FINAL FANTASY XVI

How to Unlock

Land 100 total hits with Megaflare at Level 2 or higher. You'll obtain Bahamut's Eikonic powers during the main story after progressing through Fire in the Sky. Once Bahamut becomes available, equip him as one of Clive's active Eikons. During combat, switch to Bahamut using L2. Press Circle to activate Wings of Light, which allows Clive to charge Megaflare. A charge gauge will appear on the screen. While Wings of Light is active, move around the battlefield and avoid incoming enemy attacks. The charge gauge gradually increases over time. Successfully dodging attacks can also accelerate the charging process. Wait until the Megaflare gauge reaches at least Level 2. Press Circle again to release Megaflare, launching a barrage of magical projectiles that automatically target nearby enemies. Each successful hit contributes toward the trophy. Continue charging and releasing Megaflare until you've landed 100 qualifying hits. You don't need to reach 100 hits during one activation or one battle. Your progress accumulates across multiple encounters. The trophy unlocks automatically once your combined total reaches 100 hits. Bahamut's legendary power allows Clive to unleash a spectacular storm of magical projectiles. The trophy's only concern is whether he's launched enough of them. Apparently, even divine dragons have performance quotas.

Tip

Fight groups of ordinary enemies to maximize the number of targets struck by Megaflare. Allow the charge gauge to reach Level 2 or higher before releasing the attack. Upgrading Wings of Light increases the maximum Megaflare level, allowing you to charge more powerful versions of the attack. Higher-level Megaflare releases can generate more hits, making them useful for completing the requirement efficiently. You can work toward this trophy while attempting Such Dodge, So Mega, since both involve charging Megaflare. Check the PS5 trophy tracker if you want to monitor your progress.

Warning

Megaflare must be at least Level 2 when released. Hits from lower-level releases don't count. Simply charging Megaflare isn't sufficient. The released projectiles must actually connect with enemies. The 100 hits are cumulative, so there's no reason to attempt the entire requirement during one encounter. Avoid fighting enemies that die before Megaflare can land enough hits. Battles inside the Hall of Virtue don't contribute toward the trophy. You don't need to defeat 100 enemies. The trophy counts successful Megaflare hits, not kills.

How to Unlock

Execute and land five Precision Sics using Torgal during combat. Torgal becomes Clive's companion during the early main story, beginning with Fanning Embers. Once he joins your party, you can issue commands that allow him to attack enemies, launch smaller opponents into the air, or provide limited healing. For A Fine Hound, you'll need to perform five precisely timed Sic commands. The easiest method involves combining Torgal's attacks with Clive's standard four-hit sword combo. First, find an ordinary enemy in an open-world area. Approach the enemy and begin attacking with Square. Perform Clive's complete four-hit melee combination. Immediately after the fourth strike connects, press Up on the directional pad to command Torgal to use Sic. If your timing is correct, Torgal will launch a special follow-up attack. You'll notice an orange visual effect around him, confirming that you've performed a Precision Sic. Repeat this combination until you've successfully landed five Precision Sics. The actions are cumulative, so you can complete them across multiple encounters. Once your fifth Precision Sic connects, A Fine Hound unlocks automatically. Torgal is a loyal companion, an excellent fighter, and apparently a professional sword-combo assistant. Clive performs four attacks, Torgal delivers the finishing touch, and the enemy discovers that challenging a man with a giant magical wolf was an extremely poor decision.

Tip

The Ring of Timely Assistance makes this trophy considerably easier. When equipped, it automatically controls Torgal's combat actions and can trigger Precision Sics during ordinary encounters. If you'd prefer to perform the actions manually, practice the timing after Clive's fourth melee strike. The Hall of Virtue at the Hideaway includes training options that help you learn the timing of Precision Sics. Although actions performed there don't count toward the trophy, the visual indicators are useful for practicing. Fight enemies that can survive several attacks so you have enough opportunities to complete the combination.

Warning

Simply commanding Torgal to use Sic five times doesn't satisfy the requirement. You must successfully execute five Precision Sics, which are special timed follow-up attacks. Ordinary Sic commands and Ravage attacks won't count unless they trigger the required precision action. You don't need to complete all five during the same encounter. Battles inside the Hall of Virtue don't contribute toward trophy progress. If you've changed your control scheme or switched between Torgal commands and the item menu, confirm you're issuing the correct command before attempting the combination. You must land the Precision Sic against an enemy. Performing the input without a successful attack doesn't count.

