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Cecil
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Info

Name	Cecil Harvey (セシル・ハーヴィ)
Original game	Final Fantasy IV
Base ATK (LV100)	109 (Low / +2 as Dark Knight, High)
Base DEF (LV100)	111 (Average / +2 as Paladin, Very High)
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	15F (Valiant Blow)
Fastest HP	13F (Shadow Bringer)
1-Hit HP	Dark Flame Luminous Shard
HP Links	Yes (Combos only)
Command Block	No
Weapon	Axes, Greatswords, Swords
Armor	Gauntlets, Heavy Armor, Helms, Light Armor, Shields
Exclusive weapons	Dark Sword, Mythgraven Blade, Lustrous Sword Lightbringer, Cimmerian Edge
Unlock	Default
Alignment	Cosmos
Voice Actor (JP)	Shizuma Hodoshima
Voice Actor (ENG)	Yuri Lowenthal

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)

Strengths	Weaknesses

Bravery Attacks

Ground (Dark Knight)


	Base Damage	40 (10, 10, 20)
	Startup Frame	15F
	Damage Type	Physical
	Priority	Melee Low
	EX Force	30
	Effects	Wall Rush
	Cancels	Dodge
	Assist Gain (Hit)
	CP (Mastered)	20 (10)
[Close] Jab foe with blade. Can send foe flying.	Unlocked at level	Mastered at AP


	Base Damage	15 (1 x 4, 2 x 4, 3)
	Startup Frame	41F
	Damage Type	Magical
	Priority	Ranged Low (forward) Ranged Mid (backward)
	EX Force	each 3
	Effects	Block (Ranged Low)
	Cancels	Dodge
	Assist Gain (Hit)
	CP (Mastered)	20 (10)
[Long] Draw foe with projectile. Good start for other combos.	Unlocked at level	Mastered at AP


	Base Damage	50 (8, 7 x 6)
	Startup Frame	35F
	Damage Type	Physical
	Priority	Melee High (close) Ranged Low (far)
	EX Force	~20
	Effects	Wall Rush
	Cancels	Dodge
	Assist Gain (Hit)
	CP (Mastered)	20 (10)
[Mid] Throw weapon. Major damage if lands near opponent.	Unlocked at level	Mastered at AP

Ground (Paladin)


	Base Damage	20 (10, 10)
	Startup Frame	23F
	Damage Type	Physical
	Priority	Melee Low
	EX Force	90
	Effects	Chase
	Cancels	Dodge (Whiff) Attack or Dash (On Hit)
	Assist Gain (Hit)
	CP (Mastered)	20 (10)
[Close] Hit foe upwards. Slow, but very accurate strike.	Unlocked at level	Mastered at AP


	Base Damage	30 (3, 3, 5, 4, 4, 11)
	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)
[Mid] Charge, then leap. Good start for midair attacks.	Unlocked at level	Mastered at AP

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	27 (5, 10, 1 x 2, 10)
	Startup Frame	23F
	Damage Type	Physical
	Priority	Melee Low
	EX Force	90
	Effects	Chase, Job Change
	Cancels
	Assist Gain (Hit)
	CP (Mastered)	20 (10)
[Close] Change job to Dark Knight during combo.	Unlocked at level	Mastered at AP

Aerial (Dark Knight)


	Base Damage	15 (7, 2 x 4)
	Startup Frame	37F
	Damage Type	Magical
	Priority	Ranged Low
	EX Force	0
	Effects	Wall Rush
	Cancels	Dodge
	Assist Gain (Hit)
	CP (Mastered)	20 (10)
[Mid] Fire off gravity ball. Good start for ground attacks.	Unlocked at level	Mastered at AP


	Base Damage	25+ (1 each hit, 24 finish)
	Startup Frame	37F
	Damage Type	Physical
	Priority	Melee Low (falling) Ranged Mid (landing)
	EX Force	60+
	Effects	Chase
	Cancels	Dodge
	Assist Gain (Hit)
	CP (Mastered)	20 (10)
[Close] High-speed dive. Useful for quick descents.	Unlocked at level	Mastered at AP

Dark Knight attacks do not produce much EX force, but comboing into Nightfall can provide 60+ EX if the descent has room to travel.


