Gouge Ability Effects and Cooldown

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

Gouge Overview

Overview and Effects

Gouge
Description
Summon twin claws that relentlessly tear at a target. Can be used in midair.
Ability Cooldown	30 seconds

Details and Use Cases

Techniques

How to Unlock Gouge

Unlock Garuda During Wings of Change

Gouge 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 Gouge

Inflict Massive Stagger Damage

Gouge has a 4-star Stagger rating and can be extended by mashing the attack button. This is a great ability to have equipped against a formidable foe or a boss as it can shred their Will gauge and quickly inflct Stagger!

How to Stagger Enemies

Can Be Used in Midair Combos

Gouge can also be used in midair to juggle enemies launched by your other abilities or simply doing midair combos. When using Gouge in midair against stronger foes, be cautious as they can suddenly attack you mid-combo.

Gouge 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
Gouge