
From the center, these branches point upward and to the right.

While all branches of the combat tree are worth investing in for Noctis, there are two branches in particular that will give you the most bang for your buck for relatively little AP. First Aid can only be used on a for character himself, so the best party member to get this AP first is the one most likely to be taking a beating in fights: Prompto. With this skill, your teammates will restore 20 percent of their HP without ever having to use an item.

For two tech bars, Ignis will rally the party around him, restoring HP and getting characters who find themselves in the Danger (aka "death countdown") status out of trouble. This skill will come in handy in nearly every boss battle or challenging hunt. Regroup (8 AP, for Ignis) - Regroup is one skill we can't emphasize enough, as it is both incredibly useful and cost-effective.

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The Techniques grid holds two specific skills we found vital during FFXV's early game: Regroup and Enhancement. Final Fantasy XV Ascension Guide: Best Skill Tree Nodes To Unlock Early Techniques Grid To help you on your journey, we've highlighted the nodes we found most useful early on in the various skill trees or grids, and which party members they'll benefit the most. Whether you're just getting started in Final Fantasy XV Windows Edition on PC or experiencing the game on consoles for the first time with the Royal Edition, you're likely to find yourself agonizing at some point over which skills are best to unlock in FFXV's Ascension system.
