Scarlet Cyclone Ability Effects and Cooldown

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

Scarlet Cyclone Overview

Overview and Effects

Scarlet Cyclone
Description
Spin quickly, creating a ring of fire that burns all enemies in range.
Ability Cooldown	30 seconds

Details and Use Cases

Techniques

How to Unlock Scarlet Cyclone

Unlock Phoenix During Sunrise, Sunset

Scarlet Cyclone 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 Scarlet Cyclone

Deal Damage to Surrounding Enemies

Scarlet Cyclone sweeps the area around you with the Phoenix's wings. It is best used when surrounded by enemies, especially the lighter ones.

Inflict Moderate Stagger Damage

As one of the starting Eikonic Abilities, Scarlet Cyclone is a staple in the early game as your main stagger ability. Be sure to have this equipped before fighting a formidable foe or a boss and spam it during the battle to quickly reduce their Will gauge.

How to Stagger Enemies

Scarlet Cyclone 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 Phoenix Abilities

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