Unlock Fatal Attraction Trophy in Final Fantasy XVI

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Alright, let's talk about getting that 'Fatal Attraction' trophy in Final Fantasy XVI. It sounds a bit dramatic, but it's actually all about using one of Garuda's cool Eikon abilities: Deadly Embrace. You get this ability pretty early on, right after you start getting access to Garuda's powers, so you'll have plenty of time to get the hang of it. This trophy is tied to the 'Wings of Change' main quest, which pops up near the end of Chapter 1, so don't worry about missing it early in the game.

How to Pull Enemies Towards Clive While Airborne

Deadly Embrace is your go-to move for this. It's the default ability you get when you start using Garuda, so no need to unlock it separately. You can use it on the ground or in the air. Its main job is to yank an enemy right to you so you can get in some close-up hits. Now, here's the catch: it doesn't work on bigger, tougher enemies. If you try to pull a giant foe, Clive will just get yanked towards them instead. The same rule applies when you're jumping: you can pull smaller, weaker enemies up into the air with you, but if you try it on a bigger one, you'll just fall back to the ground.

There's no super precise definition of 'small' versus 'big' enemies, but you'll usually figure it out pretty quickly. Just wander around the open world and you'll see all sorts of creatures. Things like Bighorns are definitely too big to be pulled around. Stick to smaller critters like Antelopes, Hornets, Goblins, and Cray Claws – they're perfect for this. Just avoid trying to lift anything that looks like it could put up a serious fight on its own.

How to Weaken Enemies Before Using Deadly Embrace

So, you've found a good group of smaller enemies, and it's just Clive and Torgal. Your first step is to chip away at their health with your regular attacks, both melee and ranged. You need to do this because the trophy requirement is to defeat the enemy while they are in the air. If you don't weaken them enough, they'll just fall back to the ground after you use Deadly Embrace, and that won't count. You can keep enemies airborne for a bit longer with fancy air combos, but honestly, just getting them weak is easier for this trophy.

Here’s a pro-tip to keep Torgal from messing things up: spam the button for Torgal to heal Clive. If Torgal is busy trying to patch you up, he won't be attacking the enemies you're trying to weaken. You want to get the enemy down to about 25% of their health. This puts them in a really fragile state, where even one solid hit can finish them off. Be careful not to accidentally kill them with Torgal or your own stray attacks before you're ready!

Once an enemy is around 25% HP, press the button to jump into the air. While you're up there, before you hit the ground, use Deadly Embrace. If the enemy is small and weak enough, they'll get launched into the air with you, right into your melee range. A few quick hits with the regular attack button should be enough to finish them off in the air. If you're struggling, a quick Eikon ability can also do the trick.

Important Notes for the Trophy

It doesn't matter how you get the final blow in, as long as the enemy is killed while airborne after using Deadly Embrace.
Don't get discouraged if it takes a few tries! It can be tricky, especially if Torgal keeps interfering. Luckily, the open world is full of respawning enemies, so you'll have plenty of practice opportunities.
Warning: You cannot earn this trophy in the Hall of Virtue. Any airborne kills you get there simply won't count towards the trophy.

There are a bunch of other trophies to chase in Final Fantasy XVI, so if you're aiming for that Platinum, check out our guides for: