Sephiroth (Dissidia 012) - Revision history

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	\|head=Lufenian Hairpin ~~([[CP_Glitch_(Dissidia_012)\|'''CP Glitch''']])~~		\|head=Lufenian Hairpin {{equip}}
	\|armor=Lufenian Vest		\|armor=Lufenian Vest
	\|acc1={{accbas}} Hyper Ring		\|acc1={{accbas}} Hyper Ring

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	A linear stream of projectiles. To maximize damage, Sephiroth can delay the follow-up by pressing Circle {{pspcir}} after all projectiles have connected. Just like Fervent Blow, Godspeed can be used as a mid-range {{keyword\|whiff punish\|whiffpunish=1}} tool, whether its reactively or as a callout. This works because of Godspeed's startup speed and {{keyword\|active\|active=1}} frames. It can contest moves with gaps in them, such as {{012tifa}}'s feints, but this must be done from a distance. Once Godspeed hits, Sephiroth can wall rush on the ground and start an assist combo.		A linear stream of projectiles. To maximize damage, Sephiroth can delay the follow-up by pressing Circle {{pspcir}} after all projectiles have connected. Just like Fervent Blow, Godspeed can be used as a mid-range {{keyword\|whiff punish\|whiffpunish=1}} tool, whether its reactively or as a callout. This works because of Godspeed's startup speed and {{keyword\|active\|active=1}} frames. It can contest moves with gaps in them, such as {{012tifa}}'s feints, but this must be done from a distance. Once Godspeed hits, Sephiroth can wall rush on the ground and start an assist combo.

	Godspeed is also linear like Fervent Blow. When Sephiroth performs this move, it has no horizontal or vertical tracking whatsoever. The projectiles will continue to go in a ~~relatively~~ straight line whether they hit or miss. That makes Sephiroth vulnerable to {{keyword\|assist punishes\|assistpunish=1}}, but this is not a huge concern when Sephiroth often ~~build~~ assist gauge reliably with Shadow Flare. Furthermore, Godspeed competes with Oblivion for the third bravery slot, which boils down to the {{keyword\|matchup\|matchup=1}} and player preference. Oblivion has better vertical range and lower damage, whereas Godspeed has better lateral range and more damage.		Godspeed is also linear like Fervent Blow. When Sephiroth performs this move, it has no horizontal or vertical tracking whatsoever. The projectiles will continue to go in a straight line whether they hit or miss. That makes Sephiroth vulnerable to {{keyword\|assist punishes\|assistpunish=1}}, but this is not a huge concern when Sephiroth often builds assist gauge reliably with Shadow Flare. Furthermore, Godspeed competes with Oblivion for the third bravery slot, which boils down to the {{keyword\|matchup\|matchup=1}} and player preference. Oblivion has better vertical range and lower damage, whereas Godspeed has better lateral range and more damage.

	The close-range sword swing is melee priority, while the projectiles are ranged low priority. These can be dashed through and it cannot be cancelled early, so it's not as effective for zoning as Shadow Flare is. However, if the projectiles hit from a distance on a grounded opponent, Sephiroth can attempt to combo with '''[[Landing_lag\|landing lag]]''' by {{keyword\|dodge cancelling\|dc=1}} into Sudden Cruelty. The dodge cancel timing is much later into the animation on hit though, which can make it difficult to use without practice.		The close-range sword swing is melee priority, while the projectiles are ranged low priority. These can be dashed through and it cannot be cancelled early, so it's not as effective for zoning as Shadow Flare is. However, if the projectiles hit from a distance on a grounded opponent, Sephiroth can attempt to combo with '''[[Landing_lag\|landing lag]]''' by {{keyword\|dodge cancelling\|dc=1}} into Sudden Cruelty. The dodge cancel timing is much later into the animation on hit though, which can make it difficult to use without practice.

Muggshotter: /* Aerial */ Reworded a couple parts for hell's gate. Added a link to hell's gate infinite page for hell's gate.

2026-01-24T14:41:33Z

Aerial: Reworded a couple parts for hell's gate. Added a link to hell's gate infinite page for hell's gate.

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	Hell's Gate is a flexible diving attack that Sephiroth can use to threaten space on the ground, defend after air dodging, or to finish assist combos.		Hell's Gate is a flexible diving attack that Sephiroth can use to threaten space on the ground, defend after air dodging, or to finish assist combos.

	By default, Sephiroth will stop ~~to deal a single~~ HP hit. If Square {{pspsqu}} is held, Hell's Gate turns into a diving multi-hit attack that drags the opponent down. If Square {{pspsqu}} is released at any point, Sephiroth will transition into the single hit HP hit that he would do by just pressing the button. If the button is held and Sephiroth lands on the ground, he will finish the move and cause earth to shatter around him which also have an HP {{keyword\|hitbox\|hitbox=1}}.		By default, Sephiroth will stop and do 1 HP hit. If Square {{pspsqu}} is held, Hell's Gate turns into a diving multi-hit attack that drags the opponent down. If Square {{pspsqu}} is released at any point, Sephiroth will transition into the single hit HP hit that he would do by just pressing the button. If the button is held and Sephiroth lands on the ground, he will finish the move and cause earth to shatter around him which also have an HP {{keyword\|hitbox\|hitbox=1}}.

