Chocobo

Skill Levels

Chocobos have 10 levels that you can achieve by riding them for certain periods of time.

Lvl	Requirement	Bonus
1	Starting point
2	Acquired by riding for 2 mins	New Ability: Dash De Chocobo (You can summon your chocobo to flee once per battle)
3	Acquired by riding for 6 mins	Max Stamina +10, Running speed increased (20mph)
4	Acquired by riding for 8 mins	New Ability: Kick De Chocobo (Your Chocobo can join you in battles and deliver a devastating kick)
5	Acquired by riding for 12 mins	Max Stamina +10, sprinting Speed increased (28mph)
6	Acquired by riding for 16 mins	New Ability: Dance De Chocobo (Your Chocobo can buff you to increase your health regeneration in battle)
7	Acquired by riding for 20 mins	Max Stamina +10, Jump Height Increased (8' 8")
8	Acquired by riding for 20 mins	New Ability: Rush De Chocobo (Your chocobo can unleash a flurry of attacks)
9	Acquired by riding for 24 mins	Max Stamina +10, Stamina Recovery Rate x2
10	Acquired by riding for 30 mins	Link De Chocobo: Your chocobo can perform Blindside-Link attacks with Noctis

Note: The Riding Time counter is reset after the last level is earned. So for example - After earning Level 3, you would need to ride for an additional 8 mins to gain the next level.

Chocobo Riding Mechanics

• Sprint wears off after your Chocobo takes its 8th step.
• Chocobos retain their Sprint speed while gliding; your stamina also recovers while in the air.
• Halting (braking) while sprinting gives you a small boost as your Chocobo slides; it also allows you to recover some stamina.

How To Make Chocobo Faster

• Press sprint
• Between the Chocobo's 7th and 8th step, jump and glide.
• Immediately after the Chocobo lands, press Halt (brake) to make the Chocobo slide.
• Sprint again and repeat.

Do not let go of the Trot button while doing all of the steps. This allows you to have a longer time retaining sprint speed and lets you recover some stamina while doing it.