How to get Scarletite in Final Fantasy 16
Any player looking for the Final Fantasy 16 Scarletite location will find all they need right here - including every rewarding hunt and side quest in FF16.
The Final Fantasy 16 Scarletite location will be on the minds of every FF16 player at some point.
Whilst not the rarest material, Scarletite is essential for crafting certain weapons and armour - especially those near the end of the game that you'll want to pick up.
So, let’s get into every Final Fantasy 16 Scarletite location - including every side mission and hunt you need to complete in order to find it.
FF16 hunts & side missions that give Scarletite
When looking for a Final Fantasy 16 Scarletite location, FF16 players simply need to complete one of certain side quests or Notorious Mark hunts from the Hunt Board in the game - each giving out at least 1 x Scarletite as a reward.
So, to get Scarletite in Final Fantasy 16, you can complete one of the following hunts or sidequests:
| Quest | Location | Rewards |
| Dozmare / Griffin hunt |
Near Caer Norvent River Gate Obelisk in Sanbreque - find out the exact Griffin hunt location (Must start Blacksmith's Blues side quest) |
1 x Scarletite, 650 Exp, 55 AP, 1 x Meteorite, 8500 Gil, 20 Renown |
| The Ten of Clubs hunt |
Near the Dravozd Obelisk in the Dhalmekian Republic (Available after starting Things Fall Apart main quest) |
1 x Scarletite, 2530 Exp, 70 AP, 1 x Meteorite, 12420 Gil, and 20 Renown |
| Fastitocalon/A Hill to Die On hunt |
Near the Velkroy Desert Obelisk in the Dhalmekian Republic - find out the exact A Hill to Die On hunt location (Available after beginning Riddle of the Sands side quest). |
2 x Scarletite, 11 Exp, 65 AP, 10000 Gil, 20 Renown |
| Hot Water side quest |
The Dalimil Inn in Dhalmekian Republic (Available after completing Follow the Crystals during Riddle of the Sands main story quest) |
1 x Scarletite, 1 x The Breath of the Inferno (Ignition), 700 Exp, 270 AP, 25 Renown |
| Holy Trumpitour/The Man in Black hunt |
Near the Lostwing Obelisk in Sanbreque (Available after completing Cloak and Dagger main quest) |
1 x Scarletite, 2200 Exp, 75 AP, 1 x Meteorite, 9800 Gil, and 20 Renown |
- Find out if Final Fantasy 16 will ever have DLC.
In order to find a Final Fantasy 16 Scarletite location as soon as possible, you’ll want to complete the Dozmare Griffin hunt when it immediately unlocks.
However, if you want to get the most Scarletite for time spent, you should prioritise beating Fastitocalon in the “A Hill to Die On” hunt - which rewards you with 2 x Scarletite.
As with all hunts and side quests, you’ll receive your FF16 Scarletite upon completion of the above quests.
Uses of Scarletite
Then, Final Fantasy 16 players will be able to use their Scarletite to start forging unique gear: Drakeslayer’s Belt, Drakesalyer’s Bracelets, and the weapon Excalibur - the designs for which you acquired by completing the Blacksmith Blues sidequests.
That’s all you need to know about the Final Fantasy 16 Scarletite location found through various FF16 hunts and side quests.
For other Final Fantasy 16 guides, you can be sure to find them right here at GGRecon.
About The Author
Ben Williams
Ben is a Senior Guides Writer at GGRecon. Alongside his BA (Hons) in Business Management is a wealth of gaming and entertainment writing experience, having previously occupied roles as a Copywriter in e-commerce at Overclockers and Guides & SEO Writer at GameByte and FragHero. When not whipping up guides and reviews, Ben’ll be off playing the latest Pokemon games, Overwatch 2, Spider-Man, The Witcher, and Final Fantasy - all before reading manga and listening to Ice Nine Kills.
