Guide
Best Visions to Awaken First in Final Fantasy Resonance
- Leah comes first: her first two stars add Cura and Curaga long before Fina learns Curaga at level 35.
- Cloud is the best damage pick early, with Cross-Slash and Leaping Cleave at two stars.
- Mid game, take Tidus, Noctis and Terra to two stars and Tronn and Y’shtola to one.
- Once you have Magicite Cryst, finish Terra and Bartz at three stars.
Best Visions to Awaken First
Each Vision can be awakened three times, and every star costs a different Magicite. This table shows how far to push each Vision at each point in the game.
| Stage | Three stars | Two stars | One star |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early game | Leah | Cloud | Warrior of Light, Terra |
| Mid game | Leah, Cloud | Tidus, Noctis, Terra | Tronn, Y’shtola |
| Late game | Terra, Bartz | Any you use | Any you use |
Early Game Awakening Priority
Leah is the first pick because healing keeps the early story safe. Her first star adds Cura, her second adds Curaga, and the third brings more support tools.
Cloud is next if you want more boss damage. Two stars add Cross-Slash, a physical attack boost and Leaping Cleave, which raises crit rate against staggered enemies by a lot.
Give the Warrior of Light Vision and Terra one star if you have Magicite left over. Everything else can wait. That does not make them bad, they are simply lower on the list.
Mid-Game Awakening Priority
Max out Leah and Cloud now. Leah's Curaga matters a lot here, since Fina does not learn it herself until level 35.
- Tidus, Noctis and Terra: two stars as your roster grows
- Tronn and Y’shtola: one star for now
- Other Visions: hold your Magicite until you have a clear use
Late-Game Awakening Priority
Once Magicite Cryst starts coming in, push Terra and Bartz to three stars. Both sit in the top tier and their final star changes how they play.
| Vision | Third star adds | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Terra | Ultima, Ribbon and an MP passive | Magic Boost stops costing extra MP, and Ribbon blocks status ailments |
| Bartz | Flare Blade, Spellblade Mastery | A non-elemental Spellblade attack, and every Spellblade costs half the MP |
How Vision Awakening Works
Visit the Moogle of Light in Grandport Harbor to awaken a Vision. Each star adds new spells, skills or passives you can use while that Vision is equipped.
| Star | Magicite needed |
|---|---|
| 1st star | Magicite Shard x1 |
| 2nd star | Magicite x1 |
| 3rd star | Magicite Cryst x1 |
The awakening guide covers the steps, and the Magicite page lists every source, from enemy drops to the Colosseum Shop.
FAQ
Which Vision should I awaken first in FF Resonance?
Leah. Her first two stars give Cura and Curaga, which keep your party alive through the early chapters.
Is Terra worth taking to three stars?
Yes. Her third star removes the extra MP cost of Magic Boost and adds Ribbon against status ailments, which makes it one of the best upgrades in the game.
How many times can a Vision be awakened?
Three times. The stars need a Magicite Shard, a Magicite and a Magicite Cryst, in that order.