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Info
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Name |
Jecht (ジェクト)
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Original game |
Final Fantasy X
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Base ATK (LV100) |
112 (Very High)
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Base DEF (LV100) |
111 (Average)
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Run Speed |
5 (Above Average)
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Dash Speed |
77 (Average / Good)
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Fall Speed |
81 (Average)
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Fall Speed Ratio After Dodge |
39 (Average)
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Fastest BRV |
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Fastest HP |
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1-Hit HP |
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HP Links |
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Command Block |
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Weapon |
Greatswords, Axes, Grappling Weapons, Thrown Weapons
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Armor |
Shields, Bangles, Hats, Helms, Clothing, Light Armor, Headbands, Chestplates
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Exclusive weapons |
Kaiser Knuckles, Sin's Talon, Sin's Fang
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Unlock |
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Alignment |
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Voice Actor (JP) |
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Voice Actor (ENG) |
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Strengths |
Weaknesses
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- Strong close-range combat thanks to mobility and braveries with high priority and utility to twist interactions.
- Damage - Thanks to high attack stat, brv combo damage multipliers and HP enders, Jecht can inflict a lot of damage with just one combo starter.
- Jecht Block guards high priority attacks on frame 1 and is a rare, excellent post-dodge defensive option for it's frame data and reward on stagger.
- Jecht's dodge punishment benefits greatly from the above. Good hitbox on braveries and added tracking during assist call help punish dodges. And because of his threat and relative safety, Jecht's dodges are safer on average despite the floaty fall speed.
- Solo HP combos allow Jecht to carry the opponent to the wall for a lot of damage and space control in small stages.
- Flexible assist synergy with wall rush potential and quick bravery followups. Few can salvage dropped combos for him too.
- Builds - Jecht works with a variety of builds, including the niche Center of the World. But he is most notably a strong user of Side by Side .
- Because of all the above, Jecht can establish good momentum with a good hit early on. LV2 Assist Change staggers provide a full combo and with Jecht Beam and Jecht Block, bypassing final EX Revenge is also possible.
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- Limited moveset - While powerful and capable of disorienting opponents, Jecht's gameplan and effective range can make him predictable. His primary air bravery poke Jecht Stream also has considerable recovery on whiff, which poses certain risk for Jecht against characters with safer pokes.
- Input precision - Jecht's solo combos demand multiple 3-frame timings to inflict HP damage at all, which is susceptible to human error and greatly compromised in lag.
- Generating meter on whiff is difficult due to diminishing gains with just one offensive bravery attack on the ground and midair. Jecht's highest meter gain comes from HP combo finishers.
- EX meter economy is weaker on average compared to other characters due to reliance on Jecht Beam and EX Cores. EX Burst damage is slightly below average and while his "Full Combo" EX Mode perk is unique, its benefits are often situational.
- Weakened presence without assist - Jecht's threat is considerably lower when he is at long range and / or without assist. He works best when he can leverage assist meter before or after hitting the opponent and struggles when he has to catch up in resources.
- Area denial with unblockables - Moves like Black Hole can bypass Jecht Block and prevent Jecht from approaching from a distance. And more notably, The Emperor's traps limit approaches, trade unfavorably and limit poking options to telegraphed HP attacks and assist.
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Overview
Jecht is a close range character with innate solo combos into HPs, strong mix-ups, relatively high damage output and wall rush potential. By charging an attack on start-up, Jecht can increase its damage and range, delay the activation as well as break through regular blocks with high priority. When defending, the unique Jecht Block can be used to threaten fast pokes, cover his dodges, prevent assist meter decay and guard against mid / high priority attacks on frame 1. Lingering projectiles are not a problem either, so combined with unreactable braveries and standard-fare mobility, this makes Jecht dangerous to interact with up close.
Due to the nature of Jecht's combo-centric gameplay, he works with a wide array of assists. With high knockback combo finishers and branching combo paths, Jecht can secure an assist combo even when he is far from a wall. Finding an ideal build is hardly a problem either - Jecht can opt for high damaging bravery combos via raw damage or invest into high base bravery for devastating results. Jecht's ability to end combos with an HP attack also means the Side by Side special accessory works very well for him and is often responsible for establishing momentum and crippling the opponent in general. And if the player is willing to sacrifice assist, it is possible to lean into the EX-centric Center of the World builds as well.
Jecht's moveset is self-sufficient in many aspects, which is great for builds and general gameplan. But he also relies on completing his combos to make the most of his interactions. This causes a few problems. For one, failing any of the 3-frame windows locks him out of finishers where he gets most of his damage and meter (depletion). The timings are more strict on average compared to other characters, which is compounded when internet lag is involved. Cancelling combos halfway is limited which, along with Jecht's lack of midrange tools makes it challenging to contest The Emperor's traps, which is infamously one of Jecht's hardest matchups. Jecht is also vulnerable to some assist interruptions when starting a combo, but also has very few ways to avoid staggering by LV2 Assist Change without compromise.
Furthermore, his whiffs -particularly aerial Jecht Stream BRV- are rather committal and can be difficult to work with when building resources and defending at the same time. With only one offensive bravery on the ground and in the air, the reliance on a specific bravery attack also means Jecht must be willing to take risks to keep winning; Moving away from Jecht makes most of his attacks miss. Conditioning defensive opponents to engage differently or at a bad time requires representing threat in situations that open up Jecht for counterplay, such as extended dashes or delayed strikes. Jecht's meter generation is below average without Jecht Beam HP enders (EX) or Side by Side and EX often provides diminishing returns compared to assist due to long-term investment.
Historically Jecht has been ranked at lower end of mid tier and later at high tier in competitive play. His gameplan is fairly straightforward which thrives with momentum, although he can struggle a lot if he has to mitigate disadvantage. Air poking is riskier compared to some other strong characters, but Jecht Block is great at post-dodge defense and LV2 Assist Change counters can net him a full combo. The strict input timing presents an entry barrier for new players to overcome and dodge punishing fast fallers will require resources. But when everything comes together, Jecht is capable of competing with majority of the roster.
Bravery Attacks
Check the Combos page to learn more about concepts surrounding Jecht's solo combos.
Ground
Note: Numbers in brackets are skipped when chaining a combo.
Data comparison
Version |
Damage multiplier |
Startup frame |
Type |
Priority |
EX Force |
Effects |
CP (mastered)
|
Level 1 |
4, [5] (4, 5) |
13F |
Physical |
Melee Low |
9, [60] |
- |
60 (30)
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Level 2 |
5, 5, [5] (10, 5) |
18F (charge), 5F (release) |
Physical |
Melee Low |
12, [60] |
-
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Level 3 |
3 x 5, [5] (15, 5) |
34F (charge), 5F (release) |
Physical |
Melee High |
15, [60] |
Wall Rush
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|
Damage multiplier |
Startup frame |
Type |
Priority |
EX Force
|
4, [5] (4, 5) |
13F |
Physical |
Melee Low |
9, [60]
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Effects |
CP (Mastered) |
Cancels |
Assist Gain (Attack) |
Assist Gain (Hit)
|
- |
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Dodge, Block, Attack |
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Unlocked at level |
Mastered at 130 AP |
[Close] Hold button to start. Combo with timing, analog stick.
