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Kain
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Info

Name	Kain Highwind (カイン・ハイウインド)
Original game	Final Fantasy IV
Base ATK (LV100)	110 (Average)
Base DEF (LV100)	111 (Average)
Run Speed	8 (Below Average)
Dash Speed	81 (Below Average)
Fall Speed	67 (Fast)
Fall Speed Ratio After Dodge	16 (Very Fast)
Fastest BRV	19F (Spiral Blow, Lance Barrage)
Fastest HP	41F (Dragon's Fang)
1-Hit HP	Yes (Dragon's Fang)
HP Links	Yes (Combos only)
Command Block	No
Weapon	Daggers, Greatswords, Katanas, Spears, Swords
Armor	Shields, Gauntlets, Large Shields, Helms, Light Armor, Heavy Armor
Exclusive weapons	Black Dragon Spear, Holy Dragon Spear, Abel's Lance, Highwind
Unlock
Alignment	Cosmos
Voice Actor (JP)	Koichi Yamadera
Voice Actor (ENG)	Liam O'Brien

Overview

Kain Highwind is a playable character in Dissidia 012.

Strengths	Weaknesses

Bravery Attacks

Ground


Base damage	Startup frame	Type	Priority	EX Force
20	19F	Physical	Melee Low	0
Effects	CP (Mastered)	Cancels	Assist Gain (Hit)
Wall Rush	30 (15)
Unlocked at level	Mastered at AP

[Close] Charge at opponent while spinning diagonally upwards.


Base damage	Startup frame	Type	Priority	EX Force
2 x 6, 5, 15 (32)	29F	Physical	Melee Low	90
Effects	CP (Mastered)	Cancels	Assist Gain (Hit)
Chase	30 (15)
Unlocked at level	Mastered at AP

[Mid] Stab w/lance and kick foe. Deal more damage when close.


Base damage	Startup frame	Type	Priority	EX Force
10	35F	Physical	Ranged Low	0
Effects	CP (Mastered)	Cancels	Assist Gain (Hit)
-	30 (15)
Unlocked at level	Mastered at AP

[Long] Launch pockets of air at foe to send upwards.

Can solo combo on hit from a distance.

Aerial


Base damage	Startup frame	Type	Priority	EX Force
7, 8 + 2 x 4, 12/15 (35/30)	19F	Physical	Melee Low	30 (Wall Rush) / 90 (Chase)
Effects	CP (Mastered)	Cancels	Assist Gain (Hit)
Chase, Wall Rush	30 (15)
Unlocked at level	Mastered at AP

[Close] Multiple lance thrusts. Change combo with analog stick.


Base damage	Startup frame	Type	Priority	EX Force
2 x 4, 7 + 4, 4, 5, 12/15 (40/30)	21F	Physical	Melee Low	30 (Wall Rush) / 90 (Chase)
Effects	CP (Mastered)	Cancels	Assist Gain (Hit)
Chase, Wall Rush	30 (15)
Unlocked at level	Mastered at AP

Quick upward lunge. Change combo with analog stick.


Base damage	Startup frame	Type	Priority	EX Force
1 x 7, 8 + 1x7, 6, 12/15 (40/30)	21F	Physical	Melee Low	30 (Wall Rush) / 90 (Chase)
Effects	CP (Mastered)	Cancels	Assist Gain (Hit)
Chase, Wall Rush	30 (15)
Unlocked at level	Mastered at AP

[Dive] A spinning charge. Change combo with analog stick.


Base damage	Startup frame	Type	Priority	EX Force
10	35F	Physical	Ranged Low	0
Effects	CP (Mastered)	Cancels	Assist Gain (Hit)
-	30 (15)
Unlocked at level	Mastered at AP

[Long] Launch pockets of air at foe to send upwards.

