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 |
105 ATK 105 STG |
| Bastard Sword +1 |
After completing the Main Scenario "Wings of Change" |
1x Clouded Eye |
120 ATK 120 STG |
| Stormcry (Purple) |
After completing the Main Scenario "Wings of Change" |
1x Wind Shard |
135 ATK |
| Gaia Blade +1 |
After Jill wakes up in "The Hunter and the Hunted" |
1x Imperial Link |
150 ATK 150 STG |
|
Flametongue |
After returning to the Hideaway in Righting Wrongs Main Scenario |
1x Stormcry |
180 ATK 180 STG |
|
Levinbolt |
After reaching the new Hideaway |
1x Flametongue |
195 ATK 195 STG |
|
Platinum Sword +1 |
After starting the Main Scenario After The Storm |
1x Liquid Flame |
210 ATK 210 ATG |
|
Grindstone |
During the Getting to Work Main Scenario |
1x Levinbolt |
225 ATK 225 STG |
|
Enhancer +1 |
During the Out of the Shadow Main Scenario |
1x Earthen Fury |
240 ATK 225 STG |
|
Diamond Sword +1 |
During the Out of the Shadow Main Scenario |
1x Whitewyrm Bone |
255 ATK 255 STG |
|
Excalibur |
After completing the Blacksmith's Blues II (Plus) quest |
300x Wyrrite |
268 ATK 268 STG |
|
Brightburn |
Obtained after completing the Fire in the Sky Main Scenario |
1x Grindstone |
270 ATK 270 STG |
|
Runeblade +1 |
Obtained at the start of the A Song of Hope Main Scenario |
1x Sanguine Insignia |
285 ATK 285 STG |
|
Icebrand |
Available at the start of the Across the Narrow Main Scenario |
1x Brightburn |
300 ATK 300 STG |
|
Ragnarok |
Crafted as part of the Blacksmith's Blues IV quest | Obtained through the quest | 325 ATK 325 STG |
| Recipe obtained for completing Blacksmith's Blues IV quest |
1x Ragnarok |
375 ATK 375 STG |
|
|
Everdark |
Available at the beginning of the Brotherhood Main Scenario |
1x Icebrand |
315 ATK 315 STG |
|
Defender +1 |
After starting the Back to Their Origin Main Scenario |
1x Behemoth Shackle |
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 |
28 DEF |
|
Dark Sash +1 |
After completing the Main Scenario "Wings of Change" |
2x Valley madder |
33 DEF 4 HP |
|
Goldwork Sask +1 |
After purchasing the Goldwork Sash from Charon |
60x Steelsilk |
39 DEF 9 HP |
|
Drakeslayer's Belt |
Complete the Blacksmith's Blues Quest |
1x Dragon Talon |
74 DEF 23 HP |
|
Platinum Belt +1 |
After starting the Main Scenario After The Storm |
1x Liquid Flame |
53 DEF |
|
Hunter's Waistcloth +1 |
During the Getting to Work Main Scenario |
67x Steelsilk |
58 DEF 16 HP |
|
Silken Sash +1 |
During the Out of the Shadow Main Scenario |
1x Whitewyrm Bone |
69 DEF 21 HP |
|
Rune Belt +1 |
Obtained at the start of the A Song of Hope Main Scenario |
252x Bloody Hide |
78 Def 23 HP |
|
Ouroboros |
Obtained after completing Blacksmith's Blues III |
1x Stone Tongue |
95 Def 32 HP |
|
Circle of Heaven +1 |
After starting the Back to Their Origin Main Scenario |
237x Steelsilk |
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 |
23 DEF |
|
Traveler's Bands +1 |
After stopping Benedikta at Lostwing |
1x Gnarled Scale |
28 DEF 2 HP |
|
Steel Crowns +1 |
After completing the Main Scenario "Wings of Change" |
