This page contains a guide on all character abilities in Final Fantasy XV, including skill descriptions, prerequisites and AP cost in the game.
Abilities Guide
Combat (Noctis Only)
| Ability Name | Description | AP | Prerequisite |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airstep | Perform a dash in midair that consumes MP. Move the left analog stick + ○ button to execute. | 6 | None |
| Death Drop | Perform a midair warp strike. Press the ○ button while in the air. | 28 | Airstep |
| Osmostrike | Restores MP when successfully executing an aerial attack. | 52 | Death Drop |
| Airslip | Perform a dodge in midair. Press and hold the □ button while airborne to execute. | 16 | Airstep |
| Airstride | Perform a second Airstep after a second midair attack | 52 | Airslip |
| Airdance | Allows limitless airstepping after midair attacks | 333 | Airstride |
| Light Phase | Reduces the MP cost of phasing. | 8 | None |
| Experimagic | Increase Noctis’s MP by the number of levels he has gained. The effects of similar abilities no not stack. | 99 | Light Phase |
| Ultralight Phase | Further reduces the MP cost of phasing. | 32 | Light Phase |
| Chained Fury | Increases combo damage after executing unscathed. | 10 | None |
| Warp Factor | Increases warp-strike damage. | 24 | Chained Fury |
| Daemon Destroyer | Allows warp-strikes to break daemon appendages. | 24 | Warp Factor |
| Warp Factor II | Further increases warp-strike damage. | 52 | Warp Factor |
| Point-Blank Warp-Strike | Warp-strikes at close range will always be a critical hit. | 333 | Warp Factor II |
| Stalker | Increases blindside damage. | 28 | Chained Fury |
| Super Stalker | Further increases blindside damage. | 64 | Stalker |
| Blink | Phase though enemy attacks at no MP cost. Execute by pressing the □ button precisely before an attack hits. | 16 | None |
| Blink Boost | MP will slightly be restored by blinking through enemy attacks at the precise time. | 32 | Blink |
| Impervious | Ignores damage. Execute by pressing the □ button precisely after taking damage. | 333 | Blink Boost |
| Warp Decoy | Projects a hologram illusion that distracts enemies after warping. | 99 | Blink |
| Static Edge | Greatly increases damage after initiating statis. | 34 | Warp Decoy |
Teamwork
| Ability Name | Description | AP | Prerequisite | Character |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Shot | Gain first strike against a nearby enemy with a firearm. Slightly refills the tech bar. | 6 | None | Prompto |
| Shock Drop | Electrocute an enemy with machinery when Noctis performs an aerial attack. | 24 | First Shot | Prompto |
| Sharp Shock | Increase Shock Drop Damage. | 99 | Shock Drop | Prompto |
| Scintilla | Perform a counterattack, then stun enemies with a firearm. | 18 | First Shot | Prompto |
| Ballistic | Rapidly fire on an area. Causes enemies to flinch. | 64 | Scintilla | Prompto |
| Link Up | Increases link-strike damage. | 8 | None | All party members |
| Super Link Up | Further increases link-strike damage. | 32 | Link Up | All party members |
| Critical Link | Link-strikes will always be critical hits. | 333 | Super Link Up | All party members |
| Limitless Link | Breaks the damage limit of link-strikes. | 999 | Critical Link | All party members |
| Deathblow | Perform a powerful blow on a vulnerable enemy. | 16 | Link Up | All party members except Noctis |
| Ultimate Deathblow | Perform yet a more powerful blow on a vulnerable enemy. | 99 | Deathblow | All party members except Noctis |
| Reflex | Perform a powerful counterattack with a greatsword. Causes enemies to flinch. | 6 | None | Gladiolus |
| Engage | Gain first strike by performing a powerful greatsword attack. | 18 | Reflex | Gladiolus |
| Intercept | Protects Noctis against enemy attacks with an equipped shield. | 64 | Engage | Gladiolus |
| Antagonize | Causes an enemy to flinch with a paralyzing kick while Noctis is defending. | 24 | Reflex | Gladiolus |
| Acute Antagonism | Increases Antagonize damage. | 99 | Antagonize | Gladiolus |
| Analyze | Automatically scan enemy weaknesses at the during battle. | 6 | None | Ignis |
| Venom Fang | Poison an enemy with daggers when Noctis performs a combo. | 24 | Analyze | Ignis |
| Virulent Venom | Increase Venom Fang damage. | 64 | Venom Fang | Ignis |
| Lancet | Perform a counterattack and drain an enemy’s HP with a spear. | 18 | Analyze | Ignis |
| Regenerate | Heal an ally with a hidden recovery item | 99 | Lancet | Ignis |
Stats
