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Firion

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Overview

Firion mainly uses Side by Side builds to capitalize on his strengths as an HP linker. Most of his attacks don't generate much EX (or none), so the competitive multiplayer builds tend to focus on assist, high base bravery and HP Wall Rush damage instead.

Firion typically uses Auto Assist Lock On extra ability. This is because Firion relies on Straightarrow a lot, and this ability lets Firion realign to the opponent's assist if they try to interrupt it. Make sure to not release Straightarrow too early, or the assist hits anyway. Also, if Straightarrow reaches maximum charge time, Auto Assist Lock On will not save him no matter what.

Side by Side (High Base BRV)

Stats
HP	9683
CP	450
BRV	1623
ATK	178
DEF	184
LUK	60
Max Booster	x4.6

Special Effect: -

Equipment
Assist	Kuja
Weapon	Piggy's Stick
Hand	Chainsaw (Equip Machines)
Head	Thornlet (Bard's Gear)
Body	Maximillian (Cavalier's Gear)
Accessory 1	Sniper Eye
Accessory 2	Bravery Orb
Accessory 3	Dismay Shock
Accessory 4	Battle Hammer
Accessory 5	Empty EX Gauge
Accessory 6	Summon Unused
Accessory 7	Pre-EX Mode
Accessory 8	Pre-EX Revenge
Accessory 9	Opponent Summon Unused
Accessory 10	Side by Side
Summon	Rubicante

Bravery attacks
Ground	Aerial
Swordslash	Swordslash
↑+ Rope Knife	↑+ Magic Arts: Flame
Branch: Double Trouble
↓+ Lance Combo	↓+ Magic Arts: Bolt
Branch: Double Trouble
HP attacks
Ground	Aerial
Lord of Arms	Straightarrow
↑+ Shield Bash	↑+ Weaponsmaster
↓+ Straightarrow

indicates a "Gear" extra ability or the use of Equip Glitch. The total Capacity Point cost assumes the equip glitch is done.

Build Overview

This is a Side by Side damage build centered around high base bravery. Side by Side gives a chunk of assist gauge for doing HP damage, which lets Firion use Kuja assist more often. Whenever Firion gets an HP Wall Rush with Straightarrow or Double Trouble, he can deal over 2000 HP damage. A single Double Trouble Kuja assist combo ranges between 4,130 - 4,712 HP damage. This depends on Firion's combo route, but three assist combos are often enough to win. Since Firion gets HP attacks from his ground braveries and any Straightarrow that hits, he can deal lots of damage quickly. This is true for any character that uses this build such as Golbez, but Firion benefits from it regardless.

The booster accessory multiplier is at x4.6 with Opponent Summon Unused . If opponent does not have a summon equipped, the maximum multiplier is x3.5.

Damage Numbers

This is intended to serve as reference for damage potential. Base bravery ignores opponent's DEF stat, so the damage is relatively consistent. These numbers are based off of quick research against LV100 Gabranth with Genji Shield, Genji Helm and Genji Armor.

HP: 10,299. BRV: 996. ATK: 108. DEF: 183.

Please note, that if the opponent has higher DEF, Firion does less BRV damage. The overall HP damage will naturally be slightly reduced as a result.

WR = Wall Rush

Straightarrow (Wall Rush)

1623 + 627 (WR)

1623 + 486 (WR, no Sniper Eye )

Lance Combo > Double Trouble (Wall Rush)

1751 + 677 (WR)

1751 + 524 (WR, no Sniper Eye )

Lance Combo > Double Trouble (WR) > BRV Kuja Assist > Straightarrow > Weaponsmaster

4,130 HP damage, 401 BRV damage. Needs to be near walls to be

Must be near wall for Weaponsmaster to do more damage with Wall Rush.

Lance Combo > Double Trouble (WR) > BRV Kuja Assist > Rope Knife > Double Trouble (WR)

4,717 HP damage, 453 BRV damage

This assumes Rope Knife knockback cancels Kuja assist last hit.

This combo can be done midscreen, so it's a bit less demanding on positioning. The drawbacks can be seen as negligible; It can be a bit more difficult to do for max damage specifically. The lack of Straightarrow filler means two things: This combo has lower critical hit rate and less meter depletion overall. If you don't mind a slight BRV damage loss from doing Rope Knife earlier during Kuja assist, this combo still does more damage than the Weaponsmaster finisher without Wall Rush. At 10,299 HP, doing this assist combo two times is enough for the next HP attack to end a match. That is, unless the opponent invests into higher max HP...

Basic Abilities

Actions
Ground Evasion
Midair Evasion
Ground Block
Midair Block
Aerial Recovery
Recovery Attack
Controlled Recovery
Wall Jump
Free Air Dash
Omni Ground Dash
Free Air Dash Boost
Assist Gauge Up Dash
Speed Boost++
Ground Evasion Boost
Midair Evasion Boost
Evasion Boost
Descent Speed Boost

Support
Always Target Indicator
EX Core Lock On
Auto Assist Lock On

Extra
Precision Evasion
Disable Counterattack
EXP to Assist
Machinery

CP
445 / 450

Adjustments

5 capacity points are available, which is not enough for substantial changes. If you want to make room for something else, try removing the following:

Speed Boost++ (+30)

Faster run speed is nice for Firion, but not mandatory to be a threat.

