As a JRPG, there is much more to Final Fantasy 16 than just its awesome action and deep storytelling. Among other things, stats also play an incredibly important role in proceedings, as they can have a huge impact on the playable protagonist Clive Rosfield and how he performs in battle.
With this entry purely focusing on just the prince of Rosaria, Clive's stats take on an even more important role in determining combat proficiency, especially against the tougher foes that Final Fantasy 16 has to offer. Being able to understand just what those numbers mean will be very helpful to players, and that also extends to Torgal, Clive's faithful canine companion.
Clive's Stats in Final Fantasy 16
First of all, players should focus on the main hero, Clive, as well as the stats that will govern how well he does in battle. The list is quite routine for a JRPG, albeit with a twist, thanks to Final Fantasy 16's take on battle mechanics like Will and Stagger.
Stat | Description |
|---|---|
Hit Points | Hit Points (HP) are reduced when taking damage. Should this number fall to zero, the game will be over. |
Attack | Offensive potential determined via a combination of physical aptitude (STR) and gear quality. The higher the total value, the more damage dealt per attack. |
STR | Player strength, which directly affects attack power. |
Defense | Defensive potential determined via a combination of physical aptitude (VIT) and gear quality. The higher the total value, the lesser the damage taken from enemies. |
VIT | Player vitality, which directly affects defense. |
Stagger | Ability to overwhelm an opponent is determined via a combination of mental aptitude and gear quality. The higher the total value, the easier it is to knock down targets. |
WIL | Player will, which directly affects stagger ability. |
Every time Clive levels up, he will get an increase in the base stats of HP, STR, VIT, and WIL, while the other stats are also affected by gear. To stay on top, it is vital for players to gain as much XP as possible while also obtaining or crafting the best weapons, armor, and accessories.
Torgal's Stats in Final Fantasy 16
As for adorable wolf pal, Torgal also has its own stats to look at when it comes to being a powerful combat ally in Final Fantasy 16:
Stat | Description |
|---|---|
Pedigree | Pedigree affects Torgal's attack potency and increases as Torgal accompanies Clive in battle. |
Normal Attack (Sic) | Sic is a ground-based melee attack that becomes more potent as its level increases. |
Lifting Attack (Ravage) | Ravage is an aerial melee attack that will launch lighter enemies into the air. It becomes more potent as its level increases. |
The unique thing about Torgal is that players only need to worry about how to effectively use the companion's attacks to string combos together, rather than for its well-being. Torgal gets stronger as Clive levels up, increasing its pedigree to become much more dangerous on the battlefield.
Spoilers ahead for Torgal's role in the story as well as its prowess in combat.
After progressing through the story even more, Torgal also gains The Blood of Fenrir blessing thanks to the Dominant of Shiva, Jill Warrick. This is similar to Clive's semi-prime state or Limit Break, adding new moves to its repertoire and generally being more useful in combat.
Final Fantasy 16 is available now exclusively for the PlayStation 5.
