Last Update: 01/26/2021
From the main menu, select System and open the Character Configuration menu. In the top left corner of the window is a toggle that can be used to switch to Mouse Mode.
From the main menu, select System and open the Character Configuration menu. In the top left corner of the window is a toggle that can be used to switch to Gamepad Mode (Controller Mode on PlayStation®4).
* This toggle is set to Controller Mode by default on PlayStation®4.
You can use any USB or Bluetooth mouse and keyboard compatible with the PlayStation®4.
You can change the type of buttons displayed via the Gamepad Settings tab of the System Configuration menu. The available settings are as follows:
Gamepad Display:
ABXY
Controller (PlayStation®4) Display:
✕〇□△
✕〇□△ + Touch Pad
* This setting is now available on the PlayStation®4.
When using only a gamepad, the virtual mouse can be enabled to control the on-screen cursor.
Before using the virtual mouse, however, you must ensure this feature is enabled. From the main menu, select System and open the System Configuration menu. On the Gamepad Settings tab (Controller Settings on PlayStation®4), check the box Enable virtual mouse. The controls for the virtual mouse are as follows:
Enable/Disable
Windows®: LB+R3
PlayStation®4: L1+R3
Cursor Movement:
Windows®: Right Analog Stick
PlayStation®4: Right Analog Stick
Left/Right Click:
Windows®: LT/RT
PlayStation®4: L2/R2
See Virtual Mouse Mode for more details on this feature.
In the PlayStation®4 version, the touch pad can be used as a mouse.
Controls
Drag: Move Cursor
Tap: Mouse Left Button Click
Double Tap + Hold: Mouse Left Button Hold
Two-finger Tap: Mouse Left Button Hold (Lock)
While the on-screen cursor can also be controlled by enabling the virtual mouse, the touch pad allows you to control it directly without toggling on the virtual mouse.
* Pressing down on the touch pad will trigger the touch pad button function.
See Is it possible for a gamepad to function as a mouse? for more details.
Mounts can be acquired through various quests and in-game events, but the ability to use them must first be unlocked by reaching level 20, joining a Grand Company, and acquiring a personal chocobo.
* If you have already joined a Grand Company, proceed to "Speak with the company commander."
Upon reaching level 20, you will be able to accept one of three main scenario quests─The Company You Keep (Twin Adder), The Company You Keep (Maelstrom), or The Company You Keep (Immortal Flames). The quest you accept will determine which of the three Grand Companies you join.
Depending on the initial Grand Company quest completed, you will be able to proceed to one of three quests─Wood's Will Be Done, Till Sea Swallows All, or For Coin and Country. Upon completing one of these three quests, you will become a Grand Company member.
* Completing this quest will also yield a reward of company seals, which is required to obtain a personal chocobo.
After joining a Grand Company, speak with the company commander to receive the quest My Little Chocobo (Twin Adder), My Little Chocobo (Maelstrom), or My Little Chocobo (Immortal Flames) depending on your Grand Company allegiance.
Using the company seals you received previously, you can purchase a chocobo issuance from the grand company quartermaster.
* Company seals can also be used to purchase certain items, and is require to increase your rank in the Grand Company.
Proceed to the chocobokeep associated with your Grand Company, and present them your chocobo issuance to receive a chocobo.
Immediately after receiving your chocobo, speak with it and you can assign it a name. Names must be between two and twenty characters, using any combination of letters and apostrophes. Furthermore, it is possible for more than one chocobo to share the same name, so there is no need to worry about your ideal name being taken.
Once you have named your chocobo, speak with the chocobokeep once more to complete the quest and receive a chocobo whistle.
* You must use this item before you can ride your chocobo.
Open the mount guide and right click the chocobo icon to open the subcommand menu. Select Summon and you will be able to mount your chocobo.
* The chocobo icon can also be placed on a hotbar or cross hotbar.
Open the mount guide, select the chocobo icon, and press X (□ on PlayStation®4) to open the subcommand menu. Select Summon and you will be able to mount your chocobo.
* The chocobo icon can also be placed on a hotbar or cross hotbar.
The appearance of your chocobo companion can be altered using chocobo barding items. Once these items are used, they can be selected at any time via the Companion menu. Chocobo barding is purely cosmetic, and will have no effect on your companion's attributes.
* When first acquired, chocobo companions will be equipped with barding based on your associated Grand Company.
Select a chocobo barding item in your inventory, right-click to open the subcommand menu, then select Use.
Chocobo barding can be obtained a number of ways, including the market board, token exchanges, and achievement rewards.
* Using a chocobo barding item will grant you a set of items that can be equipped to your companion's head, body, and legs.
Select a chocobo barding item in your inventory, press X (□ button on the PlayStation®4) to open the subcommand menu, then select Use.
