The following is a list of battle dialogue spoken by characters in Dissidia Final Fantasy.
For battle dialogue in Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy, see Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy battle dialogue.
Warrior of Light[]
Short battle intros[]
Come! I shall give my all.
So I have no choice.
We'll fight with all our strength.
Light...give me strength.
Destiny ends here.
We shall see the end to this.
Give me strength.
I shall not run from my fate.
— when HP is low
I won't surrender!
— when HP is low
I must endure this trial!
— when opponent is stronger
All I must do is fight!
— when opponent is stronger
I can take you on if you wish.
— when opponent is weaker
We know how this will end.
— when opponent is weaker
Long battle intros[]
I must conquer myself.
— Warrior of Light
We shall see the end to this.
Destiny is now at hand!
Destiny ends here!
— Garland
Emotions will not help you win.
— Firion
Your ambitions are nothing.
— The Emperor
You should learn when to quit.
— Onion Knight
My light shall pierce through your darkness!
— Cloud of Darkness
Is this battle your true desire?
— Cecil
I sense that you seek the light.
— Golbez
You must learn that courage is not recklessness.
— Bartz
The Void shall be yours alone.
— Exdeath
Forgive me, but I must halt you here.
— Terra
I'm done with pranksters.
— Kefka
Hesitation will dull your blade.
— Cloud
Mere words can no longer save you.
— Sephiroth
Are you ready to know true strength?
— Squall
You cannot stop my time.
— Ultimecia
You cannot steal victory.
— Zidane
Your pride will lead to your ruin.
— Kuja
You should be aware of your naivete.
— Tidus
I shall sever the chains of dusk!
— Jecht
This woman is out for blood...
— Shantotto
Will you not seek the light of the sun?
— Gabranth
Brave spirit, come to me!
— Chaos
In-battle dialogue[]
Get ready!
— when using Sword Thrust
Give me strength!
— when using any Fang attack
You're mine.
— when using Rising Buckler
Prepare.
— when using Ascension
Shine!
— when using Shield of Light
Bathe in the light!
— when using Shining Wave
Lightning!
— when using Radiant Sword
Blade of light!
— when using Rune Saber
Take this!
— when using Bitter End
This is it!
— when using an HP attack during Chase
To shine brighter!
— when activating EX Mode
I give my all, to this sword. Prepare!
— when EX Burst begins
You're finished.
— when EX Burst is performed
Victory quotes[]
This victory will be remembered.
The light is always with me.
I mustn't let my guard down.
— when HP is low
The light has saved me.
— when HP is low
Brute force does not equal strength!
— when opponent is stronger
The light shall never fade!
— when opponent is stronger
I am always ready.
— when opponent is weaker
This is the way it must be.
— when opponent is weaker
Loss quotes[]
I cannot...die now...
I have a mission...to fulfill...
Light...never fades
Is this the end...?
I shall not surrender.
— when opponent is stronger
Where is the light?
— when opponent is stronger
You have fought well.
— when opponent is weaker
How could I have...?
— when opponent is weaker
Garland[]
Short battle intros[]
Let us enjoy this battle!
To challenge me is foolish!
Come and show me your strength.
This is where you turn to dust.
There is no escape from the cycle of battle.
Combat is our only path!
I'll smash you into pieces!
This...is a true fight to the death.
— when HP is low
This is exhilarating.
— when HP is low
An opponent worth crushing!
— when opponent is stronger
Who knows who will win?
— when opponent is stronger
I shall not hold back.
— when opponent is weaker
I'll twist you into a knot!
— when opponent is weaker
Long battle intros[]
Can you overcome fate?
— Warrior of Light
Only one can be the greatest!
— Garland
Your conviction means nothing in battle!
— Firion
Authority means nothing in battle!
— The Emperor
What a reckless little whelp you are!
— Onion Knight
Begone, beast of destruction!
— Cloud of Darkness
Yours are not the eyes of a warrior.
— Cecil
Let the darkness take you!
— Golbez
Can you withstand my attacks?
— Bartz
Drown in the Void!
— Exdeath
Expect no chivalry here, woman.
— Terra
Nothing but a jester!
— Kefka
I shall break you and your sword!
— Cloud
Show me what a hero can do!
— Sephiroth
Come to me with the heart of a lion!
— Squall
I shall even conquer time.
— Ultimecia
I will erase you and your soul.
— Zidane
I sense you are haunted by your fate.
— Kuja
Better you fall down fate's spiral!
— Tidus
Another prisoner of fate!
— Jecht
A lady worthy of the highest praise.
— Shantotto
Armor does not hide the weakness of your heart.
— Gabranth
You and I share the same fate.
— Chaos
In-battle dialogue[]
Nice try!
— when dodging sideways
You're finished!
— when dodging backwards
Here I come!
— when dashing
I'll crush you!
— when using Bardiche, Lance Charge, or using HP attack during chase
Go!
— when using Twist Drill or Highbringer
Take that!
— when using Chain Cast
To ash!
— when using Blaze
Imbecile!
— when using Earthquake
You've no escape!
— when using Tsunami
Warrior soul!
— when activating EX Mode
Know your limits!
— when EX Burst begins
Can you stand this?
— when EX Burst is performed
Miserable insect!
— with perfect EX Burst execution
Nyaaarh! Oowwww...
— finishing blow
Victory quotes[]
Hahahaha! Know your place!
Humph. What an unfulfilling battle.
The strong will always win. That is fate.
— when HP is low
Is there no one who can defeat me?
— when HP is low
There is no limit to my strength!
— when opponent is stronger
Stronger! I become even stronger!
— when opponent is stronger
I've no business with the weak.
— when opponent is weaker
This is no place for you.
— when opponent is weaker
Loss quotes[]
Impossible! I cannot be defeated...
Nnng... Impressive...
I have no regret.
The cycle continues.
Don't think THIS is the end.
— when opponent is stronger
So I was not quite on par.
— when opponent is stronger
I must have been off guard.
— when opponent is weaker
A grave error in judgment.
— when opponent is weaker
Firion[]
Short battle intros[]
Let's go!
We'll settle this!
I cannot lose!
I'll give it all I have!
To defend the world.
Let's have a fair fight!
I'll make my dreams come true.
I won't give up on the future.
I can turn this around.
— when HP is low
I must find a way.
— when HP is low
I'll surmount this!
— when opponent is stronger
This battle will be a lesson.
— when opponent is stronger
I'll give it my all.
— when opponent is weaker
No holding back.
— when opponent is weaker
Long battle intros[]
I am honored to spar with you.
— Warrior of Light
Fighting without conviction means nothing!
— Garland
Only I can best myself!
— Firion
We're not tools... We are hope!
— The Emperor
A fine warrior indeed.
— Onion Knight
You exude such confidence...
— Cloud of Darkness
Kindness won't give you victory!
— Cecil
You have someone else to face.
— Golbez
Alright! Time to play hard!
— Bartz
Has your long existence taught you nothing?
— Exdeath
Ng...I won't hold back!
— Terra
I've never heard a sadder laugh...
— Kefka
Give me all you've got, Cloud!
— Cloud
You make me shiver... What are you!?
— Sephiroth
Let me hear you roar!
— Squall
Your looks will not deceive me!
— Ultimecia
You can't steal my resolve.
— Zidane
Watch it, or I just might bite.
— Kuja
Your cheerfulness is a weapon.
— Tidus
A fist for a fist!
— Jecht
A rare opponent, indeed!
— Shantotto
For all I hold dear!
— Gabranth
My dreams will never fade!
— Chaos
In-battle dialogue[]
There... Take it!
— when using Rope Knife
Can't run!
— when using Reel Axe
Fire!
— when using Fire
Blizzard!
— when using Blizzard
Thunder!
— when using Thunder
Hit!
— when using Straightarrow
This is it!
— when using HP attack during chase or Double Trouble
I feel it in my blood!
— when activating EX Mode
This decides it!
— when EX Burst begins
Lance!... Slash!... Shatter!... Shoot!... Sword!... It's the end!
— when EX Burst is performed
Don't let it... end...
— final blow
Victory quotes[]
You let your guard down.
I have to get stronger still.
There is only one path I must follow!
That was a good fight!
I'll walk...my own path.
— when HP is low
I believe in myself.
— when HP is low
No wall is too high.
— when opponent is stronger
As long as I believe in myself.
— when opponent is stronger
I'll take you on any time.
— when opponent is weaker
You have much to learn.
— when opponent is weaker
Loss quotes[]
Is it impossible for me to win?
What...unbelievable strength...
I'm sorry...everyone...
No...this isn't the end...
Was I too reckless?
Is my dream over?
I have room to grow.
— when opponent is stronger
I now know...true strength.
— when opponent is stronger
I wasn't strong enough...that's all.
— when opponent is weaker
Where did I go wrong?
