Here's how to get Scarletite to craft the Drakeslayer's Belt in FF16.
Final Fantasy 16 (FF16) features many helpful resources like the Scarletite for you to get, but finding its location is tricky. Although collecting these resources will require some elbow grease, you’ll need them to craft strong weapons and armor. In the case of Scarletite, you’ll need it to craft Drakeslayer’s Belt, Drakeslayer’s Bracelets, and the Excalibur sword. If you’re not able to find this material then you’re not alone. The game itself describes Scarletite as one of the most highly sought-after metals. In this guide, you’ll learn how to get Scarletite in FFXVI.
In Final Fantasy 16, players can get Scarletite by beating the Notorious Marks on the Hunting Board or by completing the Hot Water side quest at Dhalmekia.
The Notorious Marks is a list of terrifying creatures plaguing the lands of Valisthea. You can unlock them by completing the “Gathering Storm” main quest. Once you do that, you can access the Hunting Board at the Hideaway to track these creatures and beat them for rewards. Here are the four Notorious Marks you can beat to get Scarletite as a reward:
Note that you have to travel to different locations to fight these marks. Moreover, they don’t go down easy so make sure you carry your best weapons and health-replenishing potions.
You can get the Hot Water side quest at Dhalemekia by completing “Follow the Crystals”, a sub-quest within the “Riddle of the Sands” main quest. Once you do that:
We hope this location guide helps you find and get Scarletite in Final Fantasy 16 (FF16). To craft the Drakeslayer’s Belt, you’ll need another rare material called Electrum, so check out our FFXVI guides to learn how to get it.