Final Fantasy 16: Every Eikon Confirmed So Far

The launch ofFinal Fantasy 16is fast approaching, and the marketing leading up to it has appropriately ramped up. Previews and trailers have peppered the months leading up to the release, and fans have become familiar with many parts ofFinal Fantasy 16already. A lot of political drama and magical action is sure to follow, but the major players of the cast have been firmly established for now. Considerable amounts of the gameplay have also been shown, allowing fans to get used to the heaviest action slant in the franchise yet.

Despite its differences from the norm,FF16still seeks to prove itself with satisfying and accessible combat and a strong core roster. The player willaccompany protagonist Clive Rosfieldin his struggles through the war-torn country of Valisthea, and will be joined by a group of close friends through most of it. Apart from Clive’s loyal wolf Torgal, many of Clive’s greatest allies and enemies are Dominants, summoners who can embody the magical powers of their Eikon beasts. These Eikons are at the core ofFinal Fantasy 16, and the game’s marketing has placed many of these mythical beings into the spotlight.

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Ifrit

At the core ofFinal Fantasy 16isIfrit, the ominous “dark” Eikon of Fireand Clive’s own transformation. Normally relegated by pastFFgames to an early spell or boss fight and then forgotten, Ifrit has been given a leading role in theFinal Fantasywhere summons may matter the most. Strangely, there appear to be two different Ifrits, one belonging to Clive and the other belonging to a mystery figure. Clive’s pursuit of this unknown person will likely drive much ofFF16’s plot.

Phoenix

It seems they’ll start the chase early, as trailers have framed the figure’s Ifrit as the culprit behind a tragedy involving Clive’s brother. Joshua Rosfield was initially the only Eikon of Fire known to the public, embodying theGrand Duchy of Rosaria’s signature Phoenix. Clive’s oldest set of Eikon powers actually come from Phoenix’s blessing, which only makes the scenario of three Eikons of Fire existing simultaneously more suspect.

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Shiva

Fortunately, even with Joshua missing or otherwise indisposed, Clive still has some familiar camaraderie with his adopted sister Jill Warrick. At some point, Jill is revealed to be the Dominant of the frigid Eikon Shiva and is drafted into an enemy army. Clive is able to free her, and benefit from her help in his future missions.

Ramuh

Leading many of those requests isFinal Fantasy 16’s version of Cid, Cidolfus Telamon. As the Dominant of the lightning Eikon Ramuh, Cid ironically serves to ground Clive’s journey of vengeance by providing a home base, equipped with some ofFF16’s game-changing quality-of-life features. Not much is known about the personal life of this enigmatic mercenary, but he once served in the Royal Waloeder Army, has a good handle on his Eikon, and has history with an enemy Dominant.

Garuda

Said enemy is Benedikta Harman, the Dominant of Garuda, Warden of the Wind. RecallingGaruda’s prominent appearance inFinal Fantasy 14, it appears that Benedikta will be a frequent thorn in the heroes' side, and an especially aggravating one to Cid. She works as an elite intelligencer for the Kingdom of Waloed, but it’s hard to tell exactly what her allegiance and intentions are.

Titan

Hugo Kupka, Dominant of theEikon Titan and advisor in the Dhalmekian Republic, seems to have a much more rigid allegiance. Promoted from a soldier to a cushy political position, Hugo nonetheless takes to the field when duty calls. Befitting the simple strength of Titan, Hugo may have more straightforward goals of upholding his nation’s well-being, but that doesn’t mean his ability to plan under pressure should be underestimated.

Odin

The king of Waloed himself certainly shouldn’t be counted out either. Having come to Valisthea as a mere wanderer, Barnabas Tharmr united his kingdom by force, leading as the Dominant of Odin, Warden of Darkness. Although he fights on horseback as Odin typically does,both are styled afterFinal Fantasy’s Dark Knights. That classicFFJob also calls to mind the grim warrior Clive, which should make their inevitable clash something to behold.

Bahamut

One more iconicFinal FantasyJob expanded into a character is Dion Lesage, the crown prince of the Holy Empire of Sanbreque. As the leader of the dragoons and, fittingly, the Dominant of the draconic Bahamut, Dion will be a force to reckon with on the battlefield. Befitting ofBahamut’s variousFinal Fantasyportrayalsas good or evil, Dion appears to be one of the more noble-minded combatants, but his tyrannical father and Emperor should complicate matters considerably. The King of Dragons is the last of the Eikons whose powers have been seen in Clive’s possession, but a couple others have cropped up.

Typhon

One came recently, being in partial focus during the 2023Final Fantasy 16State of Play. RetroFinal Fantasyfans may recognize the name Typhon from its debut inFinal Fantasy 6as the silly Mr. Typhon, but this portrayal is vastly different. Resembling one ofDeath Stranding’s Beached Things more than the classic two-faced beast, this legless entity confronts Clive at some point in his travels. Little else is known about it right now, but it could prove to be a plot-critical Eikon, if that’s what it even is.

Titan Lost

Having been seen in several trailers devoid of context, it appears there is a second Titan known as Titan Lost. It does share a rocky texture with the Eikon of Earth, but the similarities quickly end. This one may be even larger, and its human features have receded into its massive bulk. Whatever Titan Lost is, it utterly dwarfs Ifrit, and should serve as anespecially climactic boss fight inFinal Fantasy 16at some point.