Chocobo barding can be obtained a number of ways, including the market board, token exchanges, and achievement rewards.
* Using a chocobo barding item will grant you a set of items that can be equipped to your companion's head, body, and legs.
From the main menu, select Character and open the Companion menu. From the Appearance tab, you can select your desired barding for the head, body, and legs of your companion.
* Barding for each equipment slot can be selected independently of other slots.
From the main menu, select Character and open the Companion menu. From the Appearance tab, you can select your desired barding for the head, body, and legs of your companion.
* Barding for each equipment slot can be selected independently of other slots.
After selecting your companion's barding, summon them and confirm their appearance is to your satisfaction.
Mix and match the various bardings available to create the perfect ensemble.
* An icon will appear next to barding, indicating it is equipped. Select equipped barding a second time to unequip it.
After selecting your companion's barding, summon them and confirm their appearance is to your satisfaction.
Mix and match the various bardings available to create the perfect ensemble.
* An icon will appear next to barding, indicating it is equipped. Select equipped barding a second time to unequip it.
After reaching level 30 and completing the quest My Feisty Little Chocobo, you can prime your chocobo for battle.
When your chocobo is combat-ready, they can be summoned to the fray by using a gysahl green. This chocobo favorite can be purchased from merchants in various locations, and allows your chocobo to accompany you into battle for thirty minutes at a time.
* If your chocobo is defeated in combat, it will be dismissed and must be summoned with another gysahl green.
Chocobos will also gain Companion EXP for fighting alongside you. As they continue to gain EXP and increase in rank, they will earn skill points which can be used to acquire chocobo-specific actions and traits.
By default, chocobos will fight in free stance, but you can command your chocobo to use a different one to suit the situation. They can assume a tank role with the Defender Stance, a DPS role with the Attacker Stance, or a healer role with the Healer Stance.
After unlocking the ability to use your chocobo in combat, you will also gain access to the chocobo saddle for additional inventory space.
After reaching level 30 and completing the quest My Feisty Little Chocobo, you can prime your chocobo for battle.
When your chocobo is combat-ready, they can be summoned to the fray by using a gysahl green. This chocobo favorite can be purchased from merchants in various locations, and allows your chocobo to accompany you into battle for thirty minutes at a time.
* If your chocobo is defeated in combat, it will be dismissed and must be summoned with another gysahl green.
Chocobos will also gain Companion EXP for fighting alongside you. As they continue to gain EXP and increase in rank, they will earn skill points which can be used to acquire chocobo-specific actions and traits.
By default, chocobos will fight in free stance, but you can command your chocobo to use a different one to suit the situation. They can assume a tank role with the Defender Stance, a DPS role with the Attacker Stance, or a healer role with the Healer Stance.
After unlocking the ability to use your chocobo in combat, you will also gain access to the chocobo saddle for additional inventory space.
Each time your chocobo increases in rank, it earns skill points (SP) which can be used to teach it new skills.
These skills will not be learned automatically. You must select them manually via the Companion menu under Character, in the Skills tab.
These skills are essential in helping your chocobo mitigate your character's shortcomings when out in the field, so choose wisely.
* When your chocobo reaches the maximum rank, all skills from each role will be available for selection.
Resetting Chocobo Skills
A reagan pepper can be used to remove all skills from your chocobo and return all spent SP.
They can be purchased with company seals or Allied Seals.
Each time your chocobo increases in rank, it earns skill points (SP) which can be used to teach it new skills.
These skills will not be learned automatically. You must select them manually via the Companion menu under Character, in the Skills tab.
These skills are essential in helping your chocobo mitigate your character's shortcomings when out in the field, so choose wisely.
* When your chocobo reaches the maximum rank, all skills from each role will be available for selection.
Resetting Chocobo Skills
A reagan pepper can be used to remove all skills from your chocobo and return all spent SP.
They can be purchased with company seals or Allied Seals.
Your chocobo's level is synchronized with that of your character. However, it must be taught skills to reach its true potential. The chocobo will use these skills in combat, as the situation demands.
Allowing your chocobo to take part in battle will increase its rank and grant SP with which you can unlock skills.
* Chocobos can also earn experience by training at a chocobo stable.
Your chocobo's level is synchronized with that of your character. However, it must be taught skills to reach its true potential. The chocobo will use these skills in combat, as the situation demands.
Allowing your chocobo to take part in battle will increase its rank and grant SP with which you can unlock skills.
* Chocobos can also earn experience by training at a chocobo stable.
