Final Fantasy Resonance Walkthrough & Guides Wiki

Final Fantasy Resonance is Square Enix's HD-2D take on classic Final Fantasy, with turn-based battles built around stagger, Visions and Espers. Here you will find character and Vision guides, a chapter walkthrough, boss tips and every collectible.
Release
October 22, 2026
Visions
26
Party members
8
Chapters
8
Espers
9
Tier listBest Visions Tier List

Which Visions to equip first

BuildsBest Character Builds

Visions and abilities per character

PartyBest Party Setup

Four slots, six roles

Start hereBeginner's Guide

Tips for your first hours

Final Fantasy Resonance Walkthrough

100% walkthrough
Chapter 1Trailing the Truths

4 bosses, 4 side quests

Chapter 2Eternal Blue

5 bosses, 4 side quests

Chapter 3Wardens of the Aquapolis

4 bosses, 2 side quests

Chapter 4Banner Oath

3 bosses

Chapter 5Scars of Time

6 bosses, 15 side quests

Chapter 6Tranquility

9 bosses, 4 side quests

Chapter 7Reckoning

4 side quests

Chapter 8Beyond Hope

3 bosses

Final Fantasy Resonance Visions

All 26 Visions
SBartzBartzFF V · BreakerEarthLightningWindSTerraTerraFF VI · CommandoIceWaterFireSY’shtolaY’shtolaFF XIV · BreakerIceRecoveryWindSSephirothSephirothFF VII · CommandoIceLightningRecoveryFireDarkSAyakaAyakaFFBE · MedicRecoveryAWarrior of LightWarrior of LightFF I · SentinelEarthLightLightningRecoveryAFirionFirionFF II · BreakerLightLightningWindACloudCloudFF VII · BreakerLightningWaterASquallSquallFF VIII · CommandoWaterFireAShantottoShantottoFF XI · CommandoLightningWaterDarkCAmeliaAmeliaFFBE · SaboteurEarthFireACamilleCamilleFFBE · CommandoEarthWater

Final Fantasy Resonance Tier List

Full tier list
S
BartzTerraY’shtolaSephirothAyaka
A
Warrior of LightFirionCloudSquallShantottoCamilleWilhelmVictoria
B
Onion KnightCecilTidusNoctisCliveLeah
C
AmeliaLightningAileenTronnZidaneVaanCharlotte

Final Fantasy Resonance Characters

All characters
RainSRainSentinelJoins in Chapter 1LasswellBLasswellBreakerJoins in Chapter 1FinaBFinaMedicJoins in Chapter 1NicholSNicholSynergistJoins in Chapter 3LidALidCommandoJoins in Chapter 2JakeBJakeCommandoJoins in Chapter 4SakuraASakuraCommandoJoins in Chapter 5Archwitch FinaAArchwitch FinaSaboteurJoins in Chapter 5

Final Fantasy Resonance Builds

All builds
Rain BuildWarrior of Light, Wilhelm, FirionLasswell BuildFirion, Squall, TidusFina BuildTerra, Tronn, Onion KnightNichol BuildFirion, Onion Knight, AileenLid BuildFirion, Squall, TidusJake BuildFirion, Squall, TidusSakura BuildFirion, Terra, Y’shtolaArchwitch Fina BuildFirion, Terra, Y’shtola

Final Fantasy Resonance Meta Guides

All guides
Best Party Setup: Team Composition by ChapterYour best party in Final Fantasy Resonance shifts as new members and Visions join. Here is who to field in each chapter and which Vision to hand them.Best Early Game BuildsYour first three party members can each go a few directions in Final Fantasy Resonance. These builds use gear you can get in the opening chapters.Best Visions to Awaken FirstMagicite is scarce early in Final Fantasy Resonance, so spend it where it pays off. Here is the order we suggest for each stage of the story.Best Abilities and Skills to EquipIn Final Fantasy Resonance, a character keeps every ability they learn from a Vision and can equip it later if the AP fits. These are the ones worth the points.Best Weapons and EquipmentGood gear carries a lot of weight in Final Fantasy Resonance, especially before your Visions are leveled. Here is what to equip at each stage of the game.Best Accessories to EquipIn Final Fantasy Resonance, every character has two accessory slots, and the right pair can matter more than a weapon upgrade. Here are the best picks by job.Best Items to StealSteal in Final Fantasy Resonance can grab rare accessories and items that sell for a fortune. These are the targets worth a few turns of your time.

