Among longtime fans and fresh newcomers alike, the name “Genji” holds legendary meaning in the Final Fantasy series. Across numerous titles, equipment bearing the Genji namesake promises peerless power unmatched by lesser armaments.
This proves true once again with the mythical Genji Gloves in FF16 – mysterious accessories shrouded in eastern lore that unlock staggering potential. Don these black and gold gauntlets to inflict rending strikes with your weapons using the unique Dual Wield ability.
I’ve uncovered tips from the front lines on unlocking the gloves and recommendations on mastering them in battle from veteran players. Read on for the full report before tracking these rare prizes down yourself!
Origins and Lore of the Genji Legend
While the raw stats and effects speak plainly enough for the Genji Gear’s potency, the history and mythos surrounding them add further grandeur. The term “Genji” relates closely to Japanese culture – used in naming the famed 12th century novel The Tale of Genji revolving around the imperial Minamoto clan.
The Genji equipment’s origins remain shrouded in mystery within the world of Valisthea. Some scholars suggest the gloves and other relics arrived through supernatural passages from other lands or planes of existence. More mundane experts speculate an ancient smith of eastern descent forged the gear for elite human warriors, or perhaps legendary katana swordsmasters known as samurai.
Another theory points to “Genji” as a title bestowed only upon the greatest combatants – the pinnacle of masters across all weapon disciplines. The gear then serves both to honor those mighty historical champions and to empower new wearers carrying the banner of “Genji” today against godlike foes.
Beyond the probable eastern connection, the pervasive “duality” theme in Final Fantasy also manifests clearly on the twin-wielding Genji Gloves. Perhaps this hints at some deeper meaning. But for most adventurers, the appeal lies more in dressing their hands with these gold and black grails to double their personal power!
While the true past remains obscured in the shadows, the Genji Gloves’ future gleams bright with the promise of victory for those bold enough to seek them out!
Genji Gloves Features and Capabilities
Equipping the Genji Gloves bestows the following potent effects in Final Fantasy 16:
- +15% Physical Damage – All physical attacks like swords, greatswords, polearms, etc dealt extra damage
- +10% Magic Potency – Damage and healing amounts increased for all spellcasting
- Dual Wield – Wear a weapon in each hand when two one-handed arms are equipped
The stacking damage improvements apply broadly rather than targeting specific weapon or enemy types. This makes the gloves ideal for your main protagonist Clive or any primary damage dealer against all foes.
While a great pair of gloves enhances Clive’s punches alone, the Dual Wield capability proves the real game changer! Let’s break down exactly how equipping two weapons instead of one empowers your offense:
- Strike enemies twice as fast per action
- Gain stats and abilities from both equipped weapons
- More skills to utilize against enemy weaknesses
- Unleash both weapons‘ Limit Breaks
This complements the Genji Gloves’ Physical and Magical damage buffs for tremendous potential. Suddenly a shield for added defense or a spellcasting scepter for supplementary magic doesn’t mean sacrificing your main armament!
The Genji Gloves here seem less overpowered compared to their godly iterations in previous Final Fantasies. But combined with another damage accessory like Master‘s Scroll Relic, they remain hugely impactful for steamrolling enemies.
Comparing the FF16 Genji Gloves to the Past
Veterans may remember the Genji Gloves being borderline broken in some past franchise entries. Let‘s see how the FF16 version stacks up:
| Game | Key Effects |
|---|---|
| Final Fantasy V | Quadra-wielding four weapons at once! |
| Final Fantasy VI | Attack eight times per round with dual weapons |
| Final Fantasy VII | Double Materia growth for stacked magic and skills |
| Final Fantasy X | 忍 shinobi armor with Ribbon-like immunities |
| Final Fantasy 16 | 15% Physical, 10% Magic, standard dual-wielding |
The raw stats and skills prove strong if not quite as outrageous as their forebearers. But note the Genji Gloves (and all gear) gains potency in New Game Plus difficulty!
Where might the next incarnation land in Final Fantasy 17? Here’s my pitch:
- Genji Gauntlets – Quad wield + Mimic enemy attacks when counterattacking!
