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FF16: The Crystals Curse Main Quest Walkthrough
Final Fantasy XVI

FF16: The Crystals Curse Main Quest Walkthrough

Complete walkthrough for Final Fantasy XVI's 'The Crystal's Curse' main quest, including boss strategies for the Imperial Cannonier and enemy/item locations.

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Complete walkthrough for Final Fantasy XVI's 'The Crystal's Curse' main quest, including boss strategies for the Imperial Cannonier and enemy/item locations.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Follow Cid until you find a ladder. Descend to find a chest.
  2. 2
    Continue following Cid through a doorway into caves. Descend another ladder to the left, turn right, and find a chest containing 1,000 gil.
  3. 3
    Climb back up and continue following Cid to a mess hall filled with Imperials. Defeat them.
  4. 4
    Smash through a wall and continue following Cid.
  5. 5
    Grab an item (2x Wyrrite) overlooking a massive chamber.
  6. 6
    Crawl through a passage and pick up an item on the other side (Sharp Fang).
  7. 7
    Follow the linear tunnel, collecting 2x Wyrrite before reaching another large chamber.
  8. 8
    Defeat the Imperials and War Wyrms.
  9. 9
    Engage and defeat the Imperial Cannonier.
  10. 10
    Board an elevator, pull a lever, and ride down into the aether mine.
  11. 11
    At the bottom, find a High Potion and some Steelsilk.
  12. 12
    Follow the tracks to find a Potion on the left and a chest with Meteorite on the right.
  13. 13
    Find another unit of Steelsilk down a side passage to the right.
Tips
  • The main quest 'Righting Wrongs' is a point of no return for side quests. Ensure all are completed before starting 'The Crystal's Curse'.
  • Recommended side quests to complete beforehand: Welcoming Committee, Dying on the Vine, While the Cat’s Away, Needs of the Many, Red Letter Day, All Bark, Friend of the People, Playthings, Pride Comes Before a Fall, The Want Beyond the Wall.
  • The Imperial Cannonier can be defeated using ranged magic spamming for a slower but safer win.
  • For a more engaging fight, use hit-and-run tactics, dodging its front-facing attacks and using Phoenix Shift to close distance.
  • Switch to quicker abilities like Heatwave and Rising Flames for the Imperial Cannonier fight.
  • During the Cannonier's 'Akashic' phase, its attacks become more aggressive. Continue using the strategies that worked in the first phase.

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