| Ability Name | Description | AP | Prerequisite | Character |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health Level | Increases the HP of each party member by 2x the number of levels gained. The effects of similar abilities do not stack. | 10 | None | All party members |
| Vitality Level | Increases the vitality of each party member by the number of levels gained. The effects of similar abilities do not stack. | 99 | Health Level | All party members |
| Spirit Level | Increases the spirit of each party member by the number of levels gained. The effects of similar abilities do not stack | 99 | Health Level | All party members |
| Health Level II | Increases the HP of each party member by 5x the number of levels gained. The effects of similar abilities do not stack. | 99 | Health Level | All party members |
| Health Level III | Increases the HP of each party member by 10x number of levels gained. The effects of similar abilities do not stack. | 333 | Health Level II | All party members |
| Accessory Slot | Enables equipping of two accessories. | 16 | None | All party members |
| Accessory Slot | Enables equipping of three accessories. | 333 | Accessory Slot | All party members |
Magic
| Ability Name | Description | AP | Prerequisite | Character |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementalism | Enables absorption of more energy from elemental deposits. | 24 | None | Noctis |
| Elementality | Enables absorption of even more energy from elemental deposits. | 72 | Elementalism | Noctis |
| Enhanced Elementality | Enables absorption of much more energy from elemental deposits. | 99 | Elementality | Noctis |
| Elemagnetism | Improves the energy absorption rate of elemental-absorbing weapons | 48 | Elementality | Noctis |
| Magic Level | Improves the magic of each party member by the number of levels gained. The effect of similar abilities do not stack. | 48 | Elementalism | All party members |
| Magic Level II | Improves the magic of each party member by the number of levels gained. The effect of similar abilities do not stack. | 99 | Magic Level | All party members |
| Powercraft | Improves the potency by 10 during spell crafting. | 20 | None | Noctis |
| Magic Action | Enables gaining AP for using elemency. | 24 | Powercraft | Noctis |
| Bonuspell | Enables receiving an extra spell during crafting. | 333 | Magic Action | Noctis |
| Bonuspell II | Enables receiving two extra spells during crafting. | 999 | Bonuspell | Noctis |
| Extra Powercraft | Improves the potency by 30 during spell crafting. | 99 | Powercraft | Noctis |
| Super Powercraft | Improves the potency by during spell crafting. | 555 | Extra Powercraft | Noctis |
| Ultimate Powercraft | Improves the potency by 100 during spell crafting. | 999 | Super Powercraft | Noctis |
Recovery
| Ability Name | Description | AP | Prerequisite | Character |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hang In | Increases HP recovery rate while hanging after point-warp. | 12 | None | Noctis |
| Sprinter | Increases stamina. | 24 | Hang In | Noctis |
| Distance Runner | Further increases stamina. | 99 | Sprinter | Noctis |
| Savior’s Fortitude | Increases an ally’s defense after getting them out of danger. | 20 | None | All party members |
| Savior’s Vengeance | Increases an ally’s critical hit rate after getting them out of danger. | ?? | Savior’s Fortitude | All party members |
| Savior’s Force | Increases an ally’s attack after getting them out of danger. | 48 | Savior’s Fortitude | All party members |
| Comeback | Further restores an ally’s HP after getting them out of danger. | 99 | Savior’s Force | All party members |
| Rapid Regen | Increases HP/MP recovery rate when taking cover. | 10 | None | Noctis |
| First Aid | Recover some HP using a first aid kit when HP is low. | 24 | Rapid Regen | All party members except Noctis |
| Advanced First Aid | Recover a moderate amount of HP with a fancy first aid kit when HP is low. | 99 | First Aid | All party members except Noctis |
| Expert First Aid | Recover a significant amount of HP with a fully-stocked first aid kit when HP is low. | 333 | Advanced First Aid | All party members except Notis |
Techniques
| Ability Name | Description | AP | Prerequisite | Character |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tech Strike | Slightly refills the tech bar when Noctis successfully lands attacks. | 48 | None | Noctis |
| Tech Damage | Slightly refills the tech bar when Noctis takes damage. | 99 | Tech Strike | Noctis |
| Quick Tech | Improves the tech bar’s rate of recovery. | 333 | Tech Damage | Noctis |
