Final Fantasy XVI (FF16) - Clive Abilities List

Unleashes up to 4 consecutive attacks.

Jump into the air instantly.

Unleashes an attack after closing in on an enemy.

Unleashes an attack downward while descending.

Recovers quickly after being knocked down by an attack.

Kicks an enemy while in the air, increasing both jump duration and height.

Unleashes a powerful close-range magic attack.

Unleashes up to 3 consecutive attacks.

Clive enters a strengthened state, boosting his combat capabilities for a limited time.

• An ability that Clive possessed at the beginning.

• Ground attacks using his weapon can be evaded during continuous attacks.

• Lastly, if timed perfectly, you can use this ability to parry enemy attacks, which will temporarily slow time. This will then allow you to execute counterattacks.

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• Hit all combos against one enemy.

• An ability that Clive possessed at the beginning.
• This ability allows you to dodge incoming enemy attacks.
• Press △ to fire magic attacks while dodging.

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• An ability that Clive possessed at the beginning.
• Jump in any direction using L.
• Jump distance can also be extended by pressing L while jumping.
• Effective for reaching high places and aiming for the upper parts of an enemy.

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• Performs a dodge with increased performance.
• After successfully activating a Precision Dodge, press □ to perform a Precision Strike, a counterattack using the equipped sword.
• After successfully activating a Precision Dodge, press △ to perform a Precision Shot, a magical counterattack.

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• Slightly extends the duration of Precision Dodge.

• Counterattack using the equipped sword after successfully activating a Precision Dodge.

Precision Shot:

• A magical counterattack after successfully activating a Precision Dodge.

• Unleashes an attack while simultaneously closing the distance to an enemy.
• If timed perfectly, you can use this ability to parry enemy attacks, which will temporarily slow time and allow you to execute counterattacks.

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• Extends the distance of the movement and strengthens the power of the attack.

• Triggers from a distance and hits enemies with an enhanced lunge.

• Unleashes an attack that thrusts enemies down from midair.
• While descending, the attack hits in multiple stages, and the power increases by activating in a higher position.
• This ability can also parry enemy attacks when timed perfectly.

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• The equipped weapon will be engulfed in flames.
• Boosts power and range if activated in a higher position.

• Unleashes an attack in the air and thrusts down enemies in its range.

Extreme Downthrust:

• Activates at a high position and hits enemies with an enhanced downthrust.

• Unleashes a powerful attack after charging for a certain period of time.
• Charge by holding □, this can be done in any circumstance.
• This ability can break the enemy’s guard.
• Lightweight enemies can be easily knocked back when this ability is activated in the air.
• Lastly, this ability can also parry enemy attacks when timed perfectly.

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• Reduces the charge duration.

• Hits an enemy with a burning blade on the ground.

Aerial Burning Strike:

• Hits an enemy with a burning blade while in the air.

• Attracts enemies when activated.
• This ability is highly effective when attempting to perform Precision Dodge or Parry.
• Can be activated anytime unless Clive is taking damage.
• Taunt may not affect some powerful enemies.

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• Recovery time after being down or knocked back is reduced by half, and allows you to attack surrounding enemies while recovering.
• This ability can also parry enemy attacks when timed perfectly.

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• Allows you to jump again after kicking an enemy in the air.
• This ability allows you to do more aerial attacks.
• Hold L to jump in any direction, and Press L while jumping to adjust the flight distance.

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• Allows you to jump 2 times while in the air.

• Perform Stomp between attacks.

• Unleashes a powerful magic attack after charging for a certain period of time.
• Charge by holding △, this can be done in any circumstance.
• This ability can break the enemy’s guard.
• This ability can also launch lightweight enemies into the air, allowing you to perform aerial attacks.

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• Reduces the charge duration.

• Hit an enemy with a charged attack.

Charged Lift

• Hit an airborne enemy or fallen enemy with charged magic to launch them into the air.

• An ability that Clive possessed at the beginning.
• A continuous sword and magic attack that can be activated by pressing △ when a melee attack hits.

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• Magic Burst’s reception time is slightly extended.

• Hit an enemy with a magic burst on the ground.

Aerial Burst

• Activate the magic burst while in the air.

• An ability that Clive possessed at the beginning.
• A long-range magic attack.
• Effective against distant enemies and flying enemies.
• Can be activated while moving by pressing △ while operating L.

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• An ability that Clive possessed at the beginning.
• An aerial attack using the equipped weapon that can be evaded during continuous attacks.
• If timed perfectly, you can use this ability to parry enemy attacks, which will temporarily slow time. This will then allow you to execute counterattacks.

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• Hit all aerial combos on one enemy.

• When activated, Clive will enter an enhanced state.
• During Clive’s enhanced state, his attack behavior will change, and his attack power and defense will significantly improve.
• In addition, Clive gains HP regeneration during Limit Break mode.

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• Attack behavior changes.
• Magic changes to 2 shots.
• Charge Shot, Magic Burst, and Precision Shot power is increased by x1.1.

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• Limit Break gauge increases to 3 bars.

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• Limit Break gauge increases to 4 bars.

• Activate Limit Break.
• Defeat an enemy during the Semi-Prime Finish Limit Break.