Squall Leonhart (Dissidia 012)/Strategy - Revision history

Muggshotter: /* Defense */

2025-08-28T11:13:24Z

Defense

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	* Fast fallers (Tidus, Onion Knight, {{012kain}}, {{012kef}}, {{012pri}}) can avoid their air dodges being punished by Beat Fang. Air dodge directly away from Squall, but be wary of landing lag!		* Fast fallers (Tidus, Onion Knight, {{012kain}}, {{012kef}}, {{012pri}}) can avoid their air dodges being punished by Beat Fang. Air dodge directly away from Squall, but be wary of landing lag!
	* Heel Crush is Melee Mid priority, which loses to higher priority blocks against Jecht, Exdeath, Cloud of Darkness and Vaan (during [[EX_(Dissidia_012)#EX_Mode\|'''EX Mode''']]).		* Heel Crush is Melee Mid priority, which loses to higher priority blocks against Jecht, Exdeath, Cloud of Darkness and Vaan (during [[EX_(Dissidia_012)#EX_Mode\|'''EX Mode''']]).
			* Fire Barret can be countered by Firion's Shield Bash HP and Cloud of Darkness' Wrath HP

	== Meter Usage ==		== Meter Usage ==

Muggshotter: /* Meter Usage */

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Meter Usage

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	== Meter Usage ==		== Meter Usage ==
	* Fire Barret can be countered by Firion's Shield Bash HP and Cloud of Darkness' Wrath HP
	* If Squall uses {{012yuna}} air BRV assist during a combo, Assist Change right after the second hit. If Squall committed to Aerial Circle, you can try locking Yuna assist without much risk.		* If Squall uses {{012yuna}} air BRV assist during a combo, Assist Change right after the second hit. If Squall committed to Aerial Circle, you can try locking Yuna assist without much risk.
	* LV2 Assist Change counters can be used to deter Squall from finishing Beat Fang on hit. The effectiveness depends on the character, but it is very powerful with characters such as {{012zid}} and {{012jec}}.		* LV2 Assist Change counters can be used to deter Squall from finishing Beat Fang on hit. The effectiveness depends on the character, but it is very powerful with characters such as {{012zid}} and {{012jec}}.

Muggshotter: /* Offense */

2025-08-28T11:12:56Z

Offense

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	* Beat Fang has {{keyword\|tracking\|tracking=1}}, but it can miss against fast movement; Dashes can cause Beat Fang to {{keyword\|whiff\|whiff=1}}. This means opponents can Free Air Dash through Squall and put him at risk.		* Beat Fang has {{keyword\|tracking\|tracking=1}}, but it can miss against fast movement; Dashes can cause Beat Fang to {{keyword\|whiff\|whiff=1}}. This means opponents can Free Air Dash through Squall and put him at risk.

	* Similarly, fast running speed can cause Beat Fang to whiff. Characters like {{012ok}} and {{012tifa}} can take advantage of this.

	* Squall cannot cancel Beat Fang or most braveries into a block. This forces him to adjust the dodge cancel timing, making him more vulnerable to fast dashes and pokes.		* Squall cannot cancel Beat Fang or most braveries into a block. This forces him to adjust the dodge cancel timing, making him more vulnerable to fast dashes and pokes.

Muggshotter: /* Counterstrategies */

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Counterstrategies

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	Majority of Squall's successful interactions happen in close range, but he has a few weaknesses. The recovery on his primary pokes can only be dodge cancelled on whiff (or late like with Thunder Barret), reducing variance in what he can do after whiffing an attack. Squall's whiff punishment is strong, but if he misses, there aren't many methods for mitigating risk.		Majority of Squall's successful interactions happen in close range, but he has a few weaknesses. The recovery on his primary pokes can only be dodge cancelled on whiff (or late like with Thunder Barret), reducing variance in what he can do after whiffing an attack. Squall's whiff punishment is strong, but if he misses, there aren't many methods for mitigating risk.

