18 Tips and Tricks for Surviving Combat in FFXV 

I just started playing final fantasy 15 and this really helps thanks

This video is the mother of all FFXV tips and tricks. Appreciate for sharing all the tips. Cheers!

The type C layout recommendation alone is worth the watch but so much more. Thank you for doing this, it is fantastic and my wife and I have gone back to this multiple times to refresh! Great job!

Just started playing this a week ago and I feel much more confident going in to battle now. Thanks for putting the time and effort in to make it!

Thanks for this video. Years after my first playthrough, I am coming back to this game and I have a newfound appreciation for it.

If you'd like to see me do an actual Let's Play of Final Fantasy XV, respond to this comment and let me know! Include in the comment if you'd rather an full LP with side quests 'n junk, or just important story stuff.

So, I've got a few things to add to this video, what with all the updates up until now. 1st: VORTEX WEAPONS These weapons have been patched into the game via the event quest "Adventurer from another world". It isn't limited by time and the weapons you can get consist of a sword (Gaze of the Vortex), a greatsword (Pain of the Vortex), Daggers (Plumes of the Vortex) and a gun (Abandon of the Vortex). These weapons are, hands-down, among the best of the best. All of them have end-game worthy stats AND have a 100% crit rate, which puts them on top of every other weapon in terms of raw damage (with the exeption of maybe Zwill blades with 100% crit food). Additionally, every one of them, except the gun, deals bonus aerial damage. Pair Gaze of the Vortex with the Airdancing ascension skill and you've basically beaten the game. The other 3 weapons will look very nice on your boy-band members, too. Alright, while all that sounds too good to be true, they are not that easily obtained. While you unlock the quest as early as chapter 5, its level requirement is set to 45, and even at this level the boss can be tough to put down. You'll also need a buttload of event-exclusive items called "Allagan Tomestones". The boss only drops a single one of them each time you fight it and before end-game you actually need 50 of those suckers to make a single Vortex weapon. BUT you can find up to 90 of them within the level before the boss (3 batches of 30 each). They are very well hidden, though, so I highly suggest watching a guide on that. Important to note is that you can repeat the boss fight, BUT NOT the level leading up to it. If you've missed those 90 Tomestones, they're gone for good unless you load a safe file before your first clear. Once you have those it's a short grind to get 2 of those weapons. 2nd: FOOD With the Vortex weapons strapped, crit food becomes unnessecary. Instead, for post-game, I suggest either King's Stew (+400 atk, +2000 HP | unlocked by buying Hunter's Ragout meal at the Meldacio Hunter HQ restaurant) or Smoked Behemoth (+400 atk, +1000 HP, +infinite sprint | unlocked by buying Smoked Dualhorn Steak meal at the Verinas Mart in Ravatogh), depending on the situation. I think the ingredients can all be bought in Lestalum. End-game I always love me some Longwythe's Peak (+600 atk, +4000 HP, +200% HP-regen). Watch a guide if you wanna know how to unlock it. It is end-game food, though. So spoiler warning. 3rd: ARMIGER Last and shortest point on my list, I swear. xD JUST before the Armiger bar runs out, initiate a warp-strike. The animation will prolong the Armiger status. Then, just before the warp-strike animation is over, mash RT and LT to cheese in a last second Armiger chain after that, too. Depending on your progress in the game you can one-shot some bosses 100 to 0 with this. Alright! That was everything I could add in terms of general tips and tricks. If you've made it this far, thanks for reading the whole thing! :D

"How do spells without hurting party" "gravisphere!" Literally burns the whole party

This is a fantastic video, and to get the most out of it you need to watch it many times over while you get into the game. Seriously, I have watched a whole pile of 'guides' for this game and this one is the only one that mattered in the slightest. Thanks, dude!

I played this when it came out, hit the end, and then kept playing for the additional content. Now I picked it up for Windows and am playing it on the PC, so checked out this vid for hints. Nice job! I never bothered with air-stepping before, but now I'm gonna work up to the air dancing. And yeah, that thing with insta-death in the Regalia shocked me. I triggered it in a location I shouldn't have and it was shocking to hear everyone screaming as they died. I never tried it again.

I'm 7 years late to the party, but thank you so much for this guide. I play a lot of Action RPGs but mostly Monster Hunter/FromSoftware games where you very carefully trade blows with often just 1-4 enemies at once. This whole ~hold button to attack/dodge~ was so new to me and didn't click with me at all. I was trying to play the game like a typical action game which didn't really work out. Thanks to your guide I finally understood how this games wants me to play my character and I'm so glad I came across this video, as I probably would have dropped the game otherwise. Again, thank you!

The most useful information about FFXV packed into one single video I´ve seen to date! Thank you sir! Subbed.

Thanks bro. I never knew where the last part for the ultima weapon was and im to stubborn to look it up lol. I didnt think you would cover it in this video but thank you none the less 👍

best ff xv tips and tricks videos i have seen. thanks a lot man

Wow what a helpful video. Heal magic! I didn't even know that there was a 4th slot in elemancy. Thank you!

i have 99 phoenix downs ...there no way noctis could die

Hey just picked this game up not too long ago. This video has helped me a lot in clearing up some things that were a bit fuzzy. Thanks again!

