Cecil Harvey (Dissidia 012)

Info
Name	Cecil Harvey (セシル・ハーヴィ)
Original game	Final Fantasy IV
Base ATK (LV100)
Base DEF (LV100)
Run Speed	9 (Dark Knight, Slow) / 5 (Paladin, Above Average)
Dash Speed	81 (Dark Knight, Below Average) / 77 (Paladin, Average / Good)
Fall Speed	81 (Dark Knight, Average) / 89 (Paladin, Below Average)
Fall Speed Ratio After Dodge	39 (Dark Knight, Average) / 40 (Paladin, Average)
Fastest BRV
Fastest HP
1-Hit HP
HP Links
Command Block
Weapon	Axes, Greatswords, Swords
Armor	Gauntlets, Heavy Armor, Helms, Light Armor, Shields
Exclusive weapons	Dark Sword, Mythgraven Blade, Lustrous Sword, Lightbringer, Cimmerian Edge
Unlock
Alignment
Voice Actor (JP)
Voice Actor (ENG)

Strengths	Weaknesses

Overview

Cecil Harvey is a close / mid-range character who functions with two different movesets - Dark Knight and Paladin. Due to the risky nature of changing jobs and their distinct strengths, it is often recommended to focus on one job over the other. Cecil can whiff punish effectively from a variety of angles, has decent assist synergy and bravery damage output.

However he struggles to generate assist meter on whiff due to long start-ups, animation length and late cancel opportunities. EX generation is good for Paladin, but weaker in Dark Knight. With less than ideal speed and tracking, limited effective angles, difficulties staying safe and keeping up in meter economy, Cecil often takes relatively high risks for a lower return.

His arguably safer repertoire is restricted to ground (Dark Knight), which also does not often force his opponents to play into his strengths.

Cecil has been primarily a bottom tier character, with some hope for low tier status. Temper your expectations and you may discover a fun character for yourself.

Build styles:

• Side by Side (Dark Knight)
• EX (Paladin)

Bravery Attacks

Ground (Dark Knight)

	Base Damage	10,10,20 (40)
	Startup Frame	15F
	Damage Type	Physical
	Priority	Melee Low
	EX Force	30
	Effects	Wall rush
	Cancels
	Assist Gain (Hit)
	CP (Mastered)	20 (10)
	Unlocked at level	Mastered at AP

[Close] Jab foe with blade. Can send foe flying.

	Base Damage	1x4, 2x4, 3 (15)
	Startup Frame	41F
	Damage Type	Magical
	Priority	Ranged Low (forward), Ranged Mid (backward)
	EX Force	each 3
	Effects	Block (Ranged Low)
	Cancels
	Assist Gain (Hit)
	CP (Mastered)	20 (10)
	Unlocked at level	Mastered at AP

[Long] Draw foe with projectile. Good start for other combos.

	Base Damage	8, 7x6 (50)
	Startup Frame	35F
	Damage Type	Physical
	Priority	Melee High (close), Ranged Low (far)
	EX Force	~20
	Effects	Wall rush
	Cancels
	Assist Gain (Hit)
	CP (Mastered)	20 (10)
	Unlocked at level	Mastered at AP

[Mid] Throw weapon. Major damage if lands near opponent.

Ground (Paladin)

	Base Damage	10, 10 (20)
	Startup Frame	23F
	Damage Type	Physical
	Priority	Melee Low
	EX Force	90
	Effects	Chase
	Cancels
	Assist Gain (Hit)
	CP (Mastered)	20 (10)
	Unlocked at level	Mastered at AP

[Close] Hit foe upwards. Slow, but very accurate strike.

	Base Damage	3,3,5,4,4,11 (30)
	Startup Frame	43F
	Damage Type	Physical
	Priority	Melee Mid (first half), Melee Low (second half)
	EX Force	90
	Effects	Chase, Block (Ranged Low)
	Cancels
	Assist Gain (Hit)
	CP (Mastered)	20 (10)
	Unlocked at level	Mastered at AP

[Mid] Charge, then leap. Good start for midair attacks.

Contrary to what the description says in the game, it is not a good start for midair attacks. The slow startup time makes it impractical against vigilant players and chase limits viable assist combo conversions.

