Jecht (Dissidia 012)/Builds

Jecht

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Overview

Jecht works with a variety of builds, including high base bravery + Side by Side , bravery boost on dodge and even Center of the World. He is especially known for being a strong user of Side by Side due to his lackluster EX generation on average and solo combo structure.

Jecht can be built for damage in two ways: High base bravery or raw bravery damage. High base bravery is more common, but wall rushes are important for both build styles. For matchup specific builds, Jecht can deviate from damage without compromising most of his key strengths.

Recommendations

Jecht is usually at his strongest with a Side by Side build, so that is a good place to start. A hybrid build with high base bravery is also good for general use. He doesn't need many builds for specific matchups; The most important specialized set would be bravery boost on dodge for The Emperor and, to a lesser extent, Ultimecia.

Build	Matchup
Bravery Boost on Dodge Ver A	The Emperor, Sephiroth
EX Core	Exdeath, Sephiroth
EX (Center of the World)	Cloud, Squall, Warrior of Light
Hybrid (Seal of Lufenia	Garland, Gilgamesh, Kain, Lightning, Shantotto, Tidus
Side by Side (High base BRV)	Firion, Golbez, Jecht, Kefka, Onion Knight, Squall, The Emperor, Tifa, Warrior of Light, Zidane

If you have room for only 1 Bravery Boost on Dodge / Block set, gaining BRV from dodges is more consistent in competition. Jecht Block is more efficient at generating BRV against multiple projectiles, but can be applied less often.

Bravery Boost on Dodge Ver A (vs Emperor)

Stats
HP	9972
CP	450
BRV	997
ATK	178
DEF	185
LUK	--
Max Booster	x8.2

Special Effect: Adamant Chains

Equipment
Assist	Tidus
Weapon	Adamant Knife
Hand	Adamant Shield
Head	Dueling Mask
Body	Adamant Vest
Accessory 1	Zephyr Cloak
Accessory 2	Heart's Ease
Accessory 3	Dismay Shock
Accessory 4	Large Gap in HP
Accessory 5	BRV > Base Value
Accessory 6	Large Gap in BRV
Accessory 7	Summon Unused
Accessory 8	Pre-EX Mode
Accessory 9	Pre-EX Revenge
Accessory 10	After 30 Seconds
Summon	Rubicante

Bravery attacks
Ground	Aerial
Jecht Block	Jecht Block
↑+ Jecht Rush	↑+ Jecht Stream
HP attacks
Ground	Aerial
Ultimate Jecht Shot	Jecht Beam
↑+ Jecht Beam	↑+ Jecht Blade
	↓+ Triumphant Grasp

indicates a "Gear" extra ability or the use of CP / Equipment glitch. The total CP cost will assume the glitch is done.

Build Overview

This build is one variant of the bravery boost on dodge concept. It is intended to be used against The Emperor.

The main goal is to accumulate bravery by dodging through The Emperor's traps and projectiles. HP damage is dealt with Jecht Beam, Dreary Cell trades, assist punish or otherwise capitalizing on his mistakes. This is not a strategy that will be executed quickly; The bravery boost from dodge is a bit low at first, but will rise considerably through consistent play.

This matchup is infamously difficult for Jecht, and this build can be changed in many ways to suit player preference. A Side by Side version gets another consistent x1.5 booster accessory and is fundamentally a bit different.

Booster Analysis

From the beginning of the match, four booster accessories are active.

x1.3 BRV > Base value

x1.3 Summon Unused

x1.4 Pre-EX Mode

x1.3 Pre-EX Revenge

Total multiplier x3.0

Dodge: 997 > 1110 (+113).

Block: 997 > 1037 (+40)

After 30 Seconds will activate shortly afterwards and remain active for the entire match.

x1.3 BRV > Base value

x1.3 Summon Unused

x1.4 Pre-EX Mode

x1.3 Pre-EX Revenge

x1.2 After 30 Seconds

Total multiplier x3.6

Dodge: 997 > 1117 (+120)

Block: 997 > 1043 (+46)

Finally, once Large Gap in HP and Large Gap in BRV are active, the bravery acquired from dodges and blocks is at its highest.

x1.5 Large Gap in HP / HP 100 %

x1.3 BRV > Base value

x1.5 Large Gap in BRV / No Damage

x1.3 Summon Unused

x1.4 Pre-EX Mode

x1.3 Pre-EX Revenge

x1.2 after 30 seconds

Total multiplier 8.2

Dodge: 997 > 1177 (+180)

Block: 997 > 1103 (+106)

