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[[Category:Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy]]
[[Category:Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy]]
{{012CharNavExd}}


{{CharacterInfo
{{CharacterInfo
|portrait=https://resources.dissidia.wiki/ddff/portraits/ddff-port-exd.png
|name=Exdeath (エクスデス)
|name=Exdeath (エクスデス)
|origin=Final Fantasy V
|origin=Final Fantasy V
|weapon=Greatswords, Rods, Staves, Swords
|armor=Gauntlets, Heavy Armor, Helms, Large Shields, Light Armor, Shields
|atk=110 (Average)
|atk=110 (Average)
|def=113 (Very High)
|def=113 (Very High)
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|fall=111 (Very Slow)
|fall=111 (Very Slow)
|fallr=44 (Slow)
|fallr=44 (Slow)
|fastestbrv=~6F (Reverse Polarity)
|fastesthp=17F (Counter Gr. Cross)<br>51F (Delta Attack)
|1hithp=Yes (Delta Attack, Almagest)
|hplinks=Yes (Combos only)
|cmdblock=Yes
|weapon=Greatswords, Rods, Staves, Swords
|armor=Gauntlets, Heavy Armor, Helms,<br>Large Shields, Light Armor, Shields
|exclusives=Ghido's Blade, Moore Branch, Enuo's Scourge
|exclusives=Ghido's Blade, Moore Branch, Enuo's Scourge
|unlock=
|alignment=Chaos
|vajp=[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tar%C5%8D_Ishida Tarō Ishida]
|vaeng=Gerald C. Rivers
}}
}}
= Overview =
Exdeath is a defensive fighter who guards attacks and counters with his own. Block melee attacks or magic with Protect Guard and Shell Guard, or use the slightly slower Omni Block to repel most attacks in the game.
Exdeath's defense is top class. He is the only character in the game who can {{keyword|cancel|cancel=1}} attacks into regular blocks during {{keyword|startup|startup=1}}. With the '''[[Dash feint|dash feint]]''' technique, he can fill assist gauge faster than anyone else. This also gives him superior mobility, because he can dodge attacks with the '''[[Blodge|blodge]]''' technique. Anyone looking to approach has to answer to Reverse Polarity, which staggers most {{keyword|pokes|poke=1}} and teleports large distances. This makes Exdeath very mobile and challenging to interact with. Even if he gets hit, he can restart the runaway game with '''[[Assist_(Dissidia_012)#LV2_Assist_Change|LV2 Assist Change]]'''. If left alone, Exdeath can also cast Maelstrom which is an unavoidable HP attack.
Exdeath's counter playstyle works with '''[[Multiplayer_Build_Guide_(Dissidia_012)#Damage_(high_base_bravery)|high base bravery]]''' and '''[[Multiplayer_Build_Guide_(Dissidia_012)#Side_by_Side|Side by Side]]''' builds. He relies on '''[[EX_(Dissidia_012)#EX_Core|EX Cores]]''' for EX, but his slow dash speed encourages preemptive positioning and using {{012aer}} assist to pressure opponents.
Exdeath's weaknesses stem from his lackluster offense and the reliance on counters. Most of his offensive options are slow or need specific interactions to win; '''[[Wall_Rush_(Dissidia_012_Final_Fantasy)#Wall_Rush_(Wall_/_Ceiling)|Ceiling wall rushes]]''', staggers, {{keyword|assist punishes|assistpunish=1}} or successful blocks against attacks. Maelstrom strategies falter against characters who can safely deflect it and stall for meter. Coupled with the demand for executing guard cancels, Exdeath is a challenging character to play consistently. Anything that throws off his timing (assists, unreactable {{keyword|mixups|mixup=1}}) is a serious threat.
In competitive play, Exdeath is regarded as one of the strongest characters in the game. He exploits system mechanics very well, but he is vulnerable to defensive strategies that nullify his stage presence. Despite his flaws, Exdeath has earned a reputation as a top 3 contender. He is an advanced, technical character who rewards players greatly for their efforts.


{{ProConTable
{{ProConTable
|pros=
|pros=
* '''Ultimate Defense''' - Various blocks allow Exdeath to counter almost any attack in the game.
* '''Fastest at Filling Assist Gauge''' - {{keyword|Cancelling|cancel=1}} attacks and regular blocks into each other lets Exdeath fill assist gauge faster than anyone else.
* '''Assist King''' - Due to his assist gain, Exdeath has access to assist more often than anyone else. {{keyword|Assist punishes|assistpunish=1}} and LV2 Assist Change are more accessible and less costly overall.
* '''{{keyword|Turtling|turtling=1}}''' - Frame 1 {{keyword|command blocks|commandblock=1}} and mobility. Once Exdeath gets started, he can move long distances rapidly with Reverse Polarity or dodge faster with '''[[Blodge|blodges]]'''. Exdeath can also escape with LV2 Assist Change more often, which reduces risk and lets him get back to {{keyword|neutral|neutral=1}} again.
* '''Maelstrom Pressure''' - Exdeath can provoke opponents with Maelstrom, a slow unavoidable HP attack which ignores Assist Change.
* '''Highest base DEF without EX Mode''' mitigates bravery damage on top of everything else.
|cons=
|cons=
* '''Offense''' - Exdeath's offensive options are slow or have short reach. Exdeath has does not have many ways to open up opponents on his own. He thrives when he acts as the defender, but not as much if the opponent can ignore him. EX Mode Regen can be difficult to overcome.
* '''Anti-Maelstrom''' - An extension of the previous point, Exdeath may have to take more risks against characters who can deflect Maelstrom reliably with melee HP attacks (e.g. {{012squ}} & {{012fir}}).
* '''Human Error''' - Exdeath demands consistent execution, patience and good understanding of the opponent's attacks. He relies on countering what the opponent does, and failing at this brings him down much sooner than what his potential implies.
}}
}}