— when opponent is weaker
The Emperor[]
Short battle intros[]
I'll free you from this fantasy.
An adequate diversion.
For you, a bloodbath.
I'll crush your petty dreams.
You've come just to be killed.
I know no such thing as defeat.
Entertain me.
Don't die yet.
I'll beat death again!
— when HP is low
My strength is certain!
— when HP is low
Your strength is annoying.
— when opponent is stronger
I won't hold back!
— when opponent is stronger
Pitiful insect!
— when opponent is weaker
You have no chance.
— when opponent is weaker
Long battle intros[]
If anyone is fit to shine, it is I.
— Warrior of Light
Brute force alone can do nothing.
— Garland
A would-be rebel, chasing dreams...
— Firion
This world can have but one emperor!
— The Emperor
What a fearless child.
— Onion Knight
Come forth, grotesque wraith.
— Cloud of Darkness
Ought you not be on our side?
— Cecil
I shall reveal your true face.
— Golbez
What an insolent little brat.
— Bartz
Destroyers are worthless.
— Exdeath
Why don't you let me control you?
— Terra
A taste of Hell may be just what you need.
— Kefka
Can you win with shadows in your heart?
— Cloud
A "hero", toyed with by fate?
— Sephiroth
Such a lofty ego.
— Squall
Let us crown the true master.
— Ultimecia
Do you intend to pick my pocket?
— Zidane
You are too weak to control anything.
— Kuja
Can you bear such heavy sins?
— Tidus
Sinners must be punished.
— Jecht
It is an honor, milady.
— Shantotto
Surrender, and perhaps you'll live.
— Gabranth
You're unfit to rule anything...!
— Chaos
In-battle dialogue[]
Slow!
— when dodging
Futile!
— when blocking
Meddlesome!
— when using Thunder Crest
Fool!
— when using Bombard
Away!
— when using Mine
Suffer!
— when using Light Crest
Prepare! Fall!
— when using Dynamite
Heavens!
— when using Starfall
Run amok!
— when using Flare
Prepare! Meddlesome!
— when using HP attack during chase
My reign is absolute!
— when activating EX Mode
Suffer!
— when EX Burst is activated
All is mine to command!
— when EX Burst is performed
Lowly worm.
— with perfect EX Burst execution
Ungaaaaah!
— final blow
Victory quotes[]
Learn your limits.
Victory is so sweet.
An insect defeat an emperor?
You are an unworthy opponent.
Pathetic.
— when HP is low
Alas, we are not equals.
— when HP is low
This match was decided from the outset.
— when opponent is stronger
Victory came to the strongest.
— when opponent is stronger
Something go awry?
— when opponent is weaker
That was barely amusing.
— when opponent is weaker
Loss quotes[]
I will not forget your face...
Unbelievable... Defeated by you...
This...this can't be real...
How humiliating...!
Is this...the end?
I will...not die...
Merely a temporary withdrawal...
— when opponent is stronger
Do not look down on me.
— when opponent is stronger
This...is fear...?
— when opponent is weaker
What just happened?
— when opponent is weaker
Onion Knight[]
Short battle intros[]
I'm ready! Are you?
This won't take long.
Don't underestimate me.
Being small has its advantages.
I've lived through worse.
— when HP is low
I...I can win this!
— when HP is low
Think you scare me? Think again!
— when opponent is stronger
Sometimes, you go for it!
— when opponent is stronger
You dare challenge me!?
— when opponent is weaker
This won't be much of a fight.
— when opponent is weaker
Long battle intros[]
Let's see what I can do!
— Warrior of Light
I'll show you that size doesn't matter!
— Garland
Lots of weapons, not enough hands.
— Firion
I won't fall for your tricks!
— The Emperor
Huh, such a bad imitation.
— Onion Knight
You'll never extinguish our hopes!
— Cloud of Darkness
That power reminds me of my own.
— Cecil
Do you want to talk about your issues?
— Golbez
Do you ever look before you leap?
— Bartz
You can't destroy everything!
— Exdeath
Can't lose this one!
— Terra
I won't lose to a swindler!
— Kefka
I think you think too much.
— Cloud
You don't think much, do you?
— Sephiroth
That's a really neat weapon.
— Squall
Could you speed up my time a bit?
— Ultimecia
Can I be a thief, too?
— Zidane
You rely on your "schemes" too much.
— Kuja
Don't you ever get tired of laughing?
— Tidus
I won't go easy on you, old man!
— Jecht
Wow. What a little brat.
— Shantotto
That's a pretty rare weapon.
— Gabranth
No matter the odds, I believe in myself!
— Chaos
In-battle dialogue[]
Oh yeah!... One more!
— when using Extra Slice
Rain!... Dodge this!
— when using Swordshower
How's that!?
— when using Turbo-Hit
Not over yet!... This is it!
— when using Extra Lunge
You can't escape!... This is it!
— when using Guiding Swipe
Breath of ice!
— when using Blizzard
How's this!?
— when using Blizzaga
Shake!... Earth roar!
— when using Quake
Thunder!
— when using Thunder
Heaven's fury!
— when using Thundaga
Scorch!... Detonate!
— when using Flare
This!... There!... And this!
— when using Blade Torrent and connecting
This!... Wh-whoa!
— when using Blade Torrent and missing
Stars unite!... Burn it up!
— when using Comet
Singe!
— when using Firaga
Here I come!
— when using Wind Shear
Let's end this!
— when activating EX Mode
Now it begins.
— when EX Burst begins
The best is yet to come!
— when EX Burst is performed
Here I come!
— when Ninjitsu EX Burst is performed
Burn it up!
— when Spellbook EX Burst is performed
Victory quotes[]
Looks like I won.
Piece of cake.
I'm always up for a rematch.
Hehe, gotcha didn't I?
All according to plan.
— when HP is low
Made it out on top.
— when HP is low
Haha. That was impressive!
— when opponent is stronger
I did it! I won!
— when opponent is stronger
I knew I was going to win.
— when opponent is weaker
See? It was really easy too.
— when opponent is weaker
Loss quotes[]
No way!
This doesn't really count.
I...lost.
Go away, leave me alone!
I couldn't make it work.
Well, I tried my best.
Awwww!
— when opponent is stronger
What'd you expect?
— when opponent is stronger
Why'd I do that?
— when opponent is weaker
Just so you know, I let you win.
— when opponent is weaker
Cloud of Darkness[]
Short battle intros[]
Show us your power.
We lust...to destroy!
You shall taste despair.
All shall return to the void.
We will...never perish...
— when HP is low
Darkness embraces us...
— when HP is low
Quickly...quickly, we shall fight!
— when opponent is stronger
One step...closer to the Void...
— when opponent is stronger
You shall be consumed...
— when opponent is weaker
Come...let us embrace.
— when opponent is weaker
Long battle intros[]
No light could ever reach me...
— Warrior of Light
The Void surpasses all!
— Garland
Hope is for the weak.
— Firion
Presuming the role of conqueror?
— The Emperor
Meddlesome child!
— Onion Knight
Shall you lead me to further darkness?
— Cloud of Darkness
Give us your darkness and your light!
— Cecil
I sense great darkness in you.
— Golbez
Unreachable freedom is no better than a cage.
— Bartz
Ah... You long for the Void.
— Exdeath
Do not fear. The Void welcomes all.
— Terra
We won't allow you your sordid cries.
— Kefka
You dare face me with a clouded heart!?
— Cloud
The truly mighty must be leashed.
— Sephiroth
Gun me down, if you can.
— Squall
Drown within the rifts of time.
— Ultimecia
You can pilfer nothing from the Void.
— Zidane
We endow you with despair.
— Kuja
Clouds are meant to shroud the light.
— Tidus
Earthly life is no different from phantoms.
— Jecht
An equal...? No-you surpass...!
— Shantotto
Your "rules" are irrelevant.
— Gabranth
Even chaos shall be consumed...
— Chaos
In-battle dialogue[]
What!?
— when blocked
Attack.
— when using Tentacle of Pain
Devour.
— when using Tentacle of Pain
Bite.
— when using Tentacle of Pain
Thrash about.
— when using Tentacle of Suffering
Go.
— when using Tentacle of Suffering
Assault.
— when using Tentacle of Suffering
How galling.
— when using [Anti-air] Particle Beam
Flee if you can.
— when using [Long-range] Particle Beam
How futile!
— when using [Wrath] Particle Beam
Hmph.. Take this!
— when using [Feint] Particle Beam
Vanish.
— when using [Wide Angle] Particle Beam
Stand and perish!
— when using [Fusillade] Particle Beam
Perish!
— when using [0-form] Particle Beam
My spirit seethes!
— when activating EX Mode
True darkness!
— when EX Burst begins
Succumb to the darkness!
— when imperfect EX Burst is performed
Unleash the shadows!