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Jecht Rush is Jecht's only grounded offensive bravery attack. Charging up the attack by holding the button will change it's startup, damage and priority (only at LV3). Different combos branch off of this move and carry none of the altered attributes from charging Jecht Rush.
It's a straightforward attack with multiple uses - A poke, combo starter and point-blank anti-air. The fast startup and early cancel windows make it good for building assist meter on whiff and initiating offense without huge risk of whiff punishment. The wall carry and Ultimate Jecht Shot enders make the reward on hit potent and consistent in many stages.
Be careful not to overuse this move. The opponent might not be able to whiff punish Jecht Rush consistently, but they can still look to hit you after you cancel it with a block or dodge. Pay attention to your own habits to keep yourself safe and unpredictable.
|
Damage multiplier |
Startup frame |
Type |
Priority |
EX Force
|
5, 5, [5] (10, 5) |
18F (charge), 5F (release) |
Physical |
Melee Low |
12, [60]
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Effects |
CP (Mastered) |
Cancels |
Assist Gain (Attack) |
Assist Gain (Hit)
|
-- |
-- |
Dodge, Block, Attack |
|
|
Unlocked at level |
Mastered at AP |
--
|
|
Damage multiplier |
Startup frame |
Type |
Priority |
EX Force
|
3 x 5, [5] (15, 5) |
34F (charge), 5F (release) |
Physical |
Melee High |
15, [60]
|
Effects |
CP (Mastered) |
Cancels |
Assist Gain (Attack) |
Assist Gain (Hit)
|
Wall Rush |
-- |
Dodge, Block, Attack |
|
|
Unlocked at level |
Mastered at AP |
--
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If the level 3 version collides with an opponent's melee low / mid priority attack, they will stagger and Jecht can follow up with a combo branch on his own. Also, because Jecht Rush becomes active quickly after releasing the button, you can use it to reliably reflect HP projectiles even at a close distance.
If a Level 3 Jecht Rush clashes with a lower priority attack, Jecht can continue with a combo. In practice, this can be used to challenge air attacks and transition into Jecht Rush Up 2 to reap the rewards.
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Block Frames |
End Frames |
Dodge Cancel Frames |
Priority
|
1-16F |
80F |
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Jecht Block
|
CP (Mastered) |
Cancels |
Assist Gain (Attack) |
Assist Gain (Hit)
|
30 (15) |
Dodge (Whiff) Anything (Block) |
0 |
0
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Unlocked at level |
Mastered at 100 AP |
[Block] Stops blows with powerful backhand. Does not deal damage.
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Jecht Block is a bravery attack that practically functions as a high priority block. The guarding activates on the first possible frame, meaning with Evasion Boost it is possible to dodge INTO attacks and nullify them during invincibility. Because attacks have the earliest cancel window out of a dodge, Jecht Block is very effective at defending after dodging. Combined with the ability to cancel into any actionable state upon a successful block, Jecht Block becomes a very flexible tool with high reward. It's the adhesive move that ties much of his gameplay together.
Jecht Block's interactions against properties are as follows:
Priority |
Result
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Melee Low & Mid |
Wins (Staggers the opponent)
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Melee High |
Tie (Both characters stagger)
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Ranged Low, Mid & High |
Wins (Reflect / deflect)
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Special & Unblockable |
Loses
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The block duration is 1-16 frames (at 60 FPS) and the animation can be dodge cancelled much earlier compared to a regular block. This does not invalidate regular blocking as their durations and applicable timings differ greatly. Jecht Block can be performed out of a dodge or as an air recovery substitute, but has shorter block duration. Regular block lasts much longer, only works against low priority moves and can be cancelled INTO from Jecht Rush / Jecht Stream whiff. It is also not available out of air recovery.
As a bravery attack with no built-in offensive properties, Jecht Block does not generate assist meter. However, it WILL reset the assist meter decay which is still good when fighting in the air. In addition, Jecht Block avoids Assist Charge and the innate critical hit rate increase for the opponent when hit out of it, unlike regular blocks. The extra ability "Counterattack" can be used to a similiar effect, although it can be accounted for with the appropriate "Disable __" extra ability.
Both ground and air versions are largely identical in properties and applications and thus are staple abilities in many match-ups. If you wish to Jecht Block more consistently against airborne opponents on the ground, equipping the ability on a neutral circle input is recommended.
The frame data and block priority also allow Jecht to leverage staggers in a unique way. It is possible to call the assist before staggering with the block and capitalise on the stagger that way. The opponent can attempt to exploit this in turn with their own assist call which does work, but also puts them at risk if they do not have the correct read on the situation.
Make sure to avoid repeatedly pressing Jecht Block when using it. If it blocks something, subsequent button presses can accidentally perform another Jecht Block, reducing the window of opportunity for a counter attack.
Aerial Moves
Numbers in brackets are skipped when chaining a combo.
Data comparison
Version |
Damage multiplier |
Startup frame |
Type |
Priority |
EX Force |
Effects |
CP (mastered)
|
Level 1 |
2, 2, [5] (4, 5) |
17F |
Physical |
Melee Low |
9, [60] |
- |
60 (30)
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Level 2 |
2, 2, 1, 1, [5] (6, 5) |
18F charge, 11F release |
Physical |
Melee Low |
12, [60] |
-
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Level 3 |
1 x 8, [5] (8, 5) |
34F (charge), 11F (release) |
Physical |
Melee High |
12 |
Wall Rush
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Damage multiplier |
Startup frame |
Type |
Priority |
EX Force
|
2, 2, [5] (4, 5) |
17F |
Physical |
Melee Low |
9, [60]
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Effects |
CP (Mastered) |
Cancels |
Assist Gain (Attack) |
Assist Gain (Hit)
|
-- |
60 (30) |
Dodge, Block, Attack |
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Unlocked at level |
Mastered at 130 AP |
[Close] Hold button to start. Combo with timing, analog stick.
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The bronze toes are Jecht's only offensive aerial bravery attack. The slower start-up, longer animation and later cancel windows make it inferior to Jecht Rush on paper, but it is not enough to invalidate aerial combat altogether. For one, Jecht Stream is still fast enough to be unreactable when uncharged. The first kick can scoop opponents from below, making it fairly consistent in dodge punishing majority of the cast. Damage output and wall rush potential are still potent. It is also easier to visually confirm a combo on hit compared to Jecht Rush. And just like Jecht Rush, a LV3 version can power through a lower melee priority move and follow up with a combo.
