Tracking down Notorious Marks on the Hunt Board in Final Fantasy 16 provides players with valuable experience, renown, and rare crafting materials. Among the A-Rank targets, Terminus—also known as The Blood Moon—presents a formidable challenge for players exploring Valisthea. Finding this particular threat requires players to navigate to a specific hidden spot within the Holy Empire of Sanbreque.

How to Unlock The Blood Moon Hunt in Final Fantasy 16

Before heading out into the field, players must ensure that the hunt notice has appeared on Nektar's Hunt Board in the Hideaway. The Blood Moon bounty typically becomes available as you progress through the main story campaign around the time of the Brotherhood quest. Once unlocked, reading the board hint points players toward the quiet region of Sanbreque.

Exact Location of The Crock in Sanbreque

To reach the target, fast travel to the Dragon's Aery Obelisk in Eastern Sanbreque on the world map. From there, head south through the Imperial Chase and venture into the isolated offshoot path known as The Crock. Terminus sits right in the center of this circular arena waiting for Clive to step forward.

If you recently completed the Bomb King hunt in the exact same area, you may need to leave and re-enter for The Blood Moon to spawn. Make sure your health items are fully restocked before entering the clearing, as this Fallen mechanical orb strikes quickly.

Combat Strategies and Key Attacks to Avoid

Terminus utilizes dangerous elemental blasts, laser sweeps, and sudden clamping melee strikes that attempt to crush Clive between its two halves. The clamping attack is executed in a sequence of three, so patient timing on precision dodges is essential to avoid taking heavy damage. Keep moving sideways when the boss fires its laser beams, and strike aggressively while it recovers after major spell casts.

Rewards for Defeating The Blood Moon

Felling this Rank A Notorious Mark rewards players with substantial experience points, Ability Points, Gil, and Renown. In addition, players gain valuable crafting items like Meteorites to help upgrade Clive's weapons and armor. Defeating Terminus marks another step toward completing all Hunt Board challenges across Valisthea.