Visions

0:13 Final Fantasy Resonance has 26 Visions, and you collect all of them during the story and its sub quests: each of your party members equips one Vision, which raises their stats, teaches them its abilities and gives them its Resonance, a 3D CG finishing move (PowerPyx, Oct 21, 2026). Producer Keisuke Nakashima calls them "echoes of beloved Final Fantasy characters" in his gameplay tips video, and gives the example of pairing Rain, who has no healing of his own, with the healing Vision Leah. 17 Visions are heroes of earlier Final Fantasy games (the mainline protagonists, Y'shtola, Shantotto and Sephiroth) and the other 9 are original to Brave Exvius (Worthplaying, Oct 20, 2026). Which ones to use is on Best Visions; how their abilities and ranks work is on Abilities, AP and Mastery Rank.

Quick facts

Sources: PowerPyx and PowerPyx trophy guide, Oct 21, 2026; Worthplaying, Oct 20, 2026; RPG Site interview, Sep 6, 2026.

How Visions work

A Vision is the crystallized essence of a hero. Each party member equips one, which boosts their stats and unlocks the Vision's abilities, and fighting with it builds affinity (RPG Site, Jun 13, 2026). Every character keeps a permanent role (Rain is a Sentinel, Fina a Medic), and a Vision of another role changes the mix: PSU's example is a Commando with a Medic Vision, who becomes a damage-dealing healer (PSU, Oct 20, 2026). In battle each character chooses every turn whether to act as themselves or through their Vision, so a party of four fights almost like eight (The Outerhaven, Oct 20, 2026).

Visions grow in two separate ways:

• Mastery Rank (MR) rises from 0 to 9 with MRP earned in battle. It is tracked for each character and Vision pair, so Cloud at MR 9 on Rain is still MR 0 on Lasswell (PowerPyx, Oct 21, 2026). Each rank teaches an ability and gives permanent stat boosts, and learned abilities stay after you unequip the Vision, as long as they fit the character's AP (Game8, Oct 21, 2026). PSU's reviewer moved each Vision on to another character once it was maxed (PSU, Oct 20, 2026).
• Awakening gives a Vision up to three stars with Magicite Shards, Magicite and Magicite Crysts at a Moogle of Light, unlocking stronger versions of its skills; stars are shared by every character who uses that Vision (GameRant, Oct 20, 2026). PowerPyx says there is enough Magicite in the game to awaken every Vision fully (PowerPyx, Oct 21, 2026).

Every Vision also has one Resonance: after a Sweeping Stagger (every enemy staggered in one turn) you choose one Resonance from the Visions your party has equipped (Game8, Oct 23, 2026). The whole battle system is on Combat.

Where Visions come from

Sixteen of the 17 legacy heroes wait at Sanctums of Light around the world of Lapis (RPG Site, Jul 17, 2026). At a Sanctum the crystal asks three questions about the hero's own story, and you get the Vision whatever you answer (PowerPyx, Oct 21, 2026). Before launch Square Enix told Kotaku that answers matching the hero's own choices grant small perks (Kotaku, Sep 4, 2026); GameSpot's guide says the answers never change anything (GameSpot, Oct 22, 2026). The originals come from the story (Tronn and Leah) or from sub quests, and Sephiroth must be beaten in an optional fight (Sephiroth).

Brave Exvius had over 2,000 characters; Resonance brings back 26 (Kotaku, Sep 4, 2026), chosen by popularity votes in Japan and abroad, story depth and balance, and Nakashima said there are no plans for more (RPG Site, Sep 6, 2026).

All 26 Visions

Sources: RPG Site, Jun 13, 2026, Jul 17, 2026 and Aug 24, 2026 (strengths, Sanctums); PowerPyx, Oct 21, 2026 (chapters, Sephiroth, sub quests); RPG Site sub quests, Oct 22, 2026.

PowerPyx's Vision list puts Aileen in Chapter 5, while its trophy roadmap says she joins in Chapter 6, after "Forger of Wills" in Dilmagia; both are given above. Clive, Sephiroth and the Chapter 5 Visions need the airship, which arrives at the start of Chapter 5 (PowerPyx, Oct 21, 2026). The step-by-step route through each chapter is on the Walkthrough.

Two achievements count Visions: Visions Assemble for 10, which 23.6% of Steam players had, and Will Crystallized for all 26, which 0.4% had (Steam, Oct 25, 2026). The rest are on Achievements and Trophies.

The official Vision trailers

Square Enix released a one-minute trailer for each of 16 legacy heroes on its Final Fantasy YouTube channel between Aug 7 and Sep 25, 2026 (all listed under Sources; RPG Site covered the Lightning and Clive trailers on their release days). Each opens with the hero's original world in text over clips of their game, shows the hero's Brave Exvius-style sprite, then cuts to Rain using the Vision in battle and the Vision's Resonance in 3D CG. The moments below start at the battle.

