Final Fantasy XVI (FF16) - How to Get High Scores in Arcade Mode

A guide on how to get high scores in Arcade Mode for Final Fantasy XVI (FF16), including ways to get high ranks, recommended moves to earn points fast, battle performance scoring table, and other useful tips.

How to Get High Scores in Arcade Mode Guide for Final Fantasy XVI (FF16)

Activate Battle Techniques related to various Abilities.

In Final Fantasy XVI (FF16), Battle Techniques are activated when you use Abilities in various situations and conditions during battle.

Activating Battle Techniques makes it easier to earn high scores in Arcade Mode so it is recommended to use them as often as possible.

The method for activating various Battle Techniques is summarized below.

If you perform these techniques in battle, you can get high scores. Because of this, try to master Battle Techniques while playing the game.

Ability	Battle Techniques
Combo	Combo: Unleash a full combo on an enemy.
Dodge	–
Jump	–
Precision Dodge	Precision Dodge: Activate Precision Dodge Precision Counter: Perform a Precision Strike on an enemy. Precision Counter Shot: Fire Precision Shots at an enemy.
Lunge	Lunge: Hit an enemy with Lunge. Extreme Lunge: Activate from a distance and hit the enemy with more power.
Down Thrust	Down Thrust: Hit the enemy with a Down Thrust. Extreme Down Thrust: Activate from a high altitude and hit the enemy with more power.
Burning Blade	Burning Strike: Hit the enemy with Burning Blade on the ground. Aerial Burning Strike: Hit the enemy with Burning Blade in the air.
Provoke	–
Swift Recovery	Swift Recovery: Activate Swift Recovery.
Stomp	Stomp: Perform a Stomp. Combination Stomp: Perform a Stomp in between attacks.
Charged Shot	Charged Shot: Hit the enemy with a Charged Shot. Charged Lift: Launch enemies into the air with Charged Shot.
Magic Burst	Magic Burst: Hit the enemy with a Magic Burst on the ground. Aerial Burst: Hit the enemy with a Magic Burst in the air.
Magic	–
Air Combo	Aerial Combo: Unleash a full air combo on an enemy.
Limit Break	Limit Break: Activate a Limit Break. Semi-Primed Finish: Defeat an enemy during Limit Break.

Battle Performance Score Table

Aim for a high score by combining different Battle Techniques.

You can determine the score you get from using a Battle Technique from the color of the letters and number of stars when activating them.

	White	Blue	Cyan	Green	Rainbow
★	100	500	2000	20000	40000
★★	300	700	4000	25000	50000
★★★	500	900	6000	30000	60000

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