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


{{CharacterInfo
{{CharacterInfo
|portrait=https://resources.dissidia.wiki/ddff/portraits/ddff-port-kain.png
|name=Kain Highwind (カイン・ハイウインド)
|name=Kain Highwind (カイン・ハイウインド)
|origin=Final Fantasy IV
|origin=Final Fantasy IV
|weapon=Daggers, Greatswords, Katanas, Spears, Swords
|atk=110 (Average)
|armor=Shields, Gauntlets, Large Shields, Helms, Light Armor, Heavy Armor
|def=111 (Average)
|runspeed=8 (Below Average)
|runspeed=8 (Below Average)
|dash=81 (Below Average)
|dash=81 (Below Average)
|fall=67 (Fast)
|fall=67 (Fast)
|fallr=16 (Very 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
{{ProConTable
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}}
}}


== Overview ==
== Bravery Attacks ==
Kain Highwind is a playable character in Dissidia 012.
 
=== Ground ===
 
<tabber>
|-|Spiral Blow=
{{AbilityInfo
|damage=20
|startup=19F
|type=Physical
|priority=Melee Low
|ex=0
|effect=Wall Rush
|cp=30 (15)
}}
''[Close] Charge at opponent while spinning diagonally upwards.''
 
|-|Lance Burst=
{{AbilityInfo
|damage=2 x 6, 5, 15 (32)
|startup=29F
|type=Physical
|priority=Melee Low
|ex=90
|effect=Chase
|cp=30 (15)
}}
''[Mid] Stab w/lance and kick foe. Deal more damage when close.''
 
|-|Cyclone (ground)=
{{AbilityInfo
|damage=10
|startup=35F
|type=Physical
|priority=Ranged Low
|ex=0
|effect=-
|cp=30 (15)
}}
''[Long] Launch pockets of air at foe to send upwards.''
 
Can solo combo on hit from a distance.
 
</tabber>
 
=== Aerial ===
 
<tabber>
|-|Lance Barrage=
{{AbilityInfo
|damage=7, 8 + 2 x 4, 12/15 (35/30)
|startup=19F
|type=Physical
|priority=Melee Low
|ex=30 (Wall Rush) / 90 (Chase)
|effect=Chase, Wall Rush
|cp=30 (15)
}}
''[Close] Multiple lance thrusts. Change combo with analog stick.''
 
|-|Celestial Shooter=
{{AbilityInfo
|damage=2 x 4, 7 + 4, 4, 5, 12/15 (40/30)
|startup=21F
|type=Physical
|priority=Melee Low
|ex=30 (Wall Rush) / 90 (Chase)
|effect=Chase, Wall Rush
|cp=30 (15)
}}
''Quick upward lunge. Change combo with analog stick.''
 
|-|Crashing Dive=
{{AbilityInfo
|damage=1 x 7, 8 + 1x7, 6, 12/15 (40/30)
|startup=21F
|type=Physical
|priority=Melee Low
|ex=30 (Wall Rush) / 90 (Chase)
|effect=Chase, Wall Rush
|cp=30 (15)
}}
''[Dive] A spinning charge. Change combo with analog stick.''
 
|-|Cyclone (midair)=
{{AbilityInfo
|damage=10
|startup=35F
|type=Physical
|priority=Ranged Low
|ex=0
|effect=-
|cp=30 (15)
}}
''[Long] Launch pockets of air at foe to send upwards.''
 
</tabber>
 
== HP Attacks ==
 
=== Ground ===
 
<tabber>
 
|-|Jump=
 
{{AbilityInfo
|damage=2 x N
|startup=See table below
|type=Physical
|priority=Melee High
|ex=3 each
|effect=Wall Rush
|cp=40 (20)
}}
''[Close~Long] Pounce on foe. Charge to change its strength.''
 
=== Jump's frame data ===
{{AbilityInfoKain
|startup1=8F
|maxcharge1=After button release
|liftoff1=7F
|peak1=23F~41F
|landing1=51F
|startup2=32F
|maxcharge2=After button release
|liftoff2=9F
|peak2=27F~49F
|landing2=67F
|startup3=62F
|maxcharge3=After button release
|liftoff3=9F
|peak3=31F~57F
|landing3=79F
}}
 
|-|Dragon's Fang=
{{AbilityInfo
|damage=-
|startup=41F
|type=-
|priority=Melee High
|ex=0
|effect=Wall Rush
|cp=30 (15)
}}
''[Close] Stab foe with lance. Effective against any height.''
 
</tabber>
 
=== Aerial ===


=== Bravery Moves ===
<tabber>
==== Grounded Moves ====
|-|Rising Drive=
===== insert move here =====
{{AbilityInfo
|damage=2 x 32 (64)
|startup=49F
|type=Physical
|priority=Melee High
|ex=30
|effect=Wall Rush
|cp=30 (15)
}}
''[Rise] Spin lance charging upwards until hitting ceiling.''


|-|Sky Rave=
{{AbilityInfo
{{AbilityInfo
|damage=
|damage=2 x 37 (74)
|startup=
|startup=49F
|type=
|type=Physical
|priority=
|priority=Melee High
|ex=
|ex=30
|effect=
|effect=Wall Rush
|cp=
|cp=30 (15)
}}
}}
''[Dive] Barrel downwards with lance until hitting ground.''