	His air dodges are floaty due to the [[Movement_Speed_Ranking_(Dissidia_012)#Fall_Speed_Ratio_After_a_Dodge\|~~'''~~fall speed ratio after dodging''']], and his post-dodge defense is average, clashing with the fastest braveries. This means Squall has to rely on mixing up dodge cancel timing to stay safe at higher levels of play, but he can struggle to land hits at all against some of the faster characters in the game.		His air dodges are floaty due to the '''[[Movement_Speed_Ranking_(Dissidia_012)#Fall_Speed_Ratio_After_a_Dodge\|fall speed ratio after dodging]]''', and his post-dodge defense is average, clashing with the fastest braveries. This means Squall has to rely on mixing up dodge cancel timing to stay safe at higher levels of play, but he can struggle to land hits at all against some of the faster characters in the game.

	[[Special_Effects_(Dissidia_012)#Adamant_Chains\|~~'''~~Adamant Chains''']] special effect bonus can be used to improve Squall's air dodge defense, but it will weaken the build in other areas.		'''[[Special_Effects_(Dissidia_012)#Adamant_Chains\|Adamant Chains]]''' special effect bonus can be used to improve Squall's air dodge defense, but it will weaken the build in other areas.

	As for building against Squall, [[Abilities_(Dissidia_012)#Extra_Abilities-0\|~~'''~~Disable Sneak Attack extra ability''']] is recommended. Because of Beat Fang, Squall can take advantage of Sneak Attack for higher critical hit rate and preventing that naturally decreases his damage output potential.		As for building against Squall, '''[[Abilities_(Dissidia_012)#Extra_Abilities-0\|Disable Sneak Attack extra ability]]''' is recommended. Because of Beat Fang, Squall can take advantage of Sneak Attack for higher critical hit rate and preventing that naturally decreases his damage output potential.

	== Offense ==		== Offense ==

Muggshotter: /* Offense */ Adjusted wording and added additional points for clarity. Added keyword templates.

2025-08-28T11:04:06Z

Offense: Adjusted wording and added additional points for clarity. Added keyword templates.

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	== Offense ==		== Offense ==

	* Squall cannot cancel Beat Fang or most braveries into a block. This forces him to adjust the dodge cancel timing, making him more vulnerable to ~~dashing~~ and ~~subsequent fast~~ pokes. ~~For example, Free Air Dashing through Squall can make Beat Fang whiff.~~		* Beat Fang has {{keyword\|tracking\|tracking=1}}, but it can miss against fast movement; Dashes can cause Beat Fang to {{keyword\|whiff\|whiff=1}}. This means opponents can Free Air Dash through Squall and put him at risk.
	* ~~Dodge punishment~~. ~~Squall's~~ most consistent ~~option~~ for covering his dodge is using Upper Blues or Beat Fang. If your timing is off or you're approaching from a long distance, be wary of clashing with it ~~or straight up getting~~ hit.
	* Thunder Barret and Fire Barret are Ranged Low priority. Dashing or attacking through the projectiles on startup makes Squall vulnerable to quick punishes.		* Similarly, fast running speed can cause Beat Fang to whiff. Characters like {{012ok}} and {{012tifa}} can take advantage of this.

			* Squall cannot cancel Beat Fang or most braveries into a block. This forces him to adjust the dodge cancel timing, making him more vulnerable to fast dashes and pokes.

			* Squall has to take risks to protect himself after a dodge. His most consistent options for covering his dodge is using Upper Blues (ground) and Beat Fang (air). If your timing is off or you're approaching from a long distance, be wary of clashing with it. At worst, you'll get hit.

			* Thunder Barret and Fire Barret are Ranged Low priority. Dashing or attacking through the projectiles during startup makes Squall vulnerable to quick punishes. Note, that Thunder Barret remains {{keyword\|active\|active=1}} for a moment thanks to multiple thunder bolts; If you act too early, the thunder bolts can still stop you.

	== Defense ==		== Defense ==

Muggshotter at 10:23, 10 August 2024

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

	= Strategy =		= Strategy =
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	* Blasting Zone's tracking applies to Auto Assist Lock On as well. To make sure your assist is not hurt when punishing Squall for using the move, avoid being diagonally above Squall and call the assist a few frames before the blade has been slammed to the ground.		* Blasting Zone's tracking applies to Auto Assist Lock On as well. To make sure your assist is not hurt when punishing Squall for using the move, avoid being diagonally above Squall and call the assist a few frames before the blade has been slammed to the ground.
	* Fire Barret can also be assist punished. Yuna assist is known to be consistent with this.		* Fire Barret can also be assist punished. Yuna assist is known to be consistent with this.