Basic Abilities

Actions
Ground Evasion
Midair Evasion
Ground Block
Midair Block
Aerial Recovery
Recovery Attack
Controlled Recovery
Wall Jump
Air Dash
Free Air Dash
Ground Dash
Multi Air Slide
Free Air Dash Boost
Assist Gauge Up Dash
Speed Boost+
Jump Times Boost+
Ground Evasion Boost
Midair Evasion Boost
Evasion Boost
Descent Speed Boost

Support
Always Target Indicator
EX Core Lock On
Assist Lock On

Extra
Precision Evasion
Achy
Disable Counterattack
EXP to Assist
Master Guardsman

CP
450 / 450

CP Allocation

All 450 CP is used. If you want to free up points, consider removing Speed Boost+, Multi Air Slide, Master Guardsman.

Substitutes

Substitutes

Equipment / Ability	Substitute	Notes
After 30 Seconds	HP = 100 % HP < 50 %	Changing a x1.2 booster to a x1.5 booster is appealing, but HP = 100 % only works if Jecht can avoid HP damage consistently. Since Jecht is expected to take HP damage at some point in the match, this booster will eventually deactivate. HP < 50 % can be a consistent alternative, but with slightly lower booster multiplier (x1.4).
Dismay Shock Heart's Ease	Together as One	If boosters matter more to you, this is where a sacrifice has to be made. Together as One provides a good chunk of assist to help with Starfall pressure, and it doesn't lock the EX gauge. That means EX Cores remain viable for Jecht depending on where both characters are when it appears. The Emperor can also use Side by Side well and Jecht is expected to take HP damage at least once, so this is by no means a clear cut recommendation. Remember that Jecht Blocking with Heart's Ease equipped still adds up faster than Jecht Blocking without it.
Dismay Shock Heart's Ease	Vengeful Soul	Whenever Jecht reflects The Emperor's Flare, it can potentially hit Emperor for HP damage. Vengeful Soul adds Jecht's current bravery into the HP damage if it hits. This is not guaranteed to work even once in a match. If Jecht can accumulate bravery consistently, it can be used as part of Jecht's own pressure. In the best case scenario, a reflected Flare only needs to hit once...

Attacks (Staple)

Jecht uses most of his attacks, and they are all important. They are recommended regardless of matchup, stage or player preference.

Attacks (Flexible)

These attacks are great to have, but can be swapped or removed depending on matchup, stage or player preference.

Jecht Blade (ground)

Contrary to Jecht Beam, Jecht can combo into this HP. The combo route is different from his usual neutral 3rd chain, and it's usually not optimal. It does provide another way to aim for wall rush though. Other than that, raw grounded Jecht Blade can occupy space faster than aerial Jecht Blade would. This may be valuable in small stages, but it is still risky to throw out.

EX (Center of the World)

Stats
HP	11953
CP	450
BRV	956
ATK	181
DEF	182
LUK	60
Max Booster	x2.7

Special Effect:

Equipment
Assist	None
Weapon	Cleaver
Hand	Seydlitz
Head	Lufenian Headband
Body	Maximillian
Accessory 1	Pearl Necklace
Accessory 2	Dragonfly Orb
Accessory 3	Silver Hourglass
Accessory 4	Pendant
Accessory 5	Battle Hammer
Accessory 6	Empty Assist Gauge
Accessory 7	Pre-EX Revenge
Accessory 8	Pre-Assist
Accessory 9	Close to You
Accessory 10	Center of the World
Summon

Bravery attacks
Ground	Aerial
Jecht Block	Jecht Block
↑+ Jecht Rush	↑+ Jecht Stream
HP attacks
Ground	Aerial
Ultimate Jecht Shot	Jecht Beam
↑+ Jecht Beam	↑+ Jecht Blade
	↓+ Triumphant Grasp

indicates a "Gear" extra ability or the use of CP / Equipment glitch. The total CP cost will assume the glitch is done.

Build Overview

A completely EX-oriented build that sacrifices assist for stronger EX generation. The boosters are low, but consistent. Because there is no assist meter to manage, Jecht has more liberty in moving around, looking for interactions and EX Cores. Jecht Beams are preferred combo enders for EX.

Historically Center of the World builds have been a liability in competitive play and Jecht is no exception. However, his ability to function independently with HP links can make this build work for matchups he doesn't struggle in. Jecht may still have to land many full combos for an EX meter and there is no assist meter to save Jecht from mistakes. Smart use of a full EX gauge is paramount to success.

