Gabranth (Dissidia 012)

Gabranth

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Info
Name	Gabranth (ガブラス)
Original game	Final Fantasy XII
Base ATK (LV100)	108 (Normal, Very Low) 112 (+4 in EX Mode, Very High)
Base DEF (LV100)	109 (Normal, Lowest) 112 (+3 in EX Mode, High)
Run Speed	12 (Normal, Very Slow) 4 (EX Mode, Fast)
Dash Speed	85 (Normal, Slow) 73 (EX Mode, Fast)
Fall Speed	81 (Normal, Average) 67 (EX Mode, Fast)
Fall Speed Ratio After Dodge	34 (Normal, Above Average) 16 (EX Mode, Very Fast)
Fastest BRV	19F (Sentence, Rupture) 15F (EX Mode, Dual Rend & Enrage)
Fastest HP	35F (EX Mode, Hatred)
1-Hit HP	Yes (Hatred, Innocence)
HP Links	No
Command Block	Yes (Magic Block)
Weapon	Swords, Daggers, Greatswords, Axes, Guns
Armor	Shields, Gauntlets, Helms, Light Armor, Heavy Armor, Large Shields
Exclusive weapons	Demonsbane, Deathbringer, Chaos Blade
Unlock
Alignment	Chaos
Voice Actor (JP)	Akio Ōtsuka
Voice Actor (ENG)	Keith Ferguson

Overview

Gabranth is a unique character who fills EX Gauge to quickly enter EX Mode. He is one of the weakest characters in the game outside EX Mode with slow movement and below average frame data. He is the only character in the game to have HP attacks that cannot deal HP damage. This forms the crux of his strategy: Build EX gauge with the distinct EX Charge HP attack while fending off the opponent, then unleash EX Mode at will.

Once in EX Mode, Gabranth becomes much stronger. High movement speed, bravery damage and mid priority are all more prominent. The universal benefits of EX have a causative effect too; Gabranth reaps the benefits of added critical hits, health regen and assist gauge depletion more frequently over the course of a match. One of Gabranth's distinct strengths is his ability to survive significantly longer than most characters thanks to the health regen.

Gabranth's reliance on EX demands time and strong defensive fundamentals. He can struggle against effective rushdown due to his floaty air dodges and relatively slow EX gain between interactions. His HP attacks aren't very effective neutral tools against high movement, and mixups aren't best in class even in EX Mode. HP conversions require assist (and often wall rush), which he cannot build very quickly. The relatively short uptime with EX mode also means Gabranth has a small window of opportunity to do what many characters can do without his constraints.

In competitive play, Gabranth has been ranked as a high tier and a mid tier character. Gabranth's matchups are rather volatile; His frequent access to EX mechanics is powerful against some of the best-in-class defense, which makes him very difficult to defeat over time. But he also struggles a lot against best-in-class offense, which can dismantle him quickly. Players who can stand their ground will find a rewarding character with a unique twist on the game's meter economy.

Strengths	Weaknesses

Bravery Attacks

Ground (Normal)

	Base Damage	5, 2, 2, 6 (14)
	Startup Frame	19F
	Damage Type	Physical
	Priority	Melee Low
	EX Force	87
	Effects	-
	Cancels
	Assist Gain (Hit)
	CP (Mastered)	20 (10)
	Unlocked at level	Mastered at AP

[Mid] Swift slicing with linked weapons. Can close in on foe. Cancel attack with EX Charge.

	Base Damage	20
	Startup Frame	23F
	Damage Type	Physical
	Priority	Melee Low
	EX Force	60
	Effects	-
	Cancels
	Assist Gain (Hit)
	CP (Mastered)	20 (10)
	Unlocked at level	Mastered at AP

[Mid] Charging attack. Charge follows opponent. Cancel attack with EX Charge.

Ground (EX Mode)

	Base Damage	3 x 8, 16 (40)
	Startup Frame	15F
	Damage Type	Physical
	Priority	Melee Low
	EX Force	24
	Effects	Wall Rush
	Cancels
	Assist Gain (Hit)
	CP (Mastered)	20 (10)
	Unlocked at level	Mastered at AP

[Mid] Quick slash w/shortsword. Slash with each button press.

	Base Damage	15
	Startup Frame	31F
	Damage Type	Magical
	Priority	Ranged Low
	EX Force	60
	Effects	Chase, Absorb
	Cancels
	Assist Gain (Hit)
	CP (Mastered)	20 (10)
	Unlocked at level	Mastered at AP

[Long] Generate tornado. Slow speed, long duration.

