Mog Clock

Unreleased The Mog Clock is a new gameplay element introduced in Final Fantasy XIII-2. It appears when monsters materialize before the player character and progresses through a series of phases. Upon the Mog Clock's appearance, the player must then press within a certain period of time, the party entering the corresponding battle with different conditions depending on the Mog Clock's progression.

List of Mog Clock phases

 * Green : The enemy is immobile and vulnerable.
 * Yellow : The enemy is mobile and prepared to battle.
 * Red : The enemy is fully alert and the battle is initiated.

List of battle effects

 * Successful attack : The battle is begun with bonuses.
 * Come into contact with enemy : Begin a standard battle.
 * Time runs out : Begin the battle with penalties.