Final Fantasy Resonance Tips and Tricks

All guides
Beginner's Guide: Tips and Tricks for Final Fantasy ResonanceJust started Final Fantasy Resonance? These are the habits that save you the most time and trouble in the first few chapters.Combat System ExplainedFinal Fantasy Resonance uses turn-based battles with a party of up to four. Everything revolves around breaking enemy Stagger gauges and mixing Vision skills.Stagger Guide: Best Ways to Stagger Enemies EffectivelyStagger is the heart of combat in Final Fantasy Resonance. Break an enemy's gauge and you stop its turn, deal extra damage and earn a bonus action.All Stats and Attributes ExplainedFinal Fantasy Resonance splits stats into base attributes that grow with levels and battle stats that add your gear on top. Here is what each one does and how to raise it.How to Awaken VisionsAwakening is how a Vision in Final Fantasy Resonance gets stronger spells and passives. All it takes is the right Magicite and a visit to the Moogle of Light.How to Get APAP decides how many abilities a character can equip in Final Fantasy Resonance. You raise it by ranking up Visions, and you spend it in the Equipment & Abilities screen.How to Trigger Resonance SkillsResonance skills are the big finishers of Final Fantasy Resonance, one for each Vision. You can only use them at the end of a Sweeping Stagger.How to Fill the Limit Burst Gauge FastLimit Bursts are each character's signature move in Final Fantasy Resonance. Here is how to charge the gauge quickly and what every character can do with it.Multicasting ExplainedWith multicasting in Final Fantasy Resonance, one spell hits every enemy or every ally. It is weaker per target, so timing is what makes it shine.Status Effects List and How to Cure ThemStatus ailments in Final Fantasy Resonance can lock a character out of a fight or turn them against you. Here is what each one does and how to deal with it.List of Buffs and DebuffsIn Final Fantasy Resonance, a well-timed buff or debuff can swing a fight more than raw damage. Here is each effect and who can cast it.How to HealFinal Fantasy Resonance does not heal you at save points for free. Here are all the ways to top up HP and MP, in and out of battle.What Happens When You Die? Death Penalty ExplainedLosing a battle in Final Fantasy Resonance costs you nothing. You simply pick how to continue.How to Change Difficulty: Difficulty GuideFinal Fantasy Resonance has three difficulty settings, and you can switch between them whenever you like. Here is where to find the option and what each level does.

Final Fantasy Resonance Farming Guides

All guides
EXP Farming: How to Level Up FastLeveling in Final Fantasy Resonance gets much faster once you know where the metal enemies hide. These are the best methods and spots, chapter by chapter.MRP Farming: How to Farm MRP FastMRP is what raises your Visions' Mastery Ranks in Final Fantasy Resonance, and the right setup can multiply what each fight pays. Here is how to stack the bonuses and where to farm.Money Farming: How to Farm Gil FastNew gear in Final Fantasy Resonance gets pricey fast. These are the quickest ways to fill your wallet, from bonus multipliers to the enemies that drop the most Gil.All Battle Result BonusesFinal Fantasy Resonance rewards clean wins with three end-of-battle bonuses. Each one boosts a different reward, so pick the one that matches what you are farming.

Final Fantasy Resonance Side Quests, Espers and Bosses

Side Quests33 sub quests with rewards, including every character substoryEspersSiren, Ramuh, Carbuncle, Titan, Ifrit, Shiva, Leviathan, Odin, BahamutBosses34 story, 6 side quest and 35 optional bosses with weaknessesEnemiesRare monsters, weaknesses and immunitiesChamber of ArmsLegendary weapon trialsColosseumLeagues, rewards and the shop

Final Fantasy Resonance Map and Locations

All locations
Tablet Shards99 locationsTreasure Chests125 locationsSanctums17 locationsCave Masters13 locationsAdamantite8 locationsAncient Equipment12 locationsMagiciteEvery way to get itHidden TreasuresHow to find them

Final Fantasy Resonance Skills, Weapons and Equipment

Skills632 skills, Limit Bursts and ResonancesWeapons246 weapons for 8 weapon typesArmor107 armor piecesAccessories96 accessories and their effectsAll guides43 guides and tipsMax statsLevel 99 stats of every character

About Final Fantasy Resonance

Release date
October 22, 2026
Platforms
PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, Switch, PC (Steam)
Publisher
Square Enix
Genre
HD-2D turn-based RPG
Based on
Final Fantasy Brave Exvius, first story arc
Price
$49.99 (Digital Deluxe $59.99)

Final Fantasy Resonance FAQ

How long is FF Resonance?

The main story takes about 30 to 40 hours, and doing all the side content can push it to 60 to 80 hours.

How many chapters are there?

Eight, from Trailing the Truths to Beyond Hope, after a short prologue.

Does the demo save carry over?

Yes. The demo covers the opening through Chapter 1, and the full game picks up your save if you use the same console and user profile. Switch and Switch 2 saves do not transfer between each other.

Is there New Game Plus?

No. After the credits you get a clear save that drops you back before the final boss, and Ultima Weapon becomes available as a post-game fight.

Can you change difficulty mid-game?

Yes. Casual, Normal and Expert can be swapped anytime in the Gameplay options, and Expert hands out more MRP.