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Cosmos, the goddess of harmony, imbued us with the power she said we would need in order to fight Chaos. What she gave us was something we had no way of using on our own - divine energy that would rest inside us, awaiting the proper catalyst. According to her, it was a strength that would be tempered through battle - by our own wills - and would eventually coalesce to form a crystal. As she told it, that crystal would then grant us, her soldiers, power to rival that of the gods themselves. So, simple as that. Fight the armies of Chaos, collect your crystal, and go take down the god of discord. At least that was the plan, as we all headed back to the field of battle once again. What we found when we got there was something else entirely: opposition of a form we never could have expected.

Lightning

Chapter one, titled A New Threat, is the second level available on Story Mode in Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy. This chapter features Lightning.

Story[]

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Some time after leaving Order's Sanctuary with Cosmos' power, Lightning, Tifa, Laguna and Vaan head back out to the field of battle. Entering a Gateway they find a strange creature in the image of Lightning that attacks them. Unsure what the creatures are, the group decides to return to Sanctuary to consult Cosmos before they get overwhelmed by the increasing number of enemies. At the end of the next Gateway they find Kuja and Kefka, the latter of which goads Kuja to attack them. Lightning sends the others ahead while she fights Kuja, and Kefka laughs afterwards. When Lightning questions his lack of concern for the death of his allies Kefka replies that he'll come back, but vanishes without explaining what he means.

Lightning continues to the next Gateway alone, and in the Chaos Shrine finds Kain and a wounded Bartz. When Bartz groans Kain's name as Lightning kneels next to him, she narrowly evades Kain attacking her. The two battle, and afterwards Exdeath and Garland enter. Kain takes Bartz and escapes, Exdeath pursuing him. Garland tells Lightning that an army of manikins will sweep across the land soon and annihilate them, and thus he does not need to fight her himself. Telling her the automatons are merciless and cruel, and her allies have already "departed", Garland takes his leave, bidding her farewell.

Spoilers end here.

Map Treasure[]

1
Power Ring
Other Information
2
120 Gil
Other Information
3
EX Charge
Other Information
4
Rosetta Stone
Other Information
5
Cure
Other Information
6
Pink Tail
Other Information


Shops[]

"Welcome! What would you like today?" — Shop Moogle

Map Enemies[]

A
Battle Piece
Manikin-Kuja Name Capricious Reaper Arena Order's Sanctuary
Level 10 HP 1,545 Attack 19 Defense 13
Luck 15 Bravery 191 Summon None
Weapon None Hand Cracked Shield
Head None Armor None
Accessories Cursed Ring x2
Bravery Attacks Ring Holy (midair), Snatch Blow
HP Attacks Seraphic Star
Assist None Notes None
B
Battle Piece
Manikin-Kuja Name Capricious Reaper Arena Old Chaos Shrine
Level 10 HP 1,545 Attack 19 Defense 13
Luck 15 Bravery 191 Summon None
Weapon None Hand Cracked Shield
Head None Armor None
Accessories Cursed Ring x2
Bravery Attacks Ring Holy (midair)
HP Attacks Seraphic Star
Assist None Notes None

Gateways[]

Crescent Lake Gateway[]

  A B C D E F G H
1  
2    
3 DFF Start Capricious Reaper      
4   Fleeting Flash   Fleeting Flash     Laguna - Assist
5    
6 Delusory Dragoon Stigma of Chaos
7 Buckler
  • KP Chance: Win battle
  • Rules: Disabled
  • Skills: Enabled

As this is the first true Gateway the player goes though, there is nothing notable about it or the enemies inside. The player should have no difficulty clearing out the Gateway, though the Delusory Dragoon at C6 is stronger than the other three enemies and should not be underestimated if the player is new to the game.


