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After a certain point in Final Fantasy XVI, you may notice Blackthorne the blacksmith isn’t coming up as often with new recipes and a “Blacksmith’s Blues” sidequest is available. This quest also acts ...

There isn’t an overwhelming variety of equipment in Final Fantasy 16, so any opportunity to get better gear should be taken. The Blacksmith Blues side quests always net players design documents for ...

The central hub in Final Fantasy 16, The Hideaway, allows players to interact with the various NPCs who will help them through their journey, and the most critical NPC here is the blacksmith, ...

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 ...

portions, a third will open up. (And eventually a fourth as well.) “Blacksmith’s Blues III” in Final Fantasy XVI offers more of an insight into Blackthorne’s past while assisting him, netting us ...