Gladiolus Amicitia/Gameplay

Gladiolus is a party member in Final Fantasy XV who acts autonomously in battle. He can rescue party members in Danger status, invoke link-strikes with Noctis and perform Techniques and use items on himself by the player's beckoning.

He is the toughest party member with the most HP and strength.

Party member
In battle, Gladiolus uses greatswords as his Primary Arm and can equip shields as Secondary Arm. He has the highest physical power and HP of the group. Many of his skills are centered on around direct offensive and defense actions.

Teamwork
Gladiolus learns the following Teamwork abilities in the Ascension Grid. He will perform these autonomously.

Techniques
Gladiolus can learn the following Techniques from the Ascension Grid. They can be invoked by the player, and Noctis can usually do a follow-up-attack with them. Gladiolus starts with the Tempest Technique.

Survival
His skill is "Survival" which has him find items upon winning battles; the higher the Survival Skill Level, the better items he can find. Survival levels up by running on the field.

Downloadable content
Gladiolus will have his own downloadable episode where the player can take control of him directly. A co-op multiplayer mode is also in the plans where Gladiolus will be playable.