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Ardyn
Ardyn
Rarity 5-star★ - 7-star★
Role Physical AttackerDebuffer
Chain Family Stardust Ray
Tornado
Categories Dark
Attacker
Breaker
FFXV
Acquisition Rare SummonTooltip-Question
Time Limited No
CG LB No
Series FFXV
Gender Male‎Tooltip-Question
Race HumanTooltip-Question
No. 1633, 1634, 1635
TMR Ardyn's HatArdyn's Hat
Ardyn's HatArdyn's HatHat
Stats: ATK+40
Resistance: Dark (+20%)
Effect: Composed ChancellorComposed Chancellor
Composed ChancellorComposed Chancellor
Auto-heal (1800 HP, 1x) per turn
Recover MP (10%) per turn
Increase LB gauge (2) per turn
STMR Undying VengeanceUndying Vengeance
Undying VengeanceUndying Vengeance
Increase HP (20%) and ATK (60%)
Increase resistance to all status ailments (100%)

The chancellor of Niflheim in the faraway world of Eos who controls all mayhem from behind the scenes. It is impossible to ascertain his birthplace from his appearance, and with an aloof attitude and joking tone, he has others eating out of the palm of his hand.

Statistics[]

Stats Tooltip-Question[]

Rarity HP MP ATK DEF MAG SPR Attack Hits Drop Check Tooltip-Question Exp. Growth Pattern
5-star★ 2863
900 + 450
141
150 + 75
121
65 + 32
107
65 + 32
94
65 + 32
107
65 + 32
3 4 LB 6
6-star★ 3723
900 + 450
184
150 + 75
158
65 + 32
140
65 + 32
123
65 + 32
140
65 + 32
3 4 LB 6
7-star★ 4841
900 + 450
240
150 + 75
206
65 + 32
182
65 + 32
161
65 + 32
183
65 + 32
3 4 LB 6

Resistance Tooltip-Question[]

Element Resistance
Fire Resistance Ice Resistance Lightning Resistance Water Resistance Wind Resistance Earth Resistance Light Resistance Dark Resistance
- - - - - - - -
Status Ailment Resistance
Poison Resistance Blind Resistance Sleep Resistance Silence Resistance Paralysis Resistance Confuse Resistance Disease Resistance Petrification Resistance
- - - - - - - -

Equipment[]

Weapons
Dagger Sword Great Sword Katana Staff Rod Spear Throwing Gun
Armors
Light Shield Hat Clothes Light Armor Robe Accessory
Rarity Ability Slots Affinity
5-star★ 4 White Magic Affinity Lvl 5, Black Magic Affinity Lvl 5
6-star★ 4 White Magic Affinity Lvl 6, Black Magic Affinity Lvl 6
7-star★ 4 White Magic Affinity Lvl 6, Black Magic Affinity Lvl 6

Equipment with Exclusive Effects[]

