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Holding On Main Quest Walkthrough
Final Fantasy XVI

Holding On Main Quest Walkthrough

Follow our guide to complete the Holding On main quest in Final Fantasy XVI. Learn how to navigate Eastpool, find the old bearer, and progress through Chapter 2.

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Follow our guide to complete the Holding On main quest in Final Fantasy XVI. Learn how to navigate Eastpool, find the old bearer, and progress through Chapter 2.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    From Martha's Rest, travel to Eastpool. Cross the repaired bridge and defeat the Padfoots near the abandoned house. Open the chest for 10x Pinches of Magicked Ash.
  2. 2
    Continue down the road, defeating enemies like Killer Bees and Starving Wolves. You may pick up the side quest 'Beast Against Beast'.
  3. 3
    Look for windmills and a farm; follow the road up a hill to reach Eastpool. A cutscene will trigger upon arrival.
  4. 4
    After the cutscene with Lady Hanna, explore Eastpool. Collect 10x Spools of Steelsilk from a chest below a small house, and a Goblin Coin from a chest near a shed.
  5. 5
    Head to the large door at the north end of town. A cutscene will play with the mayor.
  6. 6
    Follow the marker to the town well to find the old bearer, but he is not there.
  7. 7
    Speak to a man sweeping, then a woman working with hay to get further directions.
  8. 8
    Find the Chocobo Keeper next to the bridge you used to enter Eastpool. He will tell you the man has wandered outside town.
  9. 9
    Cross the bridge and take the road by the farm. Collect Bloody Hides from a chest near the farmhouse.
  10. 10
    Go up the hill towards where Aevis usually appear. You will find the old man on the cliff.
  11. 11
    Defeat the attacking Mud Daubers and Worgens. Collect the Meteorite.
  12. 12
    A cutscene will play after speaking with the old man.
  13. 13
    Return to the mayor and then head back to the large wooden gate.
  14. 14
    Push open the gate to proceed towards Phoenix Gate.
  15. 15
    Walk the Blight-stricken path forward until you reach the Obelisk.
  16. 16
    Return to the world map to start the next quest, 'Buried Memories'.
Tips
  • Collect all available items and chests as you progress through Eastpool.
  • The side quest 'Beast Against Beast' can be completed later if you choose not to do it immediately.
  • Be prepared for combat when heading towards the cliff where the old bearer is located.
  • 10x Pinches of Magicked Ash
  • 10x Spools of Steelsilk
  • Goblin Coin
  • Bloody Hides
  • Meteorite

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