Final Fantasy XVI (FF16) - Bahamut Eikon Summon Abilities and Guide

Bahamut Eikon Summon Abilities and Skills Guide in Final Fantasy XVI (FF16), including how to use the Eikon effectively in battle. Final Fantasy XVI (2023) was released last June 22, 2023, and is now playable on PlayStation 5.

Final Fantasy XVI (FF16) - Bahamut Summon Abilities and How to Use in Battle

Bahamut Summon Abilities and Guide in Final Fantasy XVI (FF16)

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Final Fantasy XVI (FF16) - Bahamut Eikon Summon Guide

Below is an overview and guide for Bahamut in Final Fantasy XVI (FF16), including a breakdown of skills and abilities as well as their features in battle.

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Trophies and Achievements

Below are all trophies and achievements related to this guide and how to unlock them in the game.

Trophy How to Unlock
PlayStation 4 - Gold TrophyMasterclass Upgrade all feats and abilities to their maximum.
PlayStation 4 - Bronze TrophyYes, Eikon Master all of a single Eikon’s abilities and feats.
PlayStation 4 - Bronze Trophy100 Mfps Land 100 total hits with Lv. 2 or higher Megaflare (excluding battles in Hall of Virtue).
PlayStation 4 - Bronze TrophySuch Dodge, So Mega Execute a Precision Dodge 3 times while charging a single Megaflare (excluding battles in Hall of Virtue).
PlayStation 4 - Bronze TrophyTrial Run Complete a Chronolith Trial.

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Bahamut Eikon Overview

Eikon Dominant Element
Final Fantasy XVI (FF16) - Bahamut Eikon Art IconBahamut Final Fantasy XVI (FF16) - Dion LesageDion Lesage Light
Overview
  • Dion, the crown prince of the Holy Empire of Sanbreque, inherited Bahamut, a huge dragon Eikon. Bahamut is thought to use holy-based assaults.
How to Get
  • Clear Main Quest: Fire in the Sky

Bahamut Eikon Abilities

Ability Damage Stun Description
Final Fantasy XVI (FF16) - Bahamut Eikon Skill Wings of Light IconWings of Light 4★ 2★ Begin casting Megaflare. Press to ◌ button execute. The length of the casting determines the potency of the spell.
Final Fantasy XVI (FF16) - Bahamut Eikon Skill Flare Breath IconFlare Breath 3★ 2★ Breathe forth a plume of light-aspected flame that deals continuous damage.
Final Fantasy XVI (FF16) - Bahamut Eikon Skill Impulse IconImpulse 2★ 3★ Summon multiple spheres of light that, upon striking an enemy, deal it continuous damage, binding it to the spot.
Final Fantasy XVI (FF16) - Bahamut Eikon Skill Satellite IconSatellite 1★ 3★ Summon multiple light-aspected familiars that attack any enemy on which Clive uses magic.
Final Fantasy XVI (FF16) - Bahamut Eikon Skill Gigaflare IconGigaflare 5★ 2★ Fire a massive beam of overcharged light that burns any enemy it hits.

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Bahamut Chronolith Trial

Chronolith Trial Location
The Hand of Mimas Cape Orsiere (Royal Meadows – Sanbreque)

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Bahamut Eikon Ability Features and Strategies

Bahamut Overall Ability Points Requirement

Eikon Ability Points (AP) Needed
Final Fantasy XVI (FF16) - Bahamut Eikon Art IconBahamut 17,580 AP

Wings of Light

Final Fantasy XVI (FF16) - Bahamut Eikon Skill Wings of Light Icon

Wings of Light Attribute Power

Damage Power Stun Power
4★ 2★

Wings of Light Details

Unlock Required AP:

  • N/A

Effects:

  • Can deal mid-air attacks.
  • Can deal damage to front enemies.
Upgrade Required AP:

  • N/A

Effects:

  • N/A
Mastery Required AP:

  • 750 AP

Effects:

  • Megaflare gauge increases.
Technique Level 1 Megaflare

  • Execute a Level 1 Megaflare.

Level 2 Megaflare

  • Execute a Level 2 Megaflare.

Level 3 Megaflare

  • Execute a Level 3 Megaflare.

Level 4 Megaflare

  • Execute a Level 4 Megaflare.

Megaflare Dodge

  • Perform a Megaflare Dodge.

Megaflare

  • Strike an enemy multiple times with a single Megaflare.

Flare Breath

Final Fantasy XVI (FF16) - Bahamut Eikon Skill Flare Breath Icon

Flare Breath Attribute Power

Damage Power Stun Power
3★ 2★

Flare Breath Details

Unlock Required AP:

  • N/A

Effects:

  • Cannot deal mid-air attacks.
  • Can deal damage to multiple enemies.
  • Cooldown: 28 seconds
Upgrade Required AP:

  • 600 AP

Effects:

  • Increases breath range.
Mastery Required AP:

  • 1,000 AP

Effects:

  • Allows assignment to any Eikon.
Technique Collateral Breath

  • Strike multiple enemies with a single Flare Breath.