HP Attacks

Ground


Base damage	Startup frame	Type	Priority	EX Force
2 x N	See table below	Physical	Melee High	3 each
Effects	CP (Mastered)	Cancels	Assist Gain (Hit)
Wall Rush	40 (20)
Unlocked at level	Mastered at AP

[Close~Long] Pounce on foe. Charge to change its strength.

Jump's frame data

Version	Startup / charge time	Max charge time = 180F	Liftoff	Peak	Landing
LV1	8F	After button release	7F	23F~41F	51F
LV2	32F	After button release	9F	27F~49F	67F
LV3	62F	After button release	9F	31F~57F	79F


Base damage	Startup frame	Type	Priority	EX Force
-	41F	-	Melee High	0
Effects	CP (Mastered)	Cancels	Assist Gain (Hit)
Wall Rush	30 (15)
Unlocked at level	Mastered at AP

[Close] Stab foe with lance. Effective against any height.

Aerial


Base damage	Startup frame	Type	Priority	EX Force
2 x 32 (64)	49F	Physical	Melee High	30
Effects	CP (Mastered)	Cancels	Assist Gain (Hit)
Wall Rush	30 (15)
Unlocked at level	Mastered at AP

[Rise] Spin lance charging upwards until hitting ceiling.


Base damage	Startup frame	Type	Priority	EX Force
2 x 37 (74)	49F	Physical	Melee High	30
Effects	CP (Mastered)	Cancels	Assist Gain (Hit)
Wall Rush	30 (15)
Unlocked at level	Mastered at AP

[Dive] Barrel downwards with lance until hitting ground.


Base damage	Startup frame	Type	Priority	EX Force
-	41F	-	Melee High	0
Effects	CP (Mastered)	Cancels	Assist Gain (Hit)
Wall Rush	30 (15)
Unlocked at level	Mastered at AP

[Close] Stab foe with lance. Effective against any height.


Base damage	Startup frame	Type	Priority	EX Force
2 x 30 (60)	55F	Physical	Ranged High	30
Effects	CP (Mastered)	Cancels	Assist Gain (Hit)
Wall Rush	30 (15)
Unlocked at level	Mastered at AP

[Mid] Throw energy infused lance. Flies until hitting stage.

EX Mode: Holy Strength!

Effects:

Regen
Critical Boost
Lancet

Lancet


Base damage	Startup frame	Type	Priority	EX Force
-	51F	-	Ranged High	60
Effects	CP (Mastered)	Cancels	Assist Gain (Hit)
EX Burst	-	Dodge, Air Dash	-
Unlocked at level 1	Mastered at - AP	[Activate with R + Square] Damage dealt absorbed as HP and immediately recovers spent BRV. Cancel action with Air Dash.

EX Burst: Dragoon's Pride

The ultimate dragoon jump. Repeatedly press command displayed on the screen to raise the gauge. The command will change twice at random

Damage multiplier (initial)	Damage multiplier (rest)	Type
20, 10 (30)	70 (100 total)	Physical

Combos

Solo

Assist

Builds

Stats
HP	9971
CP	450
BRV	957
ATK	181
DEF	182
LUK	60
Max Booster	x7.4

**Special Effect**: Seal of Lufenia
Equipment
Assist	Player Choice
Weapon	Highwind
Hand	Lufenian Dirk (CP Glitch)
Head	Lufenian Headband (CP Glitch)
Body	Lufenian Vest
Accessory 1	Hyper Ring
Accessory 2	Muscle Belt
Accessory 3	Sniper Eye
Accessory 4	Large Gap in HP
Accessory 5	BRV = 0
Accessory 6	Empty EX Gauge
Accessory 7	Summon Unused
Accessory 8	Pre-EX Mode
Accessory 9	Pre-EX Revenge
Accessory 10	Side by Side
Summon	Rubicante

{{{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.

A high damage build utilising bravery damage and wall rush for small stages with low ceiling. The maximum booster value of x7.4 activates with both Large Gap in HP and BRV = 0. x5.3 when Large Gap in HP is in effect, but not BRV = 0.

