This comprehensive guide details all the side quests available in Final Fantasy 16, highlighting those that are missable and inaccessible due to story progression.
Complete List of Side Quests in Final Fantasy 16
The following table includes every side quest players can embark on in Final Fantasy 16, along with their locations and brief completion descriptions.
| Side Quest | How To Begin | How to Complete | Reward |
|---|---|---|---|
| Make Do and Mend Fetch wood for the carpenter |
The Furrows in The Hideaway. Unlocks during Clive’s first visit to this area. | Collect wood from the carpenter at the White Adze and deliver it back to the Head Carpenter. | 1 Meteorite, 1 Gil Bug, and 5 XP. |
| Food for Thought Help keep the Fat Chocobo running |
 The Ale Hall in The Hideaway. Unlocks the first time Clive is in this area. |
Deliver three meals to the patrons of the Fat Chocobo. | 1 Wyrrite and the contents of a lockbox; for us, it had a Badge of Mettle necklace. |
| The Thousand Tomes Speak to Tomes |
At the top of the stairs in the Ale Hall in The Hideaway. This is an ongoing side quest available from players’ first visit to The Hideaway. |
Players should talk to Tomes, who enjoys hearing Clive’s tales each time they return to The Hideaway. Each new story will level up The Thousand Tomes. | Level 2 Reward: The Valisthean Calendar & Egis Entries. Level 3 Rewards: The Continental Accord & the Founder Entries. |
| A Place for Everyone Assist Kenneth. |
The Fat Chocobo where Clive previously picked up Food for Thought. |
Deliver three meals to three new NPCs in The Hideaway, marked by green icons. | 20 XP and a Gil Bug. |
| Moving Heaven and Earth Check on the Man’s Assistant. |
 Speak to Chief Botanist Bohumil in The Furrows area of The Hideaway. |
Fast Travel to Orabelle Downs to rescue Bohumil’s assistant and collect soil samples before returning to Bohumil. This quest is humorous, showing Bohumil’s love for dirt. | 18 XP, 10 Valley Madder, 20 Sharp Fang, and 30 Bloody Hide. |
| All Bark Speak to the nobleman near the cart |
 At the top of the map from the Northreach Obelisk. |
In the All Bark side quest, navigate a delicate situation involving a nobleman’s lost son, figuring out his condition without alarming the nobleman. | 20 XP and 30 Magiked Ash. |
| What a Bird Wants Agree to carry the package to Martha’s Rest |
 On the route to Martha’s Rest, talk to the man by the overturned cart. |
Take the goods from the man and deliver them to the person at the stables. | 10 Sharp Fang, 5 Bloody Hide, and 18 XP. |
| False Friends Agree to help with the search |
 Speak to the man by the Chocobo in Martha’s Rest. |
Follow the map marker to locate Norreis’ lamp and after fighting monsters, speak to Norreis near a shack. Return to Martha’s Rest with his advice to save him. | 20 XP, 10 Magicked Ash, and 1 Meteorite. |
| Crystalline Lifeline Search the swamp for the crystal |
 Speak to the fisherman near the ladder leading down to the swamp at Martha’s Rest. |
Descend into the swamp, defeat monsters, and locate the Foul Crystal before returning to the fishmonger. | 19 XP, 1,000 Gil, 10 Wyrrite, and 10 Magicked Ash. |
| Beast Against Beast Assist with the wolf issue |
 Talk to the man on the road towards The Broken Hilt in Greensheaves. |
Defeat the pack of wolves blocking the way, including a formidable Alpha. | 20 XP, 1,000 Gil, 10 Wyrrite, and 1 Meteorite. |
| Needs of the Many Search for the missing Bearer |
 Speak to Alban the Postmaster at The Hideaway entrance during Clive’s second visit. |
Eliminate enemies in the forest and find Randal before reporting back to Alban at The Hideaway. | 20 XP, 30 Wyrrite, 30 Sharp Fang, and 1 Meteorite. |
| Welcoming Committee Visit the Bearers |
 Speak to Alain in Lostwing after returning to The Hideaway for the second time. |
Interact with the Bearers and fetch food from the inn. | 15 XP and 1 Gil Bug. |
| Dying on the Vine Eliminate the Wasps |
 Talk to Emile in the Lostwing wine cellar after returning to The Hideaway. |
Travel to the vineyard and eliminate all wasps before returning to Emile. | 15 XP, 10 Sharp Fang, and 1 Black Blood. |
| Red Letter Day Search for the missing items |
 Speak with Glenn, the courier, in The Hideaway on Clive’s second visit. |
Visit the vineyard in Lostwing to gather Glenn’s dropped items, then inquire with locals about Cid’s letter. Return to Glenn with your findings. | 20 XP, 20 Wyrrite, and 10 Sharp Fang. |
| While the Cat’s Away Confront the bandits |
 Speak to the Inn Hand at Martha’s Rest post return to The Hideaway. |
Enter the Martha’s Rest area and dispatch all bandits inside. The quest completes upon their defeat. | 20 XP, 10 Wyrrite, and 5 Steelsilk. |
| The Want Beyond the Wall Assist the merchant with his dealings beyond the wall |
 Speak to merchant Etienne upon accessing the Veil. |
Deliver three mysterious goods to merchants beyond the wall and return with their items to Etienne. | 18 XP, 20 Steelsilk, 20 Bloody Hide, and 1,000 Gil. |
| Pride Comes Before a Fall Respond to the soldiers’ challenge |
 Converse with soldiers in the training area before entering Royal Meadows. |
Defeat both soldiers in combat. | 20 XP, 1 Meteorite, and 1,100 Gil. |
| Friend of the People Agree to provide assistance |
 Speak with Mathieu, an Oriflamme Official, on the walkway above the soldiers’ training area. |
Deliver food to the mistreated Bearers, then speak to the courtesan at the Veil to conclude the quest. | 18 XP, 25 Magicked Ash, and 1,000 Gil. |
How to Unlock Side Quests in Final Fantasy 16
Players can unlock side quests while progressing through the early chapters of Final Fantasy 16’s story set in The Hideaway. This location is where Cid introduces Clive after the game’s initial opening. Players must complete all objectives until a notification indicating that side quests are available appears. After that, players can take on side quests from any characters represented by a green icon above their heads.
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