Follow this Final Fantasy XV walkthrough to complete the 'The Pauper Prince' quest, defeat Reapertails and Sabertusks, rescue Dave, and find the Blade of Brennaere.
Walkthrough
- 1Select the main quest “The Pauper Prince” via Menu - Quests.
- 2Head to the first map marker and defeat the Reapertails. Use a Greatsword for these slow enemies.
- 3Proceed to the second marker and defeat the Reapertails there.
- 4Go to the third marker and defeat the remaining Reapertails. Cindy will call and ask you to find Dave.
- 5Head south-west to a nearby shack. Inside, you'll find letters about a mutant Dualhorn called “Bloodhorn”.
- 6Before you can investigate further, you'll be ambushed by Sabertusks. Use a Greatsword due to the confined space, or lure them outside.
- 7After defeating the Sabertusks, head to the next shack. More Sabertusks will ambush you as you approach.
- 8Search the shack for documents.
- 9Ignis will instruct you to warp up to a nearby windmill for a tactical advantage. Get close enough to the windmill to get a button prompt, then hold Triangle/Y (ensure you are not locked onto an enemy).
- 10From the high vantage point, Warp Strike down onto the enemies below for extra damage.
- 11After defeating the enemies, Dave will appear from the shack. He thanks you and offers the hunt for the unique Dualhorn, “Bloodhorn”.
- 12When offered payment options, choose the one that gives 2 AP, as AP is harder to acquire than EXP. Dave will also give you a Magic Flask with a Fire spell.
- 13This ends “Hunter Becomes the Hunted” and begins “The Mutant Marauder”. Ignis will suggest resting at Merrioth Haven to the south-east.
- 14Before heading to the haven, turn north-west towards “The Three Valleys” area.
- 15Enter the middle, western-most valley. You will encounter Sabertusks and Daggerquills.
- 16For Sabertusks, a pre-emptive magic strike (they are weak to ice) can be effective.
- 17For Daggerquills, use Warp Strike to bring them down, then finish them conventionally, or counter their attacks.
- 18After clearing the valley, search for items: a Mineral Deposit on the south-eastern end, a Food Spot to the north, and a Treasure Spot to the west.
- 19The Treasure Spot to the west contains the **Blade of Brennaere**, a fire elemental Greatsword.
- 20Head to the north-western end of the valley and pass through an opening in the rocks.
- 21Continue north-west to find a dirt road. South-west of this road, near a ruined building, is a large pipe. (This leads to the Mystery Map V objective).
Tips
- Use a Greatsword for its wide swings and heavy damage against groups of enemies like Reapertails and Sabertusks.
- Warping to high points like the windmill allows for HP/MP recovery and a powerful Warp Strike opener.
- Daggerquills are vulnerable to Warp Strikes and counter-attacks.
- Sabertusks are weak to ice magic.
- For exterminating the pests: 100 EXP
- For rescuing Dave: 150 EXP, 2 AP, Magic Flask
- Blade of Brennaere (found in a Treasure Spot)
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