What abilities should you choose first in Final Fantasy 16?
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As you progress through Final Fantasy 16, you will unlock various Eikon abilities that you can use in combat. Square Enix added multiple Eikons such as Phoenix, Ifrit, Titan, Garuda, Ramuh, Bahamut, Odin, and Shiva to the game. Each of these beings allows you to summon great power to destroy your foes.
Final Fantasy 16 is an action RPG that lets you choose what abilities you can use during combat. Like other games in the genre, there are some abilities that are worth getting before others. What abilities should you choose first in Final Fantasy 16?
Best starting abilities in Final Fantasy 16
Final Fantasy 16’s starting abilities are pretty powerful. You get immediately get access to several abilities that you can learn by spending ability points. While the game is very story-focused, you will want these abilities to keep yourself safe:
- Charged Magic – This ability allows you to charge up your flames and blast a foe with a more powerful fire attack. Great for dealing with distant enemies during the prologue.
- Burning Blade – Allows you to coat your sword in flames and slam it down. This ability can be used to parry attacks and deals significant damage.
- Lunge – Used to quickly close the gap between you and an enemy when Phoenix Shift is unavailable.
- Stomp – Use this ability to jump on an opponent and leap into the air. Can be used with abilities like Downthrust to deal a lot of damage.
- Downthrust – Allows you to slam your sword to the ground from the air. Can be used in combination with Stomp and Rising Flames.
- Swift Recovery – Allows you to swiftly recover from getting knocked back. Very useful during boss fights but not used as much against the goblins at the start of the game.
These abilities are some of the best that Clive Rosfield has at his disposal at the start of the game. Final Fantasy XVI has many more abilities that you will get access to once you have completed the prologue.
Those who play the demo on PlayStation will get the chance to try out some of the other abilities in the game by playing the challenge game mode.
Not only does this give you a chance to try out more of the gameplay, but it also allows you to get a handle on the various abilities you will use to take down your foes while you get revenge for Joshua’s death.
Final Fantasy 16 is filled with beasts for you to fight with many of them posing a great threat. Be sure to save your game often and take the save data with you from the demo.
