Final Fantasy 16: How to Get Stained Loincloth

Quick Summary

Here’s a quick recap of how to get the Stained Loincloth:

1. Travel to the Fields of Corava in the Dhalmekian Republic.

2. Locate and defeat Hill Gigas (a Notorious Mark).

3. Collect the Stained Loincloth from his drop.

4. Return later or continue the main story to try farming another one.

In Final Fantasy XVI, you’ll come across all sorts of crafting materials—some useful, some confusing, and some just plain weird. The Stained Loincloth definitely falls into that last category. Despite the questionable name, it’s actually a key item you’ll need later in the game for certain gear upgrades and crafting.

If you’re wondering where to find it or what it’s even for, here’s everything you need to know.

Read Also: Final Fantasy XVI: Belphegor Hunt Location Guide

What Is the Stained Loincloth Used For?

The Stained Loincloth is a rare crafting material that shows up in a few upgrade recipes, particularly for belts and vambraces. These are mid-to-late game items that boost Clive’s stats like strength and defense. So if you’re aiming to optimize your build, you’ll eventually need this odd piece of cloth.

It’s also used in some accessory upgrades and Eikon-related gear, depending on your loadout and crafting priorities.

Where to Find the Stained Loincloth

You can’t just buy it or find it lying around. To get your hands on the Stained Loincloth, you’ll need to hunt down a specific enemy: Hill Gigas.

Hill Gigas is one of the Notorious Marks in the game. You’ll find him in the Fields of Corava, which is located in the Dhalmekian Republic, not far from the Dalimil Inn. He’s a high-level enemy, so make sure you’re prepared for a tough fight—ideally, be at least level 35 or higher before you go after him.

Once you defeat Hill Gigas, he drops the Stained Loincloth. This is a guaranteed drop the first time you beat him.

We suggest speeding your way to the Obelisk of the Shadow Coast. The route then turns north and leads into Skaithfarr. Once you reach the village, head to the east until you reach a clearing. As one of the game’s more challenging Notorious Marks, Pandemonium requires a high level Clive, an abundance of healing potions, and well-spent ability points.

After defeating Pandemonium, you will receive Final Fantasy 16 Stained Loincloth, which may be used at The Black Hammer in The Hideaway to create vambraces for The Sons of Ouroboros.

Can You Farm It?

Technically, yes, but it’s not the easiest item to farm. Since Hill Gigas is a Notorious Mark and not a regular enemy, he doesn’t respawn frequently. Some players report that he respawns after progressing the main story or completing other side content, but there’s no exact timer.

If you’re trying to get more than one Stained Loincloth, you’ll need to either revisit the area after a while or push the game forward enough to trigger his respawn. You can also check crafting vendors like Blackthorne—though the item rarely shows up there, it’s worth keeping an eye on.

How To Use The Stained Loincloth

The Sons of Ouroboros Vambraces are the only known item made from the Stained Loincloth. It’s embarrassing to wear the undergarments of an Orc King, but at 32 Health and 92 Armor, you might have to get over your disgust. The Sons of Ouroboros Vambraces require the following items in order to be crafted:

• 1 Orichalcum
• 1 Stained Loincloth
• 1 Morbol Flower from Hunt Mark Carrot

To obtain this potent end-game suit of armor, travel to Blackthorne in Cid’s Hideaway and try not to dwell on it too much.

FAQs

What is the best weapon in FF16?

The Ultima Weapon is Final Fantasy 16’s top blade. Unfortunately, you can only get it by playing the game in New Game Plus. Its attack and stagger of 700 are far superior to those of any ordinary weapon.

How many hunts are there in ff16?

In Final Fantasy 16, there are a total of 32 Hunts to complete in order to get the ‘Hunter, Hunted’ Trophy for killing all of the Hunt’s Notorious Marks. The best gear in the game requires a lot of crafting resources, which these creatures drop.

What level should I be to beat FF16?

Players should be about level 90 before taking on the Ultima boss in Final Fantasy 16’s Final Fantasy Mode for the easiest possible outcome. You don’t have to level up to 100 to confront the last boss; a player at level 91 should be OK.

What is the hardest hunt in Final Fantasy 16?

Because of its extreme difficulty, Final Fantasy XV’s Behemoth King Notorious Mark is the game’s final one to be unlocked. He can be fought for the first time during the game’s second-to-last main mission, “Back to Their Origin,” and it’s a devastating, frustrating challenge.

Who is the final boss in FF16?

You’ll be facing off against Ultimalius for the last time in this game. However, there are actually three stages he must complete.