Gabranth (Dissidia 012)

General	Starter Guide		Strategy
Matchups	Resources

Info
Name	Gabranth (ガブラス)
Original game	Final Fantasy XII
Base ATK (LV100)	108 (Normal, Very Low) 112 (+4 in EX Mode, Very High)
Base DEF (LV100)	109 (Normal, Lowest) 112 (+3 in EX Mode, High)
Run Speed	12 (Normal, Very Slow) 4 (EX Mode, Fast)
Dash Speed	85 (Normal, Slow) 73 (EX Mode, Fast)
Fall Speed	81 (Normal, Average) 67 (EX Mode, Fast)
Fall Speed Ratio After Dodge	34 (Normal, Above Average) 16 (EX Mode, Very Fast)
Fastest BRV
Fastest HP
1-Hit HP
HP Links
Command Block
Weapon	Swords, Daggers, Greatswords, Axes, Guns
Armor	Shields, Gauntlets, Helms, Light Armor, Heavy Armor, Large Shields
Exclusive weapons	Demonsbane, Deathbringer, Chaos Blade
Unlock
Alignment
Voice Actor (JP)
Voice Actor (ENG)

Strengths	Weaknesses

Bravery Attacks

Ground (Normal)

	Damage multiplier	Startup frame	Type	Priority	EX Force
	5, 2, 2, 6 (14)	19F	Physical	Melee Low	87
	Effects	CP (Mastered)	Cancels	Assist Gain (Attack)	Assist Gain (Hit)
	-	20 (10)
	Unlocked at level	Mastered at AP

[Mid] Swift slicing with linked weapons. Can close in on foe. Cancel attack with EX Charge.

	Damage multiplier	Startup frame	Type	Priority	EX Force
	20	23F	Physical	Melee Low	60
	Effects	CP (Mastered)	Cancels	Assist Gain (Attack)	Assist Gain (Hit)
	-	20 (10)
	Unlocked at level	Mastered at AP

[Mid] Charging attack. Charge follows opponent. Cancel attack with EX Charge.

Ground (EX Mode)

	Damage multiplier	Startup frame	Type	Priority	EX Force
	3 x 8, 16 (40)	15F	Physical	Melee Low	24
	Effects	CP (Mastered)	Cancels	Assist Gain (Attack)	Assist Gain (Hit)
	Wall Rush	20 (10)
	Unlocked at level	Mastered at AP

[Mid] Quick slash w/shortsword. Slash with each button press.

	Damage multiplier	Startup frame	Type	Priority	EX Force
	15	31F	Magical	Ranged Low	60
	Effects	CP (Mastered)	Cancels	Assist Gain (Attack)	Assist Gain (Hit)
	Chase, Absorb	20 (10)
	Unlocked at level	Mastered at AP

[Long] Generate tornado. Slow speed, long duration.

	Damage multiplier	Startup frame	Type	Priority	EX Force
	6, 9, 20 (35)	21F	Physical	Melee Mid	90
	Effects	CP (Mastered)	Cancels	Assist Gain (Attack)	Assist Gain (Hit)
	Chase	20 (10)
	Unlocked at level	Mastered at AP

[Mid] Charge up to 3 times by pressing button.

	Damage multiplier	Startup frame	Type	Priority	EX Force
	10, 10 (20)	31F	Magical	Ranged Low	90
	Effects	CP (Mastered)	Cancels	Assist Gain (Attack)	Assist Gain (Hit)
	Chase	20 (10)
	Unlocked at level	Mastered at AP

[Long] Send column of flame along ground. Homes in on foe.

Aerial (Normal)

	Damage multiplier	Startup frame	Type	Priority	EX Force
	5, 2, 2, 6 (14)	19F	Physical	Melee Low	87
	Effects	CP (Mastered)	Cancels	Assist Gain (Attack)	Assist Gain (Hit)
	-	20 (10)
	Unlocked at level	Mastered at AP

[Mid] Swift slicing with linked weapons. Can close in on foe. Cancel attack with EX Charge.

	Damage multiplier	Startup frame	Type	Priority	EX Force
	1, 1, 18 (20)	23F	Physical	Melee Low	90
	Effects	CP (Mastered)	Cancels	Assist Gain (Attack)	Assist Gain (Hit)
	Absorb	20 (10)
	Unlocked at level	Mastered at AP

[Mid] Spin; create vacuum wave. Cancel attack with EX Charge.

Aerial (EX Mode)

	Damage multiplier	Startup frame	Type	Priority	EX Force
	10, 10, 10 (30)	15F	Physical	Melee Low	30
	Effects	CP (Mastered)	Cancels	Assist Gain (Attack)	Assist Gain (Hit)
	Wall Rush	20 (10)
	Unlocked at level	Mastered at AP

[Mid] Quick slash w/shortsword. Cut long distance in one bound.

	Damage multiplier	Startup frame	Type	Priority	EX Force
	3, 3, 3, 5, 16 (30)	19F	Physical	Melee Low	30
	Effects	CP (Mastered)	Cancels	Assist Gain (Attack)	Assist Gain (Hit)
	Wall Rush	20 (10)
	Unlocked at level	Mastered at AP

[Rise][Dive] Pierce opponent. Direction depends on position.

	Damage multiplier	Startup frame	Type	Priority	EX Force
	15	31F	Magical	Ranged Low	60
	Effects	CP (Mastered)	Cancels	Assist Gain (Attack)	Assist Gain (Hit)
	Chase, Absorb	20 (10)
	Unlocked at level	Mastered at AP

[Long] Generate tornado. Slow speed, long duration.

