Each Eikon in Final Fantasy 16 grants players a new Eikonic Feat and the ability to unlock and learn Eikonik Powers. When it comes to Titan, Clive can acquire the Titanic Block ability, which utilizes Titan's colossal fist to create a protective shield in front of him. This defensive move is highly regarded as one of the game's best options, making it crucial for players to comprehend its usage for success. Naturally, players must first unlock the power of the Eikon Titan for Clive before they can fully grasp and master the Titanic Block ability.
Similar to Clive's other Eikonic Feats such as Phoenix Shift and Deadly Embrace, Titanic Block remains bound to the same button and cannot be substituted with different abilities while the Eikon is active. This unique approach towards the renowned summons of the Final Fantasy series is one of the features that distinguishes Final Fantasy 16 from other games in the franchise.
How to Use Titanic Block
The primary function of Titanic Block is to nullify incoming damage. By activating Circle, Clive will create a colossal, stony fist in front of him that completely nullifies any harm inflicted. Although the formidable magical assaults launched by adversaries in the realm of Final Fantasy can penetrate the fist, Clive himself remains unaffected except for a momentary stagger. As an alternative, players have the option to tap Circle just before an enemy attack connects in order to deflect it, leaving the enemy vulnerable to a counterattack. Apart from mitigating damage, employing Titanic Block to guard against an attack also contributes to filling the limit gauge.
Countering With Titanic Block
Though it can be challenging to time it correctly, executing a perfect guard with Titanic Block not only staggers the enemy but also sets them up for a series of three devastating strikes. By continuously pressing the Square button upon successfully blocking, Clive harnesses the power of Titan's fist, delivering three consecutive blows to the opponent. Moreover, mastering the art of Titanic Block significantly boosts the rate at which the limit break gauge fills, regardless of the precision of the guard. This makes it an excellent method for rapidly increasing the limit gauge, surpassing the complexity of Final Fantasy 16's Parry mechanic.
Titanic Block, although considered a defensive ability compared to the other Eikons in Final Fantasy 16, proves its worth with its counter ability. Moreover, it becomes particularly valuable when players find themselves facing an overwhelming number of enemies and need a moment to regroup. Don't forget, Final Fantasy 16 will be available for PS5 on June 21st.