0:29 Warrior of Light (Final Fantasy 1, Aug 7, 2026): Rain uses Vanguard Glaive in a dark hall, then the CG shows the Warrior of Light raising his sword above the clouds. His Resonance is Crystal Braver, damage to all enemies with Regen and a defense and Spirit boost for himself (Game8, Oct 23, 2026).

0:29 Cloud (Final Fantasy 7, Aug 10, 2026): Rain's Cross-Slash bursts across the enemy, then Cloud swings the Buster Sword at a machine and leaps into his Resonance, Ascension: Lightning damage to one enemy with a high critical rate (Game8, Oct 23, 2026).

0:29 Shantotto (Final Fantasy 11, Aug 12, 2026): a battle in a misty field, then Shantotto under a full moon calls down a pink blast. Her Resonance, Colossal Shantotto II, deals Dark magic damage to one enemy and fills the limit gauge by 20% (Game8, Oct 23, 2026).

0:29 Noctis (Final Fantasy 15, Aug 14, 2026): a desert battle, then Noctis leaps among glowing blue swords in the night sky for Armiger Unleashed, physical damage to all enemies.

0:29 Onion Knight (Final Fantasy 3, Aug 17, 2026): a forest battle against a beast, then the Onion Knight appears in several outfits, which fits his Resonance's name, Job Change Attack.

0:29 Lightning (Final Fantasy 13, Aug 19, 2026): lightning strikes enemies in a metal facility, then her CG. Her Resonance, Zantetsuken, hits all enemies with Lightning and has a 40% chance of instant death (Game8, Oct 23, 2026).

0:29 Bartz (Final Fantasy 5, Aug 21, 2026): a green wind attack in a forest, then Bartz rides his chocobo Boko through the stars and into daylight, sword raised.

0:29 Vaan (Final Fantasy 12, Aug 25, 2026): a battle in a red desert, then Vaan's CG ends in an explosion of fire: True Pyroclasm, Fire damage to all enemies with a guaranteed steal (Game8, Oct 23, 2026).

0:29 Y'shtola (Final Fantasy 14, Aug 27, 2026): Rain fights a winged beast in a red hall, then Y'shtola's CG figure glows pink before purple energy strikes a floating rock.

0:29 Tidus (Final Fantasy 10, Aug 31, 2026): a battle by a waterfall, then Tidus winds up in the CG and water bursts from his sword: Blitz Ace, Water damage to one enemy whose last hit strikes all of them (Game8, Oct 23, 2026).

0:29 Firion (Final Fantasy 2, Sep 2, 2026): a fiery strike, then Firion faces a huge muscled foe in the CG before streaks of light fill the screen. His Resonance is Weaponsmaster, Light physical damage.

0:29 Squall (Final Fantasy 8, Sep 8, 2026): a street battle in a town, then Squall raises his gunblade and a beam strikes the planet from orbit: Blasting Zone, Fire damage to all enemies (Game8, Oct 23, 2026).

0:29 Clive (Final Fantasy 16, Sep 10, 2026): a volcanic battle, then Clive draws his sword, calls "Ifrit!" and the flaming Eikon rises: True Ifrit-Primed, Fire damage to one enemy (Game8, Oct 23, 2026).

0:29 Terra (Final Fantasy 6, Sep 21, 2026): in a snowfield the banner reads "Riot Blade - Lotus" as Terra appears beside Rain, then her CG glows pink. Game8 describes Riot Blade - Lotus as non-elemental magic damage to all enemies (Game8, Oct 23, 2026).

0:29 Zidane (Final Fantasy 9, Sep 23, 2026): green magic in a dungeon, then Zidane's CG before a great tree in pink light: Climax Edge, Wind magic damage to one enemy (Game8, Oct 23, 2026).

0:29 Cecil (Final Fantasy 4, Sep 25, 2026): a moon-shaped blast in battle, then Cecil as a paladin in the CG and a dark knight's helmet. His Resonance, Knight of Duality, deals Light damage to all enemies and gives the party a one-time 50% barrier (Game8, Oct 23, 2026).

0:59 Sephiroth has no Vision trailer of his own; he was revealed in the Official Gameplay Trailer (Sep 3, 2026), which shows his CG ("Shall I give you despair?") and the party fighting him. You win him at Whirlpool Hollow from Chapter 5, where PowerPyx lists him at level 45 (PowerPyx, Oct 21, 2026); the fight is on Sephiroth.

Frequently asked questions

How many Visions are in Final Fantasy Resonance? Final Fantasy Resonance has 26 Visions: 17 heroes from earlier Final Fantasy games and 9 original characters from Brave Exvius. No more are planned after launch.

How do you get Visions in Final Fantasy Resonance? Most legacy heroes are found at Sanctums of Light in each region, where you answer three questions and receive the Vision whatever you answer. Tronn and Leah come with the story in Chapter 1, the seven other originals come from sub quests in Chapters 5 to 7, and Sephiroth must be beaten in an optional fight.

