31 EARLY Game Tips YOU Must Know in Final Fantasy 16

EARLY Game Tips You Must Know in Final Fantasy XVI (16). This is a Beginners Guide of Tips and Tricks for Early First Play through of the New game Final Fantasy 16 (XVI. We will talk about all the Tips and tricks that will help you with your first playthrough of FInal Fantasy XVI. SOme of the things we will mention in this video are about Combat, Explaining the world map, Togal combat and cure power, Ability points, Cid’s Hideaway, main quests, sidequests, game settings, etc. You will get valuable tips and tricks that you wish knew before playing FFXVI.
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[@PhillyBeatzGames]

What Early Game tips did I miss? 😮

[@Happyfoam-lw3yt]

By alternating a charged sword attack with charged magic, you can do some serious AOE damage. The timing of this combo takes some practice. Stun damage is OP. You can stagger lock mini bosses by using Garuda's "Gouge" attack, have them hit half-stagger, then drag them to the ground for free damage. Use this opportunity to deal more stun damage for a full blown stagger. By the time the enemy finishes being staggered, Garuda's attacks will finish being charged and you can do the same thing again. The "Ignition" attack lets you zoom around the battlefield, snagging up multiple weak enemies. At the end, it explodes. It's perfect for one-shotting mobs and has a short cooldown. You can access your main map more quickly by pressing the touchpad to open your minimap, THEN pressing start. It loads faster and there's no scrolling through menus.

[@continuallyblessed44]

The ring of timely focus makes combat feel better for me. Something about that slowdown and hitting R1 just feels fun.

[@gzd132]

Yeah I played with it on. Tbh I don’t really find it too much of a cheat cause it doesn’t always activate. Plus by mid game I was dodging before it even was needed.

[@edgarwhite9439]

I agree with you.. I feel like it should have been an ability you could opt to learn or not? IMO. And save the item slots for extra xp or Gil etc.

[@PourriGamer]

It's for people's that find it hard to dodge, not good a timing or noobs.

[@kayne8222]

I love that ring, it's like adding a minigame to the fight. Idc if it's considering cheating as a grown ass man I play to have fun not break my TV from throwing my controller through it

[@kayne8222]

Plus it's fun equipping ring of berserker with it and watch the flames burn

[@JoeJohnson-fc5wr]

Ok so I just want to point something out for the last hint on Philly's list here. Damage during the break phase. When you use the most powerful eikon abilities (the bottom one on each tree) time slows down. This means the stagger bar goes up much slower allowing you to get three off with almost no rise in it. But this does not slow down your limit break bar at all. Yes, the damage boost you get from limit break on abilities is good. But I've found it better to pop all your abilities and THEN pop your limit break. Also keep in mind that your combos in limit break are much longer and quicker adding even MORE damage. I rarely break 50K damage doing it the way he showed with a full 4 bars. But with my way I often get 70K to 80K. Maybe that's just me but I would honestly like to hear if anybody else finds the same.

[@jonfall7941]

Another tip: Crafting equipment costs more resources than upgrading already existing gear. This is good if you want to spend gil in place of upgrade resources, depending on your inventory

[@chriss6855]

Config A feels fine for me. Honestly, I would have preferred to have circle and R1 swapped but it's whatever.

[@diegopalma5817]

Switch them on ps5 settings manually when you play ff16

[@WheezingBobcat]

Agreed. I'm constantly dodging with circle

[@altarofdespair984]

​@@diegopalma5817cool ,i did not know that.

[@zaya234]

Type c basically does that

[@jermorefortin]

That's why I switched to Type D lol

[@boebie5052]

U forgot one thing. Going back to cleared area via stone give u significantly reduced XP. Game even tells u. So if u thought about grinding dont. There would be no point. Instead on whatever CURRENT dungeon or open area u are on, KILL EVERYTHING for the most XP

[@k7ngmarz]

AP duh

[@Lacaud1]

Use the stone to farm AP

[@boebie5052]

Clearly I was misunderstood. I was strictly talking about xp to level up not AP. And what's more going to past missions for less AP when u can grind bigger amounts of AP on a later stage seems pointless...in the beginning. But no judgement. Play it your way

[@Joerpg84]

I called Charon as Sharon too when I first saw it…but it’s pronounced Karen…they say it in the game more than enough 🤣.

[@alesgrym4622]

Type C controller is such a good tip! Thank you, Good video 👍

[@Christopher-Kisby]

Ive played every available minute and only managed 23 hours. Being an adult sucks

[@uchihabomber1296]

If it makes you feel any better I’ve been playing this game for the past 7 months cuz I’m just too busy man 😂

[@babayaga4320]

Type C is the best once you get used to it, take my advice, if you're starting a new game choose this.

