Damage multiplier | Startup frame | Type | Priority | EX Force |
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5 x N, 25 (30+) | 21F | Magical | Ranged Low | each 15 > 0 |
Effects | CP (Mastered) | Cancels | Assist Gain (Attack) | Assist Gain (Hit) |
Wall Rush | 30 (15) | |||
Unlocked at level |
Mastered at AP |
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Name | Kefka Palazzo (ケフカ・パラッツォ) |
Original game | Final Fantasy VI |
Base ATK (LV100) | 111 (High) |
Base DEF (LV100) | 110 (Low) |
Run Speed | 11.5 (Very Slow) |
Dash Speed | 81 (Below Average) |
Fall Speed | 67 (Fast) |
Fall Speed Ratio After Dodge | 13 (Fastest) |
Fastest BRV | |
Fastest HP | |
1-Hit HP | |
HP Links | |
Command Block | |
Weapon | Instruments, Poles, Rods, Staves |
Armor | Bangles, Clothing, Hats, Hairpins, Headbands, Ribbons, Robes |
Exclusive weapons | Lamia's Flute, Nephilim Flute, Dancing Mad |
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Voice Actor (JP) | |
Voice Actor (ENG) |
Strengths | Weaknesses |
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Kefka is a defensive spellcaster who primarily operates at mid and long range to create opportunities to deal damage and stay safe.
By utilising reverse dashes, air dodges with great fall speed and Precision Jumps, Kefka can quickly create space to begin casting his signature Waggly-Wobbly Firaga bravery that pursues the opponent with fluctuating priorities. This creates an incentive for the opponent to engage with Kefka which sets up his bigger plays. In close range he can threaten with a mid priority Scatter-Spray Blizzaga, or harass distant opponents with Extra-Crispy Firaga, Lickety-Split Thundaga, Hyperdrive or Trine. All of these attacks can lead to assist combos, representing a threat regardless of Kefka's position.
Kefka's strengths are characterised by his eccentric projectile behavior, good defensive mobility and great damage potential. He possesses a high base attack stat and his staple braveries can inflict a lot of damage in a single assist combo. Dodge punishment is serviceable, but he doesn't rely on it to the extent that characters like Cloud, Zidane and Tidus do. While his base defense stat and grounded movement speed are well below average, his Precision Jumps are top class, his fall speed creates one of the safest air dodges in the game and his dash speed is sufficient for general purpose defensive maneuvers.
Kefka's strenghts are well pronounced, but so are his weaknesses. Low EX Force generation on many of his attacks means he is more reliant on EX Cores and equipment to reach his devastating EX mode. One of his greatest weaknesses however, is being susceptible to whiff punishment. Majority of Kefka's attacks have a lengthy startup or low priority which makes them vulnerable to being countered by assists or Free Air Dash. This can create issues against aggressive opponents who can quickly close gaps and contest with fast braveries or assist meter such as Lightning or Onion Knight. Sephiroth's Shadow Flare is also notorious for applying pressure against Kefka's spellcasting.
Not having a quick low commitment bravery also creates another problem for Kefka - Assist meter economy. Despite having stellar defensive traits, he cannot quickly generate one of the game's most important resources with relatively little risk. Side by Side helps, but forgoes EX entirely. Even then, it limits Kefka's options for creating momentum when he's at a disadvantage. Turning these situations around often involves notable risk for Kefka.
Kefka has been rated as a high tier and a mid tier character in the game's competitive history. He thrives with momentum, but can also struggle a lot when it's not in his favor. Despite that, his defensive playstyle stands out in the roster and can reward dedicated players greatly.
All of Kefka's bravery attacks have a ground and a midair version. Attack data is shared between both versions.
Scatter-Spray Blizzaga and Lickity-Split Thundaga have different damage multipliers when used during EX mode. These values are listed after the regular values and are highlighted in bold.
Damage multiplier | Startup frame | Type | Priority | EX Force |
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5 x N, 25 (30+) | 21F | Magical | Ranged Low | each 15 > 0 |
Effects | CP (Mastered) | Cancels | Assist Gain (Attack) | Assist Gain (Hit) |
Wall Rush | 30 (15) | |||
Unlocked at level |
Mastered at AP |
Damage multiplier | Startup frame | Type | Priority | EX Force |
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5, 6 x 6 (41) / 5, 6 x 6, 6 x 6 (77) | 13F (1st) > 71F (spray) | Magical | Ranged Mid (1st), Ranged Low (spray) | 0 |
Effects | CP (Mastered) | Cancels | Assist Gain (Attack) | Assist Gain (Hit) |
- | 30 (15) | |||
Unlocked at level |
Mastered at AP |
Damage multiplier | Startup frame | Type | Priority | EX Force |
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each 15, up to 45 | 49F | Magical | Ranged Low | each 30 |
Effects | CP (Mastered) | Cancels | Assist Gain (Attack) | Assist Gain (Hit) |
Chase | 30 (15) | |||
Unlocked at level |
Mastered at AP |
Damage multiplier | Startup frame | Type | Priority | EX Force |
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3 x 7 (21) | 59F | Magical | Ranged Low (small) > Ranged Mid (big) | 0 |
Effects | CP (Mastered) | Cancels | Assist Gain (Attack) | Assist Gain (Hit) |
- | 30 (15) | |||
Unlocked at level |
Mastered at AP |
[Long] Shoot slow fireball. Tenacious homing.
