Blacksmith's Blues III is a Side Quest in Final Fantasy 16, located in The Hideaway. It first appears during the Main Quest named A Song of Hope. As part of our Final Fantasy 16 guide, we're going to explain everything you need to know about Blacksmith's Blues III.

Blacksmith's Blues III: Overview

Final Fantasy 16: Blacksmith's Blues III Walkthrough 1
Blacksmith's Blues III is a Side Quest you can pick up in The Hideaway. — Image: Push Square
Type Description
Side Quest

Blackthorne is upset yet again, and as expected, August has approached Clive to look into it. Will this be the last time? One can only hope so...

Blacksmith's Blues III: Walkthrough

Blacksmith's Blues III begins when you speak to August. He'll once again ask you to find out what's bothering Blackthorne.

Walk over to Blackthorne and talk to him. Next, fast travel to Tabor, then head to the marked location to the west. As you approach the destination, watch the cutscene.

Follow the marker to find Zoltan, and watch the cutscene. Return to Blackthorne and talk to him again. After the chat, head out into the Fields of Corava and follow the marker to find a desert salamander to fight.

Desert Salamander Spoils:

  • 1x Salamander Skin
  • 1x Dragon Talon
  • 200 EXP
  • 80 Ability Points
  • 300 gil

Once done, return to Dravozd and talk to Blackthorne. After the cutscene, return to The Hideaway, then talk to Blackthorne once again to end the quest.

Objective Log

  • Speak with Blackthorne
  • Make for Dravozd
  • Speak with Zoltan
  • Speak with Blackthorne
  • Slay a desert salamander in the Fields of Corava
  • Deliver the salamander skin to Blackthorne in Dravozd
  • Deliiver the pit-coal cinder to Blackthorne in the hideaway

Blacksmith's Blues III: Rewards

  • 1x Ouroboros Design Draft
  • 100x Bloody Hide
  • 900 EXP
  • 35 Renown

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