How to Unlock

Land the third punch of a Titanic Counter twice during a single battle. This trophy requires Titan's defensive Eikonic Feat, Titanic Block, which becomes available after progressing through the main story and unlocking Titan's powers. First, equip Titan as one of Clive's active Eikons under Gear & Eikons. Find a durable enemy that uses predictable melee attacks. A reliable option is the Bighorn located down the slope west of the Three Reeds obelisk in Rosaria. Approach the Bighorn and wait for it to prepare an attack. With Titan selected, press Circle just before the attack connects to perform a Precision Block. Unlike an ordinary Titanic Block, a successful Precision Block opens an opportunity for a special counterattack. Immediately press Square three times to perform the full Titanic Counter combination. The third punch must actually connect with the enemy. Repeat the entire sequence a second time during the same encounter. Once you've successfully landed the third punch of two Titanic Counters in one battle, Beat Rocking Blocks unlocks. Clive can now summon gigantic magical fists to defend himself, but apparently blocking an attack isn't impressive enough. The trophy demands that he follow it up with a three-punch combination, twice. Titan's combat philosophy is essentially boxing with significantly more property damage.

Tip

The Bighorn near Three Reeds is particularly useful because it has enough health to survive repeated counterattacks. Practice the timing by allowing the enemy to approach and watching its attack animation. Press Circle just before the strike lands rather than holding the button throughout the encounter. When a Precision Block succeeds, immediately press Square three times to complete Titanic Counter I, II, and III. You can also practice against other large melee enemies with familiar attack patterns. If you're struggling to connect the third punch, position Clive close enough to the enemy before triggering the block.

Warning

Both complete Titanic Counter combinations must occur during the same battle. Ordinary Titanic Blocks don't count. You must perform a properly timed Precision Block to activate the counterattack. Landing only the first or second punch isn't sufficient. The third punch of each combination must connect. If the enemy dies after your first counter sequence, you'll need to repeat the challenge against another opponent. The Ring of Timely Evasion can interfere by automatically dodging attacks before you can block them, so remove it while attempting this trophy. Battles inside the Hall of Virtue don't contribute toward trophy progress. You don't need to perform the two counter sequences consecutively, but both must be completed before the encounter ends.

How to Unlock

Defeat at least three frozen enemies simultaneously using Shiva's freezing abilities. This trophy becomes available after unlocking Shiva during the main story. You'll need to freeze three or more enemies using Frostbite, Permafrost, or Diamond Dust, then defeat them together while they're still frozen. One reliable method uses Shiva's Diamond Dust ability. First, open the Abilities menu and unlock Diamond Dust for 1,940 Ability Points. Equip Shiva with Diamond Dust and travel to the Royal Meadows in Sanbreque. From the Royal Meadows obelisk, head south to find a group of wolves. These enemies make useful targets because they appear together and can be defeated quickly. Begin the encounter and weaken at least three wolves until their health is low. Keep the enemies grouped close together. Next, switch to Shiva and trigger Diamond Dust. The ability creates a large burst of freezing damage that can affect multiple enemies simultaneously. If three or more enemies are frozen and defeated together by the attack, Cold-blooded unlocks. Alternatively, you can use a perfectly timed Cold Snap to inflict Permafrost on a nearby group, then immediately eliminate the frozen enemies with Diamond Dust. The important requirement is that at least three enemies are frozen and defeated at the same time. Clive has spent much of the adventure setting things on fire, so Shiva's abilities offer a refreshing change of pace. Unfortunately for the local wildlife, his idea of cooling down involves turning an entire wolf pack into decorative ice sculptures.

Tip

Use the wolves south of the Royal Meadows obelisk because they spawn in a convenient group. Try to reduce their health before activating Diamond Dust, ensuring the ability can finish all three. If you're attempting the Permafrost method, allow one wolf to attack while the others remain nearby. Use Cold Snap to freeze the group, then immediately activate Diamond Dust. Keep your targets close together so the ability hits all of them. If your attempt fails, return to the obelisk to respawn the enemies and try again.

Warning

You must defeat at least three enemies simultaneously while they're frozen. Freezing three enemies without defeating them doesn't count. Likewise, defeating three enemies separately won't satisfy the requirement, even if each enemy was frozen beforehand. Make sure the targets have sufficiently low health to die from the finishing attack. If an enemy survives Diamond Dust or escapes the frozen state before being defeated, you'll need another attempt. Companions can interfere by killing weakened enemies too early, so avoid prolonged setup. Battles inside the Hall of Virtue don't count toward this trophy.

How to Unlock

Land a Level 2 or higher Zantetsuken five times. You'll obtain Odin's Eikonic powers during the main story after progressing through Brotherhood. Once Odin becomes available, equip him as one of Clive's active Eikons. During combat, switch to Odin using L2. Press Circle to activate Arm of Darkness, replacing Clive's normal sword with Odin's blade. While Arm of Darkness is active, attack enemies to build the Zantetsuken gauge displayed on the screen. You can increase the gauge through normal attacks with Odin's blade or by using Odin's Eikonic abilities. Continue attacking until the gauge reaches at least Level 2. Once you've reached the required level, hold Square to unleash Zantetsuken. The attack produces a powerful sword strike capable of damaging multiple enemies. Repeat this process until you've successfully landed five Zantetsuken attacks at Level 2 or higher. The attacks can be performed across multiple encounters, so you don't need to complete everything during one battle. After landing your fifth qualifying Zantetsuken, Every Damn Sinew unlocks automatically. Odin's legendary blade can eliminate entire groups of enemies with one spectacular attack. Naturally, the trophy demands five demonstrations. Even supernatural swordsmanship apparently requires a practical examination.

