Squall Leonhart (Dissidia 012)

Info
Name	Squall Leonhart (スコール・レオンハート)
Original game	Final Fantasy VIII
Base ATK (LV100)
Base DEF (LV100)
Run Speed	5 (Above Average)
Dash Speed	77 (Average / Good)
Fall Speed	81 (Average)
Fall Speed Ratio After Dodge	38 (Average)
Fastest BRV
Fastest HP
1-Hit HP
HP Links
Command Block
Weapon	Swords, Daggers, Katanas, Guns
Armor	Shields, Bangles, Hats, Helms, Clothing, Light Armor, Large Shields, and Chestplates
Exclusive weapons	Revolver, Twin Lance, Punishment, Lionheart
Unlock
Alignment
Voice Actor (JP)
Voice Actor (ENG)

Strengths	Weaknesses

Overview

Squall is a flexible close range character who can engage from further away and approach from a variety of angles. Above average running speed, fast multi-part bravery attacks, strong anti-air, strong combo & meter drain potential and Ranged Low block properties, Squall has a lot going for him.

On the ground, he can hit people outside of their effective range to lead into combos, easily anti-air and catch their dodges as well as play the conventional close range interactions. Air combat is handled with good usage of air movement, single hit HPs and the infamous Beat Fang. Building assist meter is consistent, with fast bravery whiffs and retaliatory HPs when using Side by Side. EX generation is weak in the air, but finishing ground attacks and investing into EX Core absorption with his exclusive weapon can make up the difference. Due to his holding potential, Squall can work with a variety of assists, though HP follow-ups may suffer depending on position and assist choice.

Squall is versatile and relatively easy to use, but he can struggle to punish air dodges effectively against fall fallers such as Kefka or Prishe. Similiarly, fast running speed can make most of his moves whiff effortlessly. On top of that, his primary way of protecting himself after a dodge is clashing with a bravery attack. Combined with his floaty air dodges, the reliance on dodge cancels can put Squall at great risk for any approach attempts.

Squall is a high tier character. Barring a few unfavorable match-ups, his consistency, flexibility and ease of use make him a good pick for new and experienced players alike.

Build styles:

• Adamant Chains
• Side by Side
• EX Core
• Hybrid
• Depletion

Bravery Moves

Grounded Moves

During EX Mode, damage multipliers inside brackets [ ] hit twice instead of once.

	Base damage	Startup frame	Type	Priority	EX Force
	[3,3,5],9 (20) [31]	13F	Physical	Melee Low	30
	Effects	CP (Mastered)	Cancels	Assist Gain (Hit)
	Wall Rush	30 (15)
	Unlocked at level	Mastered at AP

[Close] Leap into the air. Quick launch, easy wall rush.

	Base damage	Startup frame	Type	Priority	EX Force
	[5,6,8,,10,5,5,16] (55) (110)	13F	Physical	Melee Low	90
	Effects	CP (Mastered)	Cancels	Assist Gain (Hit)
	Chase	30 (15)
	Unlocked at level	Mastered at AP

[Close] Repeated slashes. Short range; quick and powerful.

	Base damage	Startup frame	Type	Priority	EX Force
	10 (10)	33F	Magical	Ranged Low	0
	Effects	CP (Mastered)	Cancels	Assist Gain (Hit)
	-	30 (15)
	Unlocked at level	Mastered at AP

[Long] Fire one ice bullet. Long range, strong homing.

	Base damage	Startup frame	Type	Priority	EX Force
	each (3)	33F (furthest bolt appears first)	Magical	Ranged Low	each 9
	Effects	CP (Mastered)	Cancels	Assist Gain (Hit)
		30 (15)
	Unlocked at level	Mastered at AP

[Mid] Lightning that draws foes. Good start for combos

	Base damage	Startup frame	Type	Priority	EX Force
	6,6,6,6 each 6 (24+)	33F	Magical	Ranged Low, Mid (only thunder)	60~90
	Effects	CP (Mastered)	Cancels	Assist Gain (Hit)
	Chase	30 (15)
	Unlocked at level	Mastered at AP

[Mid] Magic barrage. Can combo without hitting.

Aerial Moves

	Base damage	Startup frame	Type	Priority	EX Force
	20 (20)	41F	Physical	Melee Mid	0
	Effects	CP (Mastered)	Cancels	Assist Gain (Hit)
	Wall Rush	30 (15)
	Unlocked at level	Mastered at AP

[Mid] Unleash heel drop. Slow start, fast movement.