Basic Abilities

Actions
Ground Evasion
Midair Evasion
Ground Block
Midair Block
Aerial Recovery
Recovery Attack
Controlled Recovery
Wall Jump
Air Dash
Free Air Dash
Ground Dash
Multi Air Slide
Free Air Dash Boost
Assist Gauge Up Dash
Speed Boost++
Jump Times Boost+
Ground Evasion Boost
Midair Evasion Boost
Evasion Boost
Descent Speed Boost

Support
Always Target Indicator
EX Core Lock On
Assist Lock On

Extra
Precision Evasion
Disable Counterattack
EXP to HP
Master Guardsman

CP
445 / 450

CP Allocation

5 points are available for Auto Assist Lock On, Gambler's Spirit or Precision Jump. If more points are needed, consider removing Speed Boost++.

EX (Core)

Stats
HP	10299
CP	450
BRV	1335
ATK	179
DEF	184
LUK	63
Max Booster	x5.3

Special Effect: Soul of Yamato

Equipment
Assist	Kuja
Weapon	Piggy's Stick
Hand	Genji Shield
Head	Genji Helm
Body	Genji Armor
Accessory 1	Dragonfly Orb
Accessory 2	Bravery Orb
Accessory 3	Dismay Shock
Accessory 4	Battle Hammer
Accessory 5	EX Core Present
Accessory 6	Summon Unused
Accessory 7	Pre-EX Mode
Accessory 8	Pre-EX Revenge
Accessory 9	Aerial
Accessory 10	Together as One
Summon	Rubicante

Bravery attacks
Ground	Aerial
Jecht Block	Jecht Block
↑+ Jecht Rush	↑+ Jecht Stream
HP attacks
Ground	Aerial
Ultimate Jecht Shot	Jecht Beam
	↑+ Jecht Blade
	↓+ Triumphant Grasp

indicates a "Gear" extra ability or the use of CP / Equipment glitch. The total CP cost will assume the glitch is done.

Build Overview

An air-centric set with assist available for use against Exdeath and Sephiroth. Dragonfly Orb boosts EX Core absorption, but weakens assist gauge duration, so Together as One is used to offset it. TaO also weakens EX Force absorption, so Jecht must go for EX Cores to stay afloat with EX gauge. While approaching Exdeath is frantic and generates assist gauge over time, the worse gauge duration can deny a level 2 Assist Change if staggered.

High base bravery is to play around the high defense stat, so Bravery Orb is used to optimize damage during an assist combo. Battle Hammer is to stop LV2 Assist Change staggers against HPs or assist. In air oriented match-ups such as Exdeath Jecht does not need Jump Boosts, Speed Boosts and Jecht Beam (ground). That provides plenty of room for other abilities.

This is not a very common set, but a fine alternative in matchups where Jecht can consistently get EX Cores.

Basic Abilities

Actions
Ground Evasion
Midair Evasion
Ground Block
Midair Block
Aerial Recovery
Recovery Attack
Controlled Recovery
Wall Jump
Air Dash
Free Air Dash
Ground Dash
Free Air Dash Boost
Assist Gauge Up Dash
Jump Boost+
Jump Times Boost+
Ground Evasion Boost
Midair Evasion Boost
Evasion Boost
Descent Speed Boost

Support
Always Target Indicator
EX Core Lock On
Assist Lock On

Extra
Precision Evasion
EXP to HP
Master Protector

CP
400 / 450

CP Allocation

50 points are available for various abilities. Auto Assist Lock On is available, but also extra abilities like Achy+, Riposte and Counterattack. Since this build is only recommended for few matchups, the remaining abilities are up to player preference.

First Strike

Stats
HP	8761
CP	450
BRV	1723 (initial 2929)
ATK	179
DEF	183
LUK	60
Max Booster	x2.2

Special Effect: -

Equipment
Assist	Kuja
Weapon	Piggy's Stick
Hand	Chainsaw
Head	Thornlet
Body	Auto Crossbow
Accessory 1	Hyper Ring
Accessory 2	Muscle Belt
Accessory 3	Sniper Eye
Accessory 4	HP = 100 %
Accessory 5	HP is a Prime Number
Accessory 6	Blue Gem
Accessory 7	First to Victory
Accessory 8	Hero's Seal
Accessory 9	Together as One
Accessory 10	Side by Side
Summon	Rubicante

Bravery attacks
Ground	Aerial
Jecht Block	Jecht Block
↑+ Jecht Rush	↑+ Jecht Stream
HP attacks
Ground	Aerial
Ultimate Jecht Shot	Jecht Beam
↑+ Jecht Beam	↑+ Jecht Blade
	↓+ Triumphant Grasp

indicates a "Gear" extra ability or the use of CP / Equipment glitch. The total CP cost will assume the glitch is done.

