Lightning (Dissidia 012) - Revision history

Muggshotter: /* Builds */

2026-03-24T13:31:00Z

Builds

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	\|hand=Hero's Shield		\|hand=Hero's Shield
	\|head=Royal Crown ~~([[CP_Glitch_(Dissidia_012)\|'''CP Glitch''']])~~		\|head=Royal Crown {{equip}}
	\|armor=Maximillian ~~([[CP_Glitch_(Dissidia_012)\|'''CP Glitch''']])~~		\|armor=Maximillian {{equip}}
	\|acc1={{accbas}} Hyper Ring		\|acc1={{accbas}} Hyper Ring
	\|acc2={{accbas}} Dismay Shock		\|acc2={{accbas}} Dismay Shock

Muggshotter: Updated character info. Moved overview above pros / cons.

2025-01-23T13:17:45Z

Updated character info. Moved overview above pros / cons.

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 |name=Lightning (ライトニング)
 |origin=Final Fantasy XIII
 |atk=109 (Low / +1 in Commando, Average)
 |def=111 (Average)
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 |fall=75 (Above Average)
 |fallr=28 (Above Average)
 |exclusives=Blazefire Saber, Axis Blade, Flamberge, Enkindler,<br> Omega Weapon, Barrage Blade, Zantetsuken, Odin Blade
 }}
 {{ProConTable
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 = Bravery Attacks =

Muggshotter: /* Lightning's mechanic (Paradigm Shift) */

2025-01-13T09:30:39Z

Lightning's mechanic (Paradigm Shift)

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	= Lightning's mechanic (Paradigm Shift) =		= Lightning's mechanic (Paradigm Shift) =
	Lightning has three different sets of bravery attacks through the Commando, Ravager and Medic roles. Press L + R to change to a different role.		Lightning has three different sets of bravery attacks through the Commando, Ravager and Medic roles. Press L + R ({{pspl}} + {{pspr}}) to change to a different role.

	Default rotation for roles is: Commando > Ravager > Medic		Default rotation for roles is: Commando > Ravager > Medic
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	If Reverse Paradigm extra ability is used, the rotation becomes: Ravager > Commando > Medic		If Reverse Paradigm extra ability is used, the rotation becomes: Ravager > Commando > Medic

	If no attacks under a specific role are equipped such as Medic, the role will not be available in battle. This can serve as ~~quality of life~~ to a player who wishes to streamline paradigm shift ~~gameplay~~.		If no attacks under a specific role are equipped such as Medic, the role will not be available in battle. This can serve as convenience to a player who wishes to streamline paradigm shift rotations.

	The Commando role has a passive +1 ATK stat boost when using it in battle.		The Commando role has a passive +1 ATK stat boost when using it in battle, which is often used to increase EX Burst damage.

	= Combos =		= Combos =

Muggshotter: /* Lightning's mechanic (Paradigm Shift) */

2025-01-13T09:29:25Z

Lightning's mechanic (Paradigm Shift)

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	== Lightning's mechanic (Paradigm Shift) ==		= Lightning's mechanic (Paradigm Shift) =
	Lightning has three different sets of bravery attacks through the Commando, Ravager and Medic roles. Press L + R to change to a different role.		Lightning has three different sets of bravery attacks through the Commando, Ravager and Medic roles. Press L + R to change to a different role.

Muggshotter: Changed character navigation template.

2024-08-10T10:02:04Z

Changed character navigation template.

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	[[Category:Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy]]		[[Category:Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy]]
	{{~~012CharNav~~		{{012CharNavLig}}
	~~\|icon=https://resources.dissidia.wiki/ddff/chara-icon/ddff-icon-light.png~~
	~~\|general=[[Lightning (Dissidia_012)\|'''General''']]~~
	~~\|matchups=Matchups~~
	~~\|resources=Resources~~
	~~\|starter=Starter Guide~~
	~~\|strategy=Strategy~~
	}}

	{{CharacterInfo		{{CharacterInfo

Muggshotter: Added references, navbox and roadmap template.

