Step into the magical world of Final Fantasy XVI as the game drops on PC on September 17, 2024, and our wait is finally over. Check the system requirements and best settings for it, follow the exact release time in your country, and don't waste a single second.
We've prepared a ranking of the best weapons you can get in Final Fantasy XVI and where to find them, so let's dive in and see what's in store.
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Final Fantasy XVI: Best Weapons and How to Get Them
Final Fantasy XVI is out with a gorgeous array of weapons you can get your hands on. Yield ultimate power with the help of our ranked list of the best weapons in the game and how to obtain them. Some of these require a DLC, or completing certain requirements, so prepare to grind! The best in both life and games won't come easy.
Icebrand
Obtained after your first encounter with Odin during the Across the Narrow main quest.
- Attack: 300
- Stagger: 300
You'll need the following materials to forge the weapon:
- 1x Brightburn Sword
- 1x Ice Shard
- 6x Meteorite
- 200 Magicked Ash
Masamune
Found inside a chest located in The Angry Gap region of The Shadow Coast.
- Attack: 310
- Stagger: 310
How to Find Masamune:
- Once you get on Ash, you'll pass through Skaithfarr
- Get to the bog-like area called The Angry Gap
- The crossing Rikimal's Roost should split the area into two sections, head west
- Follow a narrow passageway through rocks to the south
- Masamune should be inside a treasure coffer
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Everdark
Obtained after defeating Odin, Warden of Darkness during The Last King main quest.
- Attack: 315
- Stagger: 315
You'll need the following materials to forge the weapon:
- 1x Icebrand Sword
- 1x Dark Shard
- 8x Meteorites
- 400x Sharp Fangs
Ragnarok
Obtained after completing the Blacksmith's Blues IV side quest, which first becomes available at the beginning of the Across the Narrow main story mission.
- Attack: 325
- Stagger: 325
How to get Ragnarok:
- Complete Blacksmith's Blues I, II, and III
- You'll be given Ragnarok after completing Blacksmith's Blues IV
Gotterdammerung
Strongest weapon you can get in your first playthrough. You'll obtain the design for it after completing Blacksmith's Blues IV.
- Attack: 375
- Stagger: 375
You'll need the following materials to forge the weapon:
- 1x Ragnarok Sword
- 3x Orichalcum
- 2x Darksteel
- 1x Primitive Battlehorn
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Fallen Enforcer
Requires Echoes of the Fallen DLC.
- Attack: 390
- Stagger: 390
How to get Fallen Enforcer:
- Reach the dungeon Sagespire
- Ascend the floors until you reach the boss Sigma
- Defeat Sigma
Tidestrike
Requires Rising Tide DLC. Obtained only after defeating the miniboss Perykos.
- Attack: 400
- Stagger: 400
You need the following materials to forge the weapon:
- 1x Aqueous Orb
- 75x Wyrrite
- 75x Magicked Ash
Ultima Weapon
Requires Final Fantasy mode. The game mode is unlocked after completing the main story. (New Game +)
- Attack: 700
- Stagger: 700
You need the following materials to forge the weapon:
- 1x Utterance of Creation
- 1x Everdark Reforged
- 1x Gotterdammerung Reforged
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Final Fantasy XVI: Best Weapons Summary
To make your life easier, we've also included a helpful spreadsheet to keep track of the weapons and how to unlock them.
| Weapon | Unlock Method |
| Icebrand | Across the Narrow |
| Masamune | The Angry Gap region |
| Everdark | The Last King |
| Ragnarok | Blacksmith's Blues IV |
| Gotterdammerung | Blacksmith's Blues IV |
| Fallen Enforcer | Echoes of the Fallen DLC |
| Tide Strike | Rising Tide DLC |
| Ultima Weapon | New Game + |
That concludes our selection of the best weapons you can get for Clive based on their attack, stagger, and difficulty to obtain. We hope you get to experience yielding these swords against your enemies soon. Stay tuned for more Final Fantasy XVI news, as the fun has just started! In the meantime, you can check some of our other articles:
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