Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy

Info
Name	Kefka Palazzo (ケフカ・パラッツォ)
Original game	Final Fantasy VI
Base ATK (LV100)	111 (High)
Base DEF (LV100)	110 (Low)
Run Speed	11.5 (Very Slow)
Dash Speed	81 (Below Average)
Fall Speed	67 (Fast)
Fall Speed Ratio After Dodge	13 (Fastest)
Fastest BRV
Fastest HP
1-Hit HP
HP Links
Command Block
Weapon	Instruments, Poles, Rods, Staves
Armor	Bangles, Clothing, Hats, Hairpins, Headbands, Ribbons, Robes
Exclusive weapons	Lamia's Flute, Nephilim Flute, Dancing Mad
Unlock
Alignment
Voice Actor (JP)
Voice Actor (ENG)

Strengths

Weaknesses

Damage - High attack stat, synergy with Side by Side , good damage multipliers on his staple braveries and combos ensure Kefka's damage output shines regardless of build. Range - If left unattended, Kefka can create presence anywhere in a stage, whether it's the gradually homing Waggly-Wobbly Firaga or Trine with infinite range. Mobility - One of the strongest Precision Jump users with it's speed and height. Fast fall speed makes air dodges significantly harder to punish. While dash speed is below average, it's more than enough to keep aggressive opponents occupied. Defensive play - Having ways to quickly create distance that is in service of his braveries, Kefka can dictate the pace of a match with reverse ground / air dashes. Momentum - In addition to damage, Kefka is in a great position to take advantage of any hits he gets by casting another Waggly-Wobbly Firaga, making it more difficult to challenge his defense. With Side by Side and LV2 Assist Change, Kefka can also retaliate with Havoc Wing, further cementing his advantage in meter economy. EX Mode - Casting two spells at once greatly amplifies his space control and damage output. Ultima comes out instantly.

Vulnerable to whiff punishment - Many of Kefka's bravery attacks have a long startup that can be punished with assist on reaction, or contested with a Free Air Dash. Despite having a great close range threat with the Scatter-Spray Blizzaga bravery, Kefka is still susceptible to counter attacks if it's dodged. Assist meter generation on whiff - Because Kefka does not have quick low commitment pokes, generating assist meter safely can be very difficult. EX generation on hit - Two of his staple braveries do not produce EX Force, often limiting his EX intake to EX cores, Extra-Crispy Firaga enders and occasional whiff punishes with Lickety-Split Thundagas. Reversing momentum - If the opponent is consistently intercepting Kefka's braveries with assist or offensive approaches, Kefka has to take big risks to stay alive. Small stages - By the same token, smaller stages like M.S. Prima Vista leave less room for Kefka to create space and cast spells safely.

Bravery Attacks

All of Kefka's bravery attacks have a ground and a midair version. Attack data is shared between both versions.

Scatter-Spray Blizzaga and Lickity-Split Thundaga have different damage multipliers when used during EX mode. These values are listed after the regular values and are highlighted in bold.

	Base Damage	5 x N, 25 (30+)
	Startup Frame	21F
	Damage Type	Magical
	Priority	Ranged Low
	EX Force	each 15 > 0
	Effects	Wall Rush
	Cancels
	Assist Gain (Hit)
	CP (Mastered)	30 (15)
	Unlocked at level	Mastered at AP

[Long] Drop ground-hugging ice. Ice quickly spins while homing.

	Base Damage	5, 6 x 6 (41) / 5, 6 x 6, 6 x 6 (77)
	Startup Frame	13F (1st) > 71F (spray)
	Damage Type	Magical
	Priority	Ranged Mid (1st), Ranged Low (spray)
	EX Force	0
	Effects	-
	Cancels
	Assist Gain (Hit)
	CP (Mastered)	30 (15)
	Unlocked at level	Mastered at AP

[Long] Fire large ice chunks that stop in midair and break into smaller pieces.

	Base Damage	each 15, up to 45
	Startup Frame	49F
	Damage Type	Magical
	Priority	Ranged Low
	EX Force	each 30
	Effects	Chase
	Cancels
	Assist Gain (Hit)
	CP (Mastered)	30 (15)
	Unlocked at level	Mastered at AP

[Mid] Shoot speedy fireball. Splits into 3 parts after firing.

	Base Damage	3 x 7 (21)
	Startup Frame	59F
	Damage Type	Magical
	Priority	Ranged Low (small) > Ranged Mid (big)
	EX Force	0
	Effects	-
	Cancels
	Assist Gain (Hit)
	CP (Mastered)	30 (15)
	Unlocked at level	Mastered at AP

[Long] Shoot slow fireball. Tenacious homing.

Starts as ranged low priority, then transforms into a ranged mid priority projectile. The projectile will fluctuate between the two priorities until it vanishes.

	Base Damage	each (15) / (10, EX mode)
	Startup Frame	35F
	Damage Type	Magical
	Priority	Ranged Low
	EX Force	each 30 / 21 (EX mode)
	Effects	Chase
	Cancels
	Assist Gain (Hit)
	CP (Mastered)	30 (15)
	Unlocked at level	Mastered at AP

[Mid] Call down lightning bolts. Farther away, the larger the bolt.