	Base Damage	30 (7, 2 x 4, 3 x 5)
	Startup Frame	37F
	Damage Type	Magical
	Priority	Ranged Low
	EX Force	0
	Effects	Job Change
	Cancels	Dodge
	Assist Gain (Hit)
	CP (Mastered)	20 (10)
[Mid] Change job to Paladin during combo.	Unlocked at level	Mastered at AP

Paladin Arts lets Cecil transition to Paladin job, but all projectiles are Ranged Low priority. While the Paladin projectile (Searchlight) comes out faster with this attack, Cecil can be hit out of this move that leaves him stationary and vulnerable for a long time. Use from afar or during assist combos. Both projectiles can combo into air attacks on hit.

Aerial (Paladin)


	Base Damage	40 (3, 3, 7, 6, 6, 6, 9)
	Startup Frame	19F
	Damage Type	Physical
	Priority	Melee Low
	EX Force	30
	Effects	Wall Rush
	Cancels	Dodge
	Assist Gain (Hit)
	CP (Mastered)	20 (10)
[Close] Splendid swordplay. Long reach, fast strike speed.	Unlocked at level	Mastered at AP


	Base Damage	30 (3 x 5, 5, 10)
	Startup Frame	21F
	Damage Type	Physical
	Priority	Melee Low
	EX Force	90
	Effects	Chase
	Cancels	Dodge
	Assist Gain (Hit)
	CP (Mastered)	20 (10)
Vertical charge. Direction depends on position.	Unlocked at level	Mastered at AP


	Base Damage	15 (3 x 5)
	Startup Frame	95F
	Damage Type	Magical
	Priority	Ranged Low
	EX Force	0
	Effects	-
	Cancels	Dodge
	Assist Gain (Hit)
	CP (Mastered)	20 (10)
[Long] Launch magic orb. Orb fires projectiles. Effective vs. any height, good diversion.	Unlocked at level	Mastered at AP

Be wary of using Searchlight near walls and ceilings, as the catalyst AND the projectiles can vanish if they collide with physical stage objects. "Paladin Arts" attack suffers from the same issue.

HP Attacks

Ground


	Base Damage	20 (4, 2 x 5, 6)
	Startup Frame	39F
	Damage Type	Physical
	Priority	Melee High
	EX Force	30
	Effects	Wall Rush
	Cancels	Dodge
	Assist Gain (Hit)
	CP (Mastered)	30 (15)
[Close] Stab fore and devour his soul. Limited height, quick strike.	Unlocked at level	Mastered at AP


	Base Damage	-
	Startup Frame	53F
	Damage Type	-
	Priority	Ranged High
	EX Force	0
	Effects	Wall Rush
	Cancels	Dodge
	Assist Gain (Hit)
	CP (Mastered)	30 (15)
[Long] Summon dark fire. Slow speed, strong homing.	Unlocked at level	Mastered at AP

Dark Flame is reactable, but stays on the field for a few seconds and has decent tracking throughout the active period.

Dark Flame can adjust it's tracking, so if Auto Assist Lock On is enabled, it can protect Cecil against slower ground assists


	Base Damage	20 (10, 10)
	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	Dodge
	Assist Gain (Hit)
	CP (Mastered)	30 (15)
[Ultra-close] Dark sword slash. Dark Knight BRV damage +3%, Paladin BRV damage -3%.	Unlocked at level	Mastered at AP

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

Aerial


	Base Damage	10 (1 x 3, 2, 1 x 2, 3)
	Startup Frame	53F
	Damage Type	Physical
	Priority	Melee High
	EX Force	30
	Effects	Wall Rush
	Cancels	Dodge
	Assist Gain (Hit)
	CP (Mastered)	30 (15)
[Mid] Focus light and charge. From afar, good vs. any height.	Unlocked at level	Mastered at AP


	Base Damage	15 (2 x 5, 5)
	Startup Frame	43F
	Damage Type	Both
	Priority	Ranged High (first hit) Melee High (other hits)
	EX Force	30
	Effects	Wall Rush
	Cancels	Dodge
	Assist Gain (Hit)
	CP (Mastered)	30 (15)
[Close] Holy sword magic. Effective against any height.	Unlocked at level	Mastered at AP

Using Paladin Force right after connecting with Searchlight activates the homing followup attacks even if Paladin Force would've otherwise missed.


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

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

As Ranged High priority, Luminous Shard will prevent Cecil from staggering during LV2 Assist Change. This relative safety is about all the move has going for it though, only worth consideration for Paladin-oriented playstyles.

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 attack is 1.5 times as powerful.

