How to craft and upgrade gear in Final Fantasy 16

Aden Carter

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Crafting is a big part of Final Fantasy 16. When you want better weapons, it doesn’t hurt to collect some materials and forge a new blade or two. You will need it to have an easier time in the game.

Since combat is a big part of the game, you will constantly be getting new weapons and armor from main quests and side quests, and shops. Of course, this gear will need to be upgraded as well.

Don’t be afraid to collect a bunch of crafting materials from the various monsters of the world. Try out your abilities and show these monsters who the boss is. Even have Torgal take a swing at them. This guide will show you how to craft and upgrade gear in Final Fantasy 16.

Final Fantasy 16 – How to craft and upgrade gear

When you need to upgrade craft your own gear or upgrade existing gear, visit Blackthorne – the blacksmith in Cid’s Hideaway. You will gain access to the blacksmith as part of the main story of the game.

To craft new gear, interact with the blacksmith. This will bring you to the crafting menu. Here, you can use your collecting materials to craft items that the blacksmith has available. At first, you will only be able to make the Broadsword and Iron Belt.

To upgrade gear, press the R1 button to go access the reinforcement menu. Here, you can select gear to reinforce. Reinforcing your swords and armor will increase the damage they deal as well as their defense.

Remember, you will need to gather crafting materials from enemies to craft and upgrade gear. Notorious Marks are great for getting materials and resources. Here are just some of the many crafting materials you will need:

• Electrum
• Briar Clam Shell
• Dragon Talon
• Platinum
• Bloody Hide
• Fire Shard
• Frozen Tear
• Wyrrite
• Darksteel
• Orichalcum
• Meteorite
• Scarletite

You can try out pieces of gear that you make in training mode. You can also try out arcade mode and Stage Replay.