Tracking down every Notorious Mark in Final Fantasy 16 allows players to test their combat skills against formidable opponents scattered across Valisthea. Among the Rank A targets available on the Hunt Board, the Knight of the Splendent Heart stands out as a particularly agile and aggressive dragoon warrior. Locating this proud combatant requires completing specific storyline prerequisites and navigating to the Royal Meadows in Sanbreque.
Unlocking the Knight of the Splendent Heart Hunt
Before you can locate the Knight of the Splendent Heart on the Hunt Board, you must progress deep into the main story campaign. Specifically, players need to reach the main quest titled Back to Their Origin and complete the Under New Management side questline.
Once these storyline milestones are achieved, the hunt becomes active on the board in the Hideaway. Ensuring Clive is appropriately leveled and equipped with high-tier consumables is essential before setting out to confront this Level 42 opponent.
Exact Location in the Royal Meadows
Finding the target is straightforward once you fast travel to the Royal Meadows Obelisk in the Holy Empire of Sanbreque. From the obelisk, head southwest along the path leading directly toward the capital gates.
The knight stands waiting in a passageway adorned with tall stone pillars. Because he blocks the central walkway, you will spot him immediately upon approaching the area.
Combat Strategies and Key Attacks
The Knight of the Splendent Heart operates as a high-tier dragoon, using rapid thrusts and aerial maneuvers to overwhelm uncoordinated attacks. His primary threat comes from Mirage Dive, an ability where he leaps skyward and rains down illusions that slam into the ground.
To avoid taking massive damage during these dive sequences, keep sprint movement active and dodge just as individual mirages connect. Using defensive Eikonic abilities like Eikonic Blocks or Titan counters provides great windows to punish his recovery frames.
Rewards for Defeating the Dragoon
Overcoming this challenging A-Rank hunt yields valuable resources for late-game gear crafting and progression. Upon victory, players receive 9,000 Experience Points, 105 Ability Points, and 2 Meteorite drops.
In addition to battle drops, turning in the hunt awards 17,000 Gil and 35 Renown to boost your reputation at the Hideaway. These rewards make the encounter well worth the effort for players building peak endgame loadouts.
