world feel ever-changing, there are many small things players can see and experience that help further immerse themselves in the world.

]]> Sat, 29 Jul 2023 17:50:27 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/ff16-buy-round-for-the-hall/ Final Fantasy 16 offers players a lot to do in its linear world, giving them side quests and hunts to complete. On top of XP and AP, players can also earn unique crafting materials and renown to earn more unique items to use in battle.

]]> Sat, 29 Jul 2023 17:41:27 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/ff16-a-hill-to-die-on-hunt-location-guide/ Final Fantasy 16 will task you with undertaking many Notorious Marks. These marks can be chosen from the Hunt Board for you to find, fight and claim your rewards. You will start off with some of the easier B Rank marks available, such as Ten of Clubs, Dozmare and Belphegor.

]]> Fri, 28 Jul 2023 13:00:28 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/ff16-knight-of-the-splendent-heart-location-guide/ Final Fantasy 16 has lots of Hunts for you to experience. These hunts will have you facing Notorious Marks of different ranks found at the Hunt Board. You’ll start with some of the lower-ranked hunts such as the C Rank hunts of Grimalkin and Ahriman. You will then move up to B Rank such as the Ten of Clubs, but as you get more abilities from playing through the story, you will become a very formidable opponent for these enemies.

]]> Fri, 28 Jul 2023 13:00:28 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/ff16-svarog-ruin-reawakened-location-guide/ The Ten of Clubs is one of the Notorious Marks that you will be able to fight against in Final Fantasy 16. These marks can be picked up thanks to the Hunt Board. The Ten of Clubs is a solid B-rank enemy, meaning they will be a good way to hone your skills as you prepare to move up to Rank A enemies.

]]> Fri, 28 Jul 2023 13:00:28 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/ff16-ten-of-clubs-hunt-location-guide/ Accessories have been a long-running staple in the Final Fantasy games and provide a way to have a character better suited for dealing with different situations or enhance them in a field they are already excellent in. Final Fantasy 16 is no exception to this and features a ton of different accessories that you can find throughout the game.

]]> Fri, 28 Jul 2023 13:00:28 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/ff16-best-accessories/ Warning: This post contains major spoilers for Final Fantasy 16 and Game of Thrones

]]> Fri, 28 Jul 2023 11:01:26 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/ff16-why-dion-bahamut-daenerys-targaryen/ The many regions of Valisthea are full of monsters for Clive to fight in Final Fantasy 16. While each region will tend to have a specific level of monsters, hidden around are Notorious monsters, which are much more difficult to take down.

]]> Fri, 28 Jul 2023 03:35:17 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/ff16-soul-stingers-hunt-location-guide/ Final Fantasy 16 is the Final Fantasy game many have been waiting for, even though its graphical brilliance has led to some consoles overheating. As you dive into this single-player masterpiece, look forward to several Acts.

]]> Wed, 26 Jul 2023 18:55:19 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/ff16-acts-chapters/ Players of the critically acclaimed game Final Fantasy 16 are wondering about some of the game's features. While most of these are explained in-game, New Game Plus is not.

]]> Wed, 26 Jul 2023 18:43:31 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/ff16-new-game-plus/ Final Fantasy 16 is a visually impressive game, with massive Eikon battles that can really push the limits of what the PlayStation 5 can do. Even in regular combat, Eikon abilities are flashy, with lots of particle effects to display the magic and power, but also an issue of having it all on screen.

]]> Tue, 25 Jul 2023 22:01:25 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/ff16-how-to-turn-off-motion-blur/ Final Fantasy 16 features an extensive crafting system courtesy of the Blacksmith Blackthorne. This allows players to progress and customize their build - something that is incredibly satisfying in any JRPG. Each recipe has several resources needed to complete it, which are collected by completing side quests and hunting down Notorious Marks.

]]> Tue, 25 Jul 2023 18:21:25 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/ff16-orichalcum-guide/ There are a lot of unique enemies to hunt down in Final Fantasy 16. Once you reach a certain point in the game's story, you will be given access to a plethora of hunts that have you being tasked with hunting down some specific, special enemies. These enemies are often tougher and harder to beat than the usual suspects you could find out in the world.

]]> Mon, 24 Jul 2023 22:55:28 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/ff16-the-blood-moon-location-guide/ You will have a very large arsenal at your disposal throughout your time in Final Fantasy 16, and this includes a lot of abilities that draw upon some mystical and supernatural entities. These kinds of things have been in the series for a long, long time and this newest entry has its own spin on it.

