Missables and One-Time Events Guide | Final Fantasy 16 (FF16)｜Game8 (2025)

This guide shows you all the missables, one-time events, and points of no return in Final Fantasy 16 (FF16). Read on for a list of quests with points of no return, missables and one-time events, as well as list of non-missables and what to do before these events!

Quests With Points of No Return

The Crystal's Curse

There is a point of no return when entering the Mothercrystal in Drake's Head during The Crystal's Curse. At this point, the game prompts you to confirm whether you want to proceed or not since you've reached a pivotal moment in the story.

The Crystal's Curse Walkthrough

List of Missable Side Quests

There will be side quests that you won't be able to complete as they'll be gone once you reach The Crystal's Curse quest, so be sure to finish them before progressing further! You'll be able to check for any available side quest through the Alliant Reports.

List of All Side Quests

Missables and One-Time Events

Some Cutscenes

Some cutscenes cannot be rewatched in Stage Replay, like in the first part of the game where Clive is in his teen years. If you want to rewatch these scenes, we're afraid you'll have to start a new game for that.

How to Skip and Rewatch Cutscenes

Enhanced Gear in Final Fantasy Mode

There are some unique weapons and accessories that you can obtain from treasure chests, renown rewards, or side quests. Some upgrades in Final Fantasy Mode require two of the base item, which is only possible if you carry them over through New Game Plus. If you start Final Fantasy Mode without obtaining these unique accessories the first time, you will not be able to upgrade them in your second playthrough.

Make sure to replay locations to open all treasure chests, earn enough renown, and clear side quests before starting a New Game Plus.

Final Fantasy Mode Guide

Purchasing accessories from shops is recommended

You can purchase accessories from the shops multiple times in Final Fantasy Mode, so you can always obtain an extra one. However, the prices for these accessories is more expensive so it is recommended to purchase them on your first playthrough to save Gil. It's highly recommended to get all the farming accessories so that they can be upgraded later.

All Accessories and How to Get Them

Crafting Material Drops from Notorious Marks

Crafting materials dropped by the Notorious Marks can be missable if you accidentally sell these unique items to shops. Since you only get to fight Notorious Marks once, there's no way to get another without starting another playthrough. If this happens, you can reload an autosave or a manual save before you sold the material.

All Notorious Mark Hunt Locations

Gotterdammerung can be missable if the crafting materials are sold

Accidentally selling the crafting materials from the Notorious Marks also means that the Gotterdammerung, the strongest weapon in the first playthrough, can be rendered as missable upon doing so.

How to Get Gotterdammerung

Half Past Twilight Trophy is missable

Half Past Twilight Silver Trophy
	Craft the legendary sword Gotterdammerung.

In addition, the Half Past Twilight silver trophy can be missable if you sell the materials required to craft the Gotterdammerung.

Trophy Guide: How to Get Platinum

List of Non-Missables

Items in Treasure Coffers

MIssed treasure coffers can be opened when you replay a stage. Already opened treasure coffers will not have items inside.

Arcade Mode and Stage Replay Features Explained

Some Bosses Can Be Rematched

On the topic of replaying stages, you can also rematch bosses in Arcade Mode! If you're on a Story Focused playthrough, you'll replay the boss fight in Action Focused. This goes for all stages available in Arcade Mode.

List of Bosses and All Formidable Foes

Reassigning Ability Points

Don't worry if you've changed your mind about a certain ability because you can reassign ability points in this game. Say you felt like mastering a specific ability isn't worth the ability points, you can hover on that ability and hold the Square button to reset assigning ability points to it, and you'll get your ability points back!

List of All Abilities and Skills

Merchant Items and Curiosities

Some merchants will become inaccessible later in the game, such as the Eastpool vendor who sells the Lovely, Dark, and Deep Orchestrion roll. However, don't fret about not being able to buy their items, as they can be bought in Charon's Toll later!

Charon's Toll Shop Guide: Available Services

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