How to Limit Break in Final Fantasy 16

Learning how to Limit Break in Final Fantasy 16 is necessary as you begin to take on the game's toughest bosses. Naturally, as this talks about some of the events of the game, there are some light story spoilers ahead, explaining the place you get the Limit Break ability and the name of the quest just before it.

In this piece, we'll explain how to Limit Break in Final Fantasy 16, how to upgrade the Limit Break, and where you will unlock it. This will essentially serve as a base of information to teach you about one of Final Fantasy's most iconic mechanics.

How to Limit Break in Final Fantasy 16

Limit Break is a power you get as you naturally progress through the game. Just after finishing the "Holding On" quest, you will be given the "Buried Memories" quest, which will send you into Phoenix Gate. There, you will go into an underground structure and fight a boss. This boss is split up into multiple stages, with you eventually learning the Limit Break ability near the end.

In order to use the Limit Break ability, you need to load up the Limit Break bar by fighting enemies. This is located just below the health bar in the top left of the screen. When it is full, click in the left and right analogue sticks to start it. You will then do more damage and take far less damage for the duration of the Limit Break.

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How to upgrade the Limit Break in Final Fantasy 16

You can upgrade the Limit Break ability in Final Fantasy 16 by going into the Abilities tab. From here, you can spend Ability Points to upgrade it once to get a second Limit Break gauge. If you Master it after this, you will get a third Limit Break gauge. From here, the best way to get the most out of your Limit Breaks is by upgrading your gear and heightening your damage output.

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