Self-Determination is a Side Quest in Final Fantasy 16, located in The Hideaway. It first appears during the Main Quest named Across the Narrow. As part of our Final Fantasy 16 guide, we're going to explain everything you need to know about Self-Determination.

Self-Determination: Overview

Final Fantasy 16: Self-Determination Walkthrough 1
Self-Determination is a Side Quest you can pick up in The Hideaway. — Image: Push Square
Type Description
Side Quest

Clive receives a letter from Cole expressing his concerns about Dorys's wellbeing, and resolves to speak with her and see what the trouble might be.

Self-Determination: Walkthrough

Self-Determination is a Side Quest you can pick up from the Reading Table in Clive's Chambers. Read the letter Captain Dorys and accept the quest to begin.

Approach the mess in The Hideaway, and watch the cutscene. Next, fast travel to Martha's Rest, then head to the marked location. At the market, go down the street to the right and turn left. Watch the cutscene.

Your next stop is the Baum Arches. The quickest way to get there is to fast travel to The Auldhyl Docks and go east to the marked location. When you reach it, watch the cutscene.

A group of enemies will attack. Defeat them.

Enemies Spoils:

After the fight, watch the cutscene, which ends the quest.

Objective Log

  • Speak with Dorys in the mess
  • Search for Dorys at Martha's Rest
  • Journey to the Baum Arches
  • Slay the imperial soldiers

Self-Determination: Rewards


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