Limit Break guide for Final Fantasy 16 (FF16). Guide includes how to Limit Break, how to charge, how to upgrade/enhance, Limit Break effects, and more about Final Fantasy XVI!
Battle & Combat System GuideLimit Break - How To Do & How To Charge
| Limit Break Specifications | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Activated R3+L3 when there is at least one gauge |
| 2 | Limit Break gauge is increased by Attack |
| 3 | Each Ability is increased during Limit Break ┗ Attack behavior is changed ┗ Magic increases to 2 shots ┗ Power of Charge Shot/Magic Burst/Precision Shot increased by 1.1x ┗ Automatic HP recovery ┗ Defense increased by 1.1x ┗ Does not react when hit by Attack ┗ Does not die when hit by Attack |
When There Is At Least One Gauge, R3+L3 Activates Limit Break
When the Limit Break gauge is at least one gauge below the Vitality Gauge, R3+L3 activates the Limit Break. During a Limit Break, attributes such as Attack, Speed Up, and Automatic Recovery are enhanced, giving you an advantage in battle.
Can Be Ended By Pressing R3+L3 Again
During a Limit Break, you can deactivate it by pressing R3+L3. Note that the gauge will be empty.
How To Accumulate The Limit Break Gauge
| Main Ways To Accumulate Gauge | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Attack |
| 2 | Receive damage from an enemy |
| 3 | Achieve combos |
| 4 | Precision Dodge |
The Limit Break Gauge increases when attacking or taking damage. The gauge is especially easy to accumulate when Precision Dodge and combos are performed.
Dodge Guide - How To Precision DodgeEnhancing Abilities Increases The Maximum Number Of Gauges
The maximum number of gauges can be increased by strengthening the Limit Breaks in abilities. The initial value starts at 2 gauges, but it increases to 3 gauges by strengthening and up to 4 by making it MASTER.
How To Upgrade/Enhance Abilities For Limit Breaks
Use While 100% Staggered To Do Heavy Damage With Aim
Attack speed is increased, magic is increased to 2 shots, and damage is increased. Especially during 100% Staggered, the damage will increase up to 1.5 times if you keep attacking, so you can aim for big damage by combining Limit Break.
Means Of Recovery When Potion Runs Out
During Limit Break, the player does not become stunned in battle and has automatic HP recovery, so it is easy to recover from a poor situation. It is also useful to use Limit Break as a means of recovery when your Potion is about to run out.
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