In a dream you saw a way to survive

STARTER

- Prince's Fatiges
- Engine Blade
- Three Fire Spells
- Three Lightning Spells
- Three Two Ice Spells

GIFTS

- An old rusted locket from the forest spirit librarian (the chain has been woven around the handle of his lantern so it'll be kept safe)
- A fishing rod, fishing line and tackle box from Ignis for his birthday
- A knitted scarf in dark, earthen brown, made for him and gifted by Rastus (Ignis and Luna have the other two)

GACHA PRIZES

- A pink pair of sweat pants with "EXISTENTIAL DESPAIR' on the ass
- This abomination
- Really interesting romance novels

Noctis begins exactly as one might expect a prince who has been sheltered and overprotected all of his life: bratty. Being the crown prince of Lucis means that, in many ways, he's been kept away from the normal things one might experience, leaving him with pretty poor interpersonal skills. To the point where he comes off an uninterested or even cold to those who don't know him well. To say that Noctis isn't good with feelings, especially his own, is a vast understatement. He often struggles to get out exactly what it is he wants to say when the moment calls for it, which often leaves him looking like he doesn't care.

He's enthusiastic about the things he likes and can often display a bit of an inflated ego. He knows what he's good at, and isn't afraid to make those skills known. He's exceptionally playful, especially with Ignis, Prompto and Gladio, sharing ribs and comebacks throughout their journey. The four have a sort of camaraderie that thrives on good-natured teasing. He's often sarcastic, or even snarky towards them, but in truth he cares for them deeply. That's just his way of showing it.

He also complains. A lot. About everything. They have to walk somewhere? Gonna complain. It's too hot? Gotta whine about it. It's his favorite past time right behind sleeping.

Self-centered is a really good word to describe him. It's not that he only cares about himself - it's that he only cares about things that might benefit him in some way for quite some time. He only sees himself in a lot of things and doesn't take the time to think about how other's might be affected.

Underneath all of that Noctis is actually a kind, compassionate person, who often goes out of his way to help people - getting parts for Cindy, running errands for Takka and finding dog tags for Dave. Sure he acts like he doesn't care and it's a chore, but he really doesn't mind.

Noctis' three friends, Ignis, Prompto and Gladio aren't royalty, with Prompto even being a 'commoner', but he treats them all exactly equal, never putting himself above them or acting like he's something special just because he's a prince. While they do often confer to him to make decisions, he still doesn't act like he's something special. The title of prince means very little to him. He wants and desires to be just like everyone else, and so he treats people as he wants to be treated.

Later in the game, Noctis is dealt emotional blow after emotional blow, and for a while, he does not handle it well at all, becoming extremely self-centered and closes in on himself. He doesn't share his grief with those he's close to, choosing to shoulder the burden entirely alone - even when it's to the detriment of others. Selfish is a good word to describe how he acts during this period, only really caring about himself.

However, he does snap out of it, and even goes on to gain a new sense of confidence, finally stepping into his role of leader and actually acting like one.

To say that his friends are his power is a cheesy statement, but it's true. When he finally gets over himself enough to realize that Ignis is hurting from suddenly being blind, he starts trying to help him more and be more attentive. He goes through hell to find Prompto when an incident with Ardyn leaves him missing and in danger. Gladio is able to snap him out of it and give him confidence and renewed vigor.

Noctis gets annoyed, certainly, but he never really gets truly angry until his friends and Luna are in danger. Especially after the incident with Prompto on the train, he gets so incredibly angry and upset that he actually has what could be called a breakdown. This is, in a lot of ways, a turning point for him, where he stops being such a bratty prince and starts being the king that his friends believe him to be that his home needs.

Other interesting or important tidbits include: Noctis hates vegetables and often refuses to eat healthy at all. He hates mornings and will do absolutely anything to get out of having to endure waking up for them. He loves animals, especially chocobos. He spends a ridiculous amount of time playing video games and is apparently super good at them.

Armiger:
Armiger | Royal Arms

As an heir in the line of Lucis, Noctis has access to a sort of magical hammerspace which can be used to store basically anything - from his own weapons to those of his teammates, he even keeps his fishing gear and chocobo whistle inside. It also serves as storage for the royal arms, weapons used by previous kings in the royal line that Noctis can call forth any time.

Beyond being a magical storage locker, it also allows Noctis to perform special moves - empowered by the spirits of his ancestors, he's capable of calling crystalline versions of all thirteen royal arms forth and use them in rapid succession. During this time, he can also use something called Armiger Chain, which allows each member of his party to briefly wield a royal arm and attack alongside him.

Noctis is also briefly shown - during his battle against Leviathan and Ardyn - to use a different form of Armiger, wherein he floats in the air while the royal arms float in a circle around him. During this time he is able to dash and block incoming attacks while sending the weapons flying forth to delivery devastating blows while remaining in place himself.

This is also where all potions and healing items are stored, such as Pheonix Downs. Using the royal arms also eats away at Noctis' HP.

Summoning:

As the chosen king, Noctis has been granted the favor of the gods and given the ability to summon them to his aid in battle. During this time his eyes glow a bright red instead of their normal clear blue, and his allies disappear from the field as the attack is unleashed. Only enemies are damaged by this, leaving Noctis in whatever state he was in before summoning. This does take a lot of energy, however, and so he only tends to do it when he needs to turn the tides of battle. At the point he's being taken from, he has Titan, Ramuh, Leviathan and Shiva - none of which he'll actually be able to use in game.

Warping:

Noctis can also perform a move known as warping, which basically allows him to teleport over short distances with the use of a weapon. This includes warp-strikes, which is performed by warping at an enemy to deliver an attack; warp-points, in which the weapon transport to a center point, normally slightly off the field of battle. Sometimes this will be a high point, wherein Noctis will hang from the weapon, or a flat nearby surface. Doing this recovers all MP, and also allows him to recover a small amount of HP over time.

Linkstrikes:
Wiki

Moves where Noctis teams up with a fellow team back to perform a special move

Elemancy:
Wiki

Again, as an heir to the line of Lucis, Noctis has the power craft spells - fire, ice and thunder, to be exact. After crafting they are placed into a magical flask, and he is then able to give them to his friends to be wielded.

Combantant + Healing:

Noctis is an excellent combatant, having been trained for most of his life (mostly by Gladio), he's quick and agile, two of his biggest strengths. Despite his small size he can hold his own and lead the charge.

He can also heal his allies in battle, giving them a small amount of HP and bringing them back into the fight.

BACKTAGGING: Yes Please
4TH-WALLING: Maybe
THREADJACKING: Yes
MIND READING: Maybe
FIGHTING: Yes
ROMANCE: Maybe
INJURY: Yes - Needs Discussion
KILLING: Maybe - Needs Discussions