A Chance Encounter Walkthrough Guide for FF16 (Final Fantasy 16). Includes Walkthrough Chart, how to beat the boss, and tips!
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A Chance Encounter Walkthrough
Follow The Path at The Nysa Defile
Follow the path at The Nysa Defile. If lost, you can press and hold R3 to be guided to the to the objective location.
At The Open Area Fight The Dominant Of Shiva
As you progress The Nysa Defile, a scene will appear that will start a battle against the Dominant of Shiva. Defeat all of the enemies.
Battle Tiamat
After defeating the Dominant of Shiva, you will face another battle with Tiamat.
Warp To The Hideaway
Open the World Map and select The Hideaway.
Cid's Hideaway GuideHow To Beat Shiva's Dominant
Defeat the weaker enemies first.Learn the timing to counter various Attack patterns of enemies.Use Heatwave to repel Magic Attacks.Evade Blizzaga by looking at the shadow on the ground.Defeat Weaker Enemies First
It's hard to fight if you leave soldiers around, so wipe them out first to create a three-on-one situation.
Respond To A Variety Of Attack Patterns
Eikon Shiva's Dominant has many Attack patterns, so watch its motion carefully and avoid it. Basically, after Evading Magic, you will have a gap, so pack up and Aim for Attack.
Frontal Charge Attack
Shiva's Dominant will fly and attack towards you. If you time it well, you can easily move on to counterattack.
Magic Arrow Shots
The AoE is small and the attack speed is also slow so you can easily dodge it by moving sideways.
Three Ice Blades
The charge time is pretty long so prepare for dodging once it starts. It is recommended to move to pack Phoenix Shift immediately after dodging for counter.
Ice Flower Around The Body
When a shadow of ice forms around your body, it signals the start of the attack so prepare for dodging. After it is activated, there is time to attack the enemy.
Magic Attacks Can Be Repelled With Heatwave
By using the "Heatwave" Abilities of Phoenix at the right time, you can repel Magic Attacks. This attack is not automatically learned so make sure to learn it from Abilities
Ability And Feat GuideEvade Blizzaga By Looking At The Shadows
If you reduce the Dominant's HP to some extent, she will launch Blizzaga. It is a wide-range Attack Magic, but you can evade it by watching the shadow of ice on the ground. Dodge the moves until the magic is over.
▶ How To Beat Shiva's DominantHow To Beat Tiamat
Basically Evade → Attack and aim for 100% Staggers.Be careful of Magic Attacks when using Phoenix Shift.Magic Attacks can be repelled by Heatwave.Prioritize evading the enemy's Magic Sword RuinStagger The Enemies By Attacking After Dodging
The enemy's behavior is monotonous, you just need to dodge their attack and attack after. After dodging, try to gain as many attacks as possible in a row and aim for a 100% Stagger.
Stagger GuideBeware Of Magic Attacks When Trying To Get Close
It is effective to use Phoenix Shift to get close to the enemy. However, if the enemy launches a Magic Attack, you will take damage and will not be able to get close, so watch the enemy's motion before using it.
h3: Magic Attacks Can Be Repelled With Heatwave.By using the "Heatwave" ability of Phoenix at the right time, you can repel Magic Attacks. Heatwave needs to be learned manually so make sure to learn this ability from Ability Screen
Ability And Feat GuidePrioritize Evade When The Enemy Use Magic Sword Ruin
Magic Sword Ruin Combo
- 1. 2 Consecutive Attacks
- 2. Sideward Slash
- 3. Dash and Blast Attack
After you have to reduce HP to a certain extent, Tiamat will start using "Magic Sword Ruin". There are 3 stages of continuous attacks so it is better to focus on dodging before moving on to Attack.
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Gigas
Morbol
Knight of the Blinding Dawn
Eikon of Fire
Shiva's Dominant
Tiamat
Fafnir
Midnight Raven
Chirada
Chirada & Suparna
Benedikta
Garuda
Knight of the Dying Sun
Iron Giant
Infernal Eikon
Imperial Cannonier
Akashic Dragon
Typhon
Republic War Panther
Akashic Morbol
Flame Lizard
Liquid Flame
Coeurl
Hugo
Undertaker
Titan
White Dragon
Necrophobe
Bahamut
Sleipnir
Barnabas (1st)
Control Node
Aurum Giant
Barnabas (2nd)
Behemoth
Ultima
Final Boss
