You will need to get your hands on two pieces of Darksteel in order to craft the legendary sword Gotterdammerung in FF16.

However, locating this rare material won’t be easy, as it requires taking out two of the toughest Notorious Marks.

Fortunately, we’ve explained exactly which Notorious Marks give you Darksteel and where you can find them in Final Fantasy 16.

All Darksteel Locations in FF16

Players can find Darksteel by defeating the following Notorious Marks:

  • Prince of Death – Rank A
  • Thanatos – Rank A
The Thanatos and Prince of Death Notorious Marks Listings in FF16

There is no other way of getting Darksteel in Final Fantasy 16, as there are only two Darksteel materials in the entire game.

Below you’ll find the exact instructions on how to locate the Prince of Death and Thanatos Notorious Marks in FF16.

Where to Find Grim Reaper – the Prince of Death Notorious Mark FF16

Players can find the Prince of Death Notious Mark (known as Grim Reaper on the Hunt Board) in Cape Orsiere, in Sanbreque.

The easiest way to access it is by fast traveling to the Northreach Obelisk via the World Map and then heading northeast.

The location of the Prince of Death Notorious Mark in FF16

It is important to note that the Prince of Death will not spawn or appear on the Hunt Board until you have beaten the Under New Management I and II side quests.

This side quest won’t be available until you’ve started the Across the Narrow main quest. Additionally, you must talk to Jill during the Back to Their Origin main quest before you set off to Origin itself.

Here are all the rewards you get for defeating the Prince of Death Notorious Mark in FF16:

  • 8000 EXP
  • 100 Ability Points
  • 15,000 Gil
  • 45 Renown
  • 1x Darksteel

Where to Usher to the Underworld – Thanatos Notorious Mark FF16

Players can find the Thanatos Notorious Mark (known as Usher to the Underworld on the Hunt Board) in the middle of the Gilded Path on the way to Kretov.

The quickest route to Thanatos is fast traveling to the Kretov Obelisk via the World Map and then heading West towards the Gilded Path.

The location of the Thanatos Notorious Mark in FF16

You will need to have completed the main quest Brotherhood in order to get Thanatos to appear on the Hunt Board and actually spawn in the world.

Here are all the rewards you get for defeating the Prince of Death Notorious Mark in FF16:

  • 9000 EXP
  • 110 Ability Points
  • 17,000 Gil
  • 45 Renown
  • 1x Darksteel
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