These tips are awesome! I'm about 20 hours into the game right now, but stil a lot of tips that are super usefull! Thanks!

One of the best videos I've found so far, great job dude!

I've watched dozens of tutorials and have clocked about 90 hrs. But this tips and tricks video was amazing. Thank you. Fantastic pointers. I'm a ten times better player than I was now than an hour ago!

thanks bud! well paced, and i am kept visually engaged. super helpful. try to include level ranges for certain weapons and AP upgrades.

Thank you so much man. I appreciate that you made this. I have been looling for combat help

You put in a lot of work in this video. Mad respect thank you so much. I learned a lot!

This really helped a lot. Really insightful and well explained. You deserve so much more credit compared to those other crappy gaming channels

Best FFXV Tips video on RU-vid. Changing the controller layout is CRUCIAL to fully enjoying the combat.

Seriously I got to number 6 and was like Im going to subscribe. Really in depth, detailed, and straight to the point!! Thanks

I've only just found this video but dam it is by far the best tips and tricks video for FF15, I even learnt a couple of things

I watched this video after beating the game and thought "there aren't 18 different tricks" After watching it, I needed almost all of them! Great video.

I farm ap outside hammer head with the monster whistle. make sure there is at least 2 warp points in the battle. The monster whistle not only summon monsters but also a magiteck engine warp kill them all and you can easily farm 15 plus ap per fight, but beware, after a few engines spawn the 3rd or fourth of so, the engine will drop a lvl 99 magiteack suit on you instead of troops. if you see that suit you have to retreat immediately especially if your not strong enough to fight it.

Nice vid RestlessCorpse. I have watched plenty of vids and this has been original and helpful for advanced tips. I am changing my layout tomorrow, and heading my ascension towards airdance. Cheers.

Thanks for all this! I just started playing yesterday and I think I'm up to Chapter 3 (I'm about to go into the waterfall; I actually did but died the first time lol) so hopefully this is gonna help along the way :)

Very nice video. I rather watch a tips video more than 10mins and I finish yours from start to finish! Learn a lot too thanks!

Thanks this helps. I just started and my battles have been a button-mashing don't-know-what's-happening affair. It's nice to see the defensive / strategic aspect (footsies) fleshed out as a rewarding aspect of the game.

Thank you...i know its been a while...but three tips really helped me...Overwhelm + Bow of the Clever; Holy Dodge w Ring, and Ruby Light on easy mode.

Awesome video, pretty much everything i needed help with all in one video. Thanks

Dude, thanks for this video. I just started playing and this will help a tonne!

These are exactly the kind of tips ive been looking for. good stuff!

omfg thank you so much! I've been dying and misunderstanding this game ever since I got it and I'm finally getting the hang of it!👌ns

dude, changing controls to type c has made the experience so much better. I can actually block effectively now. thanks!

Thank you so much! I started playing just 2 days ago. I really like it so far.

Great video! Very helpful and in depth. This was the video i was looking for. If i seen one more video with the best tip being the stamina bar i was gonna flip! hahaha

Your video was incredibly helpful! Thank you for taking the time to put it together!

Just picked up this title I can't believe it took me so long!! To check this out it's Wicked!! And I'm having a Blast I like the hunts and usually don't care for all the side quest activity's but this game has a way of presenting it as a realxing form I'm barely on Chapter 2 but always looking for Tips an Tricks! Liked Subscribed

This is helping me. I haven't tested it yet, but I understand more now. So far I've just been slogging through the game's combat by holding attack, waiting to die, using potions, and repeating. I can never time dodging well enough and it gives me a big oof, my dude.

Great informative video brother. Its exactly what I was looking for.

A must have in FF15 folder. Thanks a bunch bud!

Thanks for your tips. I'm 4 hours in game and a little bit confused. :) I'm sure your advices will help me.

this is the best guide video on ffxv on youtube that Isaw so far - and I 've seen a lot ;-) Thank you! I would also like to watch a lp of yours.

Great video. Easily the best tip video I've seen. Appreciate it.

cool video 🙂, thanks for the tips. I'll definitely try layout c

The very first tip being change the layout was the signal that shit was about to get real. Cheers mate gonna try all these out

This video helped me beat the game the first time. Thanks again dude

Thank you for the awesome video! I have also put in over 100 hours in this game (~123 right now), but there are some useful stuff in this video that I somehow never realized (makes me wonder how I managed to get this far in the first place)! I have completed everything except the Costlemark Tower menace, which I'll now go give it a second shot and hopefully rule it with your tips. I regret not knowing about the Ultima Blade early on lol, I got it after Balmung, which is way too late haha.

Already beat the game, but found this to still be very useful. Wish I watched this around the time I started.

I'm replaying this with all the DLCs added. It's been 3 years, my 1st and only play through got to lvl 100. But I was just winging it. I was not used to that type of game play. I'm getting the hang of the combat now cause I'm not flailing about, but this definitely helps and is applicable even years later, thanks man 😁

Surprisingly useful video, thank you m8. And after this I would defo watch a let's play. :)

Badass video dude. Had to have taken a lot of effort. The real fans out there still appreciate content like this. Thank you.

