Eight — Final Fantasy Type-0 HD eGuide

Eight is a master of hand-to-hand combat. With his brute strength, blazing speed, and various fighting styles, Eight is an impressive close-combat specialist.

Essential Details

Initial Status

Level:	9
EXP:	9614
AP:	8
Accessories:	Bronze Bangle; Gauntlets
Weapon:	Brass Knuckles
Commands:	Swiftwind Stance; Blizzard BOM
Defense Command:	Block

Basic Attributes

Movement Speed—Weapon Stowed:	7.8 meters per second
Movement Speed—Weapon Drawn:	10.5 meters per second
Flinch Resistance:	1
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
9	386	185	69	63	53	60	55	49
10	403	191	70	63	54	61	56	50
20	564	219	80	66	59	66	61	55
30	711	247	90	68	64	71	66	60
40	843	275	100	71	69	76	71	65
50	961	303	110	73	74	81	76	70
60	1065	331	120	76	79	86	81	75
70	1155	360	130	78	84	91	86	80
80	1230	388	140	81	89	96	91	85
90	1292	416	150	83	94	101	96	90
99	1335	438	159	85	98	105	100	94
Class Zero Rank	4th	11th	4th	4th	11th	5th	7th	12th

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.
Sidestep	Dodge sideways with Left Analog Stick Left/Right + normal attack.
Blind Strike	Increase critical hit rate when attacking some enemies from the rear.
Quick Draw	Cast finishing magic after a normal attack.
Rising Uppercut	Counterattack when downed by pressing normal attack at the right time.
Backhand	Deliver an attack with a high Stun rate with Left Analog Stick Down + normal attack.
One-Two Cast	Cast finishing magic after a backhand attack.
Swiftwind Stance	Shift to a simple stance and perform combos with the Ability button (and optionally, Left Analog Stick Up/Left/Right).
Swiftwind Special	Strike the ground during a combo by pressing Left Analog Stick Down + Ability button.
Swiftwind Stance: Power Up	Increase power of the series of punches in Swiftwind Stance.
Wildfire Stance	Shift to an aggressive stance and perform combos with the Ability button (and optionally, Left Analog Stick Up/Left/Right).
Wildfire Special	Conjure a pillar of fire during a combo by pressing Left Analog Stick Down + Ability button.
Wildfire Stance: Power Up	Increase power of charge attack by pressing Left Analog Stick Up + Ability button.
Quickbolt Stance	Shift to an erratic stance and perform combos with the Ability button (and optionally, Left Analog Stick Up/Left/Right).
Quickbolt Special	Strike enemies and absorb HP during a combo by holding Left Analog Stick Down + Ability button.
Quickbolt Stance: Power Up	Increase power of flying kick by pressing Left Analog Stick Up + Ability button.
Explosive Fist	Slowly approach enemies and deliver a devastating punch.
Explosive Fist: Power Up	Increase power of Explosive Fist.
Flinchproof Fist	Receive invulnerability while performing Explosive Fist.
Sacrificial Slug	Drop user’s HP down to 1 and inflict tremendous damage on enemies.
Lightspeed Jab	Deliver a weak but extremely fast punch.
Lightspeed Swarm	Teleport toward enemies with Lightspeed Jab.
Lightspeed Jab: Distance Up	Increase distance teleported with Lightspeed Jab.
Last Stand	Receive Haste and Aura, but inflict user with Killsight.
Last Stand: AG Down	Reduce AG cost of Last Stand.
Phantom Rush	Dodge all enemy attacks.
Phantom Rush: AG Down	Reduce AG cost of Phantom Rush.

Unlocking Abilities: Required Conditions

Recommended Strategies

Among his classmates, Eight ranks well in max HP, Attack, and Defense, and his movement speed is fairly impressive. His various command abilities can provide a bit of utility on the battlefield, but Eight’s fighting stances offer true versatility.

All of Eight’s stances offer a variety of attacks, and each stance has its own unique strength. Swiftwind Stance favors fast strikes, Wildfire Stance can be used to fire projectiles or summon pillars of fire, and Quickbolt Stance can be used to regenerate Eight’s HP. Stance attacks also replenish Eight’s AG, and many of them feature high critical hit rates when a target is attacked from the rear.

Eight’s Phantom Rush allows him to automatically evade incoming attacks. This ability drains his AG, however, so dodging is still important. A fully upgraded Lightspeed Jab allows him to zip around the battlefield, taking advantage of Killsight opportunities. Abilities like Sacrificial Slug and Last Stand grant massive damage output while leaving Eight extremely vulnerable. As always, experiment with the available abilities to find a combination that matches your play style.

