Final Fantasy XVI Crafting Guide

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In Final Fantasy XVI the best way to get better equipment is to craft it with the help of Blackthorne the blacksmith for Cid's band of outlaws. The items that you'll be able to craft and reinforce are weapons, belts, and vambraces. In this Final Fantasy XVI Crafting Guide we'll cover the different equipment you can craft, how to obtain any additional recipes, and what particular items you should be looking out for.

Final Fantasy XVI Crafting Resources

There are 23 different types of basic crafting resources in Final Fantasy XVI. You can obtain these by defeating enemies, picking them up in the overworld, looting them from chests, or completing side quests. Of those basic crafting resources four of them can only be obtained as regional pickups: Valley Madder, Desert Rose, Briar Clam Shell, and Clutchmine.

After you obtain a crafting resource you will begin to be able to purchase it in Charon's shop.

It's important to note that when a piece of equipment appears at the Blacksmith for Upgrading or Reinforcing the base form of the equipment will also be purchasable from Charon's Shop.

If you're not interested in the smaller details around crafting but instead want to know how to get the most powerful and protective loadout in the game be sure to read our guides for how to get the Gotterdammerung, the most powerful sword in Final Fantasy XVI, and the Ouroboros Belt and Sons of Ouroboros Vambraces.

Final Fantasy XVI All Craftable Items

Final Fantasy XVI Craftable Weapons

Weapon Name

Recipe Obtained

Required Materials Stats/Abilities

Broadsword +1

When Blacksmith unlocks

1x Frozen Tear
30x Wyrrite
90 ATK
90 STG

Longsword +1

After stopping Benedikta at Lostwing

1x Gnarled Scale
42x Wyrrite
1x Dragon Talon

105 ATK
105 STG
Bastard Sword +1

After completing the Main Scenario "Wings of Change"

1x Clouded Eye
55x Wyrrite
10x Magicked Ash

120 ATK
120 STG
Stormcry
(Purple)

After completing the Main Scenario "Wings of Change"

1x Wind Shard

135 ATK
135 STG

Gaia Blade +1

After Jill wakes up in "The Hunter and the Hunted"

1x Imperial Link
90x Wyrrite
1x Minotaur Mane

150 ATK
150 STG

Flametongue
(Purple)

After returning to the Hideaway in Righting Wrongs Main Scenario

1x Stormcry
1x Fire Shard
1x Meteorite

180 ATK
180 STG

Levinbolt
(Purple)

After reaching the new Hideaway

1x Flametongue
1x Lightning Shard
2x Meteorite

195 ATK
195 STG

Platinum Sword +1

After starting the Main Scenario After The Storm

1x Liquid Flame
200x Wyrrite
40x Magicked Ash

210 ATK
210 ATG

Grindstone
(Purple)

During the Getting to Work Main Scenario

1x Levinbolt
1x Earth Shard
3x Meteorite

225 ATK
225 STG

Enhancer +1

During the Out of the Shadow Main Scenario

1x Earthen Fury
225x Wyrrite
75x Magicked Ash

240 ATK
225 STG

Diamond Sword +1

During the Out of the Shadow Main Scenario

1x Whitewyrm Bone
1x Imperial Link
90x Bloody Hide

255 ATK
255 STG

Excalibur

After completing the Blacksmith's Blues II (Plus) quest

300x Wyrrite
1x Grimalkin Hide
1x Bomb Ember
1x Scarletite

268 ATK
268 STG

Brightburn
(Purple)

Obtained after completing the Fire in the Sky Main Scenario

1x Grindstone
1x Light Shard
4x Meteorite

270 ATK
270 STG

Runeblade +1

Obtained at the start of the A Song of Hope Main Scenario

1x Sanguine Insignia
280x Wyrrite
280x Magicked Ash

285 ATK
285 STG

Icebrand
(Purple)

Available at the start of the Across the Narrow Main Scenario

1x Brightburn
1x Ice Shard
6x Meteorite
200x Magicked Ash

300 ATK
300 STG

Ragnarok
(Yellow)

Crafted as part of the Blacksmith's Blues IV quest Obtained through the quest 325 ATK
325 STG

Gotterdammerung
(Yellow)

Recipe obtained for completing Blacksmith's Blues IV quest

1x Ragnarok
3x Orichalcum
2x Darksteel
1x Primitive Battlehorn

375 ATK
375 STG

Everdark
(Purple)

Available at the beginning of the Brotherhood Main Scenario

1x Icebrand
1x Dark Shard
8x Meteorite
400x Sharp Fang

315 ATK
315 STG

Defender +1

After starting the Back to Their Origin Main Scenario

1x Behemoth Shackle
1x Fallen Iron
40x Clutchmine
790x Wyrrite

330 ATK
330 STG

 