Build Overview

This build leans into First Strike's 100 % critical hit rate for an intense initial damage build.

Against Exdeath with 187 defense (higher end of the spectrum), the FIRST Jecht Rush combo with Tidus assist will deal close to 8,000 HP damage with two wall rushes. Characters with lower base defense will absolutely get SHREDDED by this.

So what's the catch? If the opponent can avoid ground or a combo long enough, the strength of this build is compromised. That is a lot more common than what Jecht would like. Taking any HP damage will also disable the rare Prime Number booster, though that's not a big loss. The abnormally high base bravery and Side by Side ensure Jecht can at least stay somewhat competitive in case his win condition is not satisfied quickly. Use responsibly!

Basic Abilities

Actions
Ground Evasion
Midair Evasion
Ground Block
Midair Block
Aerial Recovery
Recovery Attack
Controlled Recovery
Wall Jump
Air Dash
Free Air Dash
Ground Dash
Multi Air Slide
Free Air Dash Boost
Assist Gauge Up Dash
Speed Boost+
Jump Times Boost+
Ground Evasion Boost
Midair Evasion Boost
Evasion Boost
Descent Speed Boost

Support
Always Target Indicator
EX Core Lock On
Assist Lock On

Extra
Precision Evasion
First Strike
Disable Counterattack
EXP to Assist
Best Dresser

CP
450 / 450

CP Allocation

All points are used.

Hybrid (Seal of Lufenia)

Stats
HP	9644
CP	480
BRV	1314
ATK	180
DEF	181
LUK	--
Max Booster	x3.3

Special Effect: Seal of Lufenia

Equipment
Assist	Kuja / Tidus
Weapon	Piggy's Stick
Hand	Lufenian Dirk
Head	Lufenian Hairpin
Body	Lufenian Jacket
Accessory 1	Sniper Eye
Accessory 2	Bravery Orb
Accessory 3	Battle Hammer
Accessory 4	BRV = 0
Accessory 5	Summon Unused
Accessory 6	Pre-EX Mode
Accessory 7	Pre-EX Revenge
Accessory 8	Hero's Essence
Accessory 9	Tenacious Attacker
Accessory 10	First to Victory
Summon	Rubicante

Bravery attacks
Ground	Aerial
Jecht Block	Jecht Block
↑+ Jecht Rush	↑+ Jecht Stream
HP attacks
Ground	Aerial
Ultimate Jecht Shot	Jecht Beam
↑+ Jecht Beam	↑+ Jecht Blade
	↓+ Triumphant Grasp

indicates a "Gear" extra ability or the use of CP / Equipment glitch. The total CP cost will assume the glitch is done.

Build Overview

An all-rounder build with stronger EX gauge depletion. Recommended against characters with good EX generation or long-winded match-ups involving EX such as Gabranth, Gilgamesh, Prishe, Lightning, Garland and Tidus.

Base bravery is comparable to the Side by Side build, but the key difference is that Bravery Orb is used to improve bravery recovery. That leaves less room for other things in a build, but the current loadout provides some flexibility in a few ways. There is wall rush HP damage, initial boost in First to Victory and higher max CP for more abilities. If that's not enough, the substitutes section can help.

Substitutes

Substitutes

Equipment / Ability	Substitute	Notes
First to Victory	Muscle Belt Glutton	If the initial boost is not needed, Muscle Belt can add damage. Glutton lets Jecht absorb EX all the time.
Hero's Essence	BRV = 0 Winged Boots Dismay Shock	BRV = 0 for stronger meter depletion, wall rush and base bravery recovery. The BRV recovery is least affected. Winged Boots if Jecht needs to deal with Banish Traps. Dismay Shock to double down on EX depletion.

If Seal of Lufenia set bonus' EX drain is not enough, you may swap one of the special accessories, BRV = 0 or Bravery Orb for Dismay Shock. The extra CP provided by Hero's Essence lets you equip more abilities with movement, critical hit rate boosts or stat increases. Depending on your preferences, First to Victory is also interchangeable. Glutton, Winged Boots and Muscle Belt are all good picks there.

