Final Fantasy 16 (FF16)

Diamond Dust Ability Effects and Cooldown

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

Diamond Dust Overview

Overview and Effects

FF16 - Diamond Dust
Diamond Dust
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Description
Summon a winter storm that freezes enemies in place within a radius before dealing massive ice damage and knocking them back.
Ability Cooldown 75 seconds

Techniques

Technique Command
Collateral Diamond Strike multiple enemies with a single Diamond Dust.

How to Unlock Diamond Dust

Unlock Shiva During Through the Maelstrom

Diamond Dust 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.

Diamond Dust AP Cost and Upgrades

Base Ability and Upgrade Cost

AP Cost Added Effect
Base 1940 -
Upgrade 2575 Increases number of ice blasts to two, and increases hits for each blast.
Mastery 4500 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 Shiva Abilities

List of Abilities
Diamond Dust Diamond Dust Rime Rime Ice Age Ice Age Mesmerize Mesmerize
Cold Snap Cold Snap

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