	Base damage	Startup frame	Type	Priority	EX Force
	[3,5],7,[2x6,13] (40) [73]	15F	Physical	Melee Low	30
	Effects	CP (Mastered)	Cancels	Assist Gain (Hit)
	Wall Rush	30 (15)
	Unlocked at level	Mastered at AP

[Close] Float, then strike down foe. Short reach, but fast.

	Base damage	Startup frame	Type	Priority	EX Force
	each 1 x8,7 (15)	33F	Magical	Ranged Low	each 30
	Effects	CP (Mastered)	Cancels	Assist Gain (Hit)
	Wall Rush	30 (15)
	Unlocked at level	Mastered at AP

[Mid] Magic barrage. Can combo without hitting.

	Base damage	Startup frame	Type	Priority	EX Force
	each (5)	33F	Magical	Ranged Low	0
	Effects	CP (Mastered)	Cancels	Assist Gain (Hit)
	--	30 (15)
	Unlocked at level	Mastered at AP

[Long] Launch multiple fireballs. Normal speed, strong homing.

HP Moves

Ground

	Base damage	Startup frame	Type	Priority	EX Force
	--	43F	--	Ranged High	0
	Effects	CP (Mastered)	Cancels	Assist Gain (Hit)
	Magic block, wall rush, absorb	30 (15)
	Unlocked at level	Mastered at AP

[Close] Surround self with explosions. Block foe's spells.

	Base damage	Startup frame	Type	Priority	EX Force
	1 xN (max 50)	43F	Physical	Melee High	each 3
	Effects	CP (Mastered)	Cancels	Assist Gain (Hit)
	Wall rush	30 (15)
	Unlocked at level	Mastered at AP

[Mid] Rage-filled charge. Can aim with the analog stick.

	Base damage	Startup frame	Type	Priority	EX Force
	6, 1 x4 (10)	41F	Magical	Melee High	90
	Effects	CP (Mastered)	Cancels	Assist Gain (Hit)
		30 (15)
	Unlocked at level	Mastered at AP

[Mid] Chop with massive blade of light that flies forward.

Very strong tracking during start-up, good anti-air and dodge punishment tool.

	Base damage	Startup frame	Type	Priority	EX Force
	--	59F	--	Melee High	0
	Effects	CP (Mastered)	Cancels	Assist Gain (Hit)
	Wall rush	30 (15)
	Unlocked at level	Mastered at AP

[Long] Leap into a charge. Slow start, but very fast charge.

Aerial

	Base damage	Startup frame	Type	Priority	EX Force
	--	43F	--	Ranged High	0
	Effects	CP (Mastered)	Cancels	Assist Gain (Hit)
	Magic block, wall rush, absorb	30 (15)
	Unlocked at level	Mastered at AP

[Close] Surround self with explosions. Blocks foe's spells.

	Base damage	Startup frame	Type	Priority	EX Force
	--	59F	--	Melee High	0
	Effects	CP (Mastered)	Cancels	Assist Gain (Hit)
	Wall rush	30 (15)
	Unlocked at level	Mastered at AP

[Long] Leap into a charge. Slow start, but very fast charge.

EX Mode: Lionheart equipped!

Effects:

• Regen
• Critical Boost
• Lionheart (RANGE)
• Lionheart (HIT)

Lionheart (RANGE)

[Always active while in EX Mode] Transfers the heart of a lion to the weapon, increasing it's range.

Lionheart (HIT)

[Always active while in EX Mode] Pushes the weapon's specs to the limit, increasing the force of each blast.

EX Burst: Renzokuken

A flurry of attacks ending in one shattering blow. Watch your timing and press R when the cursor is in the frame.

Damage multiplier (initial)	Damage multiplier (rest)	Type
2,2 (4)	9x7, 13, 20 (96) (100 total)	Physical

Builds

Stats
HP	10299
CP	450
BRV	996
ATK	177
DEF	185
LUK	--
Max Booster	x3.5

Special Effect: Judgment of Lufenia

Equipment
Assist	Kuja
Weapon	Lionheart
Hand	Lufenian Shield
Head	Lufenian Helm
Body	Lufenian Armor
Accessory 1	Hyper Ring
Accessory 2	Zephyr Cloak
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

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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.

Use the CP glitch for Cavalier's Gear.

A general all-rounder build.