— with perfect EX Burst execution
Ugh! No...!
— final blow
Victory quotes[]
Hope, despair...they are what feeds me...
We shall engulf everything in our shadow...
One step closer to the Void...
All is done for the Void.
Such a simple thing...
The time for destruction draws near...
— when HP is low
Seek no redemption in battle.
— when HP is low
Light and darkness never change.
— when opponent is stronger
Victory...how ridiculous.
— when opponent is stronger
How fragile.
— when opponent is weaker
Such a simple thing.
— when opponent is weaker
Loss quotes[]
A power that could surpass the Void...!?
We? Fall victim to the Void...?
Grrrr...
In disorder, we shall return.
Darkness can only return to darkness.
We will wait within the Void...
All is to further the darkness.
— when opponent is stronger
Next time, we shall consume that power.
— when opponent is stronger
Even this is necessary...
— when opponent is weaker
We must destroy more!
— when opponent is weaker
Cecil[]
Short battle intros[]
It begins.
There's no time to run.
My blade will lead me to the light!
This ends for you, not I!
I've, no other choice...!
— when HP is low
Till my last breath!
— when HP is low
I'll do it...!
— when opponent is stronger
This is rash, but still...!
— when opponent is stronger
I mustn't coddle the weak!
— when opponent is weaker
How is this fair?
— when opponent is weaker
Long battle intros[]
I'll best you, with this blade!
— Warrior of Light
Nothing is born from war!
— Garland
Let us cross swords in the name of dreams.
— Firion
Rule does not mean tyranny!
— The Emperor
Your light will grow stronger.
— Onion Knight
Even the darkest clouds scatter on the wind.
— Cloud of Darkness
This is a fight for me and me alone!
— Cecil
My brother...I will face you!
— Golbez
I hope you will not hold back!
— Bartz
If all you have is power, you are powerless!
— Exdeath
You, needn't fear battle.
— Terra
You take joy in others' suffering?!
— Kefka
Let us seek our answers together!
— Cloud
There is sorrow in those wintry eyes.
— Sephiroth
Let's fight as brothers in arms!
— Squall
Time can't stop me!
— Ultimecia
I believe I could enjoy a duel with you.
— Zidane
You should know the importance of bonding!
— Kuja
This won't be easy.
— Tidus
Vows can't be broken!
— Jecht
I sense a power deeper than darkness...
— Shantotto
We've suffered the same pain.
— Gabranth
My comrades only strengthen my blade!
— Chaos
In-battle dialogue[]
Forgive.
— when using Valiant Blow
Target!
— when using Shadow Lance
Darkness be with me!
— when using Dark Cannon
Halt!
— when using Gravity Ball or Paladin Arts
Guide me!
— when using Slash or Dark Step
Go.
— when using Lightning Rise
To the sky! Fleeting blade!
— when using Radiant Wings
Moon transfix you!
— when using Searchlight
Darkness!
— when missing with Soul Eater
Darkness! Drink of anguish!
— when using Soul Eater
Burn!
— when using Dark Flame
Beneath the light...comes judgment!
— when using Saint's Fall
Cleansing light!
— when using Paladin Force
Darkness!
— when using HP attack during chase (Dark Knight)
Beneath the light!
— when using HP attack during chase (Paladin)
I know my course!
— when activating EX Mode
This will seal it! The moon leads me!
— when EX Burst begins
Forgive... Darkness be with me!
— when imperfect EX Burst is performed
Light and darkness cast aloft!
— with perfect EX Burst execution
Victory quotes[]
I follow the path I must.
I knew I would triumph!
May you find peace.
I will not stop...
I survived...somehow...
— when HP is low
All that matters...is what's inside.
— when HP is low
Perhaps I've grown stronger.
— when opponent is stronger
With this power...
— when opponent is stronger
You fought bravely.
— when opponent is weaker
A knight's path never ends.
— when opponent is weaker
Loss quotes[]
I will rise again!
I accept defeat...
I'm a coward.
I failed...
Is this...the end...?
I cannot meet the others like this...
Yet, I'd sworn to overcome...
— when opponent is stronger
Am I destined...to go no further?
— when opponent is stronger
Am I not good enough?
— when opponent is weaker
I was careless...
— when opponent is weaker
Golbez[]
Short battle intros[]
This too, is destiny.
Never drop your guard.
What do you seek in this fight?
Show me what you're made of.
All is not lost.
— when HP is low
I do not fear defeat.
— when HP is low
Prove you are worthy of that strength.
— when opponent is stronger
It seems you have some ability.
— when opponent is stronger
You need not hurry toward death.
— when opponent is weaker
End this pathetic struggle.
— when opponent is weaker
Long battle intros[]
Too bright a shine draws eyes of envy.
— Warrior of Light
A pitiful knight who knows no honor.
— Garland
Let your youth guide you in battle.
— Firion
Can you think of anything but your desire?
— The Emperor
To arms, gallant youth.
— Onion Knight
Must I now chase after clouds?
— Cloud of Darkness
...Can you overcome me?
— Cecil
I am my own judge and executioner...
— Golbez
Your carefree ways end here.
— Bartz
Your "Void" intimidates even you.
— Exdeath
No future for the fearful.
— Terra
What manner of fiend are you?
— Kefka
The faint-hearted have no place here.
— Cloud
You do not even try to understand.
— Sephiroth
Such fury in those eyes!
— Squall
Now is the end of Time for you.
— Ultimecia
Soon you'll be nothing but a memory.
— Zidane
Envy binds the two of you.
— Kuja
Do not close your eyes to reality.
— Tidus
Love is a sinful thing.
— Jecht
I would test myself against your strength.
— Shantotto
You are trapped by hatred...
— Gabranth
I care not for harmony nor discord.
— Chaos
In-battle dialogue[]
Let us start... No mercy.
— when using Rising Wave
Let us start.
— when using Attack System or using HP attack during chase
No escape!... Allow me to give you something.
— when using Gravity Force
Come...A gift.
— when using Float System
Careless!... A gift.
— when using Gravity System
Endure this!
— when using Nightglow
Time to part... Farewell.
— when using Genesis Rock
I'll erase you!
— when using Cosmic Ray
Can you keep up?
— when using Cosmic Ray (charged)
Creature of shadow!
— when activating EX Mode
Fight in earnest.
— when using Black Fang
Guide my inner shadow... Light and dark above...
— when EX Burst begins
I tire of this.
— when imperfect EX Burst is performed
Transcend the stars!
— with perfect EX Burst execution
Very well.
— with alternate EX Burst execution
Impressive.
— enemy survives after using EX Burst
Victory quotes[]
Come back again.
Your loss can strengthen you.
Weakness is the greatest sin.
That was underwhelming.
I still have much to work on.
— when HP is low
I must become...even stronger.
— when HP is low
Even the strong have weaknesses.
— when opponent is stronger
No certainties in battle.
— when opponent is stronger
Return to fight again.
— when opponent is weaker
You should have known better.
— when opponent is weaker
Loss quotes[]
I've no one to blame but myself.
I will repay this debt.
Then, this struggle was in vain...
My own darkness blinded me.
Death will not claim me.
Allow me time to rest.
I must learn my limitations.
— when opponent is stronger
Bested by my arrogance.
— when opponent is stronger
I find this hard to believe...
— when opponent is weaker
Such incredible strength...
— when opponent is weaker
Bartz[]
Short battle intros[]
It's a new adventure!
The wind is calling me.
Don't follow a path. Make your own.
Never lose your sense of adventure.
Ugh...I'm still in.
— when HP is low
When the going gets tough...
— when HP is low
A worthy opponent!
— when opponent is stronger
This is exciting!
— when opponent is stronger
You can run if you want.
— when opponent is weaker
C'mon, Show me what you've got.
— when opponent is weaker
Long battle intros[]
"Light...give me strength!" ...or whatever.
— Warrior of Light
Don't you like anything other than fighting?
— Garland
Mimicking you is no easy task!
— Firion
Wanting to rule everything is just being greedy.
— The Emperor
Guess I was once that small, too.
— Onion Knight
Oooh, the clouds are getting dark.
— Cloud of Darkness
You are who you are! Believe in yourself!
— Cecil
You should take a trip and forget your troubles!
— Golbez
Hey! I am looking good!
— Bartz
The world will always be reborn!
— Exdeath
You've got to have the courage to act.
— Terra
Looks like you're having fun.
— Kefka
Just act before you have time to worry!
— Cloud
That is one long sword.
— Sephiroth
Would it kill you to smile sometimes?
— Squall
Must be nifty to be able to stop time.
— Ultimecia
This match is mine.
— Zidane
You sure like floating around.
— Kuja
Hey, teach me some new moves!
— Tidus
Let's fight like men!
— Jecht
Sorry if I make you trip!
