Best Settings and How to Change

This is a comprehensive guide on the list of controls and best settings for Final Fantasy 16 (FF16). Read on to learn about the best settings, how to change the settings, and a list of controls for FF16!

Best Settings

List of the Best Settings to Change

Voice-over Language and game performance is up to your own preference.

Turn Off Motion Blur

The new motion blur setting in Update 1.03 will grant players the option to reduce or completely turn off motion blur. This is a great addition for players susceptible to motion sickeness while playing. We recommend configuring the slider to 0 to eliminate motion blur completely. If you still want the feature at a minimum, we suggest putting it at 2.

How to Turn Off Motion Blur

Player Follow for Movement and Attack

The new update also introduce the Player Follow camera setting for Movement and Attack. Turning this off will stop the camera from following Clive around during movement or combat.

We recommend turning the Player Follow (Movement) off while still keeping Player Follow (Attack) on. The former will give you more autonomy in seeing what the area has to offer while exploring while the latter can help you focus on your target, making it easier to time precision dodges or parries.

Visual Alerts for Accessibility

Visual alerts are accessibility settings for people who need them. Toggling these settings will allow players to have better visual cues for combat, notifications during exploration, and the like.

Choose Story Focused Mode for Easier Gameplay

For the game's difficulty, you'll be given a choice between two modes. If you want to have an easier time with the game, or if you're unsure which to pick, pick Story Focused Mode. In this mode, players will be given a set of gear called Timely Accessories, which can aid Clive in combat through quick time events.

You can change this later if you find the game to be too easy and want more of a challenge.

Story and Action Focused Modes Explained

Set Camera Sensitivity to Your Own Preference

This settings determines how fast the camera will respond to the movement of your right analog stick. Set this up based on your preference. Since update 1.03, camera sensitivity can now be increased from 10 to 20 units.

Maximize Screen Brightness

It is important to set your Screen Brightness to 10 as there are a lot of dark places in Valisthea. Having maximum screen brightness isn't too bright as well, but adjust according to your preference!

How to Adjust Screen Brightness

Choose Graphics for Good Visuals

To fully enjoy the game's beautiful graphics, action, and cutscenes, it's recommended to choose Graphics for Game Performance! This is the recommended choice if you chose Story Focused Mode.

If you want a smoother experience, you can switch to Frame Rate Mode for game performance later.

Should You Play on Graphics or Framerate Mode?

How to Change Settings

Open the Menu and Go to System Tab

Open the Menu screen and go to the System Tab. You can save or load your game and tweak all the settings to your heart's content.

You Cannot Change Game Mode in Combat

You cannot switch between story and actin focused during combat. Defeat all the enemies first or flee from them, and then you can switch the settings.

Change Settings at the Start of the Game

Once you launch the game for the first time, a you can adjust a couple of settings already, as well as picking which mode you want to experience.

Should You Choose Story Focused or Action Focused Mode?

List of Controls for FF16

Overworld Controls

Button	Action
	Move
	Camera
	Animal Instinct
	Reset Camera/Cycle Target (When Locked On)
+	Limit Break
	Lock On
	Cycle Eikons
	Evade
Hold	Ready Eikonic Abilities
+	Taunt
	Use Shortcuts and Pet Commands
	Cycle Shortcuts and Pet Commands
	Magic
	Eikonic Feat
	Jump
	Melee Attack
	Main Menu

The controls listed are for the default controls in the PS5. There are two other controller layouts with different configurations that you can change the controls to.

Eikon Controls

Phoenix Controls

Button	Action
	Fire
	Aim
	Evade

The Phoenix is one of the Eikons that the player can use in battle against other Eikons. While using Phoenix, players will have a different set of controls that allows the Eikon to breathe fire towards enemies, evade incoming attacks, and more.

Phoenix Summon Guide and How to Use

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