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

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. We are currently checking for other bosses that reward a Medal of Valor, so check back later for more!

Carries Over to New Game Plus

Medals of Valor carry over even after you start your play through in the New Game Plus mode.

New Game Plus Changes

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.

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

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

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