Chocobos play an important role in the Final Fantasy franchise, having been around since the series’ second installment. With that in mind, the introduction of Clive’s Chocobo Ambrosia in Final Fantasy 16 will have come as a surprise to no one, though the same perhaps cannot be said of her initial absence from the Rising Tide DLC.
Final Fantasy 16 DLC: How Long to Beat The Rising Tide?
With the second piece of FF16 DLC costing twice as much as the first, prospective players may want to know how long it takes to beat The Rising Tide.
This is explained by the need to travel across the bay by skiff in order to reach Mysidia, though some Final Fantasy 16 players will probably still be wondering whether there’s a way to get a Chocobo in The Rising Tide DLC. Well, as it just so happens, the Bird of Passage side quest allows players to do exactly that and is relatively easy to complete.
How to Start the Bird of Passage Side Quest
Players will be able to trigger the Bird of Passage side quest by speaking with a young girl named Manda, who can be found near the Chocobo stables in Haven. However, the quest will only become available after players have completed the first two side quests in the village and then had their first encounter with Leviathan’s Dominant. Assuming they’ve done so, they should have no trouble spotting Manda from a distance, as she’ll have a large green plus icon floating above her head.
How to Complete the Bird of Passage Side Quest
Manda will mention that she’d love to meet Ambrosia and suggest that her father may be able to help transport Clive’s faithful Chocobo over from the mainland. Once the conversation ends, players should head on over to the stores and speak with Manda’s father, who’ll have a large yellow plus icon floating above his head. As it turns out, he’s more than happy to help out, though says that he’ll need a Mimett Gourd or two to make it happen. Unfortunately, he doesn’t have any to hand, though Clive has an idea of someone who might.
After speaking with Manda’s father, players should fast travel over to Martha’s Rest and speak with Rowan, the traveling trader, who some will no doubt remember from What a Bird Wants and some of the other base game side quests. It just so happens that Rowan has a whole cart full of Mimett Gourd that would otherwise be going to waste and hands a few of them over with very little fuss.
From there, players should make their way to Northridge and the campsite where they first met Shula to start the Rising Tide DLC. There, they’ll need to hand over the Mimmett Gourd to Manda’s Father to move things along. This effectively marks the end of the quest, with players receiving some Wyritte and XP upon its completion. The real reward, though, is being able to use Ambrosia to explore Mysidia, which should save players a lot of time in the long run.
FAQ
Q: Can you use a Chocobo in The Rising Tide? (FF16 DLC)
Yes. Players will be able to use a Chocobo in The Rising Tide DLC after completing the Bird of Passage side quest, which becomes available about one hour into the expansion.