== Overview ==
= Bravery Attacks =
Exdeath is a playable character in Dissidia 012.


== Bravery Attacks ==
Every Exdeath's bravery attack has a ground and an air version. Attack data is shared with both versions unless stated otherwise.


Every Exdeath's bravery attack has a ground and an air version. Attack data is shared with both versions unless stated otherwise.
If Exdeath guards an attack with his own command block (e.g. Turn Guard), he can counter with an enhanced version of his attacks.


Bravery attacks Vacuum Wave, Hurricane and Sword Dance have different damage multipliers during EX mode. These values are highlighted in bold.
; Circle ({{pspcir}}) - Hurricane
; Up + Circle (↑+{{pspcir}}) - Sword Dance
; Down + Circle (↓+{{pspcir}}) - Vacuum Wave
; Square ({{pspsqu}}) - Almagest
; Down + Square (↓+{{pspsqu}}) - Grand Cross


<tabber>
<tabber>
|-|Black Hole=
|-|Black Hole=
{{AbilityInfo
{{AbilityInfo
|damage=1x18, 18 (36)
|damage=1 x 18, 18 (36)
|startup=73F
|startup=73F
|type=Magical
|type=Magical
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|effect=Absorb
|effect=Absorb
|cp=30 (15)
|cp=30 (15)
|image=
|imgpos=
|cancels=
|asthit=
|level=
|ap=
|gametext=[Long] Create black hole that <br>attracts all around it for a time.
}}
}}
''[Long] Create black hole that attracts all around it for a time.''


|-|Reverse Polarity=
|-|Reverse Polarity=
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|effect=Wall Rush
|effect=Wall Rush
|cp=30 (15)
|cp=30 (15)
|image=
|imgpos=
|cancels=
|asthit=
|level=
|ap=
|gametext=Special warp movement attack. <br>Hold button, release to warp.
}}
}}
''Special warp movement attack. Hold button, release to warp.''


|-|Shell Guard=
|-|Shell Guard=
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|-|Sword Dance=
|-|Sword Dance=
{{AbilityInfoExdeath
 
|damage1=30
{{AbilityInfo2
|ver1=Normal
|damage1='''30'''
|startup1=65F
|startup1=65F
|type1=Physical
|type1=Physical
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|ex1=0
|ex1=0
|effect1=Wall Rush
|effect1=Wall Rush
|cp1=30 (15)
|cancels1=Block (startup), Dodge
|damage2=25x2 (50) / '''20x4 (80)'''
|asthit1=
|gametext=[Mid] Swing blade in broad arc. <br>Can cancel attack with any block.
|level=8, 11 (air)
|ap=120
|cp=30 (15)
|ver2=Counter
|damage2='''50''' (25 x 2) <br>'''80''' (20 x 4. EX Mode)
|startup2=11F
|startup2=11F
|type2=Physical
|type2=Physical
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|ex2=30
|ex2=30
|effect2=Wall Rush
|effect2=Wall Rush
|cp2=-
|cancels2=Dodge
|asthit2=
}}
}}
''[Mid] Swing blade in broad arc. Can cancel attack with any block.''


|-|Vacuum Wave=
|-|Vacuum Wave=
{{AbilityInfoExdeath
 
|damage1=20
{{AbilityInfo2
|ver1=Normal
|damage1='''20'''
|startup1=69F
|startup1=69F
|type1=Magical
|type1=Magical
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|ex1=0
|ex1=0
|effect1=Chase
|effect1=Chase
|cp1=30 (15)
|cancels1=Block (startup), Dodge
|damage2=20, 20 (40) / '''15x4 (60)'''
|asthit1=
|gametext=[Long] Fire vacuum shockwave. <br>Can cancel attack with any block.
|level=2, 3 (air)
|ap=120
|cp=30 (15)
|ver2=Counter
|damage2='''40''' (20, 20) <br>'''60''' (15 x 4. EX Mode)
|startup2=5F
|startup2=5F
|type2=Magical
|type2=Magical
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|ex2=60
|ex2=60
|effect2=Chase
|effect2=Chase
|cp2=-
|cancels2=Dodge
|asthit2=
}}
}}
''[Long] Fire vacuum shockwave. Can cancel attack with any block.''


