FF16: How To Get Orichalcum [5 Best Ways]

Being one of the rarest items in Final Fantasy 16, it’s no wonder Orichalcum is one of the hardest to get your hands on. The first time you come across the mention of Orichalcum is at The Black Hammer blacksmith in the hideaway where it is a required item for crafting one of the best gears in FF16.

What Is Orichalcum?

Orichalcum is a highly prized item in FF16, known for its rarity and the challenge of acquiring it. It’s first mentioned at The Black Hammer blacksmith and is a crucial component in crafting some of the FF16’s best gear. To obtain Orichalcum, players must defeat specific high-level monsters in Notorious Marks side quests or secure it as a reward from certain late-game side quests.

What Is Orichalcum Used For?

Orichalcum is an important item for crafting Gotterdammerung–the best weapon for Clive’s Abilities in the first playthrough of Final Fantasy 16 having an incredible attack stat of 375, while also staggering the enemies. Though you can’t get your hands on this item immediately as it is a reward for high-level enemies later in FF16. To forge Gotterdammerung, you will need 3 pieces of Orichalcum in total, and achieving these numbers isn’t as easy as it seems.

Another useful item you can craft by using Orichalcum in FF16 is The Sons of Ouroboros—a Vambrace. Having an extra Orichalcum also comes in handy when crafting the belt, Ouroboros.

5 Best Ways To Get Orichalcum In FF16?

To access the locations of Orichalcum, a player must look for them in the Notorious Marks side quests or hunts. The S-rank hunts allow you to face mighty foes that drop these rare, elegant items. There are currently four monsters that drop this item upon defeat.

1. Atlas, The Breaker of Worlds

Here is a video showcasing how to find and beat Atlas in FF16:

The first one is none other than Atlas, The Breaker of Worlds. This particular hunt only unlocks upon the completion of the Out of The Shadow quest. Lying in the eastern part of Cressida, Rosaria, the level 45 monstrosity rewards you generously after slashing it down–and of course, one of the rewards includes the famed Orichalcum.

Boss Fight

In Final Fantasy 16, the S-rank enemy known as Atlas, The Breaker of Worlds, provides an intense and challenging boss fight. This hulking beast is found in the abandoned town of Cressida and demands a high level of combat skill and patience from players. Here’s a breakdown of Atlas’s attack patterns and how to effectively counter them.

1. Melee Attacks: Atlas’s size allows for powerful, extended melee attacks. When fighting up close, constant movement is crucial to avoid damage.
2. Projectile Attacks and Sword Waves: Distance doesn’t guarantee safety with Atlas. It can fire projectiles and unleash sword waves to damage players from afar. It also possesses an AoE attack that summons energy pillars, so keeping a vigilant eye on your surroundings and being ready to dodge is key.
3. Aggressive Attacks: Once Atlas is staggered and its health drops to around half, it becomes more aggressive, chaining its attacks together more frequently.
4. Golden Section and Saber Dance: These two attacks are Atlas’s most dangerous. Golden Section involves swinging an extended version of its sword from side to side, while Saber Dance is a potent combo that allows Atlas to cover a significant distance toward Clive.

The key to defeating Atlas is playing defensively and focusing on attrition. Avoid overextending and take the opportunity to unleash Eikonic Abilities when Atlas finishes a combo, damaging both its health and Will. Make sure to heal Clive when his health gets low to avoid being taken out in one hit.

Rewards

Beating Atlas, The Breaker of Worlds, is a challenging task, but persistence pays off. After defeating this boss, players are rewarded with:

• Experience Points: 17,250 XP
• Ability Points: 120 AP
• Gil: 20,000 
• Renown: 50 Renown
• Crafting Materials: One Fallen Iron and one Orichalcum in FF16

2. Tricephalic Terror, Gorgimera

The next one is The Tricephalic Terror, Gorgimera. The hunt for this monster unlocks after finishing the main quest known as Across the Narrow. The level 45 beast resides in the west of Velkroy Desert, northeast of the Dalimil Inn, The Dhalmekian Republic.

Boss Fight

The Tricephalic Terror, Gorgimera, is an S-rank enemy that you can encounter in Final Fantasy 16’s Velkroy Desert. Despite being one of the more manageable S-rank enemies, Gorgimera’s magical attacks can be a serious threat if not handled appropriately. Let’s go over the attack patterns and how to defeat this formidable adversary.

1. Magical Attacks: Gorgimera’s strength lies in its variety of magical attacks. Its melee attacks are more predictable and easy to evade, but be alert for its magic.
2. Flamethrower: When Gorgimera uses its flamethrower attack, this is your chance to sidestep and land some powerful combos.
3. The Dragon’s Voice and The Ram’s Voice: If Gorgimera starts casting The Dragon’s Voice, use Phoenix Shift to get closer to the boss, enabling you to evade the subsequent lightning strikes. This will be followed by The Ram’s Voice, which triggers frost spikes to erupt around Gorgimera’s body. Dodge backward to avoid taking damage.
4. Delta Attack: This attack summons three elemental pillars that target Clive’s current position. Dodge the beams, move out of the attack’s radius, and use this opportunity to hit Gorgimera with Charged Magic.
5. Delta Force: When Gorgimera’s health falls below half, it will upgrade to Delta Force, which generates four Delta Attack circles. At this stage, focus on getting Clive out of harm’s way as soon as possible.

Combining your combos and Eikonic Abilities will be key to defeating Gorgimera. Just be careful not to get caught by its magical attacks. 

Rewards

After defeating Gorgimera, you’ll receive the following rewards:

• Experience: 15,000 EXP
• Ability Points: 120 
• Gil: 20,000 
• Renown: 50 
• Crafting Material: A valuable piece of Orichalcum, useful for crafting powerful gear.

