Final Fantasy XVI | How To Use Shiva | Guide 

Stagger multiplier isn't actually effected by the amount of hits done, but by the amount of will damage done. Doing Diamond Dust immediately after an enemy is staggered will instantly bring you to 1.5 multiplier most of the time as long as you have it upgraded.

Shiva and odin are easily faves

Apparently doing shiva snap dodge during stagger will slow/stop the stagger bar which makes you able to land more hit during enemies stagger state. Couple this with rift slip and you can make the stagger bar last for like 2 mins long

Interesting thing about diamond dust is that it bypasses the maximum stagger damage that can be done when near the half point of the stagger bar. Usually if the enemy is near the half point of the stagger and u do an attack that does major stagger damage (let's say lighting rod) it will only do stagger damage up to that half way point. With diamond dust however, I'm assuming due to the nature of the delay before the second wave of ice, u can chew through the second part of the stagger gauge. So my advice is to use it when the enemy has like a quarter if the first stagger bar left. That way u can get a good head start on the second. And Garuda still works to keep them down even longer

I’m glad to know I’m not alone in seeing the value of Shiva’s Eikonic abilities both when equipped and upgraded, Diamond Dust is just unbelievably satisfying to shred Stagger Gauges with at the end of a sequence.

I just beat Odin last night (thank god that’s over!!) and don’t think I could have done it without Diamond Dust. I’m really looking forward to experimenting with Odin powers in combination with Shiva

I want to play shiva but never knew how to play her properly. Thanks for this. Odin is my other fave. Megaflaring at the start of battle

Another enjoyable video thanks man

That permafrost ang lightning rod combo is pretty rad, I'll check it out. Never used lightning rod but that's a pretty dope use for it.

great stuff. thanks for sharing.

Thanks for the vid, it'd be cool if a future vid had Eikonic loadout suggestions based on playstyle, damage vs will damage, etc.

"Clive spitting bars" 🤣🤣 Loved that lol

Would love to see a Phoenix/Ifrit guide!

I’m finally at the point in the game where I can use this to help.

Shiva is my ace in the hole, she has gotten me out of a lot dire situations. The Winter Queen is highly formidable Eikon 💙💙💙💙

Yup this was helpful.

I did permafrost during the cronolith trial and I was like “how did i do that?” so now I’m here.

For all the greatness Shiva has there is one caveat that really brings her down in my mind. From what I have been able to test her Cold Snap ability does not proc Permafrost on a perfectly dodged magic attack. I was absolutely ready to overhaul my entire list of skills, and would have done so if it weren't for that one thing.

can you make a brief guid about accessory’s and whats the best use for ng+ for me im using dire wolf jess ring of demolitionist genji gloves but im not sure if they stack

Shiva is my favorite

Hey how did you design these animations on a still image at the start of your video? Thanks

Shiva is trickster❤

an un-upgraded mesmerize actually does a lot of stagger damage

Shiva with Lightning Rod and Dancing Blade = easy level 5 Zantetsuken 😮‍💨

Ramuh when?

Until they give us more presets or allow us to remap controls, this is my primary dodge. (No the PS5 remap is not a good alternative unless you like the idea of constantly changing the controls to navigate the menu or play another game.)

Question, will heatwave treat coldsnaps ice orbs as a projectile or no

based rapper clive joke

Always be Cold Snapping, bosses never get a chance to breathe and you can just wait for cooldowns to refresh, and if you're lucky you'll trigger the time stop.

I have way more fun bringing titan

One of my gripes about this game is that even the strongest enemies aren't immune to status effects. Being able to freeze the strongest monsters in the game and then completely body them, should NOT be a power I have.

Shiva is a woman.