Damage multiplier | Startup frame | Type | Priority | EX Force |
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each (15) / (10, EX mode) | 35F | Magical | Ranged Low | each 30 / 21 (EX mode) |
Effects | CP (Mastered) | Cancels | Assist Gain (Attack) | Assist Gain (Hit) |
Chase | 30 (15) | |||
Unlocked at level |
Mastered at AP |
Damage multiplier | Startup frame | Type | Priority | EX Force |
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each (10) | 65F | Magical | Ranged Low | each 15 |
Effects | CP (Mastered) | Cancels | Assist Gain (Attack) | Assist Gain (Hit) |
Chase | 30 (15) | |||
Unlocked at level |
Mastered at AP |
Damage multiplier | Startup frame | Type | Priority | EX Force |
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each 15, up to 75 | 35F (first appearence) | Magical | Ranged Low | each 30 |
Effects | CP (Mastered) | Cancels | Assist Gain (Attack) | Assist Gain (Hit) |
Chase | 30 (15) | |||
Unlocked at level |
Mastered at AP |
Damage multiplier | Startup frame | Type | Priority | EX Force |
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15, 25 | 33F > 89F / 1F > 33F (EX mode) | Magical | Ranged Mid | 30 > 0 |
Effects | CP (Mastered) | Cancels | Assist Gain (Attack) | Assist Gain (Hit) |
Wall Rush | 30 (15) | |||
Unlocked at level |
Mastered at AP |
All of Kefka's HP attacks have a ground and a midair version, except Hyperdrive. Attack data is shared between both versions. Hyperdrive is only available on the ground.
Damage multiplier | Startup frame | Type | Priority | EX Force |
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- | 51F | - | Melee High | 0 |
Effects | CP (Mastered) | Cancels | Assist Gain (Attack) | Assist Gain (Hit) |
Wall Rush | 30 (15) | |||
Unlocked at level |
Mastered at AP |
Damage multiplier | Startup frame | Type | Priority | EX Force |
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- | 63F, 91F, 143F (hitbox 3F after button release) | - | Unblockable | 60 |
Effects | CP (Mastered) | Cancels | Assist Gain (Attack) | Assist Gain (Hit) |
- | 30 (15) | |||
Unlocked at level |
Mastered at AP |
[Long] Launch a column of flame along ground. Range depends on length of button hold.
Damage multiplier | Startup frame | Type | Priority | EX Force |
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- | 73F | - | Ranged High | each 21 |
Effects | CP (Mastered) | Cancels | Assist Gain (Attack) | Assist Gain (Hit) |
- | 30 (15) | |||
Unlocked at level |
Mastered at AP |
Damage multiplier | Startup frame | Type | Priority | EX Force |
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- | 89F | - | Ranged High | 0 |
Effects | CP (Mastered) | Cancels | Assist Gain (Attack) | Assist Gain (Hit) |
- | 30 (15) | |||
Unlocked at level |
Mastered at AP |
Effects:
[Activate by holding x in midair] Increases the magus power within to move freely through the air.
[Always active while in EX Mode] All spells become more chaotic - multiple projectiles, magic rebounds, and other unpredictable effects.
A light comes from the heavens, cleansiing all in its wake. Memorize the commands that display then enter them in order.
Damage multiplier (initial) | Damage multiplier (rest) | Type |
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8, 4, 4, 4 (20) | 10 x 8 (80) (100 total) | Magical |
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Kefka's assist data.
Type | Attack | Startup | Position | Spawn | Damage multiplier | Effects |
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BRV | Meteor | 35F | Ground | Player | 15 each (up to 75) | Chase |
BRV | Extra-Crispy Firaga | 49F | Air | Opponent | 15 each (up to 45) | Chase |
HP | Hyperdrive | 143F | Ground | Opponent | - | Chase |
HP | Havoc Wing | 51F | Air | Opponent | - | Wall Rush |