As a fan who has explored every corner of Valisthea twice over in Final Fantasy XVI, I‘ve tested all the fancy bangles and baubles the world has to offer. So trust me when I say these 11 accessories should be part of your essential arsenal!
Equipping just three of these empowering accessories at once will transform you into a true force of nature. But choosing the right combination to match your playstyle takes some wisdom.
Let this battle-hardened gamer guide you on prioritizing and pairing the best accessories in FF16:
A Quick Primer on Accessories
Before we jump in, here’s a crash course on how accessories function:
- Clive can equip up to 3 accessories simultaneously
- They provide permanent passive bonuses like stat increases or ability enhancements
- Accessories are unlocked via story progress, side quests, shops, and using Renown Points
- Matching accessories to your build and playstyle is key to maximizing their impact
The rarest accessories take more effort to acquire but offer game-changing benefits. So with limited slots, deciding which ones to chase first is crucial.
Got all that? Great! Now let’s rank FFXVI’s must-have accessories:
#1 Adamanite Gauntlets (500 HP)
How To Get: Orb Chest during Main Quest #63
My Take: Early on, everybody needs more HP. Period. The Adamanite Gauntlets should be your first accessory pickup thanks to their whopping 500 flat HP increase—the highest in the game.
That 18% max HP boost may not sound like much at first. But it could mean surviving an unblocked AoE blast or surviving a boss combo with 1 HP instead of dying.
Every build benefits from the extra safety net these gauntlets provide. Make detouring slightly northwest of The Edge obelisk to grab this orb chest your top priority. You can thank me later!
#2 Genji Gloves (5% Damage)
How To Get: 2365 Renown Points
My Take: Now that survivability is covered, it’s time to bulk up Clive’s offense! The Genji Gloves should be your second accessory obtained by cashing in some hard-earned Renown Points.
A flat 5% damage increase may seem tiny…but it adds up fast. Equipping these sexy gloves boosts all of Clive’s attacks from basic sword slashes to max level Tome abilities.
2365 Renown Points takes about 3+ hours of dedicated side quest grinding. But a permanent 5% damage increase is 100% worth the early investment. Kick your DPS into overdrive with the Genji Gloves!
#3 Ring of the Demolitionist (15% Magic Burst)
How To Get: Blue Orb Chest in Main Quest #62
My Take: Alright, I admit this one caters to casting classes…but all characters eventually get access to magic! Plus hitting those sweet sweet magic bursts to stun enemies is super satisfying.
The Ring of the Demolitionist enhances your magic bursting damage —the key to rapid stunning. Stunned foes can’t fight back, giving you juicy openings to wail away safely with spells and abilities.
At 15% increased damage, this epic ring noticeably improves magic CC (crowd control). Don‘t neglect this potent power-up located inside the blue orb chest along the Gilded Path early on.
#4 Talisman of Priming (30 Sec to Limit Break)
How To Get: 1360 Renown Points
My Take: Next up we have the Talisman of Priming for those who live dangerously low on HP! This bad boy extends the duration of Lionheart Tonics by a juicy 30 seconds.
In case you didn‘t know, Lionheart Tonics rapidly fill up your Limit Break gauge. And Limit Breaking unleashes your inner beast for a short frenzy of boosted attacks + self healing.
With the Talisman equipped, you can abuse your Limit Break state nearly 50% longer! That’s 50% more DPS and health regeneration during clutch situations.
Once you save up enough Renown Points, do yourself a favor and grab this talisman ASAP!
#5 Cleric‘s Medallion +1 (40% Potion Healing)
How To Get: 205 Renown Points
My Take: Let’s turn our attention back to beefing up defenses, shall we? The Cleric’s Medallion +1 increases potion healing by a whopping 40%!
Chugging potions mid-fight is a crucial survival tactic, especially for newcomers. With this accessory equipped, your precious Hi-Potions heal nearly double what they used to!
Whether you’re tanking hits up close or blasting foes from afar, improved potion sustain is universally valuable. The low Renown Point cost means virtually no excuse not to enhancement your Flask healing ASAP.
#6 Berserker Ring (Attack Up After Dodge)
How To Get: 85 Renown Points
My Take: Let’s keep those Renown shopping sprees going! Up next is the Berserker Ring for players with cat-like reflexes. After every perfectly-timed dodge, this ring grants a temporary attack boost.
Now initially that may seem lackluster…but properly dodging already helps you avoid damage. Combine that with a scaling attack buff, and the Berserker Ring enables some epic damage combos!
Flawlessly evading attacks then dishing boosted counter damage feels incredibly satisfying. For just 85 Renown Points, help unleash your inner beast with the Berserker Ring!
#7 The Breath of Fire: Flames of Rebirth (-12s Cooldown)
How To Get: Dropped from Boss in Main Quest #26
My Take: Remember that sweet “Flames of Rebirth” ability Clive unlocks early on? Well this legendary accessory reduces its cooldown by 12 full seconds!
Not only does Flames of Rebirth heal Clive, it blows enemies back setting them ablaze. Having access to this game-changing spell more often is incredibly valuable both offensively and defensively.
The only downside is you must defeat the Chapter 26 boss to earn this beauty. But the combat edge it provides, especially early in the campaign, makes the fight worthwhile.
#8 Channeler‘s Whispers (Auto Magic Charging)
How To Get: Purchase from Charon’s Toll after Main Quest #28
My Take: What could be better than increased magic damage? Not having to stand around charging magic yourself! Here comes Channeler’s Whispers to the rescue.
After progressing Clive’s story to Chapter 28, this amazing accessory becomes available for purchase. Once equipped, it automatically charges any magic abilities without player input!
No more strategically dodging while awkwardly holding the charge button. Let Channeler‘s Whispers handle the tedious work so you can focus on annihilating baddies with fully-powered spells!
#9 On Fortune and Heavens (15% XP Gain)
How To Get: Purchase from Charon’s Toll after Main Quest #37
My Take: Now for all you completionist farmers out there, this accessory is your new best friend! The “On Fortune and Heavens” bangle increases ALL acquired XP by 15%.
Whether you’re grinding mobs, completing hunts, or pushing the story…this unassuming bangle makes leveling Clive faster across the board. Reaching max level never felt so easy!
As soon as this item unlocks for purchase, raid your pockets for spare change because that 15% free XP is priceless.
#10 Dire Wolf Jess (5% Combo Damage)
How To Get: 295 Renown Points
My Take: Last but certainly not least, we have the Dire Wolf Jess for all you stylish combo connoisseurs out there. Equipping this grants 5% increased damage to ALL combo attacks.
Whether you’re chaining sword slashes or weaving weapon skills, this damage bump improves any combo. And that extra 5% gets downright deadly over longer chains.
For less than 300 Renown Points, melee builds can purchase a hearty chunk of free combo damage. Dire Wolf Jess is a must-own for master swordsmen!
Closing Thoughts
And those are my picks for the 11 best accessories in Final Fantasy XVI! Prioritizing the right set early on, depending on your playstyle, can make tackling Valisthea‘s threats much smoother.
I hope breaking down the empowering effects and acquisition methods for these game-changing items helps optimize your own builds. Never hesitate to experiment with swapping accessories until you discover the perfect loadout.
Good luck on forging your legendary Warrior of Light! This humble gamer is always happy to provide more FF16 guidance as you push ever further endgame. So drop any questions in the comments section below!