Unlocking Recommended Abilities

Ability	Required Level	AP Cost
Swiftwind Special	—	2
Rising Uppercut	—	2
Wildfire Stance	—	2
Wildfire Special	—	2
Backhand	—	3
Accelerate	17	2
Triple Slip	17	2
Slipstream	17	3
Untouchable	17	5
Phantom Rush	17	3
Phantom Rush: AG Down	17	5
Quickbolt Stance	17	2
Quickbolt Special	17	2
Lightspeed Jab	17	6
Lightspeed Swarm	17	8
Lightspeed Jab: Distance Up	17	6

Most of Eight’s abilities have relatively low AP costs, so it’s easy to invest in a wide variety of skills. Early in the game, focus on unlocking Eight’s fighting styles and their specials, his evasion-based abilities, and any abilities that don’t require a command slot.

Swiftwind Special, Wildfire Stance, and Wildfire Special will dramatically improve Eight’s versatility in battle. Backhand provides a quick attack with a high Stun rate.

Accelerate, Triple Slip, Slipstream, and Untouchable provide the expected boost to Eight’s survivability. Phantom Rush and Phantom Rush: AG Down, however, combine to form a particularly impressive defensive ability. When Phantom Rush is equipped, holding the Ability button causes Eight to automatically dodge incoming attacks—even while Eight is running. The effect lasts until the button is released or Eight’s AG is depleted.

Unlock Quickbolt Stance and Quickbolt Special to give Eight a reliable option for HP recovery. Combine Lightspeed Jab, Lightspeed Swarm, and Lightspeed Jab: Distance Up for unmatched mobility. Not only does this combination allow Eight to dart between targets, it’s an excellent way to strike a distant enemy inflicted with Breaksight or Killsight. Once you’ve acquired the recommended skills, use earned AP to enhance your preferred stances, then unlock Eight’s remaining abilities.

Combat Tips: Eight

Eight has impressive speed and strength, good Defense, and a diverse arsenal of abilities. Phantom Rush is particularly valuable during tough battles, but a fully upgraded Lightspeed Jab is great for dealing with scattered enemies. These two abilities make a formidable combination, but don’t underestimate the usefulness of Eight’s various stances.

Swiftwind Stance, Wildfire Stance, and Quickbolt Stance each have their own unique moves and combinations, so it’s worth taking the time to master all of them.

Swiftwind Stance Attacks

Command	Attack
Ability button	Eight performs a stepping jab followed by a flurry of quick punches. Hold the Ability button to extend the flurry. Attacking from behind the target grants a high chance of critical damage.
Left Analog Stick Up + Ability button	Eight slides forward to deliver a low kick. Attacking from behind the target grants a high chance of critical damage.
Left Analog Stick Down + Ability button	(Requires Swiftwind Special) Eight leaps up and drives his fist into the ground, creating a small shock wave.
Left Analog Stick Left/Right + Ability button	Eight performs a sweeping aerial kick. Attacking from behind the target grants a high chance of critical damage.

Wildfire Stance Attacks

Command	Attack
Ability button	Eight fires a slow-moving projectile of energy. Rapidly tap the Ability button to fire a steady stream of projectiles.
Left Analog Stick Up + Ability button	Eight crouches down and charges forward for a damaging attack. Attacking from behind the target grants a high chance of critical damage.
Left Analog Stick Down + Ability button	(Requires Wildfire Special) Eight slams his fists into the ground, summoning a pillar of fire.
Left Analog Stick Left/Right + Ability button	Eight performs a spinning handstand, resulting in a brief flurry of kicks. Attacking from behind the target grants a high chance of critical damage.

Quickbolt Stance Attacks

Command	Attack
Ability button	Eight leaps forward, performing two quick aerial kicks. Double tap and hold the Ability button to perform an extended flurry of kicks after Eight’s initial attack. Attacking from behind the target grants a high chance of critical damage.
Left Analog Stick Up + Ability button	Eight launches himself forward with both legs extended. Double tap and hold the Ability button to perform an extended flurry of kicks after Eight’s initial attack. Attacking from behind the target grants a high chance of critical damage.
Left Analog Stick Down + Ability button	(Requires Quickbolt Special) Eight drops to the ground and emits a shock wave capable of draining HP from nearby enemies. Hold the Ability button to meditate, regenerating HP at a rate of 7.5% of max HP per second.
Left Analog Stick Left/Right + Ability button	Eight performs a stepping palm strike. The hand Eight uses corresponds to the choice of Analog Stick Left/Right. Repeat a command for a two-hit combo, or alternate the commands for an extended series of palm strikes. Attacking from behind the target grants a high chance of critical damage.