Tip

Use Odin's Dancing Steel ability to build the Zantetsuken gauge more efficiently. Dancing Steel generates substantial gauge charge when its attacks connect, making it one of Odin's most useful abilities. Fight groups of enemies whenever possible, since multiple targets provide additional opportunities to build the gauge. You only need Level 2 for this trophy, but higher-level Zantetsuken attacks also count. Learning to charge Level 5 Zantetsuken is particularly valuable for Final Fantasy Mode, where the attack can eliminate groups of weaker enemies extremely quickly. You can combine progress toward this trophy with general combat cleanup or late-game Ability Point farming.

Warning

Zantetsuken must reach at least Level 2 before you activate it. Level 1 attacks don't count toward the trophy. Simply filling the Zantetsuken gauge isn't enough. You must release the attack and successfully hit an enemy. The five qualifying attacks are cumulative, so you can complete them over several battles. You don't need to defeat five enemies or land five Zantetsuken attacks during one encounter. Make sure Odin is selected and Arm of Darkness is active when building the gauge through normal sword attacks. Battles inside the Hall of Virtue don't contribute toward the trophy.

How to Unlock

Defeat five enemies in midair after pulling them toward Clive with Garuda's Deadly Embrace. You'll gain access to Garuda's abilities after completing the main quest Headwind and progressing into Wings of Change. Once Garuda becomes available, equip her as one of your active Eikons. Deadly Embrace is Garuda's Eikonic Feat, activated by pressing Circle when Garuda is selected. Against smaller enemies, Deadly Embrace pulls them toward Clive, making it an excellent tool for aerial combinations. Find a group of relatively weak enemies in an open-world area. Begin by damaging an enemy until it has very little health remaining. Next, jump into the air by pressing Cross. While airborne, press Circle to activate Deadly Embrace and pull the weakened enemy toward Clive. Immediately attack with Square or an available aerial Eikonic Ability. You must defeat the enemy before returning to the ground. Repeat this process until you've defeated five enemies in the air after using Deadly Embrace. The trophy unlocks automatically after your fifth qualifying aerial defeat. Garuda's power allows Clive to drag unfortunate enemies through the air like an exceptionally aggressive fishing rod. The important difference is that most fishermen don't finish the experience with a flaming sword.

Tip

Three Reeds in Rosaria is a convenient location for finding ordinary enemies suitable for this trophy. Weaken your target before attempting the aerial combo. This reduces the chance that the enemy survives until Clive lands. The simplest sequence is to damage the enemy, jump, activate Deadly Embrace, and immediately deliver a finishing attack. You can use Garuda's aerial abilities if normal sword attacks aren't dealing enough damage. Track your progress through the PS5 trophy tracker if you're unsure how many qualifying defeats you've completed.

Warning

The enemy must die while airborne after being pulled with Deadly Embrace. Pulling an enemy into the air without defeating it doesn't count. Likewise, defeating an enemy after Clive returns to the ground won't satisfy the requirement. The five defeats are cumulative, so you don't need to complete them during the same fight. Deadly Embrace behaves differently against large enemies, making smaller opponents the preferred targets. Battles in the Hall of Virtue don't count toward Fatal Attraction. Avoid allowing Torgal or other companions to finish your weakened target before Clive completes the aerial attack.

How to Unlock

Execute three Steel Counters during a single battle using Odin's Arm of Darkness ability. You'll unlock Odin's Eikonic powers after progressing through the main story and completing Brotherhood. Once Odin becomes available, equip him as one of Clive's active Eikons under Gear & Eikons. During combat, switch to Odin using L2 and press Circle to activate Arm of Darkness. Clive will replace his normal weapon with Odin's blade, allowing him to perform specialized attacks and build the Zantetsuken gauge. For this trophy, you'll need to use Odin's sword to parry incoming attacks. Find a durable enemy with predictable melee attacks. The Bighorn located west of the Three Reeds obelisk in Rosaria is an excellent choice. Approach the enemy and wait for it to begin an attack. Just before the enemy's strike connects, press Square to attack with Odin's blade. If your timing is correct, Clive will parry the incoming blow and briefly slow down time. Immediately press Square again to perform a Steel Counter. Look for the Steel Counter notification on the right side of the screen to confirm the technique was successful. Allow the enemy to attack again and repeat the process until you've performed three successful Steel Counters during the same encounter. The trophy unlocks immediately after your third qualifying counter. Odin has given Clive access to one of the most powerful swords in Valisthea, but this trophy requires him to stand in front of an angry monster and deliberately wait to be attacked. Apparently, the secret to legendary swordsmanship is making extremely questionable decisions with perfect timing.