	Hell's Gate is a good secondary HP for Sephiroth. It has some evasion to it thanks to the ascension on start-up, but he can also ~~be moved~~ manually during the entire attack, including its start-up. This works well as a defensive post-dodge action against some attacks. Sephiroth can convert any version of Hell's Gate into an assist combo, and he can even extend it further with {{012aer}} assist.		Hell's Gate is a good secondary HP for Sephiroth. It has some evasion to it thanks to the ascension on start-up, but he can also move manually during the entire attack, including its start-up. This works well as a defensive post-dodge action against some attacks. Sephiroth can convert any version of Hell's Gate into an assist combo, and he can even extend it further with {{012aer}} assist.

	A held Hell's Gate can also be an infinite combo in Phantom Train by moving Sephiroth towards one of the windows while hitting the opponent.		A held Hell's Gate can also be an infinite combo in Phantom Train by moving Sephiroth towards one of the windows while hitting the opponent.

			''Further reading: '''[[Sephiroth_(Dissidia_012)/Combos#Infinite_Hell's_Gate\|Hell's Gate Infinite Combo]]''' ''

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	== Overview ==		== Overview ==

	Sephiroth is a defensive air~~-oriented character~~ who ~~operates between~~ close and ~~long range with projectiles and strong punishers~~. ~~With the infamous Shadow Flare bravery, Sephiroth can execute competent~~ {{keyword\|zoning\|zoning=1}} ~~from a safe distance before capitalising on~~ the ~~opponent's~~ mistakes. ~~The utility on~~ his ~~attacks ensure that~~ Sephiroth ~~remains competitive at close range and he also reaps good rewards on hit~~.		Sephiroth is a defensive air fighter who can fight close and from afar. His main strategy revolves around {{keyword\|zoning\|zoning=1}} with Shadow Flare, with the goal of forcing mistakes. {{keyword\|Dodge cancelling\|dc=1}} lets Sephiroth cast Shadow Flares quickly, which makes it hard for his opponents to move. This encourages them to approach, and in turn, lets Sephiroth utilize his other moves.

	~~This makes~~ Sephiroth ~~something of a powerhouse. His effective gameplan~~ is ~~easy~~ to ~~execute~~ and ~~difficult to shut down for many characters~~, ~~especially~~ at ~~low and intermediate levels of play~~. ~~He does not rely on ground and can often focus on adjusting to his opponent instead of his surroundings. Spellcasters like~~ {{~~012emp~~}}, {{~~012kef~~}} and {{~~012ulti~~}} ~~can have a hard time establishing their own advantage due to having lackluster tools for quickly stopping Sephiroth from casting Shadow Flare~~. ~~Even though~~ Sephiroth ~~dodge cancels frequently, he can fight well from above or below. Catching him requires a good understanding of positioning~~, '''[[~~Dodge_~~(Dissidia_012)#~~Dodge_punishment~~\|~~dodge punishment~~]]''' and ~~player habits~~. His HP attacks ~~have defensive properties~~ to ~~dissuade approaches~~, ~~which can then help~~ him ~~condition the opponent with bravery attacks~~.		Sephiroth is versatile; He synergizes well with system mechanics and thrives when the opponent has to approach him. Shadow Flare pressures both melee fighters and spell casters, and it also fills assist gauge at a steady pace. Sudden Cruelty complements the projectiles in close-range with a {{keyword\|disjointed\|disjoint=1}} {{keyword\|hitbox\|hitbox=1}} and high potential for damage and EX. His combos are well-rounded due to his assist synergy ({{012kuja}} & {{012aer}}). Sephiroth works with many builds, with '''[[Multiplayer_Build_Guide_(Dissidia_012)#Damage\|bravery damage]]''' and '''[[Multiplayer_Build_Guide_(Dissidia_012)#EX\|EX]]''' being his bread-and-butter. His defensive options after air dodging are also powerful; Heaven's Light and Hell's Gate are evasive, vertical HP attacks. Scintilla blocks attacks instantly on frame 1, staggering dashes and low priority melee attacks. And if Sephiroth needs to escape with '''[[Assist_(Dissidia_012)#LV2_Assist_Change\|LV2 Assist Change]]''', Heaven's Light also guarantees HP damage for him.

	~~Thanks to good meter generation and high attack stat~~, ~~Sephiroth works well with a variety of~~ builds~~. The~~ repeated use of ~~Shadow Flare generates assist meter quickly and reliably~~, ~~while~~ Sudden Cruelty ~~shreds through bravery with a respectable 87 EX Force output~~. He has ~~access~~ to a ~~good wall rush HP in Heaven's Light that supports meter drain and additional damage~~. Sephiroth'~~s combo game is good~~, ~~if not basic and~~ he ~~works with most competitive assists~~.		Sephiroth is not without weaknesses, though. '''[[Multiplayer_Build_Guide_(Dissidia_012)#Bravery_Boost_on_Dodge\|Bravery Boost on Dodge builds]]''' discourage repeated Shadow Flare use. Many of his attacks are telegraphed (HPs, Oblivion) or linear (Godspeed, Sudden Cruelty). Sephiroth has braveries with fast {{keyword\|startup\|startup=1}} speed, but he takes longer to recover from them on average. His mobility is below average. Although Sephiroth can defend after dodging, he still takes a risk on picking the right move. Sephiroth also needs to watch out for vertical tracking, '''[[Dodge_(Dissidia_012)#Precision_Evasion\|Precision Evasion]]''' and {{keyword\|command blocks\|commandblock=1}}, so he doesn't overextend himself.

