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{{DISPLAYTITLE:Gilgamesh (''Dissidia'')}}
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|name=Gilgamesh
|portrait = <center>[[File:Dissicon ff5 Gil1.png|bottom]] [[File:Dissicon ff5 Gil2.png|Bottom]] [[File:Dissicon ff5 Gil3.png|bottom]] [[File:Dissicon ff5 Gil4.png|bottom]]</center>
 
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|release=D012
|japanese = ギルガメッシュ
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|japanese=ギルガメッシュ
|romaji = Girugamesshu
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|romaji=Girugamesshu
|jpname = Gilgamesh
 
 
|image=Gilgamesh Full.png
|game = ''[[Final Fantasy V]]''
 
 
|portrait=[[File:Dissicon ff5 Gil1.png|bottom]] [[File:Dissicon ff5 Gil2.png|bottom]] [[File:Dissicon ff5 Gil3.png|bottom]] [[File:Dissicon ff5 Gil4.png|bottom]]
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|affiliation=None
|EX Mode = Gilgamesh Morphing Time
 
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|d012 type=playable
|EX Burst = Strongest Sword
 
 
|d012 exmode=Gilgamesh Morphing Time
|japaneseva ={{w|Kazuya Nakai}} <ref>http://www.ff-reunion.net/ddff/2011/02/22/ddff_dengeki_nomura_interview</ref>
 
 
|d012 exburst=Strongest Sword
|englishva = [[Keith Szarabajka]]
 
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|d012 weapon=[[Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy weapons#Swords|Swords]], [[Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy weapons#Daggers|Daggers]], [[Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy weapons#Greatswords|Greatswords]], [[Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy weapons#Katanas|Katanas]], [[Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy weapons#Spears|Spears]], [[Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy weapons#Axes|Axes]], [[Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy weapons#Thrown|Thrown Weapons]], [[Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy armor#Parrying|Parrying Weapons]]
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|d012 armor=[[Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy armor#Shields|Shields]], [[Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy armor#Gauntlets|Gauntlets]], [[Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy armor#Large Shields|Large Shields]], [[Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy armor#Helms|Helms]], [[Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy armor#Light Armor|Light Armor]], [[Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy armor#Heavy Armor|Heavy Armor]], and [[Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy armor#Chestplates|Chestplates]]
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|d012 ultimateweapon=[[Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy weapons#Osafune|Osafune]], [[Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy weapons#Kotetsu|Kotetsu]], [[Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy weapons#Yoshiyuki|Yoshiyuki]]
 
|originalappearance=''[[Final Fantasy V]]''
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|designer=[[Yoshitaka Amano]]{{foot|original}}, [[Tetsuya Nomura]]{{foot|Dissidia}}
 
|japaneseva=[[wikipedia:Kazuya Nakai|Kazuya Nakai]] <ref>http://www.ff-reunion.net/ddff/2011/02/22/ddff_dengeki_nomura_interview</ref>
 
|englishva=[[Keith Szarabajka]]
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|recurring appearance=Gilgamesh (character)
 
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{{Q|The weapon collecting, dimension hopping, self-proclaimed "legendary swordsman". Although possessing the body of a fiend, he holds a strong sense of loyalty and compassion.|Description}}
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{{Quote|The weapon collecting, dimension hopping, self-proclaimed "legendary swordsman". Although possessing the body of a fiend, he holds a strong sense of loyalty and compassion.|Description}}
'''Gilgamesh''' is a [[List of secret characters|secret playable character]] in ''[[Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy]]'', representing ''[[Final Fantasy V]]''. Introduced as [[Exdeath]]'s most prominent lieutenant, he was banished to the [[Interdimensional Rift]] after repeatedly failing his assignments. Since then, he has been travelling between worlds collecting rare weapons and challenging worthy enemies to battle.
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'''Gilgamesh''' is a [[Secret characters|secret playable character]] in ''[[Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy]]'', representing ''[[Final Fantasy V]]''. Introduced as [[Exdeath]]'s most prominent lieutenant, he was banished to the [[Interdimensional Rift]] after repeatedly failing his assignments. Since then, he has been travelling between [[Final Fantasy worlds|worlds]] collecting rare weapons and challenging worthy enemies to battle.
   
In ''Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy'' Gilgamesh is seeking [[Bartz Klauser/Dissidia|Bartz]], wishing to challenge his old rival to their promised rematch. Though he is treated as a villain, Gilgamesh is an outsider to the [[Cycle (term)|cycles of war]], and it is left ambiguous as to whether he was summoned by [[Chaos (Final Fantasy)/Dissidia|Chaos]] or just happened upon [[World B]] and the cycles of war by chance while traveling between worlds.
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In ''Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy'', Gilgamesh is seeking [[Bartz Klauser/Dissidia (PSP)|Bartz]], wishing to challenge his old rival to their promised rematch. Though he is treated as a villain, Gilgamesh is an outsider to the [[Cycle (term)|cycles of war]], and it is left ambiguous as to whether he was summoned by [[Chaos (Final Fantasy)/Dissidia|Chaos]] or just happened upon [[World B]] and the cycles of war by chance while traveling between worlds.
   
 
To unlock him as a playable character, the player must beat the ''Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy'' storyline, then complete the first [[chapter]] of the 013 story. The player will need to go to the [[Report (Dissidia 012)|Reports]] section and beat the sixth scenario in Report 8 with Bartz to unlock Gilgamesh in the [[PP Catalog (Dissidia 012)|PP Catalog]] as a purchasable character for 300 PP.
 
To unlock him as a playable character, the player must beat the ''Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy'' storyline, then complete the first [[chapter]] of the 013 story. The player will need to go to the [[Report (Dissidia 012)|Reports]] section and beat the sixth scenario in Report 8 with Bartz to unlock Gilgamesh in the [[PP Catalog (Dissidia 012)|PP Catalog]] as a purchasable character for 300 PP.
   
==Profile==
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== Profile ==
===Appearance===
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=== Appearance ===
 
[[File:Gilgamesh Alt Images.png|200px|left|Gilgamesh's Alternate Outfits. In this, his second alternate outfit takes the same pose as his recurring battle sprite.]]
 
[[File:Gilgamesh Alt Images.png|200px|left|Gilgamesh's Alternate Outfits. In this, his second alternate outfit takes the same pose as his recurring battle sprite.]]
 
Gilgamesh's appearance is based on his {{foot|original artwork|[[File:FF5 Gilgamesh.jpg|250x250px|artwork by Yoshitaka Amano]]}} by [[Yoshitaka Amano]] for ''Final Fantasy V'', which, in turn, is based on {{foot|a design|[[File:Gilgamesh FFV Art.jpg|250x250px|Gilgamesh for ''Final Fantasy V'' by Tetsuya Nomura]]}} by [[Tetsuya Nomura]] who designed enemies for that game. He wears primarily red and gray armor with yellow accents, gray shorts with red polka-dots, and a horned hood.
 
Gilgamesh's appearance is based on his {{foot|original artwork|[[File:FF5 Gilgamesh.jpg|250x250px|artwork by Yoshitaka Amano]]}} by [[Yoshitaka Amano]] for ''Final Fantasy V'', which, in turn, is based on {{foot|a design|[[File:Gilgamesh FFV Art.jpg|250x250px|Gilgamesh for ''Final Fantasy V'' by Tetsuya Nomura]]}} by [[Tetsuya Nomura]] who designed enemies for that game. He wears primarily red and gray armor with yellow accents, gray shorts with red polka-dots, and a horned hood.
   
Gilgamesh's first alternate outfit, "Special Red Cloak," is based on his ''[[Final Fantasy VIII]]'' {{foot|appearance|[[File:Gilgamesh-ffviii.png|250x250px|''Final Fantasy VIII'' appearance]]}}, where he has lighter armor and a red cloak that obscures most of his head and face. During [[EX Mode]], his appearance is stated to be based on his ''[[Final Fantasy XII]]'' {{foot|design|[[File:XII gilgamesh2 render.png|250x250px|Gilgamesh's ''Final Fantasy XII'' appearance]]}}, though it more so resembles his [[Final Fantasy Master Creatures|Master Creatures]] {{foot|figure|[[File:GilgameshMC.jpg|250x250px|Gilgamesh#s Master Creatures Figure]]}}.
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Gilgamesh's first alternate outfit, "Special Red Cloak," is based on his ''[[Final Fantasy VIII]]'' {{foot|appearance|[[File:Gilgamesh-ffviii.png|250x250px|''Final Fantasy VIII'' appearance]]}}, where he has lighter armor and a red cloak that obscures most of his head and face. During [[EX Mode (term)|EX Mode]], his appearance is stated to be based on his ''[[Final Fantasy XII]]'' {{foot|design|[[File:XII gilgamesh2 render.png|250x250px|Gilgamesh's ''Final Fantasy XII'' appearance]]}}, though it more so resembles his [[Final Fantasy Master Creatures|Master Creatures]] {{foot|figure|[[File:GilgameshMC.jpg|250x250px|Gilgamesh#s Master Creatures Figure]]}}.
   
 
Gilgamesh's second alternate outfit, "Special Steel Armor", is based on his {{foot|recurring|[[File:FFV-Gilgamesh.gif|250x250px|Gilgamesh's sprite in ''Final Fantasy V'']]}} {{foot|sprite|[[File:GilgameshFFVI.png|250x250px|Gilgamesh's sprite in ''Final Fantasy VI'']]}} {{foot|appearance|[[File:Gilgamesh PSP.png|250x250px|Gilgamesh's sprite in ''Final Fantasy IV: The After Years'']]}}. Gilgamesh wears heavier full-plate armor on his torso and arms with a hornless helmet. The lower half of his head is partially covered by a golden neck guard. His EX Mode is recolored to match his {{foot|morphed appearance|[[File:FFV-gilgamesh3.gif|250x250px|Gilgamesh's morphed appearance in ''Final Fantasy V'']]}} in ''Final Fantasy V'' while in the Interdimensional Rift, giving him darker skin, purple wrist guards, and black and red armor with purple jewels.
 
