Deuce — Final Fantasy Type-0 HD eGuide

Deuce is an outstanding support character with some interesting offensive abilities.

Essential Details

Initial Status

Level:	8
EXP:	8182
AP:	7
Accessories:	Ignis Primus, Vol. I; Bronze Bangle
Weapon:	Flute
Commands:	Concerto; Fira RF
Defense Command:	Cura

Basic Attributes

Movement Speed—Weapon Stowed:	7.8 meters per second
Movement Speed—Weapon Drawn:	6.0 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	209	309	52	44	60	52	45	63
10	228	318	54	44	61	53	46	64
20	319	365	64	47	66	58	51	69
30	403	412	74	49	71	63	56	74
40	478	459	84	52	76	68	61	79
50	545	506	94	54	81	73	66	84
60	604	553	104	57	86	78	71	89
70	655	600	114	59	91	83	76	94
80	697	646	124	62	96	88	81	99
90	732	693	134	64	101	93	86	104
99	757	731	143	66	105	97	90	108
Class Zero Rank	14th	2nd	13th	13th	2nd	11th	13th	2nd

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

Available Abilities

Ability	Effect
Accelerate	Increases 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.
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.
Tone Cluster	Place a tone cluster with Left Analog Stick Down + normal attack.
Fermata	Increase power of Tone Cluster.
Acoustic Amplifier	Increase power of normal attacks.
Acoustic Amplifier II	Further increase power of normal attacks.
Concerto	Enhance allies’ abilities and force them to fight.
Flinchproof Concerto	Prevent flinching while playing Concerto.
Concerto: AG Down	Reduce AG cost of Concerto.
Concerto ff	Force allies to fight using only physical attacks.
Concerto ff: AG Down	Reduce AG cost of Concerto ff.
Requiem of Ruin	Damage enemies.
Flinchproof Requiem	Prevent flinching while playing Requiem of Ruin.
Requiem of Ruin: Power Up	Increase power of Requiem of Ruin.
Requiem of Ruin: AG Down	Reduce AG cost of Requiem of Ruin.
Dissonant Sonata	Damage surrounding enemies and possibly inflict Stun.
Flinchproof Sonata	Prevent flinching while playing Dissonant Sonata.
Dissonant Sonata: Effect Up	Increase stun rate of Dissonant Sonata.
Dissonant Sonata: AG Down	Reduce AG cost of Dissonant Sonata.
Hymn of Healing	Restore HP to all allies.
Flinchproof Hymn	Receive Protect status while playing Hymn of Healing.
Hymn of Healing: HP Up	Increase amount of HP recovered with Hymn of Healing.
Hymn of Healing: AG Down	Reduce AG cost of Hymn of Healing.
Crescendo	Increase power of normal attacks.
Crescendo Molto	Increase maximum Crescendo level.

Unlocking Abilities: Required Conditions

Recommended Strategies

Deuce is best used as a support character. When needed, however, she does have access to some fairly effective offensive abilities.

Deuce’s normal attack creates a mass of sound that bounces around the area, randomly striking nearby enemies. This provides some interesting tactical options, but it does limit her ability to focus her attacks on a specific target. She also has very low ratings in Attack and Defense, and she has the lowest max HP in all of Class Zero.

In most cases, it’s best to let Deuce support your party as you take direct control of more attack-focused characters. Her Concerto and Hymn of Healing are particularly helpful during difficult battles, and keeping her away from the action will help ensure her survival.

Unlocking Recommended Abilities

Ability	Required Level	AP Cost
Triple Slip	13	3
Slipstream	13	4
Acoustic Amplifier	15	10
Acoustic Amplifier II	15	18
Untouchable	20	8
Hymn of Healing	23	6
Flinchproof Hymn	23	4
Hymn of Healing: HP Up	23	6
Hymn of Healing: AG Down	23	6
Accelerate	25	4
Melee Attack II	27	8

Flinchproof Concerto and Concerto: AG Down are both useful abilities, but unlocking them requires a significant amount of AP. Focus on increasing Deuce’s survivability, enhancing her normal attack, and maximizing her Hymn of Healing.

Keeping Deuce healthy during heated battles can be fairly challenging, so make sure you unlock Triple Slip and Slipstream as soon as possible. Invest in Untouchable and Accelerate as they become available to maximize Deuce’s survivability.

Acoustic Amplifier and Acoustic Amplifier II will make Deuce’s normal attacks significantly more powerful. These abilities cost a large amount of AP, but they allow Deuce to deal more damage while she focuses on party support.

Hymn of Healing is arguably Deuce’s most valuable support skill, so unlocking and upgrading this ability should be a priority. Keeping her allies healthy is often the best contribution Deuce can make to a battle.

It’s often necessary to engage in direct combat. When Deuce is pursued by a particularly aggressive enemy—or when she needs to replenish her AG—combining melee attacks with her normal attack can be very effective. Unlock her Melee Attack II ability to make the most of these situations.

Combat Tips: Deuce

Deuce is a valuable member of any party, but knowing when to move her in and out of the leader role is an important part of maximizing her effectiveness in combat. She’s best at providing support, but taking direct control of Deuce can present some interesting tactical opportunities.

Deuce’s normal attack is unconventional, but it can be very effective. The large mass of sound that appears during a normal attack can land multiple hits—as it does, Deuce is free to take additional actions. Dodging is often the best option, but performing melee attacks or offensive magic after initiating a normal attack can greatly increase Deuce’s damage output. Using short-range attacks is also a great way to score Breaksight and Killsight hits.

Deuce’s support abilities can quickly deplete her AG. Whenever you take control of Deuce, look for opportunities to replenish her reserves. Dash in and attack distracted enemies, or dodge around a single target as Deuce’s normal attack deals damage. Doing so will weaken enemy forces while ensuring that Deuce is able to continue supporting her allies.

Deuce moves much slower while she’s playing her flute. Move to a safe location before beginning a normal attack, and invest in any abilities that prevent flinching during your preferred support commands.

Deuce has a number of powerful abilities, and all of them have their place on the battlefield. Hymn of Healing can be useful in virtually any scenario, but consider equipping a support skill in the second command slot. Concerto or Crescendo can be a big help against formidable enemies when your party is relatively healthy.