Final Fantasy XVI
Final Fantasy XVI

Recommended Builds: Early Game

Recommended early-game combat builds for Clive in Final Fantasy XVI, focusing on Phoenix and Garuda abilities for effective combat.

Phoenix & Garuda Focus

In the early game, your primary Eikons will be Phoenix and Garuda. Focus on upgrading 'Rising Flame' and 'Gouge'.

  • Phoenix Shift: Excellent for closing gaps and dodging.
  • Rising Flame: Good for launching enemies and dealing burst damage.
  • Deadly Embrace: Crucial for pulling smaller enemies and interrupting larger ones.
  • Gouge: Rapid hits that quickly build the stagger gauge.

Strategy: Use Phoenix Shift to engage, chain sword combos, then use Gouge to build stagger. Finish with Rising Flame for damage. Deadly Embrace is your go-to for crowd control or interrupting dangerous attacks.