3. Svarog, Ruin Reawakened

The third is Svarog Ruin Reawakened. To find this S-rank Notorious Mark, head to Mournebrume, southeast of the Sanbreque. Upon defeating this monster, you will be rewarded with the same items as that of the previous hunts, including Orichalcum.

Boss Fight

The mighty dragon Svarog is an S-rank opponent who serves as a true test of your abilities in Final Fantasy 16. Encountered during the Ruin Reawakened bounty hunt, Svarog offers a challenging fight with rich rewards for the victorious. Let’s discuss his attack patterns and strategies to defeat him:

1. Melee and Fire/Laser Attacks: Svarog can deal hefty damage with its claws and wings, so always be ready to dodge when you’re in close quarters. In addition, its fire and laser attacks can cause significant harm, but their relatively slow speed leaves plenty of time for evasive maneuvers.
2. Blazing Legion: This ability has Svarog summoning a wave of slowly approaching fireballs. Patience is key here – try to weave between the fireballs without rushing, and you should be able to avoid damage.
3. Red Dawn: Two flaming pillars will start to close in on Clive. You can either sidestep them early or wait until they’re about to collide and dodge toward Svarog to close the gap.
4. Embroil: Possibly the most dangerous of Svarog’s attacks, Embroil involves a fireball that, upon hitting the ground, expands into a growing ring of fire. This then bursts into smaller, explosive rings. Dodge out of the way of the initial fireball, then jump over the expanding ring of fire, followed by a final dodge to escape the smaller explosions.

The key to defeating Svarog lies in endurance and patience. Wait for Svarog’s attacks to miss, then close in and use your Eikons and their Eikonic Abilities to deal damage. Use abilities like Heatwave and Will o’ the Wykes to absorb attacks and provide opportunities for counterattacks. Focus your attacks on Svarog’s head, as it’s his weak point.

Rewards

After successfully defeating Svarog in the Ruin Reawakened bounty hunt, you’ll be rewarded with:

• Experience: 25,000 XP 
• Ability Points: 300 
• Gil: 30,000
• Renown: 60 
• Crafting Materials: One Orichalcum and one Amber in FF16.
• Additional Spoils: One Empty Shard and one Fallen Enigma, unique items that may hold significance for your journey.

4. Behemoth King, The Masterless Marauder

The last one, The Masterless Marauder, or the Behemoth King, also drops Orichalcum as one of the rewards for defeating him. This hunt won’t be available until you’ve started the Back to Their Origin story quest. When you are ready to take him on, head to the southwest of the Vidargraes Obelisk in Waloed. Make sure you are stacked with potions and buff materials, as this enemy is slightly stronger than the others.

Boss Fight

This is a boss that requires strategy and timing, as its attacks can be devastating. Let’s break down the attack patterns first:

1. Four Horsemen: When Behemoth King summons four comets around it, forming the four corners of a square, prepare to dodge or utilize Clive’s unique ability. These comets emit damaging shockwaves, but if you use Garuda’s Deadly Embrace, you can lift Clive into the air constantly, effectively evading the attack.
2. Reign of Fire: Here, the Behemoth King summons multiple lines of comets, creating large damaging zones. There are safe zones between the lines of meteors; your goal should be to find these safe spots and move from one to another quickly.
3. Apocalypse: This is Behemoth King’s ultimate attack. It’s a combination of Meteorain, Reign of Fire, Four Horsemen, and Extinction, all unleashed in rapid succession. It’s difficult to predict, but with some practice, you can anticipate the attacks. Once it’s finished, it will be temporarily vulnerable, so that’s your time to strike.

Keep an eye out for the Behemoth King’s usage of Meteorain irrespective of whether it has just used Comet, as these stray meteor projectiles can catch you off guard. Remember to stock up on Stoneskin Potions to withstand any unexpected hits, and be ready to face the Apocalypse when Behemoth King’s health is low.

Rewards

Upon defeating the Behemoth King, you’ll receive the following rewards:

• Experience: 20,000 EXP
• Ability Points: 200 AP
• Gil: 20,000
• Renown: 55
• Spoils: Behemoth Shackle x1, Orichalcum x1 in FF16

5. Under New Management II Misison

You can also get your hands on Orichalcum by finishing the side quest called Under New Management II—where Clive assists Isabella to repulse Akashic in Northreach. Since this side quest won’t be available until the very last section of the main story–around the time you unlock Behemoth King–it is better to just get good and slay some monsters to get the rare crafting material.

The Duty Undying II quest also rewards the player with Orichalcum, but like the other side quest, this won’t be available until the last portion either.

To undertake the Under New Management II quest, players must first approach Isabelle, who is situated near The Veil at the Northreach Obelisk. The next interaction takes place with Philippe, marking the start of a dangerous trek toward the Claireview region. As the quest progresses, the player is ambushed by waves of Akashic Thralls and Encroaching Spector, challenging their combat skills and endurance. The pivotal point is the fateful showdown with an Akashic Undertaker following the defeat of multiple Akashic Thralls in the Royal Meadows.

Rewards

Upon triumphant return to Isabelle and submission of the quest, the player receives the following rewards:

• Veil Signboard
• 1x FF16 Orichalcum
• Meteorite 
• 7,200 EXP
• 40 Renown

And I have reached the conclusion of my FF16 Orichalcum guide and mentioned all the best ways to get this rare crafting material. Now that you’re already here, I recommend you read FF16 Grimalkin: Location, How To Use Photo Mode, BEST Accessories In FF16, and All FF16 Features guides.

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