Nine — Final Fantasy Type-0 HD eGuide

Nine is a mid-range melee fighter with high HP and an impressive Defense rating.

Essential Details

Initial Status

Level:	6
EXP:	7196
AP:	4
Accessories:	Bronze Bangle; Life Armlet
Weapon:	Lance
Commands:	Jump; Fire RF
Defense Command:	Block

Basic Attributes

Movement Speed—Weapon Stowed:	7.8 meters per second
Movement Speed—Weapon Drawn:	7.8 meters per second
Flinch Resistance:	0
Knockdown Resistance:	× 0.8
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	370	155	63	67	54	41	39	46
10	445	164	67	68	56	43	41	48
20	622	188	77	71	61	48	46	53
30	785	213	87	73	66	53	51	58
40	931	237	97	76	71	58	56	63
50	1062	261	107	78	76	63	61	68
60	1176	285	117	81	81	68	66	73
70	1276	310	127	83	86	73	71	78
80	1359	334	137	86	91	78	76	83
90	1427	358	147	88	96	83	81	88
99	1474	377	156	90	100	87	85	92
Class Zero Rank	1st	14th	7th	1st	8th	13th	14th	13th

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.
Quick Draw	Cast finishing magic after certain normal attacks.
Clean Sweep	Deliver a wide-area attack with Left Analog Stick Down + normal attack.
Clean Sweep II	Increase number of hits for Clean Sweep.
Sweeping Cast	Cast finishing magic after certain wide-area attacks.
Clean Sweep III	Increase number of hits for Clean Sweep.
Mobile Strike	Attack while moving with Left Analog Stick Up + normal attack.
Mobile Strike II	Increase number of hits for Mobile Strike.
Jump	Leap towards enemies and strike.
Jump: Power Up	Increase power of Jump.
Jump: Crit Up	Increase critical hit rate of Jump.
Jump: AG Down	Reduce AG cost of Jump.
White Knight	Generate a safety zone that restores HP and prevents damage.
White Knight: AG Down	Reduce AG cost of White Knight.
Whirling Lance	Twirl spear to attack enemies.
Whirling Lance: AG Down	Reduce AG cost of Whirling Lance.
High Jump	Leap high into the air and deliver a powerful strike from above.
High Jump: Power Up	Increase power of High Jump.
High Jump: Power Up II	Further increase power of High Jump.
Javelin Throw	Launch spear to pierce and damage enemies.
Javelin Throw: Crit Up	Increase critical hit rate of Javelin Throw.
Laser Lance	Launch spear in a straight line to severely damage enemies.
Laser Lance: Power Up	Increase power of Laser Lance.
Primal Roar	Unleash a guttural roar to inflict enemies with Stop.
Primal Roar: Time Up	Primal Roar remains active for a longer time.
Primal Roar: AG Down	Reduce AG cost of Primal Roar.

Unlocking Abilities: Required Conditions

Recommended Strategies

Nine uses his lance to deliver mid-range melee strikes with speed and precision. His normal attacks can be chained for some devastating combos, and abilities like Jump and Javelin Throw allow for occasional long-range attacks.

Nine has Class Zero’s highest rating in max HP and Defense, so he can absorb a good deal of damage. He can also use his White Knight ability to create an impenetrable barrier that grants HP regeneration to him and any nearby allies.

When playing as Nine, it’s usually best to rely on his normal attacks for basic combat. This not only deals reliable damage, it also ensures constant regeneration of his AG. Nine isn’t a very effective spell caster, so it’s often best to forego magic in favor of one of his more practical command abilities.

Unlocking Recommended Abilities

Ability	Required Level	AP Cost
Jump: AG Down	—	5
Jump: Crit Up	—	4
Accelerate	8	4
White Knight	8	4
Triple Slip	8	2
Slipstream	8	3
Untouchable	8	5
White Knight: AG Down	8	5
Whirling Lance	13	4
Whirling Lance: AG Down	13	6
Clean Sweep II	13	4
Clean Sweep III	13	5

Nine has some interesting abilities, but it’s best to focus on his core abilities early in the game. Upgrade his Jump right away, then use earned AG to unlock all of his evasion-based abilities. Once that’s done, look to unlock commands that will increase Nine’s versatility on the battlefield.

Nine’s Jump ability offers a nice balance of speed and range, so Jump: AG Down and Jump: Crit Up make for good early investments. Along with his normal attacks, an upgraded Jump will help maximize Nine’s damage output during his first several levels.

Unlock Accelerate to increase Nine’s movement speed, then acquire Nine’s White Knight ability. White Knight: AG Down is a great investment, but spend available AP on the rest of his evasion-based abilities before you unlock it.

Purchase Whirling Lance and Whirling Lance: AG Down to give Nine a viable option for area damage, then unlock Clean Sweep II and Clean Sweep III. By this point, Nine should be well suited for virtually any mission. Simply unlock his remaining abilities and upgrades as AP becomes available.

Combat Tips: Nine

Compared to his classmates, Nine is a fairly straightforward fighter. Equipping Jump and White Knight for use along with his normal attacks is quite often your best option. However, with abilities like High Jump, Laser Lance, and Primal Roar, Nine can become a fairly versatile melee combatant.

Chain four of Nine’s normal attacks to perform a devastating medium-range combo. There’s a bit of a delay just after the third hit, but the final blow has a fairly good chance of knocking down weaker enemies.

Jump is one of Nine’s default commands, and it’s also one of his most useful abilities. It has good range, reasonable damage, and it can be upgraded to increase its power, crit rate, and AG efficiency. Nine’s normal attacks will account for the bulk of his damage, but well-timed Jump attacks can be very effective in the heat of battle.

When White Knight is equipped, hold the Ability button to summon a protective dome around Nine. This dome not only protects Nine and any nearby allies from incoming attacks, it grants steady HP regeneration. However, the dome will only remain until the button is released, or until Nine’s AG is depleted.

Javelin Throw and Laser Lance allow Nine to attack from a distance, but he’s at his best when he’s fairly close to his target. This allows him to do consistent damage, and it increases his chances of scoring Breaksight and Killsight attacks.