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Downthrust Ability Effects and Cooldown

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

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Downthrust Overview

Overview and Effects

FF16 - Downthrust
Downthrust
FF16 - Attack FF16 - Half Star
FF16 - Stagger FF16 - Half Star
Description
Use x + □ while in the air to slice down.
Ability Cooldown N/A

Details and Use Cases

Recommended Use
- Can parry enemy attacks when timed precisely.

Techniques

Technique Command
Downthrust Strike an enemy with Downthrust.
Extreme Downthrust Strike an enemy from an extended height with a mastered Downthrust.

How to Unlock Downthrust

One of Clive's Starting Abilities

FF16 - Clive
Downthrust is a non-Eikonic Ability that Clive can learn from the beginning. This can be unlocked as soon as you gain access to the Abilities menu!

Clive Character Guide

Downthrust AP Cost and Upgrades

Base Ability and Upgrade Cost

AP Cost Added Effect
Base 30 -
Upgrade N/A -
Mastery 150 Imbues blade with fire, increasing ability potency and range.

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 Clive Abilities

List of Abilities
Taunt Taunt Burning Blade Burning Blade Downthrust Downthrust Lunge Lunge
Melee Attack Melee Attack Dodge Dodge Jump Jump Precision Dodge Precision Dodge
Swift Recovery Swift Recovery Stomp Stomp Charged Magic Charged Magic Magic Burst Magic Burst
Magic Magic Aerial Attack Aerial Attack

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