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Riddle of The Sands
Final Fantasy XVI

Riddle of The Sands

Follow our Final Fantasy XVI walkthrough for the Riddle of The Sands main quest. Learn how to navigate the Velkroy Desert, complete objectives, and defeat enemies.

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Follow our Final Fantasy XVI walkthrough for the Riddle of The Sands main quest. Learn how to navigate the Velkroy Desert, complete objectives, and defeat enemies.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Head towards the large ruin in the Velkroy Desert to find the Trading Post and then the Dalimil Inn.
  2. 2
    After the cutscene inside the Inn, defeat the four Royal Osfreyrs.
  3. 3
    Gather information from NPCs near the blocked gate to Drake's Breath.
  4. 4
    Speak with Ferda in the alley ahead.
  5. 5
    Defeat the Back-alley Bruisers that attack after speaking with Ferda.
  6. 6
    Meet L’ubor at the Lock of Leisure and accept the sub-quest "Follow The Crystals".
  7. 7
    Ask around town for clues: speak with a man at a stall on the outskirts, two women on a bridge near the marketplace, and a man tending to a Chocobo.
  8. 8
    Return to the Dalimil Inn and speak with the woman outside.
  9. 9
    Go upstairs and speak with Byron.
  10. 10
    Follow the marker into the desert to meet a merchant.
  11. 11
    Defeat Kupka’s Private Guards, Royal Knights, and a Royal Knight Captain.
  12. 12
    After the battle, L’ubor will appear.
  13. 13
    Receive the Desert Rose Seal from L’ubor.
  14. 14
    Head back to the gate leading to Drake's Breath and proceed to the marker.
  15. 15
    A cutscene will play, and a new location will be added to the world map.
  16. 16
    Head to Drake's Breath to start the main quest "Into The Darkness".
Tips
  • The Velkroy Desert contains enemies such as Back-alley Bruisers, Kupka’s Private Guards, Royal Knights, Royal Knight Captains, and Royal Osfreyrs.
  • Items found in the Velkroy Desert include Desert Rose and Desert Rose Seal.
  • Pay attention to the quest markers to easily navigate the desert and find NPCs.
  • The "Follow The Crystals" sub-quest involves gathering information from several NPCs around town before returning to the Dalimil Inn.
  • Desert Rose Seal
  • New location added to the world map (Drake's Breath)

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