Back to Their Origin Walkthrough

Back to Their Origin is the final Main Quest of 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!

Back to Their Origin Overview

Quest Information

Back to Their Origin
Quest Type	Main Quest
Recommended Level	41
Region	Neutral Region
Description: The final Mothercrystal has fallen, but a new one has risen in its place. A stain on the horizon, filling the hearts of all who look upon it with dread—Origin. There, deep inside, a reckoning awaits.

How to Unlock Back to Their Origin

The Back to Their Origin quest is unlocked after beating Ultima during the Streets of Madness main quest.

This is the last quest in the main story, where you fight Ultima on all his forms and end things once and for all!

Back to Their Origin Walkthrough

Quest Objectives

#	Back to Their Origin Objectives
1	Speak with Otto Speak with Otto next to the Hunt Board at the Hideaway. You will talk with everyone in the Ale Hall to plan the next course of action.
2	Speak with Joshua Head to the center of the Hideaway and talk to Joshua near the elevator. Dion will appear during the conversation, saying he would take you to the Origin.
3	Speak with Jill Head to the door on the left side of Clive's Chambers and talk to Jill. Speaking with Jill also unlocks late-game Hunt Board Notorious Marks such as the Prince of Death.
4	Optional: Upgrade Equipment and Abilities Before heading to Origin, make sure to upgrade your equipment, abilities, and purchase consumables to make the upcoming final boss fight easier.
5	Make for Origin Open the World Map and travel to Origin.

Of Gods and Men Objectives

#	Of Gods and Men Objectives
1	Follow the Button Prompts that Appear The first phase of the final boss fight consists of Quick Time Events. Follow the button prompts that appear on the center of the screen to proceed to the next phase of the fight. ➤ How to Beat Ultima Prime (First Phase)
2	Head to the end of the corridor After the battle, you will control both Clive and Joshua. Make your way up to the slope forward at the end of the hallway.
3	Defeat Ultima Ultima has three phases of the fight, each counting as a checkpoint in case you lose all your health during the fight. Defeat Ultima to complete the main story quest and see the credits roll! ➤ How to Defeat Ultima (Second Phase) ➤ How to Defeat Ultima Risen (Third Phase) ➤ How to Defeat Ultimalius (Fourth Phase)

Back to Their Origin Boss: How to Defeat Ultima

Boss Overview

Ultima has a total of four phases in the final boss fight. The first phase is mostly a cinematic fight where you will need to follow the button prompts that appear. You will take damage but this is scripted as part of the fight.

In the second phase, use Precision Dodges and Precision Strikes whenever he attacks to chip away his health. Most of his melee attacks have a slow windup time and can be easily telegraphed.

Watch out for the circles on the ground whenever he unleashes a named attack such as Flare, Holy, Ultima, and Meteor as this indicates where the attack will land. Use dodges or Cold Snap to get out of the circles quickly.

Tips for Beating Ultima Prime (First Phase)

• Press the correct button that appears during the fight.

Tips for Beating Ultima (Second Phase)

• Use Precision Dodges and Precision Strikes to counter against his normal melee attacks.
• Use dodge or Cold Snap whenever he uses an AoE attack.
• Use ranged attacks when he flies out of range.

Tips for Beating Ultima Risen (Third Phase)

• Focus on attacking Ultima Risen during the fight.
• Dodge thrice during the Antistrophe attack.
• Deplete the barrier's health whenever he uses Purgatory to prevent an instant game over.

Tips for Beating Ultimalius (Fourth Phase)

• Use dodges or Cold Snap to avoid Eikon attacks and AoE attacks.
• Attack Ultimalius after each Eikon attack before he teleports away.

Final Boss Guide: How to Beat Ultimalius

Final Fantasy 16 (FF16) Related Guides

Main Quest Walkthroughs

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First Act Quests (Adolescence)

Second Act Quests (Adulthood)

Final Act Quests (Endgame)