Green currency, also known as Renown, is the lifeblood that fuels your progression in Final Fantasy 16. As you complete quests and defeat enemies, you‘ll earn this valuable currency that can upgrade abilities, unlock rare weapons and gear, and purchase unique items that enhance your gameplay.
But with so many options to spend it on, how do you know what to prioritize? This comprehensive 1800+ word guide will break down everything you need to maximize your Green Currency earnings and purchases.
How to Earn Green Currency Quickly
Green Currency primarily comes from completing Main Story Quests, Side Quests scattered throughout the world, and by taking on Hunts that task you with defeating specific monsters. Here‘s a breakdown of how much you can expect to earn from each activity:
Main Story Quests
These mandatory quests needed to advance FF16‘s narrative will net you the highest Green Currency rewards, usually 200-500 per quest completed. Main quests also unlock new regions and features. Try to complete as many as possible to reap the currency rewards and open up more earning opportunities.
Side Quests
These optional quests offer solid Green Currency payouts ranging from 100-350 per completion. Look for quest givers with green chat bubbles in each region. Side quests can unlock bonus content like cinematics and backstory on NPCs.
Hunts
After progressing far enough, Hunt Boards allow you to take on unique monster hunting assignments. Defeating hunt targets earns 100-250 per kill. Hunts also yield rare crafting materials for gear upgrades.
Other minor sources of Green Currency include:
- Defeating non-hunt overworld enemies (5-15 per enemy)
- Selling excess gear and items
- Completing achievements
But quests and hunts will make up the bulk of your income.
Tips to Maximize Earnings
Here are some tips to accelerate your Green Currency earnings:
- Always grab new side quests when they appear on the map
- Seek out and complete hunts between main quests
- Equip gear like the Mettle Ring that boosts currency acquired
- Activate abilities that increase drop rates
- Sell unused gear instead of leaving it in stash
Completing all available content efficiently is key to building your fortune.
Spending Your Hard-Earned Currency Wisely
Patron‘s Whisper is a special shop run by an enigmatic merchant that unlocks after finishing the Gathering Storm main quest. This vendor offers rare goods in exchange for your valuable Green Currency.
With weapons, armor, accessories, crafting materials, ability upgrades and more in limited stock, what should you prioritize buying with your savings?
Top Weapons & Gear
Notable equipment to save up for includes:
Genji Gloves (2365 currency) – Increases damage of regular attacks
Meteorite (45 currency) – Crafts ultimate weapons like Fragarach
Ring of the Swiftshot (1965 currency) – Boosts range damage significantly
Berserker Ring (85 currency) – Powers up counterattacks after dodging
Rare Accessories
Special accessories can provide unique bonuses:
Cleric‘s Medallion +12 (205 currency) – Restores HP periodically in battle
High Cleric‘s Medallion (715 currency) – Improves potency of healing spells
Talisman of Priming (1360 currency) – Critical hits fill chain gauge faster
Crafting Components
Many rare crafting components needed for ultimate gear can only be purchased with currency:
Steelsilk, Bloody Hide, Desert Rose – Used to improve armors
Fallen Enigma, Empty Shard – Upgrades special weapons
Ability Points – Enhance role abilities
So if you‘re missing key items for making desired equipment, buying them here can save you hours of farming.
In addition, you can acquire and upgrade characters like Dire Wolf Jess with currency. And stores will refresh with new items after certain story milestones.
End Game Purchases
After finishing FF16‘s story, the true end game opens up. You‘ll likely have earned thousands in Green Currency during your playthrough. Here are ideal ways to splurge your savings in post game content:
Trophium Weapons & Gear
These armaments forged with the ultra rare Trophium material are the mightiest equipment available. Individual pieces can cost 5000+ currency, so expect to spend tens of thousands to kit out your whole party.
Valisthea‘s Vestment (8000 currency)
This elaborately decorated armor offers resistances to all elements and status effects. It costs a fortune, but offers protection from everything for end game fights.
Buy Up All Remaining Shop Stock
If you still have currency left after getting desired gear, purchase any remaining items in Patron‘s Whisper to fully clear out the shop. Completionist players will want to secure every last unique item.
Expect to spend 15,000-20,000 currency to buy out the entire shop.
Conclusion
And there you have it – everything you need to know about maximizing your Green Currency earnings and purchases in Final Fantasy 16.
Focus on completing all available quests and hunts as efficiently as possible. Save up for key weapons, accessories, crafting components, and ability upgrades from Patron‘s Whisper shop along the way.
In post game, go all out buying up ultimate gear and the shop‘s remaining inventory to dominate end game content with all of the best items secured.
What tips do you have for making the most of FF16‘s vital Green Currency system? Share your wisdom to help other players save up for their most coveted gear and rewards!
