Froststrike is a physical ability for Lightning in Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII. It deals physical ice-elemental damage to a single target.
Obtained[]
Froststrike has a chance of being dropped from the Miniflan and Wendigo enemies. Both enemies drop the ability with a 7.5% drop rate. With luck, players can obtain a level 1 Froststrike from the Miniflans in the Wildlands as early as Day 1. The enemies drop the command on the following days and difficulties:
| Enemy | Lv. 1 | Lv. 2 | Lv. 3 | Lv. 4 | Lv. 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miniflans | Day 1 - 6 (Easy/Normal) | Day 7 - 9 (Easy/Normal) | Day 10 - 13 (Easy/Normal) | Day 1 - 6 (Hard) | Day 7 - 13 (Hard) |
| Wendigo | - | - | Day 13+ (Easy/Normal) | - | Day 13+ (Hard) |
Mechanics[]
Froststrike deals physical ice-elemental damage to a single foe. It has an ATB cost of 15, an attack power of 0.40, Stagger Power of C, Stagger Time of E, and a Combo of 5. When fully upgraded, Froststrike Lv.5 can have an ATB cost of 10, an attack power of 2.55, a Stagger Power of C, and a Stagger Time of E.
When under the effects of Enfrost, Froststrike's damage and stagger power will increase a bit, while also gaining a small area of effect to hit nearby targets. The attack shares the same animation as the Blizzara magic ability.
Fang uses Froststrike to opponents weak against ice when she is a party member.
- Growth chart
| Level | Base Power | Power Increment | Synthesis Needed to Max | Max Power | Level Up Malistone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lv. 1 | 0.40 | 0.05 | 4 | 0.60 | Silver |
| Lv. 2 | 0.65 | 0.05 | 5 | 0.90 | Gold |
| Lv. 3 | 0.95 | 0.05 | 6 | 1.25 | Adamant |
| Lv. 4 | 1.30 | 0.05 | 11 | 1.85 | Scarletite |
| Lv. 5 | 1.90 | 0.05 | 13 | 2.55 | N/A |
- Passives
Froststrike abilities can have the following passives:
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Use[]
Froststrike can be especially useful against the Dreadnoughts in Luxerion's graveyard and Major Routes, especially on its arm that can be severed. It is good against any foe susceptible to physical damage, and improves Lightning's stagger power when the enemy is weak to ice. It can be good against the Zaltys, especially when staggered.
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