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Final Fantasy 16 (FF16)

Rising Flames Ability Effects and Cooldown

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

Rising Flames Overview

Overview and Effects

FF16 - Rising Flames
Rising Flames
FF16 - Attack FF16 - 3 Star
FF16 - Stagger FF16 - 2 Star
Description
Summon a fiery wing that deals damage and can launch lighter enemies into the air.
Ability Cooldown 20 seconds

Details and Use Cases

Recommended Use
- Recovery time is faster than most abilities, allowing for immediate follow-up strikes from the ground.

Techniques

Technique Command
Rising Combo Perform a combo on an enemy after launching it into the air with Rising Flames.

How to Unlock Rising Flames

Unlock Phoenix During Sunrise, Sunset

Rising Flames is unlocked by gaining the power of Phoenix during the quest, Sunrise, Sunset. You may need to complete or encounter a certain story section in order to unlock this ability.

Sunrise, Sunset Walkthrough

How to Use Rising Flames

Break Through Blocks

Other than dealing heavy damage and knocking light enemies airborne, Rising Flames can also break through blocks. It is recommended to save Rising Flames for these occasions, aside from punishing staggered enemies even more.

Rising Flames AP Cost and Upgrades

Base Ability and Upgrade Cost

AP Cost Added Effect
Base Base -
Upgrade 500 Increases hits.
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 Phoenix Abilities

List of Abilities
Rising Flames Rising Flames Heatwave Heatwave Flames of Rebirth Flames of Rebirth Phoenix Shift Phoenix Shift
Scarlet Cyclone Scarlet Cyclone

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