Final Fantasy XVI Craftable Belts

Belt Name

Recipe Obtained Required Materials Stats/Abilities

Iron Belt +1

First Blacksmith Use 12x Iron Filings 23 DEF

Wolfskin Sash +1

After stopping Benedikta at Lostwing

12x Steelsilk
14x Bloody Hide
12x Sharp Fang

28 DEF

Dark Sash +1

After completing the Main Scenario "Wings of Change"

2x Valley madder
30x Magicked Ash
20x Steelsilk

33 DEF
4 HP

Goldwork Sask +1

After purchasing the Goldwork Sash from Charon

60x Steelsilk
26x Magicked Ash
3x Valley Madder

39 DEF
9 HP

Drakeslayer's Belt

Complete the Blacksmith's Blues Quest

1x Dragon Talon
1x Electrum
20x Briar Clam Shell
1x Scarletite

74 DEF
23 HP

Platinum Belt +1

After starting the Main Scenario After The Storm

1x Liquid Flame
177x Wyrrite
59x Magicked Ash

53 DEF

Hunter's Waistcloth +1

During the Getting to Work Main Scenario

67x Steelsilk
203 Magicked Ash
1x Coeurl Whisker

58 DEF
16 HP

Silken Sash +1

During the Out of the Shadow Main Scenario

1x Whitewyrm Bone
261x Steelsilk
87x Magicked Ash

69 DEF
21 HP

Rune Belt +1

Obtained at the start of the A Song of Hope Main Scenario

252x Bloody Hide
126x Magicked Ash
126x Steelsilk

78 Def
23 HP

Ouroboros

Obtained after completing Blacksmith's Blues III 

1x Stone Tongue
1x Comet Feather
1x Orichalcum

95 Def
32 HP

Circle of Heaven +1

After starting the Back to Their Origin Main Scenario

237x Steelsilk
237x Magicked Ash
237x Bloody Hide
30x Clitchmine

88 Def
27 HP

 

 

Final Fantasy XVI Craftable Vambraces

Vambrace Name

Recipe Obtained Required Materials Stats/Abilities

Iron Bracers +1

When Blacksmith unlocks

1x Frozen Tear
24x Wyrrite

23 DEF

Traveler's Bands +1

After stopping Benedikta at Lostwing

1x Gnarled Scale
40x Sharp Fang

28 DEF
2 HP

Steel Crowns +1

After completing the Main Scenario "Wings of Change"

57x Wyrrite
1x Dragon Talon

33 DEF

Battlechains +1

After completing the Main Scenario "Wings of Change"

1x  Imperial Link
81x Wyrrite

38 DEF

Drakeslayer's Bracelets

Complete the Blacksmith's Blues Quest

1x Dragon Talon
1x Gelatinous Mass
20x Briar Clam Shell
1x Scarletite

74 DEF
23 HP

Platinum Cannons +1

After starting the Main Scenario After The Storm

54x Bloody Hide
162x Sharp Fang
12x Briar Clam Shell

52 DEF

Hunter's Armcloths +1

During the Getting to Work Main Scenario

1x Earthen Fury
219x Sharp Fang
75x Bloody Hide

59 DEF
16 HP

Diamond Armlets +1

During the Out of the Shadow Main Scenario

243x Wyrrite
1x Whitewyrm Bone
81x Sharp Fang

68 DEF

Rune Crescents +1

Obtained at the start of the A Song of Hope Main Scenario

1x Sanguine Insignia
20x Desert Rose
399x Steelsilk
133 Magicked Ash

79 DEF
25 HP

The Sons of Ouroboros

Obtained after completing Blacksmith's Blues III 

1x Orichalcum
1x Stained Loincloth
1x Morbol Flower

97 DEF
32 HP

Sun Bracelets +1

After starting the Back to Their Origin Main Scenario

1x Behemoth Shackle
250x Bloody Hide
250x Magicked Ash
248x Sharp Fang

89 DEF
28 HP

 

 

Final Fantasy XVI All Reinforcable Weapons

Final Fantasy XVI Reinforcable Weapons

Upgraded Weapon Name

Upgrade Obtained Materials Stats/Abilities

Broadsword +1

Available when the Blacksmith Unlocks

1x Broadsword
1x Frozen Tear
5x Wyrrite

90 ATK
90 STG

Broadsword +2

Available when the Blacksmith Unlocks

1x Broadsword +1
1x Meteorite

100 ATK
100 STG

Longsword +1

After stopping Benedikta at Lostwing

1x Longsword
1x Gnarled Scale
7x Wyrrite
1x Dragon Talon

105 ATK
105 STG

Longsword +2

After stopping Benedikta at Lostwing

1x Longsword +1
1x Meteorite

115 ATK
115 STG

Bastard Sword +1

After completing the Main Scenario "Wings of Change"