]]> Mon, 24 Jul 2023 22:50:27 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/ff16-best-eikon-abilities/ Clive has a lot of possibilities for builds in Final Fantasy 16, with a huge assortment of abilities and gear at your disposal to craft the perfect main character for you. With these near-infinite paths to go down, you may feel overwhelmed or unsure of how to build your character to make the most of what you have.

]]> Mon, 24 Jul 2023 22:46:24 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/ff16-best-overpowered-build/ Final Fantasy 16 is full of equipment options. Whether you're looking for Accessories, Vambraces, Belts or any type of weapon, you will have a ton of options to pick from. For the most part, the best equipment options are crafted via the forge at Blackthorne's shop.

]]> Mon, 24 Jul 2023 22:44:53 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/ff16-best-weapons/ The Final Fantasy franchise has a rich history of intimidating foes that seek to enact their vision at any cost. Final Fantasy 16 expands upon this formula by adding a layer of political intrigue to each villain’s motives, interlinking them in a larger power struggle across Valisthea while protagonist Clive Rosfield attempt to foil their plans.

]]> Mon, 24 Jul 2023 18:44:16 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/ff16-best-villains/ Throughout Clive’s journey in Final Fantasy 16, he overcomes insane adversity to eventually take over the helm of the Hideaway. When the story picks up after the first act, Nektar, the resident Moogle, introduces Clive to the Hunt Board. Here, Clive can find information about notorious and deadly creatures and outlaws in need of dispatching.

]]> Mon, 24 Jul 2023 16:30:26 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/ff16-carrot-hunt-location-guide/ While it may not be an open-world game, Final Fantasy 16 offers a great world map to explore. Scattered throughout this expansive realm are various vendors offering valuable equipment, items, and collectibles. However, as the main storyline and quests advance, some of these shops may become inaccessible.

]]> Mon, 24 Jul 2023 16:21:47 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/final-fantasy-16-all-shop-locations/ When it comes to missable items and trophies in Final Fantasy 16, you need to keep a sharp eye on side quests and unique weapons. If you progress too far through the main story, you may miss some of the side quests. The pivotal moment arrives with The Wages of Guilt quest, serving as a reminder to check for them after each main story milestone.

]]> Fri, 21 Jul 2023 22:45:24 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/ff16-every-missable-item-trophy/ With the expansive storyline of Final Fantasy 16, it's all too easy to overlook certain quests and miss out on exciting content. However, if you search around the area properly before the point of no return, you can ensure that nothing will go unnoticed.

]]> Fri, 21 Jul 2023 22:41:23 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/ff16-all-missable-quests/ The Mageth Brothers are one of the Notorious Marks that you will find on the Hunt Board during your playthrough of Final Fantasy 16. This hunt is an A rank, meaning you should not accept it until you have some B ranks under your belt. Their level is 38, so be sure to have leveled up enough and spent enough Gil to be geared up. The Mageth Brothers is a reference to a group of female warriors from several past Final Fantasy games called The Magus Sisters.

]]> Fri, 21 Jul 2023 22:41:23 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/ff16-mageth-brothers-location-guide/ Final Fantasy 16 carries on many trends from previous games despite all the new ideas introduced. One of these continued trends is the gaining and use of AP or Ability Points. Ability points are used in your skill tree to unlock and further level up different skills for Clive to use in battle.

]]> Fri, 21 Jul 2023 21:19:24 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/ff16-skill-tree-guide/ Whether you're a long-time fan of the series or you're just jumping into the action-filled game, there's no denying the talent that went into making Final Fantasy 16 a reality. It's a fantastic game with a lot of upsides and maybe a con here and there, though nothing too noticeable.

]]> Thu, 20 Jul 2023 16:31:24 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/ff16-main-characters-voice-actor/ Warning: This post contains SPOILERS for Final Fantasy 16

]]> Thu, 20 Jul 2023 14:45:27 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/ff16-ouroboros-belt-unlock-craft-guide/ After playing through around 12 to 15 hours of the main story, you’ll finally be able to unlock one of the most exciting features Final Fantasy 16 has to offer - Hunts. These challenging monsters will test your mettle in battle and challenge you to put your best strategies forth in order to claim their bounty.