The reliance on this move creates problems, however. Recovering from a whiff takes a lot longer and leaves Jecht vulnerable to whiff punishment more consistently. Charged versions of Jecht Stream will attempt to close in on the opponent before becoming active and Jecht is susceptible to damage during that time. In addition to this, building assist meter is rather slow. Many characters can rotate fast pokes to defend and build a resource for themselves and Jecht does not quite fit into that mold. As such, it can be difficult and time consuming to come back from situations where he has no meter to combat the opponent's resources.
Because there are not many safe moves to threaten with, players will run the risk of becoming predictable. A well timed backwards air dodge is often enough to avoid Jecht Stream as it is. The primary ways to increase it's ambiguity is through the use of Jecht Block, movement and dash feints. You may have to sweat the small stuff to make this move -and Jecht as a whole- work, but it will pay off if you stick with it.
A whiffed Jecht Stream can also be cancelled into regular block or another Jecht Stream, but the longer animation compared to Rush makes this less practical for landing hits.
|
Damage multiplier |
Startup frame |
Type |
Priority |
EX Force
|
2, 2, 1, 1, [5] (6, 5) |
18F charge, 11F release |
Physical |
Melee Low |
12, [60]
|
Effects |
CP (Mastered) |
Cancels |
Assist Gain (Attack) |
Assist Gain (Hit)
|
-- |
-- |
Dodge, Block, Attack |
|
|
Unlocked at level |
Mastered at AP |
--
|
|
Damage multiplier |
Startup frame |
Type |
Priority |
EX Force
|
1 x 8, [5] (8, 5) |
34F (charge), 11F (release) |
Physical |
Melee High |
12
|
Effects |
CP (Mastered) |
Cancels |
Assist Gain (Attack) |
Assist Gain (Hit)
|
Wall Rush |
-- |
Dodge, Block, Attack |
|
|
Unlocked at level |
Mastered at AP |
--
|
|
Block Frames |
End Frames |
Dodge Cancel Frames |
Priority
|
1-16F |
74F |
|
Jecht Block
|
CP (Mastered) |
Cancels |
Assist Gain (Attack) |
Assist Gain (Hit)
|
30 (15) |
Dodge (Whiff) Anything (Block) |
0 |
0
|
Unlocked at level |
Mastered at 100 AP |
[Block] Stops blows with powerful backhand. Does not deal damage.
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Aerial version. Outside of shorter recovery frames, it shares all characteristics of the ground version. Because of air combat's frequency, you will have many opportunities to use Jecht Block. As already mentioned, it is a great asset for covering air dodges, threatening fast air braveries, nullifying projectiles and interrupting assist meter decay.
Directional inputs for aerial attacks are not influenced by the opponent's relation to your character. However, the neutral input for air Jecht Block can still be beneficial - The absence of movement related inputs means you will not accidentally cancel out of Jecht Block and make yourself vulnerable prematurely. This is particularly useful against multiple projectiles such as Ultimecia's Knight's Blade or attacks with long active duration such as Feral Chaos' Lux Magnus.
Jecht Block has slight forward movement, which can be used to guard attacks from outside of their immediate range. This is good when dealing with lingering projectiles such as The Emperor's Flares or Ultimecia's charged Knight's Lance.
Combo Chains
Jecht Rush and Jecht Stream will transition into different combo attacks when bravery attack has been pressed at the right time. Many properties are shared across all variations of a single chain.
For more information on how these combo chains work, please refer to the Jecht combo page.
Hits in brackets are skipped when chaining.
Data comparison
Version |
Damage multiplier |
Startup frame |
Type |
Priority |
EX Force |
Effects |
CP (mastered)
|
Ground (Neutral) |
1x9, [12] (+9, 12) |
?? |
Physical |
Melee Low |
9, [60] |
Chase |
-
|
Ground (Up) |
1x5,2, [12] (+7, 12) |
?? |
Physical |
Melee Low |
9, [60] |
Chase
|
Air (Neutral) |
1x4, 3, [12] (+7, 12) |
?? |
Physical |
Melee Low |
9, [60] |
Chase
|
|
Damage multiplier |
Startup frame |
Type |
Priority |
EX Force
|
1x9, [12] (+9, 12) |
|
Physical |
Melee Low |
9, [60]
|
Effects |
CP (Mastered) |
Cancels |
Assist Gain (Attack) |
Assist Gain (Hit)
|
Chase |
-- |
Dodge (recovery) |
|
|
Unlocked at level |
Mastered at -- AP |
--
|
|
Damage multiplier |
Startup frame |
Type |
Priority |
EX Force
|
1x5,2, [12] (+7, 12) |
|
Physical |
Melee Low |
9, [60]
|
Effects |
CP (Mastered) |
Cancels |
Assist Gain (Attack) |
Assist Gain (Hit)
|
Chase |
-- |
Dodge (recovery) |
|
|
Unlocked at level |
Mastered at -- AP |
--
|
|
Damage multiplier |
Startup frame |
Type |
Priority |
EX Force
|
1x4, 3, [12] (+7, 12) |
|
Physical |
Melee Low |
9, [60]
|
Effects |
CP (Mastered) |
Cancels |
Assist Gain (Attack) |
Assist Gain (Hit)
|
Chase |
-- |
Dodge (recovery) |
|
|
Unlocked at level |
Mastered at -- AP |
--
|
Data comparison
Version |
Damage multiplier |
Startup frame |
Type |
Priority |
EX Force |
Effects |
CP (mastered)
|
Ground / Air (Neutral) |
1x4, 6, [19] (+10, 19) |
?? |
Physical |
Melee Mid |
9 |
Wall Rush |
-
|
Ground (Up) |
3, 1x5, 2, [19] (+10, 19) |
?? |
Physical |
Melee Mid |
9 |
Wall Rush
|
Air (Down) |
5, 5, [1x4, 15] (+10, 19) |
?? |
Physical |
Melee Mid |
9 |
Wall Rush
|
|
Damage multiplier |
Startup frame |
Type |
Priority |
EX Force
|
1x4, 6, [19] (+10, 19) |
|
Physical |
Melee Mid |
9
|
Effects |
CP (Mastered) |
Cancels |
Assist Gain (Attack) |
Assist Gain (Hit)
|
Wall Rush |
-- |
Dodge (recovery), HP Attack |
|
|
Unlocked at level |
Mastered at -- AP |
--
|
|
Damage multiplier |
Startup frame |
Type |
Priority |
EX Force
|
3, 1x5, 2, [19] (+10, 19) |
|
Physical |
Melee Mid |
9
|
Effects |
CP (Mastered) |
Cancels |
Assist Gain (Attack) |
Assist Gain (Hit)
|
Wall Rush |
-- |
Dodge (recovery), HP Attack |
|
|
Unlocked at level |
Mastered at -- AP |
--
|
|
Damage multiplier |
Startup frame |
Type |
Priority |
EX Force
|
5, 5, [1x4, 15] (+10, 19) |
|
Physical |
Melee Mid |
9
|
Effects |
CP (Mastered) |
Cancels |
Assist Gain (Attack) |
Assist Gain (Hit)
|
Wall Rush |
-- |
Dodge (recovery), HP Attack |
|
|
Unlocked at level |
Mastered at -- AP |
--
|
HP Attacks
Ground
Data comparison
Version |
Damage multiplier |
Startup frame |
Type |
Priority |
EX Force |
Effects |
CP (mastered)
|
Level 1 |
1 x 18 (18) |
31F |
Physical |
Melee High |
30 |
Wall Rush |
|
Level 2 |
1 x 24 (24) |
48F charge, 1F release |
Physical |
Melee High |
30 |
Wall Rush
|
Level 3 |
1 x 34 (34) |
64F charge, 1F release |
Physical |
Melee High |
30 |
Wall Rush
|
|
Damage multiplier |
Startup frame |
Type |
Priority |
EX Force
|
1 x 18 (18) |
31F |
Physical |
Melee High |
30
|
Effects |
CP (Mastered) |
Cancels |
Assist Gain (Attack) |
Assist Gain (Hit)
|
Wall Rush |
30 (15) |
Dodge (recovery) |
|
|
Unlocked at level |
Mastered at 130 AP |
[Close] Hurl meteors from sky. Boost power by holding button.