Most of this build is set up specifically around high base bravery. That means Sniper Eye , Bravery Orb and Machinery should not be removed. This build also assumes Kuja assist is used. With that in mind, please note that Straightarrow (Wall Rush) > Air BRV Kuja assist > Assist Chase > Weaponsmaster barely reaches base bravery for Weaponsmaster. Changing certain accessories can alleviate this slightly, so adjust the build at your discretion.

Substitutes

Equipment / Ability	Substitute	Notes
Omni Ground Dash	Ground Dash	Ground Dash lets Firion fill assist gauge when he approaches. This assumes that Assist Gauge Up Dash ability remains equipped. If Firion does not need directional dashes to move around a stage or create space, this is a reasonable trade-off. Spot dashing becomes more viable on the ground as well.
Lance Combo + Double Trouble	Reel Axe + Double Trouble	Reel Axe can function as a mixup to Rope Knife, and break through blocks. Generally risky when used, worth consideration.
Dismay Shock	Free Choice	No need for EX depletion when fighting other Side by Side users, such as Golbez, Kefka and Zidane. Blue Gem for higher base BRV (damage increase), Together As One for initial assist gauge and Back-Breaking Straw are all good picks. A booster accessory is also ok. In that case, Large Gap in HP, HP < 50 % or After 30 Seconds can work. This is a flexible slot, so use whatever works for you.
Opponent Summon Unused	Free Choice	If the opponent is expected to not have a summon equipped, this is another flexible slot.

Hybrid (BRV Damage, EX Depletion)

Stats
HP	9971
CP	450
BRV	957
ATK	182
DEF	183
LUK	60
Max Booster

Special Effect: Seal of Lufenia

Equipment
Assist	Kuja
Weapon	Wild Rose
Hand	Lufenian Dirk
Head	Lufenian Headband
Body	Lufenian Vest
Accessory 1	Muscle Belt
Accessory 2	Bravery Orb
Accessory 3	Battle Hammer
Accessory 4	Large Gap in HP
Accessory 5	HP < 50 %
Accessory 6	Summon Unused
Accessory 7	Pre-EX Mode
Accessory 8	Pre-EX Revenge
Accessory 9	Opponent Summon Unused
Accessory 10	Tenacious Attacker
Summon	Rubicante

Bravery attacks
Ground	Aerial
Swordslash	Swordslash
↑+ Rope Knife	↑+ Magic Arts: Flame
Branch: Double Trouble
↓+ Lance Combo	↓+ Magic Arts: Bolt
Branch: Double Trouble
HP attacks
Ground	Aerial
Lord of Arms	Straightarrow
↑+ Straightarrow	↑+ Weaponsmaster
↓+ Shield Bash

indicates a "Gear" extra ability or the use of Equip Glitch. The total Capacity Point cost assumes the equip glitch is done.

Build Overview

Recommended for EX oriented characters, such as Gilgamesh, Vaan and Yuna.

This build lets Firion fill EX gauge and adjust his follow-ups depending on his needs. Wild Rose's exceptionally high ATK (+70) makes Firion's Punch follow-up a bit more viable for damage. Seal of Lufenia special effect ensures Double Trouble into BRV Kuja assist combo deplete opponent's EX gauge by a lot. On the other hand, Firion has to grab EX Cores to fill EX gauge consistently. And of course, filling assist gauge takes longer with Swordslash and dashing. Compared to a Side by Side build, Firion needs more time and successful interactions to reap the rewards. If a match goes on long enough, Firion can eventually take advantage of his EX mode perk Blood Weapon. It is not recommended to consider this Firion's main goal, but a secondary goal with long term benefits.

Avoid using this build against Side by Side users, such as Firion, Onion Knight, Golbez, Kefka, Zidane and Jecht. It is better to consider this build for characters who are more EX oriented. But even then, it can take more work to succeed than with a Side by Side build.

Basic Abilities

Actions
Ground Evasion
Midair Evasion
Ground Block
Midair Block
Aerial Recovery
Recovery Attack
Controlled Recovery
Wall Jump
Free Air Dash
Ground Dash
Free Air Dash Boost
Assist Gauge Up Dash
Speed Boost+
Ground Evasion Boost
Midair Evasion Boost
Evasion Boost
Descent Speed Boost

Support
Always Target Indicator
EX Core Lock On
Auto Assist Lock On

Extra
Precision Evasion
Sneak Attack
Assist Critical Boost
Disable Counterattack
EXP to HP

CP
450 / 450

Adjustments

All capacity points are used. If you want to make room for something else, try removing the following:

Speed Boost+ (+20)

Faster run speed is nice for Firion, but not mandatory to be a threat.

Substitutes

Equipment / Ability	Substitute	Notes
Opponent Summon Unused	Hyper Ring	If the opponent is not expected to have a summon, this is more physical bravery damage.