Learn To Master The Phoenix | In-Depth Final Fantasy XVI Gameplay Guide

[@aaronhigham1251]

The flames of rebirth is also awesome for replenishing the limit break gauge when there's a lot of enemies in the mix

[@fredrikaarrestad1571]

Love the replay value of being able to choose different ability combinations and thus play styles

[@madambutterfly1997]

This game is Amazing

[@Jack_Pliskin]

if framerate and blur is fixed yes

[@bigpoppa3999]

I simply can't put it down.

[@Cman04092]

Yes definitely

[@lordbauer5983]

After finishing the main story, I have to say that 7R was a more consistent experience.

[@gentianae]

@@Jack_PliskinI don‘t even realize problems with the framerate. Only once at the beginning (battle between Shiva and Titan).

[@Blood_Ronin]

I have almost beaten the game, (I think, I am 30+ hours in and just unlocked Shiva). I love LOVE this game so much. The story, the characters, and combat are second to none. Useful tip for anyone using flames of rebirth, when using it on a staggered enemy, (along with lightning rod) you will get to max damage amp and then can instantly use another ultimate skill for max damage.

[@paolocostaimori]

My game arrived today. Very excited to finish my obligations and start playing it. Really excited.

[@jordijordi6846]

It's my first Final Fantasy and I'm having a blast with it

[@chazclark86]

Been loving this game so much. Absolute masterpiece.

[@cloudbloom]

I just ordered a ps5/ff16 bundle and i an so fuggin hyped😫👌

[@ivarleonis]

Awesome game so far!

[@Final13ful]

This feels like a silly question, but after the game has been out awhile do you guys think you may end up updating the evolution videos of the summons or anything of that sort to include how they are presented in XVI?

[@FinalFantasyUnion]

Hey Final13ful, thanks for the question! It's definitely something we're thinking about, we just have to see how it fits into the pipeline :) ~Darryl

[@Dracobyte]

This game has GOTY material!

[@jimmyjeff1777]

I'm curious, without spoilers, what did you guys think of the final boss of ffxvi? I thought it was really cool

[@Drifter2025]

This game is top tier of gaming! Thank you all at FFU for keeping me updated and hyped for this game. To be completely honest, i wouldn't have preorder this game without taking this channel recommendation into consideration.

[@joshuaa7223]

Haven’t got it yet but man am I excited.

[@terry85mar]

Please do a video on each eikons abilities.

[@Juror_Grafias]

I'm so supremely psyched to see all your soon-to-come XVI/Eikonic coverage, FFUnion-eers; considering both the fantastic, fact-laden & statistically significant surveying you've impressively interspersed in this initial instance for Phoenix, as well as your channel's consistently "crème de la crème" quality on-display throughout your frequently updated offerings, I'm certain FFU's "FATE WILL [NOT] FALL" in the fruitful future & beyond! ❤🔥🔺

[@fernandozavaletabustos205]

Thank you for this in-depth guide!

[@rickn6923]

I like to use burning blade mastered to explode an enemy into the air then shift to the enemy and magic burst combo them, switch to Garuda and use the claw to bring the next enemy up to you and continue the combo. Have torgal ravage on the final combo hit to launch the enemy higher up and shift to follow. You can get stupid high up this way. Then end with the mastered downslam for huge aoe damage. I don’t even mess with eikon abilities until the enemy is staggered. For larger enemies get them to half stagger bar then use the claw to get a down, gouge with multiple inputs to fully break, wicked wheel to Downslam to lunge while charging BB to burning blade to rising flame or heatwave if I have it equipped to flames of rebirth to magic burst combo ending with burning blade as stagger runs out. At level 20 with level 2 Gaia sword im doing 13-14k damage on a large enemy per full stagger. Other advice. Whenever you lunge keep the attack button held down to charge burning blade. If it’s mastered it will be charged fully as you hit with the lunge. You can then release the button to execute the ability and go into the air combo from there. You can do the same with lunge and mastered charged magic. This leads into combos of its own like the ping pong magic burst Garuda claw combo. P.s. this combat system is excellent. I friggen love it.

[@TheCrimsonEpilogue]

Are you using Stomp? You can probably sneak in 2 more downthrusts and cancel the first hit of the downthrust with a combination Stomp (you get an extra if you master it) for a reset and more height.