EX Burst: Face 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), 7 x 2 (DK), 30 (PA) (99 total)	Both

Unique Mechanic: Job System

Dark Knight (Ground)
Paladin (Midair)

Cecil has two jobs, but only has access to one of them at a time. To change jobs, use an attack that transitions into the other job. Dark Step or Paladin Arts braveries can only be done Dark Knight and Paladin jobs respectively. HP attacks on the other hand are always available and change Cecil's job depending on if he's grounded or not. Ground HP attacks change to a Dark Knight job, while midair HP attacks change to a Paladin job.

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

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.

Combos

Main article: Cecil (Combos)

Solo

Cecil has a couple combo starters with both jobs, which can lead to bravery and HP follow-ups alike. Most of his attacks can be used as follow-ups, so Cecil has rather flexible combo routing. Cecil's most reliable starters (Dark Cannon & Searchlight) are telegraphed low priority projectiles, so he may need assist to do these combos more consistently.

Dark Knight

Dark Knight can combo with either Dark Cannon or Paladin Arts. Dark Cannon leads to other Dark Knight melee attacks, while Paladin Arts leads to Paladin attacks. Cecil gets decent damage with Dark Cannon starters, but its low damage can vary due to how projectiles move. On average, Dark Cannon can deal four hits (3x3, 3 / 9 total).

Condition	Combo	Base Damage	EX	Notes

Projectile starter
Ground

Dark Cannon > Valiant Blow

49+ WR

42+

Base Damage (Breakdown): 9 > 40 + WR	Opponent Assist (Comrade's Vow): ???	EX Force (Breakdown): 3, 3, 3, 3 > 30
Basic bravery combo with high damaging wall rush ender.

Projectile starter
Ground

Dark Cannon > Shadow Bringer / Soul Eater

29 + HP WR

42

Base Damage (Breakdown): 9 > 20 + HP WR	Opponent Assist (Comrade's Vow): ???	EX Force (Breakdown): 3, 3, 3, 3 > 30
Basic HP combo with wall rush potential. Shadow Bringer ender is prioritized over Soul Eater since it has higher knockback.

Projectile starter
Air

Paladin Arts > Paladin Force

45 + HP WR

30

Base Damage (Breakdown): 30 > 15 + HP WR	Opponent Assist (Comrade's Vow): ???	EX Force (Breakdown): 0 > 30
Solo HP combo that also wall rushes on the ground. Good for ground assist combos. Paladin Force has slightly higher bravery damage output compared to Saint's Fall, and it also has better vertical tracking in close range, making this combo easier to land.

Paladin

Cecil's combos expand considerably with Slash and Searchlight. Slash provides a few good Paladin combos on the ground. Searchlight also supports both jobs (and in EX Mode), and Cecil can do more if the opponent is on the ground. With Searchlight, Cecil can also go for the hit glitch with Paladin Force as means to do HP damage in the neutral.

Condition	Combo	Base Damage	EX	Notes

Punish starter
Ground

Slash > Free Air Dash > Radiant Wings

60 + WR

120

Base Damage (Breakdown): 20 > 40 + WR	Opponent Assist (Comrade's Vow): ???	EX Force (Breakdown): 90 > 30
Ground combo into a wall rush. Cancel Slash's recovery into Free Air Dash and close the gap to follow up with Radiant Wings.

Punish starter
Ground

Slash > Free Air Dash > Sacred Cross

50

180

Base Damage (Breakdown): 20 > 30	Opponent Assist (Comrade's Vow): ???	EX Force (Breakdown): 90 > 90
Ground combo with higher EX generation.

Projectile starter

Searchlight > Paladin Force

30 + HP WR

30

Base Damage (Breakdown): 15 > 15 + HP WR	Opponent Assist (Comrade's Vow): ???	EX Force (Breakdown): 0 > 30
Solo HP combo that also wall rushes on the ground. Good for ground assist combos. Paladin Force has slightly higher bravery damage output compared to Saint's Fall, but it also has far superior tracking after Searchlight connects. Naturally, the bravery damage is slightly reduced if Cecil has to close the distance with the attack first.

Assist

Dark Knight

Cecil can convert off of wall rush, first part of a bravery attack or by initiating chase. Dark Knight primarily converts off of the first two, while Paladin can also convert off of chase.

Note that Dark Flame can wall rush in stages with low ceiling such Pandaemonium - Top Floor and M.S. Prima Vista!

