Who Are The Dominants In FF16?

Curious about who the Dominants are in Final Fantasy XVI? Discover the powerful individuals who wield Eikons, their elements, and their roles in the story.

Alright, let's talk about the big players in Final Fantasy XVI: the Dominants. These are the folks who have an Eikon's immense power living inside them. Normally, there's only supposed to be one Dominant for each element, but FFXVI throws a curveball right at the start with Ifrit showing up and taking down the Phoenix. It's a pretty wild introduction!

The game introduces us to nine Dominants in total, each tied to a specific Eikon and element. You'll meet most of them pretty early on, though Bahamut and Odin are the last ones to make their appearance. It's important to know that Eikons don't just hop to a new person when one is defeated; they're born into their Dominants. Joshua and Clive are prime examples of this.

Clive has this really unique ability to actually absorb Eikon powers, which is pretty fascinating. He doesn't become the Eikon himself, but he can tap into their strength. We see this happen early on with the Phoenix, and again after he absorbs Garuda's power. The exact rules about how Eikon powers work aren't super clear, but they're absolutely central to the story, so definitely keep an eye on how these powers manifest and are used throughout your playthrough.

For more details on how to master each Eikon's unique abilities, be sure to check out our specific guides on the Phoenix, Garuda, Ramuh, and Titan!