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To Kill a Dominant Main Quest Walkthrough
Final Fantasy XVI

To Kill a Dominant Main Quest Walkthrough

Embark on the To Kill a Dominant main quest in Final Fantasy XVI. Learn how to navigate the early stages, use Active Time Lore, and progress through the initial challenges with this walkthrough.

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Embark on the To Kill a Dominant main quest in Final Fantasy XVI. Learn how to navigate the early stages, use Active Time Lore, and progress through the initial challenges with this walkthrough.

Alright, so after that fiery intro sequence where you were playing as Phoenix (which was more of a cool cutscene than actual gameplay, don't worry if you didn't mash those buttons!), you'll finally take control of Clive. This is where the main quest To Kill a Dominant really kicks off.

Walkthrough
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    When you gain control of Clive, use the left stick to move him around and the right stick to control the camera. Just take a few steps forward. You'll see a prompt to press the [X/A] button – this opens up the main menu. Right now, it's pretty basic with just system settings, but it'll grow as you progress.
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    Now, here's a neat trick: you can hold down the [Square/X] button to bring up the Active Time Lore (ATL) menu. Even though it's introduced later, you can access it now. It's super helpful for keeping track of who's who, where you are, and what's going on in the story. I highly recommend checking it often to get the full picture.
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    Keep moving forward. You'll be prompted to run by pushing the left stick further in the direction you want to go. Just follow the linear path ahead. It'll lead you into a pretty long cutscene. While you're watching, remember you can still press [Square/X] to bring up new ATL entries that pop up. It might break the flow a bit to pause it, but it's worth it for the lore!
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    Once that cutscene wraps up, you'll be on a new path. This time, you'll need to jump and climb by pressing the [Circle/B] button. Keep going until another cutscene plays, interrupting your progress.
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    After that, you'll need to escape some danger. Don't stress too much, it's all part of the scripted sequence for now. Just follow your comrades along the path until another cutscene triggers, which signals the end of this quest.

The next main quest you'll tackle is called Pride.

Tips
  • Don't forget to use the Active Time Lore ([Square/X] button) frequently. It's your best friend for understanding the intricate story and characters of Final Fantasy XVI.
  • The early combat and movement sections are quite linear and designed to introduce you to the controls. Just follow the prompts and enjoy the ride!

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