EXP Farming Guide: How to Level Up Fast

Farming for EXP at the right places and using the appropriate gear will level up Clive fast in Final Fantasy 16 (FF16). Read on to learn how to farm for experience points fast, tips, and how to get Clive reach the level 50 cap!

EXP Farming: How to Level Up Fast

EXP Farming Checklist
Support EXP Accessories Equip Timely Accessories Defeat Enemies Hunt Notorious Marks Farm in Final Fantasy Mode Story Focused Mode Clear Quests

Equip the Accessories for EXP Support

Accessory	Effect / How to Get
Scholar's Spectacles	Increases amount of EXP earned by 10% Pre-order bonus accessory. Go to the Redeemable Items in the Menu to claim.
On Fortune and the Heavens	Increases EXP earned by 15%. Available at Charon's Toll by the "Cid the Outlaw" main quest. · Buy from Charon's Toll · Complete Cid the Outlaw
On Fortune and the Heavens II	Increases Exp earned by 30%. Available to reinforce in New Game +

For farming as much experience points as possible, having the Scholar's Spectacles and On Fortune and the Heavens are the best solution! These items will help your character gain extra EXP in each battle.

On Fortune and the Heavens II is only available during New Game Plus (NG+). It offers double the amount of EXP earned from enemies than the On Fortune and the Heavens.

It is important to note that the Scholar's Spectacles may be obtained through the pre-order bonus only. On Fortune and the Heavens can be bought in Charon's Toll after completing the main quest Cid the Outlaw.

All Accessories and How to Get Them

Equip the Timely Accessories

Accessory	Details
Ring of Timely Strikes	When equipped, complex ability combinations can be executed by simply pressing ◻.
Ring of Timely Evasion	When equipped, Clive will automatically evade attacks, as long as the attack can be evaded.
Ring of Timely Assistance	When equipped, pet commands are executed automatically and Torgal's actions will adapt to Clive's. The Ring of Timely Assistance's effects are included in the Ring of Timely Strikes.

These combat assist accessories are helpful in any situation. Equipping these rings can help you in clearing enemies and monsters faster, if you are looking to efficiently and quickly gain more EXP.

Timely Accessories Guide

Defeat Enemies within the Area

While exploring certain maps, you will find that there are many enemies lying in wait. As an extra bonus, enemies can also drop materials for crafting. Take the opportunity to clear these opponents so that Clive can earn more experience points!

In Stage Replay, you can also earn EXP from enemies but it is important to note that opponents will give fewer EXP. It is still helpful since this mode allows players to revisit cutscenes, collect missed items, earn EXP and Ability Points, and retry missed achievements.

List of Enemies Guide

Hunt the Notorious Marks

Using the Hunt Board in Cid's Hideaway, each hunting quest from the board will lead you to different types of enemies. By completing these quest hunts, you can earn more experience points and rewards this way!

Hunt Board and Notorious Marks Guide

Farm in Final Fantasy Mode

It's better to farm EXP in Final Fantasy mode on your New Game Plus (NG+) playthrough. EXP and AP you get from enemies are much higher than in your first playthrough. The level cap is increased from 50 to 100 in Final Fantasy mode, all the more reason to start the mode!

How to Unlock Final Fantasy Mode

Play in Story Focused Mode

Story Mode has enemies and opponents that are less difficult to fight. As they are easier to fight, you can make the most of this game mode by clearing multiple enemies for farming experience points.

Note that this is only effective during your first playthrough since starting Final Fantasy mode will lock you out from switching between Story or Action Focused.

Story and Action Mode Guide

Clear Quests

Like other previous Final Fantasy titles, Final Fantasy 16 (FF16) has along with Main Quests and Side Quests. Clearing these will also help Clive gain more experience points as you progress through the game. As you unlock more locations, more quests will appear.

Main Story Quest Walkthroughs

Max Level Cap

Depends on Playthrough

The max level is capped at 50 on your first playthrough. Clearing the Main Story unlocks Final Fantasy Mode which increases the Level Cap to 100.

Level Cap Guide and Clive's Max Level

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