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Choco Drop | Orders chocobo to deliver an attack with a potency of 150. Additional Effect: Increased enmity |
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Enhanced Strength | Increases companion strength by 5%. |
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Increased HP | Increases companion HP by 10%. |
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Choco Kick | Orders chocobo to deliver an attack with a potency of 130. Additional Effect: Slow +20% Duration: 12s |
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Enhanced Accuracy | Increases companion accuracy by 5%. |
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Enhanced Critical Hit | Increases companion critical hit by 15%. |
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Choco Guard | Reduces damage taken by chocobo by 15%. Duration: 15s |
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Enhanced Strength | Increases companion strength by 5%. |
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Increased HP | Increases companion HP by 10%. |
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Choco Strike | Orders chocobo to deliver an attack with a potency of 150 to all enemies in a cone before it. Additional Effect: Increased enmity |
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Choco Regen | Orders chocobo to grant Regen to target. Cure Potency: 25 Duration: 18s |
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Enhanced Mind | Increases companion mind by 10%. |
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Increased HP | Increases companion HP by 5%. |
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Choco Cure | Orders chocobo to restore target's HP. Cure Potency: 300 |
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Enhanced Accuracy | Increases companion accuracy by 5%. |
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Enhanced Critical Hit | Increases companion critical hit by 15%. |
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Choco Surge | Increases chocobo's healing magic potency by 30%. Duration: 30s |
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Enhanced Mind | Increases companion mind by 15%. |
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Increased HP | Increases companion HP by 5%. |
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Choco Medica | Orders chocobo to restore its own HP and the HP of all nearby party members. Cure Potency: 150 |
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Choco Slash | Orders chocobo to deliver an attack with a potency of 150. |
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Enhanced Strength | Increases companion strength by 5%. |
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Increased HP | Increases companion HP by 5%. |
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Choco Beak | Orders chocobo to deliver an attack with a potency of 130. Additional Effect: Damage over time Potency: 20 Duration: 18s |
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Enhanced Accuracy | Increases companion accuracy by 5%. |
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Enhanced Critical Hit | Increases companion critical hit by 15%. |
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Choco Rush | Orders chocobo to deliver an attack with a potency of 130. Additional Effect: Stun Duration: 5s |
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Enhanced Strength | Increases companion strength by 10%. |
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Increase Attack Speed | Increases companion attack speed by 10%. |
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Choco Blast | Orders chocobo to deliver an attack with a potency of 170 to all enemies in a cone before it. |
Chocobos can reach rank 10 simply by earning experience points.
However, to increase the maximum rank past 10, you must feed them Thavnairian onions. They may then earn further experience points and increase their rank up to the new maximum limit.
Read on for details regarding ranks 11 and above.
Chocobos can also earn experience points in chocobo stables built on free company or private housing estates. Other players may also leave their chocobo in your stable for training.
Please note that a chocobo's rank cannot increase while training in a stable. Once it has earned the required number of experience points, you must take it into combat to allow it to increase in rank.
Chocobos can reach rank 10 simply by earning experience points.
However, to increase the maximum rank past 10, you must feed them Thavnairian onions. They may then earn further experience points and increase their rank up to the new maximum limit.
Read on for details regarding ranks 11 and above.
Chocobos can also earn experience points in chocobo stables built on free company or private housing estates. Other players may also leave their chocobo in your stable for training.
Please note that a chocobo's rank cannot increase while training in a stable. Once it has earned the required number of experience points, you must take it into combat to allow it to increase in rank.
To increase a chocobo's rank to 11 or above, you must raise its maximum rank by feeding it a Thavnairian onion.
Thavnairian onions can be purchased via market boards, grown in garden patches, or received as rewards in certain quests.
A chocobo's rank can be raised up to rank 20. Doing so will make all skills for each role available for selection.
* The chocobo's maximum rank will increase by one for each Thavnairian onion consumed.
See Increasing Chocobo Rank for more details.
To increase a chocobo's rank to 11 or above, you must raise its maximum rank by feeding it a Thavnairian onion.
Thavnairian onions can be purchased via market boards, grown in garden patches, or received as rewards in certain quests.
A chocobo's rank can be raised up to rank 20. Doing so will make all skills for each role available for selection.
* The chocobo's maximum rank will increase by one for each Thavnairian onion consumed.
See Increasing Chocobo Rank for more details.
Multi-seat mounts can accommodate additional passengers who are in the same party as the mount owner.
First, form a party with players who wish to share a ride. Right-click their character and then select the Invite to Party subcommand.
After forming a party, right-click the multi-seat mount, and then select the Ride Pillion subcommand.
For mounts that have multiple passenger seats, you can choose the desired seat when riding pillion.
Hop on the same mount with friends to head for a destination together or enjoy taking screenshots!
Multi-seat mounts can accommodate additional passengers who are in the same party as the mount owner.
First, form a party with players who wish to share a ride. Select their character with the X button (□ on the PlayStation®4) and select the Invite to Party subcommand.
