Final Fantasy 16 Ultimate Beginner Guide

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[@YeZhik5]

Diablo4 links in an ff16 video 😁

[@theverbingnoun]

this game is just fantastic - so much better than i was expecting

[@cloudbloom]

I absolutely love the free respec feature. No more hunting down a limited number of larval tears!

[@ironstark917]

My beginner tip: Unlock Lunge if you liked to use Stinger as a gap closer in Devil May Cry. You won't be disappointed.

[@TimothyGod]

Or in ff15

[@kavemanx420x]

Being able to charge the flame blade with the lunge is also awesome if it's mastered it will be charged by the time a distant lunge lands and immediately follow up with a slam. Pretty epic.

[@Johnnybox81]

Lunge > burst > sic > shift is one of my fav simple combos

[@MrPercy012]

Big tip I probably recommend: switch to type c control setting. To me this feel way better and natural. Switching eikons is macrod to triangle which feels good, and L1 is your magic. So you can negative edge your launcher after a knockdown from a full combo. Makes combos a bit easier because holding triangle in combat is wierd. Plus while your releasing the charges magic, you could use that opportunity to charge your square as the animation is long enough.

[@smharyanto4660]

Each of their own. I am most comfortable with default setting myself

[@caosisaac]

Now with the update type f is the way to go. Its type c but switches eikon ability and dodge too.

[@caffiend81]

Pro tip: Instead of doing a magic blast between each melee strike, press and hold the Spell button for a magic blast after the first strike in the combo, then release it immediately after the 4th strike hits. This does significantly more overall damage. The standard hit+blast+hit+blast combo is better if you won't have time to complete a full combo, though once you upgrade Spell you can still get the more powerful blast if you press and hold and just release if you need to exit the combo early. One drawback to the more powerful blast is that, in addition to doing a ton of damage and stagger to the target, Clive is also pushed away from the target. Phoenix shift makes this no big deal, but during that brief window where Clive is jumping back, you cannot dodge. So keep that in mind!

[@Proteus8855]

I don’t understand how do you hold spell and keep meleeing attacks? I only have 1 thumb! Haha

[@AnotherDamnHiddenGem]

I always use Torgals Ravage after that push back, since the magic charge usually pushes the enemy up into the air.

[@aninfinitemindofmusicandreams]

Just a couple tips of my own as I'm playing through this, copy pasting it from another comment I made elsewhere; Type C is the best config for magic burst and charge burst, unless you really like claw gripping square and triangle with Type A. Type B is the most different. Only use it if you prefer a more Soulsborne/GoW style layout. Knock back enemies with a charged strike then pull them back inwards with Deadly Embrace to continue your combo or chase after them with Phoenix Shift and attack them while they're downed. Feels very satisfying to be unrelenting in this game. You can charge your sword strike during just about any animation. A useful mechanic to know. In the Hideaway, you can use the stone to go to the practice mode and select from one of the options to practice magic burst timing. Nail the magic burst timing after a lunge, it's very satisfying to use and is great as a combo opener. One of the most fun combos is charging up your sword, jumping then hitting the enemy which launches them up with Clive, then hit them a few times, stomp to get more air, hit them again, stomp once more and finish the combo with an extreme downthrust. Or you could continue the aerial combo a little more with a Wicked Wheel or another Eikon move. Find your preferred way to do air juggles. Using Torgal can also extend your aerial combos. If you progressed here you should already know this by now if you're at this point, but partially staggered enemies can be incapacitated for a few more seconds with Deadly Embrace allowing for you to get more easy shots in. Really loving this combat system. Best combat system in the series by far.

[@Sephini]

Here's a tip. You can also Magic Burst with Lunges. In fact, I find it easier to Lunge->Magic Burst->repeat+whatever else than normal combo+Magic burst. Probably worse for DPS but eh, it works.

[@tdude0175]

A question I have is about how to level torval. I noticed his stat screen and didn't see any good description. I read online that you have to use his abilities to level them but I don't know if there is moee to it or not

[@blazenfate]

Im loving this game right now, the combos and feel are much more fluid then i thought they would be for a ff game

[@seafood182]

Wow great video!

