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Upheaval Ability Effects and Cooldown

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

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Upheaval Overview

Overview and Effects

FF16 - Upheaval
Upheaval
FF16 - Attack FF16 - 3 Star
FF16 - Stagger FF16 - 3 Star
Description
Slam a fist to the ground, dealing damage to all enemies within range. Hold button to increase range. Can be used in midair.
Ability Cooldown 35 seconds

Details and Use Cases

Recommended Use
- Holding the execute button increases attack force.
- Releasing the button when the marker is in the red zone maximizes force.
- Can be executed in midair.
- Damage and effect is relative to height from which ability is executed. The higher, the more potent the attack.

Techniques

Technique Command
Collateral Upheaval Strike multiple enemies with a single Upheaval.

How to Unlock Upheaval

Unlock Titan During Bolts from the Blue

Upheaval 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 Upheaval

Charge Ability Until It Reaches the Red Zone

Like Windup, Upheaval will deal maximum damage if you hold the execute button and release it once the marker reaches the red zone.

Can Be Used in Midair

Windup can also be used in midair to slam opponents down. This version can't be charged, though, so it will can only deal as much as a normal ground Windup.

Upheaval AP Cost and Upgrades

Base Ability and Upgrade Cost

AP Cost Added Effect
Base Base -
Upgrade 525 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

List of Abilities
Raging Fists Raging Fists Windup Windup Earthen Fury Earthen Fury Titanic Block Titanic Block
Upheaval Upheaval

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