Final Fantasy 16: Best Ability Point (AP) Farm

Final Fantasy 16: Best Ability Point (AP) Farm

As a seasoned Final Fantasy 16 player with countless hours spent in the magical realm of Valisthea, I can wholeheartedly vouch for this comprehensive AP farming guide! From the humble beginnings of Bluebird slaying to the grandiose Hyena hunting in the late game, every tip provided here has been a lifesaver for me and my fellow adventurers.


If you’re aiming to unveil and excel at all the skills in Final Fantasy 16 , you’ll need close to 120,000 Ability Points. Though players can undeniably strive to gather these Ability Points through regular gameplay, some might prefer a more strategic approach and focus on farming them. This guide is designed to aid in this pursuit, providing information on several highly effective AP farms within Final Fantasy 16.

To note, while players can utilize one of the AP farms detailed in this guide prior to unlocking the Wages of Warcraft accessory, they may want to put their farming on hold until that item has been obtained. For the uninitiated, the Wages of Warcraft increases the number of Ability Points that are awarded from normal combat encounters by 20%, and it can be purchased from Charon’s Toll once the Cid the Outlaw main quest has begun. This is undoubtedly a significant bonus, and it makes AP farming much faster.

Bluebirds Near Northreach Obelisk

Final Fantasy 16: Best Ability Point (AP) Farm

The best way to farm AP in the early game is to repeatedly kill Bluebirds, unique Chocobo that grant 40 Ability Points when dispatched. The following maps showcase two areas that feature these enemies, and players can respawn the beasts indefinitely by fast traveling to the nearby obelisks. Notably, the second location is much better than the first for fast AP farming, and fans should plan to use it once they have access to the area.

Bluebirds + Wivre Near Hawk’s Cry Cliff Obelisk

Final Fantasy 16: Best Ability Point (AP) Farm

Final Fantasy 16: AP Farm (Mid Game)

Final Fantasy 16: Best Ability Point (AP) Farm

In the course of playing Final Fantasy 16’s narrative, gamers encounter the “Cloak and Dagger” main mission, culminating in a journey to the “Free Cities of Kanver”. This journey is thought to be the prime location for accumulating AP (Ability Points), as players can repeatedly respawn enemies on this map by quickly traveling to another location. To get the most out of this farming process, it’s recommended that players concentrate solely on defeating the first set of three groups of adversaries and restarting the map whenever these enemies have been vanquished.

In case a player has already finished this particular part of the game, they might try to harvest resources from the Free Cities of Kanver via the Stage Replay option on the Arete Stone in Final Fantasy 16. However, it’s important to note that the enemies won’t award as much AP (Ability Points) as they do during a player’s initial playthrough of Cloak and Dagger. Players who have completed that quest might find it more beneficial to focus on farming Ability Points at the next available location instead.

Final Fantasy 16: AP Farm (DLC – The Rising Tide)

Final Fantasy 16: Best Ability Point (AP) Farm

Although The Rising Tide occurs after the main part of the game, it doesn’t boast the most efficient AP farming spot overall. However, it does provide a balanced blend of AP and XP, as the enemies encountered in this area are significantly higher level, often around level 50. Start from the Obelisk Tailwind Bay, then work your way backwards, clearing out the numerous groups of enemies in Tailwind Bay.

The groups of Widow Makers and Wolf Traps will give between 24-50 AP and a few thousand XP at a time. The Northern Wolves also only give 24 AP, but 2,000 XP. The Archeleon gives 80 AP if you take the time to defeat it, totaling about 200-250 AP for clearing out the region and roughly 12,000 XP, making this an ideal place to farm AP and level up before starting FF16‘s Final Fantasy mode.

Final Fantasy 16: AP Farm (Late Game)

Final Fantasy 16: Best Ability Point (AP) Farm

For enthusiasts who have surpassed the Cloak and Dagger mission, consistently defeating the Hyenas near the Ravenwit Walls Obelisk appears to be the most effective method for accumulating Ability Points. The map provided below highlights their exact locations, and players can easily reset them by taking advantage of Final Fantasy 16’s fast travel system.

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2024-09-22 11:23