57x Wyrrite |
33 DEF |
|
Battlechains +1 |
After completing the Main Scenario "Wings of Change" |
1x Imperial Link |
38 DEF |
|
Drakeslayer's Bracelets |
Complete the Blacksmith's Blues Quest |
1x Dragon Talon |
74 DEF 23 HP |
|
Platinum Cannons +1 |
After starting the Main Scenario After The Storm |
54x Bloody Hide |
52 DEF |
|
Hunter's Armcloths +1 |
During the Getting to Work Main Scenario |
1x Earthen Fury |
59 DEF 16 HP |
|
Diamond Armlets +1 |
During the Out of the Shadow Main Scenario |
243x Wyrrite |
68 DEF |
|
Rune Crescents +1 |
Obtained at the start of the A Song of Hope Main Scenario |
1x Sanguine Insignia |
79 DEF 25 HP |
|
The Sons of Ouroboros |
Obtained after completing Blacksmith's Blues III |
1x Orichalcum |
97 DEF 32 HP |
|
Sun Bracelets +1 |
After starting the Back to Their Origin Main Scenario |
1x Behemoth Shackle |
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 |
90 ATK 90 STG |
|
Broadsword +2 |
Available when the Blacksmith Unlocks |
1x Broadsword +1 |
100 ATK 100 STG |
|
Longsword +1 |
After stopping Benedikta at Lostwing |
1x Longsword |
105 ATK 105 STG |
|
Longsword +2 |
After stopping Benedikta at Lostwing |
1x Longsword +1 |
115 ATK 115 STG |
|
Bastard Sword +1 |
After completing the Main Scenario "Wings of Change" |
1x Bastard Sword |
120 ATK 120 STG |
|
Bastard Sword +2 |
After completing the Main Scenario "Wings of Change" |
1x Bastard Sword +1 |
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 |
160 ATK 160 STG |
|
Platinum Sword +1 |
After starting the Main Scenario After The Storm |
1x Platinum Sword |
210 ATK 210 STG |
|
Platinum Sword +2 |
After starting the Main Scenario After The Storm |
1x Platinum Sword +1 |
220 ATK 220 STG |
|
Enhancer +1 |
During the Out of the Shadow Main Scenario |
1x Enhancer |
240 ATK 225 STG |
|
Enhancer +2 |
During the Out of the Shadow Main Scenario |
1x Enahncer +1 |
250 ATK 235 STG |
|
Diamond Sword +1 |
During the Out of the Shadow Main Scenario |
1x Diamond Sword |
255 ATK 255 STG |
|
Diamond Sword +2 |
During the Out of the Shadow Main Scenario |
1x Diamond Sword +1 |
265 ATK 265 STG |
|
Rune Blade +1 |
Obtained at the start of the A Song of Hope Main Scenario |
1x Rune Blade |
285 ATK 285 STG |
|
Rune Blade +2 |
Obtained at the start of the A Song of Hope Main Scenario |
1x Rune Blade +1 |
295 ATK 295 STG |
|
Defender +1 |
After starting the Back to Their Origin Main Scenario |
1x Defender |
330 ATK 330 STG |
|
Defender +2 |
After starting the Back to Their Origin Main Scenario |
1x Defender +1 |
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 |
26 DEF 2 HP |
|
Wolfskin Sash +1 |
After stopping Benedikta at Lostwing |
1x Wolfskin Sash |
28 DEF |
|
Wolfskin Sash +2 |
After stopping Benedikta at Lostwing |
1x Wolfskin Sash +1 |
31 DEF |
|
Dark Sash +1 |
After completing the Main Scenario "Wings of Change" |
1x Dark Sash |
33 DEF 4 HP |
|
Dark Sash +2 |
After completing the Main Scenario "Wings of Change" |
1x Dark Sash +1 |
36 DEF 8 HP |
|
Goldwork Sash +1 |
After purchasing the Goldwork Sash from Charon |
1x Goldwork Sash |