]]> Wed, 19 Jul 2023 18:30:21 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/ff16-the-angel-of-death-location-and-guide/ Final Fantasy 16 will have Clive exploring the world of Valisthea, helping out Bearers and those from the hideout supporting the cause. The Cursebreakers are the group of soldiers who fight alongside Clive to free the Bearers of the world, but not just anyone is fit for the job.

]]> Wed, 19 Jul 2023 02:35:44 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/ff16-ember-deserve-passing-marks/ While Playing Final Fantasy 16, you may be wondering how many outfits Clive can wear. After all, changing and customizing outfits is always a super fun activity for fans of RPGs. However, like most Final Fantasy games, Clive doesn't have much of an option when it comes to what he wears. However, each outfit showcases a different version of Clive. The outfits change as he grows and matures, creating the perfect way to keep track of Clive during the time skips.

]]> Wed, 19 Jul 2023 00:20:21 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/ff16-best-outfits/ In the vast world of Valisthea, Final Fantasy 16 introduces a captivating journey filled with rich narratives and thrilling combat. Amidst the trials faced by the protagonist Clive, conquering Gigas, the initial major boss, looms as a formidable milestone. These types of Giants are a recurring enemy in the Final Fantasy series and dangerous humanoid creatures renowned for their immense strength.

]]> Tue, 18 Jul 2023 13:30:21 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/ff16-gigas-boss-fight-guide/ The vast world of Valisthea holds many secrets and collectibles to be found. One of those is the Orchestrion Rolls, which allow you to curate your own in-game soundtrack. By interacting with the orchestrion machine at Cid's Hideaway, you can change the music playing in the background.

]]> Tue, 18 Jul 2023 12:30:20 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/ff16-unlock-orchestrion-rolls/ Final Fantasy is known for its gear and ability-based progression system, and the latest game in the franchise has been no disappointment. Final Fantasy 16 has an expansive crafting system accessible through Blackthorne in Cid's Hideaway.

]]> Tue, 18 Jul 2023 12:15:20 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/ff16-stained-loincloth-guide/ Many of Final Fantasy 16's side quests will give Clive a clear location to travel to for what is being asked of him, while hunts require players to explore a bit more. Despite the linear style of the game, Valisthea is still a vast world to explore, and even with a general idea of where to go, some optional content may be harder to track down than others.

]]> Tue, 18 Jul 2023 02:35:38 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/ff16-treasure-map-location/ A majority of Final Fantasy 16’s side quests involve fetching ingredients for members of The Hideaway or slaying creatures for distressed villagers, but the Carved in Stone side quest of Tabor offers a pop quiz to keep Clive on his toes.

]]> Mon, 17 Jul 2023 15:57:59 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/ff16-carved-in-stone-side-quest-guide/ Warning: This post contains SPOILERS for Final Fantasy 16

]]> Mon, 17 Jul 2023 15:27:33 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/ff16-stone-tongue/ Warning: This post contains SPOILERS for Final Fantasy 16

]]> Mon, 17 Jul 2023 14:28:38 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/ff16-how-masamune-weapon/ Final Fantasy 16 offers players a more linear, story-based experience differing from its predecessor. While it doesn't have a fully open world to explore, there are still many regions for players to see and side content to complete within them.

]]> Sun, 16 Jul 2023 03:20:20 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/ff16-muddy-murder-hunt-location-guide/ To be honest, I had believed that as a society, we had moved past the need for Quick Time Events in video games. I had thought we moved past prompts that rob players of their agency in critical moments. I had thought we no longer needed to endure interactive cinematic interludes with totally obvious outcomes. And I had thought boss fights in general should reward players for their skilled gameplay and combo creativity, not how quickly they press a button when prompted.

]]> Sun, 16 Jul 2023 00:16:20 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/final-fantasy-16-qte-ruin-boss-fights/ Warning: This post contains major SPOILERS for Final Fantasy 16

]]> Thu, 13 Jul 2023 22:35:23 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/ff16-best-attack-combos/ Warning: This post contains SPOILERS for Final Fantasy 16

]]> Thu, 13 Jul 2023 22:01:22 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/ff16-odin-eikon-lore-explained/ Warning: This post contains SPOILERS for Final Fantasy 16

]]> Thu, 13 Jul 2023 17:37:56 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/ff16-who-is-jote-and-the-undying/ Final Fantasy 16 has a smaller list of consumables for Clive to use. Only three items can be equipped to your inventory shortcut menu at a time, with only seven options available to fill out that menu.

