Final Fantasy XVI is the latest installment in the Final Fantasy series, and there are tons of new swords up for grabs. But not all weapons are worth the effort to get them, and there are a few that are way above the others. During the later stages of the gameplay, you will require stronger weapons to help you. If you wish to know how to get the best weapon in the game, then you can keep reading. In this guide, we will see the best weapon and how to get into Final Fantasy XVI.
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The Gotterdammerung is considered the best weapon for Clive in Final Fantasy 16. It has 375 on both attack and stagger. This weapon can be crafted after completing a certain chain of quests called the Blacksmith Blues. This side quest is split into Blacksmith’s Blues I, II, III, and IV. To start the questline and all subsequent side quests, you need to visit The Hideaway. To unlock the side quests, you need to follow some of the main story quests.
- Blacksmith Blues I – Complete the main story quest Here Be Monsters- Quest 35. Receive the side quest from August
- Blacksmith’s Blues II – Complete the main story quest Letting Off – Quest 47. Speak to Mid after reading the “About Blackthorne” letter.
- Blacksmith’s Blues III – Complete the main story quest Like Father, Like Daughter – Quest 59. You can get this side quest if you talk to August again
- Blacksmith’s Blues IV – Complete the main story quest Across the Narrow – Quest 62. Speak to August after that.
How to Craft Gotterdammerung in FFXVI
Once you are done with the side quest, talk to August for the last time at the Blackthorne, Hideaway Forge. You will receive the Ragnarok Sword, as well as the Gotterdammerung Design Draft crafting recipe. You will need to upgrade the Ragnarok to turn it into the Gotterdammerung. Some other materials you will require besides the Ragnarok for crafting the Gotterdammerung are as follows
- Orichalcum x3 – Defeat the Ruin Reawakened, The Masterless Marauder, The Tricelaphic Terror, and the Breaker of Worlds
- Darksteel x2 – Defeat the Usher to the Underworld and The Grim Reaper
- Primitive Battlehorn x1 – Defeat Gobermouch
You will receive the above items by participating in the Notorious Marks Hunts. These monsters will be unlocked after completing the various main and side quests, so don’t forget to pick them all up and complete them before completing the game. After that, frequent the Hunting Board and find the monsters to attain these materials. Be sure not to sell these items so you can craft the Gotterdammerung at the forge before the end of the game and get the Half-Past Twilight Achievement.