The Emperor (Dissidia 012)

General	Starter Guide		Strategy
Matchups				Resources

Info
Name	The Emperor (皇帝)
Original game	Final Fantasy II
Base ATK (LV100)	110 (Average)
Base DEF (LV100)	112 (High)
Run Speed	8 (Below Average)
Dash Speed	81 (Below Average)
Fall Speed	97 (Slow)
Fall Speed Ratio After Dodge	44 (Slow)
Fastest BRV
Fastest HP
1-Hit HP
HP Links
Command Block
Weapon	Daggers, Poles, Rods, Staves
Armor	Bangles, Clothing, Hairpins, Hats, Headbands, Robes
Exclusive weapons	Diamond Mace, Demon's Rod, Mateus's Malice
Unlock
Alignment
Voice Actor (JP)
Voice Actor (ENG)

Strengths

Weaknesses

Traps and Keepaway: Emperor specializes in Traps and Keepaway, layering multiple projects into a space to create a literal minefield for the opponent to deal with Unique Win Condition: Starfall gives him a unique win condition in the form of a move that is unavoidable once it started, but takes time to be charged. This gives him a tool to force approaches and force them to interact with his traps in some way Defensive mixups: Low recovery on most of his moves, projectiles staying while getting hit and low dodge recovery give Emperor plenty of options after any move to keep the opponent guessing on how to approach him Assist Gain: A combination of low recovery moves, rotating them, Starfall lets Emperor quickly build assist meter while setting up his gameplan, often staying afloat in the meter economy

Polarizing matchups: Both a good and a bad thing. With all his upsides, Emperor lacks severely in rushdown, giving him the most polarizing matchup spread in the entire game. Some characters are outright denied with the right conditions and some give him absolute hell without stage counterpicks. Any character that can play around Starfall and traps requires a different approach to beat Polarizing stage strengths: Stages change The Emperor's gameplan harder than many other characters, requiring you to sometimes learn new effective strategies for some of the more unorthodox / smaller stages

Bravery Moves

Ground

BombardLandmineLight Crest (ground)Dynamite (ground)Thunder Crest

	Base damage	Startup frame	Type	Priority	EX Force
	5, 5 x 3 (20)	21F	Physical > Magical	Melee High	84
	Effects	CP (Mastered)	Cancels	Assist Gain (Hit)
	Chase	30 (15)
	Unlocked at level	Mastered at AP

[Close] Sweep with staff. Extra explosion damage on hit.

	Base damage	Startup frame	Type	Priority	EX Force
	each (35)	29F	Magical	Ranged Low	0
	Effects	CP (Mastered)	Cancels	Assist Gain (Hit)
	Absorb	30 (15)
	Unlocked at level	Mastered at AP

[Close] Lay mine. Multiples OK; they will persist a long time.

	Base damage	Startup frame	Type	Priority	EX Force
	each (7)	37F	Magical	Ranged Low	0
	Effects	CP (Mastered)	Cancels	Assist Gain (Hit)
	-	30 (15)
	Unlocked at level	Mastered at AP

[Mid] Draw vertical light sigil. Fires when foe enters range; large vertical range.

Version	Damage multiplier	Startup frame	Type	Priority	EX Force	Effects	CP (Mastered)
LV1	1 x 5, 25 (30)	43F	Magical	Ranged Low (Special when sticked on surface)	60+	Absorb, Wall Rush	30 (15)
LV2	1 x 7, 33 (40)	80F (charge), 3F (hitbox after shot)	Magical	Ranged Mid (Special when sticked on surface)	60+	Absorb, Wall Rush	-
LV3	1 x 10, 40 (50)	120F (charge), 3F (hitbox after shot)	Magical	Ranged High (Special when sticked on surface)	each hit 3	Absorb, Wall Rush	-

[Long] Emit bomb from staff that lands and draws in foe.

	Base damage	Startup frame	Type	Priority	EX Force
	2 x 17, 6 (40)	35F	Magical	Unblockable	60
	Effects	CP (Mastered)	Cancels	Assist Gain (Hit)
	Absorb	30 (15)
	Unlocked at level	Mastered at AP

[Mid] Draw sigil on the ground. Paralyzes foe when in range.

The bread and butter of The Emperor's ground game and combos. The bane of many close range characters' existence. The Emperor draws a large sigil that travels forward on the ground for a moment before activating. Bounces off of walls and outright stops at edges. The Emperor can turn and place the crest into any direction with lock off, if it's set on neutral circle input.

Thunder Crest has a bigger hitbox than what the sigil implies, and draws in characters and assists near it once activated. It can activate as soon as it's visible if the opponent's character or assist is near it.

The damage output is good as it is at 40 damage multiplier, but it becomes even more notable when used in tandem with Mine. The last hit sends at a decent upward angle for followups.

One of Thunder Crest's standout properties is that it stays even if he gets hit while casting it until it completely vanishes. And because it's unblockable, it overrides any attack and guard. It essentially shuts down any approach going through it, making it incredibly oppressive against some characters and greatly limiting their options. This gives The Emperor more time to set up other traps around him or change strategies.

Aerial

MineLight Crest (midair)Dynamite (midair)

	Base damage	Startup frame	Type	Priority	EX Force
	each (35)	23F	Magical	Ranged Low	0
	Effects	CP (Mastered)	Cancels	Assist Gain (Hit)
	Absorb	30 (15)
	Unlocked at level	Mastered at AP

[Close] Drop mine. Multiples OK; they will persist a long time.

