Final Fantasy XVI Guide | How To Get The Masamune Sword

A complete guide on how to get the Masamune sword in Final Fantasy XVI.

Game Guide by Sabi on Jan 04, 2025

In Final Fantasy XVI, you can acquire a wide range of unique weapons, including the Masamune, which is one of the greatest available. While most weapons may be purchased in shops or created after collecting particular ingredients, the Masamune can only be obtained by searching the world of Valisthea for the chest it sits in. To find this chest, you must first acquire access to The Kingdom of Waloed.

Masamune Sword Location

Final Fantasy XVI Guide, Masamune Sword Location

To obtain the Masamune, you must first begin Footfalls in Ash, Final Fantasy XVI's forty-second main task. After doing so, they will obtain entrance to The Kingdom of Waloed, where they can explore its bleak wastelands to discover various hidden locations, trials, and artifacts. To progress in the story, you must pass through The Angry Gap and reach Eistla; however, those seeking the renowned Masamune sword must remain in The Angry Gap for a little longer.

The quickest way to get to The Angry Gap is to travel to Eistla and cross the bridge leading west, but if you have not yet activated The Angry Gap's Obelisk, they must walk there from The Shadow Coast.

When arriving at The Angry Gap from The Shadow Coast, you should hug the wall on Your right and follow it until they reach a hill pointing west. When You reach the top of the hill, he will notice a small opening in the wall to his left, which he can shimmy through to find the Hand of Rhea Chronolith and a treasure chest. Interacting with the Chronlolith activates the Trial by Ice, in which You must use Shiva's skills to battle numerous waves of adversaries; opening the chest to the right rewards him with the Masamune.

Why Masamune is A Good Sword

Final Fantasy XVI Guide, Why Masamune is A Good Sword

When equipped, the Masamune has 310 attacks and 310 stagger, making it one of the finest swords available in the late game. However, you who unlocked the Ragnarok sword before their trip to Waloed will not require the Masamune, as the Ragnarok is slightly stronger.

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