|-|Hurricane=
|-|Hurricane=
{{AbilityInfoExdeath
 
|damage1=2x6, 20 (32)
{{AbilityInfo2
|ver1=Normal
|damage1='''32''' (2 x 6, 20)
|startup1=43F
|startup1=43F
|type1=Magical
|type1=Magical
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|ex1=60
|ex1=60
|effect1=Absorb
|effect1=Absorb
|cp1=30 (15)
|cancels1=Block (startup), Dodge
|damage2=?? (55)
|asthit1=
|gametext=[Close] Summon tornados to self. <br>Can cancel attack with any block.
|level=27, 29 (air)
|ap=120
|cp=30 (15)
|ver2=Counter
|damage2='''55''' (3 x 11, 22)<br>'''90''' (11, 2, 3 x 11, 22. EX Mode)
|startup2=13F
|startup2=13F
|type2=Magical
|type2=Magical
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|ex2=60
|ex2=60
|effect2=Absorb
|effect2=Absorb
|cp2=-
|cancels2=Dodge
|asthit2=
}}
}}
''[Close] Summon tornados to self. Can cancel attack with any block.''


</tabber>
</tabber>


== HP Attacks ==
= HP Attacks =


Every Exdeath's bravery attack has a ground and air version. Attack data is shared with both versions unless stated otherwise.
Every Exdeath's bravery attack has a ground and air version. Attack data is shared with both versions unless stated otherwise.
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|-|Delta Attack=
|-|Delta Attack=
{{AbilityInfo
{{AbilityInfo
|damage=--
|damage=-
|startup=51F, 1-51F (Block)
|startup=51F, 1-51F (Block)
|type=--
|type=-
|priority=Block Mid, Melee High
|priority=Block Mid, Melee High
|ex=0
|ex=0
|effect=Block, Wall Rush
|effect=Block, Wall Rush
|cp=30 (15)
|cp=30 (15)
|image=
|imgpos=
|cancels=
|asthit=
|level=
|ap=
|gametext=[Mid] Fire beam from array. <br>Sends foe flying while defending.
}}
}}
''[Mid] Fire beam from array. Sends foe flying while defending.''


|-|Almagest=
|-|Almagest=
{{AbilityInfoExdeath
 
|damage1=--
{{AbilityInfo2
|ver1=Regular
|damage1=-
|startup1=93F
|startup1=93F
|type1=--
|type1=-
|priority1=Block Ranged Low, Melee High
|priority1=Block Ranged Low <br>Melee High
|ex1=0
|ex1=0
|effect1=Magic Block, Wall Rush
|effect1=Magic Block, Wall Rush
|cp1=30 (15)
|cancels1=Dodge
|damage2=--
|asthit1=
|gametext=[Mid] Fill an area with the Void. <br>Can cancel attack with any block.
|level=
|ap=
|cp=30 (15)
|ver2=Counter
|damage2=-
|startup2=23F
|startup2=23F
|type2=--
|type2=-
|priority2=Block Ranged Low, Melee High, Block Highest (from Omni Block)
|priority2=Block Ranged Low, Melee High <br>Block Highest (from Omni Block)
|ex2=0
|ex2=0
|effect2=Magic Block, Wall Rush
|effect2=Magic Block, Wall Rush
|cp2=--
|cancels2=Dodge
|asthit2=
|image=
|imgpos=
}}
}}
''[Mid] Fill an area with the Void. Can cancel attack with any block.''


|-|Grand Cross=


|-|Grand Cross=
{{AbilityInfo2
{{AbilityInfoExdeath
|ver1=Regular
|damage1=2x5 (10)
|damage1=2 x 5 (10)
|startup1=93F
|startup1=93F
|type1=Magical
|type1=Magical
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|ex1=90
|ex1=90
|effect1=Absorb
|effect1=Absorb
|cp1=30 (15)
|cancels1=Dodge
|damage2=4x6 (24)
|asthit1=
|gametext=[Long] Focus then detonate Void power. <br>Cancels with any block.
|level=
|ap=
|cp=30 (15)
|ver2=Counter
|damage2=4 x 6 (24)
|startup2=17F
|startup2=17F
|type2=Magical
|type2=Magical
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|ex2=96
|ex2=96
|effect2=Absorb
|effect2=Absorb
|cp2=--
|cancels2=Dodge
|asthit2=
|image=
|imgpos=
}}
}}


|-|Maelstrom=
|-|Maelstrom=
{{AbilityInfo
{{AbilityInfo
|damage=3x9 (27)
|damage=3 x 9 (27)
|startup=391F (6.5 sec, ground) / 451F (7.5 sec, midair)
|startup=391F (6.5 sec, ground) <br>451F (7.5 sec, midair)
|type=Magical
|type=Magical
|priority=Ranged High
|priority=Ranged High
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|effect=-
|effect=-
|cp=30 (15)
|cp=30 (15)
|image=
|imgpos=
|cancels=
|asthit=
|level=
|ap=
|gametext=[Long] Creates large cyclone. <br>Can aim with the analog stick.
}}
}}
''[Long] Creates large cyclone. Can aim with the analog stick.''
 