	Base Damage	5,10, 1x2, 10 (27)
	Startup Frame	23F
	Damage Type	Physical
	Priority	Melee Low
	EX Force	90
	Effects	Chase, job change
	Cancels
	Assist Gain (Hit)
	CP (Mastered)	20 (10)
	Unlocked at level	Mastered at AP

[Close] Change job to Dark Knight during combo.

Aerial (Dark Knight)

	Base Damage	7, 2x4 (15)
	Startup Frame	37F
	Damage Type	Magical
	Priority	Ranged Low
	EX Force	0
	Effects
	Cancels
	Assist Gain (Hit)
	CP (Mastered)
	Unlocked at level	Mastered at AP

[Mid] Fire off gravity ball. Good start for ground attacks.

	Base Damage	1 each, 24 (25+)
	Startup Frame	37F
	Damage Type	Physical
	Priority	Melee Low (falling), Ranged Mid (landing)
	EX Force	60+
	Effects	Chase
	Cancels
	Assist Gain (Hit)
	CP (Mastered)	20 (10)
	Unlocked at level	Mastered at AP

[Close] High-speed dive. Useful for quick descents.

	Base Damage	7, 2x4, 3x5 (30)
	Startup Frame	37F
	Damage Type	Magical
	Priority	Ranged Low
	EX Force	0
	Effects	Job change
	Cancels
	Assist Gain (Hit)
	CP (Mastered)	20 (10)
	Unlocked at level	Mastered at AP

[Mid] Change job to Paladin during combo.

Aerial (Paladin)

	Base Damage	3,3,7,6,6,6,9 (40)
	Startup Frame	19F
	Damage Type	Physical
	Priority	Melee Low
	EX Force	30
	Effects	Wall rush
	Cancels
	Assist Gain (Hit)
	CP (Mastered)	20 (10)
	Unlocked at level	Mastered at AP

	Base Damage	3x5, 5,10 (30)
	Startup Frame	21F
	Damage Type	Physical
	Priority	Melee Low
	EX Force	90
	Effects	Chase
	Cancels
	Assist Gain (Hit)
	CP (Mastered)	20 (10)
	Unlocked at level	Mastered at AP

	Base Damage	3x5 (15)
	Startup Frame	95F
	Damage Type	Magical
	Priority	Ranged Low
	EX Force	0
	Effects	--
	Cancels
	Assist Gain (Hit)
	CP (Mastered)	20 (10)
	Unlocked at level	Mastered at AP

HP Attacks

Ground

	Base Damage	4, 2x5, 6 (20)
	Startup Frame	39F
	Damage Type	Physical
	Priority	Melee High
	EX Force	30
	Effects	Wall rush
	Cancels
	Assist Gain (Hit)
	CP (Mastered)	30 (15)
	Unlocked at level	Mastered at AP

[Close] Stab fore and devour his soul. Limited height, quick strike.

	Base Damage	--
	Startup Frame	53F
	Damage Type	--
	Priority	Ranged High
	EX Force	0
	Effects	Wall rush
	Cancels
	Assist Gain (Hit)
	CP (Mastered)	30 (15)
	Unlocked at level	Mastered at AP

[Long] Summon dark fire. Slow speed, strong homing.

	Base Damage	10,10 (20)
	Startup Frame	13F
	Damage Type	Physical
	Priority	Melee High
	EX Force	30
	Effects	Wall rush, Dark Knight BRV damage +3%, Paladin BRV damage -3%
	Cancels
	Assist Gain (Hit)
	CP (Mastered)	30 (15)
	Unlocked at level	Mastered at AP

[Ultra-close] Dark sword slash. Dark Knight BRV damage +3%, Paladin BRV damage -3%.

Equipping Shadow Bringer will lock you out equipping the aerial Luminous Shard HP for the Paladin job.

Aerial

	Base Damage	1x3, 2, 1x2, 3 (10)
	Startup Frame	53F
	Damage Type	Physical
	Priority	Melee High
	EX Force	30
	Effects	Wall rush
	Cancels
	Assist Gain (Hit)
	CP (Mastered)	30 (15)
	Unlocked at level	Mastered at AP

[Mid] Focus light and charge. From afar, good vs. any height.