]]> Thu, 13 Jul 2023 10:00:19 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/ff16-get-last-elixir/ In Final Fantasy 16, there is a lot you must do to get the 100% completion. There are various quests, side quests, trophies, and more. Most of these are pretty straightforward forward while others you can easily overlook. However, it's those overlooked achievements that can cost you 100% completion.

]]> Wed, 12 Jul 2023 23:10:11 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/ff16-never-coming-down-trophy-guide/ Final Fantasy 16 begins with a flashback set 13 years before the events of the game, showing the emergence of the second Eikon of Fire, Ifrit and how it turned Clive's world upside down. Hunting down this Eikon becomes the main goal that pushes Clive forward and into the events of the game's story.

]]> Wed, 12 Jul 2023 03:28:46 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/ff16-who-is-ifrit-dominant/ In the later chapters of Final Fantasy 16, Clive is well on his way of clearing Valisthea of all the notorious marks the Moogle Nektar has posted. Whether Morbol or outlaw, the Hunt Board provides the perfect balance of difficulty and intrigue, exploration and reliable rewards.

]]> Tue, 11 Jul 2023 16:01:18 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/ff16-gizamaluk-location-guide/ Warning: This post contains major SPOILERS for Final Fantasy 16

]]> Tue, 11 Jul 2023 12:30:20 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/ff16-why-is-clive-called-cid/ Warning: This post contains major SPOILERS for Final Fantasy 16

]]> Tue, 11 Jul 2023 12:30:18 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/ff16-why-does-ultima-call-clive-mythos/ Final Fantasy 16 is a very story-focused experience, showing the game's events through Clive's age during different touchstones in his life. Throughout the story, the simple goal of freeing bearers from their hardships becomes a lot more complex as Ultima has other plans for Clive.

]]> Tue, 11 Jul 2023 08:30:18 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/ff16-ending-explained/ Final Fantasy 16 has a large roster of characters that Clive meets throughout the game. The list is much smaller when looking at characters who Clive knows from his past, and Jill is one of them.

]]> Tue, 11 Jul 2023 08:00:19 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/ff16-jill-death/ Warning: This post contains major SPOILERS for Final Fantasy 16

]]> Mon, 10 Jul 2023 17:43:00 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/ff16-what-is-blight/ Final Fantasy 16 is offering a shiny new location to explore (literally) thanks to the presence of Mothercrystals gracing the land of Valisthea. These mountainous shards earn their name, but they also stand among an incoming threat against the nations.

]]> Mon, 10 Jul 2023 16:11:17 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/ff16-mothercrystals-explained-lore/ Final Fantasy is known for many things, but many players were thrilled to see the Hunt make a return appearance in the Franchise's latest game. Final Fantasy 16 has many Notorious Marks for players to pursue - each with their own unique drops as well as a set of standardized rewards.

]]> Mon, 10 Jul 2023 15:10:18 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/ff16-pandemonium-location-guide/ Nektar’s Hunt Board in Cid’s Hideaway treats Clive to a list of the most notorious enemies throughout Valisthea. The new fully action RPG combat system that Final Fantasy 16 transitioned into for this entry lends itself perfectly to challenging hunts, and the board delivers those in spades.

]]> Mon, 10 Jul 2023 14:45:20 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/ff16-prince-of-death-location/ Final Fantasy 16 has no shortage of activities to keep you invested and entertained throughout your playthrough. You will have plenty of main quests to progress the plot but take a break to hit up the Hunts Board for the plethora of rewards they offer. Here you will take on various Notorious Marks, including Terminus.

]]> Mon, 10 Jul 2023 12:10:19 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/ff16-terminus-location-guide/ Final Fantasy 16 will provide you with a lot of Notorious Marks to seek out and best in combat. You will be able to pick up these marks at the Hunt Board. While you may start with C Rank and B Rank marks, there are vastly more difficulty marks to tackle in the later part of the game.

]]> Mon, 10 Jul 2023 12:00:19 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/ff16-gorgimera-location-guide/ Final Fantasy 16 takes place in the land of Valisthea. Valistha has six major realms fighting for power and will be major players throughout the game's story. Each of these realms has its own beliefs that will come into play when trying to free the bearers of that realms.

]]> Sun, 09 Jul 2023 13:57:50 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/ff16-every-realm-explained/ The soundtrack is frequently considered a highlight of Final Fantasy games, and Final Fantasy 16 is no different. The soundtrack to the game is even available in a twelve-disc set for die-hard fans. However, players who don't want to spend that cash can collect some as an Orchestration Roll to listen to in Cid's Hideout instead.