— Shantotto
How 'bout we end the suffering?
— Gabranth
Let's finish this-one on one!
— Chaos
In-battle dialogue[]
Let's go.
— when using Ascendent Lance
Got it!... That should do it.
— when using Climbarrel
Get back here!... That's a wrap!
— when using Reel Impulse
...Goal!
— when using Storm Shot
Another one! Come on!
— when using Slidehazzard
Here.
— when using Holy
Show your flames!
— when using Hellfire
Burn!
— when using Dark Flame
Get 'em!
— when using Ragnarok Blade
Illuminate!
— when using Luminous Shard
Scorch! Detonate!
— when using Flare
The wind is with me!
— when activating EX Mode
Here we go!
— when EX Burst begins
The four essences!
— when EX Burst is performed
Let's go... For a shining world!
— when EX Burst is performed
Victory quotes[]
Oh, what a rush!
The winds of victory are blowing my way!
I'll protect everyone.
There's no end to an adventure.
The winds still blowing.
— when HP is low
All's well that ends well!
— when HP is low
Hey, I'm not so bad!
— when opponent is stronger
This is what I call an adventure!
— when opponent is stronger
Don't feel bad. There's always next time!
— when opponent is weaker
We'll run into each other again someday.
— when opponent is weaker
Loss quotes[]
One more try...
Ugh...I'm finished...
Aw man, I just can't win!
Giving up...is the biggest threat to an adventure...
I'll wait for the next wind to blow.
Needed a quick break...
I was so close.
— when opponent is stronger
Back to square one.
— when opponent is stronger
This time didn't count, right?
— when opponent is weaker
Guess I've gotta suck it up.
— when opponent is weaker
Exdeath[]
Short battle intros[]
To the great beyond!
Powerless worms!
Anger and hatred could not defeat me!
All shall return to the Void.
I will be reborn here.
— when HP is low
Show bravado while you still can.
— when HP is low
The Void is with me.
— when opponent is stronger
All is equal before the Void.
— when opponent is stronger
Fear my power!
— when opponent is weaker
Prepare for the afterlife!
— when opponent is weaker
Long battle intros[]
Follow me to the light's end!
— Warrior of Light
Your cycle only leads to the void.
— Garland
Dreams are meant to be shattered.
— Firion
Only the void can rule eternally.
— The Emperor
A tiny excuse for a human!
— Onion Knight
The Void you desire is false.
— Cloud of Darkness
Suffer in the rift within you.
— Cecil
Seal your heart within the Void.
— Golbez
You shall come and join me...
— Bartz
Even nothingness is powerless before the Void.
— Exdeath
Release your true form!
— Terra
I have no patience for fools!
— Kefka
Brooding gains you nothing!
— Cloud
A heart's darkness harbors the Void.
— Sephiroth
Death possesses its own beauty.
— Squall
Be lost in the rifts of time!
— Ultimecia
I will end your dwindling time.
— Zidane
Clinging so tightly to mortality.
— Kuja
Your very existence is nothing.
— Tidus
Sins are eternal!
— Jecht
I will add your magic to my own!
— Shantotto
I shall hand down your final judgment!
— Gabranth
Discord is but one piece of the Void.
— Chaos
In-battle dialogue[]
Feel the Void!
— when using Sword Dance or Vaccum Wave after a block
Grovel!
— when using Black Hole
Imbecile!
— when using Vacuum Wave or after fourth hit from Sword Dance in EX mode
You are powerless!
— when using Hurricane
Think again!
— when using Mid Block/Protect Guard
Prepare yourself!
— when using High Block/Turn Guard
Death approaches!
— when using Delta Attack
Naive weakling!
— when using Almagest
You're all talk!
— when using any Almagest after a block
This is it!
— when using Grand Cross
Supreme power!
— when activating EX Mode
To the silent beyond!
— when EX Burst begins
Turtle!
— alternate EX Burst
This is it!
— when imperfect EX Burst is performed
Embrace the stillness of eternity...
— with perfect EX Burst execution
Victory quotes[]
Defenseless fool!
You deserve no mercy.
Victory itself is nothingness...
Be engulfed by the Void!
Just as I expected...
— when HP is low
My potential is unlimited.
— when HP is low
Only the Void itself could surpass me!
— when opponent is stronger
Mwahahahahaha!
— when opponent is stronger
Barely a diversion...
— when opponent is weaker
None can stand against me!
— when opponent is weaker
Loss quotes[]
The Void...how could it-
I shall be born again, in the rift...
Am I to be sealed again?
Will I end like a mirage?
No...this is not happening!
How can this be...
Inconceivable!
— when opponent is stronger
The Void will swallow me.
— when opponent is stronger
The Void's true power!
— when opponent is weaker
I won't disappear.
— when opponent is weaker
Terra[]
Short battle intros[]
I hope I can do this.
I'll do my best.
I guess there's no avoiding this.
If this is the path I've chosen, then...
I don't want it to end here.
— when HP is low
I have no choice.
— when HP is low
I have never seen such strength.
— when opponent is stronger
Could I...win this one?
— when opponent is stronger
No time to be careless.
— when opponent is weaker
Forgive me. I'm in a hurry.
— when opponent is weaker
Long battle intros[]
I wish I had your conviction.
— Warrior of Light
Aren't you afraid of fighting?
— Garland
Indecision will save nothing!
— Firion
What do you think life is?
— The Emperor
Do I really have to fight you?
— Onion Knight
Nothing comes from hurting others!
— Cloud of Darkness
Change yourself, and the world changes with you.
— Cecil
What is it that you really want?
— Golbez
Can't we just have fun?
— Bartz
There are things that will always remain!
— Exdeath
Who... Who are you?
— Terra
I won't let you destroy this world too!
— Kefka
We must move forward, even if it's to fight.
— Cloud
You can't regain the past by force...
— Sephiroth
If fighting can provide a reason, then...
— Squall
Time will never stop for you.
— Ultimecia
What do you intend to steal from me?
— Zidane
Why can't you be more honest?
— Kuja
You're so cheerful...I'm a little jealous.
— Tidus
Isn't there someone you want to protect?
— Jecht
I've never felt such mystic power...
— Shantotto
You've taken on a terrible burden...
— Gabranth
I won't sit back and do nothing!
— Chaos
In-battle dialogue[]
Get away!
— when using Blizzara
Jolt!
— when using Thundara
Here!
— when using Holy or Holy Combo
Darkness of gravity!
— when using Graviga
Heaven's lament!
— when using Meteor
Sorrowful waters!
— when using Flood
Malevolent winds!
— when using Tornado
Maybe this!
— when using Meltdown
With this power!
— when using Meltdown (charged)
O perfect light! I want to end this!
— when using Ultima
If I have to fight...
— when activating EX Mode
Please...
— when casting Flood during EX Mode
Protect me now!
— when double-casting Tornado(Ex Mode)
Let it end!
— when double-casting Meltdown when fully charged
No more running.
— when EX Burst begins
I can protect everything!
— when EX Burst is being charged
I won't be defeated!
— with perfect EX Burst execution
Victory quotes[]
Thank goodness.
I'm just glad it's over.
There is still something I must do.
I was so...frightened...
I have to be more careful.
— when HP is low
If victory can make things clearer, then...
— when HP is low
Everyone lusts for power, it seems.
— when opponent is stronger
For all of our sakes, I won't lose.
— when opponent is stronger
Thank you for the match.
— when opponent is weaker
That wasn't as bad as I feared.
— when opponent is weaker
Loss quotes[]
Everyone's futures...
...This is the end?
I was powerless...
But I'd finally begun to understand...
I need more power.
Nooo!
It can't end like this!
— when opponent is stronger
I'll vanish, won't I?
— when opponent is stronger
I don't understand this at all.
— when opponent is weaker
I...I need to rest for a bit.
— when opponent is weaker
Kefka[]
Short battle intros[]
I'm gonna destroy EVERYTHING!
Ooh! A new plaything?
Toying with your prey is fun.
I'm not letting you go.
Piece-of-cake!
— when HP is low
Turn about victory coming right up.
— when HP is low
I'm gonna have to play rough!
— when opponent is stronger
Looks like a durable toy...
— when opponent is stronger
Do you think you can beat me?
— when opponent is weaker
You're LOWER than lower than dirt!
— when opponent is weaker
Long battle intros[]
I hate guys like you the most.
— Warrior of Light
You battle-obsessed nimrod!
— Garland
Ewww! Aren't you hot?
— Firion
You are less than worthless!
— The Emperor
Time for your punishment, little one!
— Onion Knight
Get lost, fossil!
— Cloud of Darkness
Goody two-shoes!
— Cecil
Completed your funeral arrangements?
— Golbez
Let me take that load off your shoulders.
— Bartz
Destruction without death? Bo-ring.