* Valiant Blow (1st part) - Jecht - Dark Cannon - Valiant Blow / Shadow Lance / Shadow Bringer / Soul Eater

Shadow Lance / HP (wall rush) - Jecht - Dark Cannon - Valiant Blow / Shadow Lance / Shadow Bringer / Soul Eater
Shadow Lance / HP (wall rush) - Jecht - Paladin Arts - Radiant Wings / Sacred Cross / Paladin Force
Gravity Ball (wall rush) - Jecht - dodge cancel forward - Paladin Arts - dodge cancel - Paladin Force
Gravity Ball (wall rush) - Jecht - ground dash - Dark Flame
Paladin Arts (dark sphere) - Jecht - Dark Cannon - Valiant Blow / Shadow Lance / Shadow Bringer / Soul Eater

The same principles apply as with Jecht assist, except ground wall rush off of Gravity Ball requires a wall for follow-ups. Yuna holds for a shorter amount of time as well.

Valiant Blow (1st part) - Yuna - Dark Cannon - BRV / HP
Shadow Lance / HP (wall rush) - ground dash if at a distance - Dark Cannon - BRV / HP
Valiant Blow / HP (wall rush) - ground dash if at a distance - jump - Paladin Arts - dodge cancel - BRV / HP

Due to the assist's knockback, ending combos in Paladin Force is often most reliable. Shadow Bringer can help in safely transitioning back to Dark Knight, however.

Valiant Blow 2nd part + Assist call upon inputting 2nd part - assist teleport - Paladin Force
Valiant Blow 2nd part + Assist call upon inputting 2nd part - lock off - assist teleport - turn around to face opponent - Paladin Arts - BRV / HP
Shadow Bringer - Assist call after second hit of Shadow Bringer - assist teleport - Paladin Force
Valiant Blow / Shadow Lance / HP (wall rush) - Sephiroth - Paladin Force

Paladin

Chase sequences allow Cecil to trap the opponent inside Aerith's Seal Evil or brute force an HP attack via chase. What Cecil loses in EX depletion on assist hit, he makes up for it with opportunities to set up solo combos and accumulate bravery or inflict HP damage.

Any grounded wall rush Aerith combo can be followed up with a Searchlight solo combo or an HP attack. This creates a lot of variance, but they all do the same things as they normally would - The Slash solo combo adds bravery damage or EX depending on the ender (Radiant Wings or Sacred Cross respectively), but landing an HP is also an option with Paladin Force or even Shadow Bringer.

Note, that if an opponent does not evade a chase HP attack during an Aerith setup, they can get wall rushed when close to a wall or a corner. This will net Cecil HP damage on top of the assist combo.

Ground

Slash solo combos also serve as assist combo starters for Aerith, so the damage and EX gain differ with the starter. Slash > Free Air Dash > Radiant Wings is more damage, while Slash > Free Air Dash > Sacred Cross is more EX.

Starter	Combo	Damage	EX Force	Notes	Video
Lightning Rise	--	30 (3, 3, 5, 4, 4, 11)	90	Not often used due to Lightning Rise's shortcomings, but Cecil can follow up after setting up Aerith assist with a chase HP.	--
Lightning Rise	Aerith > Chase > Chase HP > opp dodged > Searclight > Paladin Force	60 + HP WR (30 > 3x5 > 2x5, 5)	135 (90, 15 chase, 30)	Chase setup. Call Aerith before the chase prompt appears, then proceed to enforce an HP attack on the opponent.	video
Slash > Free Air Dash > Radiant Wings	--	60 (10, 10, 3, 3, 7, 6, 6, 6, 9 + WR)	120 (90, 30)	Higher damaging starter combo.	--
Slash > Free Air Dash > Radiant Wings	Aerith > WR > Searchlight (right before landing) > Land > Searchlight (hit) > Slash > Free Air Dash > Radiant Wings	135 + WR (3x5 > 10, 10 > 40 + WR)	240 (120, 0, 90, 30)	Bravery damage.	video
Slash > Free Air Dash > Sacred Cross	--	50 (10, 10, 3x5, 5, 10)	180 (90, 90)	No wall rush, Sacred Cross ender prioritizes EX Force generation.	--
	Aerith > Chase > Chase HP > opp dodged > Searchlight > Sacred Cross	95 (50 > 3x5 > 3x5, 5, 10)	285 (180, 15 chase, 0, 90)	EX focused combo with no HP at the end.	video
	Aerith > Chase > Chase HP > opp dodged > Searchlight > Paladin Force	80 + HP(50 > 3x5 > 2x5, 5)	225 (180, 15 chase, 30)	HP ender sacrifices brv damage and EX.	video
Dark Step	--	27 (5, 10, 1x2, 10)	90	Chase setup. Call Aerith before Cecil becomes grounded, then initiate chase.	--
Dark Step	Aerith > Land > Chase > Chase HP > opp dodged > Searchlight > Paladin Force	57 (27, 3x5 > 2x5, 5 + HP WR)	135 (90, 15 chase, 0, 30)	--	video