	Damage multiplier	Startup frame	Type	Priority	EX Force
	3 x 3, 3 x 3, 3, 3, 6 (30)	23F	Physical	Melee Mid, Block (Ranged Low)	84
	Effects	CP (Mastered)	Cancels	Assist Gain (Attack)	Assist Gain (Hit)
	Magic Block, Chase, Absorb	20 (10)
	Unlocked at level	Mastered at AP

[Mid] Create 3 vacuum waves. Can aim with the analog stick.

Vortex of Judgment can block Ranged Low attacks for majority of the animation. (Video)

HP Attacks

Outside of EX Mode Gabranth only has access to EX Charge, which has a ground and an aerial version. The main difference between the two is that ground EX Charge takes 5.5 seconds (334F) to generate a full EX meter, while aerial EX Charge takes 8.3 seconds (500F).

Normal

	Damage multiplier	Startup frame	Type	Priority	EX Force
	-	?	-	-	?
	Effects	CP (Mastered)	Cancels	Assist Gain (Attack)	Assist Gain (Hit)
	-	30 (15)
	Unlocked at level	Mastered at AP

Charge EX Gauge by holding button.

	Damage multiplier	Startup frame	Type	Priority	EX Force
	-	?	-	-	?
	Effects	CP (Mastered)	Cancels	Assist Gain (Attack)	Assist Gain (Hit)
	-	30 (15)
	Unlocked at level	Mastered at AP

Charge EX Gauge by holding button. Cancelled when you touch the ground.

Ground (EX Mode)

	Damage multiplier	Startup frame	Type	Priority	EX Force
	20	41F	Physical	Melee High, Block (Ranged Low)	90
	Effects	CP (Mastered)	Cancels	Assist Gain (Attack)	Assist Gain (Hit)
	Magic Block, Absorb	30 (15)
	Unlocked at level	Mastered at AP

[Mid] Thrust sword; set off large explosion at sword tip.

Execution can block Ranged Low attacks when the blades have been fused. (Video)

	Damage multiplier	Startup frame	Type	Priority	EX Force
	-	81F	-	Ranged High, Block (Ranged Low)	15
	Effects	CP (Mastered)	Cancels	Assist Gain (Attack)	Assist Gain (Hit)
	Magic Block, Wall Rush	30 (15)
	Unlocked at level	Mastered at AP

[Long] 4 sword shockwaves fly toward foe at high speed.

Innocence (ground) can block Ranged Low attacks when the blades have been fused. (Video)

Aerial (EX Mode)

When charged by holding the button, the hitbox appears 15 frames after button release.

	Damage multiplier	Startup frame	Type	Priority	EX Force
	-	35F	-	Melee High	30
	Effects	CP (Mastered)	Cancels	Assist Gain (Attack)	Assist Gain (Hit)
	Wall Rush, Absorb	30 (15)
	Unlocked at level	Mastered at AP

[Mid] Emit shockwave. Can aim with the analog stick.

	Damage multiplier	Startup frame	Type	Priority	EX Force
	-	75F	-	Ranged High, Block (Ranged Low)	15
	Effects	CP (Mastered)	Cancels	Assist Gain (Attack)	Assist Gain (Hit)
	Magic Block, Wall Rush	30 (15)
	Unlocked at level	Mastered at AP

[Long] 4 sword shockwaves fly toward foe at high speed.

Much like the ground version, this attack can block Ranged Low attacks when the blades have been fused. (Video)

EX Mode: Mist

Effects:

• Regen
• Critical Boost
• Stray's Tenacity
• Jamming

Stray's Tenacity

[Always active while in EX Mode] Boosts stats and abilities, and greatly strengthens attacks.

• ATK +4
• DEF +3

Jamming

[Activates after EX Break] Prevents opponent from gaining stage bravery.

EX Burst: Quickening

Blows embodying wrath itself. Shuffle options with R. Press X to select moves to use.

A consistent method for a successful EX Burst is to press R, then press X repeatedly a few times and loop this for a total of three repetitions for each Quickening.

Damage multiplier (initial)	Damage multiplier (rest)	Type
10	6 x 5, 8 x 2, 14, 2 x 12, 6 (90) (100 total)	Physical

Builds

Builds here.

Stats
HP	11299
CP	450
BRV	996
ATK	176
DEF	183
LUK	63
Max Booster	x2.1

Special Effect: Soul of Yamato

Equipment
Assist	Jecht
Weapon	Chaos Blade
Hand	Genji Shield
Head	Genji Helm
Body	Genji Armor
Accessory 1	Hyper Ring
Accessory 2	Muscle Belt
Accessory 3	Silver Hourglass
Accessory 4	Angel's Bell
Accessory 5	EX Mode
Accessory 6	Summon Unused
Accessory 7	Opponent Summon Unused
Accessory 8	Tenacious Attacker
Accessory 9	Spider Web
Accessory 10	Spider's Bane
Summon	Rubicante

A general all-rounder build for Gabranth.

Equip Master Guardsman extra ability for +1000 HP.

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

Assist

Gabranth's assist data

Type	Attack	Startup	Position	Spawn	Damage multiplier	Effects
BRV	Enrage	15F	Ground	Opponent	3 x 8, 16 (40)	Wall Rush
BRV	Aero	31F	Air	Opponent	15	Chase
HP	Execution	41F	Ground	Opponent	20	Chase
HP	Hatred	35F	Air	Opponent	-	Wall Rush

Assists

Gabranth works well with Kuja and Jecht assists.