Final Fantasy 16 (FF16)

Rime Ability Effects and Cooldown

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

Rime Overview

Overview and Effects

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Rime
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Description
Summon a colossal ice crystal that deals continuous damage to all enemies that become trapped inside it.
Ability Cooldown 20 seconds

Details and Use Cases

Recommended Use
- Will not disturb enemies immediately in front of Clive.
- Can be used in midair.
- If an enemy comes in contact with the crystal, it will be drawn inside and suffer continuous damage until it subsides.
- The crystal can only draw in smaller, lighter enemies.
- Pressing the execute button after the crystal has been summoned will cause it to dissipate and be replaced with another.

Techniques

Technique Command
Rime Combo Strike an enemy multiple times with a single Rime attack.

How to Unlock Rime

Unlock Shiva During Through the Maelstrom

Rime 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.

Rime AP Cost and Upgrades

Base Ability and Upgrade Cost

AP Cost Added Effect
Base 110 -
Upgrade 550 Increases crystal duration.
Mastery 1000 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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