— Exdeath
Time to come home to Papa.
— Terra
Ohhh! Who's THAT handsome devil?
— Kefka
Ahh, the smell of inexperience!
— Cloud
Ehh, what IS it that you want?
— Sephiroth
I see a poser!
— Squall
How about you give me that power?
— Ultimecia
One of us is not serious enough.
— Zidane
I am not in the mood.
— Kuja
Go back to the beach already.
— Tidus
Meatheads, meatheads everywhere...
— Jecht
Now you've got what it takes to destroy the world!
— Shantotto
Ha! Just another loser...
— Gabranth
The sweet scent of death!
— Chaos
In-battle dialogue[]
Freeze!
— when using Twisty-Turny Blizzaga
Zappo!
— when using Lickity-Split Thundaga
Dance, dance!
— when using Zap-Trap Thundaga
You'll be well done!
— when using Extra-Crispy Firaga
Take this!
— when using Waggle-Wobbly Firaga
Come on, come on, come on!
— when using Scatter Spray Blizzaga
Be careful!
— when using Ultima
Don't mess with me!
— when using Havoc Wing
This is gonna hurt! Did I get him? (Note, sometimes "This is gonna hurt!" is omitted)
— when using Trine
Special delivery!
— when using Hyperdrive (short charge)
What a rush!
— when using Hyperdrive (long charge)
Whad'ya think of this? Does it hurt? DOES IT!?
— when using Forsaken
Watch this!
— when activating EX Mode
Be careful! Watch this...
— when EX Burst begins
Whad'ya think of this? Come on, come on, come on!
— when imperfect EX Burst is performed
It's filling me up! That was titillating...
— with perfect EX Burst execution
Inconceivable...
— final blow
Victory quotes[]
Now, who'll be my next victim?
That was hardly worth destroying...
I can't stop laughing!
There's NOTHING I can't do!!!
Victory is MINE!
— when HP is low
...heeheehee!
— when HP is low
You are pathetic.
— when opponent is stronger
- hums Victory Fanfare*
— when opponent is stronger
Any last words?
— when opponent is weaker
You get what you deserve!
— when opponent is weaker
Loss quotes[]
Huh? Why am I not moving...?
Un-be-LEEEVE-able!
I hate, hate, hate, hate, HATE YOU!
Ohh...Poor, poor me...
We are NOT amused.
Graaah! I'll remember this!
Don't think you've won this!
— when opponent is stronger
Huh? When did that happen?
— when opponent is stronger
Critical failure!
— when opponent is weaker
Ker-plunk.
— when opponent is weaker
Cloud[]
Short battle intros[]
Do what you want.
Do I feel sorry for you.
Come what may, I'm ready.
Let's just...get this over with.
I...don't have time for you.
— when HP is low
I'm gonna do...what ever I can.
— when HP is low
I'm gonna win. Don't you care?
— when opponent is stronger
What do you want with me?
— when opponent is stronger
Guess I have to.
— when opponent is weaker
Not interested.
— when opponent is weaker
Long battle intros[]
Show me the power of light.
— Warrior of Light
No chain is unbreakable.
— Garland
You look like a friend of mine.
— Firion
I'm not anyone's tool.
— The Emperor
You're a knight. Show me what you've got.
— Onion Knight
I can rip through your darkness.
— Cloud of Darkness
Don't think, just fight.
— Cecil
Who do you fight for?
— Golbez
Don't rush me, I'm getting ready.
— Bartz
You don't know true despair...
— Exdeath
Let's do what we can.
— Terra
There's no getting through to you.
— Kefka
If I win, are my sins forgiven?
— Cloud
I've got a few things to settle with you.
— Sephiroth
Fight with pride.
— Squall
You won't touch my memories.
— Ultimecia
Yap while you can.
— Zidane
We just met, but I won't miss you.
— Kuja
Why are you always so happy?
— Tidus
No one is too special...
— Jecht
Never seen anyone like you.
— Shantotto
Can you break from your past?
— Gabranth
I won't waver anymore.
— Chaos
In-battle dialogue[]
There... Ha! Over here!
— when using Climhazzard
Burn!
— when using Fire, Fira, or Firaga
...Weak.
— when using Slashing Blow (Down)
...Go!
— when using Slashing Blow (Up)
You're gone!
— when using Blade Beam
Stars, rain down!
— when using Meteorain
This... is it!
— when using Finishing Touch
This ends here!... No hard feelings.
— when using Omnislash Version 5
Give me strength!
— when activating EX Mode
This is it.
— when EX Burst is performed
Breaking my limit!... This is it.
— with perfect EX Burst execution
Victory quotes[]
My reality...is mine alone.
Let's go.
You should have seen that one coming.
That was a joke.
I've still...got a lot to learn.
— when HP is low
I'll live your life for you.
— when HP is low
It always ends the same way.
— when opponent is stronger
I earned this victory.
— when opponent is stronger
Can't smile about this one.
— when opponent is weaker
I won't sleep well tonight.
— when opponent is weaker
Loss quotes[]
That was bad...
Just get outta here.
This can't be it...
This isn't the place to stop...
A loss...is a loss.
Gotta...start over.
I guess this is it.
— when opponent is stronger
I...don't care anymore.
— when opponent is stronger
How did this happen?
— when opponent is weaker
I just...
— when opponent is weaker
Sephiroth[]
Short battle intros[]
Can you stop me?
Everything returns to the planet.
I want you to beg for forgiveness.
Into the depths of darkness.
All becomes one with me.
— when HP is low
Heheheh...
— when HP is low
Let me see you defeat me.
— when opponent is stronger
Taste the blade of a hero.
— when opponent is stronger
How much can you take?
— when opponent is weaker
Your fear will be gone in a flash.
— when opponent is weaker
Long battle intros[]
I'll rob you of your light forever.
— Warrior of Light
We shall fight to the end.
— Garland
The rose wilts.
— Firion
I am the chosen one.
— The Emperor
Say goodbye to your future.
— Onion Knight
Another washed-up monster...
— Cloud of Darkness
I'll scorch your darkness.
— Cecil
Sleep with despair.
— Golbez
Can you mimic my strength?
— Bartz
Only I can ruin everything.
— Exdeath
Don't fear the power to destroy.
— Terra
You're annoying...
— Kefka
You ignorant traitor...
— Cloud
There's only room for one.
— Sephiroth
What does a beast know?
— Squall
There is no past nor future.
— Ultimecia
Your planet is an illusion.
— Zidane
You have to learn to stay focused.
— Kuja
I'll make you frown.
— Tidus
You seem quite worked up.
— Jecht
A former hero? Please...
— Shantotto
Do you want more scars?
— Gabranth
To slay a god...
— Chaos
In-battle dialogue[]
Slow.
— when using Reaper
Fool.
— when using Shadow Flare
Dodge this... Here.
— when using Fervent Blow
You look good.
— when using Sudden Cruelty
Ready?
— when using Oblivion or using HP attack during chase
Fly... Not there.
— when using Godspeed
Cut... Vanish.
— when using Octaslash
Fear not.
— when using Scintilla
Go!
— when using Black Materia
Too late for laments.
— when using Black Materia (full charge)
To the promised land.
— when using Hell's Gate
It's time.
— when activating EX Mode
I'll lead you.
— when Heartless Angel is performed
I bring you despair... Ruination to all.
— with perfect EX Burst execution
I'll fall into the shadows.
— final blow
Victory quotes[]
Hehehe.
Open a new door.
Stop pretending you're sad.
I...will never be a memory.
Only the chosen may survive.
— when HP is low
So how does it feel?
— when HP is low
Death shall beget life.
— when opponent is stronger
You will live again as part of me.
— when opponent is stronger
Hmph. I'll see you again.
— when opponent is weaker
Say goodbye.
— when opponent is weaker
Loss quotes[]
What happened...?
Grr...
Impressive...
Lowly...scum...
What should I be sad about?
So this is it...
The planet has forsaken me...
— when opponent is stronger
How was I broken?
— when opponent is stronger
Where did you find this strength?
— when opponent is weaker
Next time, I won't hold back.
— when opponent is weaker
Squall[]
Short battle intros[]
I'll take you on.
This is gonna be easy.
I won't hold back.
Let's get this over with.
Putting an end...to everything.
This is the path I believe in.
I can't lose to you.
I refuse...to become the past.
I'm not fighting...all alone.
This is a trial.
— when HP is low
No time for regrets.
— when HP is low
I won't run from this.
— when opponent is stronger
Give it all you got.
— when opponent is stronger
This is getting old.
— when opponent is weaker
You need training.
— when opponent is weaker
Long battle intros[]
That's...quite a shine you've got there.
— Warrior of Light
Never let go of your prey.
— Garland
We only live to fight.
— Firion
You are lost in your greed...
— The Emperor
I'm not very good with children...
