EX (Dissidia 012)

EX is a gameplay mechanic that was introduced in Dissidia Final Fantasy (PSP) and retained in Dissidia 012. It is a resource that enables mechanics exclusive to it, EX mode and EX Revenge (012 only).

Overview

When a bravery or an HP attack connects, it can generate small, bright spheres that float on the field. These are known as EX Force. Being in the vicinity of these spheres draws them to the player character and will accumulate the titular EX resource that is indicated with a vertical purple bar at the bottom corners of the screen.

A full EX meter requires 1000 EX Force. Each sphere has a miniscule value of three (3), but many attacks generate anywhere from 15 to 90 EX on hit.

Once the EX meter has been filled, it will change to a bright orange color and the player will have access to either EX mode or EX Revenge depending on when R + Square is pressed. Much like the assist mechanic, this is a context sensitive input. When the player character is in a damaged state after an attack, the input will activate EX Revenge. Every other instance activates EX mode instead, such as attacking, being staggered or just moving the character freely.

A full EX meter is a powerful asset in competitive play, as it can secure victories, impose checkmate situations on the opponent and prevent an otherwise unavoidable loss. But it is often a resource that is built over the course of a match. As such, it is a long-term investment that not every character can always to make due to unfavorable risk / reward ratio. Gabranth revolves entirely around the EX mechanic, while characters such as Cloud, Lightning and Garland are known to work well with the EX meter economy.

In Dissidia 012, EX is designed to be antithesis to the game's [1]Assist] mechanic. Equipment that enhances EX often compromises Assist, activating EX mode depletes the opponent's Assist meter and more.

Situations where can be EX gained

• Connecting any attack that generates EX Force on hit (refer to the character's attack info tables)
• Being near EX Force the opponent generated with their previous attack(s)
• Being near EX Force while attacking or taking damage (special accessories only)
• Touching an EX core
• Use Gabranth's EX Charge attack
• Getting hit by Gilgamesh assist who uses Excalipoor swords
• Equipping gear and accessories that provide a set amount of EX at the beginning of a fight, such as Zwill Crossblade and First to Victory.
• Activating the [2]EXP to EX extra ability]

Situations where EX will not be gained

• Player character is too far from the EX spheres for the EX intake range to function
• Player character is in an attack animation or taking damage (circumvented with special accessories)
• Player character has Force to Courage or Side by Side special accessory currently equipped
• Suffering from the EX depletion effect for getting hit by a bravery attack or an HP attack (equipent dependent)
• Connecting an attack during EX Revenge; EX is not generated aside from Gabranth's EX Charge

EX related equipment set bonuses =

EX Break

Introduced in Dissidia 012.

EX Core

During a fight, EX cores appear somewhere on the field. This provides a flat 150 EX and will attract any remaining EX floating on the field towards it, further increasing the amount of EX gained when touching it. This is an object separate from the opponent's character that adheres to the Lock On mechanic. As such, in order move directly towards it with a dash, players must have the support ability "EX Core Lock On" equipped and press L when an EX core has appeared.

EX Revenge

Introduced in Dissidia 012.