1x Bastard Sword
1x Clouded Eye
5x Wyrrite
5x Magicked Ash

120 ATK
120 STG

Bastard Sword +2

After completing the Main Scenario "Wings of Change"

1x Bastard Sword +1
1x Meteorite
10x Wyrrite
10x Magicked Ash

130 ATK
130 STG

Gaia Blade +1

After completing the Main Scenario "Wings of Change" 1x Gaia Blade
1x Imperial Link
15x Wyrrite
5x Valley Madder
 
150 ATK
150 STG

Gaia Blade +2

After completing the Main Scenario "Wings of Change"

1x Gaia Blade
2x Meteorite
1x Minotaur Mane

160 ATK
160 STG

Platinum Sword +1

After starting the Main Scenario After The Storm

1x Platinum Sword
1x Liquid Flame
120x Wyrrite
20x Magicked Ash

210 ATK
210 STG

Platinum Sword +2

After starting the Main Scenario After The Storm

1x Platinum Sword +1
4x Meteorite
1x Dragon Talon

220 ATK
220 STG

Enhancer +1

During the Out of the Shadow Main Scenario

1x Enhancer
1x Earthen Fury
132x Wyrrite
43x Magicked Ash

240 ATK
225 STG

Enhancer +2

During the Out of the Shadow Main Scenario

1x Enahncer +1
4x Meteorite
1x Bone Necklace

250 ATK
235 STG

Diamond Sword +1

During the Out of the Shadow Main Scenario

1x Diamond Sword
1x Whitewyrm Bone
1x Imperial Link
52x Bloody Hide

255 ATK
255 STG

Diamond Sword +2

During the Out of the Shadow Main Scenario

1x Diamond Sword +1
4x Meteorite
60x Bloody Hide

265 ATK
265 STG

Rune Blade +1

Obtained at the start of the A Song of Hope Main Scenario

1x Rune Blade
1x Sanguine Insignia
190x Wyrrite
180x Magicked Ash

285 ATK
285 STG

Rune Blade +2

Obtained at the start of the A Song of Hope Main Scenario

1x Rune Blade +1
6x Meteorite
120x Magicked Ash

295 ATK
295 STG

Defender +1

After starting the Back to Their Origin Main Scenario

1x Defender
1x Behemoth Shackle
1x Fallen Iron
540x Wyrrite

330 ATK
330 STG

Defender +2

After starting the Back to Their Origin Main Scenario

1x Defender +1
8x Meteorite
400x Sharp Fang
40x Clutchmine

340 ATK
340 STG

 

 

Final Fantasy XVI Reinforcable Belts

Upgraded Belt Name

Upgrade Obtained Materials Stats/Abilities

Iron Belt +2

Available when the Blacksmith Unlocks

1x Iron Belt +1
2x Meteorite

26 DEF
2 HP
 

Wolfskin Sash +1

After stopping Benedikta at Lostwing

1x Wolfskin Sash
2x Steelsilk
2x Bloody Hide
2x Sharp Fang

28 DEF

Wolfskin Sash +2

After stopping Benedikta at Lostwing

1x Wolfskin Sash +1
1x Meteorite

31 DEF
4 HP

Dark Sash +1

After completing the Main Scenario "Wings of Change"

1x Dark Sash
2x Valley Madder
5x Magicked Ash
30x Steelsilk

33 DEF
4 HP

Dark Sash +2

After completing the Main Scenario "Wings of Change"