Side by Side & high base BRV

Stats
HP	9376
CP	450
BRV	1393 (2089 initial)
ATK	179
DEF	183
LUK	--
Max Booster	x3.8

Special Effect: None

Equipment
Assist	Kuja / Aerith
Weapon	Piggy's Stick
Hand	Chainsaw
Head	Royal Crown
Body	Maximillian
Accessory 1	Muscle Belt
Accessory 2	Sniper Eye
Accessory 3	Dismay Shock
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

Bravery attacks
Ground	Aerial
Jecht Block	Jecht Block
↑+ Jecht Rush	↑+ Jecht Stream
HP attacks
Ground	Aerial
Ultimate Jecht Shot	Jecht Beam
↑+ Jecht Beam	↑+ Jecht Blade
	↓+ Triumphant Grasp

indicates a "Gear" extra ability or the use of CP / Equipment glitch. The total CP cost will assume the glitch is done.

The extra abilities are Peltast's Gear, Bard's Gear, Cavalier's Gear and Equip Machines.

Build Overview

Standard high base bravery with wall rush, a stable build for competition. Meter depletion is placed here, as are mobility boosts, initial BRV and assist gauge boosts. EX is unavailable since Side by Side is equipped.

The goal with this build is to hit hard and hit fast; The first wall rush combo with Hero's Seal is going to hit for over 3,000 HP. At base bravery, a solo combo with HP wall rush deals roughly 2,000 HP damage. Coupled with Side by Side's meter gain, that already creates a good health lead. Together as One kickstarts assist meter at the beginning and lets Jecht avoid committing to an attack for a longer period of time. Naturally, getting hit early will take the higher initial bravery away, but ideally the assist will be available to protect in worst case scenarios.

When doing a Kuja assist combo at base bravery, the bravery recovers fast enough for raw Jecht Blade to do base bravery damage (1393 + wall rush). Completing another solo combo is not usually required in these cases.

Basic Abilities

Actions
Ground Evasion
Midair Evasion
Ground Block
Midair Block
Aerial Recovery
Recovery Attack
Controlled Recovery
Wall Jump
Air Dash
Free Air Dash
Ground Dash
Multi Air Slide
Free Air Dash Boost
Assist Gauge Up Dash
Speed Boost++
Jump Times Boost+
Ground Evasion Boost
Midair Evasion Boost
Evasion Boost
Descent Speed Boost

Support
Always Target Indicator
EX Core Lock On
Assist Lock On

Extra
Precision Jump
Precision Evasion
Counterattack
Gambler's Spirit
Disable Counterattack
EXP to Assist

CP
445 / 450

CP Allocation

5 points are available for Auto Assist Lock-On. It allows charged attacks to automatically home in towards the opponent's assist. This does leave Jecht open for an opponent's attack though.

Substitutes

For an EX variant of this build, swap Side by Side and Together as One for Tenacious Attacker and / or Glutton . The Empty EX Gauge booster should also be replaced with something else.

Substitutes

Equipment / Ability	Substitute	Notes
Hero's Seal	Badge of Trust	Trades higher initial bravery for practically 2 assist bars at the beginning of a match. Useful in small stages or against opponents who can quickly establish momentum as well.
BRV = 0	Large Gap in HP	BRV = 0 has consistent uptime thanks to Jecht's combos, but it doesn't affect Muscle Belt . Use Large Gap in HP if you're looking for a small boost to all three basic accessories.
Counterattack & Precision Jump	Best Dresser / Master Guardsman	Counterattack is commonly nullified and Precision Jump is not a vital movement option for Jecht. If you're willing to unequip them, Best Dresser increases damage with +100 base BRV. Alternatively, Master Guardsman increases survivability with +1000 max HP.

Attacks (Staple)

Jecht often uses most of his attacks, and they are all staples. They are recommended regardless of matchup, stage or player preference.

Attacks (Flexible)

These attacks are great to have, but can be swapped or removed depending on matchup, stage or player preference.

Jecht Beam (ground)

Grounded Jecht Beam complements Jecht's poking, and is a good single hit HP with deceptively long active frames. Jecht cannot combo into this without assist, so if poking and countering with a quick HP is not a priority, it can be removed.

Jecht Blade (ground)

Contrary to Jecht Beam, Jecht can combo into this HP. The combo route is different from his usual neutral 3rd chain, and it's usually not optimal. It does provide another way to aim for wall rush though. Other than that, raw grounded Jecht Blade can occupy space faster than aerial Jecht Blade would. This may be valuable in small stages, but it is still risky to throw out.

Attacks (Avoid)

Generally not recommended due to being outclassed by other attacks or having little to no distinct utility.

Depending on the person, Jecht Blade (ground) belongs here instead of the "flexible" section. The 15 CP cost for it bleeds into other aspects of Jecht's build while being nonessential for his core gameplay.