| Damage multiplier | Startup frame | Type | Priority | EX Force | Effects | CP (Mastered) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10,10,20 (40) | 15F | Physical | Melee Low | 30 | Wall rush | 20 (10) |
Cecil Harvey (Dissidia 012)
| Info | |
|---|---|
| Name | Cecil Harvey (セシル・ハーヴィ) |
| Original game | Final Fantasy IV |
| Weapon | Axes, Greatswords, Swords |
| Armor | Gauntlets, Heavy Armor, Helms, Light Armor, Shields |
| Base ATK (LV100) | |
| Base DEF (LV100) | |
| Run Speed | 9 (Dark Knight, Slow) / 5 (Paladin, Above Average) |
| Dash Speed | 81 (Dark Knight, Below Average) / 77 (Paladin, Average / Good) |
| Fall Speed | 81 (Dark Knight, Average) / 89 (Paladin, Below Average) |
| Fall Speed Ratio After Dodge | 39 (Dark Knight, Average) / 40 (Paladin, Average) |
| Exclusive weapons | Dark Sword, Mythgraven Blade, Lustrous Sword, Lightbringer, Cimmerian Edge |
| Strengths | Weaknesses |
|---|---|
Overview
Cecil Harvey is a close / mid-range character who functions with two different movesets - Dark Knight and Paladin. Due to the risky nature of changing jobs and their distinct strengths, it is often recommended to focus on one job over the other. Cecil can whiff punish effectively from a variety of angles, has decent assist synergy and bravery damage output.
However he struggles to generate assist meter on whiff due to long start-ups, animation length and late cancel opportunities. EX generation is good for Paladin, but weaker in Dark Knight. With less than ideal speed and tracking, limited effective angles, difficulties staying safe and keeping up in meter economy, Cecil often takes relatively high risks for a lower return.
His arguably safer repertoire is restricted to ground (Dark Knight), which also does not often force his opponents to play into his strengths.
Cecil has been primarily a bottom tier character, with some hope for low tier status. Temper your expectations and you may discover a fun character for yourself.
Build styles:
- Side by Side (Dark Knight)
- EX (Paladin)
Bravery Attacks
Ground (Dark Knight)
| Damage multiplier | Startup frame | Type | Priority | EX Force | Effects | CP (Mastered) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1x4, 2x4, 3 (15) | 41F | Magical | Ranged Low (forward), Ranged Mid (backward) | each 3 | Block (Ranged Low) | 20 (10) |
| Damage multiplier | Startup frame | Type | Priority | EX Force | Effects | CP (Mastered) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8, 7x6 (50) | 35F | Physical | Melee High (close), Ranged Low (far) | ~20 | Wall rush | 20 (10) |
Ground (Paladin)
| Damage multiplier | Startup frame | Type | Priority | EX Force | Effects | CP (Mastered) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10, 10 (20) | 23F | Physical | Melee Low | 90 | Chase | 20 (10) |
| Damage multiplier | Startup frame | Type | Priority | EX Force | Effects | CP (Mastered) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3,3,5,4,4,11 (30) | 43F | Physical | Melee Mid (first half), Melee Low (second half) | 90 | Chase, Block (Ranged Low) | 20 (10) |
[Mid] Charge, then leap. Good start for midair attacks.
Contrary to what the description says in the game, it is not a good start for midair attacks. The slow startup time makes it impractical against vigilant players and chase limits viable assist combo conversions.
| Damage multiplier | Startup frame | Type | Priority | EX Force | Effects | CP (Mastered) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5,10, 1x2, 10 (27) | 23F | Physical | Melee Low | 90 | Chase, job change | 20 (10) |
Aerial (Dark Knight)
| Damage multiplier | Startup frame | Type | Priority | EX Force | Effects | CP (Mastered) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7, 2x4 (15) | 37F | Magical | Ranged Low | 0 |
| Damage multiplier | Startup frame | Type | Priority | EX Force | Effects | CP (Mastered) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 each, 24 (25+) | 37F | Physical | Melee Low (falling), Ranged Mid (landing) | 60+ | Chase | 20 (10) |
| Damage multiplier | Startup frame | Type | Priority | EX Force | Effects | CP (Mastered) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7, 2x4, 3x5 (30) | 37F | Magical | Ranged Low | 0 | Job change | 20 (10) |
Aerial (Paladin)
| Damage multiplier | Startup frame | Type | Priority | EX Force | Effects | CP (Mastered) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3,3,7,6,6,6,9 (40) | 19F | Physical | Melee Low | 30 | Wall rush | 20 (10) |
| Damage multiplier | Startup frame | Type | Priority | EX Force | Effects | CP (Mastered) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3x5, 5,10 (30) | 21F | Physical | Melee Low | 90 | Chase | 20 (10) |
| Damage multiplier | Startup frame | Type | Priority | EX Force | Effects | CP (Mastered) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3x5 (15) | 95F | Magical | Ranged Low | 0 | -- | 20 (10) |
HP Attacks
Ground
| Damage multiplier | Startup frame | Type | Priority | EX Force | Effects | CP (Mastered) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4, 2x5, 6 (20) | 39F | Physical | Melee High | 30 | Wall rush | 30 (15) |
| Damage multiplier | Startup frame | Type | Priority | EX Force | Effects | CP (Mastered) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -- | 53F | -- | Ranged High | 0 | Wall rush | 30 (15) |
| Damage multiplier | Startup frame | Type | Priority | EX Force | Effects | CP (Mastered) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10,10 (20) | 13F | Physical | Melee High | 30 | Wall rush, Dark Knight BRV damage +3%, Paladin BRV damage -3% | 30 (15) |
[Ultra-close] Dark sword slash. Dark Knight BRV damage +3%, Paladin BRV damage -3%.