	Sephiroth's weaknesses become more apparent once the opponent gets past the initial hurdle of his Shadow Flare pressure. While he has braveries with fast startup, good range and long active duration, he does not have a defacto quick low recovery close range {{keyword\|poke\|poke=1}} such as '''[[Squall_Leonhart_(Dissidia_012)#Beat_Fang-1\|Squall's Beat Fang]]'''. Many of his attacks are telegraphed (HPs, Oblivion), linear (Godspeed, Sudden Cruelty) or don't protect him in close range (Shadow Flare). The reliance on dodge cancels also puts Sephiroth repeatedly in dodge punish situations and choosing poorly at any point can cause setbacks. Dedicated Bravery Boost on Dodge builds will discourage constant Shadow Flare usage, but outside of that, dodge tracking, mid / high priorities and relatively low risk can counter Sephiroth's gameplan when utilised well. His mobility is below average overall and fighting grounded characters with good post-dodge defense at close range may prove to be a tad more difficult.		In competitive play, Sephiroth has been consistently ranked at high tier. He is great for new and experienced players alike thanks to his low skill floor and reliable air combat. He can be particularly challenging to beat at low and intermediate levels of play. His action-heavy play style helps him more than it hurts him, but players should be careful not to fall victim to their own habits. A strong character all around.

	In competitive play, Sephiroth has been consistently ranked ~~as a~~ high tier ~~character~~. ~~With an easy reliable gameplan and plenty of favorable matchups, he~~ is ~~a good choice~~ for new and experienced players alike. His ~~frame data and mobility often pushes players towards an~~ action-heavy ~~playstyle with attacks~~, ~~dashes and dodges which is~~ not ~~necessarily bad in the context of Dissidia 012. In fact, he is one of the easiest characters~~ to ~~use in that way~~. ~~But it ''does'' mean Sephiroth players have to be mindful against adept opponents, lest they get fooled themselves~~.

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	\|pros=*'''Zoning'''. Shadow Flare can pressure the opponent ~~into taking action~~ and ~~follow~~ a ~~pace that Sephiroth dictates~~.		\|pros=*'''Zoning'''. Shadow Flare can pressure the opponent and dictate the pace of a match.
	*'''Aerial combat''' lets Sephiroth fight comfortably without ground, or relying on it.		*'''Aerial combat''' lets Sephiroth fight comfortably without ground, or relying on it.
	*'''~~Damage~~ output''' ~~is great~~ with high attack stat, ~~damaging braveries~~ and HP wall rushes. Sephiroth can shred ~~through~~ bravery with a single assist combo.		*'''Strong damage output''' with high attack stat, {{keyword\|base damage\|basedamage=1}} and HP wall rushes. Sephiroth can shred bravery with a single assist combo.
	*'''Meter generation''', Sephiroth builds both EX and Assist meter reliably.		*'''Meter generation''', Sephiroth builds both EX and Assist meter reliably.
	*'''Builds''' provide ample room to optimize and adjust Sephiroth's strengths.		*'''Builds''' provide ample room to optimize and adjust Sephiroth's strengths.
	*'''Flexible [[Dodge_(Dissidia_012)#Defense_-_How_to_do_it\|post-dodge defense]]''' with three midair HPs providing evasion or instant guard.		*'''Flexible [[Dodge_(Dissidia_012)#Defense_-_How_to_do_it\|post-dodge defense]]''' with three midair HPs providing evasion or instant guard.
	*'''EX Mode''' amplifies Sephiroth's damage, ~~but also lets reset the~~ opponent's bravery to ~~0 with Heartless Angel with an assist~~.		*'''EX Mode''' amplifies Sephiroth's damage and unlocks Heartless Angel, which drops opponent's bravery to 1.
	*'''Easy and reliable''' at all levels of play.		*'''Easy and reliable''' at all levels of play.
	\|cons=*'''Anti-Zoning'''. [[Customisation_Guide_for_Online_Battles_(Dissidia_012)#Bravery_Boost_on_Block_/_Dodge\|~~'''~~Bravery Boost on Dodge''']] and long range counters such as {{012fir}}'s Shield Bash and {{012exd}}'s block followups can limit the effectiveness of Sephiroth's zoning.		\|cons=*'''Anti-Zoning'''. '''[[Customisation_Guide_for_Online_Battles_(Dissidia_012)#Bravery_Boost_on_Block_/_Dodge\|Bravery Boost on Dodge]]''' and long range counters such as {{012fir}}'s Shield Bash and {{012exd}}'s block followups can limit the effectiveness of Sephiroth's zoning.
	*'''Linearity'''. Many of Sephiroth's attacks are either telegraphed or have average to poor tracking.		*'''Linearity'''. Many of Sephiroth's attacks are either telegraphed or have average to poor tracking.
	*'''No quick air pokes'''. Sephiroth has attacks with early dodge cancel recovery and fast startup, but not both on a single move. The only exception is Transience which is ground ~~only bravery~~.		*'''No quick air pokes'''. Sephiroth has attacks with early dodge cancel recovery and fast startup, but not both on a single move. The only exception is Transience which is only on ground.
	*'''Mobility''' is slightly worse on average overall, encouraging ~~active use~~ of ~~attacks, dodges and dashes~~ to ~~stay on top of the competition~~.		*'''Mobility''' is slightly worse on average overall, encouraging actions instead of less committal movement to remain competitive.
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	Heaven's Light is an evasive 1-hit HP attack with good knockback for ceiling wall rushes. Sephiroth will attempt to position below the opponent and then quickly move upwards with a rising slash. This is a good move for {{keyword\|punishes\|~~PUnish~~}}, ending assist combos, protecting Sephiroth after air dodging or simply calling out {{keyword\|whiffs.\|WHIff}} The downward movement is strong enough to make many attacks miss, but this should not be confused with invincibility. Sephiroth can still be hit out of Heaven's Light's {{keyword\|start-up\|STARtup}}, but it usually requires a move with good tracking. If Heaven's Light is done near the ground, Sephiroth cannot take advantage of its movement as much, and he has a hard time hitting a grounded opponent.		Heaven's Light is an evasive 1-hit HP attack with good knockback for ceiling wall rushes. Sephiroth will attempt to position below the opponent and then quickly move upwards with a rising slash. This is a good move for {{keyword\|punishes\|PUNish}}, ending assist combos, protecting Sephiroth after air dodging or simply calling out {{keyword\|whiffs.\|WHIff}} The downward movement is strong enough to make many attacks miss, but this should not be confused with invincibility. Sephiroth can still be hit out of Heaven's Light's {{keyword\|start-up\|STARtup}}, but it usually requires a move with good tracking. If Heaven's Light is done near the ground, Sephiroth cannot take advantage of its movement as much, and he has a hard time hitting a grounded opponent.