Tip

The Bighorn near Three Reeds is particularly useful because its attacks are relatively slow and easy to recognize. Watch the enemy's movements carefully and press Square just before its attack reaches Clive. After a successful parry, immediately press Square again to trigger Steel Counter. Keep your other Eikonic abilities unused while practicing so you don't accidentally defeat the enemy. If your equipment is extremely powerful, consider using a weaker weapon to prevent the Bighorn from dying before your third counter. You can practice the timing in the Hall of Virtue, but you'll need to complete the actual trophy during a qualifying encounter.

Warning

All three Steel Counters must occur during the same battle. Performing one Steel Counter in three separate encounters won't satisfy the requirement. An ordinary parry isn't sufficient. You must follow the successful parry with the Steel Counter attack. Make sure Arm of Darkness is active before attempting the technique. The Ring of Timely Evasion can interfere by automatically dodging incoming attacks, so remove it while working on this trophy. The Ring of Timely Strikes can also make precise timing difficult by controlling your attacks automatically. Battles inside the Hall of Virtue don't count toward trophy progress. You don't need to defeat the enemy to unlock Fistful of Steel. Only the three successful counters matter.

How to Unlock

Discharge 50 Blind Justice lightning balls using Ramuh's Eikonic Feat. You'll obtain Ramuh's powers through the main story during Cid the Outlaw, following the events of The Crystals' Curse. Once Ramuh becomes available, equip him as one of Clive's active Eikons under Gear & Eikons. During combat, switch to Ramuh using L2 and press Circle to activate Blind Justice. Clive enters a targeting mode that allows you to mark enemies with electrical projectiles. Move the targeting reticle across one or more enemies to lock on, then press Circle again to fire the lightning balls. Here's the important part: firing the projectiles isn't enough. After the lightning balls attach to an enemy, attack that enemy with your sword or another damaging ability to trigger their electrical discharge. You'll see the lightning balls detonate and release additional damage. Each successfully discharged lightning ball contributes toward the trophy. Repeat the process until you've discharged 50 lightning balls in total. You can discharge several during a single encounter, and your progress carries across multiple battles. Once you've reached 50 successful discharges, I Am the Thunder unlocks automatically. Ramuh gives Clive the power to unleash divine lightning upon his enemies. Naturally, the trophy requires him to do it 50 times, just to make absolutely certain everyone understands that he's the new electrician in Valisthea.

Tip

Fight groups of enemies to make this trophy easier. Blind Justice allows you to target multiple opponents, so try attaching several lightning balls before triggering their discharge with a damaging attack. You don't need to wait for every target to die. The electrical discharge itself is what matters. Ordinary enemies in Rosaria or Sanbreque are suitable for farming this trophy. If you're struggling to build progress, target a durable enemy, attach several lightning balls, and then attack to detonate them. You can check your progress using the PS5 trophy tracker.

Warning

The trophy requires 50 lightning balls to discharge, not merely 50 projectiles to be fired. If you launch Blind Justice and then defeat the enemy without triggering the attached projectiles, you may not receive the progress you expected. You must damage the marked enemy to detonate its lightning balls. The 50 discharges are cumulative, so you don't need to complete everything in one battle. Battles inside the Hall of Virtue don't contribute toward this trophy. Make sure Ramuh is the currently selected Eikon when attempting to activate Blind Justice.

How to Unlock

Deal at least 50,000 damage to a single enemy during one stagger window. This trophy requires you to combine powerful Eikonic abilities to inflict substantial damage before an enemy recovers from being staggered. You'll have opportunities to earn it during the later stages of your first playthrough, although it becomes significantly easier during New Game+. First, find a durable enemy or boss with enough health to survive your strongest attacks. Attack the enemy until its yellow Will gauge, displayed beneath its health bar, is nearly depleted. Before triggering the stagger, ensure your most powerful Eikonic abilities are ready. Once the enemy becomes staggered, immediately begin dealing damage. A particularly effective strategy is to use Shiva's Diamond Dust to rapidly increase the stagger damage multiplier. Then unleash powerful abilities such as Bahamut's Gigaflare, Odin's Level 5 Zantetsuken, or Ramuh's Judgment Bolt. You can also activate Clive's Limit Break to increase your damage output. Continue attacking until the cumulative damage dealt during that single stagger reaches 50,000. The trophy unlocks as soon as the required damage threshold is reached. You don't need to finish the enemy during the stagger. Only the damage total matters. Clive has several ways to defeat ordinary enemies, but this trophy asks him to unleash 50,000 damage on something that's already collapsed. Apparently, excessive force is considered an important professional skill in Valisthea.

Tip

Save this trophy until you've obtained Bahamut, Shiva, and Odin if you want the easiest approach. Diamond Dust is excellent for increasing the stagger damage multiplier, while Gigaflare and Zantetsuken provide enormous burst damage. Try building Zantetsuken to Level 5 before the enemy is staggered, allowing you to unleash it immediately. You can also use Lightning Rod alongside other abilities to generate additional damage. If you can't reach 50,000 during your first playthrough, try again on Final Fantasy Mode, where stronger equipment and increased damage output make the requirement much easier.

