Payback is a Side Quest in Final Fantasy 16, located in The Hideaway. It first appears during the Main Quest named Out of the Shadow. As part of our Final Fantasy 16 guide, we're going to explain everything you need to know about Payback.

Payback: Overview

Final Fantasy 16: Payback Walkthrough 1
Payback is a Side Quest you can pick up in The Hideaway. — Image: Push Square
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Side Quest

A cursory review of the hideaway's ledgers by Gaute has revealed an issue of utmost concern — so concerning, in fact, that he wishes to speak with Clive about it personally.
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Payback: Walkthrough

Payback is a Side Quest you can pick up from the Reading Table in Clive's Chambers. Read the letter Off the Record and accept the quest to begin.

Follow the marker and speak to Gaute. After the cutscene, you'll need to speak to Martha in Martha's Rest and Isabelle in Northreach. Fast travel to each location and speak to the two characters.

Once that's done, return to The Hideaway and speak to Gaute again. Then go and speak to Charon at her stall. Watch the cutscene, which ends the quest.

Objective Log

  • Speak with Gaute
  • Deliver the star ruby to Martha
  • Deliver the star ruby to Isabelle
  • Return to the hideaway and speak with Gaute
  • Take the final star ruby to Charon

Payback: Rewards

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