''In-game description here.''
|-|Dragon's Fang (midair)=
{{AbilityInfo
|damage=-
|startup=41F
|type=-
|priority=Melee High
|ex=0
|effect=Wall Rush
|cp=30 (15)
}}
''[Close] Stab foe with lance. Effective against any height.''


Overview of the move here.
|-|Gungnir=
{{AbilityInfo
|damage=2 x 30 (60)
|startup=55F
|type=Physical
|priority=Ranged High
|ex=30
|effect=Wall Rush
|cp=30 (15)
}}
''[Mid] Throw energy infused lance. Flies until hitting stage.''


==== BRV to HP Attack (if exists) ====
</tabber>
===== insert move here =====


=== EX Mode: Holy Strength ===
= EX Mode: Holy Strength! =
Effects:
Effects:
* Regen
* Regen
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* Lancet
* 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''
''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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|type=Physical
|type=Physical
}}
}}
= Combos =
== Solo ==
== Assist ==
= Builds =
<tabber>
|-|Side by Side (Damage)=
{{Build
|hp=9971
|cp=450
|brv=957
|atk=181
|def=182
|luk=60
|booster=x7.4
|setbonus=Seal of Lufenia
|ast=Player Choice
|wpn=Highwind
|hand=Lufenian Dirk ([[CP_Glitch_(Dissidia_012)|'''CP Glitch''']])
|head=Lufenian Headband ([[CP_Glitch_(Dissidia_012)|'''CP Glitch''']])
|armor=Lufenian Vest
|acc1={{accbas}} Hyper Ring
|acc2={{accbas}} Muscle Belt
|acc3={{accbas}} Sniper Eye
|acc4={{accboo}} Large Gap in HP
|acc5={{accboo}} BRV = 0
|acc6={{accboo}} Empty EX Gauge
|acc7={{accboo}} Summon Unused
|acc8={{accboo}} Pre-EX Mode
|acc9={{accboo}} Pre-EX Revenge
|acc10={{accsp}} Side by Side
|summon=Rubicante
}}
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)
|-|Hybrid (EX)=
{{Build
|hp=9644
|cp=450
|brv=1075
|atk=68
|def=71
|luk=60
|booster=x3.5
|setbonus=Seal of Lufenia
|ast=Player Choice
|wpn=Heaven's Cloud
|hand=Lufenian Dirk ([[CP_Glitch_(Dissidia_012)|'''CP Glitch''']])
|head=Lufenian Hairpin ([[CP_Glitch_(Dissidia_012)|'''CP Glitch''']])
|armor=Lufenian Vest
|acc1={{accbas}} Muscle Belt
|acc2={{accbas}} Sniper Eye
|acc3={{accbas}} Dismay Shock
|acc4={{accboo}} Large Gap in HP
|acc5={{accboo}} Summon Unused
|acc6={{accboo}} Pre-EX Mode
|acc7={{accboo}} Pre-EX Revenge
|acc8={{accsp}} Tenacious Attacker
|acc9={{accsp}} Glutton
|acc10={{accsp}} First to Victory
|summon=Rubicante
}}
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).
</tabber>
= Assist =
== Kain's assist data ==
{{012Assist
|type1=BRV
|attack1=Lance Burst
|startup1=29F
|position1=Ground
|spawn1=Opponent
|damage1=2 x 6, 5, 15 (32)
|effect1=Chase
|type2=BRV
|attack2=Crashing Dive
|startup2=21F
|position2=Air
|spawn2=Opponent
|damage2=1 x 7, 8, 1 x 7, 6, 12 (40)
|effect2=Wall Rush
|type3=HP
|attack3=Jump
|startup3=62F
|position3=Ground
|spawn3=Opponent
|damage3=2xN
|effect3=Wall Rush
|type4=HP
|attack4=Dragon's Fang
|startup4=41F
|position4=Air
|spawn4=Opponent
|damage4=-
|effect4=Wall Rush
}}
== Assists ==
Kuja, Onion Knight.
= References =
<references />
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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.

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.

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

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.

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 ddff-icon-equip-weapon.png Highwind
Hand ddff-icon-equip-hand.png Lufenian Dirk (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 Hyper Ring
Accessory 2 accessory_basic.png Muscle Belt
Accessory 3 accessory_basic.png Sniper Eye
Accessory 4 accessory_booster.png Large Gap in HP
Accessory 5 accessory_booster.png BRV = 0
Accessory 6 accessory_booster.png Empty EX Gauge
Accessory 7 accessory_booster.png Summon Unused
Accessory 8 accessory_booster.png Pre-EX Mode
Accessory 9 accessory_booster.png Pre-EX Revenge
Accessory 10 accessory_special.png Side by Side
Summon ddff-icon-summonstone.png Rubicante
{{{dataBRV}}} {{{dataHP}}}
Bravery attacks
Ground Aerial
HP attacks
Ground Aerial

ddff-icon-equip%20ability.png 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)

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


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