Irvine Kinneas/Gameplay

Irvine is a playable character in Final Fantasy VIII. He wields shotguns in battle and his Limit Break is Shot. A Triple Triad card based on Irvine can be obtained.

Weapons


Irvine wields a shotgun in battle, although being a ranged fighter doesn't give him an edge like in previous Final Fantasy games, as Final Fantasy VIII doesn't have rows in battle. As a marksman and a sniper he also uses a rifle during the storyline. Irvine's guns are named after famous battleships, the majority being British. Irvine is the only playable character in Final Fantasy VIII who cannot acquire his ultimate weapon before disc 3.

There are four models for Irvine to use:
 * Valiant – Initial model. Described in Weapons Monthly, April Issue.
 * Ulysses – Described in Weapons Monthly, May Issue.
 * Bismarck – Described in Weapons Monthly, July Issue.
 * Exeter – Described in Weapons Monthly, 1st Issue.

Limit Break
Shot is Irvine's Limit Break. When executed, the player can choose from a variety of shot and ammo types and must press to fire at an enemy. The length of the allotted time varies depending on Crisis Level. This Limit Break consumes ammo that can be bought from shops or refined from items and cards.