1x Dark Sash +1
1x Meteorite
2x Valley Madder

36 DEF
8 HP

Goldwork Sash +1

After purchasing the Goldwork Sash from Charon

1x Goldwork Sash
14x Magicked Ash
3x Valley Madder

39 DEF
9 HP

Goldwork Sash +2

After purchasing the Goldwork Sash from Charon

1x Goldwork Sash +1
2x Meteorite
20x Magicked Ash

42 DEF
12 HP

Platinum Belt +1

After starting the Main Scenario After The Storm

1x Platinum Belt
1x Liquid Flame
105x Wyrrite
32x Magicked Ash

53 DEF

Platinum Belt +2

After starting the Main Scenario After The Storm

1x Platinum Belt +1
3x Meteorite
38x Magicked Ash

56 DEF
15 HP

Hunter's Waistcloth +1

During the Getting to Work Main Scenario

1x Hunter's Waistcloth
39x Steelsilk
118x Magicked Ash
1x Coeurl Whisker

58 DEF
16 HP

Hunter's Waistcloth +2

During the Getting to Work Main Scenario

1x Hunter's Waistcloth +1
3x Meteorite
12x Briar Clam Shell
40x Magicked Ash

61 DEF
19 HP

Silken Sash +1

During the Out of the Shadow Main Scenario

1x Silken Sash
1x Whitewyrm Bone
153x Steelsilk
50x Magicked Ash

69 DEF
21 HP

Silken Sash +2

During the Out of the Shadow Main Scenario

1x Silken Sash +1
3x Meteorite
10x Desert Rose
58x Steelsilk

72 DEF
24 HP

Rune Belt +1

Obtained at the start of the A Song of Hope Main Scenario

1x Rune Belt
162x Bloody Hide
81x Magicked Ash
81x Steelsilk

78 DEF
23 HP

Rune Belt +2

Obtained at the start of the A Song of Hope Main Scenario

1x Rune Belt +1
5x Meteorite
1x Coeurl Whisker
108x Magicked Ash

81 DEF
26 HP

Circle of Heaven +1

After starting the Back to Their Origin Main Scenario

1x Circle of Heaven
162x Steelsilk
162x Magicked Ash
162x Bloody Hide

88 DEF
27 HP

Circle of Heaven +2

After starting the Back to Their Origin Main Scenario

1x Circle of Heaven +1
6x Meteorite
40x Briar Clam Shell
243x Steelsilk

91 DEF
30 HP

 

 

Final Fantasy XVI Reinforcable Vambraces

Upgraded Vambrace Name

Upgrade Obtained Materials Stats/Abilities

Iron Bracers +1

Available when the Blacksmith Unlocks

1x Iron Bracers
1x Frozen Tear
4x Wyrrite

23 DEF

Iron Bracers +2

Available when the Blacksmith Unlocks

1x Iron Bracers +1
1x Meteorite

26 DEF
2 HP

Traveler's Bands +1

After stopping Benedikta at Lostwing

1x Traveler's Bands
1x Granled Scale
6x Sharp Fang

28 DEF
3 HP

Traveler's Bands +2

After stopping Benedikta at Lostwing

1x Traveler's Bands +1
1x Meteorite

31 DEF
5 HP

Steel Crowns +1

After completing the Main Scenario "Wings of Change"

1x Steel Crowns
9x Wyrrite
1x Dragon Talon

33 DEF

Steel Crowns +2

After completing the Main Scenario "Wings of Change"

1x Steel Crowns +1
1x Meteorite
18x Magicked Ash

36 DEF
8 HP

Battlechains +1

After purchasing the Battlechains from Charon

1x Battlechains
1x Imperial Link
13x Wyrrite

38 DEF

Battlechains +2

After purchasing the Battlechains from Charon

1x Battlechains +1
2x Meteorite
3x Valley Madder

41 DEF
12 HP

Platinum Cannons +1

After starting the Main Scenario "After The Storm"

1x Platinum Cannons
30x Bloody Hide
96x Sharp Fang
12x Briar Clam Shell

52 DEF

Platinum Cannons +2

After starting the Main Scenario "After The Storm"

1x Platinum Cannons +1
3x Meteorite
36x Bloody Hide

55 DEF
16 HP

Hunter's Armcloth +1

During the "Getting to Work" Main Scenario

1x Hunter's Armcloths
1x Earthen Fury
129x Sharp Fang
42x Bloody Hide

59 DEF
16 HP

Hunter's Armcloth +2

During the "Getting to Work" Main Scenario

1x Hunter's Armcloths +1
3x Meteorite
48x Sharp Fang

62 DEF
20 HP

Diamond Armlets +1

During the "Out of the Shadow" Main Scenario

1x Diamond Armlets
142x Wyrrite
1x Whitewyrm Bone
47x Sharp Fang

68 DEF

Diamond Armlets +2

During the "Out of the Shadow" Main Scenario

1x Diamond Armlets +1
3x Meteorite
10x Desert Rose
60x Sharp Fang

71 DEF
24 HP

Rune Crescents +1

Obtained at the start of the "A Song of Hope" Main Scenario

1x Rune Crescents
1x Sanguine Insignia
255x Steelsilk
87x Magicked Ash

79 DEF
25 HP

Rune Crescents +2

Obtained at the start of the "A Song of Hope" Main Scenario

1x Rune Crescents +1
5x Meteorite
1x Dragon Talon
20x Desert Rose

82 DEF
28 HP

Sun Bracelets +1

After starting the "Back to Their Origin" Main Scenario

1x Sun Bracelets
1x Behemoth Shackle
256x Bloody Hide
257x Magicked Ash

89 DEF
28 HP

Sun Bracelets +2

After starting the "Back to Their Origin" Main Scenario

1x Sun Bracelets +1
6x Meteorite
256x Bloody Hide
40x Desert Rose

92 DEF
30 HP

 

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More Info About This Game
Learn more about Final Fantasy XVI
Game Page Final Fantasy XVI
Developer
Square Enix
Publisher
Square Enix
Platforms
PlayStation 5
Release Date
June 22, 2023 (Calendar)
Genre
JRPG, RPG