Warning

The 50,000 damage must be inflicted on one enemy during a single stagger period. Damage from multiple staggers doesn't combine. The enemy must actually be staggered. Simply dealing 50,000 damage during an ordinary battle won't count. Attacks performed while fully transformed into Ifrit during special Eikon battles are excluded. The Hall of Virtue doesn't count toward this trophy. Don't use all your strongest abilities immediately before triggering the stagger. If they're still recharging, you may miss your opportunity to reach the required damage total.

How to Unlock

Defeat 20 enemies while semi-primed using Clive's Limit Break ability. You'll unlock the ability to enter a semi-primed state during the main quest The Meaning of Life, shortly after completing Buried Memories. Once available, Clive's Limit Break gauge appears beneath his health bar. Build the gauge by fighting enemies, attacking successfully, and progressing through encounters. When at least one segment is available, press L3 and R3 simultaneously to activate Limit Break. Clive will become semi-primed, gaining enhanced attacks, increased combat effectiveness, and gradual health regeneration. While this transformation is active, defeat enemies using your normal attacks or Eikonic abilities. Each enemy defeated while Clive is semi-primed contributes toward the trophy. You don't need to defeat all 20 enemies during a single Limit Break activation. Your progress accumulates across multiple battles. Continue activating Limit Break and defeating enemies until you've reached 20 qualifying kills. The trophy unlocks automatically after your twentieth successful semi-primed defeat. You'll know you're performing the correct action when the combat notification Semi-Prime Finish appears. Clive's Limit Break essentially allows him to become a walking furnace with a sword. Unfortunately for Valisthea's monsters, his anger-management strategy involves setting himself on fire and charging directly at them.

Tip

The easiest approach is to fight groups of weaker enemies in the open world. Reduce their health using normal attacks, then activate Limit Break before delivering the finishing blows. This helps conserve your transformation gauge and allows you to defeat more enemies during each activation. Abilities with a wide attack radius, such as Scarlet Cyclone, can help eliminate several weakened enemies quickly. If you're struggling to accumulate enough kills, return to areas with lower-level enemies and repeat encounters.

Warning

Enemies must be defeated while Clive is actively semi-primed. Defeating enemies before activating Limit Break doesn't count. Simply activating Limit Break 20 times won't unlock the trophy. The combat notification Semi-Prime Finish is a useful indicator that a defeat has qualified. Battles inside the Hall of Virtue don't contribute to trophy progress. You can complete this trophy during your first playthrough, post-story cleanup, or New Game+. There's no need to grind it immediately after unlocking Limit Break.

How to Unlock

Land Gouge, Wicked Wheel, and Rook's Gambit while airborne before touching the ground. All three required abilities belong to Garuda and become available after acquiring her powers during the main story. Unlike most combat trophies, Never Coming Down requires a specific ability setup before attempting the combo. First, open the Abilities menu and unlock Rook's Gambit for 120 Ability Points. You'll also need Gouge and Wicked Wheel available. Because each Eikon normally has only two equipped ability slots, you must master one of the three Garuda abilities so it can be assigned to another Eikon. One straightforward option is to master Wicked Wheel, which requires 1,525 Ability Points in total. Next, open Gear & Eikons. Equip Garuda with Gouge and Rook's Gambit. Assign your mastered Wicked Wheel to Phoenix or another available Eikon. You should now have all three abilities equipped across two Eikons. Find a durable enemy that can survive the combination. A convenient target is the Bighorn found west of the Three Reeds obelisk in Rosaria. Approach the enemy and jump into the air. Activate Wicked Wheel while airborne. Quickly switch to Garuda using L2. Activate Rook's Gambit, followed by Gouge, before Clive lands. You don't have to defeat the enemy. You only need to land at least one hit from each of the three abilities during the same airborne sequence. If all three abilities connect before you touch the ground, Never Coming Down unlocks. Clive apparently isn't satisfied with launching himself into the air. He must also perform three separate magical attacks before landing, turning an ordinary monster encounter into an audition for Valisthea's most dangerous circus.

Tip

The Bighorn near Three Reeds is an excellent practice target because its large size makes connecting with airborne abilities easier. Mastering Wicked Wheel allows you to equip it on another Eikon, leaving both Garuda ability slots available for Gouge and Rook's Gambit. Arrange the abilities in a comfortable order before starting the encounter. A practical sequence is: Jump → Wicked Wheel → Switch to Garuda → Rook's Gambit → Gouge. You can perform the abilities in another order if you prefer. The trophy only requires all three to land before Clive touches the ground. Wait for the target to remain relatively stationary before attempting the combination.

