There are several unlockables and secrets you can find as you progress through the main story in Final Fantasy 16 (FF16). Read on to learn the secrets and hidden content in the game, unlockable content and abilities, and if there is a secret boss!

Secrets and Hidden Content

Medals of Valor Wall of Memories Chronolith Trials Treasure Map Gotterdammerung Hidden Trophies

Medals of Valor

Medals of Valor are earned when you defeat major story bosses without taking damage. Doing so also unlocks the hidden trophy, You’re Not the Boss of Me.

Medal of Valor Effect and How to Get

Wall of Memories

There are 22 hidden curiosities that can be displayed in Clive's Wall of Memories. Completing them all gives the For the Hoard trophy.

How to Get All Wall of Memory Items

Chronolith Trials

Chronolith Trials are time-based challenges found all over the map in secret locations. They can be visited anytime, but you won't be able to take on the trials until later in the game.

All Chronolith Trial Locations

Treasure Map

A treasure map can be found in the game that reveals the secret location of the One Man's Treasure. This item can then be sold for a whopping 100,000 gil!

Treasure Map - Location and How to Get

Gotterdammerung

Weapon	ATK	STGR	How to Get
Gotterdammerung	375	375	Craft after acquiring its design draft · Complete Blacksmith's Blues IV

The Gotterdammerung is the best weapon in the first playthrough of the game. The exact details of crafting it are kept secret until you finish the Blacksmith's Blues IV side quest. You'll also need its reforged version in Final Fantasy Mode to craft the even more powerful Ultima Weapon.

How to Get Gotterdammerung

Hidden Trophies

Platinum	The Chronicler
	And thus did our journey end…

Several trophies are hidden by default in Final Fantasy 16. You'll need to earn all of them to get the Platinum trophy!

Trophy Guide: How to Get Platinum

Unlockable Content

Blacksmith Arete Stone Features Harpocrates and the Thousand Tomes Side Quests Orchestrion Alliant Reports The Patron's Whisper Hunt Board and Notorious Marks Final Fantasy Mode

Blacksmith

Craft and reinforce weapons and armor to further increase the damage you deal, along with your defense and HP.

You'll be able to use the blacksmith's services after completing the quest, A Chance Encounter, and once you gain access to Cid's Hideaway.

Blacksmith Guide: All Black Hammer Services

Arete Stone Features

The Arete Stone will be available at Cid's Hideaway after finishing the Hide, Hideaway quest. The Arete Stone includes features such as: training mode, arcade mode, stage replay, and the Chronolith trial replays after progressing the story further.

Arete Stone Guide: All Available Features

Training Mode

You can practice your combat skills here with customizable settings to help you improve on the battlefield! You can access this by selecting Hall of Virtue in the Arete Stone, which is already unlocked.

How to Exit Training Mode

Arcade Mode

Arcade mode offers players a chance to get high scores by executing stylish combos and combat techniques on each stage. Complete the Fanning Embers quest to unlock this together with Stage Replay.

Arcade Mode Features Explained

Stage Replay

Stage Replay is for players who want to replay a part of the story, either for missed cutscenes, missed items, or simply for revisiting the atmosphere of the stage. Complete the Fanning Embers quest to unlock this together with Arcade Mode.

Stage Replay Features Explained

Harpocrates and the Thousand Tomes

As you progress through the game, speak with Harpocrates at Cid's Hideaway to let him document your adventures. He'll record them in the Thousand Tomes, a collection of knowledge about the world of Vallishtea, all compiled in a tome.

Harpocrates Guide: Thousand Tomes Explained

Side Quests

Side quests involve helping people out around Valishtea and in Cid's Hideaway. Some side quests net you special rewards, but most give you EXP, Gil, and ability points, so complete side quests as soon as they're available!

Best Side Quests to Do

Orchestrion

Collect Orchestrion rolls and listen to new music in an Orchestrion. You'll unlock the Orchestrion as soon as you gain access to Cid's Hideaway, and you can change the tune playing in the background while inside the hideout.

All Orchestrion Roll Locations

Alliant Reports

Alliant Reports show available side quests across Valisthea. Selecting a side quest through Alliant Reports will fast travel you to the nearest Obelisk.

Unlock Alliant Reports in the Ale Hall at Cid's Hideaway after you talk to Otto during the quest, Righting Wrongs. It'll become available again in The Counter at the new hideaway after finishing the Release subquest and after talking to Gav during The Gathering Storm main quest.

How to Unlock Alliant Reports

The Patron's Whisper

Claim donated items in The Patron's Whisper as you increase your renown. Complete side quests and slay Notorious Marks in the Hunt Board to increase your renown.

Unlock the Patron's Whisper near Otto after finishing the Release subquest and after talking to Gav during The Gathering Storm main quest.

Renown System Guide

Hunt Board and Notorious Marks

Hunt down and slay monsters posted in the hunt board to receive Gil and increase your renown. You'll find the hunt board in Cid's Hideaway, and use the information there to track down monsters and return triumphant!

Unlock the Hunt Board near Otto after finishing the Release subquest and after talking to Gav during The Gathering Storm main quest.