Gilgamesh's second alternate outfit, "Special Steel Armor", is based on his {{foot|recurring|[[File:FFV-Gilgamesh.gif|250x250px|Gilgamesh's sprite in ''Final Fantasy V'']]}} {{foot|sprite|[[File:GilgameshFFVI.png|250x250px|Gilgamesh's sprite in ''Final Fantasy VI'']]}} {{foot|appearance|[[File:Gilgamesh PSP.png|250x250px|Gilgamesh's sprite in ''Final Fantasy IV: The After Years'']]}}. Gilgamesh wears heavier full-plate armor on his torso and arms with a hornless helmet. The lower half of his head is partially covered by a golden neck guard. His EX Mode is recolored to match his {{foot|morphed appearance|[[File:FFV-gilgamesh3.gif|250x250px|Gilgamesh's morphed appearance in ''Final Fantasy V'']]}} in ''Final Fantasy V'' while in the Interdimensional Rift, giving him darker skin, purple wrist guards, and black and red armor with purple jewels.
   
Gilgamesh's [[List of Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy downloadable content|DLC]] costume "Great Genji Armor" is taken from his {{foot|appearance|[[File:FFType0-GilgameshRender.png|250x250px|Gilgamesh in ''Final Fantasy Type-0'']]}} in ''[[Final Fantasy Type-0]]''. He wears black and red turtle-themed armor, with a black tunic flaring down from his waist. His helmet obscures most of his face, and lacks horns. His armor has a zipper on its back, which didn't appear in his ''Type-0'' appearance. Gilgamesh's EX Mode is modeled after his {{foot|True Gilgamesh|[[File:Epicgilgamesh.png|250x250px|True Gilgamesh form in ''Final Fantasy Type-0'']]}} form from ''Final Fantasy Type-0''.
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Gilgamesh's [[Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy downloadable content|DLC]] costume "Great Genji Armor" is taken from his {{foot|appearance|[[File:FFType0-GilgameshRender.png|250x250px|Gilgamesh in ''Final Fantasy Type-0'']]}} in ''[[Final Fantasy Type-0]]''. He wears black and red turtle-themed armor, with a black tunic flaring down from his waist. His helmet obscures most of his face, and lacks horns. His armor has a zipper on its back, which didn't appear in his ''Type-0'' appearance. Gilgamesh's EX Mode is modeled after his {{foot|True Gilgamesh|[[File:Epicgilgamesh.png|250x250px|True Gilgamesh form in ''Final Fantasy Type-0'']]}} form from ''Final Fantasy Type-0''.
   
 
Gilgamesh's [[manikin]], the '''Fallacious Giant''', is turquoise.
 
Gilgamesh's [[manikin]], the '''Fallacious Giant''', is turquoise.
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===Personality===
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=== Personality ===
{{See Also|Gilgamesh (Dissidia)/Quotes}}
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{{See|Gilgamesh (Dissidia)/Quotes}}
Gilgamesh does not have a role in the main story, but does appear in two Reports where he resembles his typical ''Final Fantasy V'' appearance: overconfident, clumsy yet an honourable fighter. Gilgamesh retains his love of swords and desires to collect all the characters' swords. He sees Bartz as his biggest rival whom he aims to overcome. Since he was not summoned to the world like the others, Gilgamesh retains all of his memories.
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Gilgamesh does not have a role in the main story, but does appear in two Reports where he resembles his typical ''Final Fantasy V'' appearance: overconfident, clumsy yet an honorable fighter. Gilgamesh retains his love of swords and desires to collect all the characters' swords. He sees Bartz as his biggest rival whom he aims to overcome. Since he was not summoned to the world like the others, Gilgamesh retains all of his memories.
   
 
Gilgamesh's quotes directed towards other characters often portray his desire either to steal their weapon, or to have an enjoyable and even fight with them. His quotes directed at no one in particular are challenging and threatening towards his foe. The cowardly aspect of his personality is less represented, with the exception of one or two death quotes.
 
Gilgamesh's quotes directed towards other characters often portray his desire either to steal their weapon, or to have an enjoyable and even fight with them. His quotes directed at no one in particular are challenging and threatening towards his foe. The cowardly aspect of his personality is less represented, with the exception of one or two death quotes.
   
==Story==
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== Story ==
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[[File:Gilgamesh vaan squall zidane.jpg|thumb|Gilgamesh appears to Squall, Vaan and Zidane.]]
 
[[File:Gilgamesh vaan squall zidane.jpg|thumb|Gilgamesh appears to Squall, Vaan and Zidane.]]
Gilgamesh was not summoned to [[World B]], but instead stumbles upon it by chance and, in contrast with everyone else, retains his memories. Wandering the depths of the Rift, Gilgamesh finds himself at [[Pandaemonium (Final Fantasy II)#Dissidia Final Fantasy|Pandaemonium]]. Sensing the presence of his old rival, Bartz, Gilgamesh hears someone coming up behind him. He turns around, announcing his return to Bartz, only for [[Squall Leonhart/Dissidia|Squall]], [[Zidane Tribal/Dissidia|Zidane]] and [[Vaan/Dissidia|Vaan]] to appear instead. Much to his confusion, not one of them remembers him from his visits to their respective worlds, due to the [[Amnesia (term)|memory loss]] caused by being summoned to the cycles of war.
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Gilgamesh was not summoned to [[World B]], but instead stumbles upon it by chance and, in contrast with everyone else, retains his memories. Wandering the depths of the Rift, Gilgamesh finds himself at [[Pandaemonium (Final Fantasy II)#Dissidia Final Fantasy|Pandaemonium]]. Sensing the presence of his old rival, Bartz, Gilgamesh hears someone coming up behind him. He turns around, announcing his return to Bartz, only for [[Squall Leonhart/Dissidia (PSP)|Squall]], [[Zidane Tribal/Dissidia (PSP)|Zidane]] and [[Vaan/Dissidia (PSP)|Vaan]] to appear instead. Much to his confusion, not one of them remembers him from his visits to their respective worlds, due to the [[Amnesia (term)|memory loss]] caused by being summoned to the cycles of war.
   
Realizing Bartz is not among them, Gilgamesh walks off, leaving the three confused. After he disappears Bartz arrives, asking if he missed anything. Zidane asks if he knows Gilgamesh, describing the swordsman's appearance. Suffering from the same memory loss as the others, Bartz doesn't recall Gilgamesh, and denies knowing such a person.
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Realizing Bartz is not among them, Gilgamesh walks off, leaving the three confused. After he disappears, Bartz arrives, asking if he missed anything. Zidane asks if he knows Gilgamesh, describing the swordsman's appearance. Suffering from the same memory loss as the others, Bartz doesn't recall Gilgamesh, and denies knowing such a person.
   
 
[[File:Gilgamesh Kabuki Pose.png|thumb|left|Gilgamesh's battle stance against Bartz in FMV.]]
 
[[File:Gilgamesh Kabuki Pose.png|thumb|left|Gilgamesh's battle stance against Bartz in FMV.]]
Some time later, a wandering Gilgamesh has a short fantasy of how his rematch will play out with Bartz once he finds him. In this fantasy the rematch ends in his favor, with Bartz praising him while Gilgamesh enjoys his victory. Sensing Bartz shortly after, coming to at the Rift and confused how he got there, Gilgamesh emerges from a portal landing on the ground in front of Bartz. He assumes a ''kabuki'' pose as Bartz begins remembering him. Deciding he doesn't recognize Gilgamesh after all, Bartz walks off noting Gilgamesh as being "weird".
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Some time later, a wandering Gilgamesh has a short fantasy of how his rematch will play out with Bartz once he finds him. In this fantasy, the rematch ends in his favor, with Bartz praising him while Gilgamesh enjoys his victory. Sensing Bartz shortly after, coming to at the Rift and confused how he got there, Gilgamesh emerges from a portal landing on the ground in front of Bartz. He assumes a ''kabuki'' pose as Bartz begins remembering him. Deciding he doesn't recognize Gilgamesh after all, Bartz walks off noting Gilgamesh as being "weird".
   
 
Crushed by his rival's nonchalance, Gilgamesh reintroduces himself, trying to figure out why Bartz doesn't remember him. Repeating the speech he had fantasized shortly before, he explains he has traveled to many worlds, and finally returned to get his promised rematch with Bartz. A confused Bartz is persuaded into fighting Gilgamesh, and wins.
 
Crushed by his rival's nonchalance, Gilgamesh reintroduces himself, trying to figure out why Bartz doesn't remember him. Repeating the speech he had fantasized shortly before, he explains he has traveled to many worlds, and finally returned to get his promised rematch with Bartz. A confused Bartz is persuaded into fighting Gilgamesh, and wins.
   
Surprised Bartz has also been honing his skills since their last meeting, Gilgamesh declares the battle is only the beginning, for Bartz to point out he's fading. Much to Gilgamesh's surprise, he has been affected by the rules of the war, and, now defeated, must return to his original world (or rather, lack thereof). To his dismay, a portal opens beneath his feet and Gilgamesh is sucked back into the Rift, swearing to return for a true rematch against Bartz someday. Bartz notes something familiar about Gilgamesh, and muses that they will probably meet again.
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Surprised Bartz has also been honing his skills since their last meeting, Gilgamesh declares the battle is only the beginning, for Bartz to point out he's fading. To Gilgamesh's dismay, a portal opens beneath his feet and Gilgamesh is sucked back into the Rift, swearing to return for a true rematch against Bartz someday. Bartz notes something familiar about Gilgamesh, and muses that they will probably meet again.
   
===Official Quests===
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=== Official Quests ===
In two [[Official Quests]], Gilgamesh finds his way back to World B to seek out Bartz. He finds [[Exdeath/Dissidia|Exdeath]] and mistakes him for [[Enkidu (Final Fantasy V)|Enkidu]], much to Exdeath's irritation. Gilgamesh rejoices in being reunited with his "friend" and challenges him to a sparring match, but through the fighting regains his memories and realizes who Exdeath is. Shortly after, a portal to the Rift opens and consumes him.
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In two [[Official Quests]], Gilgamesh finds his way back to World B to seek out Bartz. He finds [[Exdeath/Dissidia (PSP)|Exdeath]] and mistakes him for [[Enkidu (Final Fantasy V)|Enkidu]], much to Exdeath's irritation. Gilgamesh rejoices in being reunited with his "friend" and challenges him to a sparring match, but through the fighting regains his memories and realizes who Exdeath is. Shortly after, a portal to the Rift opens and consumes him.
   
