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Name	Kain Highwind (カイン・ハイウインド)
Original game	Final Fantasy IV
Base ATK (LV100)	110 (Average)
Base DEF (LV100)	111 (Average)
Run Speed	8 (Below Average)
Dash Speed	81 (Below Average)
Fall Speed	67 (Fast)
Fall Speed Ratio After Dodge	16 (Very Fast)
Fastest BRV
Fastest HP
1-Hit HP
HP Links
Command Block
Weapon	Daggers, Greatswords, Katanas, Spears, Swords
Armor	Shields, Gauntlets, Large Shields, Helms, Light Armor, Heavy Armor
Exclusive weapons	Black Dragon Spear, Holy Dragon Spear, Abel's Lance, Highwind
Unlock
Alignment
Voice Actor (JP)
Voice Actor (ENG)

Strengths	Weaknesses

Overview

Kain Highwind is a playable character in Dissidia 012.

Bravery Attacks

Ground


	Base Damage	20
	Startup Frame	19F
	Damage Type	Physical
	Priority	Melee Low
	EX Force	0
	Effects	Wall Rush
	Cancels
	Assist Gain (Hit)
	CP (Mastered)	30 (15)
	Unlocked at level	Mastered at AP

[Close] Charge at opponent while spinning diagonally upwards.


	Base Damage	2 x 6, 5, 15 (32)
	Startup Frame	29F
	Damage Type	Physical
	Priority	Melee Low
	EX Force	90
	Effects	Chase
	Cancels
	Assist Gain (Hit)
	CP (Mastered)	30 (15)
	Unlocked at level	Mastered at AP

[Mid] Stab w/lance and kick foe. Deal more damage when close.


	Base Damage	10
	Startup Frame	35F
	Damage Type	Physical
	Priority	Ranged Low
	EX Force	0
	Effects	-
	Cancels
	Assist Gain (Hit)
	CP (Mastered)	30 (15)
	Unlocked at level	Mastered at AP

[Long] Launch pockets of air at foe to send upwards.

Can solo combo on hit from a distance.

Aerial


	Base Damage	7, 8 + 2 x 4, 12/15 (35/30)
	Startup Frame	19F
	Damage Type	Physical
	Priority	Melee Low
	EX Force	30 (Wall Rush) / 90 (Chase)
	Effects	Chase, Wall Rush
	Cancels
	Assist Gain (Hit)
	CP (Mastered)	30 (15)
	Unlocked at level	Mastered at AP

[Close] Multiple lance thrusts. Change combo with analog stick.


	Base Damage	2 x 4, 7 + 4, 4, 5, 12/15 (40/30)
	Startup Frame	21F
	Damage Type	Physical
	Priority	Melee Low
	EX Force	30 (Wall Rush) / 90 (Chase)
	Effects	Chase, Wall Rush
	Cancels
	Assist Gain (Hit)
	CP (Mastered)	30 (15)
	Unlocked at level	Mastered at AP

Quick upward lunge. Change combo with analog stick.


	Base Damage	1 x 7, 8 + 1x7, 6, 12/15 (40/30)
	Startup Frame	21F
	Damage Type	Physical
	Priority	Melee Low
	EX Force	30 (Wall Rush) / 90 (Chase)
	Effects	Chase, Wall Rush
	Cancels
	Assist Gain (Hit)
	CP (Mastered)	30 (15)
	Unlocked at level	Mastered at AP

[Dive] A spinning charge. Change combo with analog stick.


	Base Damage	10
	Startup Frame	35F
	Damage Type	Physical
	Priority	Ranged Low
	EX Force	0
	Effects	-
	Cancels
	Assist Gain (Hit)
	CP (Mastered)	30 (15)
	Unlocked at level	Mastered at AP

[Long] Launch pockets of air at foe to send upwards.

HP Attacks

Ground


	Base Damage	2 x N
	Startup Frame	See table below
	Damage Type	Physical
	Priority	Melee High
	EX Force	3 each
	Effects	Wall Rush
	Cancels
	Assist Gain (Hit)
	CP (Mastered)	40 (20)
	Unlocked at level	Mastered at AP

[Close~Long] Pounce on foe. Charge to change its strength.

Jump's frame data

Version	Startup / charge time	Max charge time = 180F	Liftoff	Peak	Landing
LV1	8F	After button release	7F	23F~41F	51F
LV2	32F	After button release	9F	27F~49F	67F
LV3	62F	After button release	9F	31F~57F	79F


	Base Damage	-
	Startup Frame	41F
	Damage Type	-
	Priority	Melee High
	EX Force	0
	Effects	Wall Rush
	Cancels
	Assist Gain (Hit)
	CP (Mastered)	30 (15)
	Unlocked at level	Mastered at AP

[Close] Stab foe with lance. Effective against any height.