Hunt Board and Notorious Mark Locations

Final Fantasy Mode

Final Fantasy Mode will be available once you've beaten the main game once and can be played on New Game Plus. Enemies have more health and stronger damage.

This will surely be a challenge for anyone who wants to try this mode, and efforts won't go in vain as the Ultima Weapon, the strongest weapon in the game, can be crafted in this mode only.

Final Fantasy Mode Guide

Unlockable Abilities

Upgrade Abilities Torgal Eikon Abilities Fast Travel Limit Break Chocobo Mount

Upgrade Abilities

Upgrade abilities to further enhance what they do on the battlefield. Upgrade to your heart's content since you can refund ability points at any time.

You can learn and upgrade abilities as soon as you have access to the Abilities tab in the Menu.

Best Abilities to Learn and Master

Torgal

Torgal will fight alongside you, and you can give him commands to aid you in battle. Don't forget to pet Torgal after helping you to let him know what a good boy he is!

Torgal will be on your side as soon as you start Fanning Embers.

How to Command Torgal

Eikon Abilities

You gain Eikon abilities once you progress through the game and receive their powers. Mix and match Eikon's abilities to suit your combat experience and enjoy battles.

Clive intially starts with the Blessing of the Phoenix, and he starts with abilities from that Eikon.

List of All Abilities and Skills

Fast Travel

There are many Obelisks in Valisthea that you can fast-travel to. This will be your main way of traveling to different areas of the world. You'll be able to unlock them as you progress through the story and explore the map.

All Obelisk Locations and How to Fast Travel

Limit Break

Using Limit Break increases Clive's attack and defense, and heals him when damaging enemies. Use this to deal huge chunks of damage to foes.

You'll unlock Limit Break as you gain the power of Ifrit at the last part of Buried Memories.

Limit Break Ability Effects and How to Unlock

Chocobo Mount

Later in the game, you can mount a Chocobo to traverse the open fields faster. You cannot use your Chocobo in towns or inside dungeons.

You'll get Clive's Chocobo, Ambrosia, after you complete the quest, The White-Winged Wonder.

How to Get a Chocobo Mount

Is There a Secret Boss?

Only Notorious Marks

S-Rank Notorious Marks are essentially the secret superbosses of the game. They are all completely optional, but they must be tracked down to be fought and can prove to be very challenging opponents. As a reward, they drop valuable materials that can be used to craft powerful gear like the Gotterdammerung.

Hunt Board and All Notorious Marks Locations

Final Fantasy 16 (FF16) Related Guides

Tips and Tricks: A Beginner's Guide to FF16

All Tips and Tricks

All Tips and Tricks
All Stats Explained	Crafting Recipes and Upgrades
Timely Accessories Guide	How to Fast Travel
How Long to Beat FF16?	Active Time Lore Guide
Quick Time Events Guide	List of Trophies
Is There a Mini Map?	How to Exit Training Mode
How to Use Photo Mode	How to Redeem Pre-Order Bonuses
How to Get a Chocobo Mount	How to Sprint and Move Faster
Arcade Mode and Stage Replay Explained	Missables and One-Time Events
How to Respec Abilities	All Six Signboard Locations
Unlockables and Hidden Content	Medal of Valor Guide
How to Unlock Alliant Reports	How to Upgrade Inventory Slots
How to Upgrade Potion Potency	List of Guest Party Members
Farming Guides
EXP Farming Guide	AP Farming Guide
Gil Farming Guide	-
Best Guides
Best Abilities to Learn	Best Side Quests
Best Weapons	Best Combos
Best Accessories	Best Armor
Best Builds	-
Combat and Gameplay Guides
How to Use Eikonic Feats	How to Parry Attacks
How to Limit Break	How to Stagger Enemies
How to Use Precision Dodge	Combat Basics Guide
How to Change Lock On Targets	How to Use Shift Strikes and Shift Shots
How to Punish Enemies	Should You Choose Story or Action Focused?
How to Command Torgal	How to Do Precision Sics
Battle System Mechanics Explained	Death Penalty Guide
How to Decrease Enemy Will Gauge	How to Use Item Shortcuts
How to Heal	Level Cap Guide
Post-Game Guides
New Game Plus Guide	Post Game Content and 100% Guide
Final Fantasy Mode Guide
All Cid's Hideaway Features
Arete Stone (Training & Arcade)	The Black Hammer (Blacksmith)
Charon's Toll (Shop)	Thousand Tomes (Loresman)
Orchestrion (Jukebox)	Patron's Whisper (Renown)
State of the Realm (Story Overview)	Hunt Board (Moogle Quests)
All Hideaway Guides
How to Open Letters at the Reading Table	How to Get All Wall of Memory Items
Should You Buy a Round for the Hall?	-
Controls and Settings
Language Settings	How to Save
Graphics or Framerate Mode?	How to Skip Cutscenes
Difficulty Level Differences	How to Adjust Screen Brightness
How to Turn Off Motion Blur	Controls and Best Settings
FAQs
Romance Guide: Are There Romance Options?	-
Demo Guides
How to Transfer Demo Progress	Eikonic Challenge Mode