Ace — Final Fantasy Type-0 HD eGuide

Ace is primarily a ranged fighter, but his versatility makes him an asset in almost any situation.

Essential Details

Initial Status

Level:	6
EXP:	7320
AP:	4
Accessories:	Glacies Prima, Vol. I; Life Armlet
Weapon:	Playing Cards
Commands:	Cut Cards; Blizzard BOM
Defense Command:	Wall

Basic Attributes

Movement Speed—Weapon Stowed:	7.8 meters per second
Movement Speed—Weapon Drawn:	8.4 meters per second
Flinch Resistance:	0
Knockdown Resistance:	× 0.92
Knockback Resistance:	× 1.0

Stats and Abilities

Growth by Level

Level	Max HP	Max MP	Attack	Defense	Fire Magic	Ice Magic	Lightning Magic	Defense Magic
6	230	250	58	47	53	55	56	57
10	276	265	62	48	55	57	58	59
20	387	304	72	51	60	62	63	64
30	488	343	82	53	65	67	68	69
40	578	382	92	56	70	72	73	74
50	660	421	102	58	75	77	78	79
60	731	460	112	61	80	82	83	84
70	793	500	122	63	85	87	88	89
80	844	539	132	66	90	92	93	94
90	887	578	142	68	95	97	98	99
99	916	609	151	70	99	101	102	103
Class Zero Rank	12th	8th	10th	12th	9th	8th	5th	6th

These numbers do not reflect stat bonuses granted by accessories or weapons.

Available Abilities

Ability	Effect
Accelerate	Increase movement speed.
Twinspell	Equip two spells at once.
Quickdraw II	Cast level II finishing magic.
Quickdraw III	Cast level III finishing magic.
Triple Slip	Execute up to three dodges in succession.
Slipstream	Execute any number of dodges in succession.
Untouchable	Window for dodging increases.
Intel	Check status of locked-on targets.
Quick Reflexes	Dodge even during other actions.
Melee Attack	Perform a melee attack with Left Analog Stick Up + normal attack.
Melee Attack II	Perform a finishing move after melee attacks.
Quick Draw	Cast a finishing spell after melee attacks.
Focus	Perform a charged attack with Left Analog Stick Down + normal attack.
Focus II	Increase number of hits for charged strikes.
Finishing Blow	Perform a finishing move after normal attacks.
Quick Draw	Cast finishing magic after a normal attack.
Cut Cards	Draw cards from a deck of various effects.
Attack Hand	Draw cards from a deck stacked with attack effects.
Support Hand	Draw cards from a deck stacked with support effects.
Life Hand	Draw cards from a deck stacked with HP recovery effects.
Spirit Hand	Draw cards from a deck stacked with MP recovery effects.
Blind Stud	Lay a card on the ground and activate to damage enemies.
Blind Stud: Time Up	Blind Stud remains active for a longer time.
Blind Stud: AG Down	Reduce AG cost of Blind Stud.
Jackpot Shot	Fire a laser beam forward.
Jackpot Shot: Crit Up	Increase critical hit rate of Jackpot Shot.
Jackpot Shot: Time Up	Jackpot Shot remains active for a longer time.
Jackpot Shot: AG Down	Reduce AG cost of Jackpot Shot.
Jackpot Triad	Fire lasers in three directions.
Jackpot Triad: AG Down	Reduce AG cost of Jackpot Triad.
Wild Card	Teleport to location of enemy hit by card and attack.
Wild Card: Power Up	Increase power of Wild Card.
Wild Card: Crit Up	Increase critical hit rate of Wild Card.
Wild Card: AG Down	Reduce AG cost of Wild Card.

Unlocking Abilities: Required Conditions

Recommended Strategies

Ace is an extremely versatile character. With his impressive assortment of available abilities, Ace can be customized to fit nearly any role.

First and foremost, Ace is a ranged fighter. His Max HP and Defense are relatively low, so it’s generally best to attack targets from medium to long distances. That said, Ace’s melee attacks are incredibly useful in dealing with particularly aggressive enemies—especially when an enemy offers a Breaksight or Killsight opportunity.

No matter which role you need Ace to fill, however, make sure you take full advantage of his evasion-focused abilities. Frequent dodging is the best way to ensure that Ace stays in a fight.

Unlocking Recommended Abilities

Ability	Required Level	AP Cost
Melee Attack	—	3
Melee Attack II	—	4
Focus II	—	4
Spirit Hand	—	6
Accelerate	11	2
Triple Slip	12	2
Slipstream	12	3
Jackpot Shot	13	8
Jackpot: Crit Up	13	5
Jackpot: Time Up	13	6
Jackpot: AG Down	13	8
Untouchable	19	5

Ace is a jack-of-all-trades, and your preferred play style will determine which abilities you’ll find most useful. In almost all cases, however, unlocking Ace’s Melee Attack ability should be your top priority.

Ace’s melee attacks can damage multiple enemies with each hit, making them ideal for clearing out groups of weaker enemies. A well-timed melee attack is also a great way to replenish Ace’s AG, allowing for increased use of his more powerful abilities.

The Spirit Hand ability can sometimes replenish MP for the entire party. Whether or not your play style favors magic, equipping Spirit Hand can help ensure that your allies are able to use magic-based commands as needed.

As you encounter tougher enemies, Ace’s evasion-focused abilities become increasingly important. Unlock Accelerate, Triple Slip, Slipstream, and Untouchable as they become available. This combination of abilities will greatly improve Ace’s chances of surviving difficult battles, and well-timed dodges can make it much easier to take advantage of Breaksight and Killsight opportunities.

The Jackpot Shot is a long-range attack that can deliver several hits to a single target. Once a Jackpot Shot has been fired, Ace is free to move around the area and take additional actions. A successful Jackpot Shot can also slow an enemy’s approach, making it a surprisingly versatile tool on the battlefield.

Combat Tips: Ace

When playing as Ace, focus on attacking your targets from a distance. Ace’s HP and Defense ratings are relatively low, and opting for ranged attacks is one of the better ways to keep Ace healthy during difficult battles.

Ace’s cards travel a bit slower than most projectiles, making it more difficult to hit fast-moving enemies. If Ace’s attacks aren’t landing, don’t hesitate to adjust your tactics. When needed, adjust your position, select a new target, or utilize Ace’s faster abilities.

If an enemy is simply resistant to Ace’s ranged attacks, move in closer to take full advantage of Breaksight and Killsight opportunities. This makes it much harder to spot incoming attacks, however, so dodge often to minimize the chances of taking damage.

The cards thrown during Ace’s normal attack arc a bit before traveling straight toward their intended target. This makes it possible for Ace to curve his attacks around obstacles, dealing damage without leaving the safety of cover.

Attack Hand, Support Hand, and Life Hand can all be useful, and Ace’s Cut Cards ability offers versatility at the cost of predictability. If your play style relies on magic use, however, Spirit Hand is hard to beat. This ability is particularly helpful when Ace is teamed up with multiple magic users. If Ace draws three or more yellow cards in a single hand, the entire party recovers some MP when the cards are used!