[@mhiggs8001]

Damn i miss the mini map, it surprised me a lot to find that they didn’t include one. It’s probably my biggest gripe so far because I like to scour the area and make sure I’ve looked everywhere I can. The game is a lot of fun despite things like this though, so don’t get it twisted haha.

[@thebingthing8421]

Here’s a good combat tip Ok change controller layout for this. You can charge magic while attacking with the sword so once your combo is finished release the magic attack and you’re good. You can do the same thing with the fire sword skill 👌

[@PhillyBeatzGames]

Ayeee

[@zackfair6203]

Can you customize the buttons or just switch between a b or c set?

[@mhiggs8001]

@@zackfair6203I’m pretty sure you can only swap and not map directly, unfortunately. I tried bc I wanted to be able to use a trigger to charge magic.

[@raven12333]

There is a ring that auto charges all magic and attacks

[@YurtleTheTurtle99]

If u start charging just before a fight starts you can preload both without swinging sword

[@robertramirez5883]

Another quick tip always buy stronger weapons from Charon and don’t craft them because you will use one of your few boss crafting materials in crafting it and not have enough in order to upgrade the weapon or accessories

[@NathanCundiff]

I'm using type B and have remapped circle to l1 so I can dodge exactly like I did in Elden Ring and really it's been comfy so far.

[@sharksocks8130]

From totk to ff16 nice to see you again my friend

[@DatStuPot]

i also thought the controls on type A was weird at first but i tried and i got really used to the controls so i just stuck with them

[@RonDaSantis]

Mini maps are usually on the upper right of the screen, not lower right. They could have put a mini map still. In rebirth the lower right was occupied as well. They still gave you a mini map in the upper right.

[@brianbailey1681]

Used the timely focus ring for play through one, decided against it for FF mode ng+….my advice, dont use the timely rings…ANY of them, focus and evasion lovk you out of parries for the most part, which is a useful mechanic, also you wont know the dodge timing or enemies moves…particularly dragoons gave me a hard time to figure out. The healing one is ok but you’ll wanna learn to use the dpad manually for like str and def potions strategically, same with torgal you can get much more out of him when you utilize his attacks manually, and dont use timely strikes, unless you absolutely suck at fast paced games and are on story mode, (one excuse is like exp/ap gridning ill allow that) thats not bashing anyone who DOES suck thats okay, I’m no DMC or Ninja Gaiden pro but these will only hinder you the more you use them, and i mean how boring is it to mash square, auto heal, auto command, auto combo, auto dodge and spam nukes to win…the combat system is so much fun and you can be super creative with it, but you have to learn it, like fighting games you can make up combos and stuff but not until you learn the basics and with those rings you never will. Cheers

[@seanscarborough4023]

Nice tips bud. Some friendly help. Obelisk (Awe-ba-lisk) Orchestrion (Or-Kest-Tree-In)

[@RichHeart89]

The tip where you respawned the enemies by travelling to the same location, it doesn't completely reload the map. That means the items on the ground do not respawn. But if you travel somewhere else and back, the items on the ground will respawn too. That way you can get the high-potion from Caer Norvent every run to stay on full health all the time if that's a location you want to farm, or if you just don't want to ever spend money on them again. Of course the cost of high-potions isn't really an issue later but during the first few hours of gameplay they might feel a little costly.

[@Maraaass]

Personally im glad there is no minimap. Can always check the map if needed but at least the screen isn't cluttered.

[@codybethel4142]

Dog barking on cue deserves a like

[@maracullis4965]

In love with the game but seriously, the controller layout is horrendous. I wish I could change the buttons.

[@_shutup]

dang i didn't think the controls would be a problem for others

[@Old_Man001]

Good video with some great but not so obvious tips. BTW, "obelisk" is pronounced "Obb-A-lisk."

[@pieben94]

I came to the comments to say this 😂

[@bennorrell6411]

Also…”Sharon” 😂😂

[@lisadouglas9383]

❤love the dog ❤so cute and helpful too

[@PhillyBeatzGames]

Thank you! 😊

[@terry85mar]

You forgot to mention you can use items from the menu in battle. You don't have to have them set to your quick select in order to use them.

[@eedaesung5555]

can someone tell me the reason why type C controls is supposedly the best? Is it mainly because magic is on the the left hand and attacking is on the right?

[@GCharlesE]

Great question. I'm also wondering this

[@eedaesung5555]

It's really annoying when you say, THIS IS THE BEST WAY, and not explain the reason WHY it is good. I already know from experience that the reason why this is good is because you use both hands, but it'd be useful for you to simply say it in the video. Content like that makes wish I could downvote the video 1000 times.