Icon Name Type Effect
Icon-Aranea's Helm (FFXV) Aranea's Helm (FFXV) Helm ATK+32, DEF+36, SPR+36
Effect: To Lead and Command a UnitTo Lead and Command a Unit
To Lead and Command a UnitTo Lead and Command a Unit
Increase HP/MP (20%)
Exclusive: FFXV units
, Lady with Battle ExperienceLady with Battle Experience
Lady with Battle ExperienceLady with Battle Experience
Increase equipment ATK (50%) when dual wielding
Increase equipment ATK (50%) and accuracy (25%) when single wielding any weapon
Exclusive: Aranea
, To Lead and Command a UnitTo Lead and Command a Unit
To Lead and Command a UnitTo Lead and Command a Unit
Increase HP/MP (20%)
Exclusive: FFXV units
Icon-Balmung (FFXV) Balmung (FFXV) Sword ATK+162
Effect: Guide to the LightGuide to the Light
Guide to the LightGuide to the Light
Auto-cast Guide to the Light at the start of a battle
, Royal Bloodline of LucisRoyal Bloodline of Lucis
Royal Bloodline of LucisRoyal Bloodline of Lucis
Increase jump damage (100%)
, Damage range 105% - 125%
Icon-Battle-worn Fatigues (FFXV) Battle-worn Fatigues (FFXV) Clothes ATK+44, ATK+20%, DEF+41, DEF+20%, MAG+20%, SPR+25, SPR+20%
Effect: Will to Fight to the EndWill to Fight to the End
Will to Fight to the EndWill to Fight to the End
Increase equipment ATK (25%) when dual wielding
Increase fire and water resistance (25%)
Exclusive: FFXV units
, Will to Fight to the EndWill to Fight to the End
Will to Fight to the EndWill to Fight to the End
Increase equipment ATK (25%) when dual wielding
Increase fire and water resistance (25%)
Exclusive: FFXV units
Icon-Battle-worn Fatigues (FFXV) Battle-worn Fatigues (FFXV) Clothes ATK+50, ATK+20%, DEF+41, DEF+20%, MAG+20%, SPR+25, SPR+20%
Effect: Will to Fight to the End+Will to Fight to the End+
Will to Fight to the End+Will to Fight to the End+
Increase equipment ATK (50%) when dual wielding
Increase fire and water resistance (50%)
Exclusive: FFXV units
, Will to Fight to the End+Will to Fight to the End+
Will to Fight to the End+Will to Fight to the End+
Increase equipment ATK (50%) when dual wielding
Increase fire and water resistance (50%)
Exclusive: FFXV units
Icon-Hero's Shield (FFXV) Hero's Shield (FFXV) Heavy Shield HP+100, HP+20%, DEF+135, SPR+62
Effect: Last Shield of LucisLast Shield of Lucis
Last Shield of LucisLast Shield of Lucis
Increase ATK (40%)
Exclusive: FFXV units
, Last Shield of LucisLast Shield of Lucis
Last Shield of LucisLast Shield of Lucis
Increase ATK (40%)
Exclusive: FFXV units
Icon-Rakshasa Blade (FFXV) Rakshasa Blade (FFXV) Sword ATK+162
Effect: Two Thousand Year Old GrudgeTwo Thousand Year Old Grudge
Two Thousand Year Old GrudgeTwo Thousand Year Old Grudge
Auto-cast Two Thousand Year Old Grudge at the start of a battle, upon revival, or after brave shift
, Royal Bloodline of LucisRoyal Bloodline of Lucis
Royal Bloodline of LucisRoyal Bloodline of Lucis
Increase jump damage (100%)
, Damage range 105% - 125%
Icon-Scepter of the Pious (FFXV) Scepter of the Pious (FFXV) Staff ATK+12, MAG+182, SPR+85
Effect: King's Worship of the HexatheonKing's Worship of the Hexatheon
King's Worship of the HexatheonKing's Worship of the Hexatheon
Increase esper's bonus stats (50%)
, Aid of the Kings of YoreAid of the Kings of Yore
Aid of the Kings of YoreAid of the Kings of Yore
Increase LB damage (25%)
Increase static MAG (500)
Increase evoke damage (25%)
, Damage range 110% - 120%
Icon-Scepter of the Pious (FFXV) Scepter of the Pious (FFXV) Staff ATK+12, MAG+202, SPR+90
Effect: King's Worship of the HexatheonKing's Worship of the Hexatheon
King's Worship of the HexatheonKing's Worship of the Hexatheon
Increase esper's bonus stats (50%)
, Aid of the Kings of Yore+Aid of the Kings of Yore+
Aid of the Kings of Yore+Aid of the Kings of Yore+
Increase LB damage (50%)
Increase static MAG (750)
Increase evoke damage (50%)
, Damage range 110% - 120%
Icon-Ultima Blade (FFXV) Ultima Blade (FFXV) Sword MP+100, ATK+214
Effect: A Father's BondA Father's Bond
A Father's Bond (Crown Prince Noctis)A Father's Bond (Crown Prince Noctis)
Increase LB damage (50%)
, Pinnacle of Lucian TechnologyPinnacle of Lucian Technology
Pinnacle of Lucian TechnologyPinnacle of Lucian Technology
Increase jump damage (25%)
Increase static ATK (150)
, Damage range 105% - 125%
Icon-Ultima Blade (FFXV) Ultima Blade (FFXV) Sword MP+100, ATK+234
Effect: A Father's BondA Father's Bond
A Father's Bond (Crown Prince Noctis)A Father's Bond (Crown Prince Noctis)
Increase LB damage (50%)
, Pinnacle of Lucian Technology+Pinnacle of Lucian Technology+
Pinnacle of Lucian Technology+Pinnacle of Lucian Technology+
Increase jump damage (50%)
Increase static ATK (350)
, Damage range 105% - 125%
Icon-Wyvern Lance (FFXV) Wyvern Lance (FFXV) Spear ATK+155
Effect: High JumpHigh Jump
High JumpHigh Jump
Increase jump damage (100%)
, Lance Held by the DragoonLance Held by the Dragoon
Lance Held by the DragoonLance Held by the Dragoon
Increase equipment ATK (50%) when dual wielding
Exclusive: FFXV units
, Lance Held by the DragoonLance Held by the Dragoon
Lance Held by the DragoonLance Held by the Dragoon
Increase equipment ATK (50%) when dual wielding
Exclusive: FFXV units
, Damage range 100% - 130%

