Best Weapons & Accessories For Early Game guide for Final Fantasy 16 (FF16). Learn the best weapons for early game, useful accessories, & what gears to use for early game of FFXVI.
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Best Weapon For Early Game
Preorder Bonus Weapon Is Great For Early Game
If you have the Preorder Bonus weapon, Braveheart, it is strong enough to use until the Wind Dominant. Do not forget to enter the code if you have it.
Upgrade It Through Forge
At Forge, you can get a stronger weapon by just gathering materials. The weapon created will have +1. Make sure to confirm Forge first before other options. You can easily obtain materials in the early game so spend those materials as much as you can.
How To Craft & Upgrade Gear GuideYou Can Also Buy Weapons From Shop
You can also buy weapons and gears at Shop. It is recommended to go here if you do not have materials for forging.
The Weapon "Invictus" Obtained During "Holding On" Quest Is Amazing
You will obtain the weapon called "Invictus" during the Main Story Quest "Holding On" together with Metian Cross and Metian Bonds are amazing for weapons for early game. These are the strongest equipment during this time so you can sell your other weapons.
| Recommended Equipment | ||
|---|---|---|
| Invictus | Metian Cross | Metian Bonds |
Eikonic Weapons Are Also Recommended
Weapons can be created using the materials drops from Eikons. These Eikonic weapons has stronger ATK compared to other selections.. In early game you can use easily obtained weapons like Longsword and then start forging Eikonic weapons like "Stormcry" after you defeat Garuda.
Best Accessory Early Game
Use Timely Accessory If You Are Not Used To Action Games
If you are not confident with playing action games, use Timely Accessories to support your movement and fight. You can adjust the difficulty of the game by equipping accessories such as Timely Focus. If you are having a difficult time, adjust it as you like.
Timely Accessories GuideAccessories Obtained On Early Game
Accessories obtained from boss like "Chirada" such as Cleric's Medallion increases the healing from potions. It is recommended to use this since Potions are scarce on Early-game. If you get other accessories, make sure to equip them as well.
| Accessories Obtained In Early Game | ||
|---|---|---|
| Badge of Might | Badge of Mettle | Cleric's Medallion |
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|---|---|
| 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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