How To Defeat The Infernal Eikon In Final Fantasy 16?

Final Fantasy 16 features some of the most spectacular boss fights in the entire Final Fantasy series, and that's not an exaggeration.

Square Enix

While Final Fantasy 16 starts with a bang with multiple Eikon battles, it does slow down a bit by the time you reach the mid-game.

Eikon battles

Square Enix

However, this is the calm before the storm since the story picks up pace once again as soon as you leave for Rosaria, with one of the most challenging and visually stunning boss fights against the Infernal Eikon.

Rosaria

Square Enix

The Infernal Eikon boss fight is not only the most visually engaging battle in Final Fantasy 16 but is also one of the most important in the context of Clive's story.

Infernal Eikon

Square Enix

The boss fight is part of the main story quest - Holding On.

Holding On

Square Enix

– In the first phase, you go up against Ifrit, who has a rather small health pool and is quite prone to stagger damage. – There are two attacks to look out for - the first is a double claw swipe, and the second is a massive Area-of-Effect (AoE) slam. – Thankfully, both of these attacks can be easily dodged and punished with a counterattack.

Phase 1

Square Enix

– In the second phase, you will fight Clive's own shadow, which is arguably the most challenging battle up to that point in the game. – Most of the shadow's attacks are identical to Clive's own moveset but with AOE after-effects. – Attacks to look out for in this phase are homing projectiles, a multi-hit sword combo, and the Hellfire AoE blast.

Phase 2

Square Enix

Swipe up to learn more about fighting Infernal Eikon in Final Fantasy 16