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The Meaning of Life Main Quest Walkthrough
Final Fantasy XVI

The Meaning of Life Main Quest Walkthrough

Defeat Imperials in Eastpool in final fantasy xvi. Learn Ifrit's new abilities: Will-o'-the-Wykes, Limit Break, and Ignition.

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Defeat Imperials in Eastpool in final fantasy xvi. Learn Ifrit's new abilities: Will-o'-the-Wykes, Limit Break, and Ignition.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    After the events in the catacombs under Phoenix Gate, you gain access to three new Eikonic Abilities tied to Ifrit: Will-o'-the-Wykes, Limit Break, and Ignition.
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    Navigate to the Abilities tab in the main menu to view these abilities.
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    Will-o'-the-Wykes surrounds Clive with fire orbs that absorb two attacks (four if upgraded) and deals damage/stagger to nearby enemies.
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    Ignition is a multi-hit charge attack effective against groups of enemies, requiring sustained contact against larger foes.
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    Limit Break is a passive ability that consumes the Limit Gauge to buff Clive, doubling spells, increasing potency of Charged Magic, Magic Burst, and Precision Shot by 10%, increasing Eikonic Ability potency by 10%, slowly restoring HP, increasing Defense by 10%, and preventing stagger when taking damage.
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    The Limit Gauge fills as you deal or take damage; upgrading yields a second gauge, and mastering yields a third.
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    Best used when an enemy is staggered, near death, or caught in a combo.
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    Invest in these skills as you see fit.
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    Follow the linear path from the Dim obelisk towards Eastpool, heading southeast.
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    On the way, you will find two item pickups: a High Potion and a Potion.
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    Upon reaching Eastpool, grab a third Potion and open the gate to find Imperial forces.
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    Fight through the Imperial forces, starting with Imperial Legionnaires, joined by Imperial Astrologers and Imperial War Wyrms as you progress.
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    Ranged opponents will increase, and Imperial Captains will appear, who are sturdier and guard against frontal attacks. Use Burning Blade to break their guard.
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    After defeating the lesser foes, an Imperial Champion will appear.

How to Defeat the Imperial Champion:

  1. The Imperial Champion wields a massive maul and can perform two swings and an overhead slam. These attacks are well-telegraphed and can be dodged.
  2. The Imperial Champion is accompanied by two Imperial Astrologers.
  3. The primary threat is the Imperial Champion's Divine Hammer attack, which causes pillars of light to erupt from the ground after a warm-up animation. These pillars have minor tracking; run sideways to avoid them.
  4. After defeating the Imperial Champion, you will be treated to cutscenes.
  5. Travel back to The Hideaway to begin the next quest,

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