Each new mainline installment to the Final Fantasy franchise may take place in a different world, but that doesn't stop Square Enix from including recurring elements in each title like Chocobos, Moogles, summons like Ifrit and Shiva, and magic crystals. These elements happen to make yet another appearance in Square Enix's latest addition to the series, Final Fantasy XVI, along with another popular Final Fantasy staple, monster hunts.
Monster hunts continue to be some of the most exciting and rewarding side hustles in the Final Fantasy franchise, and they return in Final Fantasy XVI as Notorious Marks, dangerous beasts that can be tracked down and defeated for valuable rewards. These monsters are found scattered throughout FFXVI's world of Valisthea, in open fields and abandoned villages, and players will likely spend a significant amount of their time in the game hunting them all down and defeating them.
What to Know About Notorious Marks
Notorious Marks come in all shapes and sizes, but the important thing to note is their rank. Each mark is ranked from C to S according to its difficulty and its rewards, with Rank C offering the least amount of challenge and reward, and Rank S offering the greatest. These unique monsters can be defeated as soon as they appear in the world, but it is recommended you come leveled and well-equipped for each battle, as they are some of the most difficult challenges to overcome in the game.
Upon defeating a Notorious Mark, you'll be rewarded a hefty amount of Gil and a form of reputational currency called Renown. At the Patron's Whisper in the New Hideaway, you can then obtain valuable rewards once you've acquired various amounts of Renown. These rewards can be anything from crafting materials to Orchestrion Rolls for the Orchestrion to some of the best gear the game has to offer, so it goes without saying that Notorious Marks should be a top priority if you expect to get ahead in the game.
To discover the location for each Notorious Mark, begin by visiting the Hunt Board in the New Hideaway. The Hunt Board is updated regularly as you progress through the main narrative, and while there are dozens of Notorious Marks to eventually find, they won't all become available until you've reached certain parts of the story. That being said, it's worth it to track down these marks as soon as they appear on the board. Check the Hunt Board after every major plot point and upon visiting any new major location, and you'll likely find that new hunts have become available.
Where to Find Every Notorious Mark
Aside from a few Notorious Marks, the Hunt Board will almost always disclose a mark's general location below its description. That being said, the information the Hunt Board provides is typically rather ambiguous, and you'll find yourself needing to explore every nook and cranny to find each monster. Here are the specific locations for all 32 Notorious Marks, along with their ranks and rewards. Note that every Notorious Mark is arranged according to the order they appear on the Hunt Board, and not necessarily the order in which they may be discovered.
Notorious Mark | Rank | Reward | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
Ahriman | C | 10 Renown and 6,750 Gil | On the road to Riddock's Jump in Sorrowise near Martha's Rest (likely encountered during the main scenario). |
The Angel of Death (Aruna) | C | 10 Renown and 8,370 Gil | In the southwestern area of Claireview, southwest of the Northreach Obelisk. |
Belphegor | B | 20 Renown and 10,870 Gil | On the cliff on the "hook" of The Broken Hilt, southeast of the Eastpool Obelisk. |
Dozmare | B | 20 Renown and 8,500 Gil | In the small field south of the Caer Norvent River Gate, southeast of the Lostwing Obelisk. Encountered as part of the "Blacksmith's Blues" side quest. |
Sekhret | B | 20 Renown and 8,200 Gil | In the northwestern corner of Greensheaves, north of Martha's Rest. |
Severian | B | 20 Renown and 8,500 Gil | Near some ruins in the northern area of Sorrowise, west of Martha's Rest. |