Substitutes

Basic: Hyper Ring for Battle Hammer (assist depletion) or Dismay Shock (enhanced EX depletion)

Stats
HP	9644
CP	450
BRV	1075
ATK	68
DEF	71
LUK	60
Max Booster	x3.5

**Special Effect**: Seal of Lufenia
Equipment
Assist	Player Choice
Weapon	Heaven's Cloud
Hand	Lufenian Dirk (CP Glitch)
Head	Lufenian Hairpin (CP Glitch)
Body	Lufenian Vest
Accessory 1	Muscle Belt
Accessory 2	Sniper Eye
Accessory 3	Dismay Shock
Accessory 4	Large Gap in HP
Accessory 5	Summon Unused
Accessory 6	Pre-EX Mode
Accessory 7	Pre-EX Revenge
Accessory 8	Tenacious Attacker
Accessory 9	Glutton
Accessory 10	First to Victory
Summon	Rubicante

{{{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.

A damage build without sacrificing EX absorption. Recommended for medium to large stages. x2.3 booster before Large Gap in HP activates.

Substitutes

Weapon: Cleaver

If you intend to use Aerith assist, use Cleaver instead. Heaven's Cloud serves well if you are comfortable doing his aerial bravery loops (in the corner).

Assist

Kain's assist data

Type	Attack	Startup	Position	Spawn	Damage multiplier	Effects
BRV	Lance Burst	29F	Ground	Opponent	2 x 6, 5, 15 (32)	Chase
BRV	Crashing Dive	21F	Air	Opponent	1 x 7, 8, 1 x 7, 6, 12 (40)	Wall Rush
HP	Jump	62F	Ground	Opponent	2xN	Wall Rush
HP	Dragon's Fang	41F	Air	Opponent	-	Wall Rush

Assists

Kuja, Onion Knight.

