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Blodge is a technique in Dissidia 012 that allows a player to block and then dodge immediately afterwards. Similar to dash feints, blodge exploits an early input window during block to cancel into a dodge. This is a universal technique; Every character can do this.

Blodge is primarily used defensively as a form of option select. That means it can cover multiple offensive options within a short time frame, which is very useful in high level play. It can evade attacks, stagger opponents and remove certain high priority projectiles without taking damage. Exdeath can also take advantage of blodge to chain HP attacks and fill his assist gauge faster than anyone else.

How to perform

All characters can perform this, as long as they have a block and a dodge ability equipped. For example, have Ground Block and Ground Evasion equipped. The principle is identical to performing dash feints.

Press R . Keep holding R.
Now press Cross right after inputting R. Do not input both at the same time. It should be a sequence instead. You have 2 frames to do this input at 30 FPS, the game's frame rate. It is a very short time period, so it can be challenging to do.
When done correctly, a block sound effect / voice plays while a character dodges.

About the Timing (Frame Rate, for Veteran Players)

Historically this has been treated as a 4-frame timing, mostly because Dissidia 012's has been documented at 60 frames per second. Dissidia 012 primarily runs at 30 frames per second though; In-game replay function reveals that blodge can happen 2 frames after the block (which is frame 1). This may not mean much in practice, as the required timing is still quick and precise.

Applications

Blodge works against low priority attacks and certain HP projectiles. It cannot block mid priority attacks, or most HP attacks in general.

Pre-Emptive Defense: Blodge is most commonly used to defend against Melee Low priority bravery attacks. Since it can block and dodge, this increases the chances of defending correctly. If a blodge staggers the opponent, counterattacks are possible, such as Squall's Aerial Circle. If a blodge does not stagger, the dodge will happen regardless.

Stopping Approaches: Blodge can also stagger opponents using Ground Dash or Free Air Dash. For example, Sephiroth can use Shadow Flare and blodge opponents trying to approach with Free Air Dash. If blodge staggers the opponent, Sephiroth can retaliate with Heaven's Light. Please note, that the character must be close enough to the opponent to retaliate after a blodge. Sometimes it may be a good idea to not move too far with air dodges when using this technique.

Stopping EX Revenge Checkmates: Because blodge staggers opponents, assist characters can still hit the opponent and bypass EX Revenge checkmates.; If EX gauge depletion is equipped (e.g. Dismay Shock ), 1-hit HP attacks such as Kefka's Havoc Wing can blodge and bypass EX Revenge afterwards.

Removing HP Projectiles: Blodge can also remove certain Ranged High projectiles without taking damage. For example, it works against The Emperor's Flares, Terra's Meltdown and Zidane's Tidal Flame. When done correctly, the game displays a "Guard Crush" message while the character is dodging.; The timing is quite precise, it can take practice to do this consistently.; This does not work against all Ranged High attacks, such as Garland's Cyclone or Cloud of Darkness's Wide-Angle Particle Beam. The reason may have to do with the way projectiles' hit detection works. Cyclone is active all the time, while The Emperor's Flare detonates separately (or slower) once it gets close.

Assist Gauge and Mobility (Exdeath Only): Exdeath can cancel certain bravery and HP attacks' startup into a regular block. Since blodge cancels the block, Exdeath can use it to reposition quickly and repeat attacks to fill assist gauge very quickly. For example: Grand Cross > Blodge > Sword Dance > Blodge. With blodge, Exdeath becomes very difficult to catch and outpace in assist gauge economy.

Notes

Blodge does not work against Melee Mid, Ranged Mid or most HP attacks. In these cases, a blodge results in a stagger or a conventional guard crush instead.

If Precision Block extra ability is equipped, using blodge against higher priority attacks (e.g. Cloud Cross-slash) results in a Precision Block stagger.

If Precision Evasion extra ability is equipped, it can still activate. This is true against The Emperor's Flares, and it works even if blodge did not block anything.

