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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.
Atlas, Breaker of Worlds, is a Notorious mark in Cressidia that causes some players trouble. Keep reading for everything you need to know about unlocking this bounty, where to find Atlas, and what rewards you'll receive upon completion.
Updated by Abigail Angell on July 30th, 2023: This guide has been updated to provide the most useful links possible to readers. Some images have also been changed for readability.
How To Unlock The Atlas Hunt
In order to pick up this Hunt, players need to have:
- Begun at least the Out of the Shadow main scenario quest.
- It is suggested that Clive is at least level 45 - taking on Atlas earlier means he'll out-level you.
Once you have met these requirements, use the Hunt Board in Cid's Hideout to see more details about the bounty.
Where To Find Atlas, Breaker Of Worlds
Atlas is a bounty in the Grand Duchy of Rosaria region. The Breaker of Worlds is found nearest to the Eastpool Obelisk in the Cressidia zone.
- Fast Travel to the Eastpool Obelisk (unlocked during the Holding On main scenario quest).
- From Eastpool, head south through the Broken Hilt.
- Then, go east to enter Cressidia.
- Altas will be located in the far eastern section of the region, after going through a narrow road into a large, round area.
How To Defeat Atlas, Breaker Of Worlds
Notorious marks are by far the toughest enemies you'll see in the wild, even more so than Elite enemies. Additionally, Atlas will be the toughest mark you'll have seen thus far — leagues ahead of the Ahriman.
To take this monster out, you'll need to come prepared with both items and knowledge to counter Atlas' several devastating attacks.
Helpful Items
Like with most big fights, you'll want to begin the Atlas fight with a full stockpile of potions. However, you can also make use of other consumable items for an edge. Lionheart and Stoneskin Tonics are both excellent choices for this fight.
Atlas' Most Dangerous Attacks
Atlas has three special attacks that players need to be aware of. Here is a table with each one, what it does, and how to counter it.
|
Attack |
Attack Description |
Strategy & Counter |
|---|---|---|
|
Saber Dance |
Atlas swings his energy sword in an arc around him. |
While you can be far enough away from this attack to avoid it, Atlas moves very quickly. Instead, plan to dodge just before it connects or use Titanic Block. |
|
Golden Section |
Atlas surges forward, swinging his energy sword at an increased size. |
This cannot be Titanic Blocked and moves too fast to run from. If possible, save your dodge for this attack. |
|
Celestial Sphere |
Atlas creates a circle of light on the ground, where rays will fall after a short delay. |
You can easily walk into the middle of the circle or outside of it to dodge this attack but be wary. Atlas will continue his other attacks even during Celestial Sphere's duration. |
Rewards For Beating Atlas, Breaker Of Worlds
For defeating The Breaker of Worlds, you'll get several rewards:
- 15,000 Experience
- 120 Ability Points
- 1 Fallen Iron
- 1 Orichalcum
In addition, completing the S Rank Notorious Hunt Mark will net you 20,000 Gil and 50 Renown.