Impulse

Final Fantasy XVI (FF16) - Bahamut Eikon Skill Impulse Icon

Impulse Attribute Power

Damage Power Stun Power
2★ 3★

Impulse Details

Unlock Required AP:

  • N/A

Effects:

  • Cannot deal mid-air attacks.
  • Can deal damage to multiple enemies.
  • Cooldown: 25 seconds
Upgrade Required AP:

  • 450 AP

Effects:

  • Increases number of orbs.
Mastery Required AP:

  • 1,000 AP

Effects:

  • Allows assignment to any Eikon.
Technique Dual Impulse

  • Strike two enemies with a single Impulse.

Satellite

Final Fantasy XVI (FF16) - Bahamut Eikon Skill Satellite Icon

Satellite Attribute Power

Damage Power Stun Power
1★ 3★

Satellite Details

Unlock Required AP:

  • 100 AP

Effects:

  • Cannot deal mid-air attacks.
  • Can deal damage to a single-target enemy.
  • Cooldown: 55 seconds
Upgrade Required AP:

  • 700 AP

Effects:

  • Increases the number of satellites generated.
Mastery Required AP:

  • 1,000 AP

Effects:

  • Allows assignment to any Eikon.
Technique Satellite

  • Strike an enemy multiple times with a single Satellite.

Gigaflare

Final Fantasy XVI (FF16) - Bahamut Eikon Skill Gigaflare Icon

Gigaflare Attribute Power

Damage Power Stun Power
5★ 2★

Gigaflare Details

Features Required AP:

  • 2,730 AP

Effects:

  • Cannot deal mid-air attacks.
  • Can deal damage to a single-target enemy.
  • Cooldown: 60 seconds
Upgrade Required AP:

  • 3,250 AP

Effects:

  • Increases number of attack hits.
Mastery Required AP:

  • 2,730 AP

Effects:

  • Allows assignment to any Eikon.
Technique Gigaflare

  • Strike an enemy multiple times with a single Gigaflare.

Bahamut Eikon Gear and Equipment

Final Fantasy 16 Accessory List and How to Get Them

Wings of Light Eikon Ability Accessories

Final Fantasy XVI (FF16) - Bahamut Eikon Skill Wings of Light Icon

None

Flare Breath Eikon Ability Accessories

Final Fantasy XVI (FF16) - Bahamut Eikon Skill Flare Breath Icon

Accessory Effect How to Get
The Breath of Light (Flare Breath)
  • Flare Breath Cooldown: -2.7 seconds
  • Start and Clear Main Quest #52: Things Fall Apart
  • Clear Main Quest #53: Why We Fight
  • Clear Main Quest #54: The Flames of War
  • Clear Main Quest: Down the Rabbit Hole #55
  • Clear Side Quest: Smooth Like Butler
The Favor of Light (Flare Breath)
  • Flare Breath Damage: +12% damage
  • Start Main Quest #57: Evenfall
  • Defeat Orcish Warlord mini-boss.
  • Open the right chest after passing through the first gate.

Impulse Eikon Ability Accessories

Final Fantasy XVI (FF16) - Bahamut Eikon Skill Impulse Icon

Accessory Effect How to Get
The Will of Light (Impulse)
  • Impulse Damage: +10%
  • Start Main Quest #61: Through the Maelstrom
  • Defeat Barnabas Tharmr in this chapter.
The Breath of Light (Impulse)
  • Impulse Cooldown: -2 seconds
  • Start Main Quest #67: Back to Their Origin
  • Clear Side Quest: Lines in the Sand II

Satellite Eikon Ability Accessories

Final Fantasy XVI (FF16) - Bahamut Eikon Skill Satellite Icon

Accessory Effect How to Get
The Breath of Light (Satellite)
  • Satellite Cooldown: -4 seconds
  • Start Main Quest #62: Across the Narrow
  • Buy at Shop, Martha’s Rest. Costs 20,000 Gil.
The Will of Light (Satellite)
  • Satellite Will Damage: +10%
  • Start Main Quest #66: Streets of Madness

Gigaflare Eikon Ability Accessories

Final Fantasy XVI (FF16) - Bahamut Eikon Skill Gigaflare Icon

Accessory Effect How to Get
Bahamut’s Mercy (Gigaflare)
  • Gigaflare Cooldown: -6 seconds
  • Start Main Quest #67: Back to Their Origin
  • Clear Side Quest: A Tail to Tell
The Favor of Light (Gigaflare)
  • Gigaflare Damage: +5%
  • Start Main Quest #67: Back to Their Origin
  • Defeat Bahamut chronolith boss.
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