	Heaven's Light's effective range is quite good. It can be used reliably after a LV2 Assist Change stagger to secure HP damage. It's also difficult to punish because of its relatively long travel distance and short recovery for an HP. Assists can still punish Sephiroth, but not many characters have reliable {{keyword\|anti-air\|anti-air}} moves they could use for this purpose. Sephiroth can make Heaven's Light safer by making sure the opponent is not positioned at the end of the rising lunge.		Heaven's Light's effective range is quite good. It can be used reliably after a LV2 Assist Change stagger to secure HP damage. It's also difficult to punish because of its relatively long travel distance and short recovery for an HP. Assists can still punish Sephiroth, but not many characters have reliable {{keyword\|anti-air\|anti-air}} moves they could use for this purpose. Sephiroth can make Heaven's Light safer by making sure the opponent is not positioned at the end of the rising lunge.

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	Hell's Gate is a flexible diving attack that Sephiroth can use to threaten space on the ground, defend after air dodging, or to finish assist combos.		Hell's Gate is a flexible diving attack that Sephiroth can use to threaten space on the ground, defend after air dodging, or to finish assist combos.

	By default, Sephiroth will stop to deal a single HP hit. If Square {{pspsqu}} is held, Hell's Gate turns into a diving multi-hit attack that drags the opponent down. If Square {{pspsqu}} is released at any point, Sephiroth will transition into the single hit HP hit that he would do by just pressing the button. If the button is held and Sephiroth lands on the ground, he will finish the move and cause earth to shatter around him which also have an HP {{keyword\|hitbox\|~~Hitbox~~}}.		By default, Sephiroth will stop to deal a single HP hit. If Square {{pspsqu}} is held, Hell's Gate turns into a diving multi-hit attack that drags the opponent down. If Square {{pspsqu}} is released at any point, Sephiroth will transition into the single hit HP hit that he would do by just pressing the button. If the button is held and Sephiroth lands on the ground, he will finish the move and cause earth to shatter around him which also have an HP {{keyword\|hitbox\|HItbox}}.

