Footfalls in Ash is a Main Quest in Final Fantasy 16, following on from Across the Narrow. As part of our Final Fantasy 16 guide, we're going to explain everything you need to know about Footfalls in Ash.

Footfalls in Ash: Overview

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Footfalls in Ash begins after fast travelling to The Shadow Coast after Across the Narrow. — Image: Push Square
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Main Quest

Having made land once again on Ash's treacherous Shadow Coast, Clive, Joshua, and Gav begin their lonely march northeast to Stonhyrr, royal capital of Waloed.

Footfalls in Ash: Walkthrough

Footfalls in Ash begins immediately after you fast travel to The Shadow Coast at the end of the last quest.

Follow the path towards the marker. When you reach the abandoned village, you'll find some Akashic enemies to fight. Continue fighting through the village, then open the gate to proceed.

When you reach the marker, watch the cutscene. Afterwards, continue on to the next marked location. Fend off any enemies along the path, and keep an eye out for items on the ground.

After crossing the large bridge, open the gate and watch the cutscene. Next, defeat the Akashic enemies. After several waves, out will come a mini-boss, Akashic Sveithvaldr.

Akashic Spoils:

Once the fight is done, watch the cutscene. Next, head towards the obelisk and enter the house. Watch the cutscene.

Head east out of Eistla towards the new marked location. You'll come up against some enemies on the way, but nothing you haven't seen before. When you reach the marker, watch the cutscene.

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Fast travel to Reverie to finish the quest.

Objective Log

  • Make for Stonhyrr
  • Find the village of Eistla
  • Slay the Akashic
  • Search the abandoned village
  • Make for Reverie
  • Enter the tower

Did you follow this walkthrough for Footfalls in Ash? For more information on Final Fantasy 16, including All Quests, refer to our Final Fantasy 16 guide through the link.