Ascension

"Ability points (AP) are received when leveling up and completing quests, and are used to unlock new abilities. The points are shared among all four friends, so it is possible to give one character an instant and dramatic boost." The Ascension menu is the leveling system of Final Fantasy XV. There are several skill trees, or nexuses, divided into themes like Magic, Recovery, Techniques, etc. Each node in the nexus is unlocked by spending Ability Points (AP) which are earned by leveling up, completing quests, defeating enemies with specific moves, completing option strategy objectives during a battle, or by impressing friends in conversation. More ways become available after unlocking certain abilities. Ability Points are shared among all party members.

Magic
Nexus that refines and boosts your spells. Activate these nodes to improve your magical powers.

Recovery
Nexus that further expands curative power. Activate these nodes to improve your array of restorative options.

Techniques
Nexus that enhances and boosts your allies' techniques. Activate these nodes to unlock new skills for your comrades to use in combat.

Combat
Nexus that boosts Noctis's technique repository. Activate these nodes for more ways to take out enemies.

Teamwork
Nexus that Boosts your allies' teamwork. Activate these nodes to improve the support your comrades provide in combat.

Stats
Nexus that enhances basic parameters independent of behavior. Activate these nodes to boost stats and equip more accessories.

Exploration
Nexus that renders assistance outside of combat. Activate these nodes to aid you on the long road.

Wait Mode
Nexus that facilitates combat in time stopping Wait Mode. Activate these nodes to improve your tactical performance.

Achievements and trophies
The following achievements and trophies are related to abilities:
 * New Power
 * Self-Improved
 * Self-Mastered