In the second quest, Gilgamesh comes across [[Prishe/Dissidia|Prishe]] on patrol. Prishe asks Gilgamesh if he is a Warrior for Chaos or [[Cosmos (Dissidia)|Cosmos]], and Gilgamesh, unaware of what she means, declares himself a "chaos warrior" as a veteran of battle. Gilgamesh tells Prishe he is looking for his archrival, and Prishe assumes, as he is a Warrior of Chaos, that he means her. The two do battle, and Gilgamesh is again pulled into the Rift. Prishe would report the sighting to [[Shantotto/Dissidia|Shantotto]], which would inspire her to seek a way to enter the Rift to escape the cycles of war.
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In the second quest, Gilgamesh comes across [[Prishe/Dissidia|Prishe]] on patrol. Prishe asks Gilgamesh if he is a warrior for Chaos or [[Cosmos (Dissidia)|Cosmos]], and Gilgamesh, unaware of what she means, declares himself a "chaos warrior" as a veteran of battle. Gilgamesh tells Prishe he is looking for his archrival, and Prishe assumes, as he is a warrior of Chaos, that he means her. The two do battle, and Gilgamesh is again pulled into the Rift. Prishe would report the sighting to [[Shantotto/Dissidia (PSP)|Shantotto]], which would inspire her to seek a way to enter the Rift to escape the cycles of war.
 
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==Gameplay==
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== Gameplay ==
 
[[File:Dissidia 012 Gilgamesh Weapons.png|right|200px|Gilgamesh's arsenal.]]
 
[[File:Dissidia 012 Gilgamesh Weapons.png|right|200px|Gilgamesh's arsenal.]]
 
Gilgamesh is described as a '''Frenzied Swordsman''', where he picks a weapon at random when attacking making the strength and effects of his attacks unpredictable. Whenever he attacks, there is a 15% chance of Gilgamesh using the Excalibur, Excalipoor, Zantetsuken or Genji Blade, and a 10% chance of him using the Masamune, Naginata, Chicken Knife and Battle Axe.
 
Gilgamesh is described as a '''Frenzied Swordsman''', where he picks a weapon at random when attacking making the strength and effects of his attacks unpredictable. Whenever he attacks, there is a 15% chance of Gilgamesh using the Excalibur, Excalipoor, Zantetsuken or Genji Blade, and a 10% chance of him using the Masamune, Naginata, Chicken Knife and Battle Axe.
   
Gilgamesh is mostly a mid to melee-range fighter, with quick close-range attacks and slower charging mid-range attacks with a handful of magic attacks that have decent range. His HP attacks are versatile across range, but he moves slowly, and the unreliable nature of his fighting style means his attacks have inconsistent power and range.
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Gilgamesh is mostly a mid to melee-range fighter, with quick close-range attacks and slower charging mid-range attacks with a handful of magic attacks that have decent range. His ranged attacks in particular remain unaffected by his fighting style, as they do not require the use of any of his weapons. His HP attacks are versatile across range, but he moves slowly, and the unreliable nature of his fighting style means his attacks have inconsistent power and range.
   
 
The weapons and their special abilities are as follows:
 
The weapons and their special abilities are as follows:
*'''[[Excalibur (weapon)|Excalibur]]''' - All Bravery damage dealt is doubled.
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* '''[[Excalibur (weapon)|Excalibur]]''' - All Bravery damage dealt is doubled.
*'''[[Excalipoor (weapon)|Excalipoor]]''' - All Bravery damage is reduced to 1.
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* '''[[Excalipoor (weapon)|Excalipoor]]''' - All Bravery damage is reduced to 1, and all Wall Rush damage is reduced to 0.
*'''Naginata''' - Attack has greater range.
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* '''Naginata''' - Attack has greater range.
*'''[[Masamune (weapon)|Masamune]]''' - Long range but shorter than Naginata, generates more EX Force on hit, 75% normal damage.
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* '''[[Masamune (weapon)|Masamune]]''' - Long range but shorter than Naginata, generates more EX Force on hit, 75% normal damage.
*'''[[Genji Blade]]''' - Depletes the opponent's EX Gauge with each hit. 75% normal damage.
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* '''[[Genji Blade]]''' - Depletes the opponent's EX Gauge with each hit. 75% normal damage.
*'''[[Zantetsuken (weapon)|Zantetsuken]]''' - Has a chance of inflicting Bravery Break instantly.
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* '''[[Zantetsuken (weapon)|Zantetsuken]]''' - Has a chance of inflicting Bravery Break instantly.
*'''[[Battle Axe]]''' - Attack does random damage, from 25% to 175% normal damage.
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* '''[[Battle Axe]]''' - Attack does random damage, from 25% to 175% normal damage.
*'''[[Chicken Knife]]''' - The lower Gilgamesh's HP, the higher the Bravery damage done, from normal damage at full HP to 220% damage at 1 HP.
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* '''[[Chicken Knife]]''' - The lower Gilgamesh's HP, the higher the Bravery damage done, from normal damage at full HP to 220% damage at 1 HP.
   
===Boss===
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=== Boss ===
 
Gilgamesh is fought as a boss in [[Report (Dissidia 012)#Side Story: The Roving Swordsman|Report 8, Side Story: The Roving Swordsman]]. He must be fought using Bartz, and defeating him unlocks him as a playable character that can be purchased at the PP catalog.
 
Gilgamesh is fought as a boss in [[Report (Dissidia 012)#Side Story: The Roving Swordsman|Report 8, Side Story: The Roving Swordsman]]. He must be fought using Bartz, and defeating him unlocks him as a playable character that can be purchased at the PP catalog.
   
===Attacks===
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=== Attacks ===
====Bravery Attacks====
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==== Bravery Attacks ====
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|colspan=7 style="text-align:left"|Cut the opponent with a single slash, then strike them two more times and knock them away. In EX Mode, deals more hits.
 
|colspan=7 style="text-align:left"|Cut the opponent with a single slash, then strike them two more times and knock them away. In EX Mode, deals more hits.
 
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!class="b" rowspan=2|[[Wind Slash (ability)|Wind Slash]]
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|colspan=7 style="text-align:left"|Fire a wind projectile at the opponent. Has good tracking.
 
|colspan=7 style="text-align:left"|Fire a wind projectile at the opponent. Has good tracking.
 
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|colspan=7 style="text-align:left"|Quickly stab forward, then swing weapons upwards to knock the opponent into the air. Short ranged, but quick strike. In EX Mode, deals more hits.
 
|colspan=7 style="text-align:left"|Quickly stab forward, then swing weapons upwards to knock the opponent into the air. Short ranged, but quick strike. In EX Mode, deals more hits.
 
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!class="b" rowspan=2|[[Whirlwind Slash]]<br/>(ground)
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|colspan=7 style="text-align:left"|Roll forward while slashing, then perform a series of attacks that knocks them downward. In EX Mode, deals more hits.
 
|colspan=7 style="text-align:left"|Roll forward while slashing, then perform a series of attacks that knocks them downward. In EX Mode, deals more hits.
 
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!class="b" rowspan=2|[[Electrocute]]
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|colspan=7 style="text-align:left"|Call forth a lightning strike that damages and knocks the opponent into the air.
 
|colspan=7 style="text-align:left"|Call forth a lightning strike that damages and knocks the opponent into the air.
 
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|-
!class="b" rowspan=2|Double Trouble
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!class="b" rowspan=2|{{LA|Double Trouble (ability)|Double Trouble}}
 
|Aerial
 
|Aerial
 
|30 (15)
 
|30 (15)
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|colspan=7 style="text-align:left"|Slash in a wide sweep, then slam the opponent away. Short ranged, but quick strike. In EX Mode, deals more hits.
 
|colspan=7 style="text-align:left"|Slash in a wide sweep, then slam the opponent away. Short ranged, but quick strike. In EX Mode, deals more hits.
 
|-
 
|-
!class="b" rowspan=2|[[Whirlwind Slash]]<br/>(midair)
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!class="b" rowspan=2|{{LA|Whirlwind Slash}}<br/>(midair)
 
|Aerial
 
|Aerial
 
|30 (15)
 
|30 (15)
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====HP Attacks====
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==== HP Attacks ====
{|class="full-width D012 table" style="text-align:center"
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{|class="full-width D012 article-table" style="text-align:center"
 
|-class="a"
 
|-class="a"
 
!style="width:15%"|Move
 
!style="width:15%"|Move
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!style="width:15%"|Image
 
!style="width:15%"|Image
 
|-
 
|-
!class="b" rowspan=2|[[Death Claw (ability)|Death Claw]]
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!class="b" rowspan=2|{{LA|Death Claw (ability)|Death Claw}}
 
|Ground
 
|Ground
 
|30 (15)
 
|30 (15)
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|colspan=7 style="text-align:left"|Charge forward and slash the opponent twice. In EX Mode, has a larger area of effect.
 
|colspan=7 style="text-align:left"|Charge forward and slash the opponent twice. In EX Mode, has a larger area of effect.
 
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|-
!class="b" rowspan=2|[[Jump (ability)|Jump]]
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!class="b" rowspan=2|{{LA|Jump (ability)|Jump}}
 
|Ground
 
|Ground
 
|30 (15)
 
|30 (15)
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|colspan=7 style="text-align:left"|Launch self to the air and then descend headfirst. Can control the landing point with the analog stick. In EX Mode, has a larger area of impact.
 
|colspan=7 style="text-align:left"|Launch self to the air and then descend headfirst. Can control the landing point with the analog stick. In EX Mode, has a larger area of impact.
 
|-
 
|-
!class="b" rowspan=2|[[Rocket Punch (ability)|Rocket Punch]]
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!class="b" rowspan=2|{{LA|Rocket Punch (ability)|Rocket Punch}}
 
|Ground
 
|Ground
 
|30 (15)
 
|30 (15)
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|colspan=7 style="text-align:left"|Launch fists at the opponent. In EX Mode, fire multiple fists over a large area. Can fire on a slight angle up or down.
 
|colspan=7 style="text-align:left"|Launch fists at the opponent. In EX Mode, fire multiple fists over a large area. Can fire on a slight angle up or down.
 
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|-
!class="b" rowspan=2|[[Sword Dance (ability)|Sword Dance]]
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!class="b" rowspan=2|{{LA|Sword Dance (ability)|Sword Dance}}
 
|Aerial
 
|Aerial
 
|30 (15)
 
|30 (15)
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|colspan=7 style="text-align:left"|Charge, then sweep towards the opponent while slashing. If it hits, perform a series of spinning slashes and knock them away.
 
|colspan=7 style="text-align:left"|Charge, then sweep towards the opponent while slashing. If it hits, perform a series of spinning slashes and knock them away.
 
