Tracking down Notorious Marks on the Hunt Board in Final Fantasy 16 provides players with rewarding combat challenges and valuable crafting resources. Among these targets, The Nine of Knives stands out as an agile assassin who tests Clive's defensive timing and reflexes. Locating this formidable mark and understanding his combat mechanics are key steps to successfully completing his bounty.
How to Unlock The Nine of Knives Hunt
Before players can track down this A-Rank Notorious Mark, specific story requirements must be met. The bounty becomes available on the Hunt Board after completing the Out of the Shadow main story quest. Once unlocked, Nektar the Moogle will provide the hunt listing detailing the bounty.
Players can check the board at the Hideaway to confirm that the target is officially active. Having a Chocobo mount ready makes traveling to the designated hunting ground much faster and safer.
exact Location of The Nine of Knives
Finding The Nine of Knives is straightforward once you know where to fast travel in the Dhalmekian Republic. Head over to The Jaw Obelisk and travel directly north along the main road.
Unlike some hunt targets hidden in secluded corners, this Dhalmekian warrior stands openly in the middle of the pathway. You will encounter him almost immediately after leaving the fast travel area, making the engagement easy to trigger.
Combat Strategies and Key Abilities
The Nine of Knives functions much like an elite assassin, utilizing quick slash combos and debilitating support moves. He frequently throws out Smokescreen and Poison Mist to obscure vision and inflict status damage, so maintaining distance during these casts is crucial.
When his health drops below half, he gains access to the Undermine ability, allowing him to dive underground and strike from beneath Clive. Watch for dust clouds on the ground and dodge away immediately to avoid taking heavy damage. Utilizing Garuda's Deadly Embrace during mini-stagger windows offers great opportunities for free damage.
Rewards for Defeating the Target
Felling The Nine of Knives yields substantial rewards that aid in progression and gear crafting. Players receive a generous payout of experience points, ability points, and Gil upon victory.
Additionally, Clive earns Renown along with essential crafting items like Wyrrite and Meteorite. These materials are vital for upgrading equipment and enhancing combat capabilities for upcoming endgame challenges.
