The Emperor (Dissidia 012)

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Info
Name The Emperor (皇帝)
Original game Final Fantasy II
Base ATK (LV100) 110 (Average)
Base DEF (LV100) 112 (High)
Run Speed 8 (Below Average)
Dash Speed 81 (Below Average)
Fall Speed 97 (Slow)
Fall Speed Ratio After Dodge 44 (Slow)
Fastest BRV
Fastest HP
1-Hit HP
HP Links
Command Block
Weapon Daggers, Poles, Rods, Staves
Armor Bangles, Clothing, Hairpins, Hats, Headbands, Robes
Exclusive weapons Diamond Mace, Demon's Rod, Mateus's Malice
Unlock
Alignment
Voice Actor (JP)
Voice Actor (ENG)


Strengths Weaknesses
  • Powerful area denial: Emperor specializes in Traps and Anti-Approach, able to keep out most characters effectively with his moves and force bold or creative approaches to land a hit on him
  • Distinct win condition: Starfall gives him a unique win condition in the form of a move that is unavoidable once it started, but takes time to be charged. This gives him a tool to force approaches and the opponent has to respect it existing with counterplay in every matchup, even in those that have an easier time shutting it down
  • Strong defensive mixups: Low recovery on most of his moves, projectiles and traps staying out even if he gets hit and fast dodge cancels make The Emperor slippery and tricky to approach
  • Thunder Crest: A powerful bravery attack to stop approaches with and sometimes even checkmating characters with it existing alone
  • Strong assist gain: A combination of low recovery moves, rotating them, Starfall and Side by Side being a common build lets The Emperor quickly build assist meter while setting up his gameplan, often staying afloat in the meter economy.
  • Polarizing matchups: Both a good and a bad thing. With all his upsides, The Emperor lacks severely in rushdown, giving him the most polarizing matchup spread in the entire game. Some characters are outright denied with the right conditions and some give him absolute hell without stage counterpicks. Any character that can play around Starfall and traps requires a different approach to beat.
  • Polarizing stage strengths: Stages change The Emperor's gameplan harder than many other characters, requiring you to learn effective strategies for some of the more unorthodox / smaller stages.


Overview

Bravery Moves

Ground

Base Damage 5, 5 x 3 (20)
Startup Frame 21F
Damage Type Physical > Magical
Priority Melee High
EX Force 84
Effects Chase
Cancels
Assist Gain (Hit)
CP (Mastered) 30 (15)
Unlocked at
level 		Mastered at
AP


[Close] Sweep with staff. Extra explosion damage on hit.

Base Damage each (35)
Startup Frame 29F
Damage Type Magical
Priority Ranged Low
EX Force 0
Effects Absorb
Cancels
Assist Gain (Hit)
CP (Mastered) 30 (15)
Unlocked at
level 		Mastered at
AP


[Close] Lay mine. Multiples OK; they will persist a long time.

Base Damage each (7)
Startup Frame 37F
Damage Type Magical
Priority Ranged Low
EX Force 0
Effects -
Cancels
Assist Gain (Hit)
CP (Mastered) 30 (15)
Unlocked at
level 		Mastered at
AP


[Mid] Draw vertical light sigil. Fires when foe enters range; large vertical range.

Version Damage multiplier Startup frame Type Priority EX Force Effects CP (Mastered)
LV1 1 x 5, 25 (30) 43F Magical Ranged Low (Special when sticked on surface) 60+ Absorb, Wall Rush 30 (15)
LV2 1 x 7, 33 (40) 80F (charge), 3F (hitbox after shot) Magical Ranged Mid (Special when sticked on surface) 60+ Absorb, Wall Rush -
LV3 1 x 10, 40 (50) 120F (charge), 3F (hitbox after shot) Magical Ranged High (Special when sticked on surface) each hit 3 Absorb, Wall Rush -
[Long] Emit bomb from staff that lands and draws in foe.

Base Damage 2 x 17, 6 (40)
Startup Frame 35F
Damage Type Magical
Priority Unblockable
EX Force 60
Effects Absorb
Cancels
Assist Gain (Hit)
CP (Mastered) 30 (15)
Unlocked at
level 		Mastered at
AP


[Mid] Draw sigil on the ground. Paralyzes foe when in range.

The bread and butter of The Emperor's ground game and combos. The bane of many close range characters' existence. The Emperor draws a large sigil that travels forward on the ground for a moment before activating. Bounces off of walls and outright stops at edges. The Emperor can turn and place the crest into any direction with lock off, if it's set on neutral circle input.

Thunder Crest has a bigger hitbox than what the sigil implies, and draws in characters and assists near it once activated. It can activate as soon as it's visible if the opponent's character or assist is near it.

The damage output is good as it is at 40 damage multiplier, but it becomes even more notable when used in tandem with Mine. The last hit sends at a decent upward angle for followups.

One of Thunder Crest's standout properties is that it stays even if he gets hit while casting it until it completely vanishes. And because it's unblockable, it overrides any attack and guard. It essentially shuts down any approach going through it, making it incredibly oppressive against some characters and greatly limiting their options. This gives The Emperor more time to set up other traps around him or change strategies.

Aerial

Base Damage each (35)
Startup Frame 23F
Damage Type Magical
Priority Ranged Low
EX Force 0
Effects Absorb
Cancels
Assist Gain (Hit)
CP (Mastered) 30 (15)
Unlocked at
level 		Mastered at
AP


[Close] Drop mine. Multiples OK; they will persist a long time.