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|-
!class="b" rowspan=2|[[Hurricane]]
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!class="b" rowspan=2|{{LA|Hurricane}}
 
|Aerial
 
|Aerial
 
|30 (15)
 
|30 (15)
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|colspan=7 style="text-align:left"|Spin weapons to create a whirlwind. Fast execution but low range.
 
|colspan=7 style="text-align:left"|Spin weapons to create a whirlwind. Fast execution but low range.
 
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|-
!class="b" rowspan=2|[[Missile (ability)|Missile]]
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!class="b" rowspan=2|{{LA|Missile (ability)|Missile}}
 
|Aerial
 
|Aerial
 
|30 (15)
 
|30 (15)
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===[[EX Mode]]===
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=== [[EX Mode (term)|EX Mode]] ===
 
[[File:Gilgamesh EX Mode.png|190px|left|Gilgamesh in his EX Mode.]]
 
[[File:Gilgamesh EX Mode.png|190px|left|Gilgamesh in his EX Mode.]]
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[[File:Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy - Gilgamesh's EX Burst|300px|right|Strongest Sword]]
{{Video|class=D012a|size=300|title=Strongest Sword|lEXZN68uX6g|align=right}}
 
 
Gilgamesh's EX Mode is '''Gilgamesh Morphing Time''', in which he transforms into his {{foot|true form|[[File:FFV-gilgamesh2.gif|250x250px|Gilgamesh's true form in ''Final Fantasy V'']]}} as seen in ''Final Fantasy V'', giving him eight arms, different armor and a monstrous-looking helmet. While in EX Mode, Gilgamesh gains the ability "Octo-Break", which causes each arm to wield any of the eight weapons used by him in battle—he has a 45% chance of wielding eight of the same weapon, a 45% chance of using four weapons twice each, and a 10% chance of a random alternate combination.
 
Gilgamesh's EX Mode is '''Gilgamesh Morphing Time''', in which he transforms into his {{foot|true form|[[File:FFV-gilgamesh2.gif|250x250px|Gilgamesh's true form in ''Final Fantasy V'']]}} as seen in ''Final Fantasy V'', giving him eight arms, different armor and a monstrous-looking helmet. While in EX Mode, Gilgamesh gains the ability "Octo-Break", which causes each arm to wield any of the eight weapons used by him in battle—he has a 45% chance of wielding eight of the same weapon, a 45% chance of using four weapons twice each, and a 10% chance of a random alternate combination.
   
 
Whatever weapon(s) Gilgamesh is holding, their relevant bonuses are applied to all his attacks, while weapons that affect his attack power alternatively activate their effects. Thus the benefits of Gilgamesh's EX Mode are impossible to predict, but his attacks are more reliable. Gilgamesh's melee Bravery attacks do more hits, and some of his HP attacks hit over larger areas.
 
Whatever weapon(s) Gilgamesh is holding, their relevant bonuses are applied to all his attacks, while weapons that affect his attack power alternatively activate their effects. Thus the benefits of Gilgamesh's EX Mode are impossible to predict, but his attacks are more reliable. Gilgamesh's melee Bravery attacks do more hits, and some of his HP attacks hit over larger areas.
   
Gilgamesh's EX Burst is '''Strongest Sword''', where eight swords circle in front of him. The player has to select Excalibur, which is the red sword. If the player selects correctly, Gilgamesh attacks the opponent five times, then ends the EX Burst with [[Ultimate Illusion]], where he leaps into the air and slams his sword down, creating a shock wave that deals HP damage. If the player selects Excalipoor, it will deal Bravery damage of 1 with Gilgamesh looking at the sword, realizing it is not Excalibur, and throwing it away, landing it onto the opponent dealing HP damage.
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Gilgamesh's EX Burst is '''{{LA|Strongest Sword}}''', where eight swords circle in front of him. The player has to select Excalibur, which is the red sword. If the player selects correctly, Gilgamesh attacks the opponent five times, then ends the EX Burst with [[Ultimate Illusion]], where he leaps into the air and slams his sword down, creating a shock wave that deals HP damage. If the player selects Excalipoor, it will deal Bravery damage of 1 with Gilgamesh looking at the sword, realizing it is not Excalibur, and throwing it away, landing it onto the opponent dealing HP damage.
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===Equipment===
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=== Equipment ===
Gilgamesh can equip [[List of Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy weapons#Swords|Swords]], [[List of Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy weapons#Daggers|Daggers]], [[List of Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy weapons#Greatswords|Greatswords]], [[List of Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy weapons#Katanas|Katanas]], [[List of Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy weapons#Spears|Spears]], [[List of Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy weapons#Axes|Axes]], [[List of Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy weapons#Thrown|Thrown Weapons]], [[List of Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy armor#Parrying|Parrying Weapons]], [[List of Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy armor#Shields|Shields]], [[List of Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy armor#Gauntlets|Gauntlets]], [[List of Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy armor#Large Shields|Large Shields]], [[List of Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy armor#Helms|Helms]], [[List of Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy armor#Light Armor|Light Armor]], [[List of Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy armor#Heavy Armor|Heavy Armor]], and [[List of Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy armor#Chestplates|Chestplates]].
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Gilgamesh can equip [[Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy weapons#Swords|Swords]], [[Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy weapons#Daggers|Daggers]], [[Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy weapons#Greatswords|Greatswords]], [[Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy weapons#Katanas|Katanas]], [[Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy weapons#Spears|Spears]], [[Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy weapons#Axes|Axes]], [[Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy weapons#Thrown|Thrown Weapons]], [[Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy armor#Parrying|Parrying Weapons]], [[Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy armor#Shields|Shields]], [[Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy armor#Gauntlets|Gauntlets]], [[Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy armor#Large Shields|Large Shields]], [[Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy armor#Helms|Helms]], [[Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy armor#Light Armor|Light Armor]], [[Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy armor#Heavy Armor|Heavy Armor]], and [[Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy armor#Chestplates|Chestplates]].
   
====Exclusive weapons====
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==== Exclusive weapons ====
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|-class="a"
 
|-class="a"
 
!style="width:15%"|Name
 
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!style="width:40%"|Obtained
 
!style="width:40%"|Obtained
 
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|-
!class="b"|{{LA|Osafune}}
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!class="b"|[[Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy weapons#Osafune|Osafune]]
 
|30
 
|30
 
|BRV +41<br/>ATK +40<br/>DEF -2
 
|BRV +41<br/>ATK +40<br/>DEF -2
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|'''Trade''': 61000 gil, Uchigatana, Scarletite x1, Giant's Desire x5
 
|'''Trade''': 61000 gil, Uchigatana, Scarletite x1, Giant's Desire x5
 
|-
 
|-
!class="b"|{{LA|Kotetsu}}
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!class="b"|[[Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy weapons#Kotetsu|Kotetsu]]
 
|90
 
|90
 
|BRV +34<br/>ATK +63<br/>DEF -1
 
|BRV +34<br/>ATK +63<br/>DEF -1
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|'''Trade''': 158,000 gil, Osafune, Electrum x1, Giant's Dream x5
 
|'''Trade''': 158,000 gil, Osafune, Electrum x1, Giant's Dream x5
 
|-
 
|-
!class="b"|{{LA|Mutsunokami|Yoshiyuki}}
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!class="b"|[[Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy weapons#Yoshiyuki|Yoshiyuki]]
 
|100
 
|100
 
|BRV +39<br/>ATK +68<br/>DEF -1
 
|BRV +39<br/>ATK +68<br/>DEF -1
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==Gallery==
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== Gallery ==
<gallery class="D012a">
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<gallery>
 
Dissidia 012 Gilgamesh Ingame Render.png|In-game appearance.
 
Dissidia 012 Gilgamesh Ingame Render.png|In-game appearance.
 
Gilgamesh Alt 1 EX Mode.png|Gilgamesh's first alt during EX Mode.
 
Gilgamesh Alt 1 EX Mode.png|Gilgamesh's first alt during EX Mode.
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D012 EX - Excalipoor.jpeg|Excalipoor EX Burst.
 
D012 EX - Excalipoor.jpeg|Excalipoor EX Burst.
 
D012 EX - Ultimate Illusion.jpeg|Ultimate Illusion.
 
D012 EX - Ultimate Illusion.jpeg|Ultimate Illusion.
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DFF012Gilgamesh Victory Pose.gif|Victory pose.
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
   