39 DEF 9 HP |
|
Goldwork Sash +2 |
After purchasing the Goldwork Sash from Charon |
1x Goldwork Sash +1 |
42 DEF 12 HP |
|
Platinum Belt +1 |
After starting the Main Scenario After The Storm |
1x Platinum Belt |
53 DEF |
|
Platinum Belt +2 |
After starting the Main Scenario After The Storm |
1x Platinum Belt +1 |
56 DEF 15 HP |
|
Hunter's Waistcloth +1 |
During the Getting to Work Main Scenario |
1x Hunter's Waistcloth |
58 DEF 16 HP |
|
Hunter's Waistcloth +2 |
During the Getting to Work Main Scenario |
1x Hunter's Waistcloth +1 |
61 DEF 19 HP |
|
Silken Sash +1 |
During the Out of the Shadow Main Scenario |
1x Silken Sash |
69 DEF 21 HP |
|
Silken Sash +2 |
During the Out of the Shadow Main Scenario |
1x Silken Sash +1 |
72 DEF 24 HP |
|
Rune Belt +1 |
Obtained at the start of the A Song of Hope Main Scenario |
1x Rune Belt |
78 DEF 23 HP |
|
Rune Belt +2 |
Obtained at the start of the A Song of Hope Main Scenario |
1x Rune Belt +1 |
81 DEF 26 HP |
|
Circle of Heaven +1 |
After starting the Back to Their Origin Main Scenario |
1x Circle of Heaven |
88 DEF 27 HP |
|
Circle of Heaven +2 |
After starting the Back to Their Origin Main Scenario |
1x Circle of Heaven +1 |
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 |
23 DEF |
|
Iron Bracers +2 |
Available when the Blacksmith Unlocks |
1x Iron Bracers +1 |
26 DEF |
|
Traveler's Bands +1 |
After stopping Benedikta at Lostwing |
1x Traveler's Bands |
28 DEF |
|
Traveler's Bands +2 |
After stopping Benedikta at Lostwing |
1x Traveler's Bands +1 |
31 DEF |
|
Steel Crowns +1 |
After completing the Main Scenario "Wings of Change" |
1x Steel Crowns |
33 DEF |
|
Steel Crowns +2 |
After completing the Main Scenario "Wings of Change" |
1x Steel Crowns +1 |
36 DEF |
|
Battlechains +1 |
After purchasing the Battlechains from Charon |
1x Battlechains |
38 DEF |
|
Battlechains +2 |
After purchasing the Battlechains from Charon |
1x Battlechains +1 |
41 DEF |
|
Platinum Cannons +1 |
After starting the Main Scenario "After The Storm" |
1x Platinum Cannons |
52 DEF |
|
Platinum Cannons +2 |
After starting the Main Scenario "After The Storm" |
1x Platinum Cannons +1 |
55 DEF |
|
Hunter's Armcloth +1 |
During the "Getting to Work" Main Scenario |
1x Hunter's Armcloths |
59 DEF |
|
Hunter's Armcloth +2 |
During the "Getting to Work" Main Scenario |
1x Hunter's Armcloths +1 |
62 DEF |
|
Diamond Armlets +1 |
During the "Out of the Shadow" Main Scenario |
1x Diamond Armlets |
68 DEF |
|
Diamond Armlets +2 |
During the "Out of the Shadow" Main Scenario |
1x Diamond Armlets +1 |
71 DEF |
|
Rune Crescents +1 |
Obtained at the start of the "A Song of Hope" Main Scenario |
1x Rune Crescents |
79 DEF |
|
Rune Crescents +2 |
Obtained at the start of the "A Song of Hope" Main Scenario |
1x Rune Crescents +1 |
82 DEF |
|
Sun Bracelets +1 |
After starting the "Back to Their Origin" Main Scenario |
1x Sun Bracelets |
89 DEF |
|
Sun Bracelets +2 |
After starting the "Back to Their Origin" Main Scenario |
1x Sun Bracelets +1 |
92 DEF |
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