[@scott22ist]

That’s why I am here the fighting is outstanding!!! Devil may cry 5 was outstanding!

[@chidaluokoro9104]

great video

[@mhiggs8001]

Hey thanks for this! I have to say it, but there are aspects of this game that aren’t doing it for me unfortunately. I’m not sure yet if it’s just me and I suck pr what, but I’m not new to action games. I just don’t like the HP mechanics. Having my health gradually cap and being limited in my ways to recover it is making me want to avoid combat. I’m going to switch some settings around and see if that helps. Thanks for the guide though!!

[@FinalFantasyUnion]

You're most welcome!

[@siritalis4956]

I've noticed that if I take even a significant amount of damage in a fight, I'm usually healed up by collecting the potions laying around before I get to the next major section. My issue is more with avoiding damage in the first place. I sometimes feel like I have to spam dodge with medium to large groups of enemies because I don't know when someone off screen is trying to hit me. Gotta say I'm not a fan of the slow regen Torgal provides either, but I understand why they can't just have him instantly heal, otherwise you could just spam it

[@kolebowyer3837]

What??? The cap is only in place for the Phoenix healing and torgals Regen. Potions can heal you to 100%. They are the main healing. As you progress I think you can hold more potions. I think this game actually gives you more ways to heal than it should. Regen isn't helpful if you can't dodge long enough for it to actually heal you tho lol. At least the game helps you replenish potions after most bigger battles. 😅. I hope you figure it all out and can enjoy the game to its fullest

[@siritalis4956]

@@kolebowyer3837 lol this put into words why I think I have issues with Torgal's regen + spamming evade. If I'm having trouble evading, the regen isn't gonna help me much 😂

[@MegaShepardsPie]

@@siritalis4956 There's a couple abilities that help with mitigating damage and healing back up in a fight. You'll unlock them gradually.

[@steve4280]

Can you do a origin character of clive rosfield plzz

[@WRLeeAlvin]

Fantastic video. Been a sub since some years ago. Bought a book from your channel too. Will you all do for other Eikon as well? 🎉

[@notbateman4298]

Ummmm... did u remove your ending explained video like ign too ?

[@kermitwithamustache3885]

Did you wish Phoenix Shift had the same insane range as the Warp Strike or are you comfortable with the limited range you're given?

[@ZephyrFate]

I like that it's limited; it's really only useful with flying enemies that like to stay up high, but there's other gap closers.

[@chidaluokoro9104]

that would make it too powerful

[@jayjaymyers5276]

I do love the game but wish it had more rpg stuff

[@afnankusuma2368]

amazing game

[@Stequal2]

Ugh I hate I have to wait to play this game I'm so excited for it

[@ralf72004]

Im so pissed ordered from walmart delivery date june 22...when it shipped it shipped from Tennessee...wont arrive until monday

[@babayaga4320]

Can somebody tell me how to use Ifrit's abilities like ignition? I just got the abilities and I see no way to equip them. I can't switch Phoenix or Garudu out for Ifiirit, so how do we use them?

[@noctisgaming2939]

They equipped under phoenix abilities I believe

[@redoredo107]

Somebody didn't read the ? that popped up after getting ifrit stuff. It clearly said it is shared with phoenix's slot

[@wanaan]

It's good to hsve these cheat abilities and for once feel like the boss yourself.

[@Bagz1994]

How comes I can’t use this ability?

[@ontos8914]

Have you unlocked it yet?

[@Bagz1994]

@@ontos8914 yep, I finally have. This video helped. Thanks

[@seanhood6902]

I really wish the abilities used MP instead of a cooldown

[@honguyenhoaibao3676]

The game is easy enough, spamming abilities would be boring

[@seanhood6902]

@honguyenhoaibao3676 you would spam less instead of stacking cooldowns. Once your out your out bub.

[@DanBurtonCodes]

Just think of your 6 cooldowns as 6 separate mp bars.

