Final Fantasy XVI – How to Raise Torgal’s Pedigree and Maximize your Pup Power

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Final Fantasy XVI doesn’t have a traditional party system, but the game does at least let you control your doggy sidekick Torgal. Your faithful hound isn’t just there to look cute, he can actually be fairly helpful in battle, so how do you maximize the pup’s power? Here’s how to get the best out of man’s best friend…

Torgal has an overall “Pedigree” level, as well as individual levels for his Normal Attack (Sic) and Launcher Attack (Ravage). The good news is you really don’t have to pay too much attention to this. Torgal will gain doggy XP as the main character Clive gains XP.  That said, Torgal will level up faster if you make use of his abilities as often as possible. Also, the ability you use more often will level up faster.

This “Timely Assistance” item automates Torgal’s attacks for those who don’t want to play doggy babysitter. The good news, is Torgal will still level up even if you’re not the one initiating his attacks. So, if you have a tendency to forget to use Torgal, but don’t want to have him fall behind, make use of this item.

Speaking of equipable items, there are a couple that will further boost Torgal’s attack power, which can be unlocked via a pair of sidequests.

You can jump into this sidequest after you’ve helped out Mid as part of the mid-game Out of the Shadows main quest.

1) Check out the Reading Table in your quarters for a request from Charon.

2) Next up, talk to Harpocrates to find out where you need to go.

3) Fast travel to the Martha’s Rest Obelisk then head north and east until you come to the Cressida area.

4) Take out a group of lvl 33 Elder Antelope here and collect 5 horns.

5) Head back to Charon and get the Cavall’s Fang item.

If you’ve completed A Bone to Pick, the More Than Words sidequest will