</tabber>
</tabber>


=== EX Mode: Power of the Void ===
== Maelstrom Counterstrategy ==
 
Because Maelstrom cannot be avoided with a dodge, it must be deflected with a Melee High priority attack that can power through the second hitbox that spawns upon deflecting the first hitbox. Only a few characters cannot do this at all: {{012kuja}}, {{012yuna}} and {{012shan}}. These characters have to diffuse the situation by other means if possible by interrupting the start-up, using {{012aer}}'s Planet Protector or using [[EX_(Dissidia_012)#EX_Revenge|'''EX Revenge''']] upon getting hit.
 
Every other attack is either unproven to work or known to lose / only deflect one Maelstrom hitbox.
 
{|class="wikitable" sortable
! Character !! Attack
|-
|{{012wol}} || Shield of Light
|-
|rowspan="3"|{{012gar}}
|Earthquake
|-
|Tsunami
|-
|Flare
|-
|rowspan="2"|{{012fir}}
|Lord of Arms
|-
|Weaponmaster
|-
|{{012emp}} || Bombard
|-
|rowspan="2"|{{012ok}}
|Blade Torrent
|-
|Wind Shear
|-
|{{012cod}} || [0-Form] Particle Beam
|-
|rowspan="3"|{{012cec}}
|Soul Eater
|-
|Shadow Bringer
|-
|Saint's Fall
|-
|rowspan="4"|{{012kain}}
|Jump (charged)
|-
|Dragon's Fang
|-
|Sky Rave
|-
|Rising Drive
|-
|{{012bez}} || Nightglow
|-
|{{012bartz}} || Ragnarok Blade
|-
|rowspan="3"|{{012exd}}
|Delta Attack
|-
|Almagest
|-
|Omni Block
|-
|rowspan="2"|{{012gil}}
|Death Claw (2nd hit)
|-
|Jump
|-
|{{012ter}} || Tornado
|-
|{{012kef}} || Havoc Wing
|-
|rowspan="3"|{{012clo}}
|Cross-Slash
|-
|Braver
|-
|Melee priority braveries (EX Mode)
|-
|rowspan="4"|{{012seph}}
|Hell's Gate
|-
|Scintilla
|-
|Octaslash
|-
|Heaven's Light
|-
|rowspan="5"|{{012tifa}}
|Burning Arrow
|-
|Meteor Strike
|-
|Meteodrive
|-
|Meteor Crusher
|-
|Rolling Blaze
|-
|rowspan="3"|{{012squ}}
|Revolver Drive
|-
|Blasting Zone
|-
|Rough Divide
|-
|{{012ulti}} || Knight's Lance (charged)
|-
|rowspan="2"|{{012lag}}
|Ragnarok Buster
|-
|Ragnarok Blade
|-
|rowspan="3"|{{012zid}}
|Stellar Circle
|-
|Tidal Flame (melee hit)
|-
|Grand Lethal
|-
|{{012kuja}} || None
|-
|rowspan="3"|{{012tid}}
|Energy Rain
|-
|Spiral Cut
|-
|Slice and Dice
|-
|rowspan="6"|{{012jec}}
|Jecht Rush (LV3)
|-
|Jecht Stream (LV3)
|-
|Ultimate Jecht Shot
|-
|Jecht Blade
|-
|Triumphant Grasp
|-
|Jecht Block (after Precision Evasion)
|-
|{{012yuna}} || None
|-
|{{012shan}} || None
|-
|rowspan="5"|{{012pri}}
|Backhand Blow
|-
|One-Inch Punch (charged)
|-
|Asuran Fists
|-
|Nullifying Dropkick
|-
|Auroral Uppercut
|-
|rowspan="3"|{{012vaan}}
|Axe and Shield (Switch)
|-
|Cataclysm
|-
|Inferno
|-
|rowspan="2"|{{012gab}}
|Execution
|-
|Hatred
|-
|rowspan="2"|{{012lig}}
|Razor Gale (melee hit)
|-
|Crushing Blow
|-
|rowspan="4"|{{012fc}}
|Deus Iratus
|-
|Via Dolorosa (melee hit)
|-
|Flagro Maximus
|-
|Quo Vadis
|}
 
= EX Mode: Power of the Void! =
Effects:
Effects:
* Regen
* Regen
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* Speed Guard
* Speed Guard


==== Speed Guard ====
== Speed Guard ==
''[Always active while in EX Mode] Time necessary to block an attack decreases.''
''[Always active while in EX Mode] Time necessary to block an attack decreases.''


All Blocks can be attack-cancelled in their dodge cancel frames, BRV counter attacks x2.
All Blocks can be attack-cancelled in their dodge cancel frames, BRV counter attacks x2.