|
|
Damage multiplier |
Startup frame |
Type |
Priority |
EX Force
|
1 x 24 (24) |
48F (charge), 1F (release) |
Physical |
Melee High |
30
|
Effects |
CP (Mastered) |
Cancels |
Assist Gain (Attack) |
Assist Gain (Hit)
|
Wall Rush |
-- |
Dodge (recovery) |
|
|
Unlocked at level |
Mastered at AP |
--
|
|
Damage multiplier |
Startup frame |
Type |
Priority |
EX Force
|
1 x 34 (34) |
64F (charge), 1F (release) |
Physical |
Melee High |
30
|
Effects |
CP (Mastered) |
Cancels |
Assist Gain (Attack) |
Assist Gain (Hit)
|
Wall Rush |
-- |
Dodge (recovery) |
|
|
Unlocked at level |
Mastered at AP |
--
|
Data comparison
Version |
Damage multiplier |
Startup frame |
Type |
Priority |
EX Force |
Effects |
CP (mastered)
|
Level 1 |
2 x 5 (10) |
41F |
Physical |
Melee High |
30 |
Wall Rush |
|
Level 2 |
1 x 6, 2, 2, 3, 3 (16) |
48F charge, 11F release |
Physical |
Melee High |
30 |
Wall Rush
|
Level 3 |
1 x 9, 2 x 6 (21) |
64F charge, 11F release |
Physical |
Melee High |
36 |
Wall Rush
|
|
Damage multiplier |
Startup frame |
Type |
Priority |
EX Force
|
2 x 5 (10) |
41F |
Physical |
Melee High |
30
|
Effects |
CP (Mastered) |
Cancels |
Assist Gain (Attack) |
Assist Gain (Hit)
|
Wall Rush |
30 (15) |
Dodge (recovery) |
|
|
Unlocked at level |
Mastered at 130 AP |
[Close] Masterful swordplay. Boost power by holding button.
|
|
Damage multiplier |
Startup frame |
Type |
Priority |
EX Force
|
1 x 6, 2, 2, 3, 3 (16) |
48F (charge), 11F (release) |
Physical |
Melee High |
30
|
Effects |
CP (Mastered) |
Cancels |
Assist Gain (Attack) |
Assist Gain (Hit)
|
Wall Rush |
30 (15) |
Dodge (recovery) |
|
|
Unlocked at level |
Mastered at AP |
--
|
|
Damage multiplier |
Startup frame |
Type |
Priority |
EX Force
|
1 x 9, 2 x 6 (21) |
64F (charge), 11F (release) |
Physical |
Melee High |
36
|
Effects |
CP (Mastered) |
Cancels |
Assist Gain (Attack) |
Assist Gain (Hit)
|
Wall Rush |
30 (15) |
Dodge (recovery) |
|
|
Unlocked at level |
Mastered at AP |
--
|
|
Damage multiplier |
Startup frame |
Type |
Priority |
EX Force
|
-- |
31F |
-- |
Ranged High |
120
|
Effects |
CP (Mastered) |
Cancels |
Assist Gain (Attack) |
Assist Gain (Hit)
|
-- |
30 (15) |
Dodge |
|
|
Unlocked at level |
Mastered at 130 AP |
[Close] Fires lasers from eyes. Short range, but fast.
|
Aerial
Data comparison
Version |
Damage multiplier |
Startup frame |
Type |
Priority |
EX Force |
Effects |
CP (mastered)
|
Level 1 |
1 x 5, 3, 2 (10) |
41F |
Physical |
Melee High |
30 |
Wall Rush |
30 (15)
|
Level 2 |
2 x 7, 1 (15) |
48F charge, 11F release |
Physical |
Melee High |
30 |
Wall Rush
|
Level 3 |
2 x 11, 1, 1 (24) |
64F charge, 11F release |
Physical |
Melee High |
30 |
Wall Rush
|
|
Damage multiplier |
Startup frame |
Type |
Priority |
EX Force
|
1 x 5, 3, 2 (10) |
41F |
Physical |
Melee High |
30
|
Effects |
CP (Mastered) |
Cancels |
Assist Gain (Attack) |
Assist Gain (Hit)
|
Wall Rush |
30 (15) |
Dodge (recovery) |
|
|
Unlocked at level |
Mastered at 130 AP |
[Close] Grab foe and detonate. Boost power by holding button.
