How to Unlock Every Eikon in Final Fantasy 16

Summons have always played an important role in the Final Fantasy franchise, and this is once again the case in Final Fantasy 16. This time, however, they’re referred to as Eikons and are each tied to a human known as their Dominant, with playable protagonist Clive unlocking the abilities of new Eikons throughout the course of the main story. There are ten of them in total, as well as two non-playable enemy Eikons that serve as special boss fights.

Unlocking every Eikon in Final Fantasy 16 is a relatively straightforward affair, as all ten FF16 Eikons are encountered as part of the main story. As such, players simply need to make their way through the game, though they will typically need to defeat the Eikon’s Dominant in battle in order to gain access to their powers, which can sometimes be a little tricky. Of course, for fans of Final Fantasy Summons, it will likely prove to be well worth the effort.

The following guide contains mild spoilers for Final Fantasy 16 and its Rising Tide DLC expansion.

1 How to Unlock Phoenix in FF16 (Fire Eikon)

Phoenix is the first Eikon that players are introduced to and is the Eikon of Clive’s brother Joshua. Players will have access to Phoenix’s Eikonic Abilities from the beginning of the “Sunrise, Sunset” main story mission, though won’t actually get a chance to properly test them out in battle until the “Lost in a Fog” mission.

All Phoenix Eikonic Abilities

2 How to Unlock Garuda in FF16 (Wind Eikon)

Garuda is the Eikon of Benedikta Harman and is unlocked during the “Headwind” main story mission. Its powerful wind abilities can be very useful for dealing with flying enemies, while Deadly Embrace can be used to topple even the largest of foes if used correctly.

All Garuda Eikonic Abilities

3 How to Unlock Ifrit in FF16 (Fire Eikon)

Ifrit is Clive’s Eikon and first appears in the “Flight of the Fledgling” main story mission. However, players won’t actually unlock all of Ifrit’s abilities until the “The Meaning of Life” mission, which comes much later on in the game. Though Ifrit has fewer Eikonic Abilities than the Final Fantasy 16‘s other Eikons, the fact that they can be used together with those of Phoenix is a huge bonus, as this can only normally be done through mastery.

All Ifrit Eikonic Abilities

4 How to Unlock Ramuh in FF16 (Lightning Eikon)

Ramuh is Cid’s Eikon but is handed over to Clive at the end of the “The Crystals’ Curse” main story mission. Many of his abilities are geared around stunning enemies with shock attacks, but his powerful lightning bolts can also dish out some serious damage in the right circumstances.

All Ramuh Eikonic Abilities

5 How to Unlock Titan in FF16 (Earth Eikon)

Hugo Kupka is the Dominant of Titan and is introduced very early on in the main story. Players will need to wait until the “Bolts from the Blue” main story mission to unlock Titan’s powers for themselves though, at which point, they’ll be able to use its hard-hitting earth attacks to pummel their enemies into submission.

All Titan Eikonic Abilities

6 How to Unlock Bahamut in FF16 (Light Eikon)

One of the most commonly occurring Summons in the Final Fantasy franchise, Bahamut is the Eikon of Dion Lesage, the Crown Prince of the Holy Empire of Sanbreque. Players will unlock Bahamut after completing the “Fire in the Sky” main story mission, allowing them to rain death from above on all those who stand in Clive’s way.

All Bahamut Eikonic Abilities

7 How to Unlock Shiva in FF16 (Ice Eikon)

Shiva is the Eikon of Ice and becomes available after completing the “Through the Maelstrom” main story mission. Her dominant is Jill Warrick, former ward to the Grand Duchy of Rosaria and a childhood friend of Clive and Joshua. Her icy abilities are incredibly well-balanced, making them great for a wide variety of situations.

All Shiva Eikonic Abilities

8 How to Unlock Odin in FF16 (Dark Eikon)

The final Eikon that players will unlock in the base version of Final Fantasy 16, Odin is the Eikon of Barnabas Tharmr, the King of Waloed and one of the most highly skilled fighters in all of Valisthea. Players will gain access to Odin and all of his dark elemental abilities during the “The Last King” main story mission.

All Odin Eikonic Abilities

9 How to Unlock Leviathan in FF16 (Water Eikon)

Leviathan the Lost is mentioned at several points throughout Final Fantasy 16, but it isn’t until the events of the Rising Tide DLC that players will be able to unlock its Eikonic abilities. They’ll do so fairly early on in the DLC when they come face-to-face with its Dominant Waljas at the Surge.

All Leviathan Eikonic Abilities

10 How to Unlock Ultima in FF16 (Holy Eikon)

Players will be able to unlock Ultima’s Eikonic abilities by interacting with the Arete Stone after completing the Rising Tide DLC. Unlike all of the other Eikons in Final Fantasy 16, Ultima doesn’t have a dominant, with the powers instead being channeled directly from the god-like being himself.

All Ultima Eikonic Abilities

Enemy Eikons in Final Fantasy 16

In addition to the ten playable Eikons that Clive learns to harness throughout the course of Final Fantasy 16, players will also encounter two enemy Eikons; these being Typhon and Titan Lost. Players will square off against the former during the “The Crystals’ Curse” main story mission, while the latter, which is an Aether-infused variant of the regular Titan Eikon, is fought during a subsequent mission called “Into the Darkness.”

FAQ

Q: How many Eikons are there in Final Fantasy 16?

There are eight unlockable Eikons in Final Fantasy 16 as well as two non-playable enemy Eikons.

Q: Are Eikons like Summons?

Although the Final Fantasy 16 Eikons are a lot like traditional Summons, there are a few key differences, the most notable being that players call upon the abilities of Eikons rather than summoning them to the battlefield directly.

Q: Can Eikons be used at any time?

Most Eikonic Abilities have cooldowns, so although players will initially be able to use them whenever they like, they’ll need to wait a certain amount of time before they can use them again. They can speed up the process by upgrading the ability or by equipping its corresponding “Breath of…” accessory. There are also certain situations where Clive can transform into Ifrit, but these are all scripted, meaning that players will not be able to choose when they transform.

Q: Are there any missable Eikons in Final Fantasy 16?

Unlike the Aeons in Final Fantasy 10 or the Summons in Final Fantasy 7, every Eikon in Final Fantasy 16 is unlocked as part of the main story. As such, there are no optional or missable Eikons in the game.