2024-07-12T21:27:13Z

Added references, navbox and roadmap template.

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	== Assists ==		== Assists ==
	Lightning works well with most tournament viable assists.		Lightning works well with most tournament viable assists.

			= References =
			<references />

			{{navbox012}}

			{{roadmap012lig}}

Muggshotter: Added portrait

2024-05-17T10:21:15Z

Added portrait

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	{{CharacterInfo		{{CharacterInfo
			\|portrait=https://resources.dissidia.wiki/ddff/portraits/ddff-port-light.png
	\|name=Lightning (ライトニング)		\|name=Lightning (ライトニング)
	\|origin=Final Fantasy XIII		\|origin=Final Fantasy XIII

Muggshotter: Added character navigation template. Added line breaks to equipment to reduce the table's width.

2024-05-14T08:45:18Z

Added character navigation template. Added line breaks to equipment to reduce the table's width.

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	[[Category:Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy]]		[[Category:Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy]]
			{{012CharNav
			\|icon=https://resources.dissidia.wiki/ddff/chara-icon/ddff-icon-light.png
			\|general=[[Lightning (Dissidia_012)\|'''General''']]
			\|matchups=Matchups
			\|resources=Resources
			\|starter=Starter Guide
			\|strategy=Strategy
			}}

	{{CharacterInfo		{{CharacterInfo
	\|name=~~Lightning~~　(ライトニング)		\|name=Lightning (ライトニング)
	\|origin=Final Fantasy XIII		\|origin=Final Fantasy XIII
	\|weapon=Swords, Daggers, Greatswords, Katanas, Guns, Parrying Weapons		\|weapon=Swords, Daggers, Greatswords, Katanas, Guns, Parrying Weapons
	\|armor=Shields, Bangles, Gauntlets, Hats, Helms, Headbands, Ribbons, Clothing, Light Armor, Chestplates		\|armor=Shields, Bangles, Gauntlets, Hats, Helms, Headbands,<br> Ribbons, Clothing, Light Armor, Chestplates
	\|atk=109 (Low / +1 as Commando, Average)		\|atk=109 (Low / +1 in Commando, Average)
	\|def=111 (Average)		\|def=111 (Average)
	\|runspeed=6 (Average / Good)		\|runspeed=6 (Average / Good)
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	\|fall=75 (Above Average)		\|fall=75 (Above Average)
	\|fallr=28 (Above Average)		\|fallr=28 (Above Average)
	\|exclusives=Blazefire Saber, Axis Blade, Flamberge, Enkindler, Omega Weapon, Barrage Blade, Zantetsuken, Odin Blade		\|exclusives=Blazefire Saber, Axis Blade, Flamberge, Enkindler,<br> Omega Weapon, Barrage Blade, Zantetsuken, Odin Blade
	}}		}}

Muggshotter: /* Builds */ Added solo combos and couple assist combos to get started.

2024-05-02T16:13:50Z

Builds: Added solo combos and couple assist combos to get started.

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	The Commando role has a passive +1 ATK stat boost when using it in battle.		The Commando role has a passive +1 ATK stat boost when using it in battle.

			= Combos =

			== Solo ==

			Ravager braveries enable several solo combos for Lightning.

