Although the game starts out fairly easy,Final Fantasy 16features plenty of challenging enemies, some of which can tear through Clive’s HP pretty quickly if players aren’t careful. One way that they can seek to mitigate damage is by improving the playable protagonist’s gear, with the game providing two main options when it comes tostrengthening Clive’s defenses: Vambraces and Belts.
Players will be able to find and craft a wide range of Belts inFinal Fantasy 16to boost their Defense stat and increase their HP. Reinforcing them at The Black Hammer can make them even stronger, too, but it’s important to note that not every belt inFinal Fantasy 16can be upgraded. A lot of them can though, and this guide will explain how to find allFF16Belts as well as the materials needed to upgrade them where possible.
Updated May 31, 2025, by Tom Bowen:This guide has been updated to include all of the FF16 belts introduced via the game’s DLC expansions, with information on how to get them and where to find the crafting materials needed to reinforce them.
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The Rosarian Belt is the starter belt for young Clive and is unlocked automatically as part ofthe “Sunrise, Sunset” main story mission.
Players will have access to the Imperial Infantry Belt from the beginning ofthe “A Chance Encounter” main story mission.
The Iron Belt first becomes available duringthe “Hide, Hideaway” main story missionafter players have spoken with Cid in his quarters. Players will craft the +1 version of the belt at The Black Hammer using 12 Iron Filings as part of the crafting tutorial.
The Wolfskin Sash first becomes available duringthe “Fanning Embers” main story missionafter players have beaten the Midnight Raven. Players can either purchase it from Charon’s Toll for 630 Gil or craft the +1 version of the belt at The Black Hammer using 12 Steelsilk, 14 Bloody Hides, and 12 Sharp Fangs.
The Dark Sash first becomes available before the end ofthe “Headwind” main story missionas players are preparing to travel to The Eye of the Tempest to confront Garuda. Players can either purchase it from Charon’s Toll for 950 Gil or craft the +1 version of the belt at The Black Hammer using two Valley Madders, 30 Magicked Ash, and 20 Steelsilk.
The Goldwork Sash first becomes available duringthe “The Hunter and the Hunted” main story missionafter players have rescued Gav from the imperial troops. Players can either purchase it from Charon’s Toll for 1,450 Gil or craft the +1 version of the belt at The Black Hammer using 60 Steelsilk, 26 Magicked Ash, and three Valley Madders.
The Platinum Belt first becomes available at the beginning ofthe “After the Storm” main story missionafter Clive and Jill have returned from Drake’s Breath. Players can either purchase it from Charon’s Toll for 1,980 Gil or craft the +1 version at The Black Hammer using one Liquid Flame, 177 Wyrrite, and 59 Magicked Ash.
The Hunter’s Waistcloth first becomes available after speaking with Otto and Vivian at the beginning of the “Out of the Shadow” main story mission. Players can either purchase it from Charon’s Toll for 2,250 Gil or craft the +1 version at The Black Hammer using 67 Steelsilk, 203 Magicked Ash, and one Coeurl Whisker.
The Silken Sash first becomes available after beating the White Dragon during the “Fire in the Sky” main story mission. Players can either purchase it from Goetz’s Toll for 2,900 Gil or craft the +1 version at The Big Hammer using one Whitewyrm Bone, 261 Steelsilk, and 87 Magicked Ash. After completing the mission, they’ll be able to purchase or craft it at the usual locations.
The Rune Belt first becomes available after completing the “Evenfall” main story mission. Players can either purchase it from Charon’s Toll for 3,600 Gil or craft the +1 version at The Black Hammer using 252 Bloody Hides, 126 Magicked Ash, and 126 Steelsilk.
The Circle of Heaven first becomes available during the “Streets of Madness” main story mission as Clive and Joshua are preparing to proceed into the inner sanctum. Players can either purchase it from Goetz’s Toll for 4,500 Gil or, from the start of the “Back to Their Origin” main story mission, craft the +1 version at The Black Hammer using 237 Steelsilk, 237 Magicked Ash, 237 Bloody Hides, and 30 Clutchmines.
Players will get the Metian Cross from Lady Hannah in Eastpool as part ofthe “Holding On” main story mission.
Players will be able to find the Demontamer’s Sash in a treasure coffer near a watchtower in the Baywatch area to the west of Royal Meadows. Players will first gain access to the area during the “The Dame” main story mission but will be free to return there anytime after that.
Players will be able to find the Mythril Belt in a treasure coffer to the northeast of the Velkroy Desert. It’s in the Ceratina area, which is right by the Velkroy Desert Obelisk, and can first be accessed from the midway point of the “Riddle of the Sands” main story mission.
Players will receive the Drakeslayer’s Belt Design draft forcompleting the “Blacksmith’s Blues” side quest, which becomes available during the “Here Be Monsters” main story mission. However, before they can actually craft it, they’ll need to get their hands on a piece of Electrum, which they’ll get from beating the Severian Notorious Mark. If they’ve already used the piece of Scarletite that they got from slaying Dozmare to craft the Drakeslayer’s Bracelets, they can get more by completing the Fastitocalon, Ten of Clubs, or Holy Trumpitour hunts.
Players will be able to find the Regal Sash in a white Fallen chest near a Coeurl to the south of the Krozjit Echoes area. Players will first gain access to the Krozjit Echoes during the “Things Fall Apart” main story mission but will be free to return there anytime after that.
Players will receive the Ouroboros Design draft for completingthe “Blacksmith’s Blues III” side quest, which first becomes available after completing the “Like Father, Like Daughter” sub-quest of the “A Song of Hope” main story mission. To craft the Ouroboros, they’ll need a piece of Orichalcum as well as a Stone Tongue and a Comet Feather, which can be acquired by completing the Agni and Dread Comet hunts respectively.
The Fallen Belt can be found in a Fallen Chest in the Lower Ring area of the Sagespire during the Echoes of the Fallen DLC expansion. The chest is located just after the area where the party first notices the blue containment chambers. If players reach the area where Spire Wolves begin to come out of these containers then they have gone too far. Unlike other equipment found in chests, the Fallen Belt can be upgraded once players return to the hideaway.
Players will be able to purchase the Minwu Waistcloth for 8,000 Gil from the shop in Haven after they’ve completedThe Pursuit of Knowledge. They’ll gain the ability to upgrade it as they progress through the main story of The Rising Tide.
Players will be able to craft the Eludium Belt after completing the main story of The Rising Tide.
