Final Fantasy 16: How to Stagger | Build Stagger Meter Faster
The combat in Final Fantasy 16 is completely different from the other combat systems we’ve seen in previous entries in the series. For starters, gone are the days of managing an entire party’s equipment and stats with the game’s new focus on real-time Devil May Cry-esque combat. While the button inputs are totally different from what Final Fantasy fans have gotten used to, there are still plenty of mechanics that have carried over from previous games.
The Stagger mechanic is a Final Fantasy staple and it’s back in Final Fantasy 16, albeit in a form that’s a bit different from what we’re used to. Understanding how Stagger works and how to use it to your advantage can be the difference between winning and losing against tough enemies so it’s best to make sure you completely get it before taking on the toughest foes that Final Fantasy 16 has to offer.
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The Will Guage (also known as the Stagger Guage or Stagger Meter)is located underneath an enemy’s health bar. When completely filled, the enemy will fall to the ground and be Staggered where they’ll remain–unable to attack–for a few seconds as the Will Guage drains.
When Staggered, the damage dealt to an enemy will be multiplied by a number that gets higher based on how many times you hit the enemy while they’re staggered. The damage multiplier caps off at 1.5x which means you’ll be able to deal some serious damage while the enemy is on the ground.
To Stagger an enemy, all you’ll need to do is attack them. With each attack they take, an enemy’s Will Guage will deplete until it reaches zero when they’ll fall to the ground and be Staggered.
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