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Heatwave is one of the abilities of Phoenix in Final Fantasy 16 (FF16). Read on to learn how to unlock and use Heatwave, its ability upgrades, effects, AP cost, how to get the Packing Heat trophy, and more!
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Heatwave |
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Description | ||
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Summon a projectile-dispelling wall of liquid flame before launching several deadly shockwaves. Wave force is amplified upon dispelling magic. | ||
Ability Cooldown | 25 seconds |
Recommended Use |
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- Dispelling an enemy projectile increases the number of subsequent shockwaves, as well as shortens ability cooldown by 33%. - Shockwave direction can be adjusted with following execution. |
Technique | Command |
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Heatwave Counter | Both dispel a shot and strike an enemy with the same Heatwave. |
Heatwave 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.
Using Heatwave right before an enemy projectile hits will execute a Heatwave Counter that will empower the wave force of this ability. The projectile will also be dispelled and grants Clive immunity to damage during the duration of the ability.
AP Cost | Added Effect | |
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Base | 120 | - |
Upgrade | 620 | Increases shockwaves. |
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
Packing Heat Bronze Trophy | |
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Execute and land 2 Heatwave Counters in a single battle (excluding those in Hall of Virtue). |
To obtain the Packing Heat bronze trophy, Clive must counter and deflect with Heatwave at least two times. It is recommended to keep your distance and wait for the opponent to shoot a projectile so you can time Heatwave easier.
Trophy List and Achievements Guide
List of All Abilities and Skills
List of Abilities | |||
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Rising Flames | Heatwave | Flames of Rebirth | Phoenix Shift |
Scarlet Cyclone |
How to Use Heatwave Counters and Cooldown
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