			{\|class="wikitable" sortable
			! scope=col \| Combo
			! scope=col \| Approximate damage (multipliers)
			! scope=col \| Approximate EX Force
			! scope=col \| Notes
			! scope=col class=unsortable \| Video
			\|-
			\| Blaze Rush (1st part) > DC > LL > Smite \|\| '''61 + WR''' (7x3, 12, 10, 18 + WR) \|\| '''30+''' \|\| - \|\| video
			\|-
			\| Fire (set) > Fire (hit) > Anything \|\| 4~12 + followup \|\| 0 + followup \|\| Commonly used during assist combos or from afar in the neutral, each projectile has enough hit stun to combo into other attacks if Lightning is able to act before they connect. \|\| video
			\|-
			\| Fire (set all 3) > Fire 1 & 2 (hit) > Crushing Blow > Fire 3 (hit) > Blaze Rush (1st part) > DC > LL > Smite \|\| '''73 + WR''' (4, 4, --, 4, 7x3, 12, 10, 18 +WR) \|\| '''90+''' (0, 0, 60, 0, ??, 30) \|\| Opponent must be grounded or near ground to enable Blaze Rush's landing lag followup. \|\| video
			\|-
			\| Aerora > Lightning Strike \|\| '''18+''' (11, 7 for each bolt) \|\| '''72+''' (0, 60+12xN \|\| Works consistently against grounded opponents. May be used after staggering with a block. \|\| video
			\|-
			\| Watera > Smite / Thunder / Army of One / Thunderfall \|\| '''15 + 10~40+WR''' (15, 40 / 10 / 30 / 12 + WR) \|\| '''90+''' (90 + 30 / 90 / 120 / 18) \|\| Similiar to Fire, Watera causes enough hit stun to enable followups if it connects after Lightning is capable of moving again. The upward knockback mostly limits combo opportunities to attacking after dashing closer, but Thunderfall works well as an HP followup from further distance. \|\| video
			\|-
			\|Army of One > DC > Thunder \|\| '''40''' (3x6, 12, 2, 3, 5) \|\| '''210''' (120, 90) \|\| Requires Adamant Chains equipment's [[Special_Effects_(Dissidia_012)#Adamant_Chains\|'''special effect''']] to work without walls. Near walls, ceiling and corners the knockback distance is reduced enough for regular air dodge distance to suffice. Exceptionally high EX Force generation. \|\| video
			\|-
			\|Blizzara > Army of One (DC) > Thunder \|\| '''52''' (2, 10, 3x6, 12, 2, 3, 5) \|\| '''270''' (60, 120, 90) \|\| Blizzara can also combo into other attacks which results in one of the highest EX generating solo combos in the game. Just like Watera, the later Blizzara hits, the easier it becomes to connect with. Army of One > Thunder still requires Adamant Chains if done without a wall. \|\| video
			\|}

			== Assist ==

			<tabber>
			\|-\|Kuja=
			{\|class="wikitable" sortable
			! scope=col \| Combo
			! scope=col \| Approximate damage (multipliers)
			! scope=col \| Approximate EX Force
			! scope=col \| Notes
			! scope=col class=unsortable \| Video
			\|-
			\| Thunder (2 hits) > Kuja > AC > Thunderfall \|\| '''67+WR''' (2, 3, 50, 2x6 + WR) \|\| 18+ (??, 18) \|\| Basic, but reliable Ravager conversion. \|\| video
			\|}

			\|-\|Aerith=
			{\|class="wikitable" sortable
			! scope=col \| Combo
			! scope=col \| Approximate damage (multipliers)
			! scope=col \| Approximate EX Force
			! scope=col \| Notes
			! scope=col class=unsortable \| Video
			\|-
			\| Thunder > Aerith > Chase > Chase HP (dodged) > Aerith (hit) > Thunderfall \|\| '''28 + WR''' (10, 18 + WR) \|\| ?? \|\| Basic Aerith Seal Evil setup that cannot be staggered with LV2 Assist Change. \|\| video
			\|}

			</tabber>

	= Builds =		= Builds =

Muggshotter: /* Bravery Attacks */ Adjusted headers

2024-05-02T15:36:19Z

Bravery Attacks: Adjusted headers

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	</tabber>		</tabber>

	=== Aerial ===		== Aerial ==

	<tabber>		<tabber>
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	</tabber>		</tabber>

	=== Medic ===		== Medic ==

	Medic has two bravery attacks, both of which have a ground and an aerial version. These are passive, non-attacking abilities that exclusively generate bravery for Lightning when used.		Medic has two bravery attacks, both of which have a ground and an aerial version. These are passive, non-attacking abilities that exclusively generate bravery for Lightning when used.

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	The Commando role has a passive +1 ATK stat boost when using it in battle.		The Commando role has a passive +1 ATK stat boost when using it in battle.

			= Combos =

			== Solo ==

			Ravager braveries enable several solo combos for Lightning.

