Like any other Soulslike game, the Blacksmith is crucial in The First Berserker: Khazan. Unlike other Souls games, though, the Blacksmith doesn't upgrade weapons and armor. Instead, he allows players ...

After a certain point in Final Fantasy XVI, you may notice Blackthorne the blacksmith isn’t coming up as often with new recipes and a “Blacksmith’s Blues” sidequest is available. This quest also acts ...

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portions, a third will open up. (And eventually a fourth as well.) “Blacksmith’s Blues III” in Final Fantasy XVI offers more of an insight into Blackthorne’s past while assisting him, netting us ...