Final Fantasy XVI (FF16) - Aerial Blast Ability Guide: Effects and Upgrades

• Garuda is a winged Eikon inherited by the dominant, Benedikta. The Eikon, who looks like a harpy, is a Wind elemental. Garuda can evade attacks and can deplete stagger bars quicker.

• Clear Main Quest: Wings of Change

• 1,540 AP

Effects

• Cannot deal mid-air attacks.
• Can deal damage to surrounding enemies.
• Cooldown: 110 seconds

• 2,005 AP

Effects:

• Increases Tornado duration.

• 4,000 AP

Effects:

• Allows assignment to any Eikon.

• Strike an enemy multiple times with a single Aerial Blast.

• Aerial Blast Cooldown: -11 seconds

• Start Main Quest #36: Fire and Ice
• Defeat Akashic Minotaur mini-boss.
• Open chest on the left before proceeding to the next gate.

• Aerial Blast Will Damage: +12%

• Start Main Quest #67: Back to Their Origin
• Defeat Garuda chronolith boss.