	Base Damage	6, 9, 20 (35)
	Startup Frame	21F
	Damage Type	Physical
	Priority	Melee Mid
	EX Force	90
	Effects	Chase
	Cancels
	Assist Gain (Hit)
	CP (Mastered)	20 (10)
	Unlocked at level	Mastered at AP

[Mid] Charge up to 3 times by pressing button.

	Base Damage	10, 10 (20)
	Startup Frame	31F
	Damage Type	Magical
	Priority	Ranged Low
	EX Force	90
	Effects	Chase
	Cancels
	Assist Gain (Hit)
	CP (Mastered)	20 (10)
	Unlocked at level	Mastered at AP

[Long] Send column of flame along ground. Homes in on foe.

Aerial (Normal)

	Base Damage	5, 2, 2, 6 (14)
	Startup Frame	19F
	Damage Type	Physical
	Priority	Melee Low
	EX Force	87
	Effects	-
	Cancels
	Assist Gain (Hit)
	CP (Mastered)	20 (10)
	Unlocked at level	Mastered at AP

[Mid] Swift slicing with linked weapons. Can close in on foe. Cancel attack with EX Charge.

	Base Damage	1, 1, 18 (20)
	Startup Frame	23F
	Damage Type	Physical
	Priority	Melee Low
	EX Force	90
	Effects	Absorb
	Cancels
	Assist Gain (Hit)
	CP (Mastered)	20 (10)
	Unlocked at level	Mastered at AP

[Mid] Spin; create vacuum wave. Cancel attack with EX Charge.

Aerial (EX Mode)

	Base Damage	10, 10, 10 (30)
	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

[Mid] Quick slash w/shortsword. Cut long distance in one bound.

	Base Damage	3, 3, 3, 5, 16 (30)
	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

[Rise][Dive] Pierce opponent. Direction depends on position.

	Base Damage	15
	Startup Frame	31F
	Damage Type	Magical
	Priority	Ranged Low
	EX Force	60
	Effects	Chase, Absorb
	Cancels
	Assist Gain (Hit)
	CP (Mastered)	20 (10)
	Unlocked at level	Mastered at AP

[Long] Generate tornado. Slow speed, long duration.

	Base Damage	3 x 3, 3 x 3, 3, 3, 6 (30)
	Startup Frame	23F
	Damage Type	Physical
	Priority	Melee Mid, Block (Ranged Low)
	EX Force	84
	Effects	Magic Block, Chase, Absorb
	Cancels
	Assist Gain (Hit)
	CP (Mastered)	20 (10)
	Unlocked at level	Mastered at AP

[Mid] Create 3 vacuum waves. Can aim with the analog stick.

Vortex of Judgment can block Ranged Low attacks for majority of the animation. (Video)

HP Attacks

Outside of EX Mode Gabranth only has access to EX Charge, which has a ground and an aerial version. The main difference between the two is that ground EX Charge takes 5.5 seconds (334F) to generate a full EX meter, while aerial EX Charge takes 8.3 seconds (500F).

Normal

Gabranth only has two HP attacks when he is not in EX Mode, and they do not deal HP damage. Instead, they fill his EX Gauge.

	Base Damage	-
	Startup Frame	?
	Damage Type	-
	Priority	-
	EX Force	?
	Effects	-
	Cancels	Dodge, Block, Attack
	Assist Gain (Hit)	0
	CP (Mastered)	30 (15)
Charge EX Gauge by holding button.	Unlocked at level	Mastered at AP

This is the core of base Gabranth. He stands still while gradually filling EX gauge. Ground version of EX Charge fills the gauge in 5.5 seconds (334 frames). Using this move is the fastest way to reach max EX gauge without EX Cores, so prioritize using it whenever possible.

Gabranth is vulnerable to attacks during this state, but the recovery is short. He can cancel it into a dodge, block or another attack, be it EX Charge or bravery. Block and dodge are the fastest options, but both present their own risks to Gabranth. That being said, Gabranth can chain EX Charge (tap input) and dodge together to create more movement without waiting through the recovery animation.

	Base Damage	-
	Startup Frame	?
	Damage Type	-
	Priority	-
	EX Force	?
	Effects	-
	Cancels	Dodge, Block, Attack
	Assist Gain (Hit)	0
	CP (Mastered)	30 (15)
Charge EX Gauge by holding button. Cancelled when you touch the ground.	Unlocked at level	Mastered at AP

Aerial version of EX Charge shares some traits with the grounded version, but few things are also different.

• Aerial EX Charge fills EX gauge slower. Reaching full gauge from empty takes 8.3 seconds (500 frames).
• Gabranth descends slowly during this state.
• Aerial EX Charge stops if Gabranth touches the ground. The recovery is the same as releasing the button.