Innate Abilities[]

Special[]

Active
Min rarity Level Icon Name Effect Hits Tooltip-Question MP
5-star★ 1 Warp Strike Warp Strike Physical damage (2.5x) with ignore DEF (50%) to one enemy
Decrease ATK and DEF (45%) for 3 turns to one enemy
Enable skill for 2 turns to caster: Point-Blank Warp-Strike
0 52
5-star★ 1 Red Armiger Red Armiger Physical damage (10x) with consecutive increase (5 times, 4.5x each, 32.5x max) to one enemy
Increase ability modifier (2.5x) for 3 turns to caster (can't be dispelled): Rakshasa Blade
Increase ability modifier (3.5x) for 3 turns to caster (can't be dispelled): Warp-Strike: Pain
Chain=Stardust Ray
10 64
5-star★ 5 Dark Tornado Dark Tornado Physical damage (2.8x) to all enemies
Decrease dark resistance (80%) for 5 turns to all enemies
Chain=Tornado
9 45
5-star★ 5 Ifrit: Firaga Ifrit: Firaga Physical damage (2.8x) to all enemies
Decrease fire resistance (80%) for 5 turns to all enemies
1 45
5-star★ 45 Cerberus-0 Cerberus-0 Physical damage (2.5x) with ignore DEF (50%) to one enemy
Chain=Stardust Ray
10 45
5-star★ 80 Element Firaga Element Firaga Fire physical damage (2.1x) to all enemies
Inflict confuse (80%) to all enemies
1 28
5-star★ 80 Element Thundaga Element Thundaga Lightning physical damage (2.1x) to all enemies
Inflict paralyze (80%) to all enemies
1 28
5-star★ 80 Element Blizzaga Element Blizzaga Ice physical damage (2.1x) to all enemies
Inflict stop (30%) for 3 turns to all enemies
1 28
6-star★ 1 Daemonification - Physical Daemonification - Physical Decrease ATK and DEF (60%) for 5 turns to one enemy
Inflict disease (100%) to one enemy

1. Auto-cast next turn:
Decrease ATK and DEF (65%) for 4 turns to one enemy

1. Auto-cast after 2 turns:
Decrease ATK and DEF (74%) for 3 turns to one enemy
58
6-star★ 1 Daemonification - Magic Daemonification - Magic Decrease MAG and SPR (60%) for 5 turns to one enemy
Inflict disease (100%) to one enemy

