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Things go from bad to worse quite often in Final Fantasy 16, and the sequence of events surrounding the Free Cities of Kanver is no exception. With the help of his companions, Clive seeks to find and rescue any survivors he can from the Orcish and Akashic soldiers plaguing the city.

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This will prove no easy task, as the enemies are numerous and powerful. Not only that, but a terrifying and mysterious enemy waits at the end of the stage, ready to humiliate you if you go in to the battle unprepared. Read on to find out what awaits you.

Finding Survivors

It won't be long from the beginning of the stage before you encounter your first enemies. After leaving the alleyway you start in and heading underneath a canopy, you'll face some Orcs, who shouldn't provide much resistance. Cross the bridge to then fight some Waloeder Akashics.

One of the Akashics is a Tognvaldr, the Waloeder's version of a ninja. If you want a refresher on dealing with these enemies, click here.

Make sure you defeat the spellcaster before going after the Tognvaldr, or he'll probably get some annoying hits in with his ranged spells as you're trying to focus.

A little further into the stage, you'll see a large group of Orcs and Akashic. If you spent all your best abilities on the previous fight, it may be worth waiting at the top of the stairs and letting them recharge before diving in.

The spellcasters here cast Protect - take them out as soon as possible to simplify things.

Open the nearby gate and then climb the stairs ahead to come to the next pack of enemies, which includes some Royal Mastiffs and an Akashic Sveithvaldr - a brutish axe-wielder.

Continue on, defeating the enemies as you go. When you reach a very large square filled with foes and a gate to open, make sure you check the wall to the right of the gate for a chest that contains 2,000 gil.

Through the gate, you'll fight two waves of Orcs, with an Orcish Warlord appearing after the first wave is depleted. Beware of its ranged attacks and ability to teleport.

If you're struggling against the Orcish Warlord, we have some tips on beating this enemy type from a previous walkthrough.

Press on, opening the chest in the next area to get The Favor of Light (Flare Breath). You'll face Wraiths in the next area, followed by Revenants, Specters, and then then the boss of the stage.

How To Beat Sleipnir

Harbard, now assuming his true form as Sleipnir, is a tricky enemy with two powerful forms.

Click here to read our complete guide to this boss fight!

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