	Hell's Gate is a good secondary HP for Sephiroth. It has some evasion to it thanks to the ascension on start-up, but he can also be moved manually during the entire attack, including its start-up. This works well as a defensive post-dodge action against some attacks. Sephiroth can convert any version of Hell's Gate into an assist combo, and he can even extend it further with {{012aer}} assist.		Hell's Gate is a good secondary HP for Sephiroth. It has some evasion to it thanks to the ascension on start-up, but he can also be moved manually during the entire attack, including its start-up. This works well as a defensive post-dodge action against some attacks. Sephiroth can convert any version of Hell's Gate into an assist combo, and he can even extend it further with {{012aer}} assist.
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	Heaven's Light is an evasive 1-hit HP attack with good knockback for ceiling wall rushes. Sephiroth will attempt to position below the opponent and then quickly move upwards with a rising slash. This is a good move for {{keyword\|punishes\|~~Punish~~}}, ending assist combos, protecting Sephiroth after air dodging or simply calling out {{keyword\|whiffs.\|WHIff}} The downward movement is strong enough to make many attacks miss, but this should not be confused with invincibility. Sephiroth can still be hit out of Heaven's Light's {{keyword\|start-up\|~~STArtup~~}}, but it usually requires a move with good tracking. If Heaven's Light is done near the ground, Sephiroth cannot take advantage of its movement as much, and he has a hard time hitting a grounded opponent.		Heaven's Light is an evasive 1-hit HP attack with good knockback for ceiling wall rushes. Sephiroth will attempt to position below the opponent and then quickly move upwards with a rising slash. This is a good move for {{keyword\|punishes\|PUnish}}, ending assist combos, protecting Sephiroth after air dodging or simply calling out {{keyword\|whiffs.\|WHIff}} The downward movement is strong enough to make many attacks miss, but this should not be confused with invincibility. Sephiroth can still be hit out of Heaven's Light's {{keyword\|start-up\|STARtup}}, but it usually requires a move with good tracking. If Heaven's Light is done near the ground, Sephiroth cannot take advantage of its movement as much, and he has a hard time hitting a grounded opponent.

	Heaven's Light's effective range is quite good. It can be used reliably after a LV2 Assist Change stagger to secure HP damage. It's also difficult to punish because of its relatively long travel distance and short recovery for an HP. Assists can still punish Sephiroth, but not many characters have reliable {{keyword\|anti-air\|anti-air}} moves they could use for this purpose. Sephiroth can make Heaven's Light safer by making sure the opponent is not positioned at the end of the rising lunge.		Heaven's Light's effective range is quite good. It can be used reliably after a LV2 Assist Change stagger to secure HP damage. It's also difficult to punish because of its relatively long travel distance and short recovery for an HP. Assists can still punish Sephiroth, but not many characters have reliable {{keyword\|anti-air\|anti-air}} moves they could use for this purpose. Sephiroth can make Heaven's Light safer by making sure the opponent is not positioned at the end of the rising lunge.

Muggshotter: /* Aerial */ Tooltip. Added a sentence at the end for Heaven's light about hp damage and meter depletion.

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Aerial: Tooltip. Added a sentence at the end for Heaven's light about hp damage and meter depletion.

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	Hell's Gate is a flexible diving attack that Sephiroth can use to threaten space on the ground, defend after air dodging, or to finish assist combos.		Hell's Gate is a flexible diving attack that Sephiroth can use to threaten space on the ground, defend after air dodging, or to finish assist combos.

	By default, Sephiroth will stop to deal a single HP hit. If Square {{pspsqu}} is held, Hell's Gate turns into a diving multi-hit attack that drags the opponent down. If Square {{pspsqu}} is released at any point, Sephiroth will transition into the single hit HP hit that he would do by just pressing the button. If the button is held and Sephiroth lands on the ground, he will finish the move and cause earth to shatter around him which also have an HP {{keyword\|hitbox\|~~hitbox~~}}.		By default, Sephiroth will stop to deal a single HP hit. If Square {{pspsqu}} is held, Hell's Gate turns into a diving multi-hit attack that drags the opponent down. If Square {{pspsqu}} is released at any point, Sephiroth will transition into the single hit HP hit that he would do by just pressing the button. If the button is held and Sephiroth lands on the ground, he will finish the move and cause earth to shatter around him which also have an HP {{keyword\|hitbox\|Hitbox}}.

	Hell's Gate is a good secondary HP for Sephiroth. It has some evasion to it thanks to the ascension on start-up, but he can also be moved manually during the entire attack, including its start-up. This works well as a defensive post-dodge action against some attacks. Sephiroth can convert any version of Hell's Gate into an assist combo, and he can even extend it further with {{012aer}} assist.		Hell's Gate is a good secondary HP for Sephiroth. It has some evasion to it thanks to the ascension on start-up, but he can also be moved manually during the entire attack, including its start-up. This works well as a defensive post-dodge action against some attacks. Sephiroth can convert any version of Hell's Gate into an assist combo, and he can even extend it further with {{012aer}} assist.
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	Heaven's Light is an evasive 1-hit HP attack with good knockback for ceiling wall rushes. Sephiroth will attempt to position below the opponent and then quickly move upwards with a rising slash. This is a good move for {{keyword\|punishes\|~~punish~~}}, ending assist combos, protecting Sephiroth after air dodging or simply calling out {{keyword\|whiffs.\|~~Whiff~~}} The downward movement is strong enough to make many attacks miss, but this should not be confused with invincibility. Sephiroth can still be hit out of Heaven's Light's {{keyword\|start-up\|~~Startup~~}}, but it usually requires a move with good tracking. If Heaven's Light is done near the ground, Sephiroth cannot take advantage of its movement as much, and he has a hard time hitting a grounded opponent.		Heaven's Light is an evasive 1-hit HP attack with good knockback for ceiling wall rushes. Sephiroth will attempt to position below the opponent and then quickly move upwards with a rising slash. This is a good move for {{keyword\|punishes\|Punish}}, ending assist combos, protecting Sephiroth after air dodging or simply calling out {{keyword\|whiffs.\|WHIff}} The downward movement is strong enough to make many attacks miss, but this should not be confused with invincibility. Sephiroth can still be hit out of Heaven's Light's {{keyword\|start-up\|STArtup}}, but it usually requires a move with good tracking. If Heaven's Light is done near the ground, Sephiroth cannot take advantage of its movement as much, and he has a hard time hitting a grounded opponent.

