Weekly Character Discussion - Kefka Palazzo
Welcome to the weekly character thread, where we discuss a character, give tips on how to play and fight them, and answer all other questions of any scale.
From the magical half-esper, half-human. To our madman clown. Kefka sweeps in on a barrage of spells that confuse and frustrate his foes. After his barrage is finished he frustrates them further with several status ailments.
Kefka Palazzo
Final Fantasy 6
Marksman
"This demented trickster uses a host of unusual spells to bring chaos to the battlefield. His skill Heartless Angel debilitates his foes, destroying their confidence and disrupting their strategies."
Ex Skill - Heartless Angel: Apply debuff to any enemies around you. Charging will increase the number of debuffs applied.
Gimmick: Kefkas spells can all be charged to increase their effects, his spells are also tricky with their pathing, speed, and general affect. Making his moves even more difficult to avoid and predict.
Bravery Attacks
Grounded
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Neutral Ground - Blizzaga Blitz: Hover above the earth before unleashing a sudden burst of ice magic. (Can move while casting, Hold to charge).
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Forward Ground - Plip-Plop Meteor: Open a void above your opponent's head that pursues them while raining down meteors. (Can move while casting, Hold to charge).
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Backwards Ground - Core Decoy: Spawn a fake summoning core that explodes when an enemy draws near. (Can move while casting, Hold to charge).
Airborne
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Neutral Air - Zigzag Firaga: Toss a fireball that alternates between pursuing its target and flying straight ahead. (Can move while casting, Hold to charge)
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Forwards Air - Snap-Crackle Thundaga: Generate several orbs of lightning around you before sending them all hurtling toward your foe. (Can move while casting, Hold to charge)
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Backwards Air - Boom-Boom Ultima: Invoke a powerful area of magic a fixed distance from yourself that draws in nearby enemies before exploding. (Can move while casting, Hold to charge)
Dashing
- Liftoff: Propel yourself upward with explosive flatulence in the direction you move the left stick.
HP Attacks
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Havoc Wing: Piercing wings emerge from your back as you charge toward your foes. (Can move while casting, Hold to charge)
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Hyperdrive: Cast pillars of fire from afar that rise from the earth and pursue your target. (Can move while casting, Hold to charge)
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Trine: Cast a spell consisting of four triangles that explodes after a short time. On hit, it impairs your foe's vision and prevents the use of any universal Ex skill they have. (Can move while casting, Hold to charge)
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Forsaken: Release from afar a magic orb that pursues foes and temporarily lowers maximum HP on hit. (Can move while casting, Hold to charge)
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Posted May 28, 2018, 11:11 AM UTC