These are AI-controlled party members who prove immensely useful in fighting off the bad guys.
Others, though, you run into along your somber yet intensely emotional adventure.
Curious to know which characters outdo themselves?
HeresFinal Fantasy 16: All Characters, Ranked, for your reading pleasure.
Benedikta Harman
Firstly, we have Benedikta Harman, one of the main antagonists inFinal Fantasy 16.
As well as the Dominant of Eikon, Garuda, a winged god with wind elemental powers.
Or, rather, the Queen of Storms.
Going up against Cid and Clive one too many times, Benedikta Harman proves herself a worthwhile contender.
Her character matches her strength.
Its sad to see her be the first major casualty.
Its likeFinal Fantasy 16is determined to show the power women carry in the game by killing them.
Well, at least her death played a major role in driving Hugo Kupka to seek revenge.
It would have been great to have seen more of the troubling dynamic between Benedikta and Hugo.
Cid cared for her.
They fell in love.
But Benedikta was corrupted by her immense power as a Dominant, which led to her downfall.
Theres so much to her story thats worth telling.
She definitely deserved a little more care and love.
Hugo Kupka
Next up is Hugo Kupka.
His praises are sung far and wide as the husky man on steroids.
Before that, though, he was nothing.
His newfound power allows him to exert economic influence on the nation.
His political, military, and financial notions all make their way into the people’s day-to-day lives.
All the while amassing immense wealth from his own corrupt ideas.
Quite honestly, Hugo Kupka isnt the most likable character.
In fact, hes so annoying, seeming like the teacher whos always on your case.
Cidolfus Cid Telamon
Cidolfus Cid Telamon is a returning Final Fantasy character you likely know of already.
Hes one of the most well-developed characters, with a story arc to cling to.
Right off the bat, he comes off as a charming, kind, and charismatic character.
He saves Clive, suggesting he could be on his side.
Yet, runs away with Jill.
Its here that he meets Benedikta Harman and rescues her too.
Dion Lesage
Dion Lesages personality is quite like that of the main protagonist, Clive Rosfield.
Theyre both humble, courageous, and idealistic lads.
Dion is the Dominant of Eikon, Bahamut.
As well as the crown prince of the Holy Empire of Sanbreque.
And the noblest leader of the legendary order of knights, the dragoons.
As Bahamut, Dion Lesage is the strongest and most powerful summoner.
As a result, Dion Lesage is feared by many.
Torgal
Even as a wolf, Torgal stole my heart.
He looks like a real-life gray wolf with gray fur, a long tail, and yellow eyes.
He sneaks out of the castle and follows Clive and Joshua to Phoenix Gate so he can protect them.
However, a tragedy ensures that it nearly wipes out the Rosfield family.
In the end, Torgal gets lost in the chaos.
Despite the time that passes, Torgal finally reunites with Clive and jumps straight in to save his life.
And from then on, they lived happily ever after.
In addition to Torgals loyalty, hes a deadly fighter who accompanies you on your journey.
Plus, unlike other party members, you could control Torgal and damage enemies irreparably.
it’s possible for you to even upgrade his abilities.
Joshua Rosfield
Clive Rosfields younger brother is called Joshua Rosfield.
Hes also the Dominant of Eikon, Phoenix.
In the beginning, Joshua cowers under the shadow of his brother.
He even admits so, wishing Clive were the Dominant of Phoenix instead.
This sets the tone for the rest of the story, where Clive swears to enact vengeance.
Then, a wild twist happens much later that completely throws us off.
It turns out Joshua is alive and well.
In their years apart, Joshua mastered enough courage to take down the most powerful Eikons.
Its a rollercoaster story arc that makes Joshua Rosfield a complex yet interesting character in the game.
Barnabas Tharmr
Barnabas Tharmr is the King of Waloed and the Dominant of Eikon, Odin.
Hes the villain ofFinal Fantasy 16, and youll have to go up against him.
Hes an agile warrior who can split the sea and use his magical powers to intimidate you.
Yet he wasnt always all-powerful.
Barnabas started off as a landless, titleless wanderer.
He then rose up the ranks to become king, thanks to his wild skill with a blade.
Jill Warwick
Jill Warwick has a traumatic past.
Yet she doesnt let it deter her from success.
At a tender age, Jill was shipped off to Clives family to become the ward of Rosaria.
She grew up with her sons in the Rosfield household.
A tragedy arose that tore them apart.
And just in time for when she reunites with Clive and continues to encourage and keep him safe.
Clive Rosfield
Finally, we have Clive Rosfield.
Perhaps its because of how much time we spend with Clive.
Or that hes genuinely a well-thought-out character.
Regardless, Clive is the most intriguing character inFinal Fantasy 16.
However, the Eikon was passed down to his younger brother.
He didnt harbor any resentment.
Instead, he continued to develop mastery over the blade.
Unfortunately, tragedy strikes the Rosfielf household, sending him down a dark road to revenge.
Evans I. Karanja is a freelance writer who loves to write about anything technology.
When not writing, he can be found playing video games or watching F1.