			{\|class="wikitable" sortable
			! scope=col \| Combo
			! scope=col \| Approximate damage (multipliers)
			! scope=col \| Approximate EX Force
			! scope=col \| Notes
			! scope=col class=unsortable \| Video
			\|-
			\| Blaze Rush (1st part) > DC > LL > Smite \|\| '''61 + WR''' (7x3, 12, 10, 18 + WR) \|\| '''30+''' \|\| - \|\| video
			\|-
			\| Fire (set) > Fire (hit) > Anything \|\| 4~12 + followup \|\| 0 + followup \|\| Commonly used during assist combos or from afar in the neutral, each projectile has enough hit stun to combo into other attacks if Lightning is able to act before they connect. \|\| video
			\|-
			\| Fire (set all 3) > Fire 1 & 2 (hit) > Crushing Blow > Fire 3 (hit) > Blaze Rush (1st part) > DC > LL > Smite \|\| '''73 + WR''' (4, 4, --, 4, 7x3, 12, 10, 18 +WR) \|\| '''90+''' (0, 0, 60, 0, ??, 30) \|\| Opponent must be grounded or near ground to enable Blaze Rush's landing lag followup. \|\| video
			\|-
			\| Aerora > Lightning Strike \|\| '''18+''' (11, 7 for each bolt) \|\| '''72+''' (0, 60+12xN \|\| Works consistently against grounded opponents. May be used after staggering with a block. \|\| video
			\|-
			\| Watera > Smite / Thunder / Army of One / Thunderfall \|\| '''15 + 10~40+WR''' (15, 40 / 10 / 30 / 12 + WR) \|\| '''90+''' (90 + 30 / 90 / 120 / 18) \|\| Similiar to Fire, Watera causes enough hit stun to enable followups if it connects after Lightning is capable of moving again. The upward knockback mostly limits combo opportunities to attacking after dashing closer, but Thunderfall works well as an HP followup from further distance. \|\| video
			\|-
			\|Army of One > DC > Thunder \|\| '''40''' (3x6, 12, 2, 3, 5) \|\| '''210''' (120, 90) \|\| Requires Adamant Chains equipment's [[Special_Effects_(Dissidia_012)#Adamant_Chains\|'''special effect''']] to work without walls. Near walls, ceiling and corners the knockback distance is reduced enough for regular air dodge distance to suffice. Exceptionally high EX Force generation. \|\| video
			\|-
			\|Blizzara > Army of One (DC) > Thunder \|\| '''52''' (2, 10, 3x6, 12, 2, 3, 5) \|\| '''270''' (60, 120, 90) \|\| Blizzara can also combo into other attacks which results in one of the highest EX generating solo combos in the game. Just like Watera, the later Blizzara hits, the easier it becomes to connect with. Army of One > Thunder still requires Adamant Chains if done without a wall. \|\| video
			\|}

			== Assist ==

			<tabber>
			\|-\|Kuja=
			{\|class="wikitable" sortable
			! scope=col \| Combo
			! scope=col \| Approximate damage (multipliers)
			! scope=col \| Approximate EX Force
			! scope=col \| Notes
			! scope=col class=unsortable \| Video
			\|-
			\| Thunder (2 hits) > Kuja > AC > Thunderfall \|\| '''67+WR''' (2, 3, 50, 2x6 + WR) \|\| 18+ (??, 18) \|\| Basic, but reliable Ravager conversion. \|\| video
			\|}

			\|-\|Aerith=
			{\|class="wikitable" sortable
			! scope=col \| Combo
			! scope=col \| Approximate damage (multipliers)
			! scope=col \| Approximate EX Force
			! scope=col \| Notes
			! scope=col class=unsortable \| Video
			\|-
			\| Thunder > Aerith > Chase > Chase HP (dodged) > Aerith (hit) > Thunderfall \|\| '''28 + WR''' (10, 18 + WR) \|\| ?? \|\| Basic Aerith Seal Evil setup that cannot be staggered with LV2 Assist Change. \|\| video
			\|}

			</tabber>

	= Builds =		= Builds =