	Heaven's Light's effective range is quite good. It can be used reliably after a LV2 Assist Change stagger to secure HP damage. It's also difficult to punish because of its relatively long travel distance and short recovery for an HP. Assists can still punish Sephiroth, but not many characters have reliable {{keyword\|anti-air\|anti-air}} moves they could use for this purpose. Sephiroth can make Heaven's Light safer by making sure the opponent is not positioned at the end of the rising lunge.		Heaven's Light's effective range is quite good. It can be used reliably after a LV2 Assist Change stagger to secure HP damage. It's also difficult to punish because of its relatively long travel distance and short recovery for an HP. Assists can still punish Sephiroth, but not many characters have reliable {{keyword\|anti-air\|anti-air}} moves they could use for this purpose. Sephiroth can make Heaven's Light safer by making sure the opponent is not positioned at the end of the rising lunge.

	This is a staple move for Sephiroth. It has good range, utility as a defensive move, and the wall rush damage complements his damage output well.		This is a staple move for Sephiroth. It has good range, utility as a defensive move, and the wall rush damage complements his damage output well. As a wall rush move, it is also good for HP damage and meter depletion.

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	Black Materia is a projectile that can be charged to increase some of its properties. At level 1, Black Materia is a small sized meteor that comes down at a diagonal angle from above Sephiroth. Level 2 is similar, except much larger. Level 3 comes straight down from above the opponent, and it is the only one to deal bravery damage and wall rush. Sephiroth can also move while the LV3 meteor is falling down, which let's Sephiroth reposition closer to the opponent. LV3 can even enable a solo follow-up with Reaper or Octaslash, though this is impractical and it has no consistent setups for it without EX Revenge.		Black Materia is a projectile that can be charged to increase some of its properties. At level 1, Black Materia is a small sized meteor that comes down at a diagonal angle from above Sephiroth. Level 2 is similar, except much larger. Level 3 comes straight down from above the opponent, and it is the only one to deal bravery damage and wall rush. Sephiroth can also move while the LV3 meteor is falling down, which let's Sephiroth reposition closer to the opponent. LV3 can even enable a solo follow-up with Reaper or Octaslash, though this is impractical and it has no consistent setups for it without EX Revenge.

	This is not a move that is commonly used in competitive play. Aside from the slow {{keyword\|start-up\|~~Startup~~}}, Sephiroth is completely stationary when using Black Materia. He has no innate protection around him during this move either; The angle at which projectiles come from leave him open to dashes and interruptions at close range or long range. If the opponent is above Sephiroth, the LV1 / LV2 meteors can protect him the moment it is fired. The long startup for any version of Black Materia provides diminishing returns at best for the risk Sephiroth takes. If he is at a long distance, he can try to charge this move to temporarily stall the next interaction. Lower levels of Black Materia do not occupy much space for long, and even the max charged version has a height limit on its spawn position.		This is not a move that is commonly used in competitive play. Aside from the slow {{keyword\|start-up\|STartup}}, Sephiroth is completely stationary when using Black Materia. He has no innate protection around him during this move either; The angle at which projectiles come from leave him open to dashes and interruptions at close range or long range. If the opponent is above Sephiroth, the LV1 / LV2 meteors can protect him the moment it is fired. The long startup for any version of Black Materia provides diminishing returns at best for the risk Sephiroth takes. If he is at a long distance, he can try to charge this move to temporarily stall the next interaction. Lower levels of Black Materia do not occupy much space for long, and even the max charged version has a height limit on its spawn position.

	Overall, Black Materia is a move that can be easily avoided, interrupted and does not provide notable benefits to Sephiroth's {{keyword\|neutral\|neutral}} game. Sephiroth's playstyle revoles more around air combat, so Black Materia can be difficult to justify for that alone.		Overall, Black Materia is a move that can be easily avoided, interrupted and does not provide notable benefits to Sephiroth's {{keyword\|neutral\|neutral}} game. Sephiroth's playstyle revoles more around air combat, so Black Materia can be difficult to justify for that alone.
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	An advancing multi-hit combo. Octaslash works as a callout tool against grounded {{keyword\|whiffs\|~~Whiff~~}} and dodges. It has decent horizontal coverage and plenty of lateral tracking compared to his other melee HP Scintilla. Octaslash occupies space for a good moment, which can make it effective in enclosed spaces, such as corners or stages like '''[[Pandaemonium_(Dissidia_012)\|Pandaemonium]]'''. It has weak vertical tracking though, so opponents who dodge above Sephiroth can avoid it easily. Sephiroth follows through the whole animation even if it misses, which makes it riskier to use Octaslash in the {{keyword\|neutral\|Neutral}}.		An advancing multi-hit combo. Octaslash works as a callout tool against grounded {{keyword\|whiffs\|WHiff}} and dodges. It has decent horizontal coverage and plenty of lateral tracking compared to his other melee HP Scintilla. Octaslash occupies space for a good moment, which can make it effective in enclosed spaces, such as corners or stages like '''[[Pandaemonium_(Dissidia_012)\|Pandaemonium]]'''. It has weak vertical tracking though, so opponents who dodge above Sephiroth can avoid it easily. Sephiroth follows through the whole animation even if it misses, which makes it riskier to use Octaslash in the {{keyword\|neutral\|Neutral}}.

