Final Fantasy 16: Best Gear [Weapons, Armor & Accessories]

The Ultima Weapon is undoubtedly the strongest weapon with the highest damage, and no other weapon even comes close. The difference between the damage of the first and second strongest weapon is drastic. Once you obtain Ultima Weapon, you won’t need to use any other sword additionally. There is also a downside, though, as Ultima Weapon can only be obtained in new game plus mode.

The Gotterdammerung is the second-best weapon in Final Fantasy 16, and it can actually be obtained near the end-game of your first playthrough. However, the damage dealt by Gotterdammerung is almost half of that dealt by the Ultima Weapon. It is really powerful for your endgame, but you should definitely start grinding for the Ultima Weapon in the new game-plus mode.

The third strongest weapon in my list is the Rangarok which can be crafted at the end of the Blacksmith’s Blues IV side quest. It is another end-game weapon, but it can be obtained before the Gotterdammerung, and it is easier to craft as well. In terms of stats, it only deals 50 less attack and stagger damage than the Gotterdammerung, which is not drastically low.

After defeating Odin in Final Fantasy 16, you can craft Everdark, which is one of the best weapons additionally. It has the fifth highest damage out of all of the weapons, and you can easily obtain it after defeating King Barnabes Tharmr.

The last weapon on my list of the best weapons for your gear in FF16 includes the Masamune. It not only has high damage but has a unique design that makes its appearance distinct when compared to other swords. Additionally, you don’t even need to craft this weapon, as it is obtained by opening up a chest in The Shadow Coast area.

If you’re looking for the strongest belt in Final Fantasy 16, then Ouroboros will easily make for the best gear. It is not only the strongest belt, but it also increases your total health additionally. You’ll have to complete a side quest known as Blacksmith’s Blues III in order to unlock the crafting recipe of Ouroboros. You’ll need to find Orichalcum to craft it.

I must say, the next best belt that you can obtain is the Circle of Heaven, and you don’t have to craft it additionally. It also provides a strong defense and a good increase in health. You can purchase this belt from Goetz whilst you’re playing the Streets of Madness main quest in Final Fantasy 16.

In terms of stats, the Rune Belt takes fourth place. You can also upgrade this belt, and it can be bought before the Circle of Heaven additionally as it becomes available for purchase during the A Song of Hope main quest.

Next I have the Drakeslayer’s Belt. The crafting recipe can be unlocked after completing the Blacksmith’s Blues side quest, which allows you to obtain this belt during mid-game. It serves as a really good piece of armor until you get your hands on better belts.

Lastly, the Silken Sash is another good belt that can be obtained after defeating the Titan. You can either craft it or purchase it, but purchasing it will remove the hassle of collecting materials for crafting. Additionally, this belt does not increase your health until you upgrade it.

Since Ouroboros was the strongest belt, The Sons of Ouroboros is the strongest vambrace that you can obtain in Final Fantasy 16. However, its crafting recipe is unlocked during the late game by completing the side-quest Blacksmith’s Blues III. Additionally, you’ll need to hunt down special materials for crafting.

Next I suggest The Sun Bracelets, as they will serve you well until you can get your hands on The Sons of Ouroboros since these have the third-best stats in terms of vambraces. You can purchase these from Goetz during the Streets of Madness main quest, so there is no need to go through the hassle of crafting.

The Regal Armguards don’t even require you to buy or craft them. You simply need to open up a chest in The Shadow Coast area to obtain these powerful vambraces. These vambraces provide a strong defense, and all you have to do is make your way to The Shadow Coast to get these.

Another great vambrace can be purchased from Charon during the A Song of Hope main quest. It provides a good boost to defense and health additionally. You can also upgrade the Rune Crescents to increase your defense and health further.

The last vambrace on my list is the Drakeslayer’s Bracelets which make for the best gear during mid-game in FF16. You can craft the Drakeslayer’s Bracelets after completing the Blacksmith’s Blues side quest additionally.

You’ll be depending on potions and high potions to heal yourself during battles. The Cleric’s Medallion +1 will increase the potency of the normal potions by 40%, which means that they’ll heal for more health. I strongly recommend it as it is especially useful early on since you’ll be able to carry the minimum number of potions at that point.

The High Cleric’s Medallion works in a similar fashion to the Cleric’s Medallion, but it increases the healing potency of the High Potions by a whopping 25%. Increasing the effectiveness of your limited number of heals is really going to help you out in beating the toughest bosses.

The Adamantite Gauntlets provide the biggest buff to health in Final Fantasy 16. You’ll get a whopping increase of 500 points to your total health when you equip this accessory additionally.

If you can perform precise dodges with ease, then I must say, the Berserker Ring is really going to help out your overall playstyle. With each precision dodge, your attack proficiency will be enhanced. You can keep stacking the buff as long as you keep performing precision dodges.