==== EX Burst: Power of the Void ====
== EX Burst: Power of the Void ==
''At his command, all is absorbed by the darkness and returned to the Void.
''At his command, all is absorbed by the darkness and returned to the Void.
Press circle to deplete the gauge. Release it when it reaches 0.''
Press circle to deplete the gauge. Release it when it reaches 0.''
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{{burst
{{burst
|damage1=16
|damage1=16
|damage2=12x7 (84) (100 total)
|damage2=12 x 7 (84) (100 total)
|type=Physical
|type=Physical
}}
}}


== Assist ==
= Combos =


Exdeath's assist data.
== Solo ==


{{012Assist
== Assist ==
|type1=BRV
|attack1=Sword Dance
|startup1=65F
|position1=Ground
|spawn1=Opponent
|damage1=30
|effect1=Wall Rush
|type2=BRV
|attack2=Hurricane
|startup2=43F
|position2=Air
|spawn2=Opponent
|damage2=2x6, 20 (32)
|effect2=Chase
|type3=HP
|attack3=Grand Cross
|startup3=93F
|position3=Ground
|spawn3=Opponent
|damage3=2x5 (10)
|effect3=Chase
|type4=HP
|attack4=Delta Attack
|startup4=51F
|position4=Air
|spawn4=Opponent
|damage4=--
|effect4=Block, Wall Rush
}}


Exdeath works well with most tournament viable assists.
= Builds =
 
== Builds ==
Builds here.
Builds here.


<tabber>
<tabber>
|-|Build #1=
|-|Hybrid (Seal of Lufenia)=
{{Build
{{Build
|hp=
|hp=11826
|cp=
|cp=450
|brv=
|brv=1296
|atk=
|atk=177
|def=
|def=184
|luk=
|luk=61
|booster=
|booster=x2.5
|setbonus=
|setbonus=Seal of Lufenia
|ast=
|ast=Yuna
|wpn=
|wpn=Piggy's Stick ([[CP_Glitch_(Dissidia_012)|'''CP Glitch''']])
|hand=
|hand=Lufenian Bangle ([[CP_Glitch_(Dissidia_012)|'''CP Glitch''']])
|head=
|head=Lufenian Headband ([[CP_Glitch_(Dissidia_012)|'''CP Glitch''']])
|armor=
|armor=Lufenian Vest
|acc1=
|acc1={{accbas}} Dismay Shock
|acc2=
|acc2={{accbas}} Battle Hammer
|acc3=
|acc3={{accboo}} BRV = 0
|acc4=
|acc4={{accboo}} Pre-EX Mode
|acc5=
|acc5={{accboo}} Pre-EX Revenge
|acc6=
|acc6={{accsp}} Blue Gem
|acc7=
|acc7={{accsp}} Glutton
|acc8=
|acc8={{accsp}} Great Gospel
|acc9=
|acc9={{accsp}} Back-Breaking Straw
|acc10=
|acc10={{accsp}} Miracle Shoes
|summon=
|summon=Rubicante
}}
}}
Equip Master Guardsman extra ability for +1000 HP.


|-|Build #2=
|-|Build #2=
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</tabber>
</tabber>
= Assist =
== Exdeath's assist data ==
{{012Assist
|type1=BRV
|attack1=Sword Dance
|startup1=65F
|position1=Ground
|spawn1=Opponent
|damage1=30
|effect1=Wall Rush
|type2=BRV
|attack2=Hurricane
|startup2=43F
|position2=Air
|spawn2=Opponent
|damage2=2 x 6, 20 (32)
|effect2=Chase
|type3=HP
|attack3=Grand Cross
|startup3=93F
|position3=Ground
|spawn3=Opponent
|damage3=2 x 5 (10)
|effect3=Chase
|type4=HP
|attack4=Delta Attack
|startup4=51F
|position4=Air
|spawn4=Opponent
|damage4=--
|effect4=Block, Wall Rush
}}
== Assists ==
Exdeath works well with {{012aer}}, {{012kuja}} and {{012yuna}}.
= References =
<references />
{{navbox012}}
{{roadmap012exd}}

Latest revision as of 15:17, 26 February 2026


Exdeath
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Info
Name Exdeath (エクスデス)
Original game Final Fantasy V
Base ATK (LV100) 110 (Average)
Base DEF (LV100) 113 (Very High)
Run Speed ?? (Slowest)
Dash Speed 89 (Slowest)
Fall Speed 111 (Very Slow)
Fall Speed Ratio After Dodge 44 (Slow)
Fastest BRV ~6F (Reverse Polarity)
Fastest HP 17F (Counter Gr. Cross)
51F (Delta Attack)
1-Hit HP Yes (Delta Attack, Almagest)
HP Links Yes (Combos only)
Command Block Yes
Weapon Greatswords, Rods, Staves, Swords
Armor Gauntlets, Heavy Armor, Helms,
Large Shields, Light Armor, Shields
Exclusive weapons Ghido's Blade, Moore Branch, Enuo's Scourge
Unlock
Alignment Chaos
Voice Actor (JP) Tarō Ishida
Voice Actor (ENG) Gerald C. Rivers


Overview

Exdeath is a defensive fighter who guards attacks and counters with his own. Block melee attacks or magic with Protect Guard and Shell Guard, or use the slightly slower Omni Block to repel most attacks in the game.

