The Ultimate Guide to Mastering Judgment Bolt in Final Fantasy 16

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In Final Fantasy 16, the Eikons are awe-inspiring embodiments of elemental power, possessing the ability to unleash immensely formidable attacks and manipulate their respective elements as they please. Specifically, Ramuh, who represents Lightning, possesses the capacity to generate and control electrifying storms of extraordinary might.

As the story of Final Fantasy 16 progresses, Clive acquires the ability to harness Ramuh's power, granting him the ability to wield the tremendous strength of these storms against his enemies. Among the vast array of abilities at his disposal, Clive can utilize Judgment Bolt, Ramuh's most devastating attack. This skill proves highly effective in dealing substantial damage to staggered foes and even possesses limited area-of-effect capabilities.

How to Use Judgment Bolt

After unlocking Ramuh, players will notice that unlocking Judgment Bolt requires a significant number of ability points (2300 initially, then 3140 to upgrade, and an additional 5500 for Mastery). However, the high cost is justified as Judgment Bolt is the ultimate ability for single-target damage with Ramuh. This ability involves Clive raising Ramuh's staff towards the sky, summoning a powerful Levinbolt that inflicts immense damage upon the chosen target.

Judgment Bolt not only deals a substantial amount of damage but also executes quickly, enabling Clive to use it without requiring a lengthy opening. It is most effective when utilized as the final strike against a staggered opponent to maximize the damage multiplier. Additionally, it can be employed to swiftly eliminate a group of closely positioned weaker enemies. The ability also has a secondary effect, known as "Collateral Judgment," which inflicts minor damage to nearby foes. This technique holds particular significance when undertaking trials and score attack challenges.

To optimize the effectiveness of Judgment Bolt, players should wait for the enemy to be staggered before unleashing it. This strategy capitalizes on the damage multiplier against staggered foes and is known as the "Eikonic Punishment" technique for scoring. Precision placement of Judgment Bolt can swiftly eliminate problematic adversaries, such as protect and cure casters, preventing them from wreaking havoc on the battlefield.

Judgment Bolt is highly effective for inflicting significant burst damage on a single target, while also possessing a minor area of effect damage. However, its limited area damage makes it less optimal for handling multiple enemies compared to other Eikonic Abilities provided by Ramuh. Notably, Pile Drive and Lightning Rod are particularly advantageous for dealing with groups.

Final Fantasy 16 can be played on the PS5.