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Final Fantasy XVI

FF16 - Bad Blood Side Quest Walkthrough

By
Shane Williams

The Bad Blood side quest in Final Fantasy 16 can be acquired in The Dhalmekian Republic once you reach the Cloak and Dagger main quest. Here you’ll find an NPC named Wounded Republican Soldier. He’ll request that you defeat the turned citizens of his encampment. We’ll take you through the necessary steps to completion and how to defeat the Akashic Enemies.

Speak with the Wounded Republican Soldier to begin this quest.

On the road to Tabor, Clive discovers a gravely wounded republican soldier who tells him of the aetherflood that consumed his unit’s nearby encampment, rendering everyone in it Akashic. With his final breaths, the dying man asks Clive to slay his turned brothers-in-arms that they might not hurt any others.

How to Start the Bad Blood Side Quest in Final Fantasy 16

First things first, you’ll need to have completed the main story mission Things Fall Apart, and be on Cloak and Dagger. When those requirements have been met, head over to Wounded Republican Soldier who can be found in the Rymasov Flat sub-region which is located to the north of Tabor. Speak with him and inform you that a nearby encampment has been taken over by an aetherflood and wants you take out his friends to prevent them from hurting others.

Where to Find the Republican Army Encampment

(1 of 2) Head to this location on the map

Head to this location on the map (left), and clear out the enemies. (right)

Once you’re done speaking with the Wounded Republican Soldier, head northeast until you reach the Republican Army Encampment, then you’ll be greeted by multiple "Akashic" iconAkashic Scimitars and Steeds. These are regular enemies, so you’ll want to group them up with "Ignition" iconIgnition then you’ll want to use any Area of Effect (AoE) Abilities, such as "Aerial Blast" iconAerial Blast to gradually deplete their health. You’ll then want to make use of "Magic Burst" iconMagic Bursts and strong single target abilities like "Heatwave" iconHeatwave to finish them off.

Should You Accept the Soldiers Challenge?

After you’ve cleared out the enemies, make your way over to the back of the area and speak with the Dying Republican Soldier to bring the quest to a close. Here you’ll be rewarded with "Magicked Ash" iconMagicked Ash x100 and "Meteorite" iconMeteorite x1 for your troubles. However, before you can continue exploring you’ll be presented with a choice “He can barely stand” or “Fine, If you insist.”. Both of these will result in the same outcome, so go with whatever you think sounds best.

Other Side Quests in The Dhalmekian Republic

As you’re playing through the Main Quest you’ll find more Side Quests pop up in The Dhalmekian Republic, so it’s a good idea to check back often. Below is a list of all the currently available Side Quests:

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Guide Information
  • Publisher
    Square Enix
  • Platforms,
    PS5
  • Genre
    Action RPG
  • Guide Release
    21 June 2023
  • Last Updated
    2 August 2023
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This is the tale of Clive Rosfield, a warrior granted the title “First Shield of Rosaria” and sworn to protect his younger brother Joshua, the dominant of the Phoenix. This guide for Final Fantasy XVI contains the following:

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