Final Fantasy 16: Best Items to Craft First

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When first starting Final Fantasy 16, many players won’t even know that they’ll eventually get the option to craft gear. Crafting hasn’t exactly been at the forefront of the Final Fantasy series–and Final Fantasy 16 doesn’t change that per se–but the game requires players to craft an item or two if they want to keep their weapons and armor up to date.

If you aren’t really one for crafting, don’t worry: Final Fantasy 16 doesn’t spend a ton of time on the mechanic, however, it is necessary for making sure that you don’t get wiped in a single hit or two by the game’s most powerful bosses. When you first gain access to it, you might not know which items to craft with your limited materials so use this guide to help you choose which items to craft first in Final Fantasy 16.

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While many RPGs allow players to craft items straight from their inventory, Final Fantasy 16 takes a different approach. To craft, you’ll need to visit a blacksmith with the proper items. In its opening hours, Final Fantasy 16 is pretty linear and story-focused, so you won’t be able to craft anything until a few hours into it.

Luckily, the game makes players visit a blacksmith and craft something as part of the main story. During the main quest mission titled “Hide, Hideaway,” you’ll be tasked with visiting Blackthorne, the blacksmith in Cid’s Hideaway. After that, you’ll be able to visit the blacksmith and craft as often as you’d like.

Knowing what to craft after making the quest-mandated item, however, might be a little daunting since you’ll only be able to make one item with