Navigation

Dissidia 012 [duodecim] Final Fantasy
Playable characters	Bartz Klauser • Cecil Harvey • Cloud Strife • Cloud of Darkness • Feral Chaos • Exdeath • Firion • Gabranth • Garland • Gilgamesh • Golbez • Jecht • Kain Highwind • Kefka Palazzo • Kuja • Laguna Loire • Lightning • Onion Knight • Prishe • Sephiroth • Shantotto • Squall Leonhart • Terra Branford • Tidus • The Emperor • Tifa Lockhart • Ultimecia • Vaan • Warrior of Light • Yuna • Zidane Tribal
Other characters	Aerith Gainsborough • Chaos
First-timers	Change Log • FAQ • Glossary • Starter Guide
Resources	Combo Videos • List of Useful Info • Multiplayer Build Guide • Online Setup (PPSSPP) • Tier List • Tier List (Assist) • Trade Component Farming Guide • Translations
Battle mechanics	Aerial Recovery • Assist • Assist Gauge Charge • Battlegen • Block • Bravery • Chase • Dash • Dodge • EX • HP • Landing Lag • Quickmove • Wall Rush
Customization	Abilities • Accessories • Equipment • Special Effects • Statistic • Summons
Techniques	Blodge • Dash Feint • Dodge Punishment • Lock Off
Community rulesets	DC Ranked • Dissidence • Japan Ranked • Tournament Rules
Stages	Crystal Tower • Crystal World • Dream's End • Edge of Madness • Empyreal Paradox • Kefka's Tower • Lunar Subterrane • M.S. Prima Vista • Old Chaos Shrine • Order's Sanctuary • Orphan's Cradle • Pandaemonium • Pandaemonium - Top Floor • Phantom Train • Planet's Core • Sky Fortress Bahamut • The Rift • Ultimecia's Castle • World of Darkness
Data	Attack Priority • Equip Glitch • EX Burst Damage • Damage Formula • Frame Data • Glitches (Assist Storage Glitch) • Movement Speed • Music • Staff credits • Unlockables
Misc.	Dissidia 012 Prologus (Script)
Modding	DLC EDAT Reference

