Are you on the lookout for the Man in Black’s location in Lostwing within the game FF16? The journey of hunting the Man in Black leads you to a formidable opponent known as the Holy Trumpitour. It’s well-known that Lostwing is where he lurks, but pinpointing his exact location can prove to be a tough task. This guide is here to assist you in finding the Man in Black’s location in Final Fantasy 16.
Something crucial to keep in mind is that the Holy Trumpitour, a notorious figure in FF16, only comes into play after you have completed the “For Great Justice” and “For Great Justice II” side quests. Once these quests are successfully finished, the pathway to the Holy Trumpitour’s location unfolds. You can reach this location by quickly traveling to the Lostwing Obelisk, and then proceed southwards, taking a journey through the village’s underground passageway.
How to find the location of the Man in Black in FF16?
Lostwing is situated in The Holy Empire of Sanbreque, and to kick off your journey, you’ll need to fast-travel to the Obelisk in Lostwing, located northeast of The Hideaway. The road to the boss in FF16, the man in black, is a maze-like route involving several dark corridors. Start your journey by sprinting east along the pier. At the first junction, make a left, and as soon as you step into the underground area, take a quick right turn to access the Cellar Passage.
Dash through the darkness as the passage rises towards a door that will lead Clive, the protagonist, back to the outside world. Once you’re back outside, you’ll encounter the Man in Black, armed with a colossal cannon, ready for a showdown at this particular location.
How to beat the Man in Black in FF16?
Fortunately, this is a battle that FF16 players would be familiar with. The man in black, also known as the Cannoneer, follows a somewhat predictable pattern of moves, despite his slow yet high-damage attacks. During his regular attacks, consider the time delay before each move lands. This allows you to carefully time your dodges and remember that many of his regular attacks are identical to those used by previous Cannoneer enemies.
The special attacks you need to be wary of include the flamethrower, which has a broad area of effect, a lunging attack, and a move known as the Rocketeer. Here’s a brief rundown on how to handle each attack.
When faced with the flamethrower attack, the best strategy is to dodge backward and patiently wait for the attack to finish. It’s as straightforward as that.
The lunging attack is a series of three consecutive strikes, where each strike causes additional crystal damage in front of the cannon. Your best bet here is to dodge to the left or right instead of backward, and repeat the dodge for each of the three lunges.
The final attack is the most challenging one. Occasionally, the Holy Trumpitour will ride his cannon to perform a rapid attack, which delivers quick and heavy damage. A simple dodge might not be enough since the boss often repeats the attack if he misses the first time. The most effective tactic in this scenario is to use an ability that interrupts the attack, like the Titanic Block. This move triggers an impact, giving Clive a breather from consecutive attacks.
Rewards
Upon defeating the Holy Trumpitour, players will be presented with a variety of rewards:
- A sum of 9,800 Gil
- An increase in Renown by 20 points
- A piece of Scarletite
- A single Meteorite
We hope this guide has provided you with the necessary insights and strategies to find the Man in Black’s location in FF16. Good luck on your adventurous journey in the game!
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