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

Shiva Eikon Summon Overview and Ability Guide in Final Fantasy XVI (FF16), including relevant trophies, ability unlocking conditions, upgrades, mastery, unlocked techniques, and ability accessories. Final Fantasy XVI (2023) was released last June 22, 2023, and is now playable on PlayStation 5.

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

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

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Final Fantasy XVI (FF16) - Shiva Eikon Summon Guide

Below is an overview and guide for Shiva 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 TrophyOh, Snap! Inflict Permafrost on 10 enemies by perfectly dodging attacks with Cold Snap (excluding battles in Hall of Virtue).
PlayStation 4 - Bronze TrophyCold-blooded Simultaneously defeat three or more enemies frozen using Frostbite, Permafrost, or Diamond Dust (excluding battles in Hall of Virtue).
PlayStation 4 - Bronze TrophyTrial Run Complete a Chronolith Trial.

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Shiva Eikon Overview

Eikon Dominant Element
Final Fantasy XVI (FF16) - Shiva Eikon Art IconShiva Final Fantasy XVI (FF16) - Jill WarrickJill Warrick Ice
Overview
  • Shiva is an ice maiden inherited by the dominant, Jill. This recurrent summon does Ice-based damage.
How to Get
  • Clear Main Quest: Through the Maelstorm

Shiva Eikon Abilities

Ability Damage Stun Description
Final Fantasy XVI (FF16) - Shiva Eikon Skill Cold Snap IconCold Snap 0★ 0★ Slide effortlessly across the ground in any direction.
Final Fantasy XVI (FF16) - Shiva Eikon Skill Mesmerize IconMesmerize 2★ 2★ Launch multiple shards of ice.
Final Fantasy XVI (FF16) - Shiva Eikon Skill Ice Age IconIce Age 3★ 2★ Unleash a river of icicles.
Final Fantasy XVI (FF16) - Shiva Eikon Skill Rime IconRime 2★ 2★ Summon a colossal ice crystal that deals continuous damage.
Final Fantasy XVI (FF16) - Shiva Eikon Skill Diamond Dust IconDiamond Dust 3★ 5★ Summon a winter storm that freezes enemies in place within a radius.

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Shiva Chronolith Trial

Chronolith Trial Location
The Hand of Rhea The Angry Cape (Eistla – Waloed)

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Shiva Eikon Ability Features and Strategies

Shiva Overall Ability Points Requirement

Eikon Ability Points (AP) Needed
Final Fantasy XVI (FF16) - Shiva Eikon Art IconShiva 16,800 AP

Cold Snap

Final Fantasy XVI (FF16) - Shiva Eikon Skill Cold Snap Icon

Cold Snap Attribute Power

Damage Power Stun Power
0★ 0★

Cold Snap Details

Features 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:

  • 3,000 AP

Effects:

  • Increases Permafrost duration.
Technique Frostbite 

  • Inflict an enemy with Frostbite.

Permafrost

  • Inflict an enemy with Permafrost.

Shatter 

  • Deliver a mortal blow to frozen enemy.

Mesmerize

Final Fantasy XVI (FF16) - Shiva Eikon Skill Mesmerize Icon

Mesmerize Attribute Power

Damage Power Stun Power
2★ 2★

Mesmerize Details

Features Required AP:

  • N/A

Effects:

  • Can deal mid-air attacks.
  • Can deal damage to front and back enemies.
  • Cooldown: 12 seconds
Upgrade Required AP:

  • 525 AP

Effects:

  • Also fires three shards behind Clive.
Mastery Required AP:

  • 1,000 AP

Effects:

  • Allows assignment to any Eikon.
Technique Mesmerized

  • Strike multiple enemies with a single Mesmerize.

Ice Age

Final Fantasy XVI (FF16) - Shiva Eikon Skill Ice Age Icon

Ice Age Attribute Power

Damage Power Stun Power
3★ 2★

Ice Age Details

Features Required AP:

  • N/A

Effects:

  • Cannot deal mid-air attacks.
  • Can deal damage to front enemies.
  • Cooldown: 15 seconds
Upgrade Required AP:

  • 600 AP

Effects:

  • Extends precise execution window.
Mastery Required AP:

  • 1,000 AP

Effects:

  • Allows assignment to any Eikon.
Technique Collateral Ice

  • Strike multiple enemies with a single Ice Age.

