Best Eikon Abilities in FF16

Discover the best Eikon abilities in Final Fantasy XVI for massive damage. Learn the optimal loadout for Shiva, Odin, and Bahamut to achieve high Stagger damage.

This guide details the best Eikon abilities in Final Fantasy XVI, focusing on a loadout designed to achieve high damage, particularly during enemy Stagger phases. The recommended setup utilizes abilities mastered from other Eikons and emphasizes synergistic use for maximum impact.

It is crucial to upgrade and master the necessary abilities, especially those from other Eikons. Upgrading all three Eikonic Feats for Shiva, Odin, and Bahamut is also recommended. Equipping accessories that boost these attacks, many of which are obtained from Chronolith Trials, will further increase damage output.

Ability Breakdown

Will-o’-the-Wykes

This ability allows Clive to absorb attacks and prevents flinching. It also adds damage during Stagger phases if Clive is close enough to the enemy when the ability is active.

Diamond Dust

Shiva's ultimate ability deals significant Stagger damage over a large area, especially when upgraded. It is primarily used to Stagger enemies. Equipping the Shiva’s Kiss Accessory can shorten its cooldown.

Dancing Steel

This ability is key to quickly charging the Zantetsuken gauge to Lv 5, which is essential for maximizing damage during a Staggered enemy phase. Using Arm of Darkness can also help reach Lv 5 before a Stagger.

Lightning Rod

When placed correctly on an enemy after they are Staggered, Lightning Rod multiplies damage. It is particularly effective when Gigaflare is cast through it.

Heatwave

While primarily for additional damage, Heatwave offers utility with its Heatwave Counter. Titan's Windup is an alternative for more damage but requires charge time.

Gigaflare

This powerful ability is a major source of damage. When cast through a placed Lightning Rod after an enemy is Staggered, it deals massive damage. Bahamut's Chronolith Trial accessory further enhances its power.

Wings of Light - Megaflare

Charging a Max Level Megaflare requires setup but significantly boosts overall damage. It is best used just before an enemy is Staggered, ensuring most of its attacks land during the Stagger phase.

Arm of Darkness - Zantetsuken

After using Dancing Steel off cooldown, Arm of Darkness can be used to charge Zantetsuken to Lv 5. This charge is retained even when switching Eikons. Zantetsuken should be used after Gigaflare during a Stagger.

Dealing Over 150,000 Damage during a Stagger in FF16

To execute this high-damage strategy, it is recommended to fight an enemy that will not die quickly, such as the Behemoth King. Begin by using Diamond Dust to lower the Stagger gauge. Then, switch to Odin to build the Zantetsuken gauge to Lv 5 using Arm of Darkness and Dancing Steel. If the Stagger gauge is nearly depleted, charge Megaflare with Bahamut, utilizing Precision Dodges to speed up the charge. Once the enemy is Staggered, use Limit Break, Lunge, Lightning Rod, and then Gigaflare. If time permits within the Stagger phase, use Lv 5 Zantetsuken and then Heatwave or Diamond Dust if their cooldowns are ready.