Headwind Walkthrough

Headwind is one of the Main Quests in Final Fantasy 16 (FF16). Read on for a detailed walkthrough, a list of rewards, as well as other tips and strategies on how to complete this Main Quest!

Headwind Overview

Quest Information

Headwind
Quest Type	Main Quest
Recommended Level	14
Region	Holy Empire of Sanbreque
Description: In their pursuit of the missing Dominant and Lostwing's Bearers, Clive and Cid must infiltrate a nearby Sanbreguois fortress now teeming with Waloeder soldiers. Fortunately for both of them, Clive knows of a secret entrance.

How to Unlock

Headwind will start as soon as you enter Caer Norvent during The Dead of Night quest. Clive (you), Cid, and Torgal will be on a team and infiltrate the Caer Norvent castle.

If you played through the Eikonic Challenge in the demo, this is where it starts.

Headwind Walkthrough

Quest Objectives

#	Headwind Objectives
1a	Find the Captives Go inside and head to the dungeon to look for the captives. You will see that the captives were not in the cells.
1b	Open the door with the help of Cid and head up the stairs. Defeat all the enemies inside the room to proceed.
1c	Squeeze through the gap on the window to avoid the enemies behind the door. You can use Animal Instinct and let our good boy Torgal show you the spot.
1d	From this point, there will be two ways to get to the next area. You can either use the path below, use the stairs on the right, or you can take on both paths. If you want to take it easy, it's better if to choose only one path. If you want to get as much EXP and resources as you can, clear them both and kill all the enemies you will encounter!
2	Defeat Royal Tognvaldr* Any path you choose will lead to an open area where you have to fight Royal Tognavaldr. Defeat him before you can proceed to the next area. ▶ How to Beat Royal Rognvaldr
3a	Continue your way up Continue going up after beating the Royal Tognvaldr. You will find a chest containing The Favor of Fire (Scarlet Cyclone) Accessory on the way.
3b	There will be more enemies waiting in an open area above. Kill every single one of them to progress. You can funnel enemies spawning on the arch to beat them fast. Doing a Scarlet Cyclone can easily take away a lot of their HP!
4	Defeat Suparna and Chirada Enter inside the Chapel and beat Suparna and Chirada. Both of them have similar moves, but don't let up or you will get caught up by their attacks! ▶ How to Beat Suparna and Chirada
5a	Pursue Benedikta Continue going up after defeating Suparna and Chirada. Check every corner to loot for potions and other supplies before the big fight against Benedikta. Use Animal Instinct if you get lost and don't know where to go!
5b	There will be enemies guarding the path on the way up. Kill them all to proceed. There will also be enemies that can heal their allies on the following areas. Beat them first to finish the battle faster!
5c	Another Royal Rognvaldr will try to stop you from going. Defeat it the same way you did on the first one and then head up.
5d	More enemies will appear on the way. Do the same routine, defeat them until the following areas are unlocked and reach the top of the castle.
6	Defeat Benedikta Benedikta is waiting for you at the top of the castle. Use everything on your arsenal to beat her! There will be two phases for this boss fight so try to save as much potion as you can to survive and win.

How to Beat Royal Tognvaldr

Royal Tognvaldr has mixed of melee and ranged attacks to his arsenal. Maneuver and try to find an opening between his attacks to deal damage.

Tips for Beating

• Do dodges and counters against his fire breath
• Use Phoenix Shift to follow him when he dashes out
• Move away when he uses "Katon" attack
• Equip Ring of Timely of Evasion to evade blink attack

How to Beat Suparna and Chirada

You will fight Chirada again, but this time it has Suparna on its back. They both have similar moveset so it will be easy to get used to their attacks in no time.

Tips for Beating

• Take them out one at a time
• Equip Ring of Timely of Evasion to dodge their relentless attacks
• Beware of the Enraged Mode after killing one of them

How to Beat Suparna and Chirada

Headwind Boss: How to Beat Benedikta

Boss Overview

Benedikta is the final boss of this chapter, and you will face her in her human form and Eikon form. She will be flying around the arena so try to keep up using your skills and abilities!

Tips for Beating

• Successfully do Cinematic Events
• Use Phoenix Shift to close the distance
• Focus on staggering her to end the battle faster
• Equip Timely Accessories to help ease combat

How to Beat Benedikta

Final Fantasy 16 (FF16) Related Guides

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