Exdeath's defense is top class. He is the only character in the game who can cancel attacks into regular blocks during startup. With the dash feint technique, he can fill assist gauge faster than anyone else. This also gives him superior mobility, because he can dodge attacks with the blodge technique. Anyone looking to approach has to answer to Reverse Polarity, which staggers most pokes and teleports large distances. This makes Exdeath very mobile and challenging to interact with. Even if he gets hit, he can restart the runaway game with LV2 Assist Change. If left alone, Exdeath can also cast Maelstrom which is an unavoidable HP attack.

Exdeath's counter playstyle works with high base bravery and Side by Side builds. He relies on EX Cores for EX, but his slow dash speed encourages preemptive positioning and using Aerith assist to pressure opponents.

Exdeath's weaknesses stem from his lackluster offense and the reliance on counters. Most of his offensive options are slow or need specific interactions to win; Ceiling wall rushes, staggers, assist punishes or successful blocks against attacks. Maelstrom strategies falter against characters who can safely deflect it and stall for meter. Coupled with the demand for executing guard cancels, Exdeath is a challenging character to play consistently. Anything that throws off his timing (assists, unreactable mixups) is a serious threat.

In competitive play, Exdeath is regarded as one of the strongest characters in the game. He exploits system mechanics very well, but he is vulnerable to defensive strategies that nullify his stage presence. Despite his flaws, Exdeath has earned a reputation as a top 3 contender. He is an advanced, technical character who rewards players greatly for their efforts.

Strengths Weaknesses
  • Ultimate Defense - Various blocks allow Exdeath to counter almost any attack in the game.
  • Fastest at Filling Assist Gauge - Cancelling attacks and regular blocks into each other lets Exdeath fill assist gauge faster than anyone else.
  • Assist King - Due to his assist gain, Exdeath has access to assist more often than anyone else. Assist punishes and LV2 Assist Change are more accessible and less costly overall.
  • Turtling - Frame 1 command blocks and mobility. Once Exdeath gets started, he can move long distances rapidly with Reverse Polarity or dodge faster with blodges. Exdeath can also escape with LV2 Assist Change more often, which reduces risk and lets him get back to neutral again.
  • Maelstrom Pressure - Exdeath can provoke opponents with Maelstrom, a slow unavoidable HP attack which ignores Assist Change.
  • Highest base DEF without EX Mode mitigates bravery damage on top of everything else.
  • Offense - Exdeath's offensive options are slow or have short reach. Exdeath has does not have many ways to open up opponents on his own. He thrives when he acts as the defender, but not as much if the opponent can ignore him. EX Mode Regen can be difficult to overcome.
  • Anti-Maelstrom - An extension of the previous point, Exdeath may have to take more risks against characters who can deflect Maelstrom reliably with melee HP attacks (e.g. Squall & Firion).
  • Human Error - Exdeath demands consistent execution, patience and good understanding of the opponent's attacks. He relies on countering what the opponent does, and failing at this brings him down much sooner than what his potential implies.


Bravery Attacks

Every Exdeath's bravery attack has a ground and an air version. Attack data is shared with both versions unless stated otherwise.

If Exdeath guards an attack with his own command block (e.g. Turn Guard), he can counter with an enhanced version of his attacks.

Circle (ddff-icon-button-circle.png) - Hurricane
Up + Circle (↑+ddff-icon-button-circle.png) - Sword Dance
Down + Circle (↓+ddff-icon-button-circle.png) - Vacuum Wave
Square (ddff-icon-button-square.png) - Almagest
Down + Square (↓+ddff-icon-button-square.png) - Grand Cross

Base Damage 1 x 18, 18 (36)
Startup Frame 73F
Damage Type Magical
Priority Unblockable
EX Force 114
Effects Absorb
Cancels
Assist Gain (Hit)
CP (Mastered) 30 (15)
[Long] Create black hole that
attracts all around it for a time. 		Unlocked at
level 		Mastered at
AP

Base Damage 5
Startup Frame 5F after release
Damage Type Physical
Priority Melee Mid
EX Force 0
Effects Wall Rush
Cancels
Assist Gain (Hit)
CP (Mastered) 30 (15)
Special warp movement attack.
Hold button, release to warp. 		Unlocked at
level 		Mastered at
AP

Block Frames End Frames Dodge Cancel Frames Priority
1~37F 100F 50F Block Ranged High
CP (Mastered) Cancels Assist Gain (Attack) Assist Gain (Hit)
30 (15)
Unlocked at
level 		Mastered at
AP


[Block] Call a protective wind that protects against magic attacks.

Can only block Ranged Low and Ranged Mid priority attacks successfully. Reflects Ranged Low attacks directly back to opponent.

Block Frames End Frames Dodge Cancel Frames Priority
1~45F 68F 56F Block Melee High
CP (Mastered) Cancels Assist Gain (Attack) Assist Gain (Hit)
30 (15)
Unlocked at
level 		Mastered at
AP


[Block] Create cerulean wall that defends against physical attacks.

Can only block Melee Low and Melee Mid priority attacks successfully.