	Base Damage	each (10)
	Startup Frame	65F
	Damage Type	Magical
	Priority	Ranged Low
	EX Force	each 15
	Effects	Chase
	Cancels
	Assist Gain (Hit)
	CP (Mastered)	30 (15)
	Unlocked at level	Mastered at AP

[Long] Surround foe w/lightning. Press button to call more bolts.

	Base Damage	each 15, up to 75
	Startup Frame	35F (first appearence)
	Damage Type	Magical
	Priority	Ranged Low
	EX Force	each 30
	Effects	Chase
	Cancels
	Assist Gain (Hit)
	CP (Mastered)	30 (15)
	Unlocked at level	Mastered at AP

[Long] Rain fire from the skies that ricochets and flies at foe.

	Base Damage	15, 25
	Startup Frame	33F > 89F / 1F > 33F (EX mode)
	Damage Type	Magical
	Priority	Ranged Mid
	EX Force	30 > 0
	Effects	Wall Rush
	Cancels
	Assist Gain (Hit)
	CP (Mastered)	30 (15)
	Unlocked at level	Mastered at AP

[Mid] Cast the ultimate(?) spell. Causes huge blast...eventually.

HP Attacks

All of Kefka's HP attacks have a ground and a midair version, except Hyperdrive. Attack data is shared between both versions. Hyperdrive is only available on the ground.

	Base Damage	-
	Startup Frame	51F
	Damage Type	-
	Priority	Melee High
	EX Force	0
	Effects	Wall Rush
	Cancels
	Assist Gain (Hit)
	CP (Mastered)	30 (15)
	Unlocked at level	Mastered at AP

[Close] Attack with wings. Quick approach, useful vs. any height.

	Base Damage	-
	Startup Frame	63F, 91F, 143F (hitbox 3F after button release)
	Damage Type	-
	Priority	Unblockable
	EX Force	60
	Effects	-
	Cancels
	Assist Gain (Hit)
	CP (Mastered)	30 (15)
	Unlocked at level	Mastered at AP

[Long] Launch a column of flame along ground. Range depends on length of button hold.

Only available on the ground.

	Base Damage	-
	Startup Frame	73F
	Damage Type	-
	Priority	Ranged High
	EX Force	each 21
	Effects	-
	Cancels
	Assist Gain (Hit)
	CP (Mastered)	30 (15)
	Unlocked at level	Mastered at AP

[Long] Triangular spell appears in the air and attacks from 3 directions.

	Base Damage	-
	Startup Frame	89F
	Damage Type	-
	Priority	Ranged High
	EX Force	0
	Effects	-
	Cancels
	Assist Gain (Hit)
	CP (Mastered)	30 (15)
	Unlocked at level	Mastered at AP

[Long] Triangular spell appears in the air and attacks from 3 directions.

EX Mode: Power of Destruction!

Effects:

• Regen
• Critical Boost
• Glide
• Exhilarating Magic

Glide

[Activate by holding x in midair] Increases the magus power within to move freely through the air.

Exhilarating Magic

[Always active while in EX Mode] All spells become more chaotic - multiple projectiles, magic rebounds, and other unpredictable effects.

EX Burst: Light of Judgment

A light comes from the heavens, cleansiing all in its wake. Memorize the commands that display then enter them in order.

Damage multiplier (initial)	Damage multiplier (rest)	Type
8, 4, 4, 4 (20)	10 x 8 (80) (100 total)	Magical

Builds

Builds here.

Stats
HP
CP
BRV
ATK
DEF
LUK
Max Booster

Special Effect:

Equipment
Assist
Weapon
Hand
Head
Body
Accessory 1
Accessory 2
Accessory 3
Accessory 4
Accessory 5
Accessory 6
Accessory 7
Accessory 8
Accessory 9
Accessory 10
Summon

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Bravery attacks
Ground	Aerial
HP attacks
Ground	Aerial

indicates a "Gear" extra ability or the use of CP / Equipment glitch. The total CP cost will assume the glitch is done.

Stats
HP
CP
BRV
ATK
DEF
LUK
Max Booster

Special Effect:

Equipment
Assist
Weapon
Hand
Head
Body
Accessory 1
Accessory 2
Accessory 3
Accessory 4
Accessory 5
Accessory 6
Accessory 7
Accessory 8
Accessory 9
Accessory 10
Summon

{{{dataBRV}}} {{{dataHP}}}

Bravery attacks
Ground	Aerial
HP attacks
Ground	Aerial

indicates a "Gear" extra ability or the use of CP / Equipment glitch. The total CP cost will assume the glitch is done.

Assist

Kefka's assist data.

Type	Attack	Startup	Position	Spawn	Damage multiplier	Effects
BRV	Meteor	35F	Ground	Player	15 each (up to 75)	Chase
BRV	Extra-Crispy Firaga	49F	Air	Opponent	15 each (up to 45)	Chase
HP	Hyperdrive	143F	Ground	Opponent	-	Chase
HP	Havoc Wing	51F	Air	Opponent	-	Wall Rush