Final Fantasy 16: Best Gear Choice

Final Fantasy 16 allows players to customize their character. Players can get weapons and accessories that best fit their playstyle. However, acquiring these weapons and other items can be a little challenging. Therefore, in this guide, I will help you understand and develop some of the best gear in Final Fantasy 16.

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Key Takeaways

These are our picks for the best gear you can get for Clive in Final Fantasy 16 to tilt the battlefield in your favor:

1. Best Weapons:
   • Ultima Weapon: Ultimate sword, acquired after beating the game.
   • Gotterdammerung: Powerful sword, obtained in “Blacksmith’s Blues IV.”
   • Ragnarok: Potent sword, received after completing all Blacksmith’s Blues quests.
2. Best Armor Sets:
   • Ouroboros – Belt: Top belt, requires completion of “Blacksmith’s Blues 3.”
   • Circle of Heaven – Belt: Strong belt, purchased during “Street of Madness.”
   • Drakeslayer’s Belt: Mid-game belt, recipe from the first Blacksmith’s Blues quest.
   • The Sons of Ouroboros – Vambrace: Strongest vambrace, recipe from “Blacksmith’s Blues 3.”
   • The Founder’s Grasp – Vambrace: Late-game vambrace, obtained in the “Where There Is A Will” quest.
   • Regal Armsguards – Vambrace: Mid-game vambrace, crafted in the Shadow Coast area.
3. Best Accessories:
   • Berserker Ring: Boosts attack proficiency after dodges, reward at 85 Renown.
   • Cleric’s Medallion: Enhances healing potion effectiveness by 40%, obtained after defeating Chirada.
   • Adamantite Gauntlets: Adds 500 HP or sold for 50000 Gil, found at the Edge of Infinity.

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Players can find items and accessories spread throughout the world of Final Fantasy 16. I was also able to get some exceptional items after defeating certain bosses and completing certain quests. Moreover, some things can also be found in random hidden locations on the map. The gear in Final Fantasy 16 can be broken down into three categories.

• The first of these categories involves your weapons, which can significantly affect your combat and make a difference in a fight. 
• The second category is your armor set. This is Clive’s ultimate line of Defense and includes Belts and Vembraces.
• The third and final category includes other accessories. This consists of the rings and medallions responsible for sure character buffs.

The combat is primarily closed-range in Final Fantasy 16. Clive is a well-trained swordsman, making Swords his weapon of choice. Therefore, I got my hands on a few different swords during the campaign.

Here I list the top 3 best swords or weapons players can have.

Item No.	Weapon Name	Weapon Damage	How To Acquire
1	Ultima Weapon	700	Beat the game
2	Gotterdamerung	375	Play the side quest Blacksmith's Blues IV
3	Ragnarok	325	Complete all Blacksmith's Blues Side quest

Comparison Table.

Ultima Weapon

The Ultima Weapon is capable of producing 700 points of attack damage. Moreover, the Sword is capable of producing 700 points of Stagger Damage.

This is more than any sword players can acquire in the game. This God-tier weapon can instantly go through waves of powerful enemies. However, players should know that acquiring this God-killing weapon is no easy feat. Therefore, players should beat the game and finish their campaign to purchase this weapon.

Then players need to play the New Game Plus or Final Fantasy Mode to use this Sword. This is one of the most brutal weapons to acquire in the game, as it requires you to beat it once. However, the impressive stats make it a worthy weapon of your time.

Following are the items players need to craft this Sword:

Item No.	Item Name	Item Quantity
1	Utterance of Creation	1
2	Everdark Reforged	1
3	Gotterdamerung Reforged	1

Crafting Table. 

Gotterdammerung

Although it is a bit simpler to acquire the Gotterdammerung making the difference in Damage understandable, as a result, the Sword can be obtained in the initial run of your campaign. However, the Sword is available to the players in the latter part of their campaign.

To acquire the recipe to craft this weapon, players first play the side quest Blacksmith’s Blues 4 during their campaign. After completing the quest, players can finally prepare the Gotterdammerung. 

The following items are required to craft this Sword:

Item No.	Item Name	Item Quantity
1	Ragnarok	1
2	Primitive Battlehorn	1
3	Orichalcum	3
4	Darksteel	2

Crafting Table. 

Ragnarok

The Ragnarok is the third most potent weapon for players. This mighty Sword is just below the Gotterdammerung and is an essential ingredient for this crafting. However, players who do not want to go through this hassle of crafting Gotterdammerung can also use this weapon.

Therefore, to acquire the Ragnarok, players must first complete all four of the Blacksmith’s Blues side quests. Once done with the quest, players can finally get the Ragnarok. Moreover, players do not need to craft this Sword as this is the only weapon in the game that you are rewarded in its final complete form.

Best Armor Sets

The melee combat makes it very important for players to focus on their armor sets. These items were an essential line of Defense during my playthrough, as every parry missed will directly hit the player. Moreover, Armour is broken down into two things that players can put on.

These items include the Belts and the Vembraces players acquire in the game. Players must focus on This complete Armor set in their inventory.

