With the expansive storyline ofFinal Fantasy 16, it’s all too easy to overlook certain quests and miss out on exciting content. However, if yousearch around the area properlybefore the point of no return, you can ensure that nothing will go unnoticed.
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There are a total of12 missable questsin the game, all of which are concentrated in the initial section before any significant story developments. As they are brimming with unique rewards and opportunities, you should definitely not miss out. Be prepared toplay for at least 60 hoursif you want to unlock all quests and trophies.
Updated by Stefania Ikeda-Stavridi on August 08, 2025:This update adds some relevant information about each of the quests that Clive can accept in the initial section of the game. It also adds some in-text links to help players find more information about the quests and certain aspects of Final Fantasy 16.
12Welcoming Committee
TheWelcoming Committeeis a side quest you will find in the region of The Holy Empire of Sanbreque. While the reward is nothing amazing, it will give you a glimpse of the daily life of newBearers, and thehistory of Valisthea.
Giving them some bread and wine will reward you with 15 XP and a Gil Bug. It will also give the Bearers some hope for their new home.
11While The Cat’s Away
While the cat’s awayis a side quest you can accept in the region of the Imperial Province of Rosaria. The Inn Hand of Martha’s Rest Obelisk will ask you to take care of some bandits that have been plaguing the tavern.
You will have to defeat only two bandits. By completing the quest, you are rewarded with 20 XP, 10 Wyrrite, and 5 Steelsilk.
10What A Bird Wants
While you are following the main story, you will come across a ransacked carriage. A traveling trader has been attacked by Chocobos and will ask for your help.
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What a bird wantswill have you delivering a package to Martha’s Rest. Your reward will be 18 XP, 10 Sharp Fangs, and 5 Bloody Hides.
9The Want Beyond The Wall
The Want beyond the Wallis a quest activated by speaking with Etienne. This merchant will ask you to deliver and exchange some packages outside of Northreach’s southern wall.
When you return to him with the promised goods, you will behandsomely rewarded with 1000 Gil, 18 XP, 20 Steelsilks, and 20 Bloody Hides.
8Pride Comes Before A Fall
When Clive heads to the courtyard of the Imperial Training Grounds, he will find two soldiers near the weapon racks.
Talking to them will trigger thePride Comes Before a Fallside quest, which will have you fighting against both of them. Byusing simple Eikon abilities, you can easily defeat them and be rewarded with 20 XP, 1100 Gil, and apiece of meteorite.
7Playthings
What may first sound like an innocent side quest,Playthingsquickly gets a darker tone, quitesimilar to the cruel world of Game of Thrones.
A young girl will ask Clive to help her find her dear Chloe. While you think you are searching for a dog, you realize that is not the case. By finding Chloe, you will gain 19 XP and 20 Magicked Ash. At what cost though?
6Friend Of The People
After startingThe Damesubquest, you will be able to accept a quest from an Oriflamme official. He will ask you to deliver comestibles to three Bearers.
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By finding the Bearers and giving them the goods, you complete the quest. You are then rewarded with 18XP, 1000 Gil, 25 Magicked Ash, and Bearer Comestibles.
5False Friends
False Friendsis a quest given to Clive by a sellsword named Brennan. He will ask you to track down a runaway Bearer.
Finding the Bearer is quite easy, as there will be many clues along the way. There will be a small brawl about the fate of the Bearer, but Clive will protect him. As a reward, he will receive 22 XP, 100 Ability Points, 10 Magicked Ashes, and a Meteorite.
4Dying On The Vine
By heading down to the wine cellars of one of the Lostwing’s buildings, you will find a guy named Emile. He will give you theDying on the Vinequest.
Wasps have been eating his grapes, and he will ask you to exterminate them. By using yourPhoenix abilities, you can easily destroy the pests and get rewarded with 16 XP, 10 Sharp Fangs, and Black Blood.
3Crystalline Lifeline
When you arrive at Martha’s Rest, you should definitely complete all quests available. One of them is theCrystalline Lifeline, which will have you helping a fishmonger.
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He dropped his precious crystal into the nearby bog, and will ask you to retrieve it. After defeating a Bob Crab and returning the crystal, you will receive 18 XP, 1000 Gil, 10 Magicked Ashes, and 10 Wyrrites.