	Octaslash is Sephiroth's highest damaging HP attack in terms of bravery damage. It can start assist combos with a wall rush, so Sephiroth gets good reward for using this move well. Sephiroth will be considered airborne after Octaslash ends.		Octaslash is Sephiroth's highest damaging HP attack in terms of bravery damage. It can start assist combos with a wall rush, so Sephiroth gets good reward for using this move well. Sephiroth will be considered airborne after Octaslash ends.

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	Black Materia is a projectile that can be charged to increase some of its properties. At level 1, Black Materia is a small sized meteor that comes down at a diagonal angle from above Sephiroth. Level 2 is similar, except much larger. Level 3 comes straight down from above the opponent, and it is the only one to deal bravery damage and wall rush. Sephiroth can also move while the LV3 meteor is falling down, which let's Sephiroth reposition closer to the opponent. LV3 can even enable a solo follow-up with Reaper or Octaslash, though this is impractical and it has no consistent setups for it without EX Revenge.		Black Materia is a projectile that can be charged to increase some of its properties. At level 1, Black Materia is a small sized meteor that comes down at a diagonal angle from above Sephiroth. Level 2 is similar, except much larger. Level 3 comes straight down from above the opponent, and it is the only one to deal bravery damage and wall rush. Sephiroth can also move while the LV3 meteor is falling down, which let's Sephiroth reposition closer to the opponent. LV3 can even enable a solo follow-up with Reaper or Octaslash, though this is impractical and it has no consistent setups for it without EX Revenge.

	This is not a move that is commonly used in competitive play. Aside from the slow {{keyword\|start-up\|~~startup~~}}, Sephiroth is completely stationary when using Black Materia. He has no innate protection around him during this move either; The angle at which projectiles come from leave him open to dashes and interruptions at close range or long range. If the opponent is above Sephiroth, the LV1 / LV2 meteors can protect him the moment it is fired. The long startup for any version of Black Materia provides diminishing returns at best for the risk Sephiroth takes. If he is at a long distance, he can try to charge this move to temporarily stall the next interaction. Lower levels of Black Materia do not occupy much space for long, and even the max charged version has a height limit on its spawn position.		This is not a move that is commonly used in competitive play. Aside from the slow {{keyword\|start-up\|Startup}}, Sephiroth is completely stationary when using Black Materia. He has no innate protection around him during this move either; The angle at which projectiles come from leave him open to dashes and interruptions at close range or long range. If the opponent is above Sephiroth, the LV1 / LV2 meteors can protect him the moment it is fired. The long startup for any version of Black Materia provides diminishing returns at best for the risk Sephiroth takes. If he is at a long distance, he can try to charge this move to temporarily stall the next interaction. Lower levels of Black Materia do not occupy much space for long, and even the max charged version has a height limit on its spawn position.

	Overall, Black Materia is a move that can be easily avoided, interrupted and does not provide notable benefits to Sephiroth's {{keyword\|neutral\|neutral}} game. Sephiroth's playstyle revoles more around air combat, so Black Materia can be difficult to justify for that alone.		Overall, Black Materia is a move that can be easily avoided, interrupted and does not provide notable benefits to Sephiroth's {{keyword\|neutral\|neutral}} game. Sephiroth's playstyle revoles more around air combat, so Black Materia can be difficult to justify for that alone.
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	An advancing multi-hit combo. Octaslash works as a callout tool against grounded {{keyword\|whiffs\|~~whiff~~}} and dodges. It has decent horizontal coverage and plenty of lateral tracking compared to his other melee HP Scintilla. Octaslash occupies space for a good moment, which can make it effective in enclosed spaces, such as corners or stages like '''[[Pandaemonium_(Dissidia_012)\|Pandaemonium]]'''. It has weak vertical tracking though, so opponents who dodge above Sephiroth can avoid it easily. Sephiroth follows through the whole animation even if it misses, which makes it riskier to use Octaslash in the {{keyword\|neutral\|Neutral}}		An advancing multi-hit combo. Octaslash works as a callout tool against grounded {{keyword\|whiffs\|Whiff}} and dodges. It has decent horizontal coverage and plenty of lateral tracking compared to his other melee HP Scintilla. Octaslash occupies space for a good moment, which can make it effective in enclosed spaces, such as corners or stages like '''[[Pandaemonium_(Dissidia_012)\|Pandaemonium]]'''. It has weak vertical tracking though, so opponents who dodge above Sephiroth can avoid it easily. Sephiroth follows through the whole animation even if it misses, which makes it riskier to use Octaslash in the {{keyword\|neutral\|Neutral}}.

