A critical role of some individuals in Final Fantasy XVI is to act as a Dominant. These people are extremely powerful and are discussed frequently throughout the story. If you’re not paying attention, though, you might be lost as to what exactly a dominant even is.
Fret not, as there is plenty to discuss with these powerful individuals. Let’s dive into everything you need to know about Dominants in Final Fantasy XVI.
What Is a Dominant?
A Dominant in the world of Final Fantasy XVI is a person who is capable of summoning the abilities and powers of Eikons. This allows each Dominant to utilize specific aspects of their Eikon in combat, as well as transform into them completely. If you’re unfamiliar with the concept of Eikons, be sure to check out our guide about them. The relationship between Eikons and Dominants is described as the following on the official website:
The Eikons are the most powerful and deadly creatures in Valisthea. Each resides within a Dominant—a single man or woman who is blessed with the ability to call upon their dread power. In some nations these Dominants are treated as royalty in admiration of this strength—in others they are bound in fear of it, and forced to serve as weapons of war. Those who are born as Dominants cannot escape their fate, however cruel it may be.
Who Are the Dominants?
The Dominants in Final Fantasy XVI are as follows.
- Clive Rosfield
- Joshua Rosfield
- Jill Warrick
- Cidolfus Telamon
- Barnabas Tharmr
- Benedikta Harman
- Hugo Kupka
- Dion Lesage
Two Eikons, Titan Lost and Typhon, are still yet to have confirmed Dominants. This will assuredly be confirmed and revealed throughout the story, but stay tuned for more information regarding the two mystery Dominants.
Learn More About Final Fantasy XVI
Final Fantasy XVI is being developed by Creative Business Unit III, led by Director Hiroshi Takai and Producer Naoki Yoshida. CBUIII is behind the critically acclaimed MMO Final Fantasy XIV, which continues to grow each year.
Clive Rosfield is the main protagonist of the title, voiced by Ben Starr. He is the only playable character, as the game has a high action focus, or at least more so than previous Final Fantasy titles. Combat design has been directed by Ryota Suzuki, who was a key member of the Devil May Cry 5 and Dragon’s Dogma combat design teams.
A brand new free Final Fantasy XVI demo is available to play now! This demo allows players to play through two sections, the Prologue of FFXVI and the Eikonic Challenge. You’ll be able to get a taste of the game’s story, world, and combat with this demo. You can learn all about the demo by checking out the posts below.
- Final Fantasy XVI: Demo Impressions
- Final Fantasy XVI: How to Play the Demo
- Final Fantasy XVI: How Long Is the Demo?
- Final Fantasy XVI Demo: All Performance Options Compared
Final Fantasy XVI is set to launch on June 22, 2023, exclusively on PlayStation 5.
Check out all of Final Weapon’s Final Fantasy XVI coverage in our Compendium, available right here!
