Awakening 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!

Awakening Overview

Quest Information

Awakening
Quest Type	Main Quest
Recommended Level	16
Region	Holy Empire of Sanbreque
Description: A familiar voice beckons Clive into the heart of a raging storm. Clive follows, hoping there he might find the source of his deep-seated anguish and quell it once and for all.

How to Unlock

Awakening will start once you enter the Eye of the Tempest in Wings of Change quest. You will be going solo this time, as you got separated from Cid and Torgal because of debris.

Awakening Walkthrough

Quest Objectives

#	Awakening Objectives
1	Follow the Hooded Man Follow the hooded man. There will be debris flying near where you go, but don't worry as they won't hit you.
2	Defeat Garuda (First Phase) Garuda will approach you at the end of the path. Utilize your skills and abilities to defeat her. ▶ How to Beat Garuda (First Phase)
3	Defeat Garuda (Second Phase) Garuda will force Clive to transform into Ifrit after beating her. Control Ifrit and beat Garuda at her own game! ▶ How to Beat Garuda (Second Phase)

Awakening Boss: How to Beat Garuda

Garuda First Phase

Garuda will mostly do ground and explosive magic attacks to hit Clive. You can avoid most of them if you spend your time in the air using aerial attacks and combos! You can also dodge them whenever possible.

Tips for Beating

• Perform aerial attacks and combos
• Don't miss any Cinematic Events
• Use ranged attacks during Garuda's Aerial Blast
• Equip Timely Accessories to ease combat

How to Beat Garuda (First Phase)

Garuda Second Phase

You will be using Ifrit at this point of the story, and it will be a fight between two Eikons. Ifrit has a basic move set, similar to Clive's default and starting abilities.

There will be no precision dodges and counter when you evade an attack, so try to patiently wait for an opening to attack and avoid getting hit back!

Tips for Beating

• Don't miss any Cinematic Events
• Perform Lunge to close the distance
• Use ranged attacks to cancel out projectiles
• Dodge whenever necessary to preserve HP

How to Beat Garuda (Second Phase)

Final Fantasy 16 (FF16) Related Guides

Main Quest Walkthroughs

Prologue Quests (Youth)

First Act Quests (Adolescence)

Second Act Quests (Adulthood)

Final Act Quests (Endgame)