|
|
Damage multiplier |
Startup frame |
Type |
Priority |
EX Force
|
2 x 7, 1 (15) |
48F (charge), 11F (release) |
Physical |
Melee High |
30
|
Effects |
CP (Mastered) |
Cancels |
Assist Gain (Attack) |
Assist Gain (Hit)
|
Wall Rush |
-- |
Dodge (recovery) |
|
|
Unlocked at level |
Mastered at AP |
--
|
|
Damage multiplier |
Startup frame |
Type |
Priority |
EX Force
|
2 x 11, 1, 1 (24) |
64F (charge), 11F (release) |
Physical |
Melee High |
30
|
Effects |
CP (Mastered) |
Cancels |
Assist Gain (Attack) |
Assist Gain (Hit)
|
Wall Rush |
-- |
Dodge (recovery) |
|
|
Unlocked at level |
Mastered at AP |
|
Data comparison
Version |
Damage multiplier |
Startup frame |
Type |
Priority |
EX Force |
Effects |
CP (mastered)
|
Level 1 |
2 x 5 (10) |
41F |
Physical |
Melee High |
30 |
Wall Rush |
30 (15)
|
Level 2 |
1 x 6, 2, 2, 3, 3 (16) |
48F charge, 11F release |
Physical |
Melee High |
30 |
Wall Rush
|
Level 3 |
1 x 9, 2 x 6 (21) |
64F charge, 11F release |
Physical |
Melee High |
36 |
Wall Rush
|
|
Damage multiplier |
Startup frame |
Type |
Priority |
EX Force
|
2 x 5 (10) |
41F |
Physical |
Melee High |
30
|
Effects |
CP (Mastered) |
Cancels |
Assist Gain (Attack) |
Assist Gain (Hit)
|
Wall Rush |
30 (15) |
Dodge (recovery) |
|
|
Unlocked at level |
Mastered at 130 AP |
[Close] Masterful swordplay. Boost power by holding button.
|
|
Damage multiplier |
Startup frame |
Type |
Priority |
EX Force
|
1 x 6, 2, 2, 3, 3 (16) |
48F (charge), 11F (release) |
Physical |
Melee High |
30
|
Effects |
CP (Mastered) |
Cancels |
Assist Gain (Attack) |
Assist Gain (Hit)
|
Wall Rush |
30 (15) |
Dodge (recovery) |
|
|
Unlocked at level |
Mastered at AP |
--
|
|
Damage multiplier |
Startup frame |
Type |
Priority |
EX Force
|
1 x 9, 2 x 6 (21) |
64F (charge), 11F (release) |
Physical |
Melee High |
36
|
Effects |
CP (Mastered) |
Cancels |
Assist Gain (Attack) |
Assist Gain (Hit)
|
Wall Rush |
30 (15) |
Dodge (recovery) |
|
|
Unlocked at level |
Mastered at AP |
--
|
|
Damage multiplier |
Startup frame |
Type |
Priority |
EX Force
|
-- |
31F |
-- |
Ranged High |
120
|
Effects |
CP (Mastered) |
Cancels |
Assist Gain (Attack) |
Assist Gain (Hit)
|
-- |
30 (15) |
Dodge |
|
|
Unlocked at level |
Mastered at 130 AP |
[Close] Fires lasers from eyes. Short range, but fast.
|
EX Mode: Final Aeon!
Effects:
- Regen
- Critical Boost
- Full Combo
Full Combo
[Always active while in EX Mode]
Even if the first hit misses the opponent, combos can be completed.
Full Combo allows Jecht to initiate surprise attacks and extend EX mode's duration for added health regeneration. By whiffing Jecht Rush or Jecht Stream and then activating EX Mode, Jecht can quickly close the gap with the second combo chain. At a glance it sounds tempting, powerful even. But the tracking is not very strong and only the 3rd combo chain has an increase in priority from Melee Low to Melee Mid. However, Jecht Rush works particularly well with this since the 2nd chain (neutral) can traverse in the blink of an eye or anti-air (up).
As a general rule, the player character's EX Mode will not deactivate while they are in an attack state. Since Jecht can charge an attack without time restrictions, he can theoretically stay in EX Mode forever and thus, regenerate as much health as he wants. Taking advantage of this trait means allowing the opponent to pursue resources at their leisure while putting yourself at the risk of getting whiff punished. Remember that Jecht is still vulnerable while charging as well.
If no EX meter remains and Jecht is in a combo, the EX Mode will deactivate after the 3rd combo chain. Therefore, if you want to ensure an EX Burst, you must already be performing the HP attack by the time the EX meter has run out.
EX Burst: Blitz King
A flurry of attacks leading to a splendidly impressive shot. Watch your timing and press circle when the cursor hits the center.
Damage multiplier (initial) |
Damage multiplier (rest) |
Type
|
5 (5) |
5, 5, 10, 19 x 4 (96) (101 total) |
Physical
|
Not a particularly strong EX Burst. Two separate timings for a perfectly input burst leaves plenty of room for human error, especially in spotty internet connections. The extra skill Auto EX Burst Omega can be used to compensate, but Jecht already needs CP for other things. His synergy with Side by Side builds and relatively weak EX generation means you may not see this all that often, but as with any other EX Burst, it's still okay for tacking on extra damage or closing out a match.
Jecht's mechanics
About bravery charges
If bravery button is held when using Jecht Rush or Jecht Stream, Jecht will begin charging the attack. Holding the button increases the attack's properties, but will make him vulnerable as he is stationary in this state. Release the button to attack. The attacks have three levels to them.
- Level 1 = Uncharged, Melee Low priority, fastest start-up. Quickly tap the button.
- Level 2 = Slightly charged, Melee Low priority. Slower start-up, but minor range and damage increase. Indicated by a different grunt and additional, but subdued particle and sound effects.
- Level 3 = Fully charged, Melee High priority. Slowest start-up (almost doubled from LV2), but provides biggest range and damage increase. Indicated by a different sound effect and a major aura surrounding Jecht.
The most common and practical uses for charging are breaking through regular blocks, punishing dodges and anticipating a whiffed attack outside of close range.
This is not without risk, however. Once the charge has been initiated, Jecht MUST follow through with the attack even if it cannot make contact. This makes charging the air BRV Jecht Stream particularly risky, as the attack takes even longer to start up and recover from due to performing both kicks. Jecht remains vulnerable while he closes the distance with a charged Jecht Stream and opponents usually have more room to evade the attack in the air. When charging, the button can be held indefinitely but this typically makes it easier for the opponent to retaliate. That idea goes for any charges as they delay the attack's moment of impact.
While charged Jecht Stream is vulnerable on button release, Jecht Rush does not suffer from this issue as much due to the active hitbox coming out much earlier. Not only that, the shorter animation combined with earlier cancel window allow Jecht to whiff a charged Jecht Rush more frequently without repercussions. This makes ground combat a bit safer for him than aerial fighting. Unfortunately, the majority of Dissidia Duodecim's interactions mandate air combat, so building good intuition for charging attacks in the air can cripple your gameplay for some time. Take advantage of walls and small stages as there is less room to evade safely.
When attacking with Jecht, try to be mindful of how long you press the bravery button. Even a slight hold can make your attack slower than it actually is, even if it's properties don't improve.
