Need help unlocking the Rod to Redemption trophy in Final Fantasy XVI? Learn how to get Ramuh's Lightning Rod ability and make enemies hit it three times to earn this achievement.
Alright, let's get this 'Rod to Redemption' trophy in Final Fantasy XVI! It sounds a bit tricky, but trust me, it's totally doable once you know the steps. Basically, you need to get a specific ability and then trick enemies into hitting it a few times. Easy peasy, right?
Walkthrough
- 1Unlock Ramuh and Lightning Rod: First off, you gotta progress through the main story. Just keep playing until you finish the main quest called The Crystal's Curse. This is how you'll gain the powers of Ramuh, and with him comes his ability tree. Lightning Rod is in there, and it'll cost you 120 Ability Points (AP) to unlock. Don't worry about upgrading it for this trophy; just getting it is enough.
- 2Find a Suitable Target: Now for the fun part – finding an enemy to help you out. The key here is to pick something that's both aggressive and can take a few hits. The guide specifically mentions Dragoons as prime targets because they love to focus on Clive and have plenty of melee attacks. Other good options include Minotaurs or Aevis enemies. Basically, anything that will consistently attack you and won't be easily KO'd by your own attacks or your allies' actions.
- 3Deploy Lightning Rod and Bait Attacks: Once you've got your target, deploy the Lightning Rod ability. The game says it creates a ball of lightning that chains to other enemies when struck. Here's the crucial bit: for this trophy, it *only* counts if an enemy strikes the Lightning Rod. So, you need to position yourself and the Lightning Rod so the enemy is forced to hit it. Dragoons are great because you can often just stand near the Rod and they'll swing at you, hitting it in the process.
- 4Dodge and Wait for the Jump: Keep an eye on your enemy. Dodge their attacks if you can, but many of their swings should naturally hit the Lightning Rod. The real key is to get them to use their special attacks, like the Dragoon's Jump attack. When you see the indicator for their big move, make sure you're near the Lightning Rod. Getting the enemy to land three hits on the Lightning Rod is the goal. It sounds like a lot, but with the right enemy, it's pretty straightforward.
Tips
- The trophy specifically requires enemy attacks to count towards the Lightning Rod hits. Your own attacks or your Eikonic abilities hitting the Rod won't progress the trophy.
- Dragoons are ideal because they're aggressive and their attacks are easy to bait into hitting the Lightning Rod.
- You can find a Dragoon during the main quest Black Light Burns. If you've already passed that, you can replay the The Kingsfall stage and fight the Knight of the Lasting Dark, which is also a good candidate.
- The Lightning Rod ability lasts a decent amount of time, so you don't need to rush, but try to pick an enemy that attacks frequently.
- Rod to Redemption Trophy
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