Block Frames End Frames Dodge Cancel Frames Priority
1~N varies varies Block Mid
CP (Mastered) Cancels Assist Gain (Attack) Assist Gain (Hit)
30 (15)
Unlocked at
level 		Mastered at
AP


[Block] Call a crimson crest. Maintain block with button hold.

If Turn Guard is held for over a second, Exdeath goes through a noticeable recovery period before dodge cancel becomes possible.

Block Frames End Frames Dodge Cancel Frames Priority
~9F after button release 80F 40F Block Highest
CP (Mastered) Cancels Assist Gain (Attack) Assist Gain (Hit)
30 (15)
Unlocked at
level 		Mastered at
AP


[Block] Blocks any blow. Deploys on button release.

Does not work against attacks with Unblockable priority, such as The Emperor's Thunder Crest.

Normal Counter
Base Damage 30 50 (25 x 2)
80 (20 x 4. EX Mode)
Startup Frame 65F 11F
Damage Type Physical Physical
Priority Melee Mid Melee Mid
EX Force 0 30
Effects Wall Rush Wall Rush
Cancels Block (startup), Dodge Dodge
Assist Gain (Hit)
CP (Mastered) 30 (15)
[Mid] Swing blade in broad arc.
Can cancel attack with any block. 		Unlocked at
level 8, 11 (air) 		Mastered at
120 AP

Normal Counter
Base Damage 20 40 (20, 20)
60 (15 x 4. EX Mode)
Startup Frame 69F 5F
Damage Type Magical Magical
Priority Ranged Low Ranged Mid
EX Force 0 60
Effects Chase Chase
Cancels Block (startup), Dodge Dodge
Assist Gain (Hit)
CP (Mastered) 30 (15)
[Long] Fire vacuum shockwave.
Can cancel attack with any block. 		Unlocked at
level 2, 3 (air) 		Mastered at
120 AP

Normal Counter
Base Damage 32 (2 x 6, 20) 55 (3 x 11, 22)
90 (11, 2, 3 x 11, 22. EX Mode)
Startup Frame 43F 13F
Damage Type Magical Magical
Priority Melee Low Melee Mid
EX Force 60 60
Effects Absorb Absorb
Cancels Block (startup), Dodge Dodge
Assist Gain (Hit)
CP (Mastered) 30 (15)
[Close] Summon tornados to self.
Can cancel attack with any block. 		Unlocked at
level 27, 29 (air) 		Mastered at
120 AP

HP Attacks

Every Exdeath's bravery attack has a ground and air version. Attack data is shared with both versions unless stated otherwise.

Base Damage -
Startup Frame 51F, 1-51F (Block)
Damage Type -
Priority Block Mid, Melee High
EX Force 0
Effects Block, Wall Rush
Cancels
Assist Gain (Hit)
CP (Mastered) 30 (15)
[Mid] Fire beam from array.
Sends foe flying while defending. 		Unlocked at
level 		Mastered at
AP

Regular Counter
Base Damage - -
Startup Frame 93F 23F
Damage Type - -
Priority Block Ranged Low
Melee High		 Block Ranged Low, Melee High
Block Highest (from Omni Block)
EX Force 0 0
Effects Magic Block, Wall Rush Magic Block, Wall Rush
Cancels Dodge Dodge
Assist Gain (Hit)
CP (Mastered) 30 (15)
[Mid] Fill an area with the Void.
Can cancel attack with any block. 		Unlocked at
level 		Mastered at
AP

Regular Counter
Base Damage 2 x 5 (10) 4 x 6 (24)
Startup Frame 93F 17F
Damage Type Magical Magical
Priority Unblockable Unblockable
EX Force 90 96
Effects Absorb Absorb
Cancels Dodge Dodge
Assist Gain (Hit)
CP (Mastered) 30 (15)
[Long] Focus then detonate Void power.
Cancels with any block. 		Unlocked at
level 		Mastered at
AP

Base Damage 3 x 9 (27)
Startup Frame 391F (6.5 sec, ground)
451F (7.5 sec, midair)
Damage Type Magical
Priority Ranged High
EX Force 87
Effects -
Cancels
Assist Gain (Hit)
CP (Mastered) 30 (15)
[Long] Creates large cyclone.
Can aim with the analog stick. 		Unlocked at
level 		Mastered at
AP

Maelstrom Counterstrategy

Because Maelstrom cannot be avoided with a dodge, it must be deflected with a Melee High priority attack that can power through the second hitbox that spawns upon deflecting the first hitbox. Only a few characters cannot do this at all: Kuja, Yuna and Shantotto. These characters have to diffuse the situation by other means if possible by interrupting the start-up, using Aerith's Planet Protector or using EX Revenge upon getting hit.

Every other attack is either unproven to work or known to lose / only deflect one Maelstrom hitbox.

