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Grim Reaper, Prince of Death Hunt Location and How to Beat in FF16
Final Fantasy XVI

Grim Reaper, Prince of Death Hunt Location and How to Beat in FF16

Learn the Grim Reaper's location in Final Fantasy XVI's Sanbreque region and discover the best strategies, abilities, and gear to defeat this challenging A-Rank Hunt.

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Learn the Grim Reaper's location in Final Fantasy XVI's Sanbreque region and discover the best strategies, abilities, and gear to defeat this challenging A-Rank Hunt.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Ensure you are on the final story quest, "Back to Their Origin."
  2. 2
    Complete the side quest "Under New Management II," which can be accepted in Northreach.
  3. 3
    Access the Hunt Bill.
  4. 4
    Teleport to Northreach.
  5. 5
    Exit Northreach via the northern exit.
  6. 6
    Travel west across the Royal Meadows.
  7. 7
    When you see a stone tower in the distance, turn north up the grassy bank.
  8. 8
    The Grim Reaper (Prince of Death) will be there.
Tips
  • Melee Attacks: The Prince of Death performs slow, two-hit scythe sweeps. Dodge them; be mindful of their range.
  • Spin to Win: Three spinning scythe attacks. Dodge each one or back away. Will-o’-the-Wykes can negate these.
  • Scythe Throw: The Prince of Death backflips and throws its scythe. Dodge this quickly; a Precision Dodge is ideal.
  • Sweeping Slash: Teleports, then unleashes a wide projectile slash, repeated twice. Wait for the projectile to get close, then dodge through it. Precision Dodge if timed correctly.
  • Soul Harvest: The Prince of Death's signature ten-hit combo with teleports. These attacks are slow; run away or dodge them.
  • Recommended Abilities: Bahamut's Gigaflare (Damage), Bahamut's Will-o’-the-Wykes (Will), Shiva's Diamond Dust (Will), Shiva's Lightning Rod (Damage/Will), Odin's Dancing Steel (Damage/Will), Odin's Rift Slip (Utility).
  • Zantetsuken Strategy: Use Odin's Zantetsuken at level 5 frequently, amplified by Dancing Steel. Rift Slip can cancel actions and slow time for executing Dancing Steel.
  • Permafrost Strategy: Shiva's Cold Snap can Permafrost enemies after a Precision Dodge. Diamond Dust is strong for Will-Damage.
  • Stagger Phase Amplification: Use Lightning Rod from Ramuh when the Prince of Death is staggered to amplify multi-hit attacks. Combine with Bahamut's Gigaflare at the end of a stagger phase.
  • Alternative: Consider Titan for defense with Titanic Block, or Bahamut's Wings of Light for Megaflare.
  • Recommended Gear: Weapon: Defender +2. Belt: Ouroboros. Vambraces: The Founder’s Grasp (from "Where There’s a Will" side quest). If unavailable, use highest Attack for Weapon and highest Defense/Health for Belt/Vambraces.
  • Recommended Accessories: Shiva’s Kiss (reduces Diamond Dust cooldown), Berserker Ring (increases attack proficiency with Precision Dodges), The Grace of the Inferno (Will-o’-the-Wykes).

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