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The Hand of Rhea for Final Fantasy 16 (FF16). Includes how to unlock, Chronolith Trials, map & location, rewards, boss walkthrough, tips, & more for Final Fantasy XVI (FFXVI).

Table of Contents

Chronolith Trial Guide

The Hand Of Rhea - Location & Rewards

Where To Find The Hand Of Rhea?

MapLocation
The Hand Of Rhea Map & Location
The Hand Of Rhea Map & Location

Rewards List

Accessory Included In The Rewards

NaneEffect
The Will of Ice (Diamond Dust)The Will of Ice (Diamond Dust)Complete the Hand of Rhea
Increases Diamond Dust's ability to reduce Will Gauge by 10%

The Hand Of Rhea - Ice Trial Walkthrough

Increase Level & Upgrade Equipment

If you are planning to challenge the Chronolith Trials first, that can be found in various places, except for Eikon (abilities) you can challenge right away with your normal items. Auto-type accessories can also be used so if you feel it is difficult, try reviewing your equipment or raising your level.

How To Level Up Fast?

Abilities & Feat

NameBest Use
Cold SnapCold Snap If you just evade with Cold Snap, you can activate Permafrost which freezes the surrounding enemies.
It can be used not only as a way to dodge but also when compressing enemies.
Ice AgeIce AgePrecision Ice is activated by releasing it with the red gauge. Simply hitting an enemy gives you a 12-second bonus so use it whenever possible. Be aware that there is a delay of about 1 second until activation.
MesmerizeMesmerizeAn ability that attracts surrounding enemies. Use it when there are several small enemies and connect it to other abilities for best results.
RimeRimeA set-range attack ability. It is easy to get the aggro of many enemies by connecting it from Mesmerize to Rime.
Diamond DustDiamond DustIt has a powerful wide-range attack and can easily reduce the enemy's Will Gauge. It can be used in all situations such as sweeping away small enemies or staggering bosses.
Melee Attack Guide

How To Unlock & Increase Time Limit

There is a bonus technique that increases the time limit for each stage and achieving it is useful for clearing the stage. The starting point is to check which attack can achieve the bonus so check the following and the ability-specific bonuses below.

Time Bonus List

Common Stage Bonus Technique

  1. 8s
    Snap Shatter
    Defeat the frozen enemies with Cold Snap
  2. 8s
    Permafrost
    Evade enemy attacks with Cold Snap to activate Permafrost
  3. 3s
    Punish
    Hit the follow-up Punish on an enemy that has been knocked down
  4. 1s
    Precision Dodge
    Avoid enemy attacks with Precision Dodge
  5. 3s
    Abilities Finish
    Attack and defeat the enemy with abilities
  6. 5s
    Multi Burst
    Use Magic Burst 10 times

Extra Bonus

  1. 3s
    First Bonus
    Achieve 1 type of bonus techniques
  2. 5s
    3 Bonuses
    Achieve 1 bonus three times
  3. 5s
    Bonus x3
    Achieve 3 types of bonus techniques
  4. 8s
    6 Bonuses
    Achieve 6 types of bonus techniques
  5. 20s
    All Bonuses
    Achieve all types of bonus techniques
  6. 3s
    Achieve continuous bonus
    Achieve different bonus consecutively in a short period of time

The Hand Of Rhea Stage 1 Walkthrough

Equipped Abilities

▼Ability Details
  1. Rime
    Attack
    Attack
    Generates ice crystals. When the generated crystal hits a lightweight enemy, it can be trapped inside the crystal. It can be activated in the air.
  2. Mesmerize
    Attack
    Will
    Launch multiple shards of ice that, upon striking lighter enemies, draw them toward Clive. Can be used in midair.

Specific Bonus Move

  1. 12s
    Collateral Rime
    Hit 3 enemies with Rime at the same time
  2. 12s
    Collateral Mesmerize
    Use Mesmerize on 2 enemies at the same time

Stage 1−1 Walkthrough

Melee Attack For Easy Bonus Earning

  1. R2 Hold+△ button
  2. R2 Hold+□ button
  3. Use Normal Attack to defeat the remaining enemies → Punish

To begin, advance towards the enemy group and use Mesmerize to pull them closer. Subsequently, unleash Rime upon the clustered enemies. Given that it's impractical to engage all of them simultaneously, systematically eliminate the remaining enemies by using Normal Attacks, Melee Attacks and Punish to finish them off.

It is recommended to withhold the second use and save it when initiating the next stage as Mesmerize followed by Rime is still effective as an opening move.

Stage 1−2 Walkthrough

Melee Attack For Easy Bonus Earning

  1. R2 Hold+△ button
  2. R2 Hold+□ button
  3. Use Normal Attack on ground enemies → Punish
  4. R2 Hold+△ button
  5. R2 Hold+□ button
  6. Shoot down airborne enemies with Charged Magic.

