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

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Heatwave Eikon Summon Ability Guide in Final Fantasy XVI (FF16), including ability effects and upgrade requirements. Final Fantasy XVI (2023) was released last June 22, 2023, and is now playable on PlayStation 5.

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

Heatwave Ability Effects and Upgrades in Final Fantasy XVI (FF16)

All Phoenix Eikon Abilities

▼All Final Fantasy 16 Phoenix Eikon Abilities
Final Fantasy XVI (FF16) - Phoenix Eikon Skill Rising Flames IconRising Flames Final Fantasy XVI (FF16) - Phoenix Eikon Skill Heatwave IconHeatwave
Final Fantasy XVI (FF16) - Phoenix Eikon Skill Flames of Rebirth IconFlames of Rebirth Final Fantasy XVI (FF16) - Phoenix Eikon Skill Phoenix Shift IconPhoenix Shift
Final Fantasy XVI (FF16) - Phoenix Eikon Skill Scarlet Cyclone IconScarlet Cyclone –

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

Below is an overview and guide for Heatwave, a Phoenix Eikon ability in Final Fantasy XVI (FF16), including a breakdown of ability effects and upgrades.

Final Fantasy 16 Eikon Summon List and Guides

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 Mastery all of a single Eikon’s abilities and feats.
PlayStation 4 - Bronze TrophyPacking Heat
 Execute and land 2 Heatwave Counters in a single battle (excluding those in Hall of Virtue).

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Heatwave Eikon Ability Overview

Heatwave Eikon Ability Wielder

Eikon Dominant Element
Final Fantasy XVI (FF16) - Phoenix Eikon Art IconPhoenix Final Fantasy XVI (FF16) - Joshua RosfieldJoshua Rosfield Fire
Overview
  • Phoenix is a flaming bird Eikon got from Clive’s younger brother, Joshua. Phoenix is also known as the Fire elemental Eikon. Phoenix is a balanced Eikon in terms of stats but leans more to attack power.
How to Get
  • Clear Main Quest: Sunrise, Sunset

Final Fantasy 16 Phoenix Eikon Guide

Heatwave Eikon Ability Effect

Ability Damage Stun Description
Final Fantasy XVI (FF16) - Phoenix Eikon Skill Heatwave IconHeatwave 2★ 2★ Summon a projectile-dispelling wall of liquid flame before launching several deadly shockwaves. Wave force is amplified upon dispelling magic.

Final Fantasy 16 All Eikon Ability List and Guide

Heatwave Eikon Ability Upgrades

Heatwave Attribute Power

Damage Power Stun Power
2★ 2★

Heatwave Details

Unlock Required AP:

  • 120 AP

Effects

  • Cannot deal mid-air attacks.
  • Can deal long-range damage to enemies.
  • Cooldown: 20 seconds
Upgrade Required AP:

  • 620 AP

Effects:

  • Increases the number of shockwaves released.
Mastery Required AP:

  • 1,000 AP

Effects:

  • Allows assignment to any Eikon.
Technique Heatwave Counter:

  • Both dispel a shot and strike an enemy with the same Heatwave.

Heatwave Eikon Ability Gear

Final Fantasy 16 Accessory List and How to Get Them

Heatwave Eikon Ability Accessories

Accessory Effect How to Get
The Breath of Fire (Heatwave)
  • Heatwave Cooldown: -2.7 seconds
  • Start Main Quest #24: Righting Wrongs
  • Talk to Cid.
  • Buy at The Hideaway.
Final Fantasy XVI (FF16) - The Will of Fire (Heatwave) Accessory Icon The Will of Fire (Heatwave)
  • Heatwave Damage: +9%
  • Start Main Quest #12: Headwind
  • Defeat Suparna and Chirada bosses.
  • Go straight and enter the room.
  • Open chest with two drop items nearby.
← Rising Flames Flames of Rebirth →

All Phoenix Eikon Abilities

▼All Final Fantasy 16 Phoenix Eikon Abilities
Final Fantasy XVI (FF16) - Phoenix Eikon Skill Rising Flames IconRising Flames Final Fantasy XVI (FF16) - Phoenix Eikon Skill Heatwave IconHeatwave
Final Fantasy XVI (FF16) - Phoenix Eikon Skill Flames of Rebirth IconFlames of Rebirth Final Fantasy XVI (FF16) - Phoenix Eikon Skill Phoenix Shift IconPhoenix Shift
Final Fantasy XVI (FF16) - Phoenix Eikon Skill Scarlet Cyclone IconScarlet Cyclone –

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