==Allusions==
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== Allusions ==
*Gilgamesh's exclusive weapons are katana of varying strengths. They are obtained in their respective order of strength, with the Osafune being low-ranked, the Kotetsu being mid-ranked, while the Yoshiyuki (also known as the Mutsunokami) eclipses them both.
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* Gilgamesh's exclusive weapons are katana of varying strengths. They are obtained in their respective order of strength, with the Osafune being low-ranked, the Kotetsu being mid-ranked, while the Yoshiyuki (also known as the Mutsunokami) eclipses them both.
*Gilgamesh's HP attacks are based on those he used in several battles during ''Final Fantasy V''.
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* Gilgamesh's HP attacks are based on those he used in several battles during ''Final Fantasy V''.
*Gilgamesh's weapon arsenal refers to his weapons throughout the series, and have effects that also draw back to famous weapons:
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* Gilgamesh's weapon arsenal refers to his weapons throughout the series, and have effects that also draw back to famous weapons:
**Masamune, Excalibur and Excalipoor are recurring abilities he may perform when summoned.
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** Masamune, Excalibur and Excalipoor are recurring abilities he may perform when summoned.
***Excalibur, in particular, is the legendary blade Gilgamesh is searching for in several games.
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*** Excalibur, in particular, is the legendary blade Gilgamesh is searching for in several games.
***One of Gilgamesh's trademark weapons is Excalipoor, a false Excalibur Gilgamesh mistook for the real one in ''Final Fantasy V''. Both Excalibur and Excalipoor resemble the fake [[Tournesol]] he wields in ''Final Fantasy XII''.
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*** One of Gilgamesh's trademark weapons is Excalipoor, a false Excalibur Gilgamesh mistook for the real one in ''Final Fantasy V''. Both Excalibur and Excalipoor resemble the fake [[Tournesol]] he wields in ''Final Fantasy XII''.
***The Masamune is [[Masamune (Final Fantasy VII)|Sephiroth's variation]], albeit with a shorter blade.
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*** The Masamune is [[Masamune (Final Fantasy VII)|Sephiroth's variation]], albeit with a shorter blade.
**The Genji Blade alludes to the Genji equipment Gilgamesh carries in his appearances, which can be [[Steal|stolen]] or [[Item drop|dropped]] from him. In ''Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy'', the Genji Blade appears as a fake of [[Auron]]'s {{foot|version of the sword|[[File:FFX Weapon - Katana 4.png|250x250px|Auron's version of the sword]]}} from ''[[Final Fantasy X]]'', much like the counterfeits Gilgamesh wields in ''Final Fantasy XII''. It bears a Japanese character denoting it as fake, which echoes Gilgamesh's false [[Buster Sword]].
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** The Genji Blade alludes to the Genji equipment Gilgamesh carries in his appearances, which can be [[Steal|stolen]] or [[Item drop|dropped]] from him. In ''Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy'', the Genji Blade appears as a fake of [[Auron]]'s {{foot|version of the sword|[[File:FFX Weapon - Katana 4.png|250x250px|Auron's version of the sword]]}} from ''[[Final Fantasy X]]'', much like the counterfeits Gilgamesh wields in ''Final Fantasy XII''. It bears a Japanese character denoting it as fake, which echoes Gilgamesh's false [[Buster Sword]].
**Zantetsuken is [[Odin]]'s weapon, which Gilgamesh is in possession of in ''Final Fantasy VIII'' and ''Final Fantasy XII''. In ''Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy'', its design is based on its appearance in {{foot|Odin's ''Final Fantasy IV'' artwork|[[File:Odin amano.jpg|250x250px|Odin's ''Final Fantasy IV'' artwork]]}}.
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** Zantetsuken is [[Odin]]'s weapon, which Gilgamesh is in possession of in ''Final Fantasy VIII'' and ''Final Fantasy XII''. In ''Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy'', its design is based on its appearance in {{foot|Odin's ''Final Fantasy IV'' artwork|[[File:Odin amano.jpg|250x250px|Odin's ''Final Fantasy IV'' artwork]]}}.
**The Naginata and the Battle Axe are present on sprites in ''Final Fantasy V'', with the Battle Axe only appearing in his morphed form in ''Final Fantasy V''. The Battle Axe's effect of dealing random damage is similar to how axes and hammers function in ''Final Fantasy XII''.
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** The Naginata and the Battle Axe are present on sprites in ''Final Fantasy V'', with the Battle Axe only appearing in his morphed form in ''Final Fantasy V''. The Battle Axe's effect of dealing random damage is similar to how axes and hammers function in ''Final Fantasy XII''.
**The Chicken Knife in ''Final Fantasy V'' strengthens when the party [[Escape (command)|escapes]] battles, and is potentially the strongest weapon in the game. Although Gilgamesh never wielded it, he has a penchant for running from battles he loses. Additionally, Bartz wields the Chicken Knife's counterpart, the Brave Blade, during his EX Burst. Contrarily, the Chicken Knife in ''Dissidia'' becomes stronger as Gilgamesh's HP drops, reflecting the [[List of Final Fantasy VI weapons#Valiant Knife|Valiant Knife's]] function from ''Final Fantasy VI''. [[Penelo]] alludes to this when describing it.
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** The Chicken Knife in ''Final Fantasy V'' strengthens when the party [[Escape (command)|escapes]] battles, and is potentially the strongest weapon in the game. Although Gilgamesh never wielded it, he has a penchant for running from battles he loses. Additionally, Bartz wields the Chicken Knife's counterpart, the Brave Blade, during his EX Burst. Contrarily, the Chicken Knife in ''Dissidia'' becomes stronger as Gilgamesh's HP drops, reflecting the [[Final Fantasy VI weapons#Valiant Knife|Valiant Knife's]] function from ''Final Fantasy VI''. [[Penelo]] alludes to this when describing it.
*During his introductions before a fight, Gilgamesh emerges from an interdimensional portal, an allusion to his travels through different dimensions following his banishment to the Rift by Exdeath in ''Final Fantasy V''. The portal resembles the [[Warp (ability)|Banish]] spell from ''Final Fantasy V'', which Exdeath used to cast Gilgamesh into the Rift. After losing to Bartz in ''Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy'', Gilgamesh utters the same set of pleas in his attempt to escape the Rift.
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* During his introductions before a fight, Gilgamesh emerges from an interdimensional portal, an allusion to his travels through different dimensions following his banishment to the Rift by Exdeath in ''Final Fantasy V''. The portal resembles the [[Warp (ability)|Banish]] spell from ''Final Fantasy V'', which Exdeath used to cast Gilgamesh into the Rift. After losing to Bartz in ''Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy'', Gilgamesh utters the same set of pleas in his attempt to escape the Rift.
*The name of Gilgamesh's EX Mode alludes to his quotation prior to assuming his multi-armed boss form in ''Final Fantasy V''. The quote itself refers to ''{{w|Mighty Morphin Power Rangers}}''.
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* The name of Gilgamesh's EX Mode alludes to his quotation prior to assuming his multi-armed boss form in ''Final Fantasy V''. The quote itself refers to ''[[wikipedia:Mighty Morphin Power Rangers|Mighty Morphin Power Rangers]]''.
*Gilgamesh's perfect EX Burst, Ultimate Illusion, is an attack he uses during his first battle in ''Final Fantasy XII'', performed after he draws all of his fake weapons. It is a synonym of "[[Final Fantasy (term)|Final Fantasy]]", and a line of dialogue spoken by Exdeath after his defeat in ''Final Fantasy V'' ("Is this my final fantasy?"). His cry of disappointment after failing his EX Burst, "This is far from the strongest of swords!", mirrors what he says in ''Final Fantasy V'' after attacking the party with Excalipoor.
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* Gilgamesh's perfect EX Burst, Ultimate Illusion, is an attack he uses during his first battle in ''Final Fantasy XII'', performed after he draws all of his fake weapons. It is a synonym of "[[Final Fantasy (term)|Final Fantasy]]", and a line of dialogue spoken by Exdeath after his defeat in ''Final Fantasy V'' ("Is this my final fantasy?"). His cry of disappointment after failing his EX Burst, "This is far from the strongest of swords!", mirrors what he says in ''Final Fantasy V'' after attacking the party with Excalipoor.
*In ''[[Final Fantasy VI#Game Boy Advance|Final Fantasy VI Advance]]'', Blade Dance is an attack exclusive to Gilgamesh.
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* In ''[[Final Fantasy VI#Game Boy Advance|Final Fantasy VI Advance]]'', Blade Dance is an attack exclusive to Gilgamesh.
*When Gilgamesh throws Excalipoor, a speech bubble pops up with the Japanese equivalent of "Doink!", a sound associated with [[Tonberry|Tonberries]] stabbing a target. The English version's speech bubble instead features an exclamation point.
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* When Gilgamesh throws Excalipoor, a speech bubble pops up with the Japanese equivalent of "Doink!", a sound associated with [[Tonberry|Tonberries]] stabbing a target. The English version's speech bubble instead features an exclamation point.
*When using Jump, he shouts "Fell for it!" In several games, Gilgamesh feigns defeat, only to cast [[Shell (ability)|Shell]], [[Haste (ability)|Haste]], and [[Protect (ability)|Protect]] on himself and renew his assault with Jump, while mocking the party for being misled.
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* When using Jump, he shouts "Fell for it!" In several games, Gilgamesh feigns defeat, only to cast [[Shell (ability)|Shell]], [[Haste (ability)|Haste]], and [[Protect (ability)|Protect]] on himself and renew his assault with Jump, while mocking the party for being misled.
*When Gilgamesh searches for Bartz, he runs into Vaan, Zidane, and Squall who do not remember him, despite him appearing in each of their games with a different appearance.
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* When Gilgamesh searches for Bartz, he runs into Vaan, Zidane, and Squall who do not remember him, despite him appearing in each of their games with a different appearance.
**Zidane may not recognize Gilgamesh because he only has two arms, as [[Gilgamesh (character)#Final Fantasy IX|Gilgamesh from ''Final Fantasy IX'']] had four arms.
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** Zidane may not recognize Gilgamesh because he only has two arms, as [[Gilgamesh (character)#Final Fantasy IX|Gilgamesh from ''Final Fantasy IX'']] had four arms.
*Before fighting [[Yuna/Dissidia|Yuna]], Gilgamesh says "Huh, I wouldn't mind being summoned by you." This alludes to him being a summon in several games, including ''Dissidia Final Fantasy'' and ''Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy''.
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* Before fighting [[Yuna/Dissidia (PSP)|Yuna]], Gilgamesh says "Huh, I wouldn't mind being summoned by you." This alludes to him being a summon in several games, including ''Dissidia Final Fantasy'' and ''Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy''.
*When facing either Zidane or Vaan he alludes to them being thieves, and that weapons and Genji equipment can be stolen from him during boss encounters.
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* When facing either Zidane or Vaan he alludes to them being thieves, and that weapons and Genji equipment can be stolen from him during boss encounters.
*[[Gabranth/Dissidia|Gabranth's]] dialogue when encountering Gilgamesh alludes to Gilgamesh being an [[Hunt (Final Fantasy XII)#Elite Marks|Elite Mark]] in [[Ivalice (Final Fantasy XII)|Ivalice]].
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* [[Gabranth/Dissidia (PSP)|Gabranth's]] dialogue when encountering Gilgamesh alludes to Gilgamesh being an [[Hunt (Final Fantasy XII)#Elite Marks|Elite Mark]] in [[Ivalice (Final Fantasy XII)|Ivalice]].
*In Report 19 in the description of the scene in which Gilgamesh imagines his fight with Bartz reads "Not quite blue, blue skies and rolling seas, but a good day for fighting nonetheless". This refers to what Gilgamesh said before being fought on [[Xezat's Fleet|Xezat's fleet]] in ''Final Fantasy V'', "Ahhh... blue, blue skies and the rolling sea!"
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* In Report 19 in the description of the scene in which Gilgamesh imagines his fight with Bartz reads "Not quite blue, blue skies and rolling seas, but a good day for fighting nonetheless". This refers to what Gilgamesh said before being fought on [[Xezat's Fleet|Xezat's fleet]] in ''Final Fantasy V'', "Ahhh... blue, blue skies and the rolling sea!"
*In Gilgamesh's EX Burst, there are seven spinning Excalipoors and one Excalibur, making one sword for each of his appearances in the series at the time of ''Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy's'' release.
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* In Gilgamesh's EX Burst, there are seven spinning Excalipoors and one Excalibur, making one sword for each of his appearances in the series at the time of ''Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy's'' release.
*An item needed to create the Yoshiyuki is the Enkidu Feather, an allusion to his companion, [[Enkidu]].
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* An item needed to create the Yoshiyuki is the Enkidu Feather, an allusion to his companion, [[Enkidu]].
**Although he isn't mentioned in the game, he is hinted at in the Japanese version's official quest where Gilgamesh has no memories of Exdeath's identity, and believes he was, in fact, his companion. This is shown when Gilgamesh is trying to identify Exdeath by trying to say his name, but the name he speaks is "E...En...Enn" instead of "Ekusu" in Japanese romaji before discarding it. He even reminisces over memories of the time he spent together with Enkidu from ''Final Fantasy V''.
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** Although he isn't mentioned in the game, he is hinted at in the Japanese version's official quest where Gilgamesh has no memories of Exdeath's identity, and believes he was, in fact, his companion. This is shown when Gilgamesh is trying to identify Exdeath by trying to say his name, but the name he speaks is "E...En...Enn" instead of "Ekusu" in Japanese romaji before discarding it. He even reminisces over memories of the time he spent together with Enkidu from ''Final Fantasy V''.
*Gilgamesh's Bravery attack, Tsubamegaeshi, is [[Cyan Garamonde|Cyan's]] [[Desperation Attack]] in ''Final Fantasy VI''.
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* Gilgamesh's Bravery attack, Tsubamegaeshi, is [[Cyan Garamonde|Cyan's]] [[Desperation Attack]] in ''Final Fantasy VI''.
*Bartz's line when encountering Gilgamesh is "Don't go running off!", referring to how Gilgamesh escapes any battle he loses in ''Final Fantasy V''.
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* Bartz's line when encountering Gilgamesh is "Don't go running off!", referring to how Gilgamesh escapes any battle he loses in ''Final Fantasy V''.
*When seen from the side during fights, Gilgamesh has the same pose he assumes in his battle sprites.
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* When seen from the side during fights, Gilgamesh has the same pose he assumes in his battle sprites.
*When Gilgamesh fights Prishe, he will say, "Ladies must act elegantly." This may refer to his advice to the tomboyish [[Faris Scherwiz]] before he sacrifices himself to defeat the [[Necrophobe (Final Fantasy V)|Necrophobe]] in ''Final Fantasy V''. In that battle, he tells her to "act like a lady every now and again".
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* When Gilgamesh fights Prishe, he will say, "Ladies must act elegantly." This may refer to his advice to the tomboyish [[Faris Scherwiz]] before he sacrifices himself to defeat the [[Necrophobe (Final Fantasy V)|Necrophobe]] in ''Final Fantasy V''. In that battle, he tells her to "act like a lady every now and again".
*Oddly, Cecil's opening quote when facing Gilgamesh is "Malice? No, this feeling is..." in reference to [[Galuf Halm Baldesion|Galuf's]] line in his final battle with Exdeath.
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* Oddly, Cecil's opening quote when facing Gilgamesh is "Malice? No, this feeling is..." in reference to [[Galuf Halm Baldesion|Galuf's]] line in his final battle with Exdeath.
   
