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Given that it took Square Enix the best part of a decade to develop it, it should probably come as no surprise thatFinal Fantasy 16is one of the most action-packed games in the long-running JRPG series to date. Players can expect to spend countless hours with this latest installment, particularly those who are planning to unlock every last Trophy inFinal Fantasy 16.
There are 50FF16trophiesin total, 12 of which are unlocked as part of the main story. Most of the rest are tied to combat feats, collectibles, and unlocking and upgrading skills and equipment. The big exception is the “Fantasy, Finally” Trophy, which will require players to complete a New Game+ mode playthrough while playing on the “Final Fantasy” difficulty setting.
Updated May 31, 2025, by Tom Bowen:With the release of The Rising Tide comes 13 new FF16 Trophies, some of which are a little tricky to unlock. As such, we’ve decided to update out Final Fantasy 16 trophy guide to include detailed instructions on how to unlock every Rising Tide Trophy, with links to more in-depth guides where appropriate.
The Chronicler(Platinum)
And thus did our journey end…
Unlocked after obtaining all of the other trophies in the game.
You’re Not the Boss of Me(Bronze)
Defeat a boss without taking damage.
The best time to earn this Trophy is during the “Fanning Embers” main story mission while up against the Midnight Raven boss. Players can either save before the fight and reload if they get hit or return to the fightusing the Arete Stoneonce they’ve grown a bit stronger.
Made to Be Broken(Bronze)
Defeat 20 enemies while semi-primed (excluding battles in the Hall of Virtue).
Players will unlock Clive’s Limit Break duringthe “Buried Memories” main story mission. After that, they’ll simply need to defeat 20 enemies while using it.
It’s Over 50,000(Silver)
Deal an enemy 50,000 damage while it is staggered (excluding battles in the Hall of Virtue and while fully primed as Ifrit).
This Trophy will come naturally as players grow stronger. To speed things up a little, players should be sure to save powerful Eikonic Abilities like Gigaflare andFlames of Rebirthfor when the enemy is staggered.
Sheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeift(Bronze)
Land 15 Shift Strikes or Shift Shots combined (excluding battles in Hall of Virtue).
This Trophy will come naturally as players make their way through the game.
Packing Heat(Bronze)
Execute and land 2 Heatwave Counters in a single battle (excluding those in Hall of Virtue).
Activating Heatwave just before being hit by a ranged projectile will result in a Heatwave Counter. Doing this twice in one battle will unlock the “Packing Heat” Trophy.
Fatal Attraction(Bronze)
Defeat 5 enemies in the air after using Deadly Embrace (excluding battles in Hall of Virtue).
To unlock the “Packing Heat” Trophy, players will need to use Deadly Embrace to launch enemies into the air and then kill five of them. This can be done over the course of multiple battles. It can help to weaken the enemies beforehand.
Never Coming Down(Bronze)
Land Gouge, Wicked Wheel, and Rook’s Gambit in midair before landing (excluding battles in the Hall of Virtue).
Players will need to use three of Garuda’s abilities while in midair in order tounlock the Never Coming Down Trophy.
I Am the Thunder(Bronze)
Discharge 50 Blind Justice lightning balls (excluding battles in the Hall of Virtue).
With Ramuh as Clive’s active Eikon, pressing the Circle button will trigger Blind Justice, where players will be able to lock on to up to six enemies at a time by hovering the aiming reticule over them and then pressing Circle again. The “I Am the Thunder” Trophy will be unlocked after firing off fifty lightning balls. This can be done over multiple battles.
Rod to Redemption(Bronze)
Lure an enemy into striking a Lightning Rod 3 times before it dissipates (excluding battles in Hall of Virtue).
To unlock the “Rod to Redemption” Trophy, players should place a Lightning Rod and then position Clive so that the rod is directly between him and the enemy. If done correctly, the enemy should end up charging into the lightning rod and taking damage.
Untouchable(Bronze)
Land Titanic Block to fend off 10 enemy attacks (excluding battles in Hall of Virtue).
