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A Better Drillbreaker Sidequest

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This page contains information for completing the Sidequest A Better Drillbreaker in Final Fantasy XV (FFXV, FF15). Read on for more information about the Sidequest and our strategies for completing it!

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Basic information of A Better Drillbreaker

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Requester Recommended Level
Cid -

How to Unlock A Better Drillbreaker

Location Hammerhead
Unlock Condition Obtain Drillbreaker, and complete "Cid Sophiar, Master Mechanic" sidequest.

A Better Drillbreaker Clear Conditions and Rewards

Clear Condition Collect a Magitek Core and deliver it to Cid to upgrade the weapon.
Reward 2,000 EXP
Drillbreaker Plus

How to Complete A Better Drillbreaker

Talk to Cid

First, you need to obtain Drillbreaker, visit Formouth Garrison, and look for it. Then, speak with Cid to begin this sidequest. He will help you upgrade your weapon, but you need to find the item that he is asking.

Find the Magitek Core

Magitek Core is an item dropped by MA-X Dux robots; check your inventory as you may already have this. In case you don't, go back to Formouth Garrison and defeat an MA-X Dux robot again.

Upgrade to Drillbreaker Plus

Talk to Cid by returning to Hammerhead. Hand over the Magitek Core to upgrade the Drillbreaker. Upgrading this weapon will take some time; spend it by hunting or sleep at any haven. Wait for Cid's call and go back complete this sidequest.

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