You can effectively defeat airborne enemies by consciously aiming Mesmerize at them. Since Mesmerize has a cooldown of 12 seconds and Rime has a cooldown of 20 seconds so make sure to verify that Rime has fully recovered before executing it when opting to use it as a Melee Attack. If there are any remaining airborne enemies, it is recommended to handle them by using Charged Magic to shoot them down.

Stage 1−3 Walkthrough

Melee Attack For Easy Bonus Earning

  1. Hit it with Magic Burst repeatedly.
  2. R2 Hold+△ button
  3. Follow up attack△ button
  4. Repeat to get 100% Staggered
  5. L3R3
  6. R2 Hold+△ button
  7. Normal AttackNormal Attack x4 + Magic Burst
    Downthrust □ button□ button□ button□ button△ button

Always stay close to the enemy and attack with Magic Burst while evading their attacks using Precision Dodge. Once you've reached 100% Staggered, activate the Limit Break and sustain damage from melee attacks, continuously attack it until the enemy is defeated.

The Hand Of Rhea Stage 2 Walkthrough

Equipped Abilities

▼Abilities Details
  1. Ice Age
    Attack
    Will
    Unleash a river of icicles that greatly knocks back any enemies it strikes. Hold button to increase potency.
  2. Mesmerize
    Attack
    Will
    Launch multiple shards of ice that, upon striking lighter enemies, draw them toward Clive. Can be used in midair.

Specific Bonus Move

  1. 12s
    Perfect Ice
    Timing is crucial when using Ice Age on the enemy to successfully land Precision Ice Age
  2. 12s
    Collateral Mesmerize
    Simultaneously apply Mesmerize to two enemy targets.

Stage 2-1 Walkthrough

Melee Attack For Easy Bonus Earning

  1. R2 Hold+△ button
  2. R2 Hold+□ buttonHold → Release the gauge when it turns red.
  3. If there's a remaining Goblin Mugger, you can handle it with Normal Attack, Melee Attack and then Punish.
  4. Stick closely to the Adamantus.
  5. Follow up attack△ button
  6. R2 Hold+△ button
  7. R2 Hold+□ buttonHold → Red Gauge
  8. Repeat to get 100% Staggered
  9. Normal AttackNormal Attack x4 +Magic Burst
    Downthrust□ button□ button□ button□ button△ button
  10. R2 Hold+△ button
  11. R2 Hold+□ buttonHold → Red Gauge

The first move can draw the four mooks together and dispose of them all together with Mesmerize → Precision Ice Age. Afterwards, simply stick close to the turtle and attack while evading its attacks. Since the shell deflects attacks so focus on attacking the head and front legs instead.

In particular, it is advisable to be aware of using Precision Ice Age as soon as it is charged since it provides excellent damage efficiency. Since there is a charging time of about 1 second, so aim to unleash it at a safe moment.

Stage 2-2 Walkthrough

Melee Attack For Easy Bonus Earning

  1. R2 Hold+△ button
  2. R2 Hold+□ buttonHold → Red Gauge
  3. Shiva Cold SnapShiva Cold Snap
    ◯ button
  4. Use normal attack followed by a melee attack on the Purobolos → Punish
  5. R2 Hold+△ button
  6. R2 Hold+□ buttonHold → Red Gauge
  7. Normal AttackNormal Attack x4 +Magic Burst
    Downthrust □ button□ button□ button□ button△ button

Consider earning bonuses with Mesmerize and Precision Ice Age. It is advisable to adjust the second use of Mesmerize in a way that leaves two enemies remaining, enabling them to be included in the effect.

Stage 2-3 Walkthrough

Melee Attack For Easy Bonus Earning

  1. R2 Hold+△ button
  2. R2 Hold+□ buttonHold → Red Gauge
  3. Shiva Cold SnapShiva Cold Snap
    ◯ button
  4. Use Normal Attack followed by Melee Attack on the Vampire Thorns → Processed by Punish
  5. Shiva Cold SnapShiva Cold Snap
    ◯ button
  6. R2 Hold+□ buttonHold → Red Gauge
  7. Follow up attack△ button
  8. Repeat to get 100% Staggered
  9. L3R3
  10. R2 Hold+□ buttonHold → Red Gauge
  11. Normal AttackNormal Attack x4 + Magic Burst
    Downthrust □ button□ button□ button□ button△ button

Start by using Mesmerize followed by Precision Ice Age to inflict damage on all enemies. Engage in battle with awareness of the Horn Gauge, which indicates the approaching attack from the Fanatics. It is recommended to prioritize dealing with the Vampire Thorns.

Since the Fanatics' attacks have large motions, it is safe to activate Precision Ice Age during the intervals between their attacks.

The Hand Of Rhea Stage 3 Walkthrough

Equipped Abilities

▼Abilities Details
  1. Ice Age
    Attack
    Will
    Unleash a river of icicles that greatly knocks back any enemies it strikes. Hold button to increase potency.
  2. Diamond Dust
    Attack
    Will
    Summon a winter storm that freezes enemies in place within a radius before dealing massive ice damage and knocking them back.