1. Auto-cast next turn:
Decrease MAG and SPR (65%) for 4 turns to one enemy

1. Auto-cast after 2 turns:
Decrease MAG and SPR (74%) for 3 turns to one enemy
58
6-star★ 50 Ifrit: Meteor Strike Ifrit: Meteor Strike Physical damage (3.25x) with ignore DEF (50%) to all enemies
Add fire element to physical attacks for 5 turns to caster
Chain=Stardust Ray
10 64
6-star★ 67 Adagium Pulse Adagium Pulse Physical damage (3.25x) with ignore DEF (50%) to one enemy
Add dark element to physical attacks for 5 turns to caster
Chain=Stardust Ray
10 48
6-star★ 100 Rakshasa Blade Rakshasa Blade Physical damage combo (3-6 times, 4.5x each, 20.25x avg) to one enemy 6 52
6-star★ 100 Double Ability Double Ability Cast 2 times: Adagium Pulse, Cerberus-0, Daemonification - Magic, Daemonification - Physical, Dark Tornado, Flames of Rage, Ifrit: Firaga, Ifrit: Meteor Strike, Mastering the Darkness, Overkill, Point-Blank Warp-Strike, Rakshasa Blade, Red Armiger, Rising Phantom - Magic, Rising Phantom - Physical, Spectral Charge, Warp Strike, Warp-Strike: Pain 0
7-star★ 105 Warp-Strike: Pain Warp-Strike: Pain Physical damage (10x) with consecutive increase (5 times, 4.5x each, 32.5x max) to one enemy
Chain=Stardust Ray
10 64
7-star★ 105 Spectral Charge Spectral Charge Increase ability modifier (4.5x) for 5 turns to caster (can't be dispelled): Rakshasa Blade
Increase ability modifier (7.5x) for 5 turns to caster (can't be dispelled): Warp-Strike: Pain
5 LB
7-star★ 110 Flames of Rage Flames of Rage [5 turns cooldown, available on turn 1]
Increase ATK/DEF/MAG/SPR (150%) for 3 turns to all allies
Decrease fire resistance (100%) and dark resistance (120%) for 3 turns to all enemies
120
7-star★ 110 Mastering the Darkness Mastering the Darkness [5 turns cooldown, available on turn 1]
Increase fire and dark resistance (100%) for 3 turns to all allies
Enable skills for 4 turns to caster: Rising Phantom - Magic, Rising Phantom - Physical
99
7-star★ 110 Overkill Overkill [8 turns cooldown, available on turn 1]
HP damage (99%) to caster
Increase ATK/DEF/MAG/SPR (250%) for 3 turns to caster
Increase all elements resistance (100%) for 1 turn to caster
99
Passive
Min rarity Level Icon Name Effect
5-star★ 1 Dual Wield Dual Wield Enable dual wielding of one-handed weapons
5-star★ 1 Hatred for the Royal Family Hatred for the Royal Family Increase ATK (30%)
Increase equipment ATK (50%) when dual wielding
5-star★ 20 Chancellor of Niflheim Chancellor of Niflheim Increase ATK, HP and MP (30%)
Recover MP (10%) per turn
5-star★ 30 ATK +20% ATK +20% Increase ATK (20%)
5-star★ 54 Shadowstep Shadowstep Auto-cast Shadowstep at the start of a battle, upon revival, or after brave shift
5-star★ 62 Counter: Parry Counter: Parry Increase DEF and SPR (30%)
Chance to counter physical attacks (30%) with Counter: Parry (max 1/turn)
Chance to counter magic attacks (30%) with Counter: Parry (max 1/turn)
5-star★ 75 Phantom Fade Phantom Fade Increase dark resistance (30%)
6-star★ 20 Starscourge Carrier Starscourge Carrier Increase ATK (50%) when equipped with a great sword
Increase resistance to disease and petrify (100%)
6-star★ 33 Fallen Savior Fallen Savior Increase SPR and MP (30%)
Increase equipment ATK (50%) when dual wielding
6-star★ 74 The Pyreburner's Keeper The Pyreburner's Keeper Increase ability modifier (2x): Ifrit: Firaga, Ifrit: Meteor Strike
Increase HP and MP (20%)
6-star★ 80 Brother of the Founder King Brother of the Founder King Increase resistance to blind (100%)
Increase resistance to stop (100%)
7-star★ 101 King of the Daemons King of the Daemons [Requirement: TMR or STMR equipped]
Increase equipment ATK (50%) when dual wielding
Increase ATK, SPR and HP (40%)
7-star★ 110 Dual Blade Mastery Dual Blade Mastery Increase chain modifier cap (200%) when dual wielding
7-star★ 115 DEF +20% DEF +20% Increase DEF (20%)
7-star★ 120 Return of the Founder King Return of the Founder King Increase ATK (50%)
Increase ability modifier (2x): Warp-Strike: Pain
Conditional
Condition Name Effect Hits Tooltip-Question MP
Activated by
Warp Strike
Point-Blank Warp-Strike Physical damage (5.25x) with ignore DEF (50%) to one enemy
Decrease ATK and DEF (45%) for 3 turns to one enemy
0 58
Activated by
Shadowstep
Shadowstep Evade 2 physical attacks for 99999 turns to caster
Activated by
Counter: Parry
Counter: Parry Recover MP (75) to caster
Activated by
Mastering the Darkness
Rising Phantom - Physical Decrease ATK and DEF (65%) for 5 turns to all enemies
Increase ATK and DEF (200%) for 5 turns to caster

1. Auto-cast next turn:
Decrease ATK and DEF (70%) for 4 turns to all enemies

1. Auto-cast after 2 turns:
Decrease ATK and DEF (74%) for 3 turns to all enemies
58
Activated by
Mastering the Darkness
Rising Phantom - Magic Decrease MAG and SPR (65%) for 5 turns to all enemies
Increase MAG and SPR (200%) for 5 turns to caster

