The Hextheon's Blessing

Lost the Regalia? Need a ride? This Final Fantasy XV walkthrough guides you through finding Ramuh's Runestones and dealing with Imperial roadblocks in Chapter 5.

Alright, so you've gotten Titan's blessing, which is awesome, but let's be real, things are a bit rough right now. The radio's gonna give you the lowdown: the Regalia is gone, and the empire's got roadblocks everywhere. Plus, Titan's just chilling, waiting for the perfect moment to swoop in and help you out. That's why you went through all that trouble with him, right?

Summons in this game are different. Titan won't just show up on command. He'll randomly appear in tough fights, especially in open areas when your buddies are down. You'll know it's time when the music changes, you see red particles, and the L2/LT button prompt pops up. Just hold it down without getting hit to call him.

Now, Titan isn't giving you a lift, and you really need one. If you haven't done the "Friends of a Feather" side quest yet, now's the perfect time. It lets you rent Chocobos, which you'll definitely want until the Regalia is back. Lucky for you, you're starting this chapter at the Wiz Chocobo Outpost, so getting a Chocobo or starting the hunt for rentals is super close.

But first, you've got some personal business. Umbra shows up, runs off, and you gotta chase him. He'll stop, and you'll meet Gentiana, who you know is actually Lunafreya. She'll mention some cryptic messages, and then you can use the book Umbra brought to send a message to Luna. After that, Gentiana talks about getting Ramuh's help, but you need to activate three of his Runestones first. That's your main objective now.

After a flashback with young Luna and Noctis, you'll get another Magic Flask. If you've been following along, this should be your seventh one. Your goal is to the northeast, past the Nebulawood Parking Spot and the Digythe Haven Campground. Just follow the quest marker or the constant lightning strikes. You can go on foot, but a Chocobo is way better.

As you get close, you'll find the empire beat you to it. Don't worry, the ground forces – Imperial Troopers and a MA Veles – should be pretty easy by now. Take them out, then keep heading northwest past two dropships. After the second one, veer off-road to the northeast. You'll find more Imperials: Troopers, Swordsmen, and Snipers. Prioritize the Snipers first, then deal with the rest. Watch out for the Swordsmen's counter-attack when they guard. Once they're down, head uphill northwest into a rocky crevasse. You'll find the first Runestone there. Touch the spire to see another flashback.

The second Runestone is west-northwest of the Coernix Station - Alstor outpost. If you need supplies or a safe place from daemons (especially if it's getting dark), this is a good spot to restock. Since it's raining constantly, expect Gigantoads to be everywhere. They often drop Gigantoad Steaks (two of them), so it's a great time to farm them for the "Toadsteak Drumstick" recipe.

When you're ready, head towards the second Runestone. Past a fenced area, you'll run into more Imperial troops. There are more here than at the first Runestone, so be careful not to get swarmed. After you defeat them, go up the trail and grab the Mega Phoenix from the Treasure Spot nearby – it's right next to your objective. Then, touch the second Runestone. This marks the end of this quest, and the next one will start automatically.

Around this time, you might start running into Magitek Assassins, who arrive by dropship, replacing the Magitek Swordsmen. Their level might seem high and their spin attacks can hurt, but they're not as tough as they look. Just try not to Warp Strike into a big group of them.