	Base damage	Startup frame	Type	Priority	EX Force
	each (7)	37F	Magical	Ranged Low	0
	Effects	CP (Mastered)	Cancels	Assist Gain (Hit)
	-	30 (15)
	Unlocked at level	Mastered at AP

[Mid] Draw horizontal light sigil. Fires when foe enters range; faces opponent's direction.

Version	Damage multiplier	Startup frame	Type	Priority	EX Force	Effects	CP (Mastered)
LV1	1 x 5, 25 (30)	43F	Magical	Ranged Low (Special when sticked on surface)	60+	Absorb, Wall Rush	30 (15)
LV2	1 x 7, 33 (40)	80F (charge), 3F (hitbox after shot)	Magical	Ranged Mid (Special when sticked on surface)	60+	Absorb, Wall Rush	-
LV3	1 x 10, 40 (50)	120F (charge), 3F (hitbox after shot)	Magical	Ranged High (Special when sticked on surface)	each hit 3	Absorb, Wall Rush	-

[Long] Emit bomb from staff that lands and draws in foe.

Shares traits with the ground version.

HP Attacks

Ground

Starfall (ground)Flare (ground)Dreary Cell (ground)

	Base damage	Startup frame	Type	Priority	EX Force
	each (3)	521F	Magical	Unblockable	0
	Effects	CP (Mastered)	Cancels	Assist Gain (Hit)
	Absorb, Wall Rush, Block Low (Ranged)	30 (15)
	Unlocked at level	Mastered at AP

[Long] Call down giant meteor. Long cast. Aim with analog stick.

	Base damage	Startup frame	Type	Priority	EX Force
	-	35F	-	Ranged High	60
	Effects	CP (Mastered)	Cancels	Assist Gain (Hit)
	-	30 (15)
	Unlocked at level	Mastered at AP

[Mid] Gather globe of blue light that slowly homes in on opponent.

	Base damage	Startup frame	Type	Priority	EX Force
	-	69F (total), 43F (activation)	Magical	Unblockable	36/54/72
	Effects	CP (Mastered)	Cancels	Assist Gain (Hit)
	Absorb	30 (15)
	Unlocked at level	Mastered at AP

[Close] Set discreet light trap. Detonates when foe approaches.

Aerial

Starfall (midair)Flare (midair)Dreary Cell (midair)

	Base damage	Startup frame	Type	Priority	EX Force
	each (3)	521F	Magical	Unblockable	0
	Effects	CP (Mastered)	Cancels	Assist Gain (Hit)
	Absorb, Wall Rush, Block Low (Ranged)	30 (15)
	Unlocked at level	Mastered at AP

[Long] Call down giant meteor. Long cast. Aim with analog stick.

	Base damage	Startup frame	Type	Priority	EX Force
	-	35F	-	Ranged High	60
	Effects	CP (Mastered)	Cancels	Assist Gain (Hit)
	Wall Rush	30 (15)
	Unlocked at level	Mastered at AP

[Mid] Gather globe of red light that awaits remote detonation.

	Base damage	Startup frame	Type	Priority	EX Force
	-	69F (total), 43F (activation)	Magical	Unblockable	36/54/72
	Effects	CP (Mastered)	Cancels	Assist Gain (Hit)
	Absorb	30 (15)
	Unlocked at level	Mastered at AP

[Close] Set discreet light trap. Detonates when foe approaches.

EX Mode: Power of Hellfire!

Effects:

• Regen
• Critical Boost
• Blood Magic

Blood Magic

[Activates when HP attack hits] Absorbs HP equivalent to damage dealt.

EX Burst: Absolute Dominion

An attack that takes over the opponent's mind. Absorbs HP damage dealt. Enter the commands that display on screen.

Damage multiplier (initial)	Damage multiplier (rest)	Type
6, 13 (19)	16x4, 17 (100 total)	Magical

Builds

Builds here.

Side by SideBuild #2

Stats
HP	10172
CP	450
BRV	1157
ATK	177
DEF	186
LUK	61
Max Booster

Special Effect: Succubus' Soul

Equipment
Assist	Yuna
Weapon	Blood Sword (CP Glitch)
Hand	Sanguine Shield (CP Glitch)
Head	Blood Helm (CP Glitch)
Body	Blood Armor (CP Glitch)
Accessory 1	Earring
Accessory 2	Bravery Orb
Accessory 3	Dismay Shock
Accessory 4	Battle Hammer
Accessory 5	A Comrade's Vow
Accessory 6	Empty EX Gauge
Accessory 7	Pre-EX Mode
Accessory 8	Blue Gem
Accessory 9	Miracle Shoes
Accessory 10	Side by Side
Summon	Rubicante

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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.

Equip Master Protector extra ability.

Stats
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ATK
DEF
LUK
Max Booster

Special Effect:

Equipment
Assist
Weapon
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Head
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Accessory 7
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Accessory 10
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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.

Assist

The Emperor's assist data

Type	Attack	Startup	Position	Spawn	Damage multiplier	Effects
BRV	Thunder Crest	35F	Ground	Player	2 x 17, 6 (40)	Absorb
BRV	Mine	23F	Air	Opponent	35 each (up to 70)	Chase, Absorb
HP	Flare	35F	Ground	Player	-	-
HP	Flare	37F	Air	Opponent	-	Wall Rush

Assists

The Emperor works well with Tidus, Yuna and Jecht.