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.

Upper BluesSolid BarrelBlizzard BarretThunder BarretFusillade

	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

<tabber> |-|Heel Crush=

	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.

|-|Beat Fang=

	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.

|-|Mystic Flurry=

	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.

|-|Fire Barret=

	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.

In-game description here.

Overview of the move here.

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