Aerial

Starter	Combo	Damage	EX Force	Notes	Video
Sacred Cross	--	30 (3x5, 5, 10)	90	Air combo starter. Doesn't require a wall and Sacred Cross is one of Cecil's better aerial moves, which will see use often.	--
	Aerith > Chase > Chase HP > Opp dodged > Aerith (hit) > Searchlight > Paladin Force	60 + HP WR (3x5, 5, 10 > 3x5 > 2x5, 5 + HP WR)	135 (90, 15 chase, 30)	Air chase setup into a solo HP combo. Aerith must be called quickly after Sacred Cross' last hit, because of the early chase prompt.	video
	Aerith > Chase > Chase HP > Opp dodged > Aerith (hit) > Searchlight > Sacred Cross	75 (3x5, 5, 10 > 3x5 > 3x5, 5, 10)	195 (90, 15 chase, 90)	Air chase setup into solo BRV combo. Ending the combo with Sacred Cross generates a lot more EX Force.	video
	Aerith > Empty Chase > WR (ground) > Aerith (hit) > Jump > Searchlight > Land > Slash > Free Air Dash > Sacred Cross	95 (3x5, 5, 10 > 3x5 > 10, 10 > 3x5, 5, 10)	270 (90, 0, 90, 90)	Air-to-ground assist combo with a solo combo ender. This one has highest EX gain. Must be near ground for empty chase to cause wall rush. Delay the chase a little bit to force the grounded wall rush from higher altitude.	video
Radiant Wings	--	40 + WR (3, 3, 7, 6, 6, 6, 9 + WR)	30	Wall Rush. Aerith is too slow to convert off of Radiant Wings' first part unless done pre-emptively as a punish.	--
	Aerith > WR > Searchlight > Paladin Force	65 + HP WR (40 + WR > 3x5 > 2x5, 5 + HP WR)	60 (30, 0, 30)	Wall Rush, basic assist combo into HP. Call Aerith after last hit, but before wall rush happens.	video
	Aerith > WR > Searchlight (right before landing) > Land > Slash > Free Air Dash > Radiant Wings	115 + WR (40 + WR > 3x5 > 10, 10 > 40 + WR)	150 (30, 0, 90, 30)	Wall Rush. Slash combo that prioritises bravery damage.	video

* Searchlight - Tidus (air) - BRV / HP

Radiant Wings (1st part) - Tidus (air) - BRV / HP
Radiant Wings (wall rush) - Tidus (ground) - dodge cancel - Searchlight - land on ground and approach - Slash - Free Air Dash cancel and dash for a split second - Radiant Wings or Sacred Cross
Sacred Cross (near wall) - Assist call - empty chase - BRV / Paladin Force
Sacred Cross (above opponent on the ground) - empty chase - Tidus (ground) - Free Air Dash - Searchlight - land on ground and approach
Slash - Free Air Dash cancel and dash for a split second - Radiant Wings or Sacred Cross
Dark Step (1st part) - Tidus - BRV / HP

* Searchlight - Yuna (air) - Free Air Dash if at a distance - BRV / HP

Radiant Wings (1st part) - Yuna (air) - BRV / HP

Radiant Wings (right before wall rush) - Yuna (air) - BRV / HP. Being closer to ground makes Yuna more likely to connect.

Sacred Cross (near wall) - Assist call - empty chase - BRV / Paladin Force

Dark Step (1st part, near wall) - Yuna (air) - BRV / HP

Paladin Force (after BRV damage, but before HP hit) - Yuna (air) - Sacred Cross (if far from ground) / Paladin Force (if close to ground)

Builds

Stats
HP	9883
CP	450
BRV	1623
ATK	176
DEF	182
LUK	61
Max Booster	x3.8

**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	BRV = 0
Accessory 5	Empty EX Gauge
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.