Warning

All three required abilities must connect during one continuous airborne sequence. Landing between abilities resets the attempt, even if you've successfully hit the enemy with all three during the same battle. Simply activating the abilities isn't sufficient. At least one hit from each must connect with the target. You must master at least one of the three abilities to equip all three simultaneously across your Eikon loadout. Don't confuse upgrading an ability with mastering it. Mastery is the final investment that allows an ability to be assigned to other Eikons. Battles inside the Hall of Virtue don't count toward this trophy. If the enemy dies before you've landed all three abilities, find a tougher target or use weaker equipment to keep it alive longer.

How to Unlock

Inflict Permafrost on enemies 10 times by performing perfectly timed dodges with Shiva's Cold Snap ability. You'll unlock Shiva's Eikonic powers during the main story, beginning with Across the Narrow. Once Shiva becomes available, equip her as one of Clive's active Eikons under Gear & Eikons. During combat, switch to Shiva using L2. Cold Snap is Shiva's Eikonic Feat, activated by pressing Circle. Normally, Cold Snap allows Clive to slide across the battlefield while avoiding incoming attacks. However, performing the dodge at precisely the right moment triggers Permafrost, a powerful effect that temporarily freezes nearby enemies. Find an enemy with predictable attacks and allow it to approach. Just before the enemy's attack connects, press Circle to perform Cold Snap. If your timing is correct, the combat notification Permafrost will appear, confirming that you've successfully frozen the enemy. Repeat this process until you've triggered Permafrost 10 times. You can use the same enemy repeatedly, and your progress carries across multiple battles. Once you've performed your tenth successful Permafrost dodge, Oh, Snap! unlocks automatically. Clive has acquired the power to freeze his opponents solid, but Shiva apparently insists that he wait until they're about to punch him before using it. Magical ice powers are impressive. Magical ice powers with unnecessarily dramatic timing are even better.

Tip

The Bighorn located west of the Three Reeds obelisk in Rosaria is an excellent target. Its slow, recognizable melee attacks provide convenient opportunities to practice Cold Snap timing. Stand close enough to encourage the Bighorn to attack, then press Circle just before the strike lands. Look for the Permafrost notification to confirm each successful attempt. You don't need to defeat the enemy, so avoid using powerful offensive abilities while farming the trophy. Once you've mastered the timing, you can also use Permafrost to set up Cold-blooded, which requires defeating multiple frozen enemies simultaneously.

Warning

You must use Shiva's Cold Snap, not Clive's ordinary Precision Dodge. Pressing R1 at the correct moment won't contribute toward this trophy. You need to press Circle with Shiva selected. An ordinary Cold Snap dodge doesn't count unless it triggers Permafrost. The 10 successful dodges are cumulative, so you don't need to perform them during one battle or against 10 different enemies. Remove the Ring of Timely Evasion while attempting this trophy because automatic dodging can interfere with your manual Cold Snap timing. Battles in the Hall of Virtue don't count toward trophy progress.

How to Unlock

Execute and land two Heatwave Counters during a single battle. Heatwave is a Phoenix Eikonic Ability that becomes available early in the story, beginning with A Chance Encounter. Open the Abilities menu, select Phoenix's skill tree, and unlock Heatwave for 120 Ability Points. Next, equip Heatwave to one of your available Phoenix ability slots. Unlike an ordinary attack, Heatwave can counter incoming magical projectiles when activated at the correct moment. Find an enemy that regularly uses ranged attacks. An excellent location is Three Reeds in Rosaria. Fast travel to the Three Reeds obelisk and descend the slope to the west. Look for the flower-like enemies called Blossoms, which launch purple projectiles toward Clive. Allow one of these enemies to prepare a ranged attack. Just before the projectile reaches Clive, activate Heatwave. If your timing is correct, Clive will deflect the projectile and unleash a powerful counterattack. The combat notification Heatwave Counter confirms that you've performed the technique successfully. Allow the enemy to launch another projectile and repeat the process. Land two Heatwave Counters during the same encounter to unlock Packing Heat. Clive can summon enormous magical flames and unleash devastating sword attacks, but apparently he also needs to prove he can play tennis with incoming monster projectiles. Valisthea's sporting events must be terrifying.

Tip

Blossoms near Three Reeds are useful because their ranged attacks are relatively easy to recognize. Maintain some distance so you can clearly see the projectile traveling toward you. Wait until the projectile is close before activating Heatwave. Using the ability too early produces a normal attack instead of the required counter. If Torgal is attacking the enemy too aggressively, repeatedly command him to heal so the target survives long enough for your second counter. You can also attempt this against ranged enemies encountered during story missions or Stage Replay.

Warning

Both successful Heatwave Counters must occur during one battle. Performing one counter in two separate encounters won't count. Heatwave must counter a ranged projectile. Blocking or responding to an ordinary melee attack doesn't satisfy the requirement. The timing matters. Activating Heatwave while a projectile is still far away won't necessarily trigger its counterattack. Battles in the Hall of Virtue don't count toward trophy progress. If you're using the Ring of Timely Strikes, consider removing it so you can control exactly when Heatwave activates. A Ring of Timely Evasion can also interfere with deliberate counter timing, so manual control is recommended.

