Final Fantasy XVI Guide | All Aquamarine Locations

A guide on how to find all Aquamarine locations in Final Fantasy XVI.

Game Guide by Sabi on Jan 23, 2025

Aquamarine is one of the most vital resources in Final Fantasy XVI, as it often can be used to craft strong equipment and upgrade stuff. The search for Aquamarine involves the exploration of certain areas, paying close attention to the environment, and, at times, requires side quests or defeating rare enemies.

The Great Wood Forest

Final Fantasy XVI Guide, The Great Wood Forest

The Greatwood Forest is another of the oldest aquamarine places that are documented. This spot boasts heavy flora and hidden caverns. While navigating through it, look for shiny blue deposits gracing the faces of cliffs or waterfalls.

A very reliable location is behind the waterfall at the north end of this forest. You may also find Aquamarine as a reward for defeating the local monsters, such as the Forest Wyrm or the Stoneclad Golems, who guard treasure chests with rare crafting materials rather often.

The Sunlit Plateau

Final Fantasy XVI Guide, The Sunlit Plateau

The Sunlit Plateau is a semi-open landscape dotted with ruins and scattered treasures. Aquamarine can be found in abandoned mining carts or buried in rocky outcrops. Head west on the plateau to find a collapsed mine entrance. Inside, the mine is filled with dangerous opponents, but it's worth the reward. Find the inner rooms of the mine containing aquamarine deposits that faintly light up in the dark.

The Crystalline Dominion

Aquamarine: The Crystalline Dominion is a repository of rare minerals, one of which is Aquamarine. This area, accessible later in the game, has both surface-level materials and buried prizes. Start searching near the glittering crystal spires on the edges of the Dominion.

Secondly, several sealed chests with Aquamarine are stored in the ruins to the east. Also, watch for breakable walls, as many of them house small alcoves that often contain rare materials.

The Fallen Ruins of Oriflamme

Final Fantasy XVI Guide, The Fallen Ruins of Oriflamme

The ruins of Oriflamme are one of the most highly concentrated areas for Aquamarine but also are greatly guarded by powerful entities, so make sure your party is of an appropriate level before going here.

After that, look around in all the ancient vaults and side chambers. Some shiny blues can be buried in the wall; search around for them. Other enemies within these ruins, like the Elemental Specter and the Gilded Knight, may be carrying Aquamarine when beaten.

Hinterland of Ashpeak

Final Fantasy XVI Guide, Hinterland of Ashpeak

The Ashpeak Hinterlands are a volcanic region with scattered mineral deposits. Aquamarine is less common here, but it can be found in cooled lava flows and volcanic caves. The caves are hazardous as flame-based monsters are commonly encountered, but Aquamarine can be found in clusters along the cave walls. The southernmost cave system has the most.

Side Quests and Hunts

Earn an aquamarine in Final Fantasy XVI through multiple side activities and elite hunts, among which could be one of the most major and sought-after: "Miner's Fortune," in which the player has to aid a trapped miner in gaining precious resources that had just come from an imploding tunnel.

As the reward goes with completion, access to a hidden resource-heavy tunnel also comes attached to Aquamarine. Besides, Aquamarine can be looted from elite monsters such as the Azure Drake or the Diamond Behemoth.

Merchant and Trade Options

If you can't manage to get Aquamarine in the wild, most stores that sell rare materials have Aquamarine in stock in most major cities. Of course, the dealer in the capital city, in particular, will take the biggest premium for it, but his supplies are limited.

Furthermore, the Traveler's Market trading system will enable you to barter for Aquamarine with certain resources you might have, like rare monster drops.

Final Aquamarine Farming Tips

To improve your chances of obtaining Aquamarine, consider donning skills or gear that increases material drop rates. Exploring at different times of day may potentially disclose hidden deposits, as some are more visible at night.

Finally, revisit places on a regular basis, as resource nodes may resurrect after major plot progression or time away from the region.

Perform those associated activities by closely visiting these sites for a continued supply of Aquamarine that will help you advance within the game Final Fantasy XVI.

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