]]> Sat, 08 Jul 2023 23:00:19 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/ff16-best-music-tracks/ After completing your first playthrough of Final Fantasy 16, players are able to start a new game plus playthrough. For a second playthrough, players can choose the new Final Fantasy difficulty, making your second playthrough different from your first.

]]> Sat, 08 Jul 2023 21:24:17 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/ff16-new-game-plus-final-fantasy-mode/ The creators behind Final Fantasy 16 have stated that they took inspiration from the world and story of Game Of Thrones. This is clearly seen with the medieval setting in a war-torn world, with deeply fleshed-out characters involved in political intrigue.

]]> Sat, 08 Jul 2023 21:08:50 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/ff16-best-game-of-thrones-references/ Final Fantasy 16 offers a more linear world that focuses on following Clive's story. There is a lot of bonus content to engage in, but not a fully open world to explore. Completing side content can help players reach the max level, but it may not be as high as some players think.

]]> Sat, 08 Jul 2023 20:58:48 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/ff16-level-cap-increase/ Spoiler Warning: Spoilers for the storyline (including the ending) and the different major battles in the game.While playing Final Fantasy 16, you will come across countless bosses. These are enemies that are much harder to fight than regular enemies you find. You will come across one at least every stage you participate in. However, many stages have more than one.

]]> Fri, 07 Jul 2023 20:21:20 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/ff16-hardest-boss-fights/ Final Fantasy 16 gives you the choice of three different wireless controller layouts, but it doesn't tell you which one is best or which is better suited for your playstyle. This guide will explore the different layouts available. It will also look at how they affect the action-oriented combat system and the player's ability to effectively execute combos.

]]> Fri, 07 Jul 2023 18:15:19 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/ff16-best-wireless-controller-layout/ Spoiler Alert: Minor spoilers for the different characters and their roles in the game.

]]> Fri, 07 Jul 2023 08:30:21 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/ff16-party-members-ranked/ Final Fantasy is a chronicled franchise known for epic tales, intriguing characters, and memorable battles mixed with top-tier visuals and compositions. Final Fantasy 16 continues this trend but varies the style of combat by introducing the series’ first full-action RPG. Battles move quickly, and protagonist Clive needs to react efficiently to avoid succumbing to harmful enemy combos while attempting to counter with staggering damage.

]]> Fri, 07 Jul 2023 08:30:19 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/ff16-hardest-enemies/ So you’re having trouble finding Dozmare the Griffin, fear not, this guide will show you exactly where to head to find this foe and how to take them down. This griffin is one of Final Fantasy 16’s several Notorious Marks you'll be able to hunt down for rewards.

]]> Fri, 07 Jul 2023 08:00:18 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/ff16-griffin-dozmare-hunt-location-guide/ ~ Spoiler Warning: Minors spoilers involving who is and isn't a Dominant. ~While playing Final Fantasy 16, you will come across 8 different Dominants. Dominants are people who have been blessed to host Eikons, some extremely powerful beings that are the most powerful in the world.

]]> Thu, 06 Jul 2023 18:52:28 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/ff16-best-dominants/ Final Fantasy 16 is the latest mainline entry in the critically acclaimed JRPG franchise that is Final Fantasy. It has a wide range of abilities to choose from; some will be available from the start, while others will require you to acquire a specific Eikon before you are able to use them. Knowing which abilities to make use of early on can greatly enhance your chances of success as you play through the beginning parts of the game.

]]> Thu, 06 Jul 2023 16:05:19 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/ff16-best-abilities-skills-early-game/ Final Fantasy 16 ushers in a new direction for the beloved franchise, featuring a more mature story and action-fueled gameplay that is a shift from the series' usual turn-based offerings. The story is set on a much larger scale, showcasing many factions and the way their interactions affect the overall narrative, taking influence from Game of Thrones.

]]> Thu, 06 Jul 2023 15:51:51 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/ff16-story-explained/ There are a lot of characters you will meet - or at least witness the story of - in Final Fantasy 16. From family members to archvillains to random soldiers on the battlefield, Clive will meet a ton of different people. With the number of people that come across your path, it will get confusing at times who are the big players and who is just a passerby with little significance to your story. That's why it is important to know who Anabella is.

