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Ill Tidings - Story Walkthrough and Guide

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This page is for Ill Tidings, the sixth Quest of Chapter 1 of Final Fantasy XV (FF15, FFXV). Read on for more information about which sidequests, bosses, and items are available in this chapter!

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FFXV Ill Tidings Walkthrough

List of Objectives
1 Ill Tidings 01 FFX Story Walkthrough News will break out in a cutscene about the fall of the Kingdom of Insomnia.
2 Head over to the Kingdom in the Regalia to find out about the fates of the people.
3 Ill Tidings 02 FFXV Story Walkthrough Make your way past Imperial soldiers to an overlooking hill.
4 Ill Tidings 03 FFXV Story Walkthrough Once you're on the hill, you'll receive a call from Cor. Follow the cutscenes and head to the next marker and the next quest.
5 Ill Tidings 04 FFXV Story Walkthrough When you find yourself back in the Hammerhead Rest Stop, speak to Cindy.

Tips and Strategies

This is a list of important things to do in the quest Ill Tidings. Read on to find out which of them is crucial to proceeding.

  • Consider following the cutscenes to understand the story, as well as to find clues as to where you're supposed to head to next.
  • The Imperial soldiers are nothing to shake about--until they decide to gang up on you. Take them out one by one to have an easier time.

List of items

Keycatrich Trench

List of Items:

Elixir
Hi-Elixir
Megalixir
Metal Scrap
さびた金属片
Electrolytic Condenser
Debased Coin
Laser Sensor
Oracle ascension coin
Green Choker
Bronze Bangle
Carbon Bangle
Potion

Boss Battles and Monsters

Keycatrich Trench

List of Appearing Monsters/Enemies:

Monsters/Enemies
Tarantula
Goblin
Arachne
Daggerquill
Anak Calf
Anak
Anak Stag

Appearing Bosses

There are no boss battles in this Chapter 1 quest.

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