Golbez
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Name	Golbez (ゴルベーザ)
Original game	Final Fantasy IV
Base ATK (LV100)	110 (Average)
Base DEF (LV100)	112 (High)
Run Speed	7 (Average)
Dash Speed	77 (Average / Good)
Fall Speed	??
Fall Speed Ratio After Dodge	40 (Average)
Fastest BRV	17F (Glare Hand close)
Fastest HP	15F (Nightglow close)
1-Hit HP	Yes (Nightglow & Genesis Rock from afar)
HP Links	Yes
Command Block	No
Weapon	Axes, Greatswords, Rods, Spears
Armor	Gauntlets, Heavy Armor, Helms, Light Armor, Shields
Exclusive weapons	Lilith Rod, Asura's Rod, Zeromus Shard
Unlock
Alignment	Chaos
Voice Actor (JP)	Takeshi Kaga
Voice Actor (ENG)	Peter Beckman

Overview

Golbez is a defensive ground-oriented fighter, who executes strikes and projectiles simultaneously. His strategy revolves around controlling space between close-range and midrange. Rising Wave and Glare Hand form the foundation here, with each hit leading to the Cosmic Ray HP link. If the opponent tries to approach head-on, Nightglow HP attack protects Golbez from immediate danger and leads to ceiling assist combos in many stages. Due to the ground attack speed, the abundance of HP links and strong synergy with Side by Side builds, Golbez commands respect in grounded fights.

Historically Golbez has been ranked around mid tier in competitive play. His ground game and high momentum from each hit has earned him a reputation as an explosive character who rewards patience. Patience is important, because Golbez has to contend with risky air combat. The air HP links may come out quickly, but his aerial attacks all suffer from long recovery frames. This makes him more vulnerable to whiff punishes overall. His midrange tools are weaker by comparison, whether it’s in speed, tracking or priority. Because Golbez cannot enforce ground combat with just his ground attacks, his success hinges on turtling with Ground Dash for assist gauge, making good reads and punishing mistakes as they come up. Golbez does not fill assist gauge that quickly with whiffs due to medium-to-long dodge cancel recovery, and his EX generation is severely outclassed by Side by Side builds. Despite these shortcomings, Golbez is capable of fighting plenty of characters in the roster, even if it takes time to reap the rewards.

Strengths	Weaknesses
Ground Space Control - Rising Wave and Glare Hand cover Golbez's lateral range quickly compared to other characters. Effective for both reactive and preemptive play. Nightglow - A fast HP attack that protects Golbez with high priority hitboxes and leads to ceiling assist combos in many stages. A strong self-defense tool. Side by Side - As an HP linker, Golbez gets assist gauge quickly with every HP link or Nightglow he connects. This, along with high base bravery builds greatly amplify his reward on hit. Invincible Air Jumps - Golbez is briefly invincible whenever he jumps in the air, creating safer movement against melee characters.	Committal Air Combat - All air attacks are either telegraphed or have long recovery, regardless of startup speed. Forcing Ground Combat - Golbez has to deal with halo camping, which he cannot stop safely or consistently. Black Fang forces a Bravery Break, but it's only during EX mode, which compromises his Side by Side synergy. Slow Meter Gain - Outside of Side by Side, Golbez fills assist and EX gauges rather slowly. Attacks have medium / long recovery, so repeating them for gauge is slower on average. Most attacks have low EX generation, and are outclassed by reward from HP links and Side by Side.

Bravery Attacks

Ground


		Close	Far
	Base Damage	~35 (6, 3 x 3, 6 x 3, 2 x N)	~26 (2 x N, 6 x 3)
	Startup Frame	23F	43F
	Damage Type	Magical	Magical
	Priority	Melee Low, Ranged Low (2nd part)	Unblockable, Ranged Low (2nd part)
	EX Force	~30	each 3
	Effects	Wall Rush (2nd part)	Wall Rush (2nd part)
	Cancels	Dodge	Dodge
	Assist Gain (Hit)
	CP (Mastered)	30 (15)
[Close~Mid] Uppercut & magic. Change combo with button hold.	Unlocked at level 1	Mastered at 70 AP


		Close	Far
	Base Damage	37 (19, 6 x 3)	~26 (8xN, 6x3)
	Startup Frame	17F	23F
	Damage Type	Magical	Magical
	Priority	Melee Low, Ranged Low (2nd part)	Ranged Low
	EX Force	30	each 30
	Effects	Chase, Wall Rush (2nd part)	Wall Rush (2nd part)
	Cancels	Dodge	Dodge
	Assist Gain (Hit)
	CP (Mastered)	30 (15)
[Close~Mid] Swipe and magic. Change combo with button hold.	Unlocked at level 13	Mastered at 40 AP