Equipping Shadow Bringer will lock you out equipping the aerial Luminous Shard HP for the Paladin job.Aerial
| Damage multiplier | Startup frame | Type | Priority | EX Force | Effects | CP (Mastered) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1x3, 2, 1x2, 3 (10) | 53F | Physical | Melee High | 30 | Wall rush | 30 (15) |
| Damage multiplier | Startup frame | Type | Priority | EX Force | Effects | CP (Mastered) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2x5, 5 (15) | 43F | Both | Ranged High (first hit), Melee High (other hits) | 30 | Wall rush | 30 (15) |
| Damage multiplier | Startup frame | Type | Priority | EX Force | Effects | CP (Mastered) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -- | 63F | -- | Ranged High | 60 | Paladin BRV damage +3%, Dark Knight BRV damage -3% | 30 (15) |
[Long] Shoot light projectiles. Paladin BRV damage +3%. Dark Knight BRV damage -3%.
Equipping Luminous Shard will lock you out equipping the grounded Shadow Bringer HP for the Dark Knight job.EX Mode: Job Augment
Effects:
- Regen
- Critical Boost
- Proteus
- Inner Strength
Proteus
[Activate with R + Square] Bridles light and darkness to instantly change jobs without attacking.
Inner Strength
[Always active while in EX Mode] Each is 1.5 times as powerful.
EX Burst: Soul Shift
A chain of attacks combining the power of light and darkness. Enter the commands that appear on both sides of the screen at the same time.
| Damage multiplier (initial) | Damage multiplier (rest) | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 6,9 (15, DK) | 15 (PA), 25 (DK), 7x2 (DK), 30 (PA) (99 total) | Both |
About the Job System
Cecil has two jobs, but only has access to one of them at a time. To change jobs, either use Paladin Arts or Dark Step braveries, or grounded HP attack to access Dark Knight or aerial HP to access Paladin.
Jobs can be changed freely outside of attack animations during EX mode by pressing R+Square. This means Cecil often makes himself vulnerable in order to change movesets, making this adjustment rather risky for Cecil. Not only that, equipping Shadow Bringer or Luminous Shard HP attack locks Cecil out of equipping the other HP, further incentivising into dedicated Dark Knight or Paladin play.
Cecil ALWAYS starts a fight in Dark Knight form, meaning Paladin-focused players will have to perform an HP attack as soon as the match starts, or bide their time in Dark Knight form until they have an opportunity to change forms without being punished.
Builds
| Stats | |
|---|---|
| HP | 9883 |
| CP | 450 |
| BRV | 1623 |
| ATK | 176 |
| DEF | 182 |
| LUK | 61 |
| Max Booster | x3.5 |
| Equipment | |
|---|---|
| Assist | Jecht / Sephiroth / Yuna |
| Weapon | Piggy's Stick |
| Hand | Chainsaw |
| Head | Thornlet |
| Armor | Maximillian |
| Accessory 1 | Sniper Eye |
| Accessory 2 | Dismay Shock |
| Accessory 3 | Battle Hammer |
| Accessory 4 | Empty EX Gauge |
| Accessory 5 | Summon Unused |
| Accessory 6 | Pre-EX Mode |
| Accessory 7 | Pre-EX Revenge |
| Accessory 8 | Blue Gem |
| Accessory 9 | Miracle Shoes |
| Accessory 10 | Side by Side |
| Summon | Rubicante |
Use the CP glitch with Equip Machines and Bard's Gear.
Blue Gem and Miracle Shoes can be substituted with Together as One, Hero's Seal or Back-Breaking Straw (to offset Thornlet penalties).
Boosters "Grounded" and "BRV = 0" can enhance HP wall rush damage with a higher multiplier at the cost of lower base bravery.
| Stats | |
|---|---|
| HP | 10299 |
| CP | 450 |
| BRV | 956 (1147 with First to Victory) |
| ATK | 178 |
| DEF | 183 |
| LUK | 60 |
| Max Booster | x3.0 |
| Equipment | |
|---|---|
| Assist | Kuja / Aerith |
| Weapon | Cleaver |
| Hand | Lufenian Shield |
| Head | Lufenian Helm |
| Armor | Lufenian Armor |
| Accessory 1 | Hyper Ring |
| Accessory 2 | Muscle Belt |
| Accessory 3 | Dismay Shock |
| Accessory 4 | Summon Unused |
| Accessory 5 | Pre-EX Mode |
| Accessory 6 | Pre-EX Revenge |
| Accessory 7 | Opponent Summon Unused |
| Accessory 8 | White Gem |
| Accessory 9 | Tenacious Attacker |
| Accessory 10 | First to Victory |
| Summon | Rubicante |
Use the CP glitch with Ranger's Gear.
"Muscle Belt" basic accessory and "Opponent Summon Unused" booster can be substituted with what the player wants more.
Tenacious Attacker is not essential if Aerith assist is used. Hero's Essence can be used for additional Extra Abilities (critical hit rate). Winged Boots is good for banish trap stages.