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Windup Ability Effects and Cooldown

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

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Windup Overview

Overview and Effects

FF16 - Windup
Windup
FF16 - Attack FF16 - 4 Star
FF16 - Stagger FF16 - 2 Star
Description
Punch forward. Hold button to wind up attack, further increasing potency.
Ability Cooldown 30 seconds

Details and Use Cases

Recommended Use
- Holding the execute button increases punch force.
- Releasing the button when the marker is in the red zone maximizes force.
This is called a Precision Windup.

Techniques

Technique Command
Precision Windup Strike an enemy with a Precision Windup.

How to Unlock Windup

Unlock Titan During Bolts from the Blue

Windup is unlocked by gaining the power of Titan during the quest, Bolts from the Blue. You may need to complete or encounter a certain story section in order to unlock this ability.

Bolts from the Blue Walkthrough

How to Use Windup

Release When the Marker Enters the Red Zone

Normally, Windup has Clive conjure a huge stone fist and slams it to enemies. But holding the execute button and releasing it when the marker reaches the red zone empowers this ability so that it increases both the damage and the number of hits.

Windup AP Cost and Upgrades

Base Ability and Upgrade Cost

AP Cost Added Effect
Base Base -
Upgrade 660 Extends precise execution window.
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 Titan Abilities

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Raging Fists Raging Fists Windup Windup Earthen Fury Earthen Fury Titanic Block Titanic Block
Upheaval Upheaval

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