| Star Shell | Distracts enemies in a wide area with a firearm. Also weakens daemons. Consumes one level of the tech bar. | 8 | None | Prompto |
| Recoil | Overload the energy output of equipped machinery to deal heavy damage. Consumes two levels of the tech bar. | 18 | Star Shell | Prompto |
| Gravisphere | Create a gravitational field using equipped machinery to gather multiple enemies closer. Consumes two levels of the tech bar. | 18 | Star Shell | Prompto |
| Trigger Happy | Hit multiple enemies with a barrage using firearms. Consumes three levels of the tech bar. | 72 | Gravisphere | Prompto |
| Limit Break | Break the damage limit of Prompto’s techniques. | 999 | Trigger Happy | Prompto |
| Dawnhammer | Strike a single enemy with a powerful slash from the greatsword. Consumes two levels of the tech bar. | 8 | None | Gladiolus |
| Cyclone | Use an equipped shield to unleash a powerful shockwave. Consumes two levels of the tech bar. | 18 | Dawnhammer | Gladiolus |
| Royal Guard | Immediately guard Noctis with an equipped shield. Consumes one level of the techbar.. | 18 | Dawnhammer | Gladiolus |
| Impulse | Unleash a frontal sweeping greatsword attack on enemies. Consumes three levels of the tech bar. | 72 | Royal Guard | Gladiolus |
| Limit Break | Break the damage limit of Gladiolus’s techniques. | 999 | Impulse | Gladiolus |
| Regroup | Bring all allies together in stalwart defense. Also rescues them from danger and restores their HP rapidly. | 8 | None | Ignis |
| Overwhelm | Focus ally attacks on an enemy with devastating Deathblow strikes. Consumes two levels of the tech bar. | 18 | Regroup | Ignis |
| Enhancement | Imbue Noctis’ weapon with the element his enemy is weakest to. Consumes one level of the tech bar. | 18 | Regroup | Ignis |
| Sagefire | Perform a fire-based attack with equipped daggers. Consumes three levels of the tech bar. | 72 | Enhancement | Ignis |
| Limit Break | Break the damage limit of Ignis’ techniques. | 999 | Sagefire | Ignis |
Exploration
| Ability Name | Description | AP | Prerequisite |
|---|---|---|---|
| Happy Camping | Increases the AP received after setting up camp. | 20 | None |
| Happier Camping | Further increases the AP after setting up camp. | 48 | Happy Camping |
| Fitter Survival | Occasionally doubles the items from Gladiolus’ survival skill. | 99 | Happier Camping |
| Fittest Survival | Doubles the items received from Gladiolus’ survival skill. | 999 | Fitter Survival |
| Roadrunning | Receive AP after long car trips. | 32 | None |
| Roadlife | Receive experience after long car trips. | 99 | Roadrunning |
| Angler Action | Receive AP after catching fish. | 18 | None |
| Reel Experience | Receive experience after catching fish. | 333 | Angler Action |
| Item Angler | Doubles the items obtained from fishing. | 84 | Angler Action |
| Sportfishing | Receive more AP for catching big fish. | 99 | Item Angler |
| Expert Item Angler | Triples the items obtained from fishing. | 555 | Item Angler |
| Snapshot | Enable taking photos in battle. A maximum of five can be saved. Depletes the tech bar by one level. | 12 | None |
| Aperture | Gives a chance to receive AP through executing Snapshots. | 333 | Snapshot |
| Aftertaste | Lengthens the duration of status boosts from meals eaten while camping out. | 18 | None |
| Appetize | Receive AP after cooking someone’s favorite food. | 20 | Aftertaste |
| Lingering Aftertaste | Further lengthens the duration of status boosts from meals eaten while camping out. | 99 | Aftertaste |
| Persistent Aftertaste | Greatly lengthens the duration of status boosts from meals eaten while camping out. | 333 | Lingering Aftertaste |
| Chocojockey | Receive AP for winning Chocobo races. | 32 | None |
| Chocoracer | Receive experience for winning Chocobo races. | 99 | Chocojockey |
| Chocobump | Receive AP for long trips on a Chocobo. | 32 | None |
| ? | ? | ? | Chocobump |
Armiger Arsenal
| Ability Name | Description | AP | Prerequisite |
|---|---|---|---|
| Armiger | Summoning Royal Arms temporarily enhances attributes. | 0 | None |
| Armiger Action | Receive AP for activating Armiger Arsenal. | 48 | None |
| Armiger Chain | Unleash an all-out attack with the whole party. Amplifis the Armiger bar. | 0 | None |
| Armiger Warchain | Increases the damage inflected after performing Armiger Chain. | 24 | None |
| Armiger Freechain | MP temporarily becomes unlimited after performing Armiger Chain. | 72 | None |
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