Rook's Gambit Ability Effects and Cooldown

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

Rook's Gambit Overview

Overview and Effects

Rook's Gambit
Description
Jump back, then deliver a punishing counter. If the jump evades an attack, counter potency is increased. Can be used in midair.
Ability Cooldown	25 seconds

Details and Use Cases

Techniques

How to Unlock Rook's Gambit

Unlock Garuda During Wings of Change

Rook's Gambit is unlocked by gaining the power of Garuda during the quest, Wings of Change. You may need to complete or encounter a certain story section in order to unlock this ability.

Wings of Change Walkthrough

How to Use Rook's Gambit

Dodge Attacks Precisely for a Powerful Counter

Using Rook's Gambit just before an enemy attack hits will greatly empower its counterattack and significantly reduces its cooldown. Memorizing the attack patterns of bosses and formidable foes may allow you to basically spam this ability.

Rook's Gambit AP Cost and Upgrades

Base Ability and Upgrade Cost

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

List of All Abilities and Skills

All Garuda Abilities

List of Abilities
Aerial Blast	Rook's Gambit	Deadly Embrace	Wicked Wheel
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