Unlocked byusing Titan’s Titanic Blockto avoid ten enemy attacks.
Beat Rocking Blocks(Bronze)
Land the third punch of a Titanic Counter twice in a single battle (excluding battles in Hall of Virtue).
With Titan as Clive’s active Eikon, pressing Circle just as an enemy attack is about to land will result in a Titanic Block. If players press Square three times after this, Clive will perform a special counterattack. Doing this twice in a single battle will unlock the “Beat Rocking Blocks” Trophy.
100 Mfps(Bronze)
Land 100 total hits with Lv. 2 or higher Megaflare (excluding battles in Hall of Virtue).
With Bahamut as Clive’s active Eikon, pressing Circle will lead to him charging Megaflare. To unlock the “100 Mfps” Trophy, players simply need to charge it to level 2 or higher and use it enough times for 100 of the resulting energy orbs to hit enemies. This can be done over multiple fights.
Such Dodge, So Mega(Bronze)
Execute a Precision Dodge 3 times while charging a single Megaflare (excluding battles in Hall of Virtue).
Performing a Precision Dodge while charging Megaflare will result in a Megaflare Dodge. Doing this three times in a single charge will unlock the “Such Dodge, So Mega” Trophy.
Oh, Snap!(Bronze)
Inflict Permafrost on 10 enemies by perfectly dodging attacks with Cold Snap (excluding battles in Hall of Virtue).
With Shiva selected as Clive’s primary Eikon, pressing Circle to dodge just as an enemy is attacking will trigger Cold Snap, which will inflict Permafrost on the attacking enemy. Doing this ten times will unlock the “Oh, Snap!” Trophy.
Cold-blooded(Bronze)
Simultaneously defeat three or more enemies frozen using Frostbite, Permafrost, or Diamond Dust (excluding battles in Hall of Virtue).
Unlocking the “Cold-blooded” Trophy is easiest against large waves of weaker enemies. Players should whittle down their HP a little and then use Frostbite, Permafrost, or Diamond Dust while the enemies are clumped together.
Every Damn Sinew(Bronze)
Land a Lv. 2 or higher Zantetsuken five times (excluding battles in Hall of Virtue).
Zantetsuken is one of Odin’s Eikonic Abilities. Touse Zantetsuken, players will need to fill up the meter on the left to two or higher and then hold the Square button.
Fistful of Steel(Bronze)
Execute 3 Steel Counters in a single battle (excluding battles in Hall of Virtue).
To perform a Steel Counter, players will need to be using Odin’s Arm of Darkness weapon. Assuming they are, they’ll need to parry an enemy attack and then immediately press Square to counter. Doing this three times in a single battle will unlock the “Fistful of Steel” Trophy.
Yes, Eikon(Bronze)
Master all of a single Eikon’s abilities and feats.
Unlocked byusing Ability Pointsto master every skill for one Eikon. It’s best to choose one of the Eikons that only has five skills like Garuda or Bahamut.
Upgrade all feats and abilities to their maximum.
With Two Ds(Bronze)
Upgrade consumable potency and inventory slots to their maximum.
Unlocked byobtaining the Treated Potion Satchel and Expanded Potion Satchel Curiosities, which are awarded for completing the “Weird Science” and “Even Weirder Science” side quests.
Think, Mark!(Bronze)
Defeat 10 notorious marks.
Unlocked by eliminating any 10 of the Notorious Marks displayed onthe Hunt Board.
Dressed to the Fives(Bronze)
Craft or upgrade 5 pieces of gear.
Unlocked by crafting or upgrading five pieces of gear atthe Black Hammer, which becomes available after reaching the hideaway.
Half Past Twilight(Silver)
Craft the legendary sword Gotterdammerung.
Unlocked by completing all four of the “Blacksmith’s Blues” side quests and thencrafting the Gotterdammerung.
The Pen is Mightier(Bronze)
Open 10 letters at the reading table.