Stats
HP	9972
CP	450
BRV	877 (1052 with First to Victory)
ATK	178
DEF	185
LUK	--
Max Booster	x3.5

Special Effect: Adamant Chains

Equipment
Assist	Kuja
Weapon	Earthbreaker
Hand	Adamant Shield
Head	Adamant Helm
Body	Adamant Vest
Accessory 1	Muscle Belt
Accessory 2	Dismay Shock
Accessory 3	Battle Hammer
Accessory 4	Summon Unused
Accessory 5	Pre-EX Mode
Accessory 6	Pre-EX Revenge
Accessory 7	Aerial
Accessory 8	Tenacious Attacker
Accessory 9	First to Victory
Accessory 10	Back-Breaking Straw
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.

Weapon can be changed according to match-up or player preference.

This set primarily takes advantage of the added air dodge distance that the set bonus provides. Squall's air dodges leave him vulnerable with no strong options to cover them, so the additional dodge distance helps him stay safe and whiff punish.

Against Onion Knight, Jecht or Cloud, you may need to adjust the accessories to suit Side by Side special accessory for assist meter. Tenacious Attacker is not a necessity, but good to have. Hero's Essence for more CP, Winged Boots for banish traps, Glutton for characters with strong EX generation (e.g. Lightning, Shantotto).

Stats
HP	10299
CP	450
BRV	996
ATK	177
DEF	185
LUK	--
Max Booster	x5.3

Special Effect: Soul of Yamato

Equipment
Assist	Kuja
Weapon	Lionheart
Hand	Genji Shield
Head	Genji Helm
Body	Genji Armor
Accessory 1	Sniper Eye
Accessory 2	Dragonfly Orb
Accessory 3	Battle Hammer
Accessory 4	EX Core Present
Accessory 5	Summon Unused
Accessory 6	Pre-EX Mode
Accessory 7	Pre-EX Revenge
Accessory 8	Aerial
Accessory 9	Tenacious Attacker
Accessory 10	First to Victory
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.

Use the CP glitch for Cavalier's Gear.

Enhanced EX intake through EX cores.

Substitutes: Sniper Eye, Dragonfly Orb, Aerial and special accessories can be substituted according to player preference. First to Victory can be replaced with Dismay Shock. Previously mentioned substitutes are decent picks, such as Muscle Belt. With EX cores being your primary source for the meter, Together as One and Platinum Hourglass are not completely unviable.

Stats
HP	9971
CP	450
BRV	1453 (2179 with Hero's Seal)
ATK	176
DEF	182
LUK	--
Max Booster	x3.8

Special Effect: None

Equipment
Assist	Kuja
Weapon	Piggy's Stick
Hand	Hero's Shield
Head	Royal Crown
Body	Maximillian
Accessory 1	Sniper Eye
Accessory 2	Dismay Shock
Accessory 3	Battle Hammer
Accessory 4	BRV = 0
Accessory 5	Empty EX Gauge
Accessory 6	Pre-EX Mode
Accessory 7	Pre-EX Revenge
Accessory 8	Hero's Seal
Accessory 9	Together as One
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.

Use the CP glitch for Bard's Gear and Thief's Gear.

Recommended for small stages or even / favorable match-ups. With Together as One, Squall can whiff twice and already have one assist bar ready. Every time you stagger the opponent with LV2 Assist Change and hit them with Aerial Circle, you are also couple whiffs away from an assist bar. Meter lead can be easy to maintain to an extent.

Substitutes:

• Basic - Hyper Ring, Muscle Belt, Bravery Orb
• Booster - Large Gap in HP, Summon Unused, Grounded, Aerial, Assist
• Special - Blue Gem, Growth Egg, Great Gospel, Winged Boots, Hero's Essence, Badge of Trust.

Stats
HP	10298
CP	450
BRV	996
ATK	179
DEF	182
LUK	--
Max Booster	x6.9

Special Effect: Seal of Lufenia

Equipment
Assist	Yuna
Weapon	Lufenian Lance
Hand	Lufenian Dirk
Head	Lufenian Headband
Body	Maximillian
Accessory 1	Dismay Shock
Accessory 2	Battle Hammer
Accessory 3	BRV = 0
Accessory 4	Assist
Accessory 5	Summon Unused
Accessory 6	Pre-EX Mode
Accessory 7	Pre-EX Revenge
Accessory 8	Aerial
Accessory 9	Free choice
Accessory 10	Free choice
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.

Use the CP glitch for Hoplite's Gear, Thief's Gear, Bard's Gear and Cavalier's Gear.

Yuna's air bravery assist with Aerial Circle for maximum effect. Press Aerial Circle as the second brv hit lands to ensure a maximum amount of hits from Aerial Circle. Even though no additional damage occurs (aside from wall rush), each HP hit depletes meter.