Muddy Murder (Flan Prince) | A | 30 Renown and 12,000 Gil | In a small, open area on the northern hook of Hawk's Cry Cliff. |
Fastitocalon | B | 20 Renown and 10,000 Gil | In the northeastern corner of the Velkroy Desert, near The Bandit's Bed. |
Soul Stingers | C | 10 Renown and 5,500 Gil | In a small outcropping east of the Empty Hovel in The Fields of Corava. |
Grimalkin | C | 10 Renown and 6,100 Gil | At the end of a long path that runs south of The Sickle, east of The Jaw Obelisk. |
The Nine of Knives | A | 30 Renown and 10,500 Gil | Standing on the road not too far northeast of The Jaw Obelisk. |
The Breaker of Worlds (Atlas) | S | 50 Renown and 20,000 Gil | In the small, circular area on the east side of Cressida, east of the Martha's Rest Obelisk and north of the Three Reeds Obelisk. |
Bomb King | B | 20 Renown and 9,000 Gil | This Notorious Mark is part of the side quest "Weird Science," done for Owain in the New Hideaway. Travel to the southern edge of The Dragon's Aery, and look for a path with a broken iron gate. Move down that path and turn left before you reach Heavenhall. The Bomb King is in the area at the end of that path. |
The Ten of Clubs | B | 20 Renown and 9,200 Gil | In the abandoned village of Vamare on the souther edge of The Fields of Corava. |
The Mageth Brothers | A | 30 Renown and 13,000 Gil | On the beach of the Quietsands, north of the Port Isolde Obelisk. |
Ruin Reawakened (Svarog) | S | 60 Renown and 30,000 Gil | In the open area at the end of the Mornebrume path. Fast-travel to the Caer Norvent Glorieuse Gate Obelisk, then head to the southeastern corner of the Glorieuse area to discover the path. |
The Pack | C | 10 Renown and 5,800 Gil | After heading southeast out of Tabor, take your first right, then your first left after that. You'll find The Pack in an open area there. |
Dread Comet | A | 30 Renown and 13,000 Gil | In the small area between The Sickle and The Fields of Corava. You can access it via either The Jaw Obelisk, the Dravozd Obelisk, or the Tabor Obelisk. |
The Man in Black (Holy Trumpitour) | B | 20 Renown and 9,800 Gil | At the end of the Cellar Passage in Lostwing. |
Carrot | B | 20 Renown and 10,000 Gil | This Notorious Mark is part of the side quest "Please Sir, Can I Have Some Morbol." In the Whispering Waters, a large, circular outcropping on the northern edge of the area where the Three Reeds Obelisk is. |
Pandemonium | S | 50 Renown and 20,000 Gil | Northwest of The Shadow Coast Obelisk, in the large open area jutting out west from the main path, near Wolfdarr. |
The Tricephalic Terror (Gorgimera) | S | 50 Renown and 20,000 Gil | In the southwestern corner of The Velkroy Desert. |
Gobermouch | A | 30 Renown and 15,000 Gil | In Eistla, in the small open area southwest of The Maudlin Mason. |
Bygul | A | 35 Renown and 16,000 Gil | Near the center of Kristen Hollow, in the open field. |
Agni | A | 35 Renown and 15,500 Gil | In the open area halfway between Halfcombe and The Edge of Infinity Obelisk. |
Usher to the Underworld (Thanatos) | A | 45 Renown and 17,000 Gil | In the middle of the main path in Titan's Wake, between the Kretove Obelisk and The Gilded Path Obelisk. |
The Blood Moon (Terminus) | A | 35 Renown and 9,800 Gil | Located in The Crock, the area where you found the Bomb King. |
The Masterless Marauder (Behemoth King) | S | 55 Renown and 20,000 Gil | Just southwest of the Vidargraes Obelisk. |
Kuza Beast | A | 35 Renown and 15,000 Gil | Encountered during the side quest "Nobody's Tool" for Dorys in the New Hideaway. |
The Wailing Banshee (Gizamaluk) | A | 45 Renown and 9,700 Gil | Located in the village of Garnick, on the western edge of Waloed. |
The Grim Reaper (Prince of Death) | A | 45 Renown and 15,000 Gil | In the fields on the far western side of the Royal Meadows north of Northreach, just northeast of Westwatch. |
Knight of the Splendent Heart | A | 35 Renown and 17,000 Gil | Just southwest of the Royal Meadows Obelisk. |