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Out of the Shadow 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!
| ◄ Previous Quest | Next Quest ▶ |
|---|---|
| Into the Darkness | Onward |
List of Contents
| Out of the Shadow | |
|---|---|
| Quest Type | Main Quest |
| Recommended Level | 30 |
| Region | |
| Description: Clive returns to the hideaway and sets about spreading the glad tidings that Hugo Kupka—the man who crushed their former home and saw many of their friends slaughtered—is no more. Those who lost their lives that fateful night are avenged, and those lucky enough to survive can now live without fear that he might one day return. | |
Out of the Shadow unlocks after beating Titan during the Into the Darkness quest. You will be doing a series of subquests here, which will allow you to interact with some of the characters on this quest!
| # | Out of the Shadow Objectives |
|---|---|
| 1 |
 Speak with Otto Speak with Otto and tell him the good news that Kupka is no longer alive. You can find him at his usual spot in the Hideaway with Gav and Jill. |
| 2 |
 Speak with Vivian Speak with Vivian and report what happened at the castle and how things ended. She will tell you then to talk with other residents and spread the news! |
| 3 |
 Spread the good news Speak with Charon, Blackthorne, and Harpocrates and tell them the news about Kupka. |
| 4 |
 Speak again with Otto Return to Otto after spreading the news. He will then ask you to check how Mid is doing and ask if you can convince her to visit Cid's grave. |
| 5 |
 Speak with Mid Speak with Mid on her workshop. It seems like she's working on a new project related to a ship. |
| 6 |
 Complete Letting Off Steam I, II, & III (Subquest) Help Mid get the materials for her project. A series of subquests, Letting Off Steam quests, will cover that! ▶ Letting Off Steam I Walkthrough ▶ Letting Off Steam II Walkthrough ▶ Letting Off Steam III Walkthrough |
| 7 |
 Report back to Otto Speak with Otto and tell him Mid is still busy with her project, but Otto doesn't buy it. Try to go after her! |
| 8 |
 Speak with Obolus Speak with Obolus the Boatman and ask if she sees Mid. But it seems you're too late as she already left the Hideaway. You will also receive a letter from your uncle, Byron, during your talk with Obolus. He's asking if he can borrow Gav for a short while. |
| 9 |
 Visit the Old Hideaway Go to the Old Hideaway to visit Cid's grave. You will meet Charon there with Goetz and devise a quick plan to approach the last Mothercrystal with the team. |
| 10 |
 Make for Boklad Teleport to Laetny's Cleft and make for Boklad to destroy the last Mothercrystal at Drake's Tail. |
| ◄ Previous Quest | Next Quest ▶ |
|---|---|
| Into the Darkness | Onward |
| # | Letting Off Steam I Objectives |
|---|---|
| 1 |
 Speak with Blackthorne Go to Blackthorne and give him the Thermal Plating Designs that needs to be crafted. However, he is missing a few materials for it. |
| 2 |
 Choose between Gav or Otto Blackthorne asks you, Gav, and Otto to help get all the materials needed. You can choose any of them to accompany you in gathering Stardusts. There won't be any changes to the story, but there will be a few dialogue changes on this subquest. You can save on this part and reload it after if you're interested in checking what the other says! |
| 3 |
 Go to the Dalimil Inn After choosing your companion, head to the Dalimil Inn and look for your companion near the river outside of the town. |
| 4 |
 Gather 5 Stardusts Gather five Stardusts near the river. You can find them shining on the ground, similar to if there's an item you can loot, but it's dimmer. You will also see a quest marker on them once you get close enough! |
| 5 |
 Speak with your chosen companion Go back to your chosen companion after collecting five Stardusts and submit it to them. They will ask you to chat for a bit before heading back. Let the scene play or skip it! |
| 6 |
 Return to the Hideaway Go back to the Hideaway and submit the materials to Blackthorne. Return to Mid after and let her know that the Thermal Plating is already a work in progress. She will then ask for materials for the helm, which you will cover on Letting Off Steam II! ▶ Letting Off Steam II Walkthrough |
| # | Letting Off Steam II Objectives |
|---|---|
| 1 |
 Speak with Helena Helena knows more about the part of the ruin with the exact shape needed for the helm. You can find her inside the workshop. |
| 2 |
 Make for Laubert's Pass It seems that the part needed is in Laubert's Pass. You can fast travel to Lost Wing then head east then south to get to Laubert's Pass. |
| 3 |
 Defeat the "Unwanted Visitor" (Ahriman) Unfortunately, the part they need is being guarded by an Ahriman. Hunt it down to get the part! ▶ How to Beat Ahriman and Rewards |
| 4 |
 Report back to Mid in the hideaway Go back to Mid after getting the ruined part. She will then discuss what it needs for the last part. |
| # | Letting Off Steam III Objectives |
|---|---|
| 1 |
 Speak with Harpocrates Harpocrates seems to know what part Mid wants. Talk to him in the library and hand over the Thermal Shielding Designs to discuss it further. |
| 2 |
 Choose from Jill or Karja Choose the one who will accompany you to buy the ingredients needed. It can be Jill or Karja. YYour choice won't affect the story, but there will be some dialogue changes depending on who you choose. You can save the game on this part and reload it to see the other interaction with the character you didn't choose! |
| 3 |
 Make for the Northreach Markets Go to the Northreach Markets and get some Pepio Nuts and Garlic. You can get the Pepio Nuts from Greengrocer and the Garlic to the Traveling Merchant. You can also buy other items from them while you're at it! |
| 4 |
 Speak with your chosen companion Speak with your chosen companion once you got all the ingredients and hand them over. They will ask you to chat before heading back to the Hideaway. |
| 5 |
 Return to the Hideaway Go back to the Hideaway and give the items to Harpocrates. Speak with Mid after and tell her the last part is good now! |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 | |
| Main Scenario | |
|---|---|
| 47. Brotherhood | 48. Streets of Madness |
| 49. Back to Their Origin | 49.1. Of Gods and Men |
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