	Base Damage	4, each 2
	Startup Frame	23F (slap), 83F (laser)
	Damage Type	Magical
	Priority	Melee Low (slap), Ranged Low (laser)
	EX Force	30
	Effects	-
	Cancels
	Assist Gain (Hit)
	CP (Mastered)	30 (15)
[Close~Long] Direct strike while magic bit fires on foe.	Unlocked at level 1	Mastered at 120 AP

Aerial


		Close	Far
	Base Damage	53 (15, 3 x 9, 11)	40 (5, 3 x 8, 11)
	Startup Frame	61F (big orb), 113F (after warp)	61F (big orb), 113F (after warp)
	Damage Type	Magical	Magical
	Priority	Ranged Mid, Ranged High (big orb)	Melee Mid, Ranged High (big orb)
	EX Force	30	27
	Effects	Absorb, Wall Rush	Absorb, Wall Rush
	Cancels	Dodge	Dodge
	Assist Gain (Hit)
	CP (Mastered)	30 (15)
[Close~Long] Warp & attack with gravity sphere. Can be aimed.	Unlocked at level	Mastered at AP

(1) Golbez takes aim.
"No escape!"
(2) The sphere is fired.
Move behind in close range.
Knocks towards sphere afterwards.
(3) The sphere inflicts multiple hits, then sends down.


	Base Damage	5, 1 x 7, 10, 8 (30)
	Startup Frame	21F (slap), 43F (laser)
	Damage Type	Magical
	Priority	Melee Low (slap), Ranged Low (laser)
	EX Force	30
	Effects	Chase, Wall Rush
	Cancels	Dodge
	Assist Gain (Hit)
	CP (Mastered)	30 (15)
[Close~Mid] Direct strike plus laser. Strong downwards homing.	Unlocked at level 28	Mastered at 50 AP


	Base Damage	5, 1 x 7, 10, 8 (30)
	Startup Frame	21F (slap), 43F (laser)
	Damage Type	Magical
	Priority	Melee Low (slap), Ranged Low (laser)
	EX Force	30
	Effects	Chase, Wall Rush
	Cancels	Dodge
	Assist Gain (Hit)
	CP (Mastered)	30 (15)
[Close~Mid] Direct strike plus laser. Strong upwards homing.	Unlocked at level 22	Mastered at 60 AP


	Base Damage	4, each 2
	Startup Frame	23F (slap), 83F (laser)
	Damage Type	Magical
	Priority	Melee Low (slap), Ranged Low (laser)
	EX Force	30
	Effects	-
	Cancels	Dodge
	Assist Gain (Hit)
	CP (Mastered)	30 (15)
[Close~Long] Direct strike while magic bit fires on foe.	Unlocked at level 1	Mastered at 120 AP

HP Attacks

All Cosmic Ray HP attacks share the same attack data despite branching from different bravery attacks.

Ground


	Base Damage	1 x 3, 4, 4 (11)
	Startup Frame	15F (close), 91F (far)
	Damage Type	Magical
	Priority	Melee High (close), Ranged High (far)
	EX Force	30
	Effects	Wall Rush
	Cancels
	Assist Gain (Hit)
	CP (Mastered)	30 (15)
[Close~Mid] A darkness attack, unleashing magic from the earth.	Unlocked at level	Mastered at AP


	Base Damage	1x ~12 (~12)
	Startup Frame	61F
	Damage Type	Magical
	Priority	Ranged High
	EX Force	~36
	Effects	Wall Rush
	Cancels
	Assist Gain (Hit)
	CP (Mastered)	30 (15)
[Close~Mid] Deploy multiple orbs. Orbs fire at foe with lasers.	Unlocked at level	Mastered at AP


	Base Damage	1 x 6 (6)
	Startup Frame	??
	Damage Type	Magical
	Priority	Melee High
	EX Force	36
	Effects	Wall Rush
	Cancels
	Assist Gain (Hit)
	CP (Mastered)	30 (15)
Branching from Rising Wave. [Combo] Cast lightning attack.	Unlocked at level	Mastered at AP


	Base Damage	1 x 6 (6)
	Startup Frame	??
	Damage Type	Magical
	Priority	Melee High
	EX Force	36
	Effects	Wall Rush
	Cancels
	Assist Gain (Hit)
	CP (Mastered)	30 (15)
Branching from Glare Hand. [Combo] Cast lightning attack.	Unlocked at level	Mastered at AP