[@Kvian]

what screen are you using? it is so clear!

[@AstonishingBBd]

They give y'all better looking builds than what I see

[@anthonyanderson3448]

My take on the controller do what fits your style. Whatever feels comfortable to your game style. I am default because it's how I learned and it's second nature to me. Changing it would ruin my game play.

[@Sapteken]

The best ring for me in the game, is the one that slows down time for you to dodge better. That one helped me at lvl 38 kill a 50 dragon, took me like 4 tries tho 😂😂😂. Was right after I've defeated Bahamut!

[@A.H.M.K]

I’m stuck on the type B controls (souls style) I can’t change now 😢

[@Jfam11638]

60 HOURS ALREADY??

[@PhillyBeatzGames]

LMFAO 🤣. I missed out on FF15

[@RedBlazagaming]

60 hours plus hub time he must didn’t sleep

[@Gamefreak4]

Early release copy

[@barrycole5930]

Only 60 to do all main AND side quests? This surprises me thought it was bigger tbh.

[@leserbeacerbe6910]

No arena mode to enjoy some tough fights?

[@AGibson723]

Contol option D seemed the most logical choice for me. This is definitely GOTY, maybe GOAT!

[@richardmitchem4140]

The best way I found to farm is what's considered the dungeon area's. Battle all the way to just before the end. Then teleport out and back again. U will have to fight everything all over and u still get the experience just as before plus u learn the moves of the enemies so u can save urself money on not having to buy potions and stuff

[@Vic-qp1gk]

Ap farm, find and farm blue chocobos. Fast travel to nearest obelisk and repeat. I believe each blue gives 50ap and they die in under a second

[@atcguy2007]

I didn't know this. I've done a lot of grinding in this game, which really isn't necessary compared to other FF Games. I was avoiding killing the wild chocobos. My biggest question is, what's the difference going back and replaying an area through the Obelisk, or just going there in the map and re-killing all the enemy's. I'm at the point where the ether is allover the land, and the stones you find in the wild are activated. But I've never used the Obelisk at the hideaway to train. Do you get any points or anything for doing that?

[@Vic-qp1gk]

@atcguy2007 no, obelisk just respawns all the enemies, thus you can keep farming blue chocobos. There's a spot with like 4 or 5 of them pretty close to obelisk. So say 4x50 that's 200ap in like 3-4 min. Repeat and you'll have all skills maxed out in few hours

[@drewl8493]

explain why c us the best control scheme?

[@Anbu_Tommygunz]

Thanks bro!

[@xel_0073]

I want to get the game sooo bad… but I want to play it on my pc? What do you think is it worth waiting up to a year for it?

[@PhillyBeatzGames]

absolutely not. they have no idea when its coming out. Join the HYPE LOL

[@sebastianhildt3525]

buy a ps5 if you can...10/10 for me!!

[@ShikiRyougi05]

@@PhillyBeatzGames just buy it!

[@Bridge-IV]

​@@PhillyBeatzGamesgames are better 'in the hype' fo-sho 👍

[@daniels.rogers480]

Sep 17th 2024 baby woooooo

[@kjwong4730]

I never bought anything from the vendor and got through the game just fine

[@FasterthanSpeed414]

How boring

[@QuattroBajeena]

Ive set my controller as type F. Found it more easier to use the abilities

[@Mad77max77]

I picked Type D control, but now I see we often have to hold Attack to release a powerful blow, and also hold Magik for a powerful blast... so D is not the best for that.

[@cloudbloom]

These are solid tips thanks

[@six6572]

There is a sell all button so don't need to bother looking what's crafting & what's not

[@PhillyBeatzGames]

Thanks for pointing this out

[@lisadouglas9383]

😊great video.thanks🎉

[@PhillyBeatzGames]

Thanks for watching!

[@mwalvis43]

When it comes to potions, I wish we could actually have more in the list I mean I know there’s an upgrade, but you would think you should be able to upgrade more to hold more

[@robertob2195]

Great video

[@marcuscallahan4645]

I went with type c but switched circle and L1 with the accessory options

[@PhillyBeatzGames]

Interesting

[@marcuscallahan4645]

@@PhillyBeatzGames yeah holding square to pres r1 or r2 felt weird. Or holding r2 to charge a shot while mashing r1

[@mwalvis43]

It would be nice if we could use some of those replays that we had in the first run through in FF mode but no I would’ve loved to of gone after weapons that I didn’t realize were in areas I missed

[@waz207]

Pokémon, then, tears of the Kingdom, and now, Final Fantasy 16!? I really think you are stalking my playlist lol Great content as always, thanks for pointing out the dead end chest thing. I’m not super far in, but I have some backtracking to do.

