Tracking down Notorious Marks on the Hunt Board in Final Fantasy 16 allows players to test their combat skills against formidable opponents scattered across Valisthea. Among these optional targets is The Man in Black, a Rank B bounty that pits Clive against a heavily armored enemy known as the Holy Trumpitour. Locating this hidden boss requires completing specific prerequisite quests before navigating the underground passages of Sanbreque.
Prerequisites for Unlocking the Bounty
Before the bounty post appears on Nektar's Hunt Board, players must progress through a key storyline arc in Lostwing. You must complete two sequential side quests titled For Great Justice and For Great Justice II, both assigned by Quinten. Once these regional missions are finished, the B-Rank target will officially become available for tracking.
If you check the board prior to finishing Quinten's quests, the listing will remain hidden regardless of your campaign progress. Taking time to complete local duties ensures you stay on track for late-game rewards and trophies. Returning to the Hideaway after completing the prerequisite quests allows you to review the hunt details.
Finding The Man in Black in Lostwing
To reach the Holy Trumpitour, fast travel to the Lostwing Obelisk located within the Sanbreque region. Head up the stone stairs into the local church near the settlement center. Inside the church, look to the left of the entrance to find a wooden ladder leading down.
Descend the ladder into the Cellar Passage and follow the narrow stone corridor forward. The path opens up into an underground clearing where you previously fought a story boss earlier in Clive's adventure. The level 36 Holy Trumpitour will be waiting in this arena ready for battle.
Battle Tactics and Boss Mechanics
The Holy Trumpitour is a slow-moving cannoneer enemy that hits with devastating physical power. His most dangerous technique is a wide-reaching flamethrower attack that covers a large area for several seconds. Instead of dodging through the flames, back away quickly or use Titan's Titanic Block to withstand the incoming damage.
Additionally, the boss performs leaping attacks that drop magical energy onto the ground, which detonates shortly after landing. Avoid rushing in immediately after he jumps, as the lingering explosions can easily interrupt your combos. Waiting for his lunge series to end provides a safe window to inflict heavy stagger damage using Garuda abilities.
Rewards for Slaying the Holy Trumpitour
Defeating this heavy target grants Clive valuable resources to aid in gear crafting and character progression. Upon victory, players earn 9,800 Gil, 20 Renown, and substantial experience points. These funds and reputation points help unlock key items from merchants and donation boards at the Hideaway.
In addition to currency, the boss drops rare materials including one Scarletite and one Meteorite. Scarletite is a crucial crafting component used to forge high-tier weapons and defensive armor. Defeating The Man in Black ultimately brings you one step closer to completing all Hunt Board challenges in Final Fantasy 16.
