The Ultima Weapon is the best sword inFinal Fantasy 16due to its massive Attack and Stagger stats. While obtaining this weapon is completely optional, players that want to see Clive reach his full potential should definitely put some effort toward claiming it. This guide is here to assist with that endeavor, and it contains full details on how to get the Ultima Weapon inFinal Fantasy 16.
To note, the Ultima Weapon is only obtainable when playing onFinal Fantasy Mode, a difficulty setting that is available forNew Game + playthroughs. This means that it is not possible to earn the Ultima Weapon the first time through the game; a fact that may be disappointing to some fans. Fortunately, there is a fairly powerful weapon available during first playthroughs,FF16’s Gotterdammerung, and it is not extremely difficult to claim.
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Final Fantasy 16: How to Get Ultima Weapon
to obtain the Ultima Weapon, players must craft it by combining three items: theUtterance of Creation, Everdark Reforged, and Gotterdammerung Reforged. Here are details on how to claim all of those items, and fans can create the Ultima Weapon at the Black Hammer when they have them in hand:
Utterance of Creation
Players will automatically receive the Utterance of Creation upon starting aNG+ playthrough ofFF16on Final Fantasy Mode.
Everdark Reforged
Players will obtain this sword by following theweapon chainthat begins with the crafting of theStormcry Reforgedin their NG+ playthroughs. For full clarity, fans can start this chain when they earn the Wind Shard from Garuda on Final Fantasy Mode, and they will continually transform the weapon as they defeat story bosses. This process of transformation will end with the Everdark Reforged after earning theFlawless Dark ShardfromBarnabas.
Gotterdammerung Reforged
The first step toward earning Gotterdammerung Reforged isunlocking its Design Draft. To do this, players mustcompleteFF16’s Blacksmith’s Blues I - IV side quests, a series that can be initiated after starting the Here Be Monsters main quest. Notably, fans will also receive the Ragnarok Reforged sword as a reward for completing these side quests, and it will ultimately be used in the crafting of the Gotterdammerung Reforged.
With the Gotterdammerung Design Draft unlocked, players can set their sights on earning that materials that are required to create it. Specially, fans must obtainthree Orichalcum, two Flawless Darksteel, and one Flawless Battlehorn, and here are where those materials can be found:
After collecting the requisite materials, players can head to the Black Hammer and put together Gotterdammerung Reforged. Fans should then be ready to craft the Ultima Weapon at the same location, and they will not be disappointed with the results.