[@P8nplays]

I played 2 hours without realizing I could charge y sword or magic attack really opened things up as well as basically using my ability points to master the abilities so they work better. Still not sure what mastering dors

[@DaysforDaays]

Just hit triangle and it’ll pull up the details and it should specify c:

[@BrentCox2B]

Do you get any kind of trophy for not using any of the accessories that make it easier?

[@Johnnybox81]

No, you can use any without penalty

[@sws212]

I use the dog one because I don't see the point in dealing with him, never had an issue.

[@cookandcookie]

This might just be my first FF game!

[@santipenalver3136]

Its funny that at 3:40 he doesnt even do the magic combo lol

[@Stalkingwolf]

i play with the timely dodge ring. it plays ok and imo sometimes there is so much going on that i cant figure out when to dodge or block :-)

[@mrsundaymorning]

Git gud

[@Stalkingwolf]

@@mrsundaymorning nah fun is more important. i gid gud again with the Next FromSoftware game.

[@NAUploads]

​@@mrsundaymorninglol imagine being mad about how someone plays a totally single player game

[@rd6416]

My two gripes in FFXVI. Not enough variety in collectables and chests. And It's too easy. I'm just starting New Game + so hopefully it will be more challenging

[@kriserni2355]

No need to buy potions. Just die and it will refill.

[@jareddrake8656]

Is it just me or is the Torgal heal really bad? Or is it a regen?

[@kylesykrebs]

Its bad haha

[@woeentertainment6764]

It’s a regen. The light green or grey bar is meant to be how much you can regen. The empty space you can’t regen - you’d have to use a potion. It’s not bad - you just have to time it well and also try not to get hit. Sting like a behemoth and move like a dragoon

[@juminlee]

It only regens your opaque bar. Potions will refill the solid green bar

[@HanzsKlopek]

Quick question after playing the demo, on the fence about buying or not ... I liked the gameplay parts of the demo but I think there was way too much story stuff and cutscenes. Does the game open up after the prologue ? Is this a game or a movie in which you pick up the controllers from time to time ? Thanks

[@GreenLeaderMusic]

There are lengthy sections of gameplay and lengthy cutscenes. If you don’t like cutscenes I’m not sure I’d recommend this game.

[@HanzsKlopek]

@@GreenLeaderMusic Bought it yesterday. So far so good. The gameplay is great so I guess it's worth it.

[@fuzzytaco206]

It's a movie Sim with intermissions of pressing square a lot.

[@TinMan445]

Excited for this to drop on pc

[@AlecFortescue]

Thank you for betatesting, console players.

[@mauroTSU]

In 1 year, maybe

[@wiziek]

@@AlecFortescue ah will you wait 5 years after pc release until it will drop in price?

[@fuzzytaco206]

Or in 2 years when it's playable without crashes

[@bnutz3k]

"You can't just hit buttons in quick motions." Sir! I use the auto combo ring and just smash square. I only have to worry about timing dodges. :) I've gotten killed on two or three bosses, but when you select Retry, the boss will be down to half health and you'll have full potions. This game is pretty chill. :D

[@h2h8680]

So...does your characters armor ever change? I thought this was the point of 3rd person games?

[@TimothyGod]

Possibly, but this is meant to be early gane

[@Lintlikr1]

well id say its more of a perk of 3rd person games. The 'point' is that you have better vision of things surrounding your character.

[@h2h8680]

@Lintlikr1 Well, not really. I see complaints about this kind of thing all of the time. So why is it different for this game?

[@BobBoberts-n3e]

@@h2h8680that doesn’t mean it’s “the point” it means people decided to bitch. And because they didn’t want to put it in the game. It’s pretty simple.

[@Theely]

The armor only changes when the story changes it. This is technically the same with the sword but it happens much more often.

[@highroller6244]

Is the game any good?

[@gabrielmccray3457]

Not too far in. But I'm enjoying it. Crazy over the top fight scenes. The combat isn't hard. But fairly deep if you want to squeeze the most damage possible. Cid is a bro.