	Octaslash is Sephiroth's highest damaging HP attack in terms of bravery damage. It can start assist combos with a wall rush, so Sephiroth gets good reward for using this move well. Sephiroth will be considered airborne after Octaslash ends.		Octaslash is Sephiroth's highest damaging HP attack in terms of bravery damage. It can start assist combos with a wall rush, so Sephiroth gets good reward for using this move well. Sephiroth will be considered airborne after Octaslash ends.
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	Scintilla is a {{keyword\|command block\|~~command~~ block}}, that guards instantly and then attacks afterwards. It's a strong move due to its defensive applications, but high risk for Sephiroth if it doesn't stagger the opponent. Sephiroth moves forward a little bit with the first hit. Scintilla is best used after a ground dodge to protect Sephiroth from incoming attacks (or dashes), but it can also be used aggressively with a good read. It doesn't have high {{keyword\|knockback\|knockback}}, but it can wall rush and lead to an assist combo afterwards.		Scintilla is a {{keyword\|command block\|Command block}}, that guards instantly and then attacks afterwards. It's a strong move due to its defensive applications, but high risk for Sephiroth if it doesn't stagger the opponent. Sephiroth moves forward a little bit with the first hit. Scintilla is best used after a ground dodge to protect Sephiroth from incoming attacks (or dashes), but it can also be used aggressively with a good read. It doesn't have high {{keyword\|knockback\|knockback}}, but it can wall rush and lead to an assist combo afterwards.

	Sephiroth can block '''[[Attack_Priority_(Dissidia_012)#Low\|low priority]]''' attacks and dashes with Scintilla. If Scintilla blocks a mid priority attack, Sephiroth will be staggered.		Sephiroth can block '''[[Attack_Priority_(Dissidia_012)#Low\|low priority]]''' attacks and dashes with Scintilla. If Scintilla blocks a mid priority attack, Sephiroth will be staggered.

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	A linear stream of projectiles. To maximize damage, Sephiroth can delay the follow-up by pressing Circle {{pspcir}} after all projectiles have connected. Just like Fervent Blow, Godspeed can be used as a mid-range {{keyword\|whiff punish\|whiffpunish=1}} tool, whether its reactively or as a callout. This works because of Godspeed's startup speed and {{keyword\|active\|active=1}} frames. It can contest moves with gaps in them, such as {{012tifa}}'s feints, but this must be done from a distance. Once Godspeed hits, Sephiroth can wall rush on the ground and start an assist combo.		A linear stream of projectiles. To maximize damage, Sephiroth can delay the follow-up by pressing Circle {{pspcir}} after all projectiles have connected. Just like Fervent Blow, Godspeed can be used as a mid-range {{keyword\|whiff punish\|whiffpunish=1}} tool, whether its reactively or as a callout. This works because of Godspeed's startup speed and {{keyword\|active\|active=1}} frames. It can contest moves with gaps in them, such as {{012tifa}}'s feints, but this must be done from a distance. Once Godspeed hits, Sephiroth can wall rush on the ground and start an assist combo.

	Godspeed is also linear like Fervent Blow. When Sephiroth performs this move, it has no horizontal or vertical tracking whatsoever. The projectiles will continue to go in a ~~relatively~~ straight line whether they hit or miss. That makes Sephiroth vulnerable to {{keyword\|assist punishes\|assistpunish=1}}, but this is not a huge concern when Sephiroth often ~~build~~ assist gauge reliably with Shadow Flare. Furthermore, Godspeed competes with Oblivion for the third bravery slot, which boils down to the {{keyword\|matchup\|matchup=1}} and player preference. Oblivion has better vertical range and lower damage, whereas Godspeed has better lateral range and more damage.		Godspeed is also linear like Fervent Blow. When Sephiroth performs this move, it has no horizontal or vertical tracking whatsoever. The projectiles will continue to go in a straight line whether they hit or miss. That makes Sephiroth vulnerable to {{keyword\|assist punishes\|assistpunish=1}}, but this is not a huge concern when Sephiroth often builds assist gauge reliably with Shadow Flare. Furthermore, Godspeed competes with Oblivion for the third bravery slot, which boils down to the {{keyword\|matchup\|matchup=1}} and player preference. Oblivion has better vertical range and lower damage, whereas Godspeed has better lateral range and more damage.

	The close-range sword swing is melee priority, while the projectiles are ranged low priority. These can be dashed through and it cannot be cancelled early, so it's not as effective for zoning as Shadow Flare is. However, if the projectiles hit from a distance on a grounded opponent, Sephiroth can attempt to combo with '''[[Landing_lag\|landing lag]]''' by {{keyword\|dodge cancelling\|dc=1}} into Sudden Cruelty. The dodge cancel timing is much later into the animation on hit though, which can make it difficult to use without practice.		The close-range sword swing is melee priority, while the projectiles are ranged low priority. These can be dashed through and it cannot be cancelled early, so it's not as effective for zoning as Shadow Flare is. However, if the projectiles hit from a distance on a grounded opponent, Sephiroth can attempt to combo with '''[[Landing_lag\|landing lag]]''' by {{keyword\|dodge cancelling\|dc=1}} into Sudden Cruelty. The dodge cancel timing is much later into the animation on hit though, which can make it difficult to use without practice.