FF16 | The Hand Of Hyperion Walkthrough Guide | Final Fantasy 16

The Hand of Hyperion for Final Fantasy 16 (FF16). Includes how to unlock, Chronolith Trials, map & location, rewards, trial of fire, tips, & more for Final Fantasy XVI (FFXVI).

The Hand Of Hyperion - Location & Rewards

Where To Find The Hand Of Hyperion?

Map	Location

Rewards List

Accessories Include In The Rewards

Name	Effect
The Favor of Fire Flames of Rebirth	Flames of Rebirth damage increases by 8%

The Hand Of Hyperion - Fire Trial Walkthrough

Increase Level & Upgrade Equipment

If you are planning to challenge the Chronolith Trials first, that can be found in various places, except for Eikon (abilities) you can challenge right away with your normal items. Auto-type accessories can also be used so if you feel it is difficult, try reviewing your equipment or raising your level.

Abilities & Feat

Name	Best Use
Phoenix Shift	Feat Quickly move on to the next enemy and connect to a combo. It is excellent as a starting attack.
Rising Flames	Good to use immediately when available due to short cooldown. This can effectively reduce the Will Gauge of target that can 100% stagger.
Scarlet Cyclone	Cooldown is shortened and the power is increased when receiving an attack while in use which is ideal to use it while getting hit by small enemies.
Heatwave	If you shoot it in response to an enemy's magic attack, not only can you nullify it but you can also greatly reduce the cooldown and increase the power so use this when dealing with enemy's magic.
Flames of Rebirth	Can handle multiple enemies and bosses but the cooldown is quite long. Use it for multiple small enemies including bosses and for inflicting damage to bosses when staggered.

How To Unlock & Increase Time Limit

There is a bonus technique that increases the time limit for each stage and achieving it is useful for clearing the stage. The starting point is to check which attack can achieve the bonus so check the following and the ability-specific bonuses below.

Time Bonus List

Common Stage Bonus Technique

1. 8s

   Shift Combo
   Continuously hit an enemy on the ground with attacks from Shift Strike
2. 8s

   Double Shift
   Apply Shift Shot twice to airborne target
3. 3s

   Punish
   Hit the follow-up Punish on an enemy that has been knocked down
4. 1s

   Precision Dodge
   Avoid enemy attacks with Precision Dodge
5. 3s

   Ability Finish
   Attack and defeat the enemy with abilities
6. 5s

   Multi Burst
   Use Magic Burst 10 times

Extra Bonus

1. 3s

   First Bonus
   Achieve 1 type of bonus techniques
2. 5s

   3 Bonuses
   Achieve 1 bonus three times
3. 5s

   Bonus x3
   Achieve 3 types of bonus techniques
4. 8s

   6 Bonuses
   Achieve 6 types of bonus techniques
5. 20s

   Achieve all bonuses
   Achieve all types of bonus techniques
6. 3s

   All Bonuses
   Achieve different bonus consecutively in a short period of time

The Hand Of Hyperion Stage 1 Walkthrough

Equipped Abilities

1. Phoenix
   Rising FlamesScarlet Cyclone

Specific Bonus Technique

1. 12s

   Rising Finish
   Use Rising Flames to launch and defeat while they are airborne.
2. 12s

   Collateral Cyclone
   Hit two enemies simultaneously with Scarlet Cyclone

Stage 1-1 Walkthrough

Melee Attack that makes it easy to earn a stage 1-1 bonus

1. Shift Strike + Normal x3
   ▶ While moving ▶ ▶ ▶
2. Punish
   To staggered target
3. Scarlet Cyclone
   +
4. Phoenix Shift
   
5. Rising Flames
   +
6. Shift Strike + Normally x3 → Punish defeats the remaining enemy

Basically, it is a Shift Strike then Normal x3 down, and it is a movement to pierce the end with Punish. If the enemy is hard, defeat it with "Punish → Burning Blade".

Stage 1-2 Walkthrough

Melee Attack that makes it easy to earn a stage 1-2 bonuses

1. Shift Strike + Normal x3
   ▶ While moving ▶ ▶ ▶
2. Punish
   To staggered target
3. Scarlet Cyclone
   +
4. To airborne target Shift Shot
   ▶ While moving
5. Downthrust
   Air +
6. Rising Flames
   +
7. To airborne target Shift Shot
   ▶ While moving
8. Downthrust
   Air +
9. Shift Strike + Normal x3 → Punish clears the remaining enemy

Similar in 1-1, there are only mob enemies so the moves are the same. However, since mob airborne enemies only appear here in Stage 1, be sure to use Shift Shot twice on airborne enemies.

Stage 1-3 Walkthrough

▲Taken in the Final Chronolith Trials. Use abilities as frequent as possible because of the difficulty.

Melee Attack that makes it easy to earn bonuses of stage 1-3

1. General + Magic Burst x4
   Ground ▶ repeat 4 times
2. Shift Strike
   ▶ While moving
3. Scarlet Cyclone
   +
4. Rising Flames
   +
5. Limit Break
   ▶
6. Defeat enemies by using abilities as soon as they become available

To achieve the remaining bonus, which is "hit magic burst 10 times," repeat □ → △. Once all bonuses have been achieved, it is okay to push through with abilities and limit break. If the enemy is hard, use abilities to achieve the bonus.