Base Damage each (7)
Startup Frame 37F
Damage Type Magical
Priority Ranged Low
EX Force 0
Effects -
Cancels
Assist Gain (Hit)
CP (Mastered) 30 (15)
Unlocked at
level 		Mastered at
AP


[Mid] Draw horizontal light sigil. Fires when foe enters range; faces opponent's direction.

Version Damage multiplier Startup frame Type Priority EX Force Effects CP (Mastered)
LV1 1 x 5, 25 (30) 43F Magical Ranged Low (Special when sticked on surface) 60+ Absorb, Wall Rush 30 (15)
LV2 1 x 7, 33 (40) 80F (charge), 3F (hitbox after shot) Magical Ranged Mid (Special when sticked on surface) 60+ Absorb, Wall Rush -
LV3 1 x 10, 40 (50) 120F (charge), 3F (hitbox after shot) Magical Ranged High (Special when sticked on surface) each hit 3 Absorb, Wall Rush -

[Long] Emit bomb from staff that lands and draws in foe.

Shares traits with the ground version.

HP Attacks

Ground

Base Damage each (3)
Startup Frame 521F
Damage Type Magical
Priority Unblockable
EX Force 0
Effects Absorb, Wall Rush, Block Low (Ranged)
Cancels
Assist Gain (Hit)
CP (Mastered) 30 (15)
Unlocked at
level 		Mastered at
AP


[Long] Call down giant meteor. Long cast. Aim with analog stick.

Base Damage -
Startup Frame 35F
Damage Type -
Priority Ranged High
EX Force 60
Effects -
Cancels
Assist Gain (Hit)
CP (Mastered) 30 (15)
Unlocked at
level 		Mastered at
AP


[Mid] Gather globe of blue light that slowly homes in on opponent.

Base Damage -
Startup Frame 69F (total), 43F (activation)
Damage Type Magical
Priority Unblockable
EX Force 36/54/72
Effects Absorb
Cancels
Assist Gain (Hit)
CP (Mastered) 30 (15)
Unlocked at
level 		Mastered at
AP


[Close] Set discreet light trap. Detonates when foe approaches.

Aerial

Base Damage each (3)
Startup Frame 521F
Damage Type Magical
Priority Unblockable
EX Force 0
Effects Absorb, Wall Rush, Block Low (Ranged)
Cancels
Assist Gain (Hit)
CP (Mastered) 30 (15)
Unlocked at
level 		Mastered at
AP


[Long] Call down giant meteor. Long cast. Aim with analog stick.

Base Damage -
Startup Frame 35F
Damage Type -
Priority Ranged High
EX Force 60
Effects Wall Rush
Cancels
Assist Gain (Hit)
CP (Mastered) 30 (15)
Unlocked at
level 		Mastered at
AP


[Mid] Gather globe of red light that awaits remote detonation.

Base Damage -
Startup Frame 69F (total), 43F (activation)
Damage Type Magical
Priority Unblockable
EX Force 36/54/72
Effects Absorb
Cancels
Assist Gain (Hit)
CP (Mastered) 30 (15)
Unlocked at
level 		Mastered at
AP


[Close] Set discreet light trap. Detonates when foe approaches.

EX Mode: Power of Hellfire!

Effects:

  • Regen
  • Critical Boost
  • Blood Magic

Blood Magic

[Activates when HP attack hits] Absorbs HP equivalent to damage dealt.

EX Burst: Absolute Dominion

An attack that takes over the opponent's mind. Absorbs HP damage dealt. Enter the commands that display on screen.

Damage multiplier (initial) Damage multiplier (rest) Type
6, 13 (19) 16x4, 17 (100 total) Magical


Builds

Builds here.

Stats
HP
CP
BRV
ATK
DEF
LUK
Max Booster
Special Effect:
Equipment
Assist
Weapon ddff-icon-equip-weapon.png
Hand ddff-icon-equip-hand.png
Head ddff-icon-equip-head.png
Body ddff-icon-equip-body.png
Accessory 1
Accessory 2
Accessory 3
Accessory 4
Accessory 5
Accessory 6
Accessory 7
Accessory 8
Accessory 9
Accessory 10
Summon ddff-icon-summonstone.png
{{{dataBRV}}} {{{dataHP}}}
Bravery attacks
Ground Aerial
HP attacks
Ground Aerial

ddff-icon-equip%20ability.pngindicates a "Gear" extra ability or the use of CP / Equipment glitch. The total CP cost will assume the glitch is done.

Stats
HP
CP
BRV
ATK
DEF
LUK
Max Booster
Special Effect:
Equipment
Assist
Weapon ddff-icon-equip-weapon.png
Hand ddff-icon-equip-hand.png
Head ddff-icon-equip-head.png
Body ddff-icon-equip-body.png
Accessory 1
Accessory 2
Accessory 3
Accessory 4
Accessory 5
Accessory 6
Accessory 7
Accessory 8
Accessory 9
Accessory 10
Summon ddff-icon-summonstone.png
{{{dataBRV}}} {{{dataHP}}}
Bravery attacks
Ground Aerial
HP attacks
Ground Aerial

ddff-icon-equip%20ability.pngindicates a "Gear" extra ability or the use of CP / Equipment glitch. The total CP cost will assume the glitch is done.

Assist

The Emperor's assist data.

Type Attack Startup Position Spawn Damage multiplier Effects
BRV Thunder Crest 35F Ground Player 2 x 17, 6 (40) Absorb
BRV Mine 23F Air Opponent 35 each (up to 70) Chase, Absorb
HP Flare 35F Ground Player - -
HP Flare 37F Air Opponent - Wall Rush


The Emperor works well with FFX assists.

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