How to Use Precision Dodge Effectively

You can perform a precision dodge by evading at the right time during an opponent's attack in Final Fantasy 16 (FF16). Read on to learn how to perform a precision dodge, tips for making precision dodges easier, recommended accessories, and how to unlock the Such Dodge, So Mega trophy.

How to Use Precision Dodge

Dodge an Attack Right Before it Hits

To perform a Precision Dodge, press the Dodge button (R1 by default) just as an attack is about to hit.

This will only work during the small time window before the attack hits; pressing Dodge too early or too late will not make the precision dodge register.

Precision Dodge Effects and How to Unlock

Follow Up with Precision Counter

When you successfully perform a precision dodge, the enemy will get slowed and become vulnerable to a Precision Counter.

To perform a precision counter, press the Attack or Magic button immediately after the precision dodge.
List of Controls and Best Settings to Use

Tips to Do Precision Dodge Easier

Equip Timely Accessories

If you're having difficulty dodging, consider equipping the Ring of Timely Focus, which triggers a QTE where time is slowed before an attack hits. All your dodges will become precision dodges when done during these QTEs.

You can also consider the Ring of Timely Evasion, which makes you auto-dodge attacks without pressing the Dodge button. However, these dodges are not guaranteed to be precision dodges.
Timely Accessories Guide

Upgrade in the Ability Menu

When you upgrade and master the Precision Dodge ability, the trigger window for the precision dodge will be extended. You'll need 500 Ability Points to master this ability.

Note that you don't need to do this if you follow the tip above of having the Ring of Timely Focus equipped.

How to Learn and Upgrade Abilities and Skills

Precision Dodge Recommended Accessories

Precision Dodge Accessories
Berserker Ring Ring of Timely Focus

Berserker Ring

Accessory	Effect / How to Get
Berserker Ring	Temporarily increases attack proficiency with each precision dodge. Reward from the "Pillow Talk" donation at the Patron's Whisper for reaching 85 Renown.

The Berserker Ring is one of the best accessories in the game and requires precision dodges to activate. Its effect increases Clive's attack with precision dodges, making it suitable for aggressive yet evasive playstyles.

Best Accessories to Equip

Ring of Timely Focus

Accessory	Effect / How to Get
Ring of Timely Focus	When equipped, time slows before an evadable enemy attack strikes Clive. No effect when equipped with the Ring of Timely Evasion. Acquired from the beginning of the game.

As noted above, the Ring of Timely Focus makes it much easier to perform precision dodges. You can equip this along with the Berserker Ring to great effect.

Precision Dodge Unlockable Trophy

Unlock Such Dodge, So Mega Trophy

Bronze	Such Dodge, So Mega
	Execute a Precision Dodge 3 times while charging a single Megaflare (excluding battles in Hall of Virtue). ・How to Use Precision Dodge Effectively

For the Such Dodge, So Mega trophy, you'll need to have Bahamut's ability to charge up a Megaflare. Time your evasions right while charging to score three precision dodges for this trophy.

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