Armor Name	Armor Type	HP	Defense
Ouroboros	Belt	32	95
Circle of Heaven	Belt	24	85
Drakeslayer's Belt	Belt	23	74
The Sons of Ouroboros	Vambrace	32	97
The Founder's Grasp	Vambrace	50	94
Regal Armsguards	Vambrace	25	84

Best Armor Comparison Table. 

Ouroboros – Belt

However, from my experience, acquiring this Belt may not be that easy. The Ouroboros is potent and can be received later in your campaign. This Belt requires players to play and complete the Blacksmith’s Blues 3 side quest. After finishing, players can get their hands on the crafting recipe.

However, it is also important to remember that most items required in the recipe come after defeating powerful Hunts. Therefore, this is your top choice if you need a powerful armor piece before you face the end-game bosses.

The following items are required to craft the Ouroboros belt:

Item No.	Item Name	Item Quantity
1	Orichalcum	1
2	Comet Feather	1
3	Stone Tongue	1

Circle of Heaven – Belt

Players can acquire this Belt during the Street of Madness questline. During this questline, head out and meet Goetz; he will have this Belt available for you to buy. Moreover, you can buy this Belt for 4500 Gil while the resell is only 2250 Gil. This is a significant investment during the end-game, as the bosses only get more challenging by the end.

Drakeslayer’s Belt

Players need to acquire the Crafting Recipe for this Belt. The recipe for the Drakeslayer’s Belt can be obtained after completing the Blacksmith’s Blues’ first side quest. However, players need to meet certain Hunts to get all the necessary items for the crafting.

The following items are required to craft the Drakeslayer’s Belt:

Item No.	Item Name	Item Quantity
1	Dragon Talon	1
2	Briar Clam Shell	20
3	Scarletite	1
4	Electrum	1

The Sons of Ouroboros – Vambrace

Players are required to complete the Blacksmith’s Blues third sidequest to get their hands on the recipe. However, the difficult part comes after, as players must complete different Hunts to collect the needed items. It is worth it to find the items, as the extra Defense will make all the difference by the end.

The following items are required to craft the Sons of Ouroboros:

Item No.	Item Name	Item Quantity
1	Orichalcum	1
2	Morbol Flower	1
3	Stained Loincloth	1

The Founder’s Grasp – Vambrace

This Vambrace has the best HP rating of any Vambrace on the list, providing players with 50 HP points. That is a significant jump compared to the Sons of Ouroboros, which only has 32 HP points. These impressive stats make it one of the best gear items in Final Fantasy 16. However, this is a late-game Vambrace and requires players to grind to acquire this Vambrace.

Therefore, to acquire this Vambrace, players must complete the Where There Is A Will side quest. Upon completion, players will be rewarded with a Founder’s Grasp Vambrace. However, ensure you are prepared before starting this side quest, as this quest will test your skills.

Regal Armsguards – Vambrace

It is much easier to acquire this Belt, as you need to craft it using a recipe. Players must first travel to the Shadow Coast area to get their hands on this Vambrace. Finding a specific chest to reward you with the Regal Armsguards would be best. However, you do need to play the campaign until you unlock the Kingdom of Waloed section.

This may not seem like much, but this is a tremendous mid-game Vambrace for your character.

Best Accessories 

Following are the top 3 best Accessories in the game:

Item No.	Accessory Name	Accessory's Effect
1	Berserker Ring	Attacks become more provicient after every successful precision dodge.
2	Cleric's Medallion	Healing potions will be 40% more effective
3	Adamantite Gauntlets	Max Health is increase by 500 points.

Accessories Comparison Table. 

Berserker Ring

The Berserker Ring increases the attack proficiency every time the player performs a successful precision dodge. Therefore, players can hit faster and harder if they perform a precision dodge first. The precision dodge is not difficult to trigger and is helpful during more challenging battles.

To acquire this Ring, players must visit the Patron’s Whisper vendor. Once you reach 85 total Renowns, players will be rewarded with the Berserker Ring at this vendor. 

Cleric’s Medallion

The Cleric’s Medallion is a powerful must-have accessory in Final Fantasy 16. Players constantly have to depend on healing potions to heal themselves during their playthroughs. However, at the beginning of the campaign, these potions are not very potent, and you can only carry a few at a time.

Players must complete the Louder Than Words main quest to acquire the Cleric’s Medallion. Here players would need to defeat Chirada to get their hands on the Medallion.

Adamantite Gauntlets

If you do not want an extra 500 HP, players can also sell this item for a hefty price of 50000 Gil. This makes it one of the most expensive items in the game and allows you to make significant money. However, if you decide to keep it, you will be granted 500 HP, which hasn’t hurt anyone.

Therefore, players need to follow the trail to the Edge of Infinity to acquire this weapon. Here players can find a floating chest off a ledge containing one of the best gear in Final Fantasy 16.

My Recommendation

For a formidable journey through Final Fantasy 16, I recommend prioritizing the Ultima Weapon for unparalleled damage and the Ouroboros – Belt for robust defense. These choices provide a solid foundation for Clive’s arsenal.

Additionally, consider the Berserker Ring to enhance your combat finesse. While obtaining these items may pose challenges, the power they confer is well worth the effort, ensuring a smoother conquest through the captivating realms of Final Fantasy 16.

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