How to get a Chocobo in Final Fantasy 16

If you're wondering how to get a Chocobo in Final Fantasy 16, you are probably a returning fan looking for one of the franchise's most iconic creatures. They are great at getting you around quickly, and look fantastic in 4K.

In this guide, we'll go over everything you should know to get a Chocobo in Final Fantasy 16, including how they work, how to ride one, and the unique benefits of doing so. Unlocked a little later in the game, you may be a bit impatient by now.

How to get a Chocobo in Final Fantasy 16

In order to get a Chocobo in Final Fantasy 16, you have to wait until you get far enough into the game. It's not something you can just buy with enough Gil. After you are given the "Gathering Storm Quest" in Martha's Rest, you will find a small side quest icon on the map nearby. Here, you will be given the "The White-Winged Wonder" quest.

This is a pretty simple quest, challenging you with going nearby and finding a white Chocobo that has gone missing. First, you'll find a white wing on the ground, which then points you to a group of bandits on the map. All of it is displayed in-game, but you can see the exact location below.

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The bandits are pretty easy and will go down quickly. After all of this is done, you will be reunited with the white Chocobo, which will now join you for your travels. Given this is a side quest, this is technically not mandatory but Chocobos give you increased speed and can even do combat.

How to ride a Chocobo in Final Fantasy 16

Once you have unlocked the Chocobo, you simply have to go into an open area and hold in the right analogue stick or whatever control displays at the bottom right of the screen. You then have to manually hop onto the Chocobo, where you can use it to walk around, run, or attack enemies.

Now that you know how to get and ride a Chocobo in Final Fantasy 16, you may be looking for even more. If so, here's how to beat the Final Fantasy 16 Morbol boss, how to save in Final Fantasy 16, and the best Final Fantasy 16 abilities.