]]> Thu, 06 Jul 2023 09:31:19 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/ff16-anabella-explained/ Final Fantasy 16 offers players a more linear world to explore compared to its predecessor. There are many areas players can explore and tons of side content to engage with to give them rewards to make Clive stronger through either new gear pieces or more AP to spend.

]]> Thu, 06 Jul 2023 06:41:20 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/ff16-belphegor-hunt-location-guide/ I really enjoyed playing Final Fantasy 12 when it rereleased on the PS4 several years ago. Compared to my first experience from its original run, during which I felt that it was the worst entry in the series, coming back to it felt like a big improvement. In replaying the game, I realized that the story was far more mature and complex than I originally thought.

]]> Thu, 06 Jul 2023 00:15:19 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/final-fantasy-16-active-time-lore-all-future-games/ Hunts are unlocked a bit later in Final Fantasy 16 and will put you face-to-face with powerful versions of other enemies you've already faced. Hunts lead to notorious enemies, which are higher level than other monsters nearby, and offer much better rewards for those able to take them down.

]]> Wed, 05 Jul 2023 20:25:19 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/ff16-nine-of-knives-hunt-location-guide/ Final Fantasy 16 features a brand-new gameplay style for the franchise. Protagonist Clive battles in a fully fledged action RPG combat system that sees him utilizing the powers of the Eikons combined with his natural prowess to carve his way through foes in the world of Valisthea.

]]> Wed, 05 Jul 2023 16:30:19 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/ff16-50k-stagger-damage-guide/ Streets are saying Final Fantasy 16 is not a 'real' Final Fantasy game. However, after investing 30 hours into the game, it becomes even clearer that Final Fantasy 16 unquestionably merits its title and a place in the esteemed lineage of the Final Fantasy series.

]]> Wed, 05 Jul 2023 15:45:19 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/ff16-real-final-fantasy-game/ Heroes in tales meeting their untimely end is nothing new in storytelling. People were convinced Harry Potter would die at the end of his story since it is such a commonly used trope these days. So, wondering if such a fate befalls the protagonist of Final Fantasy 16 is completely understandable.

]]> Wed, 05 Jul 2023 15:43:57 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/ff16-does-clive-die/ Throughout your playthrough of Final Fantasy 16, you will encounter the many powerful and godlike entities known as Eikons. The game will feature a total of 10 of these Eikons, but only 8 of them will become part of Clive’s arsenal of abilities.

]]> Wed, 05 Jul 2023 15:05:19 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/ff16-best-eikon-ability-trees/ Watching the reception to Final Fantasy 16 unfold in real-time is intriguing, to say the least. If I were to quantify it, I'd say that about 10% of fans are currently dissatisfied with the game's new action garb and minimalistic RPG quirks, while the remaining 90% are consistently blown away by every single aspect, including the much-debated side quests.

]]> Wed, 05 Jul 2023 11:00:19 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/final-fantasy-16-criticisms/ Final Fantasy 16 immediately throws players into the action, finding Clive in the center of a massive battle, with his mission to hunt down an Eikon. After the brief intro, a flashback sequence is used to set up the game's main plot.

]]> Tue, 04 Jul 2023 21:36:20 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/ff16-beginner-tips-tricks/ Final Fantasy 16 takes many steps in a different direction than its predecessors, focusing more on a linear story than an open-world RPG. While there is still so much to see and do, exploration is often limited, and the world is split up into different regions.

]]> Tue, 04 Jul 2023 21:34:59 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/ff16-even-weirder-science-quest-guide/ ~ Warning: This post contains SPOILERS for Final Fantasy 16 ~

]]> Tue, 04 Jul 2023 17:05:29 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/ff16-founder-greagor-metia-explained/ ~ Warning: This post contains SPOILERS for Final Fantasy 16 ~

]]> Tue, 04 Jul 2023 17:02:52 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/ff16-who-are-the-fallen/ Talk about a glow-up. Clive really knows how to go from a nobody to a somebody, even if that somebody is an outlaw. In Final Fantasy 16, you’ll slowly unlock new game features as you progress through the story, one of which is the Renown system.

]]> Tue, 04 Jul 2023 17:00:20 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/ff16-renown-explained/ Final Fantasy 16 has an incredibly compelling story that will keep you engaged for over 40 hours. In between the story moments, there are also plenty of side quests and activities to keep you entertained, the most exciting of which is the Hunts.

]]> Tue, 04 Jul 2023 16:41:19 GMT https://www.dualshockers.com/ff16-hunts-explained/