Cold Snap is the Eikonic Feat of Shiva in Final Fantasy 16 (FF16). Read on to learn how to unlock and use Cold Snap, its ability upgrades, effects, AP cost, and more!
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| Description | ||
| Slide effortlessly across the ground in any direction. Attacking with □ while sliding can temporarily freeze enemies. | ||
| Ability Cooldown | N/A | |
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- ○ can be used to dodge incoming enemy attacks. - Can be used while sliding to execute a powerful follow-up attack called Frostbite. - Enemies struck with Frostbite will become temporarily frozen. - Precisely dodging an enemy attack with Cold Snap freezes all enemies within a radius. This is known as Permafrost. - Permafrost duration is determined by the strength of the enemy attack dodged. |
| Technique | Command |
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| Frostbite | Inflict an enemy with Frostbite. |
| Permafrost | Inflict an enemy with Permafrost. |
| Shatter | Deliver a mortal blow to a frozen enemy. |
Cold Snap is unlocked by gaining the power of Shiva during the quest, Through the Maelstrom. You may need to complete or encounter a certain story section in order to unlock this ability.
Equip the Eikon you want to use and press Circle to activate the Eikonic Feat in combat!
All Eikonic Feats and How to Use
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| Base | Base | - |
| Upgrade | N/A | - |
| Mastery | 3000 | Increases Permafrost duration. |
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
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Inflict Permafrost on 10 enemies by perfectly dodging attacks with Cold Snap (excluding battles in Hall of Virtue). |
Dodging attacks with Cold Snap can inflict Permafrost on enemies. Inflict Permafrost on 10 of them to earn the Oh, Snap! bronze trophy.
Trophy Guide: How to Get Platinum
List of All Abilities and Skills
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 Diamond Dust
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 Rime
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 Ice Age
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 Mesmerize
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Cold Snap
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Cold Snap Ability Effects and Cooldown
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