Cid's Hideaway guide for Final Fantasy 16 (FF16). Learn how to get to the Hideaway, how to unlock quest, what you can do, Charon's Toll, Black Hammer, Arete Stone and map location.
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What You Can Do At Cid's Hideaway
Unlock Through Story Progression
You will be able to visit Cid's Hideaway as the story unfolds. If you haven't been there yet, make sure to progress the story forward.
Main Quests Story WalkthroughList Of Features At Cid's Hideaway
Features Available At The Start
| Feature | Function |
|---|---|
| ▼Charon's Toll | Buy Gear and Items |
| ▼The Black Hammer | Crafting and upgrading equipment |
| ▼Arete Stone | Access Training, Arcade, and Replay Modes |
| ▼Orchestrion | Change the BGM |
| ▼Harpocrates Tomes | Check Thousand Tomes |
Other Features That Can Be Unlocked Through Story Progression
| Feature | Function |
|---|---|
| ▼Vivian's Report | View The Grand Cast and Situation Map |
| ▼Hunt Board | Check Risky Mob quest orders |
| ▼Alliant Reports | Check list of unaccepted quests |
| ▼Patron's Whisper | Receive donation support |
| ▼Wall of Memories | Check acquired Curiosities |
| ▼The Reading Table | Read and check letters |
You Can Go There Anytime Afterwards
Once you have visited it, you will be able to go there anytime. You can fast travel to Cid's Hideaway by selecting it from the World Map.
Charon's Toll
Use Gil To Purchase Equipment And Other Items
You can spend Gil to purchase equipment and items. It is also possible to increase your Gil by selling your current equipment and items.
Gil Farming Guide - How To Earn Money Fast?The Product Lineup Is Unlocked As The Story Progresses
The lineup of items available for purchase at the shop increases as the story progresses.
Shop Guide - Location & Products For SaleThe Black Hammer
Craft & Upgrade Gear By Consuming Materials
You can craft equipment by consuming materials. You can switch between Craft and Upgrade using L2 and R2 buttons.
How To Craft & Upgrade Gear GuideArete Stone
Four Modes To Play
| Name | Details |
|---|---|
| Training | Set up enemies and situations to practice battles |
| Arcade Mode | Select a stage and set a new score |
| Stage Replay | Retry the completed stages |
| Chronolith Trials | Re-challenge the completed trials |
With the Arete Stone, you can enjoy various contents such as Training, Arcade Mode, and Stage Replay. Initially, the last mode is marked as a question mark ("?"), but it will be unlocked as the story progresses, where you can further hone your combat skills and try new things.
Arete Stone Guide - How To Use & UnlockEarn Materials And Experience Points In Stage Replay
In the Stage Replay mode, you can fight again with enemies you defeated in the story. While one-time only accessories do not drop again, they can still be used to acquire materials and experience points, so it's worth to use if you are farming for specific materials.
Orchestrion
Change BGM For Cid's Hideaway
In Orchestrion, you can change the background music (BGM) while in Cid's Hideaway. The available BGM options are unlocked as you progress through the story.
Orchestrion (BGM) Guide - How To Change & UnlockHarpocrates' The Thousand Tomes
You Can See The Keyword Explanation
In The Thousand Tomes, you can see the information on topics that have appeared so far. Check it out if you want to know more about the world and its history.
The Thousand Tomes Guide - How To Use & FeaturesSpeaking And Gaining Knowledge Leads To Leveling Up
By engaging in conversations, Clive accumulates knowledge in The Thousand Tomes and levels up.
Vivian's Report
Can Check The Grand Cast And Situation Map
Vivian's Report provides a chronological overview of "The Grand Cast" and "Situation Map" in the game.
The Grand Cast
The main characters and their relationships in the main story can be reviewed. The contents will be added and updated as the main story progresses.
Situation Map
The situation of each country in the main story and Clive's movements at that time can be checked. The contents will be added and updated as the main story progresses.
Hunt Board
You Can Check The Wanted Posters Of Risky Mobs
On the Hunt Board, you can check the wanted posters of dangerous monsters called Risky Mobs that are located throughout Valisthea. The wanted posters provide information about their spawn locations and rewards for defeating them, and they are added as the main story progresses.
Alliant Reports
You Can Check The List Of Unaccepted Quests
Alliant Reports allows you to see quests that have not been activated. It is also possible to navigate to the area around the place where the quest was received.
Patron's Whisper
Support Items Available As Donations Depending On Renown Rating
At the Patron's Whisper, Clive can obtain corresponding support items by gaining Renown Rating. Renown Rating can be earned by completing quests and defeating Risky Mobs.
Wall Of Memories
You Can Check Curiosities
In the Wall of Memories section, you can check the Curiosities that you have acquired. Whenever you obtain a Curiosity Item, it is automatically displayed, and you can view the detailed text of each item by selecting it.
The Reading Table
You Can Check The Letters Received From Your Friends
At the Reading Table, you can check the "letters" received from your companion friends. The number of letters will increase as you progress through the main story and quests.
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| For Beginners | |
|---|---|
| How To Progress Early Game | Best Weapons & Gear For Early Game |
| Difficulty Levels | Best Settings Guide |
| Eikon Abilities | Points of No Return |
| Death Penalty Guide | How To Skip Cutscenes |
| Level Up & Farming Related Articles | |
| Level Up Guide | Ability Point Farm Guide |
| Gil Farm Guide | |
| Hideaway Related Articles | |
| Cid's Hideaway Guide | How To Craft & Upgrade Gear Guide |
| The Thousand Tomes Guide | Vivian Reports |
| Arete Stone Guide | Replay Mode Guide |
| Arcade Mode Guide | Training Mode Guide |
| Shop Guide | |
| Other Content Related Articles | |
| Last Patch Updates | DLC Plans |
| Active Time Lore Guide | Chocobo Guide |
| Camera Guide | The Wall of Memories |
| How To Use Shards | Treasure Map Guide |
| Mini Map Guide | Story Explained |
| Post Game Content Related Articles | |
| Post Game Content | Final Fantasy Mode Guide |
| 2nd Playthrough Guide | Trophy List |
| Chronolith Trial Guide | Renown Guide |
| Multiple Endings | Secret Boss |
| How To Upgrade Accessories | |
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