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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.
However, Valisthea is a large place, and finding all 7 Chronoliths (Ifrit does not have one) for each Eikon can be challenging. Here is a guide to help you out if you are not sure where to go, what to do, or what you will obtain for completing the challenges.
Updated by Erin Rice on July 30, 2023: The more players spend in the world of Final Fantasy 16, the more information comes out about the game. This update adds information about each of the Chronolith Trials. It also added some in-text links to help readers find everything they need.
What Are Chronolith Trials?
Chronolith Trials are very similar to the Arete Stone (in appearance and function). They allow Clive to enter into a battlefield that only Clive can enter (no party members will follow you). From there, you will be given a trial that you must complete within a certain time limit. You will need to kill hordes of enemies and stay alive for the entire time. The only catch is that you can only use Eikon's abilities from a single Eikon during these trials. Each of the Eikons will have their own unique trial.
You can visit the Chronolith Trials locations at any time. However, you will not unlock them until completing the quest "Fire in the Sky" during the main storyline.
What Do You Obtain From Chronolith Trials?
Each Chronolith Trial will give you an Accessory that will help your Eikon powers. Here are each of the Accessories available.
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Accessory Name |
Eikon |
Effect |
|
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The Favor of Earth |
Titan |
Increases Earthen Fury damage by 7%. |
|
The Favor of Fire |
Phoenix |
Increases Flames of Rebirth damage by 8%. |
|
The Favor of Light |
Bahamut |
Increases Gigaflare damage by 5%. |
|
The Favor of Lightning |
Ramuh |
Increases Judgment Bolt damage by 12%. |
|
The Will of Darkness |
Odin |
Increases Dancing Steel will damage by 20% |
|
The Will of Ice |
Shiva |
Increases Diamond Dust will damage by 10%. |
|
The Will of Wind |
Garuda |
Increases Aerial Blast will damage by 12%. |
Where Are The Chronolith Trials?
Each of the Eikons (besides Ifrit) has its own Chronolith Trial located in locations related to that Eikon. Here are each of the 7 Chronolith Trial Locations.
Bahamut
Bahamut's Trial is called The Hand of Mimas. It is found northwest of Northreach in the Holy Empire of Sanbreque.
Stage 1 Abilities: Flare Breath and Satellite
Stage 2 Abilities: Impulse and Satellite
Stage 3 Abilities: Impulse and Gigaflare
Stage 4 Abilities: Flare Breath and Gigaflare
You will have waves of enemies. Be sure to use your Megaflare on the lesser enemies, saving your main attack Skills for others.
Garuda
Garuda's Trial is called The Hand of Dione. It can be found northeast of the Dalimil Inn in the Dhalmekian Republic.
Stage 1 Abilities: Wicked Wheel and Gouge
Stage 2 Abilities: Rook's Gambit and Wicked Wheel
Stage 3 Abilities: Aerial Blast and Rook's Gambit
Stage 4 Abilities: Aerial Blast and Gouge
Aerial Blast will allow you to hit multiple enemies at once and will help you stagger enemies faster.
Odin
Odin's Trial is called The Hand of Enceladus. It is found southeast of Vidargraes in the Kingdom of Waloed.
Stage 1 Abilities: Gungnir and Heaven's Cloud
Stage 2 Abilities: Heaven's Cloud and Rift Slip
Stage 3 Abilities: Rift Slip and Dancing Steel
Stage 4 Abilities: Gungnir and Dancing Steel
Use Heaven's Cloud when you are in a group of enemies, maximizing the Skill's potential.
Phoenix
Phoenix's Trial is called The Hand of Hyperion. It is found northeast of Martha's Rest within Rosaria. (This is probably the first Chronolith Trial you will find.)
Stage 1 Abilities: Rising Flames and Scarlet Cyclone
Stage 2 Abilities: Heatwave and Scarlet Cyclone
Stage 3 Abilities: Heatwave and Flames of Rebirth
Stage 4 Abilities: Rising Flames and Flames of Rebirth
You will experience several projectiles thrown at you throughout the fight. Use Heatwave to dispel them.
Ramuh
Ramuh's Trial is called The Hand of Iapetus. It is located north of the Caer Norvent River Gate in the Holy Empire of Sanbreque.
Stage 1 Abilities: Pile Drive and Thunderstorm
Stage 2 Abilities: Pile Drive and Lightning Rod
Stage 3 Abilities: Lightning Rod and Judgement Bolt
Stage 4 Abilities: Judgement Bolt and Thunderstorm
Setting up the Lightning Rod near the harder enemies will ensure you are hitting them with AoE consistently.
Shiva
Shiva's Trial is called The Hand of Rhea. It is located southwest of Eistla in the Kingdom of Waloed.
Stage 1 Abilities: Rime and Mesmerize
Stage 2 Abilities: Ice Age and Mesmerize
Stage 3 Abilities: Diamond Dust and Ice Age
Stage 4 Abilities: Diamond Dust and Rime
Use Permafrost as often as you can.
Titan
Titan's Trial is called The Hand of Titan. It is found northeast of The Velkroy Desert in the Dhalmekian Republic.
Stage 1 Abilities: Raging Fists and Upheaval
Stage 2 Abilities: Windup and Upheaval
Stage 3 Abilities: Windup and Earthen Fury
Stage 4 Abilities: Raging Fists and Earthen Fury
When using Titan's abilities, be sure that you charge them completely before using them. This will allow you to do more damage.
Completing All Chronolith Trials
Completing all 7 of the Chronolith Trials will give you an item called "The Circle of Malius." This is just an item to display in Clive's Chamber. You will also get the trophy "For the Hoard" after completing the 7 Chronolith Trials.