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FF16 - Payback
Payback is a side quest found in The Hideaway in Final Fantasy 16 (FF16). Learn the starting location of and how to unlock Payback, a walkthrough of objectives, and a list of all rewards!

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Payback Rewards and Unlock Condition

How to Unlock and Rewards

World Map Location
FF16 - HideawayThe Hideaway
Local Map Location Clive's Chambers
Prerequisites Unlocked after Letting Off Steam III (sub quest of Out of the Shadow)
Quest Giver Gaute (Reading Table)
Rewards ・ EXP: 130
・ Ability Points: 0
・ Gil: 0
・ Renown: 20
・FF16 - Wyrrite - How to Use and Get Wyrrite (x25)
・FF16 - Sharp Fang - How to Use and Get Sharp Fang (x50)
・FF16 - Meteorite - How to Use and Get Meteorite (x1)
・FF16 - Star Ruby - How to Use and Get Star Ruby (x1)
・FF16 - Cid Cid's Goblet (x1)

Payback Location

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FF16 - Payback map location
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FF16 - Payback in game view

Payback is given by Gaute through the Reading Table in the Hideaway, after completing the Letting Off Steam III subquest in the Out of the Shadow main quest.

To start Payback, read the missive with the title Off the Record.

Payback Walkthrough and Objectives

How to Complete Payback

Walkthrough
1
FF16 - Speak with Gaute
Speak with Gaute.
Talk to Gaute about the letter.
2
FF16 - Deliver the star ruby to Martha
Deliver the star ruby to Martha.
Fast travel to Martha's Rest and talk to Martha.
3
FF16 - Deliver the star ruby to Isabelle
Deliver the star ruby to Isabelle.
Fast travel to the Northreach obelisk, go to The Veil, then talk to Isabelle.
5
FF16 - Return to the hideaway and speak with Gaute
Return to the hideaway and speak with Gaute.
Fast travel back to the Hideaway and talk to Gaute.
6
FF16 - Take the final star ruby to Charon
Take the final star ruby to Charon.
Talk to Charon to finish the quest.

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FF16 - Side Quests

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A Place for Everyone Moving Heaven and Earth
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Crystalline Lifeline Beast Against Beast
Needs of the Many Welcoming Committee
Dying on the Vine Red Letter Day
While the Cat's Away The Want Beyond the Wall
Pride Comes Before a Fall Friend of the People
Playthings All Bark
Caulk and Bawl The White-Winged Wonder
The Fruits of Her Labors Blacksmith's Blues
A Culinary Pilgrimage The Root of the Problem
Cut from the Cloth Do No Harm
The Weight of Command Carving Out a Niche
Hot Water A Bone to Pick
Payback Get Cart
Onward to Discovery Live and Let Live
Weird Science Use Your Loaf
Carved in Stone On Balance
Not to Be Outdone An Eye for an Eye
Smooth Like Butler Bearer of Good News
For Great Justice II Rekindling the Flame
Trading Places Blacksmith's Blues II
Blacksmith's Blues III Blacksmith's Blues IV
Skin Trade Tears of Mercy
Please Sir, Can I Have Some Morbol Self-Determination
Even Weirder Science Under New Management
Rekindling the Flame II Lines in the Sand
Trading Places II Phoenix, Heal Thyself
Duty Undying Laid to Rest
More than Words A Tail to Tell
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Nobody's Tool Where There's a Will
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