— Onion Knight
I have no fear.
— Cloud of Darkness
Stay alive if you want to be stronger.
— Cecil
What do you want to believe in?
— Golbez
What keeps you so optimistic?
— Bartz
Hmph. Just another loner.
— Exdeath
All it takes is a step forward.
— Terra
You've taken this joke too far.
— Kefka
What are you afraid of losing?
— Cloud
No one needs a hero from the past.
— Sephiroth
There can only be one Squall!
— Squall
Time for you to release time.
— Ultimecia
You move around too much.
— Zidane
No use for words in battle.
— Kuja
Can you get over your past?
— Tidus
I have something to protect, too.
— Jecht
Never thought I'd meet another witch.
— Shantotto
Another lost soul, like me.
— Gabranth
Don't waste your solitude!
— Chaos
In-battle dialogue[]
Left, right... That your best?
— when using Solid Barrel
Gotcha!
— when using Fusillade or Mystic Flurry
This is it.
— when using Heel Crush or using HP attack during chase
There!... Going down!
— when using Beat Fang
Take this.
— when using Fated Circle
How do you like this?
— when using Blasting Zone
This is...the end!
— when using Revolver Drive
You're gone!
— when using Aerial Circle
Lion's heart!
— when activating EX Mode
Don't make me laugh.
— when EX Burst begins
Here goes... Mission accomplished.
— when EX Burst is performed
Victory quotes[]
Should I have taken it easier?
That was no enemy of mine.
Gone talking to a wall.
I don't have time for the weak.
That was fun...for a change.
— when HP is low
The battle rages on.
— when HP is low
My fangs are still intact.
— when opponent is stronger
As long as I have my sword...
— when opponent is stronger
Victory is absolute.
— when opponent is weaker
I'll take you on again.
— when opponent is weaker
Loss quotes[]
What was I lacking?
I wasn't expecting that...
So this is it...
I can't even save myself?
I had a bad feeling...
This is the reality of battle.
A failed mission.
— when opponent is stronger
What a way to go...
— when opponent is stronger
I was defeated by boredom.
— when opponent is weaker
Just when it matters the most...
— when opponent is weaker
Ultimecia[]
Short battle intros[]
Let us begin.
This battle is a waste of time.
Poor child...
I am a witch that can manipulate time.
You'll regret having met me.
Resist no more.
Are you sure you're ready?
I will deny all you stand for.
Your timing couldn't be worse.
— when HP is low
Don't take pity on me!
— when HP is low
Let me see how strong you are.
— when opponent is stronger
Why stand in the way of a witch?
— when opponent is stronger
I hope your dreams are sweet.
— when opponent is weaker
This will be over in a moment.
— when opponent is weaker
Long battle intros[]
Is a momentary gleam all you need?
— Warrior of Light
We both know you're a slave to time.
— Garland
There is no time to dream young man.
— Firion
Time reigns over all!
— The Emperor
Ha, my foe, a child?
— Onion Knight
You would fight against me?
— Cloud of Darkness
Do not resist temptation!
— Cecil
You should be honest with yourself.
— Golbez
Is his head empty?
— Bartz
The Void is part of time and space...
— Exdeath
Perhaps your gears are stuck...
— Terra
How do I know if you're serious?
— Kefka
No use trying to erase the past.
— Cloud
Go back to the time of your memory.
— Sephiroth
You do not have a place here.
— Squall
Either you or I is an impostor.
— Ultimecia
I wonder if you can dance with me.
— Zidane
There are manners even in battle...
— Kuja
Your mouth will get you in trouble.
— Tidus
Would you like to escape from infinity?
— Jecht
I am more powerful than you...
— Shantotto
Have you lost something in the past?
— Gabranth
You are another victim of time...
— Chaos
In-battle dialogue[]
There.
— when using Knight's Blade
Slash.
— when using Knight's Blade (charged)
Here.
— when using Knight's Axe
Right through!
— when using Knight's Arrow
How's this?
— when using Knight's Arrow (charged) or using HP attack during chase
Deep despair... What are you looking at?
— when using Shockwave Pulsar
This will be painful... Pathetic.
— when using Great Attractor
There is no running from this pain... Regret awaits.
— when using Apocalypse
Come, Griever!
— when activating EX Mode
Time!
— when using Time Crush
Time! Playtime is over!... Eternal sleep.
— when EX Burst is performed
...Huh...ugh.
— final blow
Victory quotes[]
I want you to revere me.
No one is superior to me.
Reality is harsh, is it not?
Such a waste of time.
This is the reality of time.
— when HP is low
I shall even control fate.
— when HP is low
Not what I expected...
— when opponent is stronger
Oh, are we done here?
— when opponent is stronger
What a shame...
— when opponent is weaker
You should start over from the past.
— when opponent is weaker
Loss quotes[]
This is not the end...!
Was I...defeated?
How...? I control everything...
I lost...to the likes of you!?
The time of ruination...
I cannot disappear just yet...
Could this also be fate?
— when opponent is stronger
Could I win if I turn back time?
— when opponent is stronger
How could this be?
— when opponent is weaker
Has time betrayed me?
— when opponent is weaker
Zidane[]
Short battle intros[]
Today's victim...is you!
So, should we get started now?
Let's get on with it!
Let the show begin!
Hehe...I can handle this.
— when HP is low
It's just not my day.
— when HP is low
Maybe this isn't a good idea.
— when opponent is stronger
I just might have a chance.
— when opponent is stronger
You'll be sorry.
— when opponent is weaker
Sure, I'll take you on!
— when opponent is weaker
Long battle intros[]
I've always wanted to fight you.
— Warrior of Light
This is gonna be your grave.
— Garland
I'm not gonna go easy on you!
— Firion
A royal pain is what you are.
— The Emperor
Sorry if I make you cry!
— Onion Knight
Well, she is a lady, I guess...
— Cloud of Darkness
Give it everything you've got!
— Cecil
If you're in, give it your all.
— Golbez
Hey Bartz, let's have some fun!
— Bartz
Do you think you can catch me?
— Exdeath
Fight a girl? This'll be tricky...
— Terra
This is gonna be easy.
— Kefka
You should try smiling more, you know?
— Cloud
I'd better take this one seriously.
— Sephiroth
If I win, that sword's mine!
— Squall
What a scary-looking lady.
— Ultimecia
A fake me? Bring it on!
— Zidane
Kuja...it's time to settle this.
Here I come, Kuja!
Let's settle this once and for all.
— Kuja
Can you keep up with me?
— Tidus
I won't lose to an old man!
— Jecht
If I win, you owe me a date!
— Shantotto
Are you gonna judge me, too?
— Gabranth
Now THIS is a production.
— Chaos
In-battle dialogue[]
Too slow!
— when dodging
I'm right here!
— when dodging upward
There!
— when using Rumble Rush
...One more!
— when using Vortex or Storm Impulse
Dodge this!
— when using Solution 9 or using HP attack during chase
Burn it up!
— when using Tidal Flame
This is it! Fly awaaaaay!
— when using Stellar Circle 5
Take that!
— when using Shift Break
You're not getting away!
— when using Grand Lethal
I gotcha now!
— when using Meo Twister
Time to get serious!
— when activating EX Mode
It's not over yet!
— when EX Burst begins
And for the final touch, fly awaaaaay!
— when EX Burst is performed
What? This can't be...
— final blow
Victory quotes[]
How do you like that?
Yup, that's how you do it.
I just can't afford to lose.
— when HP is low
Made it out alive.
— when HP is low
All you gotta do is try.
— when opponent is stronger
That was close!
— when opponent is stronger
Easy-peasy!
— when opponent is weaker
You did alright.
— when opponent is weaker
Loss quotes[]
There's a place...I have to go back to.
I guess that's it.
Ugh...I knew it.
A loss is a loss.
I'm not gonna lose next time!
— when opponent is stronger
(Growls) I'll remember this!
— when opponent is stronger
I messed up bad.
— when opponent is weaker
Give me one more chance!
— when opponent is weaker
Kuja[]
Short battle intros[]
Will you let me hear you twitter?
Now...Time for a beautiful interlude.
Let us make beautiful music...
Have you come to be defeated by me?
Let me play your melody.
Have you come to be defeated?
I never lose a fight!
— when HP is low
I can still handle you!
— when HP is low
I'll show you a thing or two.
— when opponent is stronger
You think you can beat me?
— when opponent is stronger
I wonder how long you'd last.
— when opponent is weaker
How brave you are!
— when opponent is weaker
Long battle intros[]
The moon steals light to shine brighter.
— Warrior of Light
You make my skin crawl, Garland!
— Garland
The weakest dog barks the loudest.
— Firion
You think you can dominate me?
— The Emperor
What a horrid little brat!
— Onion Knight
You don't scare me one bit.
