Kain Highwind (Dissidia 012)

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


[Close] Charge at opponent while spinning diagonally upwards.

Aerial

Base damage Startup frame Type Priority EX Force
7, 8 + 2x4, 12/15 (35/30) 19F Physical Melee Low 30 (Wall Rush) / 90 (Chase)
Effects CP (Mastered) Cancels Assist Gain (Hit)
Chase, Wall Rush 30 (15)
Unlocked at
level
Mastered at
AP


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

Aerial

Base damage Startup frame Type Priority EX Force
2x32 (64) 49F Physical Melee High 30
Effects CP (Mastered) Cancels Assist Gain (Hit)
Wall Rush 30 (15)
Unlocked at
level
Mastered at
AP


[Rise] Spin lance charging upwards until hitting ceiling.

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


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 ddff-icon-equip-weapon.png Highwind
Hand ddff-icon-equip-hand.png Lufenian Dirk
Head ddff-icon-equip-head.png Lufenian Headband
Body ddff-icon-equip-body.png Lufenian Vest
Accessory 1 accessory_basic.png Hyper Ring
Accessory 2 accessory_basic.png Muscle Belt
Accessory 3 accessory_basic.png Sniper Eye
Accessory 4 accessory_booster.png Large Gap in HP
Accessory 5 accessory_booster.png BRV = 0
Accessory 6 accessory_booster.png Empty EX Gauge
Accessory 7 accessory_booster.png Summon Unused
Accessory 8 accessory_booster.png Pre-EX Mode
Accessory 9 accessory_booster.png Pre-EX Revenge
Accessory 10 accessory_special.png Side by Side
Summon ddff-icon-summonstone.png Rubicante
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Bravery attacks
Ground Aerial
HP attacks
Ground Aerial

ddff-icon-equip%20ability.png 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 for Thief's Gear and Bard's Gear.

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)