[@fjcepas95]

I hope you wont spoil if there are more playable eikons with these guides to the PC users we are waiting the port please I dont want to unsuscribe :(

[@HeroSosh]

Wanna start by saying I’m a hella FF fanboy and can generally find something I love about each of them, like I actually really like the 13 trilogy! And been playing 14 since 2016 etc, so when I heard Yoshi p was handling this game, ofc like everyone else, was super stoked. However, after seeing another non-spoiler review that rather picked apart some of 16’s subtle yet glaring flaws.. like no other playable characters. And that u can only use 2 eikon abilities at any given time.. and that the acquisition of said eikons is very slow I think they missed a great chance of giving us control of Jill and cid when they’re in the party. I don’t know if we get access to their eikon abilities in the game, but when they’re in the party, they coulda handled just like Clive, just with their own specific eikon abilities - giving us purpose to switch between another character when Clive’s eikons abilities on cooldown etc.. torgal could remain a non playable and still retain his action commands.. but I hope we get access to shiva , one of my fav summons But still, really diggin the game so far! Graphically amazing

[@_faultee_]

It's very much dmc combat with a FF story attached. I do love the game but not my favorite system. It is cool for cinematic experiences like ff16 however. I hope Ff7 rebirth keeps the system of remake and not 16. I prefer the remake system and the choice it gives. This system is great and goes pretty deep but I feel like it mainly, works because we aren't controlling a party.

[@gh0stdog89]

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[@Serendipity_GamingX]

Game is to ez I've beat every single rank mark without taking damage

[@savage_Sloth90]

I'm starting to see that, for an action rpg the difficulty isn't there. Like I'm fighting marks 10 levels higher than me and I'm jot even worried about dying. As the dodge is very forgiving

[@Gogmatic]

Gameplay is fire, but those side quests are arsewipers.

[@Jack_Pliskin]

+ the npcs speak so slow

[@cbmatty9262]

I feel like that’s a bit exaggerated. I feel like I’m 50% to bad ones, to ones I liked that added to world building and character moments for Clive.

[@mhiggs8001]

I’m kinda underwhelmed by the rewards for quests so far and from loot in general. It’s like I’m being made to not search for loot because it’s not been much worth looking for so far. The story is awesome though.

[@siritalis4956]

​​@@mhiggs8001I've pretty much only found crafting materials and potions, with the exception of a few accessories. I've been trying to find out if there even are any major missable items or if everything is just crafted, but I haven't been able to find the answer anywhere

[@mhiggs8001]

@@siritalis4956 me too, I keep finding hides. I’ve been afraid to look into it much for fear of spoiling something. I feel like if they’d made crafting more robust it would be more worth it. Idk I’m willing to call a spade a spade, idk why people are so defensive whenever something they like is criticized these days. It’s like it’s all or nothing and they’re so hateful, especially on Reddit. Critique is a very important part of making art, if they can’t handle criticism it shows they know both of the artistic process. I’ve suffered through many, MANY critiques and they may have stung but the work was always better for it. I’m still having fun but I’m not gonna lie to myself, there are some questionable choices the devs made and it brings everything down.

[@christophbriesch1690]

I feel like the odd kid left out with this game... Everybody likes it, and I want to like it, objectively I know its good, but it never clicked...It most certainly sounds like Final Fantasy, the story feels like Final Fantasy, but it doesnt play like Final Fantasy to me without the core RPG elements that to me were synonymous with Final Fantasy... This may ne the game where the franchise leaves me behind...

[@TheCrimsonEpilogue]

Me with Zelda rn, as Final Fantasy completely shifts to be more for me as my tastes changed over the year lmao. Turn Based is so boring to me after I got over myself and started learning fighting games. I'm sorry you're not happy with the game.

[@savage_Sloth90]

​@@TheCrimsonEpilogueyeah definitely are different beasts. To me turn base always comes down to utilizing you brain. While the action style rewards skill and reflexes.

[@mathieudoucet1446]

Garbage game.... final fantasy franchise is ruined since 13.... the only redeemable one was 14

[@babayaga4320]

This is the best FF ever, sorry about your turn based combat. I'm sure you hate that tank controls are also a thing of the past.

[@lordbauer5983]

@@babayaga4320I actually think 7R blows this one out of the water. Rebirth is going to really make XVI look bad as well next year.

[@MegaShepardsPie]

Ah yes, 14. The one that was so bad, they literally had to scrap it and start over.

[@superizillian957]

@@lordbauer5983if they have a good dodge roll that is

[@yoloparrot42]

Weird take