Cinque — Final Fantasy Type-0 HD eGuide

Cinque uses slow, short-range attacks to deal massive damage to her enemies.

Essential Details

Initial Status

Level:	8
EXP:	8542
AP:	7
Accessories:	Bronze Bangle; Gauntlets
Weapon:	Mace
Commands:	Earthquake; Fire RF
Defense Command:	Cure

Basic Attributes

Movement Speed—Weapon Stowed:	7.8 meters per second
Movement Speed—Weapon Drawn:	5.4 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
8	391	237	72	67	54	52	47	59
10	427	244	74	67	55	53	48	60
20	597	280	84	70	60	58	53	65
30	753	316	94	72	65	63	58	70
40	893	352	104	75	70	68	63	75
50	1019	388	114	77	75	73	68	80
60	1128	424	124	80	80	78	73	85
70	1224	460	134	82	85	83	78	90
80	1304	495	144	85	90	88	83	95
90	1369	531	154	87	95	93	88	100
99	1415	560	163	89	99	97	92	104
Class Zero Rank	3rd	9th	2nd	2nd	9th	11th	10th	5th

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.
Quick Draw II	Cast level II finishing magic.
Quick Draw 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.
Focus	Perform a charged attack with Left Analog Stick Down + normal attack.
Charge II	Increase maximum charge level.
Charge III	Further increase maximum charge level.
Quick Draw	Cast finishing magic after a max-level charged attack.
Combo Cast	Cast finishing magic after two consecutive normal attacks.
Earthquake	Attack the ground to damage surrounding enemies and possibly inflict Stun.
Magnitude 7.0	Increase stun rate of Earthquake.
Magnitude 10.0	Further increase stun rate of Earthquake.
Flinchproof Quake	Prevent flinching during Earthquake.
Gaia Pulse	Attack the ground to damage enemies in a straight line and possibly inflict Stun.
Gaia Pulse: Effect Up	Increase stun rate of Gaia Pulse.
Homerun Swing	Strike opponents after building power by holding down the Ability button.
Windup Boost	Increase maximum charge level of Homerun Swing.
Windup Boost II	Further increase maximum charge level of Homerun Swing.
Homerun Swing: Crit Up	Increase critical hit rate of Homerun Swing.
Cheerleader	Psych self up to inflict more damage with the next attack.
Cheerleader: Effect Up	Increase effect of Cheerleader.
Cheerleader: AG Down	Reduce AG cost of Cheerleader.
Whirling Mace	Spin around to strike and knock back enemies.
Whirling Mace: Crit Up	Increase critical hit rate of Whirling Mace.
Mace Cyclone	Spin around to strike and send enemies flying.
Flinchproof Cyclone	Prevent flinching during Mace Cyclone.
Payback	Damage enemies and drain more HP when user’s HP is low.
Payback: Crit Up	Increase critical hit rate of Payback.

Unlocking Abilities: Required Conditions

Recommended Strategies

What Cinque lacks in speed and agility, she more than makes up for in raw power. This melee fighter can deliver massive damage with a single blow, but her slow attack speed makes every miss a costly mistake.

Cinque enjoys very high HP, Attack, and Defense, but her more elaborate attacks can leave her extremely vulnerable to incoming damage. Fortunately, Cinque’s normal attacks are among the strongest in Class Zero, and a single normal attack is capable of sweeping through multiple targets.

Cinque’s Focus ability allows her to perform charged attacks, and her Earthquake can inflict nearby enemies with Stun. Upgrading these abilities should be your priority, but make sure you experiment with all of her available commands as you’re able to unlock them. Consider the balance of power and attack speed and select abilities that complement your play style.

Unlocking Recommended Abilities

Ability	Required Level	AP Cost
Focus	—	2
Charge II	—	4
Charge III	—	6
Magnitude 7.0	—	3
Magnitude 10.0	—	3
Flinchproof Quake	—	5
Untouchable	9	5
Gaia Pulse	14	3
Gaia Pulse: Effect Up	14	5
Triple Slip	15	2
Slipstream	15	3
Accelerate	16	2

Cinque’s fighting style makes it difficult for her to avoid incoming attacks. Focus on maximizing her damage output before you spend AP on her evasion-focused abilities. This allows you to make the most of Cinque’s earlier levels, but it also means relying on allies, magic, and healing items to keep Cinque standing during difficult battles.

Unlock Focus, Charge II, and Charge III to deal maximum damage with a single strike. This allows Cinque to retreat between attacks with a minimum drop to her overall damage output.

Magnitude 7.0 and Magnitude 10.0 greatly increase the stun rate of Cinque’s Earthquake ability, and Flinchproof Quake helps ensure that she can utilize the command when needed. Investing in these skills makes it much easier for Cinque to deal with swarming enemies.

Untouchable can be unlocked at Level 9, but Triple Slip and Slipstream don’t become available until Level 15. These skills allow Cinque to dodge in and out of attack range, increasing her overall survivability.

Gaia Pulse has a much longer range than most of Cinque’s attacks, and unlocking Gaia Pulse: Effect Up increases the chances of stunning targeted enemies. This combination is a great way for Cinque to incapacitate nimble enemies before initiating one of her more elaborate attacks.

Combat Tips: Cinque

Cinque is capable of dealing massive damage, but her slow attack speed makes proper timing a must. When in doubt, stick to normal attacks and adjust her position as needed.

Cinque’s charged attacks can generate impressive burst damage, but they severely limit her movement. She’s able to dodge without depleting a charge, but it’s often best to utilize charged attacks against enemies that are distracted or incapacitated. Beginning a charged attack immediately after stunning an enemy, for example, can be very effective.

In most cases, Cinque’s normal attacks offer the best balance between damage output and survivability. Deliver a single blow, then dodge away from incoming attacks. This not only helps keep Cinque relatively healthy, it also minimizes her chances of flinching or being knocked down.

Cinque can absorb more damage than most characters, but her fighting style can make it difficult to stay healthy. Her Payback ability can be a big help in tough battles, but relying on it can quickly deplete her AG. When playing as Cinque, make sure at least one ally is proficient in group healing, and try to keep a decent stockpile of HP items on hand.

The Gaia Pulse ability can damage and stun distant enemies, but its usefulness is limited by the terrain. Before using this attack, make sure you have a clear path to your intended targets. Depending on the specific mission, you may find it helpful to exchange Gaia Pulse for one of Cinque’s other command abilities.