After a certain point in the game, players will gain access to a reading table in Clive’s chambers. To unlock the “The Pen is Mightier” Trophy, they’ll simply need to read ten letters, which are sent to Clive after certain side quests and main story missions have been completed.
The More You Know(Bronze)
Help Harpocrates attain a knowledge level of 5.
Players canincrease Harpocrates' knowledge levelby speaking with him in his study from time to time. It will take most players around 25 hours of playtime to reach level 5.
You Can Pet the Dog(Bronze)
Pet Torgal 5 times.
Players canpet Torgalby approaching him and then pressing the X button when the prompt pops up. Doing this five times will unlock the Trophy.
A Fine Hound(Bronze)
Execute and land 5 Precision Sics (excluding battles in Hall of Virtue).
Players canorder Torgal to Sic an enemyby pressing Up on the D-Pad. Doing this after an enemy has been knocked back will result in a Precision Sic.
When You Ride Alone(Bronze)
Ride Ambrosia for the first time.
Clive will bereunited with Ambrosiaas part of the “The White-Winged Wonder” side quest.
Here Be Rosfields(Bronze)
Visit all areas on the world and local maps.
Most players will unlock this Trophy as part of a regular playthrough, though there are one or two locations that are tied to certain side quests, such as the settlement of Dravozd, which players visit whilecompleting the “Blacksmith’s Blues III” side quest.
Eureka(Bronze)
Spend 36,000 gil at the Tub & Crown.
Unlocked byvisiting the Tub & Crown at the hideawayand spending 36,000 Gil on drinks.
Fantasy, Finally(Gold)
Complete the game on “Final Fantasy” mode.
Unlocked by completing a New Game+ mode run onFinal Fantasy mode.
OMG(Bronze)
Defeat Omega on “Final Fantasy” mode.
Unlocked by completing the Echoes of the Fallen expansion onFinal Fantasy mode.
My Reward Is with Me(Bronze)
Obtain the Omega Weapon.
Unlocked bycrafting the Omega Weaponat The Black Hammer after defeating Omega.
Unlocked by completing The Rising Tide onFinal Fantasy mode.
Tideslinger(Bronze)
Land 300 Tidal Attacks combined (excluding battles in the Hall of Virtue)
After unlockingLeviathan’s Eikonic Abilities, players will be able to activate Serpent’s Cry by pressing the Circle button during combat. While Serpent’s Cry is in use, players can fire Tidal attacks by pressing either Square or Triangle. Landing 300 such attacks will unlock the Tideslinger Trophy.
Supersoaker(Bronze)
Strike three or more enemies with Tidal attacks while using unlimited ammunition following a Quick Refill.
While using Serpent’s Cry, players will be able to refill the Tidal Gauge by pressing the Circle button. If they press it again while the glowing circle is inside the white circle, they’ll perform a Quick Refill, which grants unlimited ammo for a short time. To unlock the Supersoaker Trophy, players just need to hit three different enemies with Tidal attacks before this period runs out.
Deus Ex(Bronze)
Channel the heavens.
After completing the main story, players canunlock Ultima’s Eikonic Abilitiesby interacting with the Arete Stone at the Hideaway.
A Most Worth Vessel(Bronze)
Acquire and master all Leviathan and Ultima abilities.
A Most Worth Vessel is unlocked by mastering every Ultima and Leviathan ability. Players can reset other Eikonic Abilities to get the AP they need to do this if needed.
The End Can Wait(Bronze)
Complete 10 Mysidian quests.
There are elevenRising Tide side quests. Players will simply need to complete the first ten of them to unlock The End Can Wait.
Still Breathing(Bronze)
Complete the Trial by Water.
Players canfind Leviathan’s Chronolith Trialin the Languor Falls area of Mysidia and will unlock the Still Breathing Trophy by completing it.
Occasio Calva(Bronze)
Complete Kairos Gate.
Kairos Gate becomes available once players have completed the main story and channeled Ultima’s abilities. Completingall twenty circles in a single Kairos Gate runwill unlock the Occasio Calva Trophy.
