Gil Farming Guide: How to Make Money Fast

Farm Gil (Money) to buy useful items and gear in shops in Final Fantasy 16 (FF16). Read on to learn Gil farming locations, how to earn more Gil and money, and the recommended ways to spend Gil!

Gil Farming Locations

Hunt Bluebirds in Valisthea

Bluebirds are enemies usually found near Wild Chocobos in the open field. They drop Goblin Coins where you can sell them for 800 Gil a piece. Bluebirds also give a lot of Ability Points, making you farm for AP as well.

After defeating the Bluebirds, simply fast travel to the nearest Obelisk to respawn them. Rinse and repeat the process until you're satisfied with what you've farmed.

Found Near Martha's Rest

Martha's Rest
Bluebird Location 1
Bluebird Location 2

Found in Northreach Area

Northreach
Bluebird Location 1
Bluebird Location 2
Bluebird Location 3

Hunt Hyenas in Kritten Hollow near Ravenwit Walls

Hyenas, same as bluebirds, also drop Goblin Coins and give a lot of ability points once defeated. Fast Travel to the nearest obelisk to respawn them, and keep on farming them until you're satisfied!

Near Ravenwit Walls

Ravenwit Walls
Hyena Location

How to Make Gil Fast

Sell Valuable Materials Completed Quests Defeat Notorious Marks Equip Accessories that Increases Gil Earned

Sell Valuable Materials

There are materials in your inventory marked as Valuable. These materials don't have any other uses except for selling them.

List of Valuable Materials

Valuable	Sell Price	How to Get
One Man's Treasure	100000 gil	Found in a chest south of Titan's Wake.; Treasure Map required.
Fallen Enigma	5000 gil	Reward for defeating the Ruin Reawakened (Svarog) Notorious Mark.
Amber	3200 gil	Reward for defeating the Ruin Reawakened (Svarog) Notorious Mark.
Empty Shard	1600 gil	Reward from the "A Swelling Chorus" donation at the Patron's Whisper for reaching 135 Renown.
Goblin Coin	800 gil	Found in chests. Rewards from Quests. Dropped by Enemies. Carving Out a Niche Quest Guide Use Your Loaf Quest Guide Carved in Stone Quest Guide Even Weirder Science Quest Guide
Black Blood	400 gil	Found in the wilds, dropped by enemies, and found inside chests. Dying on the Vine Quest Guide The Root of the Problem Quest Guide For Great Justice Quest Guide Weird Science Quest Guide Bearer of Good News Quest Guide On Balance Quest Guide Trading Places Quest Guide
Gil Bug	200 gil	Found inside treasure chests. Rewards from quests. Found in the wilds. Make Do and Mend Quest Guide A Place for Everyone Quest Guide Welcoming Committee Quest Guide On Balance Quest Guide

All Valuable Items and How to Get Them

Complete Quests

You should complete quests to earn Gil and other materials. Completing quests also unlocks useful elements like Chocobos and increasing the potion carry limit.

Best Side Quests to Do

Defeat Notorious Marks

Earn Gil as a reward for defeating Notorious Marks. Though the rewards can only be redeemed once, it's still recommended to hunt them to earn lots of Gil.

Hunt Board and Notorious Mark Locations

Equip Accessories that Increases Gil Earned

Accessory	Effects / Where to Get
The Golden Testament	Increases gil earned by 35%. Available at Charon's Toll for 5000 Gil after the "Cid the Outlaw" main quest.
Cait Sith Charm	Increases gil earned by 25%. Available as a pre-order bonus.
The Golden Testament II	Increases gil earned by 50%. Available to reinforce in Final Fantasy Mode.

Equip these accessories when you're out fighting enemies to increase the value of Gil dropped by them.

Best Accessories to Equip

Recommended Ways to Spend Gil

Buy Accessories in the Shop

Gil is best used in purchasing accessories and gear to raise Clive's stats. Other accessories have useful effects such as increasing EXP or Ability Points earned, so prioritize buying such equipment.

Featured Accessories

Accessory	Effects / Where to Get
On Fortune and the Heavens	Increases EXP earned by 15%. Available at Charon's Toll for 5500 Gil after the "Cid the Outlaw" main quest.
The Wages of Warcraft	Increases ability points earned in normal encounters by 20%.. Available at Charon's Toll for 15000 Gil after the "Cid the Outlaw" main quest.
The Golden Testament	Increases gil earned by 35%. Available at Charon's Toll for 5000 Gil after the "Cid the Outlaw" main quest.

Unlock Eureka Trophy for Spending 36,000 Gil

Eureka Bronze Trophy
	Spend 36,000 gil at the Tub & Crown.

Players can unlock the Eureka Bronze trophy should they spend a total of 36,000 Gil at the Tub & Crown in Cid's Hideaway.

Trophy List and Achievements Guide

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