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)

Valiant BlowDark CannonShadow Lance

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ground (Paladin)

SlashLightning RiseDark Step

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

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

	Base damage	Startup frame	Type	Priority	EX Force
	3,3,5,4,4,11 (30)	43F	Physical	Melee Mid (first half), Melee Low (second half)	90
	Effects	CP (Mastered)	Cancels	Assist Gain (Hit)
	Chase, Block (Ranged Low)	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	Startup frame	Type	Priority	EX Force
	5,10, 1x2, 10 (27)	23F	Physical	Melee Low	90
	Effects	CP (Mastered)	Cancels	Assist Gain (Hit)
	Chase, job change	20 (10)
	Unlocked at level	Mastered at AP

[Close] Change job to Dark Knight during combo.

Aerial (Dark Knight)

Gravity BallNightfallPaladin Arts

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

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

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

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

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

[Mid] Change job to Paladin during combo.

Aerial (Paladin)

Radiant WingsSacred CrossSearchlight

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

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

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

HP Attacks

Ground

Soul EaterDark FlameShadow Bringer

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

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

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

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

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

Saint's FallPaladin ForceLuminous Shard

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

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

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

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

	Base damage	Startup frame	Type	Priority	EX Force
	--	63F	--	Ranged High	60
	Effects	CP (Mastered)	Cancels	Assist Gain (Hit)
	Paladin BRV damage +3%, Dark Knight BRV damage -3%	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