			{{navbox012}}

Muggshotter: Removed matchups, they are in their own page now.

2024-05-14T09:54:47Z

Removed matchups, they are in their own page now.

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	* Blasting Zone's tracking applies to Auto Assist Lock On as well. To make sure your assist is not hurt when punishing Squall for using the move, avoid being diagonally above Squall and call the assist a few frames before the blade has been slammed to the ground.		* Blasting Zone's tracking applies to Auto Assist Lock On as well. To make sure your assist is not hurt when punishing Squall for using the move, avoid being diagonally above Squall and call the assist a few frames before the blade has been slammed to the ground.
	* Fire Barret can also be assist punished. Yuna assist is known to be consistent with this.		* Fire Barret can also be assist punished. Yuna assist is known to be consistent with this.

	~~= Match-Ups =~~
	~~{{012MU~~
	~~\|wol=~~
	~~\|gar=~~
	~~\|fir=~~
	~~\|empy=~~
	~~\|ok=~~
	~~\|cod=~~
	~~\|cecil=~~
	~~\|golb=~~
	~~\|kain=~~
	~~\|bartz=~~
	~~\|exd=~~
	~~\|gilga=~~
	~~\|terra=~~
	~~\|kefka=~~
	~~\|cloud=~~
	~~\|sephi=~~
	~~\|tifa=~~
	~~\|squ=~~
	~~\|ulti=~~
	~~\|lag=~~
	~~\|zid=~~
	~~\|kuja=~~
	~~\|tidus=~~
	~~\|jecht=~~
	~~\|yuna=~~
	~~\|totto=~~
	~~\|pri=~~
	~~\|vaan=~~
	~~\|gab=~~
	~~\|light=~~
	~~\|fc=~~
	}}

Muggshotter at 09:53, 14 May 2024

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	\|general=[[Squall_Leonhart_(Dissidia_012)\|'''General''']]		\|general=[[Squall_Leonhart_(Dissidia_012)\|'''General''']]
	\|matchups=Matchups		\|matchups=[[Squall Leonhart (Dissidia 012)/Matchups\|'''Matchups''']]
	\|resources=Resources		\|resources=Resources
	\|starter=Starter Guide		\|starter=Starter Guide

Muggshotter: Added character navigation template.

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Added character navigation template.

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

	= Strategy =		= Strategy =

Muggshotter: /* Overview */

2024-05-09T09:15:58Z

Overview

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	[[Category:Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy Strategy]]		[[Category:Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy Strategy]]

	= ~~Overview~~ =		= Strategy =
	{{012squ}} can operate at a variety of ranges, but ultimately functions as a close-range fighter.		{{012squ}} can operate at a variety of ranges, but ultimately functions as a close-range fighter.

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	* Blasting Zone's tracking applies to Auto Assist Lock On as well. To make sure your assist is not hurt when punishing Squall for using the move, avoid being diagonally above Squall and call the assist a few frames before the blade has been slammed to the ground.		* Blasting Zone's tracking applies to Auto Assist Lock On as well. To make sure your assist is not hurt when punishing Squall for using the move, avoid being diagonally above Squall and call the assist a few frames before the blade has been slammed to the ground.
	* Fire Barret can also be assist punished. Yuna assist is known to be consistent with this.		* Fire Barret can also be assist punished. Yuna assist is known to be consistent with this.

	~~= Match-Ups =~~
	~~{{012MU~~
	~~\|wol=~~
	~~\|gar=~~
	~~\|fir=~~
	~~\|empy=~~
	~~\|ok=~~
	~~\|cod=~~
	~~\|cecil=~~
	~~\|golb=~~
	~~\|kain=~~
	~~\|bartz=~~
	~~\|exd=~~
	~~\|gilga=~~
	~~\|terra=~~
	~~\|kefka=~~
	~~\|cloud=~~
	~~\|sephi=~~
	~~\|tifa=~~
	~~\|squ=~~
	~~\|ulti=~~
	~~\|lag=~~
	~~\|zid=~~
	~~\|kuja=~~
	~~\|tidus=~~
	~~\|jecht=~~
	~~\|yuna=~~
	~~\|totto=~~
	~~\|pri=~~
	~~\|vaan=~~
	~~\|gab=~~
	~~\|light=~~
	~~\|fc=~~
	}}