Aerial


	Base Damage	2 x 32 (64)
	Startup Frame	49F
	Damage Type	Physical
	Priority	Melee High
	EX Force	30
	Effects	Wall Rush
	Cancels
	Assist Gain (Hit)
	CP (Mastered)	30 (15)
	Unlocked at level	Mastered at AP

[Rise] Spin lance charging upwards until hitting ceiling.


	Base Damage	2 x 37 (74)
	Startup Frame	49F
	Damage Type	Physical
	Priority	Melee High
	EX Force	30
	Effects	Wall Rush
	Cancels
	Assist Gain (Hit)
	CP (Mastered)	30 (15)
	Unlocked at level	Mastered at AP

[Dive] Barrel downwards with lance until hitting ground.


	Base Damage	-
	Startup Frame	41F
	Damage Type	-
	Priority	Melee High
	EX Force	0
	Effects	Wall Rush
	Cancels
	Assist Gain (Hit)
	CP (Mastered)	30 (15)
	Unlocked at level	Mastered at AP

[Close] Stab foe with lance. Effective against any height.


	Base Damage	2 x 30 (60)
	Startup Frame	55F
	Damage Type	Physical
	Priority	Ranged High
	EX Force	30
	Effects	Wall Rush
	Cancels
	Assist Gain (Hit)
	CP (Mastered)	30 (15)
	Unlocked at level	Mastered at AP

[Mid] Throw energy infused lance. Flies until hitting stage.

EX Mode: Holy Strength!

Effects:

Regen
Critical Boost
Lancet

Lancet

[Activate with R + Square] Damage dealt absorbed as HP and immediately recovers spent BRV. Cancel action with Air Dash.

EX Burst: Dragoon's Pride

The ultimate dragoon jump. Repeatedly press command displayed on the screen to raise the gauge. The command will change twice at random

Damage multiplier (initial)	Damage multiplier (rest)	Type
20, 10 (30)	70 (100 total)	Physical

Combos

Solo

Assist

Builds

Stats
HP	9971
CP	450
BRV	957
ATK	181
DEF	182
LUK	60
Max Booster	x7.4

**Special Effect**: Seal of Lufenia
Equipment
Assist	Player Choice
Weapon	Highwind
Hand	Lufenian Dirk (CP Glitch)
Head	Lufenian Headband (CP Glitch)
Body	Lufenian Vest
Accessory 1	Hyper Ring
Accessory 2	Muscle Belt
Accessory 3	Sniper Eye
Accessory 4	Large Gap in HP
Accessory 5	BRV = 0
Accessory 6	Empty EX Gauge
Accessory 7	Summon Unused
Accessory 8	Pre-EX Mode
Accessory 9	Pre-EX Revenge
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.

A high damage build utilising bravery damage and wall rush for small stages with low ceiling. The maximum booster value of x7.4 activates with both Large Gap in HP and BRV = 0. x5.3 when Large Gap in HP is in effect, but not BRV = 0.

Substitutes

Basic: Hyper Ring for Battle Hammer (assist depletion) or Dismay Shock (enhanced EX depletion)

Stats
HP	9644
CP	450
BRV	1075
ATK	68
DEF	71
LUK	60
Max Booster	x3.5

**Special Effect**: Seal of Lufenia
Equipment
Assist	Player Choice
Weapon	Heaven's Cloud
Hand	Lufenian Dirk (CP Glitch)
Head	Lufenian Hairpin (CP Glitch)
Body	Lufenian Vest
Accessory 1	Muscle Belt
Accessory 2	Sniper Eye
Accessory 3	Dismay Shock
Accessory 4	Large Gap in HP
Accessory 5	Summon Unused
Accessory 6	Pre-EX Mode
Accessory 7	Pre-EX Revenge
Accessory 8	Tenacious Attacker
Accessory 9	Glutton
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.

A damage build without sacrificing EX absorption. Recommended for medium to large stages. x2.3 booster before Large Gap in HP activates.

Substitutes

Weapon: Cleaver

If you intend to use Aerith assist, use Cleaver instead. Heaven's Cloud serves well if you are comfortable doing his aerial bravery loops (in the corner).

Assist

Kain's assist data

Type	Attack	Startup	Position	Spawn	Damage multiplier	Effects
BRV	Lance Burst	29F	Ground	Opponent	2 x 6, 5, 15 (32)	Chase
BRV	Crashing Dive	21F	Air	Opponent	1 x 7, 8, 1 x 7, 6, 12 (40)	Wall Rush
HP	Jump	62F	Ground	Opponent	2xN	Wall Rush
HP	Dragon's Fang	41F	Air	Opponent	-	Wall Rush

Assists

Kuja, Onion Knight.

References

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