Cor is a guest party member in Final Fantasy XV and Final Fantasy XV: Episode Gladiolus, and also appears as an optional boss in the latter. He wields two katanas in battle, making him something of a Samurai-type character. He acts as a mentor to the player character whenever he is in the party.
Guest party member[]
Lion's Roar.
Cor joins as a guest party member in Chapter 2 for the first royal tomb, but leaves when the party enters Keycatrich Trench. He rejoins for the imperial blockade at the end of the chapter. In the Windows and Royal Editions, he joins a final time in Chapter 14 for the imperial outpost battles and the second phase against Cerberus if the player completed all sidequests in Insomnia. He again joins as a guest in Episode Gladiolus where he doesn't partake in boss battles. Cor is Level 52.
Cor fights with katana and deals heavy damage. His Primary Arm is Kotetsu and his Secondary Arm is Kikuichimonji. His accessories are Carbon Bangle, Niella Bracelet, and Protective Amulet. His attire is Crownsguard Fatigues during Chapter 2, and Kingsglaive Fatigues during Chapter 14.
Cor's Technique, Lion's Roar, is a powerful upward drawn slash that cuts a vertical wide shockwave that moves in a line. It costs 1 tech bar.
Linked attacks[]
Cor can coordinate his attacks with Noctis when the player parries (called link-strike) and blindsides (called blindside link). Cor only links with Noctis in the main game. Linked attacks happen randomly when Cor is nearby and is not incapacitated or amid performing another action. Which linked attack the pair performs depends on what type of weapon the player is wielding. Linked attacks are especially powerful and commonly break enemies and put them into vulnerable state if the attack does not outright defeat them.
| Player's weapon | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Sword | Link-strike | Cor rushes up from behind to stab the enemy Noctis counterattacked. |
| Sword | Blindside | Cor jumps to attack Noctis's target, then yields his katana to Noctis who dual-wields his one-handed sword with Cor's katana while Cor observes. Noctis returns the katana to Cor. |
| Polearm | Link-strike | Cor attacks Noctis's target, after which Noctis throws his polearm at it like a javelin. |
| Polearm | Blindside | Noctis readies his spear while Cor readies his katana. They look at each other and nod, then charge in unison. |
| Greatsword | Link-strike | Cor and Noctis attack the enemy whose attack Noctis parried in unison. |
| Greatsword | Blindside | Noctis performs an uppercut with his greatsword, Cor comes in and deals numerous fast slices with his katana, and Noctis finishes with another big swing of his greatsword. |
Blindside link with Cor.
Gladiolus can perform blindside links with Cor in Episode Gladiolus. There are three blindside links, and the player can do them one after another, unlike in the main game. Linking five times earns the Master and Pupil achievement/trophy.
- Gladiolus strikes an enemy with his greatsword and Cor climbs onto his back and does a jumping attack on the enemy with his katana.
- Gladiolus strikes an enemy and Cor comes up from behind for a follow-up attack.
- Gladiolus and Cor attack Gladiolus's target in unison, Cor doing a little somersault.
Weapons[]
Cor's katana.
Like the other guest characters, Cor's equipment cannot be changed, but the player can view his gear from the menu.
| Name | Category | Attack | Critical | Modifiers/Notes | Value | Obtain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kotetsu (recurring) | Swords | 136 | 0 | Weapon locked to Cor, never in the player's inventory. | Buy: — Sell: — | Default: Cor |
Cor's trusty katana. Though it harbors no special enchantments, its razor-sharp edge has been the agent of many a legendary feat. | ||||||
| Kikuichimonji (recurring) | Swords | 78 | 0 | Weapon locked to Cor, never in the player's inventory. | Buy: — Sell: — | Default: Cor |
Traditionally a melee weapon, this compact blade flies true, making it also deadly from a distance. | ||||||
Accessories[]
| Name | Effects | Value | Obtain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carbon Bangle | Max HP +150 | Buy: 2000 Sell: 1000 | Default: Cor (locked) Find: Keycatrich Trench, Wiz Chocobo Post, Greyshire Glacial Grotto, Ch.15: Pitioss Ruins Reward: A Nightmare Came by Ferry (Galdin Quay) hunt, Justice Monsters Five minigame (25 chests in 10 gil machine) Shop: Taelpar Rest Area, Lestallum, Ch.07: Imperial vendor outside Steyliff Grove, Verinas Mart - Ravatogh |
A bangle forged of carbon steel. Increases maximum HP nominally. | |||
| Niella Bracelet (Niello Bracelet) | Buy: — Sell: — | Default: Cor (locked) | |
| Protective Amulet (Safety Guard) | Buy: — Sell: — | Default: Cor (locked) | |
Attire[]
| Name | Image | Effect | Obtain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crownsguard Fatigues (Royal Guard Unit Combat Uniform) |  | Default |
Boss[]
Cor is fought as the final trial in Episode Gladiolus. Defeating him yields a hidden trophy, Transcendence.
Magic Flask[]
If the player does not talk to Cor before boarding the royal vessel at the end of Chapter 8, they miss out on a Magic Flask.
Recipe[]
Eat well to live well—that's my philosophy.
Cor
As of Final Fantasy XV: Comrades 1.2, Cor can guest-cook for the player a samurai styled seafood honzen ryori dish known as the Military Man's Banquet, which became available in the main game afterward. It is Gladiolus's favorite and boosts attack power and HP-regeneration. As of patch 1.27, the dish is added to Final Fantasy XV even if the player has not played Comrades.
| Name | Ingredients | Effects | SP | Favorite of | Unlock |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Military Man's Banquet | Karlabos Claw Cleigne Mollusk Duscaen Orange |  Attack Boost (Level 16): Strength +160 Regen Boost (Level 4): HP Recovery Rate +100% | ? | Gladio | Default (Cor Leonis cooks it in Final Fantasy XV: Comrades) |
| Patch notes: Comrades guest-cooked recipes were added in patch 1.18, but after Comrades became a standalone title in patch 1.27, the recipes from it were made available in the base Final Fantasy XV | |||||