Shift Strikes and Shift Shots are Phoenix Shift battle techniques in Final Fantasy 16 (FF16). Read on to learn how to use Shift Strikes and Shift Shots, all the other Phoenix Shift battle techniques, and how to get the Sheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeift trophy!

How to Use Shift Strike

Press Square During Phoenix Shift

Shift Strike
While shifting with , press

Press Square while using Phoenix Shift to land a Shift Strike on the target. This can be followed up with a combo.

How to Use Shift Shot

Press Triangle During Phoenix Shift

Shift Shot
While shifting with , press

Press Triangle during Phoenix Shift to deal a magicked shot on the target. Downed enemies can be lifted with this technique.

Phoenix Shift Battle Techniques

All Battle Techniques

Phoenix Shift is an Eikonic Feat that can close in on a target. This is as a default ability of the Eikon Phoenix but can be upgraded later on. Aside from Shift Strike and Shift Shot, other battle techniques can be done during or after shifting which can rack up damage and awards bonus points in Arcade Mode.

Phoenix Shift Effects and How to Unlock

Shift Strike and Shift Shot Unlockable Trophy

Unlock Sheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeift Trophy

Sheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeift Bronze Trophy
	Land 15 Shift Strikes or Shift Shots combined (excluding battles in Hall of Virtue).

To get the Sheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeift trophy, you only need to land Shift Strikes or Shift Shots a total of 15 times. This should be fairly easy to get, especially against bosses, since you can repeatedly use Phoenix Shift after landing hits.

Trophy List and Achievements Guide

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