If Gabranth activates EX Mode during this move, he will descend much faster, as per his EX Mode stats.

Just like the ground version, Gabranth can chain EX Charge (tap input) and dodge together to create more movement without waiting through the recovery animation. It doesn't build much EX gauge, but it can make it more difficult for opponents to hit Gabranth when used carefully.

Ground (EX Mode)

	Base Damage	20
	Startup Frame	41F
	Damage Type	Physical
	Priority	Melee High, Block (Ranged Low)
	EX Force	90
	Effects	Magic Block, Absorb
	Cancels
	Assist Gain (Hit)
	CP (Mastered)	30 (15)
	Unlocked at level	Mastered at AP

[Mid] Thrust sword; set off large explosion at sword tip.

Execution can block Ranged Low attacks when the blades have been fused. (Video)

	Base Damage	-
	Startup Frame	81F
	Damage Type	-
	Priority	Ranged High, Block (Ranged Low)
	EX Force	15
	Effects	Magic Block, Wall Rush
	Cancels
	Assist Gain (Hit)
	CP (Mastered)	30 (15)
	Unlocked at level	Mastered at AP

[Long] 4 sword shockwaves fly toward foe at high speed.

Innocence (ground) can block Ranged Low attacks when the blades have been fused. (Video)

Aerial (EX Mode)

When charged by holding the button, the hitbox appears 15 frames after button release.

	Base Damage	-
	Startup Frame	35F
	Damage Type	-
	Priority	Melee High
	EX Force	30
	Effects	Wall Rush, Absorb
	Cancels
	Assist Gain (Hit)
	CP (Mastered)	30 (15)
	Unlocked at level	Mastered at AP

[Mid] Emit shockwave. Can aim with the analog stick.

	Base Damage	-
	Startup Frame	75F
	Damage Type	-
	Priority	Ranged High, Block (Ranged Low)
	EX Force	15
	Effects	Magic Block, Wall Rush
	Cancels
	Assist Gain (Hit)
	CP (Mastered)	30 (15)
	Unlocked at level	Mastered at AP

[Long] 4 sword shockwaves fly toward foe at high speed.

Much like the ground version, this attack can block Ranged Low attacks when the blades have been fused.

EX Mode: Mist

Effects:

• Regen
• Critical Boost
• Stray's Tenacity
• Jamming

Stray's Tenacity

[Always active while in EX Mode] Boosts stats and abilities, and greatly strengthens attacks.

• ATK +4
• DEF +3

Jamming

[Activates after EX Break] Prevents opponent from gaining stage bravery.

EX Burst: Quickening

Blows embodying wrath itself. Shuffle options with R. Press X to select moves to use.

A consistent method for a successful EX Burst is to press R, then press X repeatedly a few times and loop this for a total of three repetitions for each Quickening.

Damage multiplier (initial)	Damage multiplier (rest)	Type
10	6 x 5, 8 x 2, 14, 2 x 12, 6 (90) (100 total)	Physical

Builds

Builds here.

Stats
HP	11299
CP	450
BRV	996
ATK	176
DEF	183
LUK	63
Max Booster	x2.1

Special Effect: Soul of Yamato

Equipment
Assist	Jecht
Weapon	Chaos Blade
Hand	Genji Shield
Head	Genji Helm
Body	Genji Armor
Accessory 1	Hyper Ring
Accessory 2	Muscle Belt
Accessory 3	Silver Hourglass
Accessory 4	Angel's Bell
Accessory 5	EX Mode
Accessory 6	Summon Unused
Accessory 7	Opponent Summon Unused
Accessory 8	Tenacious Attacker
Accessory 9	Spider Web
Accessory 10	Spider's Bane
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.

A general all-rounder build for Gabranth.

Equip Master Guardsman extra ability for +1000 HP.

Stats
HP
CP
BRV
ATK
DEF
LUK
Max Booster

Special Effect:

Equipment
Assist
Weapon
Hand
Head
Body
Accessory 1
Accessory 2
Accessory 3
Accessory 4
Accessory 5
Accessory 6
Accessory 7
Accessory 8
Accessory 9
Accessory 10
Summon

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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.

Assist

Gabranth's assist data

Type	Attack	Startup	Position	Spawn	Damage multiplier	Effects
BRV	Enrage	15F	Ground	Opponent	3 x 8, 16 (40)	Wall Rush
BRV	Aero	31F	Air	Opponent	15	Chase
HP	Execution	41F	Ground	Opponent	20	Chase
HP	Hatred	35F	Air	Opponent	-	Wall Rush

Assists

Gabranth works well with Kuja and Jecht assists.

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