All abilities in the Final Fantasy 16 demo

Aden Carter

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The Final Fantasy 16 demo lets you try out many of the abilities Clive has in the full game. Square Enix has given players plenty to choose from prior to the launch of the game. Fans of the RPG series can try out the prologue as well as the Eikonic Challenge.

Each mode of the demo offers different abilities for you to try out and even lets you upgrade some of them. The in-depth combat system of Final Fantasy XVI is filled with magic. Here are all the abilities in the Final Fantasy 16 demo that you can try out.

Final Fantasy 16 – All demo abilities

There are two sections of Final Fantasy 16’s demo that allow you to try out various abilities.

All Final Fantasy 16 demo abilities – prologue

The first part of the demo is the prologue. During this part of the game, you have access to some of the Phoenix abilities as well as some base abilities. The following abilities are available:

• Phoenix Shift – Use the blessing of the Phoenix to close the gap between a target. Both melee attacks and magicked attacks can be dealt while shifting.
• Rising Flame – Summon a fiery wing that deals damage and can launch lighter enemies into the air.
• Melee Attack – Strike an opponent with up to four hits.
• Aerial Attack – Chain up to three strikes while in the air.
• Magic – Launch an elemental aspected spell at a target.
• Magic Burst – Use after a melee attack to unleash a burst of magic.
• Dodge – Move out of harm’s way.
• Jump – Jump in the air.
• Precision Dodge – Dodge just before an attack lands and counter with a melee or spell attack.
• Charged Magic – Hold your magic to unleash a more powerful spell shot.
• Lunge – Swiftly close in and attack a target.
• Stomp – Jump and kick off a nearby enemy to gain more height.
• Downthrust – Slam your weapon down in the air.
• Swift Recovery – Recover quickly after getting knocked back.
• Burning Blade – Coat your weapon in flames and attack.
• Taunt – Pull the attention of a target.

All Final Fantasy 16 demo abilities – Eikonic Challenge

The Eikonic Challenge gives you the ability to use three different Eikons’ abilities as you complete a part of the story that takes place later in the game. This special battle demo gives you a better look at the game’s combat and has the following abilities:

• Phoenix Abilities:
  • Phoenix Shift – Use the blessing of the Phoenix to close the gap between a target. Both melee attacks and magicked attacks can be dealt while shifting.
  • Rising Flame – Summon a fiery wing that deals damage and can launch lighter enemies into the air.
  • Scarlet Cyclone – Spin quickly, creating a ring of fire that burns all enemies within range.
  • Heatwave – Summon a projectile-dispelling wall of liquid flame before launching several deadly shockwaves. Wave force is amplified upon dispelling magic.
• Garuda Abilities:
  • Deadly Embrace – Send a grappling claw out to grab an enemy and pull it toward Clive. Grappling heavier enemies will launch Clive into the air.
  • Rook’s Gambit – Jump back, then deliver a punishing counter. If the jump evades an attack, counter potency is increased. Can be used in midair.
  • Wicked Wheel – Perform a rising attack, striking all enemies within range and lifting them from the ground. Can be used in midair.
  • Gouge – Summon twin claws that relentlessly tear at a target. Can be used in midair.
• Titan Abilities:
  • Raging Fists – Step forward and deliver a blinding flurry of high-speed punches. Blocking an enemy attack with the step forward increases the potency of the following punches.
  • Windup – Punch forward. Hold button to wind up attack, further increasing potency.
  • Upheaval – Slam a fist to the ground, dealing damage to all enemies within range. Hold the button to increase range. Can be used in midair.
  • Titanic Block – Block enemy attacks. When a guard is timed perfectly, square can be used to launch up to three counterattacks.

Along with the abilities listed, you have access to the base abilities from the prologue. Each Eikon has a basic magic attack based on its element. For instance, the Titan Eikon allows you to launch stones as your magic attack.

Make sure to pay attention to the skills you unlock and equip. If you don’t like your build, you can always reset your abilities later on. Remember, progress from the demo carries over to the final game when it launches. Download the demo from the PlayStation Store to try out the game before purchasing.