==Etymology==
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== Etymology ==
 
{{etym|Gilgamesh}}
 
{{etym|Gilgamesh}}
   
==Trivia==
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== Trivia ==
*Gilgamesh, along with Vaan and [[Firion/Dissidia|Firion]], is the only character to not have his original Japanese voice actor reprise his role, due to Gilgamesh's ''Final Fantasy XII'' voice actor, Daisuke Gori, passing away.
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* Gilgamesh, along with Vaan and [[Firion/Dissidia (PSP)|Firion]], is the only character to not have his original Japanese voice actor reprise his role, due to Gilgamesh's ''Final Fantasy XII'' voice actor, Daisuke Gori, passing away.
**With Keith Szarabajka taking over the role in ''Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy'' from John DiMaggio in ''Final Fantasy XII'', Gilgamesh is the only character to have neither of his original voice actors reprise their role.
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** With Keith Szarabajka taking over the role in ''Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy'' from John DiMaggio in ''Final Fantasy XII'', Gilgamesh is the only character to have neither of his original voice actors reprise their role.
*Gilgamesh and [[Jecht/Dissidia|Jecht]] share a final blow quote.
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* Gilgamesh and [[Jecht/Dissidia (PSP)|Jecht]] share a final blow quote.
*When Gilgamesh attacks, there are various sound and/or visual effects that occur depending on his weapon: the Chicken Knife creates clucking sounds, the Excalipoor has a "plink" sound, Zantetsuken creates lightning when it hits, and Excalibur creates a shockwave.
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* When Gilgamesh attacks, there are various sound and/or visual effects that occur depending on his weapon: the Chicken Knife creates clucking sounds, the Excalipoor has a "plink" sound, Zantetsuken creates lightning when it hits, and Excalibur creates a shockwave.
*When Gilgamesh begins his EX Burst, he spins forward and crashes into the "screen", leaving a crack that breaks away to reveal the EX Burst background. This is a play on the drama concept of "breaking the {{w|fourth wall}}", referring to when one acknowledges they are a character in a form of media.
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* When Gilgamesh begins his EX Burst, he spins forward and crashes into the "screen", leaving a crack that breaks away to reveal the EX Burst background. This is a play on the drama concept of "breaking the [[fourth wall]]", referring to when one acknowledges they are a character in a form of media.
*If Gilgamesh wins through an HP attack in EX Mode, his extra arms will be holding the weapons he wielded while in his EX Mode during his [[victory pose]]. If he wins through a properly executed EX Burst, he holds the Excalibur during the fight's slow-motion ending, but dismisses the sword at the start of his victory pose. If he wins through a failed EX Burst, he holds no weapon at all.
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* If Gilgamesh wins through an HP attack in EX Mode, his extra arms will be holding the weapons he wielded while in his EX Mode during his [[victory pose]]. If he wins through a properly executed EX Burst, he holds the Excalibur during the fight's slow-motion ending, but dismisses the sword at the start of his victory pose. If he wins through a failed EX Burst, he holds no weapon at all.
*Due to the random nature of his EX Mode, there are 6,435 different combinations for Gilgamesh's benefits while in EX Mode.
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* Due to the random nature of his EX Mode, there are 6,435 different combinations for Gilgamesh's benefits while in EX Mode.
*When using Excalipoor, Gilgamesh is the only character with attacks that can deal a set amount of damage regardless of Attack or Defense values.
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* When using Excalipoor, Gilgamesh is the only character with attacks that can deal a set amount of damage regardless of Attack or Defense values.
*When used as an [[Assist]], Gilgamesh will always attack with either Excalibur or Excalipoor, making him do the most damage of any Assist when using Excalibur, and the weakest Assist with Excalipoor.
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* When used as an [[Assist (term)|Assist]], Gilgamesh will always attack with either Excalibur or Excalipoor, making him do the most damage of any Assist when using Excalibur, and the weakest Assist with Excalipoor.
*Gilgamesh's perfect EX Burst has the highest base damage of any EX Burst.
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* Gilgamesh's perfect EX Burst has the highest base damage of any EX Burst.
   
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The weapon collecting, dimension hopping, self-proclaimed "legendary swordsman". Although possessing the body of a fiend, he holds a strong sense of loyalty and compassion.

Description

Gilgamesh is a secret playable character in Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy, representing Final Fantasy V. Introduced as Exdeath's most prominent lieutenant, he was banished to the Interdimensional Rift after repeatedly failing his assignments. Since then, he has been travelling between worlds collecting rare weapons and challenging worthy enemies to battle.

In Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy, Gilgamesh is seeking Bartz, wishing to challenge his old rival to their promised rematch. Though he is treated as a villain, Gilgamesh is an outsider to the cycles of war, and it is left ambiguous as to whether he was summoned by Chaos or just happened upon World B and the cycles of war by chance while traveling between worlds.

To unlock him as a playable character, the player must beat the Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy storyline, then complete the first chapter of the 013 story. The player will need to go to the Reports section and beat the sixth scenario in Report 8 with Bartz to unlock Gilgamesh in the PP Catalog as a purchasable character for 300 PP.

Profile

Appearance

Gilgamesh's appearance is based on his original artwork (artwork by Yoshitaka Amano) by Yoshitaka Amano for Final Fantasy V, which, in turn, is based on a design (Gilgamesh for Final Fantasy V by Tetsuya Nomura) by Tetsuya Nomura who designed enemies for that game. He wears primarily red and gray armor with yellow accents, gray shorts with red polka-dots, and a horned hood.

Gilgamesh's first alternate outfit, "Special Red Cloak," is based on his Final Fantasy VIII appearance (Final Fantasy VIII appearance), where he has lighter armor and a red cloak that obscures most of his head and face. During EX Mode, his appearance is stated to be based on his Final Fantasy XII design (Gilgamesh's Final Fantasy XII appearance), though it more so resembles his Master Creatures figure (Gilgamesh#s Master Creatures Figure).

Gilgamesh's second alternate outfit, "Special Steel Armor", is based on his recurring (Gilgamesh's sprite in Final Fantasy V) sprite (Gilgamesh's sprite in Final Fantasy VI) appearance (Gilgamesh's sprite in Final Fantasy IV: The After Years). Gilgamesh wears heavier full-plate armor on his torso and arms with a hornless helmet. The lower half of his head is partially covered by a golden neck guard. His EX Mode is recolored to match his morphed appearance (Gilgamesh's morphed appearance in Final Fantasy V) in Final Fantasy V while in the Interdimensional Rift, giving him darker skin, purple wrist guards, and black and red armor with purple jewels.

Gilgamesh's DLC costume "Great Genji Armor" is taken from his appearance (Gilgamesh in Final Fantasy Type-0) in Final Fantasy Type-0. He wears black and red turtle-themed armor, with a black tunic flaring down from his waist. His helmet obscures most of his face, and lacks horns. His armor has a zipper on its back, which didn't appear in his Type-0 appearance. Gilgamesh's EX Mode is modeled after his True Gilgamesh (True Gilgamesh form in Final Fantasy Type-0) form from Final Fantasy Type-0.

Gilgamesh's manikin, the Fallacious Giant, is turquoise.

