Final Fantasy 16: Blacksmith Blues 4 Side Quest Guide

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The Blacksmith Blues quest line in Final Fantasy 16 gives players access to some of the best gear in the entire game and the fourth and final quest, Blacksmith Blues 4, is essential for those looking to be outfitted with the most powerful swords that Final Fantasy 16 has to offer. The tricky thing about the quest, however, is that players will need to go head-to-head with some of the most menacing Akashic beasts in order to get them.

Here’s everything you need to know about how to beat the Blacksmith Blues 4 side quest in Final Fantasy 16.

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To start the Blacksmith Blues 4 side quest, you’ll need to have completed the first three quests in the thread that have appeared throughout the rest of the game. Once you’ve completed the Through the Maelstrom main quest where players have their first encounter with Barnabas in a boss fight, you’ll return to the Hideaway and notice a quest marker with a plus sign once again over August’s head in the Mess. Speak with August the quest will begin.

When you talk with August, he’ll tell you that