[@highroller6244]

@@gabrielmccray3457 thanks for the reply. My Main concern is that the game dosen't seem to provide the classic FF Party feeling. All the Characters playing of each other is something i always liked

[@gabrielmccray3457]

@@highroller6244 yeah you wont have that. torgal is about it. you have to figure out what combos work and when to use them. tiny spoiler: when you dont have anyone with you. I felt very alone and i didnt like it lol

[@PapaZigg]

U sound like jeff bezos

[@unattain4773]

Final Fantasy 16 Ultimate Beginner Guide. Step 1: Wait for a deep sale... Finished it today and boy it's not worth 70$...

[@burnersforhim]

my goty

[@jaypeelaguna8114]

1 Tip: XP Farming

[@Charok1]

Much rather have Crimson Desert than this.

[@marigi-]

I don't think there's a Final Fantasy game that's required a Fextralife guide video less than FFXVI.

[@fuzzytaco206]

My beginner tip: just push square a lot, the game will take care of the rest.

[@semitope]

Obviously the only reason abilities are even locked behind resource progression is to give the illusion of an rpg. But of course it would have been better to simply automate the unlocks.

[@Theely]

Same with the sword crafting upgrades. Zero reason for it to be behind the "crafting" system.

[@fuzzytaco206]

I enjoy the game but all it is is final may cry. But instead of an in-depth battle system as in devil may cry all you got to do is press square a lot. The game plays itself during big epic boss battles I watched KZbin while just pushing square with one finger.

[@JDMStav]

Not really sure why you'd recommend anyone to use any timely accessories unless they want to play on ridiculously easy mode. You're literally making the game worse by equipping them.

[@TimothyGod]

"BEGINNER" guide. Don't gatekeep

[@JDMStav]

@@TimothyGod yes, and they still say to keep one equipped as you progress. The game is easy enough and the Fextralife community are not babies. I'm not "gatekeeping" anything.

[@TimothyGod]

@@JDMStav by making it out to be worse to use features, lemme reiterate, FEATURES, OF THE GAME. You are gatekeeping. It's in the game, people who want to use them should.

[@JDMStav]

@@TimothyGod I didn't say they couldn't use them if they want to, dumbass. I said I don't understand why anyone would recommend that they do because, it does, in fact, make it worse.

[@Theely]

@@JDMStavYour comments and "community are not babies" is kind of an oxymoron.

[@Carfilliot]

Here’s a tip, the game is so damn easy that the only way to make it challenging is to play with your eyes closed!

[@evangaudet]

You played with the rings on and you’re sitting here bitching about how easy it was.

[@terencecurran7819]

Yeah no gameplay in this game besides the flashy combat. Won't really be expecting build videos because there's not much real choice in this game.

[@alenezi989a3]

This game is extremely easy which is my only criticism of it so I don't think anyone needs tips unfortunately.

[@alanramirogarcia2886]

This game DOES NOT NEED ANY TIPS. Walk straight fight repeat for 35 hs

[@rubberduckiedogs]

I can tell you are very skilled as well as immensely intelligent. Thanks for clicking on this video just to inform the rest of us what is best for us- I might have accidentally wasted a few minutes learning something if not for your generous advice. Thanks bro! 🥴

[@ItaChu787pr]

The game is too easy it doesn't need these guides just show how to get the ultimate weapon

[@stuartcox4088]

My top tip is play an actual Final Fantasy game and not what ever this is. No parties, status effects, magic, jobs or strategy. No grinding to get stronger or leveling to get better armour and weapons. I played for 12 hours and barely got hit so theres absolutely zero threat and therefore zero achievement. This isnt an RPG its a button masher.

[@souldanny.]

that's crazy, man

[@Gotenks_ssj]

I hate how it came out on psn first.

[@AlecFortescue]

Don't. Gaming on release is a mistake now. The game will be plagued with technical issues on PC even once it comes out, for sure. I'd even wait before buying the PC release once it comes out.

[@Invica7]

Give it a week or 2 when patches arrives on either platform or pc

[@TimothyGod]

​@@AlecFortescuedon't what? Hate that it came out on PSN first???

[@SubFlow22]

More ARPG garbage?

[@Theely]

No. It is a pure action hack and slash like DMC with a lot of cut scenes between the action.

[@juminlee]

You're not wrong. If you're not into the story then very little else to keep you engaged other than practicing air combos.