There is a decent amount of side content in Final Fantasy 16 for players to sink their teeth into. While many of the side quests leave players feeling a little bit underwhelmed, the side quests that do leave an impression can net players some of the best gear in the entire game.
One such side quest is the Blacksmith Blues quest which becomes available during the Here Be Monsters main quest mission that has players help Blackthorne the Hideaway blacksmith remember that he’s great at working the forge. If you’re struggling with completing the side quest, don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. Here’s everything you need to know about how to do the Blacksmith Blues side quest in Final Fantasy 16.
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As mentioned above, you won’t have access to the Blacksmith Blues side quest until you start the Here Be Monsters main quest. At this point in the game, you should be somewhere in the upper 20s in terms of your level. To begin the quest, head to the Hideaway and speak with August. You’ll find August in the southeast corner of the Mess near the Counter.
August will tell you that he’s worried about Blackthorne the blacksmith but doesn’t know what seems to be bothering him. Head to the Black Hammer and talk with Blackthorne. He’ll tell you that he feels like his forging skills aren’t very good. In order to inspire Blackthorne, you’ll be tasked with tracking down some finely crafted leather made by a
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