Character Attack
Warrior of Light Shield of Light
Garland Earthquake
Tsunami
Flare
Firion Lord of Arms
Weaponmaster
The Emperor Bombard
Onion Knight Blade Torrent
Wind Shear
Cloud of Darkness [0-Form] Particle Beam
Cecil Soul Eater
Shadow Bringer
Saint's Fall
Kain Jump (charged)
Dragon's Fang
Sky Rave
Rising Drive
Golbez Nightglow
Bartz Ragnarok Blade
Exdeath Delta Attack
Almagest
Omni Block
Gilgamesh Death Claw (2nd hit)
Jump
Terra Tornado
Kefka Havoc Wing
Cloud Cross-Slash
Braver
Melee priority braveries (EX Mode)
Sephiroth Hell's Gate
Scintilla
Octaslash
Heaven's Light
Tifa Burning Arrow
Meteor Strike
Meteodrive
Meteor Crusher
Rolling Blaze
Squall Revolver Drive
Blasting Zone
Rough Divide
Ultimecia Knight's Lance (charged)
Laguna Ragnarok Buster
Ragnarok Blade
Zidane Stellar Circle
Tidal Flame (melee hit)
Grand Lethal
Kuja None
Tidus Energy Rain
Spiral Cut
Slice and Dice
Jecht Jecht Rush (LV3)
Jecht Stream (LV3)
Ultimate Jecht Shot
Jecht Blade
Triumphant Grasp
Jecht Block (after Precision Evasion)
Yuna None
Shantotto None
Prishe Backhand Blow
One-Inch Punch (charged)
Asuran Fists
Nullifying Dropkick
Auroral Uppercut
Vaan Axe and Shield (Switch)
Cataclysm
Inferno
Gabranth Execution
Hatred
Lightning Razor Gale (melee hit)
Crushing Blow
Feral Chaos Deus Iratus
Via Dolorosa (melee hit)
Flagro Maximus
Quo Vadis

EX Mode: Power of the Void!

Effects:

  • Regen
  • Critical Boost
  • Speed Guard

Speed Guard

[Always active while in EX Mode] Time necessary to block an attack decreases.

All Blocks can be attack-cancelled in their dodge cancel frames, BRV counter attacks x2.

EX Burst: Power of the Void

At his command, all is absorbed by the darkness and returned to the Void. Press circle to deplete the gauge. Release it when it reaches 0.

Damage multiplier (initial) Damage multiplier (rest) Type
16 12 x 7 (84) (100 total) Physical


Combos

Solo

Assist

Builds

Builds here.

Stats
HP 11826
CP 450
BRV 1296
ATK 177
DEF 184
LUK 61
Max Booster x2.5
Special Effect: Seal of Lufenia
Equipment
Assist Yuna
Weapon ddff-icon-equip-weapon.png Piggy's Stick (CP Glitch)
Hand ddff-icon-equip-hand.png Lufenian Bangle (CP Glitch)
Head ddff-icon-equip-head.png Lufenian Headband (CP Glitch)
Body ddff-icon-equip-body.png Lufenian Vest
Accessory 1 accessory_basic.png Dismay Shock
Accessory 2 accessory_basic.png Battle Hammer
Accessory 3 accessory_booster.png BRV = 0
Accessory 4 accessory_booster.png Pre-EX Mode
Accessory 5 accessory_booster.png Pre-EX Revenge
Accessory 6 accessory_special.png Blue Gem
Accessory 7 accessory_special.png Glutton
Accessory 8 accessory_special.png Great Gospel
Accessory 9 accessory_special.png Back-Breaking Straw
Accessory 10 accessory_special.png Miracle Shoes
Summon ddff-icon-summonstone.png Rubicante
{{{dataBRV}}} {{{dataHP}}}
Bravery attacks
Ground Aerial
HP attacks
Ground Aerial

ddff-icon-equip%20ability.pngindicates a "Gear" extra ability or the use of CP / Equipment glitch. The total CP cost will assume the glitch is done.


Equip Master Guardsman extra ability for +1000 HP.

Stats
HP
CP
BRV
ATK
DEF
LUK
Max Booster
Special Effect:
Equipment
Assist
Weapon ddff-icon-equip-weapon.png
Hand ddff-icon-equip-hand.png
Head ddff-icon-equip-head.png
Body ddff-icon-equip-body.png
Accessory 1
Accessory 2
Accessory 3
Accessory 4
Accessory 5
Accessory 6
Accessory 7
Accessory 8
Accessory 9
Accessory 10
Summon ddff-icon-summonstone.png
{{{dataBRV}}} {{{dataHP}}}
Bravery attacks
Ground Aerial
HP attacks
Ground Aerial

ddff-icon-equip%20ability.pngindicates a "Gear" extra ability or the use of CP / Equipment glitch. The total CP cost will assume the glitch is done.

Assist

Exdeath's assist data

Type Attack Startup Position Spawn Damage multiplier Effects
BRV Sword Dance 65F Ground Opponent 30 Wall Rush
BRV Hurricane 43F Air Opponent 2 x 6, 20 (32) Chase
HP Grand Cross 93F Ground Opponent 2 x 5 (10) Chase
HP Delta Attack 51F Air Opponent -- Block, Wall Rush


Assists

Exdeath works well with Aerith, Kuja and Yuna.

References


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