— Cloud of Darkness
You don't wear the light very well.
— Cecil
Please get out of my sight!
— Golbez
I envy your lightheartedness.
— Bartz
Are you going to get in my way?
— Exdeath
A poor bird without wings...
— Terra
I can't STAND the untalented!
— Kefka
Your struggles are about to end.
— Cloud
Let me clip your wing, fallen one.
— Sephiroth
I'll crush your confidence.
— Squall
Exit quietly, old crone.
— Ultimecia
Your screams will sound glorious with my music.
I've been longing to see you...
I've been waiting for you, Zidane...
I feel it. I can feel your true strength...
— Zidane
We'll soon see which one of us is real.
— Kuja
Simpletons like you amuse me!
— Tidus
Not an ounce of grace in you!
— Jecht
I wonder who's better, you or I?
— Shantotto
Will you wag your tail for me?
— Gabranth
Chaos... Ahh... What a lovely word...
— Chaos
In-battle dialogue[]
Well now!
— when dodging
That wasn't bad at all.
— when recovering from fall
There, there! Lovely, no?
— when using Snatch Shot (close)
There, there! Take that!
— when using Snatch Shot (distant)
Burn! Scatter!
— when using Burst Energy (close)
Burn! Come dance with me!
— when using Burst Energy (distant)
Watch this. Lovely, no?
— when using Strike Energy (close)
Watch this. Take that!
— when using Strike Energy (distant)
How's that?
— when using Remote Flare
You're not getting away! Scatter!
— when using Snatch Blow (close)
You're not getting away! Come dance with me!
— when using Snatch Blow (distant)
Take this!
— when using Flare Star
I'll bring this to an end!
— when using Seraphic Star
Just go away!
— when using Ultima
Take that!
— when using HP attack during chase
Here's your invitation!
— when activating EX Mode
Curtains rise!
— when EX Burst begins
Here comes the finale!
— when EX Burst is performed
N-nooooooo!
— final blow
Victory quotes[]
I thoroughly enjoyed myself.
Talent can sometimes be cruel.
Not what you expected!
— when HP is low
Serves you right.
— when HP is low
Ahahahaha! You look ridiculous!
— when opponent is stronger
Catch you off guard?
— when opponent is stronger
I wanted to hear you scream more.
— when opponent is weaker
What a waste of time.
— when opponent is weaker
Loss quotes[]
I won't admit it...I can't lose!
How could this be...?
Me, lose? To you?
You win! Be happy!
Once more! Give me one more chance!
— when opponent is stronger
I...should be defeating you!
— when opponent is stronger
I could not give my all.
— when opponent is weaker
Perhaps I was too easy on you.
— when opponent is weaker
Tidus[]
Short battle intros[]
I guess I'm up!
Let's get started!
This'll be over in a flash!
You want some of this?
This is a match I can't lose.
— when HP is low
I'm gonna pull off a comeback!
— when HP is low
I'm going all out!
— when opponent is stronger
Let's go! I'll take you on!
— when opponent is stronger
Just back off, buddy!
— when opponent is weaker
Don't hurt yourself now.
— when opponent is weaker
Long battle intros[]
Think you can keep up with me?
— Warrior of Light
I don't need anymore lectures!
— Garland
Hey, guess we're both new at this!
— Firion
What's this "Ungaahh" business?
— The Emperor
No use saying sorry now!
— Onion Knight
I can score even in the dark!
— Cloud of Darkness
Hey, buddy! You should loosen up a little!
— Cecil
Why am I up against an old man?
— Golbez
It's great to have momentum!
— Bartz
What will you do when everything's gone?
— Exdeath
Always give it everything you've got!
— Terra
I'm far more entertaining than you!
— Kefka
Enough moping. Let's go!
— Cloud
You think being a grown-up makes you cool?
— Sephiroth
What's on your mind? Spill it!
— Squall
How do you compress...time? I'm getting dizzy...
— Ultimecia
Don't get carried away!
— Zidane
Every little thing about you ticks me off.
— Kuja
I'm the one and only ace here!
— Tidus
You're the final chapter in my story.
— Jecht
I can carry you like a blitzball!
— Shantotto
Your helmet looks awfully heavy.
— Gabranth
This might be the end...
— Chaos
In-battle dialogue[]
Here we go.
— when dodging in the air
Start! Drop down!
— when using Sonic Buster
How's that?
— when using Stick & Move
Hrahhh...One more...He kicks!
— when using Full Slide
Finish!
— when using HP attack during chase
Here it comes!... You're gone!
— when using Spiral Cut
Get a load of this! And another!
— when using Energy Rain and connecting
Whoa-whoa-whoa!
— when using Energy Rain and missing
Go take a nap!... Night night!
— when using Slice & Dice
Get set!... Goal!
— when using Jecht Shot
Now!... See ya!
— when using Quick Hit
Ready, Go!
— when activating EX Mode
You ready for this?
— when EX Burst begins
Game set!
— when EX Burst is performed
Victory quotes[]
Too easy!
And that's the way you do it!
Oh yeah!
All right!
Lots of strong guys out here.
— when HP is low
Thought I was dead meat.
— when HP is low
An ace can never lose!
— when opponent is stronger
Got any complaints?
— when opponent is stronger
Hehe, that was easy!
— when opponent is weaker
You got nothing on me.
— when opponent is weaker
Loss quotes[]
It can't be over yet.
You serious?
Uncool.
I am...the worst.
Did I give up?
That was rough.
Unbelievable...
— when opponent is stronger
What are you looking at?
— when opponent is stronger
You've gotta be kidding...
— when opponent is weaker
Well, you had your fun.
— when opponent is weaker
Jecht[]
Short battle intros[]
Are you serious?
Sure you're up for this?
I won't be able to hold back.
You've got guts.
Now we're talking. Come on!
— when HP is low
I'm ready for anything.
— when HP is low
Think you're a big shot?
— when opponent is stronger
Hah! Just keep me entertained.
— when opponent is stronger
Gonna cry? Are you gonna cry?
— when opponent is weaker
So you wanna play, huh?
— when opponent is weaker
Long battle intros[]
Well, aren't you special...
— Warrior of Light
This is gonna be a good fight.
— Garland
The Great Jecht has dreams, too.
— Firion
Your heart's gotta be in the fight.
— The Emperor
You remind me of another little kid.
— Onion Knight
Ha... This'll be interesting.
— Cloud of Darkness
Light, dark, just make up your mind!
— Cecil
Feels like, we got something in common.
— Golbez
Look who's on his first adventure!
— Bartz
If only erasing things were that easy.
— Exdeath
Stay out of this, little lady.
— Terra
You really think you got a chance?
— Kefka
You should sharpen that sword once in a while.
— Cloud
Let's show everybody else how it's done.
— Sephiroth
If you're a lion, what the heck am I?
— Squall
Tinkering with time's gonna do you no good.
— Ultimecia
Nice tail, buddy.
— Zidane
I might lose an argument...
— Kuja
Let's end this, huh?
— Tidus
I get to fight the best fighter in the world!
— Jecht
What a cute little girl.
— Shantotto
Aren't you hot in that thing?
— Gabranth
Been awhile since I fought anyone this big.
— Chaos
In-battle dialogue[]
This'll hurt! Don't cry now!
— when using Jecht Rush (Combo 1 & 3)
I'll give it to ya! To the ground!
— when using Jecht Rush (Combo 2)
Not done yet! Go fly!
— when using Jecht Rush (Combo 4)
There you go!
— when using the extra punch of fully charged Jecht Stream (First two kicks did not land)
How's that? This'll hurt! Don't cry now!
— when using Jecht Stream (Combo 1)
How's that? I'll give it to ya! To the ground!
— when using Jecht Stream (Combo 2)
Come on, come on, come on, come on! One more!
— when using Jecht Blade
Get lost!
— when using Triumphant Grasp
Just for you! Oh yeah!
— when using Ultimate Jecht Shot
You ready?
— when using HP attack during chase
Let's do this!
— when activating EX Mode
You were just out of luck.
— when EX Burst begins
Come on, come on, come on, come on! This is MY show!
— when EX Burst is performed
One more! Oh yeah!
— upon EX Burst execution
No way.
— final blow
Victory quotes[]
There's no shame in losing to me.
Well, that's that.
Told ya I wouldn't lose.
I'm just getting started...
I got no such thing as limits.
— when HP is low
What? I still have to fight?
— when HP is low
I'm the greatest!
— when opponent is stronger
How strong can a guy get!?
— when opponent is stronger
That wasn't even fun!
— when opponent is weaker
Come on, get with it.
— when opponent is weaker
Loss quotes[]
Oooh, owww...
Once in a while's alright...
This is good...
Think I'll go to sleep.
I'm just out of it.
Not bad.
— when opponent is stronger
You'd make a decent guardian.