How to Unlock

Make an enemy strike the same Lightning Rod three times before it disappears. Lightning Rod is an Eikonic Ability belonging to Ramuh, which becomes available after progressing through Cid the Outlaw. Open the Abilities menu and unlock Lightning Rod for 120 Ability Points. Equip it to one of Ramuh's available ability slots. When activated, Lightning Rod creates a stationary electrical sphere that reacts when enemies attack it or when it receives damage. For this trophy, you need an enemy to strike the same Lightning Rod three times during a single activation. A convenient location is Three Reeds in Rosaria. Fast travel to the Three Reeds obelisk and descend the slope immediately west of the waypoint. You'll find a large bull-like enemy called Bighorn. Approach the Bighorn and begin the encounter. Position yourself a short distance away, then place Lightning Rod between yourself and the enemy. The Bighorn frequently charges toward Clive, making it a useful target for this challenge. Allow the enemy to attack through the rod, triggering its electrical reaction. Move around the rod to encourage the Bighorn to continue attacking through it. Repeat until the same Lightning Rod has been struck three times. Once the third qualifying strike connects before the rod disappears, Rod to Redemption unlocks. Clive has gained control over the legendary powers of Ramuh, but apparently his next assignment is convincing an oversized bull to run into an electrical hazard three times. Sometimes being a Dominant means becoming a very creative livestock manager.

Tip

The Bighorn near Three Reeds is particularly useful because it has substantial health and predictable attacks. Place Lightning Rod directly along the enemy's path rather than off to the side. Stand behind the rod so the Bighorn approaches it while attempting to attack Clive. Upgrading Lightning Rod can make this challenge easier by increasing its effectiveness and helping it remain active long enough for repeated strikes. Avoid using your strongest damaging abilities while attempting the trophy. You want the Bighorn to survive long enough to attack the rod three times.

Warning

All three strikes must hit the same Lightning Rod before it dissipates. Summoning three separate Lightning Rods and having each one struck once won't count. The trophy specifically requires enemy attacks to trigger the rod. Simply attacking it yourself three times doesn't satisfy the requirement. If the Lightning Rod disappears before the third strike, wait for the ability to recharge and begin another attempt. Battles in the Hall of Virtue don't count toward trophy progress. Be careful not to defeat the enemy before completing the third qualifying strike. If you're using accessories that automatically trigger attacks or abilities, consider removing them to maintain full control over the encounter.

How to Unlock

Perform three Precision Dodges while charging a single Megaflare. This trophy requires Bahamut's Wings of Light ability and precise dodge timing. Before attempting it, open the Abilities menu and upgrade Wings of Light for 750 Ability Points. This upgrade increases the maximum Megaflare charge level from 2 to 4, giving you enough room to perform three qualifying dodges during one charge. Next, equip Bahamut and find a durable enemy with predictable attacks. The Bighorn located west of the Three Reeds obelisk in Rosaria is an excellent choice. Approach the Bighorn and wait until it's about to begin attacking. Press Circle with Bahamut selected to activate Wings of Light and begin charging Megaflare. While the charge gauge is increasing, watch the enemy carefully. Just before an attack connects, press R1 to perform a Precision Dodge. If successful, the combat notification Megaflare Dodge will appear, and your Megaflare charge will increase. Continue avoiding the enemy's attacks and perform two additional Megaflare Dodges during the same charging sequence. You must complete all three Precision Dodges before the gauge reaches its maximum Level 4 charge. After the third successful dodge, Such Dodge, So Mega unlocks immediately. You don't need to release Megaflare afterward. Clive is attempting to charge an enormous magical attack while deliberately standing near an angry monster and dodging at the last possible second. Bahamut's powers are impressive, but his training exercises could definitely use a safety inspector.

Tip

The Bighorn near Three Reeds is recommended because its attacks are relatively slow and easy to anticipate. Wait until the enemy begins an attack before activating Wings of Light. This reduces the time spent charging before your first dodge. Press R1 just before the attack would hit Clive. Look for the Megaflare Dodge notification to confirm the action counted. Each successful dodge increases the charge level, so you'll need to perform all three in quick succession. If the gauge fills too early, fast travel back to Three Reeds to reset the encounter and try again. You can practice ordinary Precision Dodge timing in the Hall of Virtue, although the actual trophy must be earned during a qualifying battle.

Warning

You must upgrade Wings of Light before attempting this trophy. The default maximum Megaflare level is too low to provide enough charging capacity for three qualifying dodges. All three Precision Dodges must occur during one continuous Megaflare charge. Ordinary dodges don't count. They must be correctly timed Precision Dodges that trigger Megaflare Dodge. Once the gauge reaches Level 4, it's fully charged, and additional dodges no longer count toward the requirement. If you release Megaflare before completing your third dodge, you'll need to begin a new attempt. Remove the Ring of Timely Evasion while working on this trophy because automatic dodging can interfere with the required manual timing. Battles inside the Hall of Virtue don't count toward trophy progress.