Assists

Cecil Assist Data

Type	Attack	Startup	Position	Spawn	Damage multiplier	Effects
BRV	Shadow Lance	35F	Ground	Opponent	8, 7 x 6 (up to 50)	Wall Rush
BRV	Radiant Wings	19F	Air	Opponent	3, 3, 7, 6, 6, 9	Wall Rush
HP	Soul Eater	39F	Ground	Opponent	4, 2 x 5, 6 (20)	Wall Rush
HP	Saint's Fall	53F	Air	Opponent	1 x 3, 2, 1 x 2, 3 (10)	Wall Rush

Synergies (Dark Knight)

Fast whiff punishes, converts off of Cecil's key moves and wall rush, sets up solo combos and lets him transition into Dark Knight from Paladin on hit as part of a combo.

Whiff punishes and more notably, easy knockback cancels. With assist meter, Cecil won't have to rely on wall rushes for assist conversions.

Ranged Low priority that isn't staggered by LV2 Assist Change, converts off of key moves, wall rush and often works within Cecil's effective range in smaller stages.

Assists (Paladin)

Lets Cecil combo Sacred Cross into an HP by initiating a chase at the cost of no EX depletion on hit. As such, can set up solo combos anywhere. Combos safely into Luminous Shard without being staggered by LV2 Assist Change.

Fastest whiff punisher in the air with less air combo potential, but ground assist can wall rush on the ground for extended solo combos.

Air conversions have restrictions, but doesn't stagger from LV2 Assist Change. Works well when playing near the ground.

References

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Other characters	Aerith Gainsborough • Chaos
First-timers	Change Log • FAQ • Glossary • Starter Guide
Resources	Combo Videos • Customization Guide (Online) • List of Useful Info • Online Setup (PPSSPP) • Tier List • Tier List (Assist) • Trade Component Farming Guide • Translations
Battle mechanics	Aerial Recovery • Assist • Assist Gauge Charge • Battlegen • Block • Bravery • Chase • Dash • Dodge • EX • HP • Landing Lag • Quickmove • Wall Rush
Customization	Abilities • Accessories • Equipment • Special Effects • Statistic • Summons
Techniques	Blodge • Dash Feint • Dodge Punishment • Lock Off
Community rulesets	DC Ranked • Dissidence • Japan Ranked • Tournament Rules
Stages	Crystal Tower • Crystal World • Dream's End • Edge of Madness • Empyreal Paradox • Kefka's Tower • Lunar Subterrane • M.S. Prima Vista • Old Chaos Shrine • Order's Sanctuary • Orphan's Cradle • Pandaemonium • Pandaemonium - Top Floor • Phantom Train • Planet's Core • Sky Fortress Bahamut • The Rift • Ultimecia's Castle • World of Darkness
Data	Attack Priority • CP Glitch • EX Burst Damage • Damage Formula • Frame Data • Glitches (Assist Storage Glitch) • Movement Speed • Music • Staff credits • Unlockables
Misc.	Dissidia 012 Prologus (Script)
Modding	DLC EDAT Reference

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Page	Completed	In progress	To-do	Score
General				27 / 86
Pros / Cons			Write strengths and weaknesses.	/ ?
Overview / Character Data	Rewritten overview and strengths and weaknesses.			2 / 2
Bravery Attacks	Ability info, images and overviews.			5 / 5
HP Attacks	Ability info, images and overviews.			5 / 5
EX Mode	Basic info, images and overviews.		Overview for Inner Strength?	3 / 3
Combos	Combo page created. Solo combos listed. Assist combos (Aerith & Tidus) listed.	Categorize combos more appropriately.	Add video examples and other previously written Dark Knight combos on combo page.	3 / 7
Builds	2 example builds.		Add overviews, substitutes etc, as seen on Cloud's build page. Leave one general use build on Cecil's main page.	2 / 10
Assist	Assist data.		Elaborate on viable assists more? Clean up section. Write overview for Cecil assist.	2 / 3
Matchups	Page created.		Matchup analysis and tips.	0 / 32
Frame Data			Create page.	0 / 1
Starter Guide			Create page.	0 / 8
Strategy	Strategies, dodge punishment and counterplay added.		Add more if possible. Categorize sections more concisely while retaining coherency.	5 / 10