— when opponent is stronger
I gotta sober up.
— when opponent is weaker
I'm getting too old for this.
— when opponent is weaker
Shantotto[]
Short battle intros[]
Class is in session!
Thank you for coming.
What are you waiting for?
Why, hello~! And oh...goodbye!
I'm giving you a handicap.
— when HP is low
What goes around, comes around.
— when HP is low
What impudence!
— when opponent is stronger
A confident one, aren't we?
— when opponent is stronger
THIS is my opponent?
— when opponent is weaker
Ohoho! A marvelous joke!
— when opponent is weaker
Long battle intros[]
You would make a good shield.
— Warrior of Light
Karma is so out of vogue.
— Garland
Sorcery is mightier than the sword.
— Firion
Your reign ends here.
— The Emperor
What an uppish young lad.
— Onion Knight
I'll send you back to the darkness.
— Cloud of Darkness
You don't wear darkness well.
— Cecil
Armor does not hide hesitation.
— Golbez
I don't have time for frolicking.
— Bartz
Inside your head is the Void.
— Exdeath
You should run away while you can!
— Terra
We're not even in the same league.
— Kefka
Your hair is a distraction.
— Cloud
I may actually have to try this time.
— Sephiroth
To me, even lions are little more than kittens.
— Squall
Can you use time to destroy?
— Ultimecia
A male mithra? Or perhaps not.
— Zidane
Narcissists are so last Windsday!
— Kuja
You will be gone with your dreams.
— Tidus
You're too boorish for me.
— Jecht
What a well-made automaton.
— Shantotto
No one shall be the judge of me!
— Gabranth
There is room for only one Destroyer!
— Chaos
In-battle dialogue[]
(Yawns) Oh, how dull.
— taunt when idle
Off you go!
— when using Retribution
Seriously...
— when using Bind
Singe!
— when using Spirit Magic: Fire
Spark!
— when using Spirit Magic: Thunder
Storm!
— when using Spirit Magic: Air
Stones!
— when using Spirit Magic: Earth
Shiver!
— when using Spirit Magic: Ice
Sink!
— when using Spirit Magic: Water
A required course!
— when using Spirit Magic: Fire or Earth (mid power)
Practical lesson!
— when using Spirit Magic: Thunder or Ice (mid power)
Unnatural progression!
— when using Spirit Magic: Air or Water (mid power)
Why, is something burning!?
— when using Spirit Magic: Fire (full power)
Ashes to ashes!
— when using Spirit Magic: Thunder (full power)
I'll slice you thin!
— when using Spirit Magic: Air (full power)
I'll shake you to the core!
— when using Spirit Magic: Earth (full power)
You'll look better on ice!
— when using Spirit Magic: Ice (full power)
How about a swim!?
— when using Spirit Magic: Water (full power)
Fine!
— when activating EX Mode
Now, I'm mad!
— when EX Burst begins
I'm driven to destroy!
— when EX Burst is performed
Nooooooooooooooo!
— final blow
Victory quotes[]
Ohohohoho!
Total loser.
Your lack of polish shows!
I enjoyed destroying you.
An emotional victory.
— when HP is low
The drama was the plan.
— when HP is low
Victory is mine.
— when opponent is stronger
Ohohoho, is there a better feeling?
— when opponent is stronger
There goes another loser.
— when opponent is weaker
*yawning* What an inspiring bout.
— when opponent is weaker
Loss quotes[]
That is all for today's lesson.
You were quite impressive.
A B-, at best.
You learned from the best.
Ohohoho, at last.
Finally a student who passed.
A fine student to the end.
— when opponent is stronger
A tall tree catches much wind.
— when opponent is stronger
Perhaps that test was too light.
— when opponent is weaker
Next time I'll put up a fight.
— when opponent is weaker
Gabranth[]
Short battle intros[]
Are you prepared?
Now, come at me!
I shall be your judge.
You've still time to run.
It seems it is my turn.
Hatred does not allow for defeat.
— when HP is low
Only death shall pardon me from my sword.
— when HP is low
I have nothing to lose!
— when opponent is stronger
I've no choice but to fight!
— when opponent is stronger
You are outmatched.
— when opponent is weaker
Be gone, dog!
— when opponent is weaker
Long battle intros[]
Shine your light on my black blade!
— Warrior of Light
Hatred is my source of strength and power.
— Garland
Dreams can only be dreams.
— Firion
You have no place on any throne.
— The Emperor
None of us can protect what we hold most dear.
— Onion Knight
I shall rid the air of clouds.
— Cloud of Darkness
How can you fight with darkness inside you?
— Cecil
I'll be the judge of your sins!
— Golbez
Stay my blade, if you can!
— Bartz
Show me your prowess over the Void!
— Exdeath
Power without control is worthless.
— Terra
Respect what is just, or face defeat.
— Kefka
You fancy yourself a warrior?
— Cloud
Does your hatred for the world know no end?
— Sephiroth
Your lofty air is laughable.
— Squall
None of your trickery will do you any good.
— Ultimecia
This is no place for your ilk.
— Zidane
No need to hold back. Come!
— Kuja
One without strength has no future.
— Tidus
Your ties of blood are but a hindrance.
— Jecht
You have much more than pride in you.
— Shantotto
There is no escaping the past.
— Gabranth
Not even chaos can erase my hatred!
— Chaos
In-battle dialogue[]
Retribution's blade. You will be judged! I'll cleave you!
— when using Enrage
Let me see you suffer!
— when using Aero
Prepare! Vanish!
— when using Relentless Lunge
You have no hope! Away you go!
— when using Vortex of Judgement
There!
— when using Rupture (downwards)
Can't run!
— when using Rupture (upwards)
Move!
— when using Dual Rend
Destruction!
— when using Innocence (ground)
Your life ends here!
— when using Innocence (air)
My sustenance is... true hatred!
— when using Guilt
Eternal pain!
— when using Hatred
Hatred is what drives me!
— when activating EX Mode
By my sword!
— when EX Burst begins
Know this pain! ... Take your last breath! ... Surrender now to oblivion!
— when EX Burst is performed
Victory quotes[]
Even a stray has pride.
I shall humor you any time.
Behold the power of a judge.
Hate me with all your heart.
There is no cause for concern.
— when HP is low
This is... not my time to die.
— when HP is low
You should not have misjudged me.
— when opponent is stronger
This is the result of your pride.
— when opponent is stronger
Be mindful of who you challenge next.
— when opponent is weaker
You've only yourself to blame.
— when opponent is weaker
Loss quotes[]
I shall accept what I deserve.
So this is it...
Go ahead and laugh...
Savor your victory.
I shall not forget this humiliation!
So ends the life of a traitor.
What strength did I lack?
— when opponent is stronger
There is nothing left to say.
— when opponent is stronger
How could I lose to the likes of you!?
— when opponent is weaker
Could I have been... caught off guard!?
— when opponent is weaker
Chaos[]
Battle intros[]
Light will never purge darkness.
— Warrior of Light
Let us close the infinite cycle.
— Garland
Your nightmares shall be dark.
— Firion
Recognize how insignificant you are.
— The Emperor
You are too young to know the abyss.
— Onion Knight
Nothingness is but a part of chaos.
— Cloud of Darkness
Your bonds will be swallowed in chaos.
— Cecil
Your sins will haunt you forever.
— Golbez
The mortal desire for power knows no limits.
— Bartz
I control the Void you so desire.
— Exdeath
Destruction is what you truly long for.
— Terra
Sleep in emptiness, crooked clown.
— Kefka
I can see the weakness in your heart.
— Cloud
Unleash the hatred that seethes within you.
— Sephiroth
No lion can crawl out of the abyss.
— Squall
Time does not exist in chaos.
— Ultimecia
Your arrogance will be your undoing.
— Zidane
Only I can end the dissonance.
— Kuja
I will put an end to your endless dream.
— Tidus
I find comfort in your bestial instincts.
— Jecht
Your haughty pride is shameful.
— Shantotto
A pathetic dog chained to the past.
— Gabranth
Phase transitions[]
Hope does not exist.
— second battle opening
You cannot surpass me.
— third battle opening
In-battle dialogue[]
Perish!
— Using Darkflame Talon
Yield!
— Using Darkflame Fang
Vanish!
— Using The Fall
Eradication!
— Using Earthwalker and Earthcrusher
Take this!
— Using Negashock
Breathe your last!
— Using Onslaught
You are weak. Cease to exist!
— Using Divine Punishment
Know despair! Hollow being!
— Using Soul of Oblivion
Watch in awe! Pathetic pawn! Drown in your dreams!
— Using Demonsdance
Face the ultimate! On your knees! Fear me! This is the end!
— Using Scarlet Rain
Shiver at the power of a god!
— Using Utter Chaos
You resist in vain.
— Ending Brink of Delusion