Final Fantasy 16can be fairly challenging at times, particularly when playing the game with an Action focus or in Final Fantasy mode. As such, players will definitely want to equip Clive with all of the best gear, which meansfinding every weapon, every belt, and every vambrace inFinal Fantasy 16 will likely be fairly high up on their to-do lists.
There are plenty of vambraces to choose from, most of which will need to be crafted and upgraded at The Black Hammer. However, not all of the vambraces inFinal Fantasy 16come courtesy of the hideaway’s resident blacksmith, with one or two of the game’s finer gear pieces tied to certain side quests and main story missions.
Updated July 19, 2025, by Tom Bowen:To celebrate the release of the game’s second DLC expansion, this guide has been updated to include information about every FF16 vambrace introduced in The Rising Tide, including how to get them and where to find the materials needed to upgrade them.
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Players will get the Hard Leather Armlets after beating the Gigas mini-boss duringthe “Lost in a Fog” main story mission.
Players will have access to the Imperial Infantry Bracers from the beginning ofthe “A Chance Encounter” main story mission.
The Iron Bracers first become available duringthe “Hide, Hideaway” main story missionafter players have spoken with Cid in his quarters. Players can either purchase them from Charon’s Toll for 400 Gil or craft the +1 version at The Black Hammer using one Frozen Tear and 24 Wyrrite.
The Traveler’s Bands first become available duringthe “Fanning Embers” main story missionafter players have beaten the Midnight Raven. Players can either purchase them from Charon’s Toll for 680 Gil or craft the +1 version at The Black Hammer using a Gnarled Scale, and 40 Sharp Fangs.
The Steel Crowns first become 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 them from Charon’s Toll for 950 Gil or craft the +1 version at The Black Hammer using 57 Wrrite and a Dragon Talon.
The Battlechains first become available duringthe “The Hunter and the Hunted” main story missionafter players have rescued Gav from the imperial troops. Players can either purchase them from Charon’s Toll for 1,350 Gil or craft the +1 version at The Black Hammer using an Imperial Link and 81 Wyrrite.
The Platinum Cannons first become available at the beginning ofthe “After the Storm” main story missionafter Clive and Jill have returned from Drake’s Breath. Players can either purchase them from Charon’s Toll for 1,800 Gil or craft the +1 version at The Black Hammer using 54 Bloody Hides, 162 Sharp Fangs, and 12 Briar Clam Shells.
The Hunter’s Armcloths first become available after speaking with Otto and Vivian at the beginning of the “Out of the Shadow” main story mission. Players can either purchase them from Charon’s Toll for 2,450 Gil or craft the +1 version at The Black Hammer using one Earthen Fury, 219 Sharp Fangs, and 75 Bloody Hides.
The Diamond Armlets first become available after beating the White Dragon during the “Fire in the Sky” main story mission. Players can either purchase them from Goetz’s Toll for 2,900 Gil or craft the +1 version at The Big Hammer using one Whitewyrm Bone, 243 Wyrrite, and 81 Sharp Fangs. After completing the mission, they’ll be able to purchase or craft them at the usual locations.
The Rune Crescents first become available after completing the “Evenfall” main story mission. Players can either purchase them from Charon’s Toll for 3,800 Gil or craft the +1 version at The Black Hammer using one Sanguine Insignia, 20 Desert Roses, 399 Steelsilk, and 133 Magicked Ash.
The Sun Crescents first become 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 them from Goetz’s Toll for 4,700 Gil or, from the start of the “Back to Their Origin” main story mission, craft the +1 version at The Black Hammer using one Behemoth Shackle, 250 Bloody Hides, 250 pinches of Magicked Ash, and 248 Sharp Fangs.
Players will get the Metian Bonds from Lady Hannah in Eastpool as part ofthe “Holding On” main story mission.
Players will be able to find the Mythril Wristlets in a treasure coffer duringthe “Fire and Ice” main story mission. It’s in the same area where players fight the Red Mousse enemy. If they reach the Flame Lizard mini-boss then they have gone too far, though it is still possible to backtrack after the Flame Lizard has been defeated.
Players will receive the Drakeslayer’s Bracelets 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 Gelatinous Mass, which they’ll get from beating the Flan Prince Notorious Mark. If they’ve already used the piece of Scarletite that they got from slaying Dozmare to craft the Drakeslayer’s Belt, they can get more by completing the Fastitocalon, Ten of Clubs, or Holy Trumpitour hunts.
Players will be able to find the Mythril Wristlets in a treasure coffer during the “Foothills in Ash” main story mission. It’s in the Skaithfarr area of the Shadow Coast in the same spot where players fightthe Pandemonium Notorious Mark.
Players will receive The Founder’s Grasp from Goditha during the “Where There’s a Will” side quest, which first becomes available during the “Back to Their Origin” main story mission.
Players will receive The Sons of 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 Sons of Ouroboros, they’ll need a piece of Orichalcum as well as a Stained Loincloth and a Morbol Flower, which can be acquired by completing the Pandemonium and Carrot hunts respectively.
The Fallen Bracelets can be found in a Fallen Chest in the Middle Ring area of the Sagespire during the Echoes of the Fallen DLC expansion. The chest is on a circular platform on the outer wall of the tower looking out over Valisthea. If players reach the area with a bunch of Surveillance Units then they have gone too far. Unlike other equipment found in chests, the Fallen Bracelets can be upgraded once players return to the hideaway.
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Players will be able to purchase the Minwu Arm Ring 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.
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Players will be able to craft the Eludium Wristlets after completing the main story of The Rising Tide.