1. Auto-cast next turn:
Decrease MAG and SPR (70%) for 4 turns to all enemies

1. Auto-cast after 2 turns:
Decrease MAG and SPR (74%) for 3 turns to all enemies
58

Leader Skill[]

Min rarity Icon Name Effect
7-star★ Victorious FFXV Victorious FFXV [Requirement: Set as party leader]
Increase ATK and MAG (100%) to all FFXV allies

Limit Burst[]

Rarity Name Effect Hits Cost
5-star★ Royal Retribution Base
Lv 1
Physical damage (10.6x) with ignore DEF (50%) to all enemies
Decrease fire and dark resistance (60%) for 3 turns to all enemies
30 20 LB
Max
Lv 20
Physical damage (12.5x) with ignore DEF (50%) to all enemies
Decrease fire and dark resistance (60%) for 3 turns to all enemies
6-star★ Royal Retribution Base
Lv 1
Physical damage (12.6x) with ignore DEF (50%) to all enemies
Decrease fire and dark resistance (80%) for 3 turns to all enemies
30 26 LB
Max
Lv 25
Physical damage (15x) with ignore DEF (50%) to all enemies
Decrease fire and dark resistance (80%) for 3 turns to all enemies
7-star★ Royal Retribution Base
Lv 1
Physical damage (15.1x) with ignore DEF (50%) to all enemies
Decrease fire and dark resistance (100%) for 3 turns to all enemies
30 32 LB
Max
Lv 30
Physical damage (18x) with ignore DEF (50%) to all enemies
Decrease fire and dark resistance (100%) for 3 turns to all enemies

Awakening Materials[]

6-star★ 7-star★
Icon-Calamity WritCalamity Writ (20)
Icon-Calamity GemCalamity Gem (10)
Icon-Fairies' WritFairies' Writ (10)
Icon-Prismatic HornPrismatic Horn (5)
Icon-Divine CrystalDivine Crystal (5)
Gil4,000
Icon-Unit's PrismArdyn's Prism
Gil3,000,000

Sprites[]

5-star★ 6-star★ 7-star★


Ardyn


Ardyn


Ardyn

Quotes[]

Background Story[]

5★ The chancellor of Niflheim in the faraway world of Eos who controls all mayhem from behind the scenes. It is impossible to ascertain his birthplace from his appearance, and with an aloof attitude and joking tone, he has others eating out of the palm of his hand.
6★ The chancellor of Niflheim in the faraway world of Eos who controls all mayhem from behind the scenes. It is impossible to ascertain his birthplace from his appearance, and with an aloof attitude and joking tone, he has others eating out of the palm of his hand. After usurping the Crystal from the capital, he hid his social status and appeared in front of Noctis and the others by "coincidence."
7★ The chancellor of Niflheim in the faraway world of Eos who controls all mayhem from behind the scenes. It is impossible to ascertain his birthplace from his appearance, and with an aloof attitude and joking tone, he has others eating out of the palm of his hand. After usurping the Crystal from the capital, he hid his social status and often appeared in front of Noctis and the others by "coincidence." Hiding his true motive behind a friendly demeanor, he shrewdly guided Noctis and the others through some witty conversation.

Fusion[]

5★ Are you interested in tales of the past? I'm well-acquainted with many of them.
6★ You've gone to such lengths to prepare. Must have been a battle in and of itself.
7★ I'm immortal. Such is my blessing and curse.

Awakening[]

5★ <blank>
6★ I may not look like much, but I do have some influence. Aren't you glad we came together?
7★ I'm afraid you're out of luck. Those who stand before me have already lost the battle.

Summon[]

5★ I'm Ardyn Izunia. A man of no consequence. We might as well be friends, huh?
6★ I'm Ardyn Izunia. A man of no consequence. We might as well be friends, huh?
7★ I'm Ardyn Izunia. A man of no consequence. We might as well be friends, huh?

Trust Mastery[]

Simply sit back and enjoy the ride.
You needn't worry: you're in good hands with me.

User Review[]

Notes[]

Gameplay

Trivia

  • Main antagonist of the Final Fantasy XV Universe, and a playable character in Episode Ardyn.
    • Majority of his abilities are based after the skills he can perform in the DLC, with Ifrit as his Techniques and the Rakshasa Blade being one of his signature weapons.
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