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Things Fall Apart
Final Fantasy XVI

Things Fall Apart

Navigate the 'Things Fall Apart' main quest in Final Fantasy XVI. Learn how to unlock Bahamut's abilities, complete subquests for Martha's Rest, Northreach, and Dalimil, and discover new hunts and side quests.

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Navigate the 'Things Fall Apart' main quest in Final Fantasy XVI. Learn how to unlock Bahamut's abilities, complete subquests for Martha's Rest, Northreach, and Dalimil, and discover new hunts and side quests.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    After the fight with Bahamut, you gain access to his Eikonic Ability tree. You can equip Bahamut or choose to master his abilities and equip them on other Eikons. Test abilities in the Hall of Virtue.
  2. 2
    Talk to Otto, then Vivian, then Harpocrates, and finally Otto again. This will unlock three subquests.
  3. 3
    Head to The Mess and talk to Otto, who will refer you to Vivian and Harpocrates.
  4. 4
    Vivian, in the Map Room, will provide an overview of the current political climate.
  5. 5
    Harpocrates will discuss ancient myths.
  6. 6
    Return to Otto, who will explain the pressing issues facing your allies, leading to the following subquests:
    • Aid Martha’s Rest in its dilemma (The Flames of War)
  7. 7
    Aid Northreach in its dilemma (Why We Fight)
  8. 8
    Aid Dalimil in its dilemma (Down the Rabbit Hole)
  9. 9
    Before starting the subquests, consider crafting the new weapon, Brightburn, from Blackthorne. It's an upgrade over the Diamond Sword +2.
  10. 10
    Complete all three subquests.
  11. 11
    Return to The Hideaway. Speak with Otto, which leads to a conversation with Joshua, setting up the next main quest, 'Cloak and Dagger.'
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    This also unlocks one new hunt, 'The Pack,' and several new side quests around The Hideaway:
    • An Eye for an Eye
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    Not to Be Outdone
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    On Balance
  15. 15
    Smooth Like Butler
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    Travel to The Krozjit Echoes in Central Dhalmekia to end this main quest and begin 'Cloak and Dagger.'
Tips
  • Consider testing Bahamut's abilities in the Hall of Virtue to see if they fit your playstyle.
  • The Brightburn weapon is a recommended craft for a significant upgrade.
  • The newly unlocked side quests and hunts can be tackled after progressing to the next main quest, 'Cloak and Dagger,' or at your convenience after reaching The Krozjit Echoes.
  • Access to Bahamut's Eikonic Abilities.
  • New subquests: 'The Flames of War,' 'Why We Fight,' 'Down the Rabbit Hole.'
  • New hunt: 'The Pack.'
  • New side quests: 'An Eye for an Eye,' 'Not to Be Outdone,' 'On Balance,' 'Smooth Like Butler.'
  • Progression to the next main quest, 'Cloak and Dagger.'

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