Exdeath/Dissidia NT

Exdeath is a warrior of Spiritus in Dissidia Final Fantasy NT and its arcade version, representing Final Fantasy V. He is a Specialist-type character who controls the power of the Void.

Exdeath's default player name is Nameless Tree, and his manikin counterpart is renamed Arboreal Echo.

Appearance

 * Default
 * Dark Mage I - Default coloration. An updated version of his default attire. His armor now has a smooth luster and is slightly darker.
 * Dark Mage II - 1st alternate coloration. Colors Exdeath's armor indigo and cape white. Based on Exdeath's 16-bit field sprite.
 * Dark Mage III - 2nd alternate coloration. An updated version of his "Santalum Robe" attire from the PlayStation Portable Dissidia games, but with a more whiter armor and gray cape.


 * 1st Alternate Costume
 * Root of Evil I - Default coloration. An updated version of his original attire while in EX Mode from the PlayStation Portable games, which in turn is based on Exdeath's true form.
 * Root of Evil II - 1st alternate coloration. An updated version of his "Santalum Robe" attire while in EX Mode, with his armor whiter.
 * Root of Evil III - 2nd alternate coloration. Colors his armor and kilt black, and his cape white. Resembles Neo Exdeath's main body.

Equipment
Exdeath equips greatswords:
 * Moore Branch - Default weapon. The sword has been featured in his Yoshitaka Amano art and in battles against him in Final Fantasy V. Unlike other sword wielders, Exdeath primarily attacks with the sword with telekinesis in the Dissidia series.
 * Animus - 1st alternate weapon. The sword has a black handle and a bright blue blade where the tip splits in two, and a large decorated guard with multiple jewels adorned across the sword. The jewels resemble those of Exdeath's decorated armor.
 * Predominance - 2nd alternate weapon. The sword has a black handle, a golden and fanged guard, and an orange and black blade in a jagged, flame-like design.
 * Void Sword - 3rd alternate weapon. The main blade is segmented: sharp from the tip and diverging downwards as separate curved blades toward the hilt. The guard is spiked and colored silver with a purple crest in its center, while the handle is black and purple with a curved pommel.

Exdeath's alternate weapons have not appeared in prior Final Fantasy games, and are new and original for the Dissidia series. The naming and design of the weapons refer to both Exdeath's personality and arrogance in his powers.

Story
Exdeath is summoned as a warrior of Spiritus, but is unaware that he was back in World B. At the Void, Exdeath gloats to Bartz about how he has finally unlocked it. Bartz demands to know what he did to his friends, and the two duel. Cloud and Sephiroth "team up" with Bartz and Exdeath, respectively, while also dueling each other. Sephiroth concocts an escape plan, but does not share this with Exdeath until the planesgorgers arrive.

Exdeath emerges in Narshe, and after insulting Shantotto, duels her as well as Firion and Tidus. He is joined by Kefka who emerges from a dimensional portal. They knock Tidus into Pandaemonium, and greet Ultimecia. After Firion and Shantotto arrive, Exdeath witnesses Shantotto and Ultimecia insult each other before engaging in battle. A planesgorger arrives before Shantotto and her allies can escape. Exdeath is outraged with their presence, knowing Shinryu is responsible, before nonetheless continuing his duel. He and Kefka launch Firion to the portal, but he ends up saved by Jecht. Exdeath, Ultimecia, and Kefka arrive at Besaid shortly after Jecht, Tidus, and Firion, but they cannot continue their duel due to the planesgorgers' arrival on that world as well. Exdeath vows revenge against the planesgorgers and the cause of them before taking his leave.

When the heroes and villains meet to stage a battle to lure Shinryu out, Bartz tells Exdeath that though they are joining forces now, it is a temporary alliance. In response, Exdeath quietly places his hands over his blade hilt. During the battle, he attacks Onion Knight using his blade telekinetically, and then parries Zidane's ambush from behind before teleporting away just as the Emperor uses Dreary Cell on them.

As soon as Shinryu arrives, Exdeath participates in the joint attack to defeat Shinryu, but is repelled. After regaining their composure, the warriors work together to defeat Shinryu. Afterwards, the moogles give Exdeath a crystal to host his memories for Spiritus to use in the new cycles of wars. With a crystal doppelgänger of himself to serve on Spiritus's behalf, Exdeath returns to his homeworld.

Gameplay

 * Type: Specialist - Exdeath switches between the following modes by pressing.


 * Berserker increases attack potency and poise. EX Skill: Black Hole
 * Nullifier hinders opponents' common EX skill usage. EX Skill: Power of the Void
 * Hexer debuffs opponents. EX Skill: White Dwarf

Trivia

 * Exdeath is the first antagonist in Dissidia NT to be classed as a Specialist.

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