References

Navigation

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 [[Category:Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy]]
+{{012CharNavKain}}
 {{CharacterInfo
+|portrait=https://resources.dissidia.wiki/ddff/portraits/ddff-port-kain.png
 |name=Kain Highwind (カイン・ハイウインド)
 |origin=Final Fantasy IV
-|weapon=Daggers, Greatswords, Katanas, Spears, Swords
-|armor=Shields, Gauntlets, Large Shields, Helms, Light Armor, Heavy Armor
 |atk=110 (Average)
 |def=111 (Average)
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 |fall=67 (Fast)
 |fallr=16 (Very Fast)
-|exclusives=Black Dragon Spear, Holy Dragon Spear, Abel's Lance, Highwind
+|fastestbrv=19F (Spiral Blow, Lance Barrage)
+|fastesthp=41F (Dragon's Fang)
+|1hithp=Yes (Dragon's Fang)
+|hplinks=Yes (Combos only)
+|cmdblock=No
+|weapon=Daggers, Greatswords, Katanas, Spears, Swords
+|armor=Shields, Gauntlets, Large Shields,<br>Helms, Light Armor, Heavy Armor
+|exclusives=Black Dragon Spear, Holy Dragon Spear,<br>Abel's Lance, Highwind
+|unlock=
+|alignment=Cosmos
+|vajp=[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Koichi_Yamadera Koichi Yamadera]
+|vaeng=[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liam_O%27Brien Liam O'Brien]
 }}
+== Overview ==
+Kain Highwind is a playable character in Dissidia 012.
 {{ProConTable
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 |cons=
 }}
-== Overview ==
-Kain Highwind is a playable character in Dissidia 012.
 == Bravery Attacks ==
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 {{AbilityInfo
-|damage=2xN
+|damage=2 x N
 |startup=See table below
 |type=Physical
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 |-|Rising Drive=
 {{AbilityInfo
-|damage=2x32 (64)
+|damage=2 x 32 (64)
 |startup=49F
 |type=Physical
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 |-|Sky Rave=
 {{AbilityInfo
-|damage=2x37 (74)
+|damage=2 x 37 (74)
 |startup=49F
 |type=Physical
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 |-|Gungnir=
 {{AbilityInfo
-|damage=2x30 (60)
+|damage=2 x 30 (60)
 |startup=55F
 |type=Physical
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 </tabber>
-== EX Mode: Holy Strength ==
+= EX Mode: Holy Strength! =
 Effects:
 * Regen
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 * Lancet
-=== Lancet ===
+== Lancet ==
-''[Activate with R + Square] Damage dealt absorbed as HP and immediately recovers spent BRV. Cancel action with Air Dash.''
+{{AbilityInfo
+|image=https://dissidia.wiki/images/7/76/012_kain_lancet.jpeg
+|imgpos=36%
+|damage=-
+|startup=51F
+|type=-
+|priority=Ranged High
+|ex=60
+|effect=EX Burst
+|cp=-
+|cancels=Dodge, Air Dash
+|asthit=-
+|level=1
+|ap=-
+|gametext=[Activate with R + Square] <br>Damage dealt absorbed as HP and immediately recovers spent BRV. Cancel action with Air Dash.
+}}
+== EX Burst: Dragoon's Pride ==
+[[File:Ex_burst_kain.jpeg|400px|border]]
-=== EX Burst: Dragoon's Pride ===
 ''The ultimate dragoon jump. Repeatedly press command displayed on the screen to raise the gauge. The command will change twice at random''
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 }}
-== Builds ==
+= Combos =
+== Solo ==
+== Assist ==
+= Builds =
 <tabber>
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 |ast=Player Choice
 |wpn=Highwind
-|hand=Lufenian Dirk
+|hand=Lufenian Dirk ([[CP_Glitch_(Dissidia_012)|'''CP Glitch''']])
-|head=Lufenian Headband
+|head=Lufenian Headband ([[CP_Glitch_(Dissidia_012)|'''CP Glitch''']])
 |armor=Lufenian Vest
 |acc1={{accbas}} Hyper Ring
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 |summon=Rubicante
 }}
-Use the [[CP Glitch (Dissidia 012)|'''CP Glitch''']] for Thief's Gear and Bard's Gear.
 A high damage build utilising bravery damage and wall rush for small stages with low ceiling. The maximum booster value of x7.4 activates with ''both'' Large Gap in HP and BRV = 0. x5.3 when Large Gap in HP is in effect, but not BRV = 0.
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 |ast=Player Choice
 |wpn=Heaven's Cloud
-|hand=Lufenian Dirk
+|hand=Lufenian Dirk ([[CP_Glitch_(Dissidia_012)|'''CP Glitch''']])
-|head=Lufenian Hairpin
+|head=Lufenian Hairpin ([[CP_Glitch_(Dissidia_012)|'''CP Glitch''']])
 |armor=Lufenian Vest
 |acc1={{accbas}} Muscle Belt
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 |summon=Rubicante
 }}
-Use the [[CP Glitch (Dissidia 012)|'''CP Glitch''']] for Thief's Gear and Bard's Gear.
 A damage build without sacrificing EX absorption. Recommended for medium to large stages. x2.3 booster before Large Gap in HP activates.
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 </tabber>
-== Assist ==
+= Assist =
-Kain's assist data.
+== Kain's assist data ==
 {{012Assist
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 |position1=Ground
 |spawn1=Opponent
-|damage1=2x6, 5, 15 (32)
+|damage1=2 x 6, 5, 15 (32)
 |effect1=Chase
 |type2=BRV
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 |position2=Air
 |spawn2=Opponent
-|damage2=1x7, 8, 1x7, 6, 12 (40)
+|damage2=1 x 7, 8, 1 x 7, 6, 12 (40)
 |effect2=Wall Rush
 |type3=HP
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 |effect4=Wall Rush
 }}
+== Assists ==
+Kuja, Onion Knight.
+= References =
+<references />
+{{navbox012}}
+{{roadmap012kain}}