Can you miss a Vision in Final Fantasy Resonance? No. PowerPyx confirms that none of the 26 Visions is missable, and after the story you can roam freely to collect any you skipped.

Is Sephiroth a Vision in Final Fantasy Resonance? Yes. Sephiroth is one of the 26 Visions, won by defeating him at Whirlpool Hollow by airship from Chapter 5, where PowerPyx lists him at level 45.

Do Sanctum quiz answers matter in Final Fantasy Resonance? You get the Vision whatever you answer. Before launch Square Enix told Kotaku that matching answers grant small perks, while GameSpot's guide says the answers change nothing.

Does Mastery Rank carry over between characters in Final Fantasy Resonance? No. Mastery Rank is tracked per character and Vision pair, but abilities a character has learned stay with that character after the Vision is removed. Awakening stars, by contrast, are shared by everyone who uses the Vision.

Sources

• Final Fantasy Resonance All Vision Locations, PowerPyx, Oct 21, 2026
• Final Fantasy Resonance Trophy Guide & Roadmap, PowerPyx, Oct 21, 2026
• Square Enix details characters, gameplay systems, purchase editions and more for Final Fantasy Resonance, RPG Site, Jun 13, 2026
• New trailer and screenshots for Final Fantasy Resonance showcase new characters, Visions and gameplay content for completionists, RPG Site, Jul 17, 2026
• New screenshots for Final Fantasy Resonance showcase new locations, Limit Bursts, Gilgamesh and Ultima Weapon, RPG Site, Aug 24, 2026
• Final Fantasy Resonance PAX West 2026 interview, RPG Site, Sep 6, 2026
• Final Fantasy Resonance all sub quest locations and rewards, RPG Site, Oct 22, 2026
• Final Fantasy Resonance Lightning character trailer, RPG Site, Aug 19, 2026
• Final Fantasy Resonance Vision trailer: Clive, RPG Site, Sep 10, 2026
• All Resonances, Game8, Oct 23, 2026
• Combat System Explained, Game8, Oct 21, 2026
• How to Awaken Visions, GameRant, Oct 20, 2026
• How to unlock Cloud, GameSpot, Oct 22, 2026
• Final Fantasy Resonance preview and interview, Kotaku, Sep 4, 2026
• Final Fantasy Resonance review, Worthplaying, Oct 20, 2026
• Final Fantasy Resonance PS5 review, PSU, Oct 20, 2026
• Final Fantasy Resonance review, The Outerhaven, Oct 20, 2026
• Final Fantasy Resonance achievements, Steam Community, read Oct 25, 2026
• Gameplay Tips - Keisuke Nakashima | FINAL FANTASY RESONANCE, FINAL FANTASY, Sep 7, 2026 (video)
• FINAL FANTASY RESONANCE | Vision - Warrior of Light, FINAL FANTASY, Aug 7, 2026 (video)
• FINAL FANTASY RESONANCE | Vision - Cloud, FINAL FANTASY, Aug 10, 2026 (video)
• FINAL FANTASY RESONANCE | Vision - Shantotto, FINAL FANTASY, Aug 12, 2026 (video)
• FINAL FANTASY RESONANCE | Vision - Noctis, FINAL FANTASY, Aug 14, 2026 (video)
• FINAL FANTASY RESONANCE | Vision - Onion Knight, FINAL FANTASY, Aug 17, 2026 (video)
• FINAL FANTASY RESONANCE | Vision - Lightning, FINAL FANTASY, Aug 19, 2026 (video)
• FINAL FANTASY RESONANCE | Vision - Bartz, FINAL FANTASY, Aug 21, 2026 (video)
• FINAL FANTASY RESONANCE | Vision - Vaan, FINAL FANTASY, Aug 25, 2026 (video)
• FINAL FANTASY RESONANCE | Vision - Y'shtola, FINAL FANTASY, Aug 27, 2026 (video)
• FINAL FANTASY RESONANCE | Vision - Tidus, FINAL FANTASY, Aug 31, 2026 (video)
• FINAL FANTASY RESONANCE | Vision - Firion, FINAL FANTASY, Sep 2, 2026 (video)
• FINAL FANTASY RESONANCE | Vision - Squall, FINAL FANTASY, Sep 8, 2026 (video)
• FINAL FANTASY RESONANCE | Vision - Clive, FINAL FANTASY, Sep 10, 2026 (video)
• FINAL FANTASY RESONANCE | Vision - Terra, FINAL FANTASY, Sep 21, 2026 (video)
• FINAL FANTASY RESONANCE | Vision - Zidane, FINAL FANTASY, Sep 23, 2026 (video)
• FINAL FANTASY RESONANCE | Vision - Cecil, FINAL FANTASY, Sep 25, 2026 (video)
• FINAL FANTASY RESONANCE - Official Gameplay Trailer, FINAL FANTASY, Sep 3, 2026 (video)