How to Get Every Summon / Eikon in Final Fantasy XVI (FF16 Best Eikons)

How to Get Every Summon / Eikon in Final Fantasy XVI (FF16 Best Eikons)

As a long-time Final Fantasy enthusiast, I’ve been absolutely captivated by the unique twist on Summons that the Eikons bring to the table in Final Fantasy 16. The fact that these divine beings channel their powers directly to Clive, rather than appearing on the battlefield, adds a layer of strategy and depth that keeps me on my toes.


In the world of Final Fantasy, summons have consistently held significant importance, and this remains true in the latest installment, Final Fantasy 16. Instead of being called summons, they are now referred to as Eikons, and each one is linked to a specific individual, or their Dominant. The main character, Clive, gains control over new Eikons as the story progresses. In total, there are ten playable Eikons, along with two non-playable enemy Eikons that function as challenging boss battles.

In Final Fantasy 16, acquiring each Eikon isn’t particularly complex since they are all encountered during the main narrative. Essentially, players just need to progress through the game, but to utilize their powers, you often have to overcome the Eikon’s Dominant in battle, which can be somewhat challenging at times. However, for enthusiasts of Final Fantasy Summons, it will undoubtedly be a rewarding endeavor.

The following guide contains mild spoilers for Final Fantasy 16 and its Rising Tide DLC expansion.

1 How to Unlock Phoenix in FF16 (Fire Eikon)

How to Get Every Summon / Eikon in Final Fantasy XVI (FF16 Best Eikons)

In the game, Phoenix is the initial Eikon players encounter and represents Clive’s brother Joshua. Starting from the main story mission “Sunrise, Sunset,” players can utilize Phoenix’s Eikonic Abilities. However, it’s only during the “Lost in a Fog” mission that players get an opportunity to fully experience these abilities in combat.

All Phoenix Eikonic Abilities

Ability NameAttackStagger
Rising Flames★3★2
Scarlet Cyclone★2★3
Heatwave★2★2
Flames of Rebirth★3★3
Phoenix Shift

2 How to Unlock Garuda in FF16 (Wind Eikon)

How to Get Every Summon / Eikon in Final Fantasy XVI (FF16 Best Eikons)

Garuda, symbolically known as Benedikta Harman’s emblem, is unlocked during the “Headwind” main story mission. Its potent wind powers make it ideal for handling airborne adversaries, and with skillful use, its Deadly Embrace can topple the most massive opponents.

All Garuda Eikonic Abilities

Ability NameAttackStagger
Gouge★2★4
Wicked Wheel★2★3
Rook’s Gambit★2★2
Aerial Blast★2★5
Deadly Embrace

3 How to Unlock Ifrit in FF16 (Fire Eikon)

How to Get Every Summon / Eikon in Final Fantasy XVI (FF16 Best Eikons)

Ifrit, which is one of Clive’s summoned beings, initially appears in the “Flight of the Fledgling” main story mission. However, players won’t have access to all of Ifrit’s powers until the “The Meaning of Life” mission, further along in the game. Although Ifrit has fewer abilities compared to other Eikons in Final Fantasy 16, a significant advantage is that its abilities can be combined with those of Phoenix, a feat that usually requires mastery and is not normally possible.

All Ifrit Eikonic Abilities

Ability NameAttackStagger
Will-o’-the-Wykes★1★2
Ignition★3★2
Limit Break

4 How to Unlock Ramuh in FF16 (Lightning Eikon)

How to Get Every Summon / Eikon in Final Fantasy XVI (FF16 Best Eikons)

In the primary tale of “The Crystals’ Curse,” Ramuh is initially Cid’s Eikon; however, it gets transferred to Clive at the story’s conclusion. Ramuh’s skills are primarily designed for stunning adversaries with electric shocks, but under appropriate conditions, his potent lightning blasts can inflict substantial damage.

All Ramuh Eikonic Abilities

Ability NameAttackStagger
Pile Drive★3★3
Thunderstorm★3★3
Lightning Rod★2★3
Judgment Bolt★4★3
Blind Justice★1★2

5 How to Unlock Titan in FF16 (Earth Eikon)

How to Get Every Summon / Eikon in Final Fantasy XVI (FF16 Best Eikons)

Hugo Kupka is the one in control of Titan, and he makes an early appearance in the primary narrative. However, players won’t gain access to Titan’s abilities until the “Bolts from the Blue” main mission. Once they reach this point, they’ll be able to unleash Titan’s powerful earth attacks, which can be used to crush their opponents.

All Titan Eikonic Abilities

Ability NameAttackStagger
Windup★4★2
Upheaval★3★3
Raging Fists★3★3
Earthen Fury★4★3
Titanic Block

6 How to Unlock Bahamut in FF16 (Light Eikon)

How to Get Every Summon / Eikon in Final Fantasy XVI (FF16 Best Eikons)

In the popular series known as Final Fantasy, a recurring summon is named Bahamut. This summon is associated with Dion Lesage, the Crown Prince of the Holy Empire of Sanbreque. Players can access Bahamut by finishing the main story mission titled “Fire in the Sky”. Once unlocked, Bahamut can be used to rain destruction upon any foes that obstruct Clive’s path from above.