[@PhillyBeatzGames]

Ayeee

[@traktoahfahra5669]

Dont forget to use your left stick to move . I wish i knew this tip early in the game ...

[@KrazyArrows]

Pc players have to wait 6 months to get this game. The mods for this is going to be nutz

[@zaya234]

Alright as an early player I cannot watch the rest of this video. Dude like all these clips are late game when you’re kitted out with cool new abilities. I’d love the video but I can’t watch this

[@mr.k1611]

Pro tip is. Explore, conduct main and side quest together, plus hunts as they come. Play the game like a master. This is the way. Dont need these tutorials (edit) Tips* UNLESS trying to find specific locations.

[@stefanie_jones]

Did miss the location of that chest in the opening? I watched the whole video but ... Dont see it 😅

[@PhillyBeatzGames]

That’s just a highlight of don’t miss chests by going to dead ends

[@stefanie_jones]

@@PhillyBeatzGames thanks!!

[@MrRighteousfish]

Great video. The changing of the controller layout was great advice. It takes some getting use to. I'd like the ability button to have three prompts instead of two.

[@PhillyBeatzGames]

Thank you so much! Yea controller changing is something I found out about way later 😭

[@godlike69r]

can you use the accesories in final fantasy mode?

[@PhillyBeatzGames]

Oh good question

[@Jstaman]

Ill be honest im not really a fan of the combat. It starts off fun but then quickly feels repetitive. I keep hoping ill reach a new part of the story that unlocks more combos

[@alhera674]

After you get the 3rd Eikon things open up a lot more and tbe battle system starts feelings a bit better, but your talking like 18 hours or so in.

[@DrBiBeatz]

Final Fantasy 16 is the easiest final fantasy game that I have ever played. You don't need anything apart for 3 items. One is counter necklaces, this item pauses the game when someone is about to hit you so you have time to press R1 to counter, this is huge and basically its the only think you need in ff16 and basically its like a cheat. The second is CP 40%, and the third is EP 30%. Add all these three items. I've completed the game twice and new dlc and earned a platinum trophy after 120 hours.

[@certes7826]

I agree ff16 is the easiest FF ever but why would you use the counter necklaces ? Of course the game is easy if you use the free items which are made to erase any difficulties. All the necklaces (auto combo, auto dodge,...) serve as easy mode

[@stephenmclemore7614]

I saw somewhere not to sell Gil bugs..

[@kenshindalee4900]

Hope they add dlc for more dungeons to explore An more like music tracks from other ff games an add outfits

[@PhillyBeatzGames]

They did leave the ending open ended haha

[@colt4505]

Awb-el-isk. Obelisk. 😑😂 Also, Charon is pronounced Karon. You know, like the way anyone who says her name in-game says it? Why can't a single KZbinr say her name right when they say it IN-GAME!? 🤡

[@uchihabomber1296]

Don’t care what anyone says cuz to me The Ring of Timely focus is the only way to play the game.

[@robertkwonnacott504]

Good to know 👍

[@dkjokemaster2]

I like type e I like playing with triggers

[@Crackingupcomments]

I switched mine to b almost immediately

[@drake3934]

Story mode sound like an expensive ass CGI movie

[@DLMoridin]

nice video but charon is pronounced more like "care-on" not "sharon".

[@Mister24.7]

Im pretty far into the game using type A. Is it too late to transfer to type c?

[@PhillyBeatzGames]

Not at all! I deff suggest trying it out and spend some time in the combat simulator!

[@yashohashikoto9945]

Additional Tip: You can actually grind even at the beginning of the game during your very first mission (The Greatwood). Here’s what you have to do: 1. Start the quest and defeat all enemies Just before you enter the boss Arena. 2. Save Your Progress then teleport back to the hideaway, click confirm (even if it says “You’ll lose your progress when you teleport back”.) 3. You’ll be able to re-run that area from the start including the respawn of all the monsters you’ll encounter. You’ll be able retain and gain all the EXP, Gil and items you’ve obtain from your first run again and again. 4. Repeat the process as long as you like. Don’t forget to save. 5. Grind infinitely! You’ll reach a higher level Just by after finishing your first mission. In fact, you can even reach level 30 just by repeating the process. Hope this helps to all the grinders out there.😊 hehe!

