Learn how to find The Hand of Hyperion Chronolith and prepare for the Phoenix Trial by Fire in Final Fantasy XVI. Includes recommended equipment and strategies for each stage.
Walkthrough
- 1Locate the Chronolith: Travel to Martha’s Rest Obelisk in the Imperial Province of Rosaria. Exit north into Greensheaves, then head east. The Chronolith, The Hand of Hyperion, will be on your right as the path narrows.
- 2Preparation: Save your game and prepare before accessing the trial. You cannot change abilities mid-trial but can change equipment. Progress the Main Quest to the final one to unlock all Side Quests.
- 3Equipment:
- Weapon: Gotterdammerung (Attack +375, Stagger). Craftable after completing the Blacksmith’s Blues IV Side Quest.
- 4Belt: Ouroboros (Defense +95, HP +32). Crafted from the recipe from the Blacksmith’s Blues III Side Quest.
- 5Vambraces: The Founder’s Grasp (Defense +94, HP +50). Reward for completing the Where There’s a Will Side Quest. (Alternatively, The Sons of Ouroboros for slightly more Defense and less HP).
- 6Accessory 1: Berserker Ring (Increases attack and alters Precision Dodge). Reward for 85 Renown at the Patron of Whispers. (Alternatively, Genji Gloves for a flat 5% damage increase).
- 7Accessory 2 & 3: Stage Ability Accessories. Rotate these based on the abilities available for each stage to make Battle Techniques easier.
- 8Phoenix Accessories List:
- The Favor of Fire (Scarlet Cyclone): Increases Scarlet Cyclone damage by 8%. Found in a chest during the Headwind Main Quest.
- 9The Favor of Fire (Heatwave): Increases Heatwave damage by 9%. Found in a chest during the Headwind Main Quest.
- 10The Will of Fire (Rising Flames): Increases Rising Flames will Damage by 10%. Dropped by the boss in the Headwind Main Quest.
- 11The Breath of Fire (Heatwave): Reduces Heatwave’s cooldown time by 2.7 seconds. Purchased at the Hideaway during the Righting Wrongs Main Quest.
- 12The Breath of Fire (Flames of Rebirth): Reduces Flames of Rebirth’s cooldown time by 12.0 seconds. Dropped by the boss in the !Crystal’s Curse Main Quest.
- 13The Breath of Fire (Rising Flames): Reduces Rising Flames’ cooldown time by 2.0 seconds. Reward for completing The Weight of Command Side Quest.
- 14The Breath of Fire (Scarlet Cyclone): Reduces Scarlet Cyclone’s cooldown time by 3.3 seconds. Reward for completing the Trading Places II Side Quest.
- 15The Favor of Fire (Flames of Rebirth): Increases Flames of Rebirth Damage by 8%. Reward for completing the Phoenix Chronolith Trial.
- 16Stage 1 Walkthrough:
- Abilities: Rising Flames, Scarlet Cyclone.
- 17Suggested Accessories: The Will of Fire (Rising Flames), The Favor of Fire (Scarlet Cyclone).
- 18Strategy: Build time bonuses against the easiest enemies.
- 19Battle Technique Bonuses:
- Double Shift: Use Shift Shots on aerial enemies at least twice.
- 20Shift Combo: Use Phoenix Shift followed by a regular four-hit combo.
- 21Precision Dodge: Naturally achieved by avoiding enemy attacks.
- 22Ability Finish: Finish an enemy with an Eikonic Ability.
- 23Multi Burst: Use 10 Magic Bursts.
- 24Rising Finish: Use Rising Flames on an enemy and finish them while they are airborne.
- 25Collateral Cyclone: Hit multiple enemies with Scarlet Cyclone.
Tips
- The Gotterdammerung weapon and optimal accessories significantly ease the trial.
- Focus on achieving Battle Technique Bonuses for time extensions.
- Experiment with different accessories to optimize damage and cooldowns for specific abilities.
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