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+[[Category:Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy]] [[Category:Techniques (Dissidia 012)]]
-Blodge is a technique in which the player cancels a block into a [[Dodge_(Dissidia_012)|'''dodge''']] within the first four frames of the [[Block_(Dissidia_012)|'''blocking state''']]. It is a sort of an [https://glossary.infil.net/?t=Option%20Select '''option select'''], a sequence of inputs that can cover two defensive options within a short time frame. It is a powerful technique that will see use at higher levels of play, especially with Exdeath.
+[[File:012 blodge g.gif|frame]]
+Blodge is a technique in Dissidia 012 that allows a player to '''[[Block (Dissidia 012)|block]]''' and then '''[[Dodge (Dissidia 012)|dodge]]''' immediately afterwards. Similar to '''[[Dash feint|dash feints]]''', blodge exploits an early input window during block to {{keyword|cancel|cancel=1}} into a dodge. This is a universal technique; Every character can do this.
+Blodge is primarily used defensively as a form of {{keyword|option select|optionselect=1}}. That means it can cover multiple offensive options within a short time frame, which is very useful in high level play. It can evade attacks, stagger opponents and remove certain high priority projectiles without taking damage. {{012exd}} can also take advantage of blodge to chain HP attacks and fill his assist gauge faster than anyone else.
 == How to perform ==
-All characters can perform this, as long as they have a block and a dodge ability equipped. The principle is identical to performing [[Dash feint|'''Dash feints''']].
+All characters can perform this, as long as they have a block and a dodge ability equipped. For example, have Ground Block and Ground Evasion equipped. The principle is identical to performing '''[[Dash feint|dash feints]]'''.
-<br>'''1)''' Press R. Keep holding R.
-<br>'''2)''' Now press X right after inputting R. Do not input both at the same time. Instead, X should be right after R. You have '''4 frames to time this input'''.
+# Press R {{pspr}}. Keep holding R.
-<br>'''3)''' You have now cancelled a block into a dodge.
+# Now press Cross {{pspcro}} ''right'' after inputting R. Do not input both at the same time. It should be a sequence instead. You have 2 {{keyword|frames|frame=1}} to do this input at 30 FPS, the game's frame rate. It is a very short time period, so it can be challenging to do.
+# When done correctly, a block sound effect / voice plays while a character dodges.
+{{Spoilerbox
+|title=About the Timing (Frame Rate, for Veteran Players)
+|data=Historically this has been treated as a 4-frame timing, mostly because Dissidia 012's {{keyword|frame data|framedata=1}} has been documented at 60 frames per second. Dissidia 012 primarily runs at 30 frames per second though; In-game replay function reveals that blodge can happen 2 frames after the block (which is frame 1). This may not mean much in practice, as the required timing is still quick and precise.
+}}
 == Applications ==
-Blodge's most common use is using it to ''pre-emptively defend against a low priority bravery move''. When performed correctly, the player will automatically proceed to dodge regardless of the interaction's outcome, increasing their chances of defending properly. If a low priority bravery move connects while blocking, the opponent will get staggered. Should the opponent become staggered from this technique, the player can proceed to cancel their dodge's endlag with an aerial attack in an attempt to perform a counter attack.
-<br>As the player still cancels into a dodge, they are either bound to a specific direction if performed ''on the ground'' or they can influence their dodging direction freely ''midair''. Players may have to reduce their travelled air dodge distance to secure a counterattack upon staggering an opponent. A staggered opponent can still be hit by an assist character which can be used to bypass final EX Revenge situations or as a safer method to initiate a retaliation with a max distance air dodge.
+Blodge works against low priority attacks and certain HP projectiles. It cannot block mid priority attacks, or most HP attacks in general.
+;Pre-Emptive Defense
+:Blodge is most commonly used to defend against Melee Low priority bravery attacks. Since it can block and dodge, this increases the chances of defending correctly. If a blodge staggers the opponent, counterattacks are possible, such as {{012squ}}'s Aerial Circle. If a blodge does not stagger, the dodge will happen regardless.
+;Stopping Approaches
+:Blodge can also stagger opponents using Ground Dash or Free Air Dash. For example, {{012seph}} can use Shadow Flare and blodge opponents trying to approach with Free Air Dash. If blodge staggers the opponent, Sephiroth can retaliate with Heaven's Light. Please note, that the character must be close enough to the opponent to retaliate after a blodge. Sometimes it may be a good idea to not move too far with air dodges when using this technique.
+;Stopping EX Revenge Checkmates
+:Because blodge staggers opponents, assist characters can still hit the opponent and bypass EX Revenge {{keyword|checkmates|checkmate=1}}.
+:If EX gauge depletion is equipped (e.g. Dismay Shock {{accbas}}), 1-hit HP attacks such as {{012kef}}'s Havoc Wing can blodge and bypass EX Revenge afterwards.
+;Removing HP Projectiles
+:Blodge can also remove certain Ranged High projectiles without taking damage. For example, it works against {{012emp}}'s Flares, {{012ter}}'s Meltdown and {{012zid}}'s Tidal Flame. When done correctly, the game displays a "Guard Crush" message while the character is dodging.
+:The timing is quite precise, it can take practice to do this consistently.
+:This does not work against all Ranged High attacks, such as {{012gar}}'s Cyclone or {{012cod}}'s Wide-Angle Particle Beam. The reason may have to do with the way projectiles' hit detection works. Cyclone is {{keyword|active|active=1}} all the time, while The Emperor's Flare detonates separately (or slower) once it gets close.
+;Assist Gauge and Mobility (Exdeath Only)
+:Exdeath can {{keyword|cancel|cancel=1}} certain bravery and HP attacks' {{keyword|startup|startup=1}} into a regular block. Since blodge cancels the block, Exdeath can use it to reposition quickly and repeat attacks to fill assist gauge very quickly. For example: Grand Cross > Blodge > Sword Dance > Blodge. With blodge, Exdeath becomes very difficult to catch and outpace in assist gauge economy.
+== Notes ==
+Blodge does not work against '''[[Attack_Priority_(Dissidia_012)#Mid|Melee Mid]]''', Ranged Mid or most HP attacks. In these cases, a blodge results in a stagger or a conventional guard crush instead.
+If Precision Block extra ability is equipped, using blodge against higher priority attacks (e.g. {{012clo}} Cross-slash) results in a Precision Block stagger.
+If Precision Evasion extra ability is equipped, it can still activate. This is true against The Emperor's Flares, and it works even if blodge did not block anything.
+== See also ==
+* '''[[Dash feint|Dash Feint]]'''
-<br>Despite a [[Attack_Priority_(Dissidia_012)|'''regular block losing to Ranged High''']] moves that inflict guard crush, blodge can still be used to nullify such moves.
+{{navbox012}}