[@PhillyBeatzGames]

Aye nice 👍

[@yashohashikoto9945]

@@PhillyBeatzGames No prob. Lets all have fun playing it! be safe everyone.😊

[@BlackGoatsEgg]

Which boss the first boss in the mission or second?

[@yashohashikoto9945]

@@BlackGoatsEgg I tried doing it before the fight with the Armadillo in the greatwood just for the trial if it works because i think in Final Fantasy 7: Remake, there was also an area to which monsters respawns infinitely during the early game. i’ve kinda thought maybe it has the same gameplay with DMC to which you can actually replay a mission or an area over and over again before you progress further in order to obtain exp for grinding early and ta-da! my theory was right, you can actually grind by doing it in early game.

[@optimus0495]

16:59 relatable

[@jeremyseay]

Charon is not 'Sharon,' it's 'Care on,' like the Greek god.

[@cadillacsupreme7126]

You're saying the name wrong? It is called abo-lisk.

[@diegoplanes7183]

Thanks for the tips ❤

[@PhillyBeatzGames]

Of course!!

[@Mad77max77]

Your 1st line sounds wrong... to me This is just another Action game, and I wish we had a real FF XVI. It would have been better.

[@leserbeacerbe6910]

If only the rpg aspect was deeper, I would have given a 18/20 to the game. It's more a 15 or 16 without it

[@PhillyBeatzGames]

Explain further to me pls!

[@GCharlesE]

What

[@8b5v]

These are a must know? This is common knowledge

[@DennisAng]

16:59 Same

[@terry85mar]

One thing i hate is that if you die in a boss battle it starts you right back off at the beginning of the battle. So stupid since you can't change your equipment and abilities to try out a different tactic. I also miss elemental resistances and weaknesses. Status ailments and magic spells like thundaga ultima and meteor. Plus an awesome super move limit break instead of just getting a tiny strength boost. This is a great game but it's a horrible final fantasy game. It's not even final fantasy at all other than the name. Hopefully 17 isn't full on action like this because if not then final fantasy truly is dead.

[@curtthechameleon]

Yeah I like the game overall, but you're right about it lacking really FF elements. The fun stuff like buffs and debuffs and even the summons are what I was looking forward to.

[@Mad77max77]

This game has NO mini map ? Come on... I remember we had one in FF X and XII... ON PS2 !!!

[@chuckrichardson83]

I used to live in Northeast Philly

[@PhillyBeatzGames]

My name is just Phil haha I’m not from Philly

[@JMJ457]

Did you beat the game already?

[@PhillyBeatzGames]

Yea I’m on final fantasy mode

[@JMJ457]

@@PhillyBeatzGames please tell me if the ending is awesome?

[@elf_nino]

FF16 feels incomplete. I have (literally) thousands of crafting materials. They're not used on anything mid to late game but are still dropped in mass. Not to mention that the weapon/armor are all the same but with a +10 off/def upgrade. Pretty disappointed.

[@Joeblowesixnine]

Yo take it easy philly. The game just came out. Get some sleep bro. Thanks the tips tho

[@David-nd4to]

OBB EH LISK, read dude

[@PhillyBeatzGames]

What would I do without you David

[@AFishNamedBob]

K-aron. Not Sh-aron. Obelisk - aa·buh·luhsk

[@agadoin]

“A lot more less”?

[@SkoolNerds]

It’s pronounced Ob Ah lisk

[@TrophyHunterTyler]

03:10 you can die????

[@jordankelly4684]

I'm sorry, did you just say all those cities are unexplorable?

[@CaptCutlass]

It looks like Sharon, but it's pronounced Karen. The whole game is based on original spelling and pronunciation from hundreds of years ago. Also, DO NOT buy every gear item from her, that is a waste of Gil and completely unnecessary as you will find items, or even craft them from Blackthorne, that will be better most of the time...especially swords!

[@ehrun0733]

Ah-beh-lis-ck Its not pronounced sharon. Its pronounced karen.. 😂

[@Rob91981]

Type B all day

[@DKM99]

60 hours into the game and can't pronounce Charon's name lmao

[@RobK-rl6sn]

I can't stand any of the controller layouts they have. They should have done way more than just three. None of them make any sense to me LOL I guess I'm going to have to get used to one of them though

[@PhillyBeatzGames]

Lol 😂. Yea. They did say they are going to add more controller mapping options so maybe that’s a good sign?

[@Happyfoam-lw3yt]

Well, that was... Weird. 🤣

[@dwaynehusbands6960]

gouge is actually better during stagger then it is to make them staggered

[@zachturner1394]

Damn no city is explorable?

[@PhillyBeatzGames]

nope! Feels sad man :(

[@aliastheaddikt]

“A lot more less”