The Hand Of Hyperion Stage 2 Walkthrough

Equipped Abilities

1. Phoenix
   HeatwaveScarlet Cyclone

Specific Bonus Technique

1. 12s

   Heatwave Counter
   Use Heatwave to cancel out the enemy's magic then immediately perform a counterattack with Heatwave.
2. 12s

   Collateral Cyclone
   Use Scarlet Cyclone to hit both enemies at the same time.

Stage 2-1 Walkthrough

Melee Attack that makes it easy to earn a stage 2-1 bonus

1. Shift Strike
   ▶ While moving
2. Scarlet Cyclone
   +
3. Stay away from Guardian
4. For Magic bullets Heatwave
   Timely +
5. Shift Strike
   ▶ While moving
6. General + Magic Burst x4
   Ground ▶ Repeat 4 times
7. Use abilities as soon as they become available to defeat enemies.

First, use Scarlet Cyclone to defeat small enemies altogether. Even if you can't defeat them all, you can usually involve them by countering Guardian's Magic bullets with Heatwave. In addition, when facing Guardian alone, always aim for Precision Dodge during combat. It is okay to use the limit break when available.

Stage 2-2 Walkthrough

Melee Attack that makes it easy to earn bonuses of stage 2-2

1. Shift Strike + Normal x3
   ▶ While moving ▶ ▶ ▶
2. Punish
   To staggered target
3. Scarlet Cyclone
   +
4. For Magic bullets Heatwave
   Timely +
5. Shift Strike + Normal x3 → Punish to clear the remaining enemies

If the abilities are not yet ready, repeat Shift Strike + Normal x3 → Punish. The spherical enemies shoot magic bullets when they move away but you can counter them with Heatwave and save a lot of time.

Stage 2-3 Walkthrough

Melee Attack that makes it easy to earn bonuses of stage 2-3

1. To airborne target Shift Shot
   ▶ While moving
2. Downthrust
   Airborne +
3. Repeat the steps above
4. To fire bomb Heatwave
   Timely +
5. Scarlet Cyclone
   +
6. Use abilities as soon as they become available to defeat enemies. (Stop at abilities)

First, hit the airborne enemies twice with Shift Shot to achieve a bonus. If there are still small targets left, counter the flame bullets fired from a distance with Heatwave or use Scarlet Cyclone to knock them down. In addition, utilize Magic Burst while evading to achieve other bonuses during the solo phase.

The Hand Of Hyperion Stage 3 Walkthrough

Equipped Abilities

1. Phoenix
   HeatwaveFlames of Rebirth

Specific Bonus Technique

1. 12s

   Heatwave Counter
   Use Heatwave to cancel out the enemy's magic then immediately perform a counterattack with Heatwave.
2. 15s

   Flames of Punishment
   Stagger the target with Flames of Rebirth

Stage 3-1 Walkthrough

Melee Attack that makes it easy to earn a stage 3-1 bonus

1. Phoenix Shift
   
2. Flames of Rebirth
   +
3. General + Magic Burst x4
   Ground ▶ Repeat 4 times
4. Magic bullet Heatwave
   Timely +

First, use Flames of Rebirth to defeat all the small target then aim for Precision Dodge and use Heatwave in response to the enemy's Firaga.

Stage 3-2 Walkthrough

Melee Attack that makes it easy to earn bonuses of stage 3-2

1. Shift Strike + Normal x3
   ▶ While moving ▶ ▶ ▶
2. Punish
   To staggered target
3. To airborne target Shift Shot
   ▶ While moving
4. Magic bullet Heatwave
   Timely +
5. Shift Strike + Normal x3 → Punish to clear the remaining enemies

The basic strategy is to repeat Shift Strike + Normal x3 → Punish. It saves time if you can match the enemy's long-range attacks.

Stage 3-3 Walkthrough

Melee Attack that makes it easy to earn a stage 3-3 bonus

1. * Fight by staying close to The Undertaker
2. Precision Strike
   Timely ▶
3. Match Lich's attack with Heatwave
4. Limit Break
   ▶
5. Match Lich's attack with Heatwave
6. Stagger the target with Flames of Rebirth
7. General + Magic Burst x4
   Ground ▶ Repeat 4 times
8. Use abilities as soon as they become available to defeat enemies.(Stop at abilities)

Prioritize to fight and not to get hit by The Undertaker's attacks. When the Lich is away, sword flashes are thrown so counter it with Heatwave. If you can counter the sword flashes twice, one of them gets staggered so use Flames of Rebirth and defeat the one who got staggered.

The Hand Of Hyperion Stage 4 Boss Walkthrough

Equipped Abilities

1. Phoenix
   Rising FlamesFlames of Rebirth

How To Defeat Plague

Boss Walkthrough & Tips

Always Use Rising Flames

Rising Flames has a short cooldown and cannot connect to combos so use it as much as possible when available.

Get Out Of Range To Avoid Quake

If you are inside the red circle that appears on the ground, you are going to be attacked by Quega. Prioritize dodging and try to avoid it by moving away from the red circle.

Move Back When Accumulation Starts

If Plague starts to accumulate, a ranged attack comes a few seconds later. Since it is not a wide range, you can avoid it just by moving away when you see it starts to accumulate.

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