After forming a party, select the multi-seat mount with the X button (□ on the PlayStation®4) and then select the Ride Pillion subcommand.
For mounts that have multiple passenger seats, you can choose the desired seat when riding pillion.
Hop on the same mount with friends to head for a destination together or enjoy taking screenshots!
* You can ride on your own mount after acquiring your personal chocobo.
Please see How can I get a mount? for more details.
By default your character is set to run. However, it is possible to switch to walking by pressing NUM/ on your keyboard. If you find your character has suddenly started walking rather than running, you may have pressed this key in error.
When playing with a gamepad, pushing in the left analog stick will switch from running to walking. It is also possible to walk by holding B (〇 on PlayStation®4).
From the main menu, select System and open the Character Configuration menu, then select the Control Settings tab from the column on the left. Under General, there are several options that allow you to skip cutscenes you have viewed previously.
This can be helpful for players who wish to skip immediately to the beginning of boss battles or use certain transports without delay.
From the main menu, select System and open the Character Configuration menu, then select the Control Settings tab from the column on the left. Under General, there are several options that allow you to skip cutscenes you have viewed previously.
This can be helpful for players who wish to skip immediately to the beginning of boss battles or use certain transports without delay.
Cutscenes from quests and certain battles can be viewed at any time via the Unending Journey. The Unending Journey can be found in the inn room of any major city, and can also be crafted by Disciples of the Hand to be placed in an estate or apartment.
Upon accessing the Unending Journey, you will be presented with several category tabs from which to select cutscenes. After selecting a tab, you can specify further using the dropdown menu.
From the main menu, select System and open the Character Configuration menu, then select the Log Window Settings tab from the column on the left. Under the general tab, uncheck the box labeled "Display error messages when actions fail."
From the main menu, select System and open the Character Configuration menu, then select the Log Window Settings tab from the column on the left. Under the general tab, uncheck the box labeled "Display error messages when actions fail."
It can be sometimes be difficult to select NPCs or objects when they are surrounded by several player characters. However, holding the "X" key will temporarily hide player nameplates, making it much easier to select your desired target. This is known as a "target filter," and is especially useful when many player characters are on the screen at once.
Assigning Keys
The keys used for target filtering can be changed by using the Target Filters option, accessed from the System menu, followed by Keybind, and then the System tab.
Select either Key Setting 1 or 2 and press the key you wish to use. Changes will be saved when you press the Apply button.
It can be sometimes be difficult to select NPCs or objects when they are surrounded by several player characters. However, holding the "X" key will temporarily hide player nameplates, making it much easier to select your desired target. This is known as a "target filter," and is especially useful when many player characters are on the screen at once.
Assigning Keys
The keys used for target filtering can be changed by using the Target Filters option, accessed from the System menu, followed by Keybind, and then the System tab.
Select either Key Setting 1 or 2 and press the key you wish to use. Changes will be saved when you press the Apply button.
The number of inventory items displayed simultaneously can be adjusted via the Inventory Settings, under Item Settings in Character Configuration. Select "Expanded" from the dropdown menu to view more items at once.
In addition, the "Open All" option allows you to view all inventory items without the need to change tabs.
A separate option for retainer inventories is also available.
The number of inventory items displayed simultaneously can be adjusted via the Inventory Settings, under Item Settings in Character Configuration. Select "Expanded" from the dropdown menu to view more items at once.
In addition, the "Open All" option allows you to view all inventory items without the need to change tabs.
A separate option for retainer inventories is also available.
Some players may wish to adjust the graphical effects used in battle to improve their system's performance or to make it easier to see what is happening. To access these options, select Character Configuration, then Control Settings, and then the Character tab. The Battle Effects section allows you to "Show All," "Show Limited," or "Show None" for your own character, party members, and other types of players.
Some players may wish to adjust the graphical effects used in battle to improve their system's performance or to make it easier to see what is happening. To access these options, select Character Configuration, then Control Settings, and then the Character tab. The Battle Effects section allows you to "Show All," "Show Limited," or "Show None" for your own character, party members, and other types of players.
To toggle auto-run on and off, press the "R" key or the mouse wheel.
On a gamepad or controller, while moving the left analog stick, press LB (or L1 button on the PlayStation®4).
Changing the Auto-run Toggle Key
The "Turn On/Off Auto-run" option in Keybind in the System menu allows you to select the keys that enable auto-run.
To toggle auto-run on and off, press the "R" key or the mouse wheel.
On a gamepad or controller, while moving the left analog stick, press LB (or L1 button on the PlayStation®4).
Changing the Auto-run Toggle Key
The "Turn On/Off Auto-run" option in Keybind in the System menu allows you to select the keys that enable auto-run.
