Follow the Crystals is a Main Quest in Final Fantasy 16, which is required in order to complete Riddle of the Sands. As part of our Final Fantasy 16 guide, we're going to explain everything you need to know about Follow the Crystals.

Follow the Crystals: Overview

Final Fantasy 16: Follow the Crystals Walkthrough 1
Follow the Crystals begins during Riddle of the Sands, and is compulsory. — Image: Push Square
Type Description
Main Quest

Clive and Byron learn that the enigmatic Ruzena Dalimil is in fact a young man by the name of L'ubor, who demands they prove themselves by "putting an end to the trouble in Dalimil." Only then will he aid them in securing passage through the south gate.

Follow the Crystals: Walkthrough

Follow the Crystals begins after speaking to L'ubor during Riddle of the Sands.

Find and speak to all the townsfolk with markers above their heads. Once that's done, go back to the central bazaar and speak to the Serving Girl.

Go up the stairs and follow the upper level around to the left. Watch the cutscene. Afterwards, approach Byron and speak to him. You'll next need to travel out of the town into the Southern Velkroy Desert to meet with the soldiers. Follow the marker. On approach to the area, another cutscene will start.

Afterwards, fend off the soldiers.

Enemies Spoils:

Watch the cutscene, which ends the quest.

Objective Log

  • Speak with the townspeople
  • Find Byron
  • Speak with Byron
  • Rendezvous with the soldiers in the desert
  • Defeat the soldiers

Follow the Crystals: Rewards


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