Potions can mean the difference between victory and defeat in Final Fantasy 16. Here’s how to push their healing power beyond the basic brew and keep Clive alive through even the fiercest fights.
In the beginning of Final Fantasy 16, you may be okay with the healing power of your potions and the duration of your tonics, but as you progress through the story, they will not be as effective. Your health total will increase while your potions will heal for the same amount. To fix that, all you need to do is complete the side quests “The Root of the Problem” and “Please Sir, Can I Have Some Morbol.” However, it will take a bit to reach these quest, so hold on tight!
How to increase potion potency in Final Fantasy 16
Complete side quests “The Root of the Problem,” available after the main quest “After the Storm,” and “Please Sir, Can I Have Some Morbol,” unlocked during “A Song of Hope.” Finish “The Root of the Problem” by speaking to Nigel at the Hideaway and gathering required items to receive Morganbeard Extract, which raises potion healing from 20% to 24% of max HP and extends tonic durations. Finish “Please Sir, Can I Have Some Morbol” for Invigorated Morganbeard Extract to push potency to 28% for potions and 56% for high potions.
In Final Fantasy 16, you can upgrade the potency of your consumables through the side quests “The Root of the Problem” and “Please Sir, Can I Have Some Morbol.”
‘The Root of the Problem’ side quest location and walkthrough
To unlock the “The Root of the Problem” side quest, you must first reach the “After the Storm” main scenario quest.
- Speak with Nigel to start the “The Root of the Problem” side quest. He will request you to search northern Rosaria for morganbeards.
- Travel to the “Martha’s Rest” obelisk in Rosaria, and head to the quest marker to the left of Sorrowise.
3. Either quickly grab the three morganbeards and run or defeat all of the goblins in the area to safely collect the morganbeards.
4. Return the morganbeards to Nigel at the Hideaway to complete the “The Root of the Problem” side quest.
Once you’ve successfully completed the quest, Nigel will give you morganbeard extract, which increases the potency of your consumables. With the phial of morganbeard extract, your potions and high portions restore more HP, while strength tonics, stoneskin tonics, and lionheart tonics last for a longer duration.
‘Please Sir, Can I Have Some Morbol’ side quest location and walkthrough
To unlock “Please Sir, Can I Have Some Morbol,” you must first complete the “The Root of the Problem” side quest and the “Like Father, Like Daughter” sub quest, which is part of the “A Song of Hope” main scenario quest.
1. Speak with Nigel in the Hideaway to start the “Please Sir, Can I Have Some Morbol” side quest.
2. Interact with Nektar at the Hunt Board to find that the Morbol resides in the Whispering Waters in Rosaria.
3. Teleport to the Three Reeds obelisk in Rosaria, and travel north toward the Whispering Waters.
4. Defeat Carrot, who will have similar attacks as other Morbols you’ve faced so far. Try to stay behind them avoid the acid puddles!
5. Return to Nigel and give him the morbol tendril to complete the quest.
Nigel will give you an invigorated morganbeard extract once you’ve completed the quest. With the invigorated morganbeard extract, your potions and high potions will heal even more HP, and your strength, stoneskin, and lionheart tonics will last even longer.
Where to find Morganbeard for the first potency upgrade
Morganbeard flowers for the first potion potency upgrade in Final Fantasy 16 are located in northern Rosaria.
Location Directions
Fast-travel to Martha’s Rest in Rosaria. Head west from the obelisk, then north along the path until you reach a right turn near Sorrowise; follow the quest marker to a goblin-infested field.
Collection Steps
Defeat three Goblin Gardeners and one Gigas Ploughswain guarding the area. Pick the three glowing Morganbeard flowers from the field afterward.
Return Instructions
Deliver the flowers to Nigel the Head Botanist at the Hideaway to complete “The Root of the Problem” quest and receive the Morganbeard Extract, boosting potion potency.
Exact location of Morganbeard flowers in Rosaria
Morganbeard flowers for the first potion potency upgrade in Final Fantasy 16 are found northwest of Martha’s Rest in Rosaria.
Precise Directions
From the Martha’s Rest obelisk, head west then north up the winding path past Sorrowise. Take the right fork near the quest marker to enter a large open field infested with goblins.
Field Layout
The three glowing Morganbeard flowers grow directly in this goblin field, guarded by three Goblin Gardeners and a Gigas Ploughswain boss. Clear enemies first, then interact with the bright flowers to collect them.