How to Unlock

Block 10 enemy attacks using Titan's Titanic Block ability. You'll unlock Titan's Eikonic powers through the main story during Bolts from the Blue. After acquiring Titan, equip him as one of Clive's active Eikons. During combat, switch to Titan using L2. Press and hold Circle to activate Titanic Block, causing Clive to raise a powerful defensive barrier around himself. While Titanic Block is active, allow an enemy to strike you. If the incoming attack can be blocked, Titan's ability will absorb the hit and contribute toward the trophy. Repeat this process until you've successfully blocked 10 attacks. Unlike Beat Rocking Blocks, Untouchable doesn't require perfectly timed blocks or follow-up counterattacks. Ordinary blocks are sufficient. You can complete the requirement across multiple encounters, so there's no need to remain in the same battle until all 10 attacks have been blocked. Once you've blocked your tenth qualifying attack, Untouchable unlocks automatically. Titan transforms Clive into a walking fortress capable of absorbing powerful enemy attacks. Naturally, the trophy rewards him for standing perfectly still and allowing monsters to punch him repeatedly. Sometimes the best offense really is refusing to participate.

Tip

Find an ordinary melee enemy with predictable attacks. Switch to Titan and hold Circle as the enemy approaches. Allow the opponent to attack your guard repeatedly until you've accumulated enough blocks. The Bighorn near Three Reeds in Rosaria is a useful target because its attacks are relatively easy to recognize. You can also earn Untouchable while practicing the Precision Blocks needed for Beat Rocking Blocks. If you're attempting both trophies, start by learning basic Titanic Block timing before moving on to the more demanding counterattack requirement.

Warning

Titanic Block must successfully defend against an incoming attack. Simply holding Circle without being struck doesn't contribute toward the trophy. Some enemy attacks cannot be blocked normally, so use straightforward melee opponents rather than relying on complicated boss attacks. You don't need to perform a Precision Block for Untouchable. Perfect timing is only important for the separate Beat Rocking Blocks trophy. Battles in the Hall of Virtue don't count toward this trophy. If you have the Ring of Timely Evasion equipped, consider removing it while farming blocks. Automatic dodging can prevent incoming attacks from connecting with Titanic Block.

How to Unlock

Defeat an eligible boss without taking any damage. This trophy rewards you for completing a qualifying boss encounter perfectly, meaning Clive must avoid every damaging attack throughout the fight. One of the earliest and easiest opportunities is Midnight Raven during the main quest Fanning Embers. Before reaching the boss, create a manual save if possible. Equip the Ring of Timely Evasion if you want to make the challenge easier. This accessory automatically dodges many incoming attacks and doesn't disable trophies. Progress through The Greatwood until you encounter Midnight Raven. During the fight, avoid rushing into unnecessary attacks. Instead, let the boss finish an attack sequence before retaliating with your strongest Eikonic abilities. Phoenix's Rising Flames is particularly useful for dealing reliable damage during openings. Keep enough distance to recognize Midnight Raven's movements, and allow the Ring of Timely Evasion to handle attacks it can automatically avoid. Be cautious when using Phoenix Shift, Lunge, or aerial combinations, because automatic evasion may not activate while Clive is committed to certain animations. Defeat Midnight Raven without taking damage to earn a Medal of Valor and unlock the trophy. If you're hit, reload a save from before the encounter and try again. Clive is expected to fight an armed assassin flawlessly while traveling through a monster-infested forest. Apparently, even the combat instructors in Valisthea believe that taking a single scratch is unacceptable.

Tip

Midnight Raven is a strong early opportunity, but you don't have to earn this trophy during your first encounter with him. After unlocking Stage Replay at the Arete Stone, you can revisit The Greatwood with stronger equipment and additional Eikonic abilities. Late-game skills such as Gigaflare can dramatically shorten the fight, reducing the number of attacks you need to avoid. The Ring of Timely Evasion is particularly helpful if you're struggling with precise dodge timing. Avoid equipping the Ring of Timely Strikes when attempting this trophy, because its automatic combinations may cause Clive to perform attacks that interfere with automatic dodging.

Warning

Not every boss in Final Fantasy XVI qualifies for this trophy. Midnight Raven is one of the confirmed eligible encounters, making him a reliable choice. Taking damage and then healing back to full health doesn't count. You must complete the entire qualifying encounter without suffering damage. Be careful during cinematic clashes and scripted combat sequences, as mistakes during these events can also invalidate a perfect run. The Ring of Timely Evasion doesn't guarantee complete invulnerability. Certain attacks and animations still require attention. If you attempt the trophy through Stage Replay, remember that you cannot create manual saves within the replay itself. Taking damage may mean replaying the stage to attempt the boss again.