All Bahamut Eikonic Abilities

Ability NameAttackStagger
Impulse★2★3
Flare Breath★3★2
Satellite★1★3
Gigaflare★5★2
Wings of Light★4★2

7 How to Unlock Shiva in FF16 (Ice Eikon)

How to Get Every Summon / Eikon in Final Fantasy XVI (FF16 Best Eikons)

Shiva, known as the Icon of Ice, can be accessed once you’ve finished the main story mission “Through the Maelstrom”. Jill Warrick is her primary wielder, who was previously under the care of the Grand Duchy of Rosaria and has a long-standing friendship with Clive and Joshua. Her ice abilities are finely tuned, providing versatility in numerous scenarios.

All Shiva Eikonic Abilities

Ability NameAttackStagger
Ice Age★3★1
Mesmerize★2★2
Rime★2★2
Diamond Dust★3★5
Cold Snap

8 How to Unlock Odin in FF16 (Dark Eikon)

How to Get Every Summon / Eikon in Final Fantasy XVI (FF16 Best Eikons)

In the fundamental version of Final Fantasy 16, the ultimate Eikon that players can unlock is none other than Odin, belonging to Barnabas Tharmr, the mighty King of Waloed and an exceptionally adept warrior across Valisthea. It’s during the “The Last King” main story mission that players will be able to harness Odin and his formidable dark elemental powers.

All Odin Eikonic Abilities

Ability NameAttackStagger
Gungir★1★2
Heaven’s Cloud★1★2
Rift Slip
Dancing Steel★1★2
Arm of Darkness★5★1

9 How to Unlock Leviathan in FF16 (Water Eikon)

How to Get Every Summon / Eikon in Final Fantasy XVI (FF16 Best Eikons)

In the main storyline of Final Fantasy 16, Leviathan the Lost is referenced multiple times, but it isn’t until the Rising Tide DLC that players can activate its Eikonic powers. This happens quite early in the DLC when they encounter its Dominant Waljas during the Surge.

All Leviathan Eikonic Abilities

Ability NameAttackStagger
Deluge★2★4
Abyssal Tear★3★2
Cross Swell★2★2
Tsunami★4★2
Serpent’s Cry★2★2

10 How to Unlock Ultima in FF16 (Holy Eikon)

How to Get Every Summon / Eikon in Final Fantasy XVI (FF16 Best Eikons)

In Final Fantasy 16, players can gain access to Ultima’s divine abilities by engaging with the Arete Stone following the Rising Tide DLC. Unlike other Eikons in the game, Ultima does not have a dominant form; instead, his powers are directly tapped from the deity himself when interacted with.

All Ultima Eikonic Abilities

Ability NameAttackStagger
Voice of God★4★2
Proselytize★3★4
Dominion★3★4
Ultimate Demise★4★4
Ascension★3★3

Enemy Eikons in Final Fantasy 16

How to Get Every Summon / Eikon in Final Fantasy XVI (FF16 Best Eikons)

As a gamer, I can tell you that apart from mastering the ten playable Eikons Clive learns to control throughout his journey in Final Fantasy 16, I’ll come across two formidable enemy Eikons – Typhon and Titan Lost. In the main story mission, “The Crystals’ Curse,” I’ll go head-to-head with Typhon. On the other hand, Titan Lost, an Aether-imbued version of the regular Titan Eikon, will be my opponent in a later mission titled “Into the Darkness.

FAQ

Q: How many Eikons are there in Final Fantasy 16?

There are eight unlockable Eikons in Final Fantasy 16 as well as two non-playable enemy Eikons.

Q: Are Eikons like Summons?

The Eikons in Final Fantasy 16 function similarly to traditional Summons, but with some significant variations. One of the major distinctions is that players invoke the powers of Eikons instead of actually summoning them onto the battlefield.

Q: Can Eikons be used at any time?

In most cases, Eikonic Abilities come with a cooling-off period, meaning while players can initially use them at their discretion, there’ll be intervals where they’ll have to wait before reusing them. However, players can lessen this waiting time by enhancing the ability or by adding the relevant “Breath of…” accessory. Additionally, Clive has specific instances where he transforms into Ifrit, but these are predetermined events; players don’t get to decide when these transformations occur.

Q: Are there any missable Eikons in Final Fantasy 16?

In contrast to the Aeons from Final Fantasy 10 and Summons from Final Fantasy 7, every Eikon in Final Fantasy 16 becomes accessible through the main storyline, meaning that there are no additional, optional, or potentially missable Eikons within the game.

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2024-09-18 14:24