Personality

Gilgamesh does not have a role in the main story, but does appear in two Reports where he resembles his typical Final Fantasy V appearance: overconfident, clumsy yet an honorable fighter. Gilgamesh retains his love of swords and desires to collect all the characters' swords. He sees Bartz as his biggest rival whom he aims to overcome. Since he was not summoned to the world like the others, Gilgamesh retains all of his memories.

Gilgamesh's quotes directed towards other characters often portray his desire either to steal their weapon, or to have an enjoyable and even fight with them. His quotes directed at no one in particular are challenging and threatening towards his foe. The cowardly aspect of his personality is less represented, with the exception of one or two death quotes.

Story

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Gilgamesh vaan squall zidane

Gilgamesh appears to Squall, Vaan and Zidane.

Gilgamesh was not summoned to World B, but instead stumbles upon it by chance and, in contrast with everyone else, retains his memories. Wandering the depths of the Rift, Gilgamesh finds himself at Pandaemonium. Sensing the presence of his old rival, Bartz, Gilgamesh hears someone coming up behind him. He turns around, announcing his return to Bartz, only for Squall, Zidane and Vaan to appear instead. Much to his confusion, not one of them remembers him from his visits to their respective worlds, due to the memory loss caused by being summoned to the cycles of war.

Realizing Bartz is not among them, Gilgamesh walks off, leaving the three confused. After he disappears, Bartz arrives, asking if he missed anything. Zidane asks if he knows Gilgamesh, describing the swordsman's appearance. Suffering from the same memory loss as the others, Bartz doesn't recall Gilgamesh, and denies knowing such a person.

Gilgamesh Kabuki Pose

Gilgamesh's battle stance against Bartz in FMV.

Some time later, a wandering Gilgamesh has a short fantasy of how his rematch will play out with Bartz once he finds him. In this fantasy, the rematch ends in his favor, with Bartz praising him while Gilgamesh enjoys his victory. Sensing Bartz shortly after, coming to at the Rift and confused how he got there, Gilgamesh emerges from a portal landing on the ground in front of Bartz. He assumes a kabuki pose as Bartz begins remembering him. Deciding he doesn't recognize Gilgamesh after all, Bartz walks off noting Gilgamesh as being "weird".

Crushed by his rival's nonchalance, Gilgamesh reintroduces himself, trying to figure out why Bartz doesn't remember him. Repeating the speech he had fantasized shortly before, he explains he has traveled to many worlds, and finally returned to get his promised rematch with Bartz. A confused Bartz is persuaded into fighting Gilgamesh, and wins.

Surprised Bartz has also been honing his skills since their last meeting, Gilgamesh declares the battle is only the beginning, for Bartz to point out he's fading. To Gilgamesh's dismay, a portal opens beneath his feet and Gilgamesh is sucked back into the Rift, swearing to return for a true rematch against Bartz someday. Bartz notes something familiar about Gilgamesh, and muses that they will probably meet again.

Official Quests

In two Official Quests, Gilgamesh finds his way back to World B to seek out Bartz. He finds Exdeath and mistakes him for Enkidu, much to Exdeath's irritation. Gilgamesh rejoices in being reunited with his "friend" and challenges him to a sparring match, but through the fighting regains his memories and realizes who Exdeath is. Shortly after, a portal to the Rift opens and consumes him.

In the second quest, Gilgamesh comes across Prishe on patrol. Prishe asks Gilgamesh if he is a warrior for Chaos or Cosmos, and Gilgamesh, unaware of what she means, declares himself a "chaos warrior" as a veteran of battle. Gilgamesh tells Prishe he is looking for his archrival, and Prishe assumes, as he is a warrior of Chaos, that he means her. The two do battle, and Gilgamesh is again pulled into the Rift. Prishe would report the sighting to Shantotto, which would inspire her to seek a way to enter the Rift to escape the cycles of war.

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Gameplay

Gilgamesh's arsenal.

Gilgamesh is described as a Frenzied Swordsman, where he picks a weapon at random when attacking making the strength and effects of his attacks unpredictable. Whenever he attacks, there is a 15% chance of Gilgamesh using the Excalibur, Excalipoor, Zantetsuken or Genji Blade, and a 10% chance of him using the Masamune, Naginata, Chicken Knife and Battle Axe.

Gilgamesh is mostly a mid to melee-range fighter, with quick close-range attacks and slower charging mid-range attacks with a handful of magic attacks that have decent range. His ranged attacks in particular remain unaffected by his fighting style, as they do not require the use of any of his weapons. His HP attacks are versatile across range, but he moves slowly, and the unreliable nature of his fighting style means his attacks have inconsistent power and range.

The weapons and their special abilities are as follows:

  • Excalibur - All Bravery damage dealt is doubled.
  • Excalipoor - All Bravery damage is reduced to 1, and all Wall Rush damage is reduced to 0.
  • Naginata - Attack has greater range.
  • Masamune - Long range but shorter than Naginata, generates more EX Force on hit, 75% normal damage.
  • Genji Blade - Depletes the opponent's EX Gauge with each hit. 75% normal damage.
  • Zantetsuken - Has a chance of inflicting Bravery Break instantly.
  • Battle Axe - Attack does random damage, from 25% to 175% normal damage.
  • Chicken Knife - The lower Gilgamesh's HP, the higher the Bravery damage done, from normal damage at full HP to 220% damage at 1 HP.

Boss

Gilgamesh is fought as a boss in Report 8, Side Story: The Roving Swordsman. He must be fought using Bartz, and defeating him unlocks him as a playable character that can be purchased at the PP catalog.

Attacks

Bravery Attacks

Move Type CP (Mastered) AP Priority Effect Damage type Obtained Image
Cross Slash Ground 30 (15) 100 Melee Low Wall Rush Physical Initial Gilgamesh CrossSlash
Cut the opponent with a single slash, then strike them two more times and knock them away. In EX Mode, deals more hits.
Wind Slash Ground 30 (15) 100 Ranged Low None Magical Initial Gilgamesh WindSlash
Fire a wind projectile at the opponent. Has good tracking.
Dual Thrust Ground 30 (15) 120 Melee Low Chase Physical Level 3 Gilgamesh DualThrust
Quickly stab forward, then swing weapons upwards to knock the opponent into the air. Short ranged, but quick strike. In EX Mode, deals more hits.
Whirlwind Slash
(ground)
Ground 30 (15) 120 Melee Low Chase Physical Level 24 Gilgamesh WhirlwindSlash
Charge at the opponent while spinning weapons, then turn and send them flying. Slow start-up but decent range. In EX Mode, deals more hits and has increased area of effect while charging.
Tsubamegaeshi Aerial 30 (15) 100 Melee Low Wall Rush Physical Initial Gilgamesh Tsubamegaeshi
Roll forward while slashing, then perform a series of attacks that knocks them downward. In EX Mode, deals more hits.
Electrocute Aerial 30 (15) 120 Ranged Low None Magical Initial Gilgamesh Electrocute
Call forth a lightning strike that damages and knocks the opponent into the air.
Double Trouble Aerial 30 (15) 120 Melee Low Wall Rush Physical Level 16 Gilgamesh DoubleTrouble
Slash in a wide sweep, then slam the opponent away. Short ranged, but quick strike. In EX Mode, deals more hits.
Whirlwind Slash
(midair)
Aerial 30 (15) 120 Melee Low Chase Physical Level 32 Gilgamesh WhirlwindSlash
Charge at the opponent while spinning weapons, then turn and send them flying. Slow start-up but decent range. In EX Mode, deals more hits and has increased area of effect while charging.

HP Attacks

Move Type CP (Mastered) AP Priority Effect Damage type Obtained Image
Death Claw Ground 30 (15) 130 Melee High Wall Rush Physical Initial Gilgamesh DeathClaw
Charge forward and slash the opponent twice. In EX Mode, has a larger area of effect.
Jump Ground 30 (15) 130 Melee High Dodge Physical Level 9 Gilgamesh JumpUp
Gilgamesh JumpDown
Gilgamesh JumpImpact
Launch self to the air and then descend headfirst. Can control the landing point with the analog stick. In EX Mode, has a larger area of impact.
Rocket Punch Ground 30 (15) 130 Ranged High Wall Rush N/A Level 28 Gilgamesh RocketPunch
Launch fists at the opponent. In EX Mode, fire multiple fists over a large area. Can fire on a slight angle up or down.
Sword Dance Aerial 30 (15) 130 Melee High Wall Rush Physical Initial Gilgamesh SwordDance
Charge, then sweep towards the opponent while slashing. If it hits, perform a series of spinning slashes and knock them away.
Hurricane Aerial 30 (15) 130 Melee High None Physical Level 20 Gilgamesh Hurricane
Spin weapons to create a whirlwind. Fast execution but low range.
Missile Aerial 30 (15) 130 Ranged High Wall Rush N/A Level 36 Gilgamesh Missile
Launch a missile at the opponent. Slow movement, but large blast radius. In EX Mode, fire two missiles in sequence.

EX Mode

Gilgamesh in his EX Mode.

Gilgamesh's EX Mode is Gilgamesh Morphing Time, in which he transforms into his true form (Gilgamesh's true form in Final Fantasy V) as seen in Final Fantasy V, giving him eight arms, different armor and a monstrous-looking helmet. While in EX Mode, Gilgamesh gains the ability "Octo-Break", which causes each arm to wield any of the eight weapons used by him in battle—he has a 45% chance of wielding eight of the same weapon, a 45% chance of using four weapons twice each, and a 10% chance of a random alternate combination.

Whatever weapon(s) Gilgamesh is holding, their relevant bonuses are applied to all his attacks, while weapons that affect his attack power alternatively activate their effects. Thus the benefits of Gilgamesh's EX Mode are impossible to predict, but his attacks are more reliable. Gilgamesh's melee Bravery attacks do more hits, and some of his HP attacks hit over larger areas.

Gilgamesh's EX Burst is Strongest Sword, where eight swords circle in front of him. The player has to select Excalibur, which is the red sword. If the player selects correctly, Gilgamesh attacks the opponent five times, then ends the EX Burst with Ultimate Illusion, where he leaps into the air and slams his sword down, creating a shock wave that deals HP damage. If the player selects Excalipoor, it will deal Bravery damage of 1 with Gilgamesh looking at the sword, realizing it is not Excalibur, and throwing it away, landing it onto the opponent dealing HP damage.

Equipment

Gilgamesh can equip Swords, Daggers, Greatswords, Katanas, Spears, Axes, Thrown Weapons, Parrying Weapons, Shields, Gauntlets, Large Shields, Helms, Light Armor, Heavy Armor, and Chestplates.

