Conquer Final Fantasy Mode in Final Fantasy XVI with our comprehensive guide. Learn about NG+ changes, new challenges, and essential strategies to overcome the toughest battles.
Final Fantasy Mode is the New Game Plus (NG+) feature in Final Fantasy XVI, offering a significantly harder challenge. Understanding its changes is crucial for Clive’s second adventure.
What Carries Over:
- Level
- Equipment
- Abilities (and AP)
- Potion capacity status
- Thousand Tomes
- Gil
- Crafting materials
What Does NOT Carry Over:
- Side Quest completion
- Special Side Quest rewards (e.g., Chocobo)
- Obelisk status
- Key Items
- Quest Items
- Torgal’s Enhanced Abilities
- Hunt Progress
Level Cap and Progression
While the initial level cap of 50 carries over, Final Fantasy Mode raises it to 100. Enemies will start around level 43, and you'll encounter higher-level enemies shortly after defeating Garuda. To compensate, you'll gain significantly more EXP and AP, making it easier to master all abilities and earn the Masterclass Trophy.
Enemy Difficulty and Remixes
Enemies are deadlier and have remixed positions in Final Fantasy Mode. For instance, you might encounter a Minotaur early in The Greatwood. Constant attention to your level and equipment is necessary to stay ahead.
Accessory Fusion
A new Accessory Fusion system allows you to combine two of the same accessory with materials to enhance its effects. This makes already powerful accessories, like those from Chronolith Trials, even stronger.
Equipment and Crafting Materials
Exclusive to NG+ are Flawless crafting materials, used to craft reforged Eikon weapons and upgrade other weapons beyond +2. The Ultima Weapon, the most powerful in the game, replaces the Gotterdammerung and can be acquired by progressing through the Main Quest and upgrading the Everdark and Gotterdammerung.
Quick Time Events (QTEs) and Checkpoints
QTE button indicators are removed in NG+, but the colors remain. You'll need to memorize which button corresponds to each color (Blue, Red, Yellow). Upon death, you'll resume from a checkpoint with only two Potions and five High Potions, unlike the full restoration in a regular playthrough. Restocking is essential.
Strategies for Final Fantasy Mode
Precision Dodge and Will-o’-the-Wykes
Mastering the Precision Dodge is vital, especially when equipped with the Berserker’s Ring. Upgrade and maintain Will-o’-the-Wykes at all times for invaluable protection against increased damage.
Keeping Up with Equipment
Continuously forge the strongest sword and best defensive equipment. While seemingly obvious, it's easy to neglect in the rush of NG+. Enemy stats will quickly surpass Clive's if your gear isn't upgraded.
If you find yourself short on Flawless materials, remember that upgraded materials will drop from all sources during FF mode.
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