Specific Bonus Move

  1. 12s
    Perfect Ice
    Cast Ice Age on the enemies at the right timing and successfully land Precision Ice Age.
  2. 15s
    Collateral Diamond
    Simultaneously hit two enemies with Diamond Dust

Stage 3-1 Walkthrough

Melee Attack For Easy Bonus Earning

  1. Take the rear position of the Wyvern by performing Lunge twice
  2. R2 Hold+△ button
  3. Shiva Cold SnapShiva Cold Snap
    ◯ button
  4. R2 Hold+□ buttonHold → Red Gauge
  5. Normal AttackNormal Attack x4 +Magic Burst
    Downthrust □ button□ button□ button□ button△ button

By using Lunge twice as the opening move, move behind the Wyvern and simultaneously activate Diamond Dust. This allows you to achieve 100% Staggered on the Wyvern while dealing with two Mesmerizers. There is no harm in trying to aim for it, even if it fails.

Try to activate Precision Ice Age by using it after evading or when the Wyvern is staggered from Magic Burst since the Wyvern's attacks are fast, so prioritize evading while engaging in combat.

Stage 3-2 Walkthrough

Melee Attack For Easy Bonus Earning

  1. Downthrust x button+□ button□ buttonHold
  2. LungeLunge▶ Punish
    Downthrust x button+□ button▶ Knock down enemy □ button
  3. Repeat the above process and unleash Ice Age when it is fully charged.
  4. Shiva Cold SnapShiva Cold Snap
    ◯ button
  5. R2 Hold+□ buttonHold → Red Gauge
  6. Downthrust x button+□ button□ buttonHold
  7. Downthrustx button+□ button▶Knock down enemy □ button

Use Precision Ice Age → Diamond Dust as the opening move as it is the ideal strategy for this stage is to primarily rely on basic abilities to fight while ensuring the availability of Eikon Abilities to defeat the enemy as there are no formidable foes.

When using Precision Ice Age, it's will be more effective to position yourself in a way that you may be able to hit multiple enemies at once, making it easier to deal with them quickly.

Stage 3-3 Walkthrough

Melee Attack For Easy Bonus Earning

  1. R2 Hold+□ buttonHold → Red Gauge
  2. R2 Hold+△ button
  3. L3R3
  4. Use all your strength to eliminate the nearest enemy.
  5. R2 Hold+□ buttonHold → Red Gauge
  6. Normal AttackNormal Attack x4 +Magic Burst
    Downthrust □ button□ button□ button□ button△ button
  7. If things go according to plan, you have a chance to defeat them entirely during the Limit Break.

By using Precision Ice Age → Diamond Dust to hit 2 targets in the opening move, both of them can be inflicted with 100% Staggered. If you attack the nearby enemy with full force and manage to defeat them while they are in a 100% Staggered state, you can bring the situation to a one-on-one combat.

The Hand Of Rhea Stage 4 Boss Walkthrough

Equipped Abilities

▼Ability Details
  1. Rime
    Attack
    Will
    Summon a clossal ice crystal that deals continuous amage to all enemies that become trapped inside it.
  2. Diamond Dust
    Attack
    Will
    Summon a winter storm that freezes enemies in place within a radius before dealing massive ice damage and knocking them back.

How To Defeat Necrophobe

Boss Walkthrough & Tips

Necrophobe
Boss Walkthrough
1Use Evade for almost all incoming attacks → aim for a counterattack
2Always fight near the enemy
2Counterattack Magic Sword Blizzaga with Rime
3Prioritize Evade for consecutive Blizzaga spell

Use Evade For Almost All Incoming Attacks → Aim For A Counterattack

▲You can counterattack against all initial action patterns.

Necrophobe's attacks are often swift, but the openings for follow-up attacks are relatively large. By memorizing the timing of Evade, you can aim to counterattack against most attacks.

How To Dodge & Evade Attacks

Always Fight Near The Enemy

Since Necrophobe's attacks always have a wind-up, it is possible to handle any attack even when standing close. To aim for even a slight reduction in time, it is better to fight in close proximity.

Melee Attack Guide

Counterattack Magic Sword Blizzaga With Rime

Due to the nature of the magic sword Blizzaga as a ranged attack, getting too close is not feasible. Nevertheless, by strategically launching Rime from a position just beyond its range, you can effectively inflict damage. It is important to remember to use this move to deal damage quickly while there's still some time left.

The Breath of Ice (Rime) Guide

Prioritize Evade For Consecutive Blizzaga Spell

The consecutive Blizzaga spell has a wide attack range and its activation timing is relatively difficult to predict. You can avoid it by repeatedly dodging sideways, so you don't have to forcibly aim for precise timing with Precision Dodge.

Precision Dodge Guide

FF16 Chronolith Trials Guides

Chronolith Trials

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