Thanks for the video. This is one of thr only tip videos that was actually useful. I'm still very early into the game but a lot of your advice is already applicable. Should definitely do more FFXV content if you are up to it.

For number 16 you don't need to unlock gravisphere because promto can use the gravity well to do the same thing with out using tech bars

This is the best tutorial. Thank you !! Very helpful

Im replaying ffxv before ffxvi release, and this is my re-guide.. thanks man

Now this is the best guides and tips thanks man it helped me a lot!!!

there's a rusted bit sometimes on the rock next to the garage so you can do it right when you start Cid's quests and there is glass gemstone in the first area just pick up all items which most people do anyways

Bro im not even joking nor am i a bot this guide is the best guide ive seen for any game no other guide beats this man

Brilliant video, just got the game and it has helped a lot! Earned a sub :)

loved this vid. great information and very helpful. Thank you good sir

17:09 Ultima Blade - Sturdy Helixhorn

Actually I just completed Costlemark Dungeon thanks to the healcast method I saw here,so thank you!

Brilliant! Thanks for this, really helpful and interesting :)

you can get a ton of AP by going to Hammerhead and running behind the shops into the field once you have the beast whistle, and get to an area with a rock or shack to warp point to use the whistle to call enemies warp strike them and warp to the Warp point to keep your magic up repeat.

Best FFXV video I have seen! Cheers, mate!

Good stuff man! Gonna go use some of these tips right now

thanks for the great tips 15 and 16 were most helpful

2023 and just starting this game. Been playing FF since X, all of them except 14, and always a few years behind. The combat on this one really had me scratching my head, but this is a very nice video. Thanks for this. Well done.

Clear, concise, direct, simple, helpful. Best tips video I've seen in a while. Now that I finally have a little bit of time to dive deep into this game, you have helped me avoid time wasting. Thank you.

I got a Glass Gemstone before I ever set foot in Lestallum. Focus on Gladio's survival skill, and he will eventually find one. Got mine when doing the Deadeye side quest before I went to Lestallum.

Awsome advice mate, more complete than the others i have seen.

Also for all of the ultima weapon quests all you have to do during the wait period, is do 1 single hunt mission for hammerhead complete that and sleep in the RV and cid will call when you wake up.

One trick I'd add is one to level up fast early in the game (as early as chapter 2). Take a break from the main quest and pill up side-quests without sleeping. Side quests are usually super easy and give you more xp than in battles. Then go to the beach place and spend 10,000 gils for a night in the fancy hotel which doubles your xp (earn the money with hunts). My biggest gig was pilling up 60,000xp, which got doubled. At chapter 5 I was already level 44. Other than that thanks so much man for the awesome tips. There is no way I was going to find out on my own about healcast and so many other advice you gave. Great video, please do one like that too for FFVII remake when it comes out!!

Terrific video, looking to put this to use son, just ordered FF15 for the wife and i to jump into. Thanks so much for this video :).

awesome video enjoyed it very much helped out a lot

I have seen a lot of videos about FFXV, but this one is the best

Now when I see the gravisphear I will deffinetly use it with gladios cyclone!

Dude, u sound like one of the tv adverts on Rick and Morty! Its amazing!!!! Also thanks for the tips

"Hexilhorn" threw me off, awesome video though

So about the glass gemstone, you can obtain the glass gemstone as early as chapter one if you get the survival ability to a high enough level. As you should also grind for a cactus needle at this point in the game if your aiming to be overpowered early you should obtain at least one during the course of the grind.

Great stuff dude! Started playing yesterday, loving the game.

Very insightful, thanks a bunch.

Thanks man this is going to really help me in the game.

The sudden realisation...when your 39hours in and didn't realise you had all the ultima weapon items ready for cid. Glad didn't have to go horn hunting 😂

Awesome video, i started playing again this amazing game, after more than 1 year break and i forgot EVERYTHING. Now, what are the conditions to do Arminger Chain?

Good tips m8 ☺ i subbed greetings from Belgium

ty so much this has already helped me. Changing to control type c is way better. Also, what are the chances the first fight you'd show would be those crabs next to the waterfall? That's what kept kicking my ass! lol.

Thanks for the tips. I will try type C. I hope my fighting gets better. Also Great video.

For those struggling to get the horn. If you have the season pass, don't forget to equip the Ring of Prosperity.

Thanks for the tips, helped a lot

Awesome battle tip guide TheRestlessCorpse, Clear, concise, and easy to follow steps to make this game so much better. Hey man if you have any tips for PvP in elder scrolls online I would love to hear them LoL

I know it's been awhile. But I'm just starting to play after watching my lady for the last month. Great tips on combat that I was struggling with, and I consider myself a veteran gamer (SNES Super Mario Brothers) Most important I believe is your #1

Thanks bruva. As far as the horns are concerned, I farmed them for a while with the save method and didnt get one. After turning in the hunt and re-accepting it, the horns dropped. If you've already picked up the glass gemstone and sold it earlier in the game dont fret, it respawns.