While Cid may be long gone at this point in the story of Final Fantasy 16, his work continues to help Clive and the others. Somehow, Cid was able to predict that the Enterprise would be built and prepared a part that would help finish it. After having installed the part and set sail, Clive and his allies can pursue the Einherjar and rescue Jill from Barnabas.
The next main scenario quest, "Through the Malestrom", gives players the opportunity to fight against Odin's Dominant. This quest is fairly short, so it has been combined with the walkthrough for the following main scenario quest, "Across the Narrow". Here is what Final Fantasy 16 players can expect as they begin this next set of main scenario quests.
This walkthrough contains spoilers, so players should proceed with caution.
Search for Jill
After a series of cutscenes, players will receive a not so warm welcome from the crew of the Einherjar. After defeating the enemies guarding the deck, look for a barred door and open it. Pick up the Potion to the left and then go up the stairs. Another group of enemies will attack after a brief cutscene. Once they are all dead, approach the gate that is at the back of the ship. Open it and then go down the stairs.
Down in the ship, look for a door that can be opened. Deal with the two enemies trying to patch up the ship and then go through the door on the other side of the room. This triggers a cutscene. Once the cutscene is over, a boss battle will begin.
How to Beat Barnabas
At long last, Final Fantasy 16 players get to face off against Barnabas. Barnabas teleports around a lot and uses melee attacks that have a wide range. Dodge these attacks and then strike back when there is an opening. At 70% health, Barnabas will cast the Lord's Measure which creates a cross shaped attack in the middle of the arena. Dodge the beams that shoot out from the middle.
As Barnabas's health nears 60% he will cast an attack that can be interrupted if players can deplete his purple bar. Unfortunately, Barnabas will still be attacking while also preparing this other attack. This purple bar is impossible to deplete in time, and it leads into a cutscene once Barnabas uses the attack and the battle ends. After another series of cutscenes, the current main scenario quest will come to a close.
Go to the Infirmary
As "Across the Narrow" begins, players will be prompted to visit Joshua in the infirmary. That said, there are several new side quests available that players may want to take the time to do. The first one is "Blacksmith's Blues IV" and "Even Weirder Science". These side quests reward players with Ragnarok and increased capacity for carrying consumables. Not only that, but "Blacksmith's Blues IV" gives players the recipe to make the best weapon in the game outside of New Game+, Gotterdammerung.
Once ready to progress the story, go to the infirmary. Going inside triggers several cutscenes. Once they are finished, speak with Vivian. Next, go to the Shelves and talk to Joshua. Finally, head to the ale hall to trigger a cutscene. Find Otto and speak to him once the cutscene is over. This will open up the world map and players will be able to go to the Shadow Coast to start the next main scenario quest.
Final Fantasy 16 is available now on PlayStation 5.