About neutral attack input
The attack you assign to the neutral input (no direction) matters! On the ground Jecht Rush becomes immune to ambigious camera angles and helps attacking grounded characters. The same goes for Ultimate Jecht Shot and thus is recommended to equip it on the neutral input. On the other hand, gapless Jecht Blocks become very practical and can also help defending against airborne attacks regardless of angle.
There is another way to mitigate this, but it requires a larger CP investment: Jecht Block on neutral (15 CP) and Jecht Rush on both directional inputs (30 + 30 CP). Or Jecht Rush on neutral (30 CP) and Jecht Block on both directional inputs (15 + 15 CP). This is not an issue for air attacks and lock-off Jecht Blade / Triumphant Grasp are not known to have effective uses either.
Builds
Notable Abilities
Basic |
Support |
Extra
|
Dodges |
Auto Assist Lock On |
Precision Evasion
|
Blocks |
Auto EX Command Omega |
Counterattack
|
Reverse Air Dash |
|
Sneak Attack
|
Free Air Dash |
|
First Strike
|
Ground Dash |
|
Riposte
|
Reverse Ground Dash |
|
Assist Critical Boost
|
Omni Ground Dash |
|
Disable Counterattack
|
Multi Air Slide |
|
EXP to Assist
|
Free Air Dash Boost |
|
|
Assist Gauge Up Dash |
|
|
Speed Boost |
|
|
Jump Times Boost |
|
|
Ground & Midair Evasion Boost |
|
|
Evasion Boost |
|
|
Descent Speed Boost |
|
|
Auto Assist Lock-On allows charged attacks to automatically home in towards the opponent's assist. This does leave you open for an opponent's attack though.
Stats
|
HP |
9376
|
CP |
450
|
BRV |
1393 (2089 with Hero's Seal)
|
ATK |
179
|
DEF |
183
|
LUK |
--
|
Max Booster |
x3.8
|
Special Effect: None
Equipment
|
Assist |
Kuja / Aerith
|
Weapon |
Piggy's Stick
|
Hand |
Chainsaw
|
Head |
Royal Crown
|
Body |
Maximillian
|
Accessory 1 |
Muscle Belt
|
Accessory 2 |
Sniper Eye
|
Accessory 3 |
Dismay Shock
|
Accessory 4 |
BRV = 0
|
Accessory 5 |
Empty EX Gauge
|
Accessory 6 |
Pre-EX Mode
|
Accessory 7 |
Pre-EX Revenge
|
Accessory 8 |
Hero's Seal
|
Accessory 9 |
Together as One
|
Accessory 10 |
Side by Side
|
Summon |
Rubicante
|
You must use the CP glitch on all four equipment. The extra skills are Peltast's Gear, Bard's Gear, Cavalier's Gear and Equip Machines.
Standard high base bravery with wall rush, a stable build for competition. Meter depletion are placed here, as are initial brv and assist meter boosts. At base bravery, a solo combo with HP wall rush deals roughly 2,000 HP damage. The first wall rush combo with Hero's Seal is going to hit for over 3,000 HP. Coupled with Side by Side's meter gain, that already makes for a good lead. Together as One kickstarts assist meter at the beginning and lets Jecht avoid committing to an attack for a longer period of time. Naturally, getting hit early will take your higher initial bravery away, but ideally the assist meter will be available to protect you.
For an EX variant of this build, swap Side by Side and Together as One for Tenacious Attacker and / or Glutton.
If you don't prefer starting with higher resources, you can change Hero's Seal and Together as One for Hero's Essence (extra CP), Winged Boots, Great Gospel, Miracle Shoes or additional boosters.
Stats
|
HP |
9972
|
CP |
450
|
BRV |
997
|
ATK |
178
|
DEF |
185
|
LUK |
--
|
Max Booster |
x4.0
|
Special Effect: Adamant Chains
Equipment
|
Assist |
Tidus / Kuja
|
Weapon |
Adamant Knife
|
Hand |
Adamant Shield
|
Head |
Dueling Mask
|
Body |
Adamant Vest
|
Accessory 1 |
Zephyr Cloak
|
Accessory 2 |
Heart's Ease
|
Accessory 3 |
Dismay Shock
|
Accessory 4 |
Battle Hammer
|
Accessory 5 |
HP = 100 %
|
Accessory 6 |
Empty EX Gauge
|
Accessory 7 |
Pre-EX Mode
|
Accessory 8 |
Pre-EX Revenge
|
Accessory 9 |
Together as One
|
Accessory 10 |
Side by Side
|
Summon |
Rubicante
|
Use the CP glitch with Peltast's Gear, Knight's Gear and Cavalier's Gear to equip everything except Dueling Mask.
A match-up specific build for accumulating bravery through dodges and blocks. Recommended against Ultimecia, The Emperor and Sephiroth, where you may have high uptime on dodges and blocks, but then struggle to land a proper hit. If you have room for only one set, the emphasis on gaining BRV from dodges is more consistent in competition. Jecht Block is more efficient at generating BRV against multiple projectiles, but loses to unblockables, sidelining projectiles and is more vulnerable on whiff.
If the opponent has no EX intake, swap out Dismay Shock for a booster such as Summon Unused, BRV > Base Value or Aerial. Together as One is for stability, but can be swapped for another booster or Hero's Essence. The extra CP can be spent on extra base bravery, health or even crits. You might not need as many ground moves against Ultimecia, so if you're looking for CP, start by trimming those.
Stats
|
HP |
9644
|
CP |
480
|
BRV |
1314
|
ATK |
180
|
DEF |
181
|
LUK |
--
|
Max Booster |
x3.3
|
Special Effect: Seal of Lufenia
Equipment
|
Assist |
Kuja
|
Weapon |
Piggy's Stick
|
Hand |
Lufenian Dirk
|
Head |
Lufenian Hairpin
|
Body |
Lufenian Jacket
|
Accessory 1 |
Sniper Eye
|
Accessory 2 |
Bravery Orb
|
Accessory 3 |
Battle Hammer
|
Accessory 4 |
BRV = 0
|
Accessory 5 |
Summon Unused
|
Accessory 6 |
Pre-EX Mode
|
Accessory 7 |
Pre-EX Revenge
|
Accessory 8 |
Hero's Essence
|
Accessory 9 |
Tenacious Attacker
|
Accessory 10 |
First to Victory
|
Summon |
Rubicante
|
Use the CP glitch with Peltast's Gear, Thief's Gear and Bard's Gear. Lufenian Jacket is natively allowed.
An all-rounder build focused on EX meter depletion. Recommended against characters with good EX generation or long-winded match-ups involving EX such as Gabranth, Gilgamesh, Prishe, Lightning, Garland and Tidus.