A guy can dream right? In the meantime, let’s get back to uncovering the Genji Gloves currently awaiting us in practice…
Dual wielding swords with the Genji Gloves proves extremely effective
Step-by-Step Guide to Acquiring Genji Gloves
Before unleashing the Genji Gloves’ potential across Valisthea, you’ll need to track them down first. Here is the full sequence for obtaining them along with some tips:
Prerequisites Checklist
- Reach Chapter 5 in the main story progression
- Finish the “Back to Origin” side quest
- Unlocks after meeting soldier Paule in Chapter 5
- Explore underground passage in Zellman Canal
- Gather at least 2,395 Renown points (total earned from quests, hunts, etc.)
Acquisition Process
Once you‘ve met the prerequisites above:
- Travel to The Hideaway region
- Head towards the Patron‘s Whisper shop close to the Alliant Reports stand
- Browse the shop‘s inventory after speaking to the vendor
- Purchase the Genji Gloves for 2,395 Renown points
- Equip them immediately on your physical damage specialist!
Pro Tip – The Genji Gloves won‘t always appear the first time checking Patron‘s Whispers. If not visible yet, briefly exit the shop and re-enter for them to spawn in the offerings!
With the Genji Gloves finally equipped, it‘s time to test their mettle on the field of battle!
Advanced Combat Tips and Strategies
Merely scoring the Genji Gloves only completes part of the legend – you must also master their duality by experimenting with Dual Wield combinations in live combat.
Here are some advanced tips from the front lines for wielders ready to graduate beyond swinging two basic swords:
Magical Mayhem Duos
- Staff + Scepter – Wreck with spells using two magic boosters
- Staff + Daggers – Lead with spells then finish weakened enemies with quick slashes
- Scepter + Shield – Balance offensive and defensive magician builds
Outside the Box Approaches
- Polearm + Mace – Strike first with the range then hammer in close
- Greatsword + Handguns – Slow heavy swords plus rapid firearm fills all ranges
- Daggers + Light Shield – Parry incoming blows while retaliating with slashes
Don‘t limit yourself to conventional combos – the Genji Gloves open up all new tactics by merging complementary or even opposing weapons together!
Maximizing Damage Output
Your equipement matters too for offense:
- Enchant both weapons with strongest available materials
- Raise chain attack rate for more double attacks
- Boost Physical Attack stat through armor and accessories
- Learn upgraded weaponskills from Marks for new attack options
And when building Limit Breaks, try syncing both weapons‘ specials to trigger in sequence – or save one as an ace finisher!
A colossal greatsword plus steel shield combo covers all ranges of battle
The Genji Gloves reward an open mind – so don‘t be afraid to get creative with mixing your equipped weapons. Now let‘s examine some numerical examples…
Genji Gloves Buff Calculations and Impact
Just how much extra damage output can we expect from the Genji Gloves‘ effects? Let‘s break it down mathematically!
Here we‘ll assume a strong late game build for Clive wielding two well forged +2 Warrior‘s Greatswords. Their average per hit damage works out to:
Base Greatsword Damage:
- Weapon Attack: 300
- Physical Attack Stat: 250
Total Base Damage Per Sword:
300 (Weapon)
+ 250 (Stat)
= 550Now if we calculate in the Genji Gloves buffs:
Genji Glove Effects:
- 15% Physical Damage Increase
- Dual Wielding (Strike Twice)
Damage Per Sword with Buffs:
Base Sword Damage: 550
15% Boost: 82.5
Total: 632.5
Dual Wield Total:
632.5 x 2 (Greatswords) = 1,265 damage!That’s a huge leap from 550 base damage to 1265 with Genjis before even factoring enemy defenses! Now imagine landing critical hits or Limit Break boosts on top.
Running calculations like these help illustrate precisely why the Genji Gloves live up to their legendary hype. The numbers speak for themselves – go grab this exponential power spike now!
Conclusion
The peerless Genji Gloves represent the pinnacle of hand to hand offensive gear in Final Fantasy 16. Their Dual Wielding elevates melee weapons while passive damage boosts empower magic alike.
Yet mystery endures over their origins despite carrying battle prowess worthy of legend. Champions who don these intimidating black and gold gauntlets soon etch tales of their own into history however.
While acquiring the gloves takes effort through Renown grinding and story progression, the payoff proves dramatic against all enemies. My guidance above distills optimal methods for obtaining and mastering these mythical accessories quickly.
Now that you understand the true might the Genji Gloves offer, will you seek them out to test your own limits? Conquer the trials awaiting fallen warriors, claim your prize, and unleash havoc with two full hands of steel!