Exclusive weapons

Name Level Stats Effects Obtained
Osafune 30 BRV +41
ATK +40
DEF -2
EX Force Absorption +3% Trade: 61000 gil, Uchigatana, Scarletite x1, Giant's Desire x5
Kotetsu 90 BRV +34
ATK +63
DEF -1
EX Force Absorption +5% Trade: 158,000 gil, Osafune, Electrum x1, Giant's Dream x5
Yoshiyuki 100 BRV +39
ATK +68
DEF -1
EX Force Absorption +10%
Riposte effect
Trade: 182,800 gil, Kotetsu, Enkidu Feather x1, Giant's Hopes x5

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Allusions

  • Gilgamesh's exclusive weapons are katana of varying strengths. They are obtained in their respective order of strength, with the Osafune being low-ranked, the Kotetsu being mid-ranked, while the Yoshiyuki (also known as the Mutsunokami) eclipses them both.
  • Gilgamesh's HP attacks are based on those he used in several battles during Final Fantasy V.
  • Gilgamesh's weapon arsenal refers to his weapons throughout the series, and have effects that also draw back to famous weapons:
    • Masamune, Excalibur and Excalipoor are recurring abilities he may perform when summoned.
      • Excalibur, in particular, is the legendary blade Gilgamesh is searching for in several games.
      • One of Gilgamesh's trademark weapons is Excalipoor, a false Excalibur Gilgamesh mistook for the real one in Final Fantasy V. Both Excalibur and Excalipoor resemble the fake Tournesol he wields in Final Fantasy XII.
      • The Masamune is Sephiroth's variation, albeit with a shorter blade.
    • The Genji Blade alludes to the Genji equipment Gilgamesh carries in his appearances, which can be stolen or dropped from him. In Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy, the Genji Blade appears as a fake of Auron's version of the sword (Auron's version of the sword) from Final Fantasy X, much like the counterfeits Gilgamesh wields in Final Fantasy XII. It bears a Japanese character denoting it as fake, which echoes Gilgamesh's false Buster Sword.
    • Zantetsuken is Odin's weapon, which Gilgamesh is in possession of in Final Fantasy VIII and Final Fantasy XII. In Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy, its design is based on its appearance in Odin's Final Fantasy IV artwork (Odin's Final Fantasy IV artwork).
    • The Naginata and the Battle Axe are present on sprites in Final Fantasy V, with the Battle Axe only appearing in his morphed form in Final Fantasy V. The Battle Axe's effect of dealing random damage is similar to how axes and hammers function in Final Fantasy XII.
    • The Chicken Knife in Final Fantasy V strengthens when the party escapes battles, and is potentially the strongest weapon in the game. Although Gilgamesh never wielded it, he has a penchant for running from battles he loses. Additionally, Bartz wields the Chicken Knife's counterpart, the Brave Blade, during his EX Burst. Contrarily, the Chicken Knife in Dissidia becomes stronger as Gilgamesh's HP drops, reflecting the Valiant Knife's function from Final Fantasy VI. Penelo alludes to this when describing it.
  • During his introductions before a fight, Gilgamesh emerges from an interdimensional portal, an allusion to his travels through different dimensions following his banishment to the Rift by Exdeath in Final Fantasy V. The portal resembles the Banish spell from Final Fantasy V, which Exdeath used to cast Gilgamesh into the Rift. After losing to Bartz in Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy, Gilgamesh utters the same set of pleas in his attempt to escape the Rift.
  • The name of Gilgamesh's EX Mode alludes to his quotation prior to assuming his multi-armed boss form in Final Fantasy V. The quote itself refers to Mighty Morphin Power Rangers.
  • Gilgamesh's perfect EX Burst, Ultimate Illusion, is an attack he uses during his first battle in Final Fantasy XII, performed after he draws all of his fake weapons. It is a synonym of "Final Fantasy", and a line of dialogue spoken by Exdeath after his defeat in Final Fantasy V ("Is this my final fantasy?"). His cry of disappointment after failing his EX Burst, "This is far from the strongest of swords!", mirrors what he says in Final Fantasy V after attacking the party with Excalipoor.
  • In Final Fantasy VI Advance, Blade Dance is an attack exclusive to Gilgamesh.
  • When Gilgamesh throws Excalipoor, a speech bubble pops up with the Japanese equivalent of "Doink!", a sound associated with Tonberries stabbing a target. The English version's speech bubble instead features an exclamation point.
  • When using Jump, he shouts "Fell for it!" In several games, Gilgamesh feigns defeat, only to cast Shell, Haste, and Protect on himself and renew his assault with Jump, while mocking the party for being misled.
  • When Gilgamesh searches for Bartz, he runs into Vaan, Zidane, and Squall who do not remember him, despite him appearing in each of their games with a different appearance.
  • Before fighting Yuna, Gilgamesh says "Huh, I wouldn't mind being summoned by you." This alludes to him being a summon in several games, including Dissidia Final Fantasy and Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy.
  • When facing either Zidane or Vaan he alludes to them being thieves, and that weapons and Genji equipment can be stolen from him during boss encounters.
  • Gabranth's dialogue when encountering Gilgamesh alludes to Gilgamesh being an Elite Mark in Ivalice.
  • In Report 19 in the description of the scene in which Gilgamesh imagines his fight with Bartz reads "Not quite blue, blue skies and rolling seas, but a good day for fighting nonetheless". This refers to what Gilgamesh said before being fought on Xezat's fleet in Final Fantasy V, "Ahhh... blue, blue skies and the rolling sea!"
  • In Gilgamesh's EX Burst, there are seven spinning Excalipoors and one Excalibur, making one sword for each of his appearances in the series at the time of Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy's release.
  • An item needed to create the Yoshiyuki is the Enkidu Feather, an allusion to his companion, Enkidu.
    • Although he isn't mentioned in the game, he is hinted at in the Japanese version's official quest where Gilgamesh has no memories of Exdeath's identity, and believes he was, in fact, his companion. This is shown when Gilgamesh is trying to identify Exdeath by trying to say his name, but the name he speaks is "E...En...Enn" instead of "Ekusu" in Japanese romaji before discarding it. He even reminisces over memories of the time he spent together with Enkidu from Final Fantasy V.
  • Gilgamesh's Bravery attack, Tsubamegaeshi, is Cyan's Desperation Attack in Final Fantasy VI.
  • Bartz's line when encountering Gilgamesh is "Don't go running off!", referring to how Gilgamesh escapes any battle he loses in Final Fantasy V.
  • When seen from the side during fights, Gilgamesh has the same pose he assumes in his battle sprites.
  • When Gilgamesh fights Prishe, he will say, "Ladies must act elegantly." This may refer to his advice to the tomboyish Faris Scherwiz before he sacrifices himself to defeat the Necrophobe in Final Fantasy V. In that battle, he tells her to "act like a lady every now and again".
  • Oddly, Cecil's opening quote when facing Gilgamesh is "Malice? No, this feeling is..." in reference to Galuf's line in his final battle with Exdeath.

Etymology

Gilgamesh is the main character of the Epic of Gilgamesh, an Akkadian poem considered the first great work of literature. He is a demigod with superhuman strength who builds the walls of Uruk to defend his people and travels to meet the sage Utnapishtim, a survivor of the Great Flood.

Gilgamesh is believed to have actually existed by many scholars. It is estimated he lived sometime between 2800 and 2500 BC. The Sumerian King List claims Gilgamesh ruled the city of Uruk for 126 years.

Gilgamesh in Final Fantasy is also based on Benkei, a famous character in the Japanese mythologies and chronicles of the Genpei War. A powerful warrior monk said to have personally defeated 200 men in every battle he engaged in and said to have had the strength of demons, Benkei's introduction sees him set out to collect 1,000 weapons, and to this end he posted himself at Gōjō Bridge in Kyoto and challenged every warrior who attempted to cross. On his 1000th duel Benkei was defeated by Minamoto no Yoshitsune, the only defeat he had ever known, and became his faithful retainer throughout the rest of his life.

From the story of Benkei, Gilgamesh takes his preference for the naginata (Benkei's traditional weapon as a monk), his penchant for fighting on bridges, his collecting of weapons from enemies he defeats, and his friendship with the player's characters who defeat him. Benkei's devotion to Yoshitsune is the basis for Gilgamesh's association with Genji equipment—the Minamoto Clan is also called the Genji Clan, using the alternate pronunciation for the Chinese characters for mina and moto, gen and uji, respectively. Gilgamesh's face paint is based on traditional kabuki actors, for which Benkei is a popular character to portray.

Trivia

  • Gilgamesh, along with Vaan and Firion, is the only character to not have his original Japanese voice actor reprise his role, due to Gilgamesh's Final Fantasy XII voice actor, Daisuke Gori, passing away.
    • With Keith Szarabajka taking over the role in Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy from John DiMaggio in Final Fantasy XII, Gilgamesh is the only character to have neither of his original voice actors reprise their role.
  • Gilgamesh and Jecht share a final blow quote.
  • When Gilgamesh attacks, there are various sound and/or visual effects that occur depending on his weapon: the Chicken Knife creates clucking sounds, the Excalipoor has a "plink" sound, Zantetsuken creates lightning when it hits, and Excalibur creates a shockwave.
  • When Gilgamesh begins his EX Burst, he spins forward and crashes into the "screen", leaving a crack that breaks away to reveal the EX Burst background. This is a play on the drama concept of "breaking the fourth wall", referring to when one acknowledges they are a character in a form of media.
  • If Gilgamesh wins through an HP attack in EX Mode, his extra arms will be holding the weapons he wielded while in his EX Mode during his victory pose. If he wins through a properly executed EX Burst, he holds the Excalibur during the fight's slow-motion ending, but dismisses the sword at the start of his victory pose. If he wins through a failed EX Burst, he holds no weapon at all.
  • Due to the random nature of his EX Mode, there are 6,435 different combinations for Gilgamesh's benefits while in EX Mode.
  • When using Excalipoor, Gilgamesh is the only character with attacks that can deal a set amount of damage regardless of Attack or Defense values.
  • When used as an Assist, Gilgamesh will always attack with either Excalibur or Excalipoor, making him do the most damage of any Assist when using Excalibur, and the weakest Assist with Excalipoor.
  • Gilgamesh's perfect EX Burst has the highest base damage of any EX Burst.

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