Medal of Valor Effect and How to Get | No Damage Reward
This guide covers the Medal of Valor in Final Fantasy 16 (FF16). Read on to learn how to get a Medal of Valor, its effects, and tips for how to take no damage.
How to Get a Medal of Valor
Defeat a Boss Without Taking Damage
| Bosses That Award Medals of Valor | |
|---|---|
| Midnight Raven | Benedikta |
| Garuda | Knight of the Dying Sun |
| Infernal Shadow | Typhon |
| Republican War Panther | Liquid Flame |
| Hugo | Titan |
| Bahamut | Sleipnir |
| Barnabas | Odin |
| Ultima | Ultimalius | Omega (DLC 1) | Leviathan (DLC 2) |
Defeating a major boss and not suffering any damage rewards a Medal of Valor for that boss. These can be earned either through normal gameplay or with Stage Replay. They can be earned in any difficulty mode, including Final Fantasy mode.
Carries Over to New Game Plus
Medals of Valor carry over even after you start your play through in the New Game Plus mode.
Medal of Valor Effects
No Special Effects
Medals of Valor are proof that you've beaten a boss while taking no damage. However, they serve no other purpose besides bragging rights.
Decor for Clive's Hideout
The medal earned from the Midnight Raven will appear as a decoration in the Hideout, though no other medals earned will be represented.
How to Take No Damage
Use Timely Accessories
| Accessory | Details |
|---|---|
 Ring of Timely Focus |
When equipped, time slows before an evadable enemy attack strikes Clive. No effect when equipped with the Ring of Timely Evasion. |
 Ring of Timely Evasion |
When equipped, Clive will automatically evade attacks, as long as the attack can be evaded. |
Equipping either the Ring of Timely Focus or Ring of Timely Evasion can greatly help with avoiding hits. Do keep in mind that the you cannot evade attacks in the middle of attacking, so don't play too recklessly.
All Timely Accessories and Effects
Use Story Focused Gameplay
Consider using the Story Focused gameplay option from the System menu to tune the combat to a more forgiving difficulty.
Story Focused mode automatically equips the Timely Accessories, as well as weakening enemies slightly, making them easier to defeat with less risk of taking damage.
Given that you are already trying to clear boss encounters without taking any damage at all, Story Focused mode can give you a leg up on ending the fight before a wayward hit spoils the attempt.
Should You Choose Story Focused or Action Focused Mode?
Level Up and Rematch with Stage Replay
Another way to earn a Medal of Valor is to attempt the boss once you're stronger. If you failed to take no damage during your first run with the boss, you can always retry later in Stage Replay. As you gain more abilities and better equipment in the game, clearing out the earlier bosses should be a breeze.
One drawback, however, is that you can't save during a Stage Replay. It's best to avoid messing up during the actual fight since reaching it can get time consuming.
Stage Replay Features Explained
No Damage Trophy
Earn the You’re Not the Boss of Me Trophy
| You’re Not the Boss of Me Bronze Trophy | |
|---|---|
|
Defeat a boss without taking damage. |
Defeating a boss while taking no damage for the first time rewards the You’re Not the Boss of Me trophy. This can easily be achieved through Stage Replay by beating Midnight Raven.
Trophy Guide: How to Get Platinum
Final Fantasy 16 (FF16) Related Guides
Tips and Tricks: A Beginner's Guide to FF16
All Tips and Tricks
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Dimcas92 over 2 yearsYou get one for defeating Barnabas, can confirm as I have done it
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Titan has a Medal of Valro as well