FFXV - Comprehensive guide to the dodging system

A quick look at how the dodging system works in FFXV. This guide covers seven evasive tools and abilities in FFXV: phasing, blocking, parrying, blink, dodge roll, idle warp and impervious.

[Sandy-ikic]

It’s been 7 years and I still love coming back to your videos and binging them all over again. Ffxv was my first ff ever, and while I know it’s pretty mid by typical ff standards, it will forever hold a special place in my heart for how insanely fun it was to watch you crack this game wide open and talk about all the awesome game mechanics present here that never get their time to shine because this game is so piss easy lol.

This video was the first of yours I ever watched and it’s still one of my favorites. Love taking these little trips down memory lane 😊

[jnhellstrom]

Damn. Alot of ff guides out there, but sitting through alot of them i find you're going through everything more thoroughly and well explained than anyone else. Kudos fellow earthling!

[ChristopherMowrey]

Never ceased to be amazed by the quality of content you put out. Great jow with another video. I am also continually amazed at the game and how it always has new mechanics to explore.
2:26 You mention shields, but you forgot one very important feature. "blinking" or perfect blocking with a shield will cancel the enemy's attack. Using the shield or ring to blink is perfect for enemies like iron giants who normally don't stagger often and leave little room for being open. I highly suggest trying it out and including it in your video

[balalaikabestgirl]

this game could be a lot more rewarding if hard mode was available

[Insig]

I swear even hundreds of hrs into this game, i watch ur vids n i still find out surprises. I had no idea free warping through enemies dmgs them omg, i just never noticed. Wow...

[sirfailalotful]

Asetoni, your content is absolutely amazing! I am getting so much more out of the XV combat because of these videos! Keep up the great work!

[serjangelo]

Another really minor addition on the topic of the defensive mechanics is when you equip and select any royal arm, SoW will materialize and defend you against any projectile while you hold the dodge button without you being stuck in the phasing animation.
Not sure if it costs any mp though

[kkotaro]

Really good job on this guide. Especially for the idle warp. it may be the best attack in the game since is basically a way to dodge and attack at the same time and still..i've never seen someone use it or mention it. I swear to god when people criticize this game its like they dont even try to play it the way it was meant to be played.

[figureviews]

Amazing! Many reviewers do not know about this.

[lamtatyan]

Thanks for your video! Now I know that why I always die in pinch so easily, because I have never known these skills, since I am playing this game in Dynasty Warriors manner!

[sychodelicstorm]

i just got the game and this was so hopeful, i kept getting frustrated cus i thought i was just missing the parry timing despite pressing when the prompt came up. thank you!

[noxaeterna]

That Blink ability could have saved me a couple of times xD

[av]

I think a big part of the misunderstanding most people have about the combat in this game is the phase animation. Phasing is basically guarding. Like, people call it "Hold circle to win" but really, if I hold guard in Dark Souls, Nioh, Ninja Gaiden, or any game with a guard, is that "Holding guard to win?"

[JoshuaBelarmino]

correction.. Phase MP cost depends on attire or the Ring of Lucii equipped primarily....

[parallel]

thank you for this! i finished the game not really knowing anything defensive other than how to parry attacks, so this was super helpful :)

[udon]

holy...amazing guide! fkin insightful!

[lerbagge]

HOLD SQUARE...Works for me most of the time lol kinda silly when discovered!

[Kenji_]

Noctis is too powerful, way more than I knew ._.

[thewritter.]

What I don't like it's that you can't know when to evade when you fight large amounts of enemies

[LwNickV]

Impervious is super fun... When PC version lands it's the first skill i'm getting ASAP. Without impervious Noctis just get's up way to slowly.

Does blink also work when u are doing the backstep with greatsword to use tempast? I got caught alot in this small backstep.