	Base Damage	2x5, 5 (15)
	Startup Frame	43F
	Damage Type	Both
	Priority	Ranged High (first hit), Melee High (other hits)
	EX Force	30
	Effects	Wall rush
	Cancels
	Assist Gain (Hit)
	CP (Mastered)	30 (15)
	Unlocked at level	Mastered at AP

[Close] Holy sword magic. Effective against any height.

	Base Damage	--
	Startup Frame	63F
	Damage Type	--
	Priority	Ranged High
	EX Force	60
	Effects	Paladin BRV damage +3%, Dark Knight BRV damage -3%
	Cancels
	Assist Gain (Hit)
	CP (Mastered)	30 (15)
	Unlocked at level	Mastered at AP

[Long] Shoot light projectiles. Paladin BRV damage +3%. Dark Knight BRV damage -3%.

Equipping Luminous Shard will lock you out equipping the grounded Shadow Bringer HP for the Dark Knight job.

EX Mode: Job Augment

Effects:

• Regen
• Critical Boost
• Proteus
• Inner Strength

Proteus

[Activate with R + Square] Bridles light and darkness to instantly change jobs without attacking.

Inner Strength

[Always active while in EX Mode] Each is 1.5 times as powerful.

EX Burst: Soul Shift

A chain of attacks combining the power of light and darkness. Enter the commands that appear on both sides of the screen at the same time.

Damage multiplier (initial)	Damage multiplier (rest)	Type
6,9 (15, DK)	15 (PA), 25 (DK), 7x2 (DK), 30 (PA) (99 total)	Both

About the Job System

Cecil has two jobs, but only has access to one of them at a time. To change jobs, either use Paladin Arts or Dark Step braveries, or grounded HP attack to access Dark Knight or aerial HP to access Paladin.

Jobs can be changed freely outside of attack animations during EX mode by pressing R+Square. This means Cecil often makes himself vulnerable in order to change movesets, making this adjustment rather risky for Cecil. Not only that, equipping Shadow Bringer or Luminous Shard HP attack locks Cecil out of equipping the other HP, further incentivising into dedicated Dark Knight or Paladin play.

Cecil ALWAYS starts a fight in Dark Knight form, meaning Paladin-focused players will have to perform an HP attack as soon as the match starts, or bide their time in Dark Knight form until they have an opportunity to change forms without being punished.

Builds

Stats
HP	9883
CP	450
BRV	1623
ATK	176
DEF	182
LUK	61
Max Booster	x3.5

Special Effect: None

Equipment
Assist	Jecht / Sephiroth / Yuna
Weapon	Piggy's Stick
Hand	Chainsaw
Head	Thornlet
Body	Maximillian
Accessory 1	Sniper Eye
Accessory 2	Dismay Shock
Accessory 3	Battle Hammer
Accessory 4	Empty EX Gauge
Accessory 5	Summon Unused
Accessory 6	Pre-EX Mode
Accessory 7	Pre-EX Revenge
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.

Use the CP glitch with Equip Machines and Bard's Gear.

Blue Gem and Miracle Shoes can be substituted with Together as One, Hero's Seal or Back-Breaking Straw (to offset Thornlet penalties).

Boosters "Grounded" and "BRV = 0" can enhance HP wall rush damage with a higher multiplier at the cost of lower base bravery.

Stats
HP	10299
CP	450
BRV	956 (1147 with First to Victory)
ATK	178
DEF	183
LUK	60
Max Booster	x3.0

Special Effect: Judgment of Lufenia

Equipment
Assist	Kuja / Aerith
Weapon	Cleaver
Hand	Lufenian Shield
Head	Lufenian Helm
Body	Lufenian Armor
Accessory 1	Hyper Ring
Accessory 2	Muscle Belt
Accessory 3	Dismay Shock
Accessory 4	Summon Unused
Accessory 5	Pre-EX Mode
Accessory 6	Pre-EX Revenge
Accessory 7	Opponent Summon Unused
Accessory 8	White Gem
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 with Ranger's Gear.

"Muscle Belt" basic accessory and "Opponent Summon Unused" booster can be substituted with what the player wants more.

Tenacious Attacker is not essential if Aerith assist is used. Hero's Essence can be used for additional Extra Abilities (critical hit rate). Winged Boots is good for banish trap stages.