Final Fantasy XVI – Combat Tips for Vanquishing Valisthea
Final Fantasy XVI launches today and it ushers in some major changes for Square Enix’s long-running franchise. While real-time elements have been included in past Final Fantasy games, this is the series’ first full-on action-RPG, featuring combat somewhat reminiscent of God of War, Bayonetta, or Devil May Cry, albeit toned down a bit for roleplaying fans. The days of choosing attacks from a menu are over – you’re going to need to know what you’re doing if you’re going to survive the game’s many combat encounters and boss battles. Thankfully, we have some tips that should make you the final word in fantasy combat.
Final Fantasy XVI will throw plenty of enemy mobs at you, and for the most part, avoiding their attacks isn’t that difficult. Most of the damage you’ll take comes from long range magic casters who will hit you with projectiles from afar. They may also be able to heal or buff other enemies. These magic casters have relatively low defense, so it always pays to seek out and destroy them first.
As mentioned, sometimes magic casters will buff other enemies, giving them shields, or granting effects like Bravery or Warcry that make them stronger or more aggressive. Enemies with a buff will be marked by an icon or sometimes have a different colored life bar. Focus on these enemies, pounding them with Eikon Abilities in order to take them out quickly.
Speaking of pounding on enemies, when an enemy has been knocked to the ground, make sure to keep up the attack. Doing so will unleash a violent Punish Attack. Particularly early in the game, Punish Attacks are one of the best ways to inflict quick damage.
Once you get a little further into the game, you’ll gain the ability to switch between multiple Eikons (elementally-themed
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