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Final Fantasy 16 (FF16)

Will o' the Wykes Ability Effects and Cooldown

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Will o' the Wykes is one of the abilities of Ifrit in Final Fantasy 16 (FF16). Read on to learn how to unlock and use Will o' the Wykes, its ability upgrades, effects, AP cost, and more!

Will o' the Wykes Overview

Overview and Effects

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Will o' the Wykes
FF16 - Attack FF16 - 1 Star
FF16 - Stagger FF16 - 2 Star
Description
Summon a storm of fireballs that circle about Clive, damaging nearby targets, while also absorbing damage.
Ability Cooldown 35 seconds

Techniques

Technique Command
Will-o' -the-Wykes Strike a single target with a Will-o'-the-Wykes fireball multiple times.

How to Unlock Will o' the Wykes

Unlock Ifrit During The Meaning of Life

Will o' the Wykes is unlocked by gaining the power of Ifrit during the quest, The Meaning of Life. You may need to complete or encounter a certain story section in order to unlock this ability.

The Meaning of Life Walkthrough

How to Use Will o' the Wykes

Use Before Starting a Combo

The flame orbs created by Will o' the Wykes can both deal and absorb damage. If you use this ability before starting a combo, it will deal continuous damage to enemies you make contact with, as well as protect you from incoming attacks that may interrupt your chain.

Will o' the Wykes AP Cost and Upgrades

Base Ability and Upgrade Cost

AP Cost Added Effect
Base 100 -
Upgrade 600 Increases fireball count, enhancing potency while nullifying up to four attacks.
Mastery 1000 Allows assignment to any Eikon.

Clive can learn and upgrade Abilities by spending Ability Points (AP) obtained through enemy combat and through completion of Main Quests, Side Quests, or even Hunt Board Quests.

How to Learn and Upgrade Abilities and Skills

Final Fantasy 16 (FF16) Related Guides

FF16 - Abilities

List of All Abilities and Skills

All Ifrit Abilities

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