Boosted wall rush, initial meter and higher CP are for flexibility. If Seal of Lufenia set bonus' EX drain is not enough, you may swap one of the special accessories, BRV = 0 or Bravery Orb for Dismay Shock. The extra CP provided by Hero's Essence lets you equip more abilities with movement, critical hit rate boosts or stat increases. Depending on your preferences, First to Victory is also interchangeable. Glutton, Winged Boots and Muscle Belt are all good picks there.
If you want Judgment of Lufenia version for enhanced assist meter depletion, swap Lufenian equipment for Judgment of Lufenia gear and swap Battle Hammer with Dismay Shock.
Stats
|
HP |
11299 (with Master Guardsman)
|
CP |
450
|
BRV |
956
|
ATK |
181
|
DEF |
184
|
LUK |
--
|
Max Booster |
x2.7
|
Special Effect: Soul of Yamato
Equipment
|
Assist |
Cannot use.
|
Weapon |
Cleaver
|
Hand |
Genji Shield
|
Head |
Genji Helm
|
Body |
Genji Armor
|
Accessory 1 |
Pearl Necklace
|
Accessory 2 |
Dragonfly Orb
|
Accessory 3 |
Silver Hourglass
|
Accessory 4 |
Pendant
|
Accessory 5 |
Battle Hammer
|
Accessory 6 |
Empty Assist Gauge
|
Accessory 7 |
Pre-EX Revenge
|
Accessory 8 |
Pre-Assist
|
Accessory 9 |
Close to You
|
Accessory 10 |
Center of the World
|
Summon |
Rubicante
|
Use the CP glitch with Cavalier's Gear for Genji Armor.
A completely EX-oriented build that sacrifices the assist mechanic for stronger EX generation. The boosters are low, but consistent. Because you have no assist meter to manage, you have more liberty in moving around looking for interactions and EX Cores. Jecht Beams are preferred combo enders for EX meter.
Historically Center of the World builds have been a liability in competitive play and Jecht is no exception. However, his ability to function independently from assist (HP links) can make this build a decent, albeit a very different style of play for match-ups he doesn't struggle in. You may still have to land multiple full combos for an EX meter, there is no assist meter to save you from any mistakes and timing an EX mode will be paramount to success.
Stats
|
HP |
10299
|
CP |
450
|
BRV |
1335 (with Master Protector)
|
ATK |
179
|
DEF |
184
|
LUK |
--
|
Max Booster |
x5.3
|
Special Effect: Soul of Yamato
Equipment
|
Assist |
Kuja / Tidus / Aerith
|
Weapon |
Piggy's Stick
|
Hand |
Genji Shield
|
Head |
Genji Helm
|
Body |
Genji Armor
|
Accessory 1 |
Dragonfly Orb
|
Accessory 2 |
Bravery Orb
|
Accessory 3 |
Dismay Shock
|
Accessory 4 |
Battle Hammer
|
Accessory 5 |
EX Core Present
|
Accessory 6 |
Summon Unused
|
Accessory 7 |
Pre-EX Mode
|
Accessory 8 |
Pre-EX Revenge
|
Accessory 9 |
Aerial
|
Accessory 10 |
Together as One
|
Summon |
Rubicante
|
Use the CP glitch with Peltast's Gear and Cavalier's Gear.
An air-centric set with assist available for use against Exdeath and Sephiroth. Dragonfly Orb boosts EX Core absorption, but weakens assist gauge duration, so Together as One is used to offset it. While approaching Exdeath is frantic and generates assist meter over time, the worse gauge duration can miss you a level 2 Assist Change in the heat of the moment.
High base bravery is to play around high defense stat, so Bravery Orb is bundled to optimise damage during an assist combo. Battle Hammer is to stop LV2 Assist Change staggers on HP hit (you could be broken afterwards). In air oriented match-ups such as Exdeath you can remove Jump Boosts, Speed Boosts and Jecht Beam (ground) for other CP investments, such as extra crits.
This is not a very common set, but in cases where you want to rely more on EX Cores for EX intake this can be a good alternative.
Stats
|
HP |
8761
|
CP |
450
|
BRV |
1723 (2929 with Hero's Seal)
|
ATK |
179
|
DEF |
183
|
LUK |
--
|
Max Booster |
x2.2
|
Special Effect: None
Equipment
|
Assist |
Kuja / Tidus / Aerith
|
Weapon |
Piggy's Stick
|
Hand |
Chainsaw
|
Head |
Thornlet
|
Body |
Auto Crossbow
|
Accessory 1 |
Hyper Ring
|
Accessory 2 |
Muscle Belt
|
Accessory 3 |
Sniper Eye
|
Accessory 4 |
HP = 100 %
|
Accessory 5 |
HP is a Prime Number
|
Accessory 6 |
Blue Gem
|
Accessory 7 |
First to Victory
|
Accessory 8 |
Hero's Seal
|
Accessory 9 |
Together as One
|
Accessory 10 |
Side by Side
|
Summon |
Rubicante
|
Use the CP glitch for all equipment. Peltast's Gear, Bard's Gear and Equip Machines.
This one's a kicker. With the 100 % crit rate on First Strike extra ability, you can take the idea of high initial damage from the Side by Side build even further. Against Exdeath with 187 defense (higher end of the competitive spectrum), the FIRST Jecht Rush UJS into Tidus assist and Jecht Rush DC combo will deal close to 8,000 damage off of the first hit with both wall rushes. Characters with lower base defense will absolutely get SHREDDED by this.
So what's the catch? If the opponent manages to avoid ground or Jecht Rush until they can escape a combo, the strength of this build is compromised. That is a lot more common than what is desireable for this build. Taking any HP damage will also disable the rare Prime Number booster, though it might not be a very big loss by itself. The abnormally high base bravery and Side by Side ensure Jecht can at least stay somewhat competitive in case his win condition is not satisfied quickly. Use responsibly!
Assists
Jecht's Assist Data
Type |
Attack |
Startup |
Position |
Spawn |
Damage multiplier |
Effects
|
BRV |
Jecht Rush |
13F |
Ground |
Opponent |
4, 1 x 9, 3, 1 x 5, 2, 19 (42) |
Wall Rush
|
BRV |
Jecht Stream |
17F |
Air |
Opponent |
2, 2, 1 x 4, 3, 5, 5, 1 x 4, 15 (40) |
Wall Rush
|
HP |
Jecht Blade |
41F |
Ground |
Opponent |
2 x 5 (10) |
Wall Rush
|
HP |
Triumphant Grasp |
41F |
Air |
Opponent |
1 x 5, 3, 2 (10) |
Wall Rush
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Jecht Assist Overview
Jecht is one of the established meta assists in the game. He does not provide Assist Chase by default, but his combos hold the opponent for a long time which is great for setting up ground combos or lining up an HP attack at all. This is a bit different from Kuja and Sephiroth assists - Jecht traverses forward during bravery assists and does not lend well to repeated interim wall rush braveries. Jecht Rush finishes with Up 3 ender, while Jecht Stream finishes with Down 3. Jecht Stream works better for combo fillers due to slower travel speed and mostly stationary hit stun during Down 3, which is great for combos near the ground.
