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Roughly halfway through Final Fantasy 16, players will unlock one of the game's most rewarding pieces of side content: the Hunt Board. Maintained by Nektar the Moogle, this board is regularly updated with high-value targets known as Notorious Marks, which, when defeated, provide Clive with many of Final Fantasy 16's rarest crafting materials. While the difficulty level of each hunt varies, the challenges they present are usually formidable, and will always provide Clive with a worthwhile break from the main story.
The hunt for The Pack will be made available as Clive enters the late stages of Final Fantasy 16. After facing down Dion Lesage in the Crystalline Dominion, the mission "Things Fall Apart" will begin. This multi-part quest requires Clive and his companions to complete several tasks. Nektar will add the notice for The Pack after completing the first three of these tasks, which focus on helping Cid's allies in Northreach, Dalimil, and Martha's Rest. Once "Things Fall Apart" is finished, Clive will have full access to the map once again. This guide will walk the player through all aspects of the hunt.
Where Are The Pack in Final Fantasy 16?
Mark Rank: C
Enemy Level: 33
The Pack are a group of wolves that have gathered near the town of Tabor in Dhalmekia. This hunt is slightly different from many Clive will face, playing out more like the hunt for the Soul Stingers earlier in the game than any of the single enemy hunts. He will have to take out each individual wolf to successfully complete this hunt.
When Clive is able, Travel to the Tabor Obelisk and head south towards The Gilded Path. On the map, the player will see what appears to be a small arena just below the actual printed name of the Gilded Path, this is where The Pack will be found. See the above map for the exact location.
When Can Clive Hunt The Pack in Final Fantasy 16?
Every update to the Hunt Board coincides with the completion of a specific main-story mission. In this case, the hunt is added to the board during "Things Fall Apart," but Clive will not be able to complete the hunt until during or after the subsequent mission, "Cloak and Dagger." In that mission, Clive will first gain access to the town of Tabor, and more importantly for the hunt, the pathway known as The Gilded Path. Clive can actually complete The Pack hunt during the events of "Cloak and Dagger," which results in Joshua being included in the party.
How to Defeat The Pack in Final Fantasy 16
The Pack does not have a Will Gauge, so make sure to switch out any Eikonic Abilities that focus on stagger before entering the arena. Abilities with high attack ratings are much more valuable here, so make sure to choose the desired abilities before beginning combat, as Clive cannot change his setup while fighting.
At Mark Rank C, The Pack are among the lowest ranked enemies among all Notorious Marks. However, this does not mean that they are not dangerous. If Clive is swarmed, he can take a tremendous amount of damage very quickly. To avoid this, try to maintain a position on the edge of the pack, avoid the center at all times.
Recommended Eikonic Abilities:
- Ifrit: Ignition - This ability allows Clive to attack multiple wolves at the same time. To make this even more powerful, add The Favor of the Inferno accessory, which increases Ignition damage by 12%
- Titan: Windup and Upheaval - Both of these abilities can do a tremendous amount of damage. Upheaval has a large AOE, especially when upgraded.
- Multi-Targeting Abilities: Any ability that allows Clive to target multiple enemies at once can be helpful here. Bahamet's 'Wings of Light' and Ramuh's 'Blind Justice' abilities are great examples.
- Ability Bolstering Accessories: Any accessory that increases the power or lessens the cooldown periods for the aforementioned abilities should be considered. The Berserker Ring is also useful in this fight, as it temporarily increases attack power after each Precision Dodge.
Defensive Tactics:
The Pack's most dangerous ability is called 'Thrill of the Hunt.' They will attack Clive one after another in very quick succession, which can be fatal if not properly guarded against. The first defensive option is the Precision Dodge, but Clive must be careful not to counter after evading the first enemy. Instead, wait until each wolf has been evaded before pressing the attack. Perfecting the dodge and counter will allow Clive to remain aggressive even while on defense.
Using Limit Break here is another option, as it will allow Clive to parry the attacks with ease, while also slowly refilling the HP meter, which will help mitigate any wolf attack that connects. As all Notorious Marks are formidable foes, Clive may want to consider using Stoneskin Tonics to bolster his defense.
The Pack Hunt Rewards
Unlike many of the higher level Notorious Marks, which often reward Clive with extremely rare crafting materials, The Pack's rewards are mostly made up of common crafting materials. Remember that Battle Rewards, while usually offering up the same general materials, can vary slightly based on performance. In this instance, Clive was rewarded the following:
- Sharp Fang x20
- Bloody Hide x50
- Magicked Ash x10
- 700 XP
- 50 AP
- 5800 Gil
- 10 Renown
Final Fantasy 16 is available now on Playstation 5