Aerial


	Base Damage	1 x ~13 (~13)
	Startup Frame	51F
	Damage Type	Magical
	Priority	Ranged High
	EX Force	~36
	Effects	Wall Rush
	Cancels
	Assist Gain (Hit)
	CP (Mastered)	30 (15)
[Close~Long] Summon rubble, spin it, then hurl it far away.	Unlocked at level	Mastered at AP


	Base Damage	1 x ~12 (~12)
	Startup Frame	61F
	Damage Type	Magical
	Priority	Ranged High
	EX Force	~36
	Effects	Wall Rush
	Cancels
	Assist Gain (Hit)
	CP (Mastered)	30 (15)
[Close~Mid] Deploy multiple bits. Bits fire at foe with lasers.	Unlocked at level	Mastered at AP


	Base Damage	1 x 6 (6)
	Startup Frame	??
	Damage Type	Magical
	Priority	Melee High
	EX Force	36
	Effects	Wall Rush
	Cancels
	Assist Gain (Hit)
	CP (Mastered)	30 (15)
Branching from Gravity System. [Combo] Cast lightning attack.	Unlocked at level	Mastered at AP


	Base Damage	1 x 6 (6)
	Startup Frame	??
	Damage Type	Magical
	Priority	Melee High
	EX Force	36
	Effects	Wall Rush
	Cancels
	Assist Gain (Hit)
	CP (Mastered)	30 (15)
Branching from Float System. [Combo] Cast lightning attack.	Unlocked at level	Mastered at AP

EX Mode: Summon Shadow Dragon!

Effects:

Regen
Critical Boost
Black Fang

Black Fang


	Base Damage	-
	Startup Frame	400F (~6.5 seconds)
	Damage Type	-
	Priority	-
	EX Force	-
	Effects	Bravery Break
	Cancels
	Assist Gain (Hit)
	CP (Mastered)
[Activate with R + Square] Breaks opponent in one hit. Can only gain stage bravery.	Unlocked at level	Mastered at AP

EX Burst: Twin Moon

Casts a powerful spell along with a Shadow Dragon. Enter the commands that appear on both sides of the screen at the same time.

Base Damage (Initial)	Base Damage (Remainder)	Type
5 x 4 (20)	20, 30 x 2 (100 total)	Magical

Combos

Solo

Assist

Builds

Builds here.

Stats
HP	9623
CP	450
BRV	1205
ATK	180
DEF	182
LUK	60
Max Booster

**Special Effect**: Seal of Lufenia
Equipment
Assist	Jecht
Weapon	Lufenian Lance
Hand	Lufenian Dirk
Head	Thornlet
Body	Lufenian Jacket
Accessory 1	Sniper Eye
Accessory 2	Battle Hammer
Accessory 3	BRV = 0
Accessory 4	Empty EX Gauge
Accessory 5	Summon Unused
Accessory 6	Pre-EX Mode
Accessory 7	Pre-EX Revenge
Accessory 8	After 30 Seconds
Accessory 9	Opponent Summon Unused
Accessory 10	Side by Side
Summon	Rubicante

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Bravery attacks
Ground	Aerial
HP attacks
Ground	Aerial

indicates a "Gear" extra ability or the use of Equip Glitch. The total Capacity Point cost assumes the equip glitch is done.

Stats
HP
CP
BRV
ATK
DEF
LUK
Max Booster

**Special Effect**:
Equipment
Assist
Weapon
Hand
Head
Body
Accessory 1
Accessory 2
Accessory 3
Accessory 4
Accessory 5
Accessory 6
Accessory 7
Accessory 8
Accessory 9
Accessory 10
Summon

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Bravery attacks
Ground	Aerial
HP attacks
Ground	Aerial

indicates a "Gear" extra ability or the use of Equip Glitch. The total Capacity Point cost assumes the equip glitch is done.

Assist

Synergies

Golbez works well with Kuja and Jecht.

Golbez Assist Data

Type	Attack	Startup	Position	Spawn	Base Damage	Effects
BRV	Glare Hand	23F	Ground	Opponent	8 x N, 6 x 3 (up to 26)	Chase (1st hit), Wall Rush
BRV	Attack System	23F (slap) / 83F (laser)	Air	Opponent	4, 2 x N	Chase (slap)
HP	Nightglow	15F (close) / 91F (projectile)	Ground	Player	1 x 3, 4, 4 (11)	Wall Rush
HP	Genesis Rock	51F	Air	Player	1 x 13 (up to 13)	Wall Rush

Assist Overview

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