Rime

Final Fantasy XVI (FF16) - Shiva Eikon Skill Rime Icon

Rime Attribute Power

Damage Power Stun Power
2★ 2★

Rime Details

Features Required AP:

  • 110 AP

Effects:

  • Can deal mid-air attacks.
  • Can deal damage to front enemies.
  • Cooldown: 20 seconds
Upgrade Required AP:

  • 550 AP

Effects:

  • Increases crystal duration.
Mastery Required AP:

  • 1,000 AP

Effects:

  • Allows assignment to any Eikon.
Technique Rime Combo

  • Strike an enemy multiple times with a single Rime attack.

Diamond Dust

Final Fantasy XVI (FF16) - Shiva Eikon Skill Diamond Dust Icon

Diamond Dust Attribute Power

Damage Power Stun Power
3★ 5★

Diamond Dust Details

Features Required AP:

  • 1,940 AP

Effects:

  • Cannot deal mid-air attacks.
  • Can deal damage to surrounding enemies.
  • Cooldown: 75 seconds
Upgrade Required AP:

  • 2,575 AP

Effects:

  • Increases number of ince blasts to two, and increases hits for each blast.
Mastery Required AP:

  • 4,500 AP

Effects:

  • Allows assignment to any Eikon.
Technique Collateral Diamond

  • Strike multiple enemies with a single Diamond Dust.

Shiva Eikon Gear and Equipment

Final Fantasy 16 Accessory List and How to Get Them

Cold Snap Eikon Ability Accessories

Final Fantasy XVI (FF16) - Shiva Eikon Skill Cold Snap Icon

None

Mesmerize Eikon Ability Accessories

Final Fantasy XVI (FF16) - Shiva Eikon Skill Mesmerize Icon

Accessory Effect How to Get
The Will of Ice (Mesmerize)
  • Mesmerize Damage: +12%
  • Start Main Quest #64: The Last King
  • Defeat Soultaker mini-boss.
  • Open chest on the left of the broken path when you reach a dead end.
The Breath of Ice (Mesmerize)
  • Mesmerize Cooldown: -1.2 seconds
  • Start Main Quest #67: Back to Their Origin
  • Clear Side Quest: Litany of Errors

Ice Age Eikon Ability Accessories

Final Fantasy XVI (FF16) - Shiva Eikon Skill Ice Age Icon

Accessory Effect How to Get
The Breath of Ice (Ice Age)
  • Ice Age Cooldown: -1.5 seconds
  • Start Main Quest #62: Across the Narrow
  • Clear Side Quest: Duty Undying
The Favor of Ice (Ice Age)
  • Ice Age Damage: +12%
  • Start Main Quest #64: The Last King
  • Open chest behind a door guarded by a Purple Flan after taking the second elevator.

Rime Eikon Ability Accessories

Final Fantasy XVI (FF16) - Shiva Eikon Skill Rime Icon

Accessory Effect How to Get
The Breath of Ice (Rime)
  • Rime Cooldown: – 2 seconds
  • Start Main Quest #62: Across the Narrow
  • Buy at Shop, Martha’s Rest. Costs 35,000 Gil.
The Will of Ice (Rime)
  • Rime Damage: +30%
  • Start Main Quest #66: Streets of Madness
  • Open chest on the left side of the first open gate.

Diamond Dust Eikon Ability Accessories

Final Fantasy XVI (FF16) - Shiva Eikon Skill Diamond Dust Icon

Accessory Effect How to Get
Shiva’s Kiss (Diamond Dust)
  • Diamond Dust Cooldown: -7.5 seconds
  • Start Main Quest #67: Back to Their Origin
  • Clear Side Quest: Priceless
The Will of Ice (Diamond Dust)
  • Diamond Dust Will Damage: +10%
  • Start Main Quest #67: Back to Their Origin
  • Defeat Shiva chronolith boss.
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