Jecht assist also has something that's not commonly found with other assists - fast braveries for both ground and midair that also lead to consistent followups. This is worth consideration when looking into whiff punishes, as some assists have good ground bravery, but below average air bravery for whiff punishing purposes or vice versa. Jecht has both.
However, he does not have ranged priority on his attacks so LV2 Assist Change stops him reliably. The long animations on hit also leave Jecht vulnerable for a relatively long time. Dashing close to him after LV1 Assist Change or using an attack with adequate vertical reach is often enough to lock him.
There is a quirk with the Jecht BRV assist that makes him end the combo early. If Jecht ends up in a corner during Jecht Rush's second combo chain, the finishing chain will not come out and it results in an Assist Chase instead. [1] The behavior is fairly consistent, but it can catch players off guard.
Assist Synergy Overview
With the ability to convert fast braveries into a full blown HP combo with wall rush, Jecht's gameplay lends well to a variety of assists. All meta assists work with Kuja being conventionally strongest, with other four providing match-up / stage specific utility.
In addition, Squall, Onion Knight and Ultimecia can provide specifically tailored utility. Small stages enable Terra and Gilgamesh.
High bravery damage, whiff punishes, consistent follow-ups anywhere and HP assists to help bypass LV2 Assist Change or force an HP through a botched combo. A Jecht Beam during a BRV assist is often guaranteed at a wall, pushing critical hit rate for the next combo higher and speeding up base bravery recovery.
Jecht will have to engage with the opponent directly if they choose to escape the opponent and lock the vulnerable Kuja assist, but it is well worth the effort.
What Tidus loses in raw damage output, he makes up for it with whiff punish proficiency and ground combo potential. Air BRV assist Hop Step is faster than Kuja air BRV with less range, but helps with reaction times and bypasses The Emperor's Dreary Cell HP reliably, both notable assets to Jecht.
Sonic Buster BRV isn't the best at whiff punishing, but the ground wall rush knockback means Jecht can go for a full Jecht Rush dodge cancel combo to rack up damage. The short interval between Hop Step and a teleport follow-up incentivises a full combo over a raw HP for high base bravery builds, which can hurt player consistency at times. If a Jecht Stream combo fails half way, the Slice and Dice HP can salvage it during a chase sequence.
Tidus is not necessarily an optimal assist in all match-ups, but definitely worth consideration regardless.Aerith does not primarily function as a whiff punisher, but she allows Jecht to play around situations where many other assists can fall short. Both Cure and Holy can provoke an approach, and the former can stack bravery in drawn out match-ups. Seal Evil lets Jecht land an HP via chase if the player didn't get past the second bravery chain. In addition, Seal Evil can be used in conjunction with Jecht Block or fully charged Jecht Stream to clash with high priority attacks and create a favorable interaction.
The big cherry on top though, would be the double Ultimate Jecht Shot combo. This lets Jecht combo into an HP three times in a row on the ground. For a high base bravery build, that is roughly 5000-6000 HP for two assist bars. Powerful in ground-based match-ups where Jecht can operate without landing an assist first.
If you are struggling to time Jecht's combos or want high burst damage on the ground, Aerith assist is a good choice.Functionally this may be treated as a budget Kuja assist with a faster ground BRV assist, but without Ranged High HP assists. Solid, perhaps a bit average, but viable nonetheless.
Stagger-immune air BRV assist with downward knockback makes Yuna a decent choice for small stages. Jecht can facilitate wall rushes fairly easily in stages such as M.S. Prima Vista or Pandaemonium - Top Floor, so combo game is a smooth process, Ultimate Jecht Shot notwithstanding.
Fast start-up and Ranged Low priority also makes whiff punishing air attacks with Yuna assist a noteworthy merit, though this may not come into play very often. Both air BRV and HP assists could work out though.
Ranged Low ground BRV assist is good for grounded interceptions and Ultimate Jecht Shot follow-ups, enabling Jecht Rush dodge cancel combos. Air BRV assist is a bit more situational, requiring wall to capitalise on whiff punishes or to cancel the knockback of the last hit for another HP. If Jecht fails to proceed to the 3rd chain, the Comet HP assist can enforce an HP hit.
Not the strongest assist available overall, but quite good on his own terms.
Ground BRV and HP assists are arguably Squall's strongest assets to Jecht here. Air BRV Heel Crush requires ground and even then it leaves little time for conversions. With no access to Jecht assist, Squall becomes the fastest ground BRV assist for whiff punishing purposes with Solid Barrel.
The holding potential and assist teleport ensure that Jecht can take advantage of any hits he DOES land with Squall assist. Using two assist bars is not without merit either - Blasting Zone can intercept and Aerial Circle lets Jecht land an HP through empty chase even if the player's combo timing was off.
As a result, Squall ends up serving a niche purpose. Air BRV can struggle to create favorable interactions due to slow speed and poor tracking, so much of his effectiveness hinges on having the opponent vulnerable on the ground. Ground wall rushes or more importantly, calling Squall after an opponent has whiffed. Recommended against Golbez.If you are willing to sacrifice consistent HP wall rush follow-ups and whiff punishes, Ultimecia allows Jecht to perform multiple Jecht Rush dodge cancel combos in a row. This relies on performing the Jecht Rush dodge cancel combo, calling Ultimecia for air BRV Knight's Axe and wall rushing with Down 3 ender near the wall so the axe hits. Since the projectile will hit after Ultimecia has disappeared, it will not lock the assist gauge, allowing repetitions of this combo. If you mess up the solo combo timing, the Knight's Axe can still force an HP / wall rush during chase near wall, but this should not be your primary way of landing HPs.
The air BRV Knight's Axe can also hypothetically force an interaction with it's Ranged High priority. And with the fast assist call glitch even the ground BRV assist can function as a ground wall rush follow-up!
The extended solo combos are the selling point here though. Ultimecia is not the kind of assist you would pick to tackle a specific match-up. Rather, this might be your way of signaling confidence as she requires an independent hit to function even remotely well. Investing in ATK and Assist Critical Boost is recommended.Functions primarily in small stages as a combo assist off of Wall Rush. Gilgamesh has some of the highest raw BRV damage with Excalibur equipped (50 / 50 chance), so he can substitute Yuna at the expense of being susceptible to LV2 Assist Change staggers.
Functions in small stages as a non-staggerable combo extender and an interceptor with Blizzara (midair). Terra's homing Meltdown HP can also enforce an offensive situation in closed spaces.
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