Navigate the treacherous waters of Chapter 4 in Final Fantasy XVI's 'Through The Maelstrom' quest. Learn enemy tactics, item locations, and the strategy for the unavoidable Barnabas boss fight.
Alright, so you've made it to Chapter 4 and the quest 'Through The Maelstrom.' This part kicks off right after the Black Galleon goes down, and you'll be thrown into a fight pretty quickly. Don't worry, I'll walk you through it.
- 1You'll start on the side of the sinking ship. Get ready, because you're going to be ambushed by a few Royal Osfreyrs. Once you deal with them, a Royal Togvaldr will show up. This one hits a bit harder, so keep your dodges tight. If you're struggling, don't forget you can use Titanic Block to mitigate some of the damage.
- 2After clearing the deck, head through the door on the side to get inside the ship. Before you go further, check out the chest near the stairs – it's got a Meteorite in it. Grab that, then move through the next door.
- 3You're now on the main deck. Another group of enemies is waiting: more Royal Osfreyrs and a Warlord Sveithvald. Focus on the Osfreyrs first, then turn your attention to the Warlord. He's another heavy hitter who can charge and take a big chunk out of your health, so keep moving and don't get caught in a long attack animation.
- 4Once the Warlord is down, head back inside the ship through the door you just came from. Climb down the ladder, and you'll find another treasure chest. This one holds the The Breath of Earth (Earthen Fury) accessory. Snag it, then move forward.
- 5Through the next door, you'll face a final group of Royal Osfreyrs. After you defeat them, keep pushing forward. You'll soon find Jill.
Boss Fight: Barnabas Tharmr
After a cutscene where Barnabas sends the Black Galleon to the bottom of the sea, he'll confront Clive. Now, this fight isn't one you're meant to win. Barnabas has a lot to say during this encounter, so listen up for the story beats. His main attacks are powerful energy beams that can really hurt Clive. Your main job here is to focus on dodging and surviving. He'll eventually start charging up his Iron Flash attack. His attacks will get more intense during this phase, but just keep dodging and stay alive until the charge is complete. Once Iron Flash is fully charged, another cutscene will play, and you'll move on to the next main quest, 'Across The Narrow.' Don't worry about beating him; just focus on lasting through his onslaught.
- Always keep an eye on your dodge timing, especially against the Togvaldr and Sveithvald.
- Don't be afraid to use Titanic Block if you're caught off guard or need a moment to breathe.
- In the Barnabas fight, survival is key. Focus entirely on dodging his beam attacks and the Iron Flash.
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