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FINAL FANTASY 16 - Holding On Walkthrough
Holding On 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!

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Homecoming Buried Memories

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Holding On Overview

Quest Information

Holding On
Quest Type Main Quest
Recommended Level 20
Region
Grand Duchy of Rosaria Grand Duchy of Rosaria
Description: At Martha's Rest, Clive and Jill cross paths with Cid, and say their final farewells before continuing their journey. The road ahead leads north through Rhiannon's Ride to Eastpool, then on to Phoenix Gate.

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FINAL FANTASY 16 - Holding On Unlock
Holding On starts after talking to Cid and Goetz in the Homecoming quest in Martha's Rest. It will be a long walk again with Jill and Torgal, so be prepared!

Holding On Walkthrough

Quest Objectives

# Holding On Objectives
1
FINAL FANTASY 16 - Make for Eastpool
Make for Eastpool
Travel north of Martha's Rest until you reach Eastpool. There will be monsters on the way, but you can ignore them and head your way.

If you think you're lacking on level, you can kill everyone you encounter on the way. It should be enough to give you at least one level!
2
FINAL FANTASY 16 - Beast against beast side quest
Do Beast Against Beast Side Quest (Optional)
You will encounter a Side Quest on the way to East Pool. Consider doing it as it's already along the way, and you will get tons of EXP for finishing it.
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3
FINAL FANTASY 16 - Meet Hanna
You will see Hanna, Lord Commander Rodney's wife, once you reach Eastpool. She will tend to your needs and even give you Elwin's, Clive's father, old equipment. These are Invictus (Weapon), Metian Cross (Belt), and Metian Bonds (Vambraces).

They may be a pass on items, but they are still better than your current weapon and gear, assuming you haven't upgraded them!
4
FINAL FANTASY 16 - Stopped by the Mayor
Make for Phoenix Gate
Go north of Eastpool and make for Phoenix Gate. However, you will be stopped by an old man once you reach Eastpool's wooden gate.
5
FINAL FANTASY 16 - Fulfill Mayor
Fulfill the mayor's request (Subquest)
It seems like the old man is the mayor of Eastpool and a fellow Rosalithian. Complete his request first before going to Phoenix Gate.
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6
FINAL FANTASY 16 - Explore the Ruins of Phoenix Gate
Make for Phoenix Gate
Continue going north once you fulfill the mayor's request. Open the wooden gate and follow the path until you reach the Dim Obelisk.

You can teleport to Phoenix Gate once you get there!
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Back in the Days Walkthrough

# Back in the Days Objectives
1
FINAL FANTASY 16 - Look for the old man by the well
Look for the old man by the well
Head to the well in Eastpool and look for the old man described by the mayor. Unfortunately, you won't find him there.
2
FINAL FANTASY 16 - Speak with the Villagers
Speak with the villagers
Talk to two villagers near the well to know the old man's whereabouts. It seems like there is someone that takes care of him. Find him and speak with him.
3
FINAL FANTASY 16 - Speak with Patrick
Speak with Patrick
Patrick is the one taking care of the old man. You can find and talk to him in Eastpool's stable.
4
FINAL FANTASY 16 - Find the Old Man
Find the old man
Patrick also doesn't know where the old man went. Venture outside Eastpool and look for him.

Check the fields and then follow the road near the windmill. You'll eventually find the old man by the cliff.
5
FINAL FANTASY 16 - Slay the Slavering Beasts
Slay the slavering beasts
Various beasts will appear as soon as you find the old man. Defeat them all and protect him.

Final Fantasy 16 (FF16) Related Guides

FF16 - Main Quests

Main Quest Walkthroughs

Prologue Quests (Youth)

Main Scenario
1. A Flamed Summoned 2. To Kill a Dominant
3. Pride 4. Sunrise, Sunset
5. Lost in a Fog 6. Flight of a Fledgling

First Act Quests (Adolescence)

Main Scenario
7. A Chance Encounter 8. Hide, Hideaway
9. Fanning Embers 10. Louder than Words
11. The Dead of Night 12. Headwind
13. Wings of Change 14. Awakening
15. The Wages of Guilt 16. The Hunter and the Hunted
17. Homecoming 17.1. Building Bridges
17.2. A Bearer's Lot 18. Holding On
18.1. Back in the Day 19. Buried Memories
20. The Meaning of Life 21. Righting Wrongs

Second Act Quests (Adulthood)

Main Scenario
22. The Crystal's Curse 23. Cid the Outlaw
24. Home, Sweet Home 25. The Gathering Storm
25.1. Dark Clouds Gather 25.2. Release
26. Bloodlines 27. Black Light Burns
27.1. Black or White 28. Here Be Monsters
29. Fire and Ice 30. After the Storm
31. Capital Punishment 32. Bolts from the Blue
32.1. Getting to Work 33. Riddle of the Sands
33.1. Follow the Crystals 34. Into the Darkness
35. Out of the Shadow 35.1. Letting Off Steam I
35.2. Letting Off Steam II 35.3. Letting Off Steam III
36. Onward 36.1. To Catch a Thief
36.2. Blood from the Stones 37. Fire in the Sky
38. Things Fall Apart 38.1. Why We Fight
38.2. The Flames of War 38.3. Down the Rabbit Hole
39. Cloak and Dagger 40. Evenfall
41. A Song of Hope 41.1. Like Father, Like Daughter
42. Full Steam 43. Through the Maelstrom
44. Across the Narrow 45. Footfalls in Ash
46. The Last King

Final Act Quests (Endgame)

Main Scenario
47. Brotherhood 48. Streets of Madness
49. Back to Their Origin 49.1. Of Gods and Men

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