B4
Battle Piece
Manikin-Lightning Name Fleeting Flash Arena Old Chaos Shrine
Level 2 HP 399 Attack 11 Defense 6
Luck 11 Bravery 83 Summon None
Weapon None Hand Cracked Shield
Head Charred Helm Armor Rusted Armor
Accessories Cursed Ring x3
Bravery Attacks Blitz, Watera
HP Attacks Razor Gale
Assist None Notes
C3
Battle Piece
Manikin-Kuja Name Capricious Reaper Arena Old Chaos Shrine
Level 2 HP 399 Attack 11 Defense 6
Luck 11 Bravery 83 Summon None
Weapon None Hand Cracked Shield
Head Charred Helm Armor Rusted Armor
Accessories Cursed Ring x3
Bravery Attacks Burst Energy, Snatch Shot
HP Attacks Flare Star
Assist None Notes None
C6
Hard Battle Piece
Manikin-Kain Name Delusory Dragoon Arena Order's Sanctuary
Level 6 HP 641 Attack 16 Defense 10
Luck 13 Bravery 145 Summon None
Weapon None Hand Cracked Shield
Head Charred Helm Armor Rusted Armor
Accessories Cursed Ring x2
Bravery Attacks Spiral Blow, Lance Barrage
HP Attacks Dragon's Fang (midair)
Assist None Notes Appears when player steps on C5
C7
Treasure Chest
First Contents Buckler Subsequent Contents 20 gil
Other Information None
D4
Battle Piece
Manikin-Lightning Name Fleeting Flash Arena Old Chaos Shrine
Level 2 HP 399 Attack 11 Defense 6
Luck 11 Bravery 73 Summon None
Weapon Hand Cracked Shield
Head Charred Helm Armor Rusted Armor
Accessories Cursed Ring x3
Bravery Attacks Blitz, Watera
HP Attacks Razor Gale
Assist None Notes
G4
Assist Character - Laguna
Other Information Laguna: It's not that I have a bad sense of direction. I'm just interested in all directions.
Lightning: Taking an interest is fine, but how do you explain getting lost after looking around?


Sage's Path[]

  A B C D E F G H
1 200 gil Delusory Dragoon     Kuja
2 Idle Sky Pirate     Soul of Destruction
3 DFF Start         Delusory Dragoon Fleeting Flash
4 Fleeting Flash     Tifa - Assist
5 Bronze Helm  
6
7
  • KP Chance: Win battle
  • Rules: Disabled
  • Skills: Enabled

In this gateway the player has the chance to make good use of Chain skills. A Straight Chain used at C3 will allow the player to earn 16 KP and opens the path to both chests. If the player has been fortunate enough to find a Multi Chain, using it at D3 allows them to chain all five enemies and earn 25 KP.


C1
Treasure Chest
First Contents 200 gil Subsequent Contents
Other Information Does not reappear
C2
Hard Battle Piece
Manikin-Vaan Name Idle Sky Pirate Arena Order's Sanctuary
Level 6 HP 1,303 Attack 15 Defense 18
Luck 13 Bravery 161 Summon None
Weapon None Hand None
Head None Armor None
Accessories Cursed Ring x2
Bravery Attacks Axe and Shield (ground), Sword and Shield (midair)
HP Attacks Cataclysm
Assist None Notes
C4
Hard Battle Piece
Manikin-Lightning Name Fleeting Flash Arena Order's Sanctuary
Level 6 HP 1,303 Attack 15 Defense 17
Luck 13 Bravery 148 Summon None
Weapon None Hand None
Head None Armor None
Accessories Cursed Ring x2
Bravery Attacks Launch, Ruin
HP Attacks Crushing Blow
Assist None Notes
C5
Treasure Chest
First Contents Bronze Helm Subsequent Contents 20 gil
Other Information
D1
Hard Battle Piece
Manikin-Kain Name Delusory Dragoon Arena Order's Sanctuary
Level 6 HP 1,303 Attack 16 Defense 17
Luck 13 Bravery 136 Summon None
Weapon None Hand None
Head None Armor None
Accessories Cursed Ring x2
Bravery Attacks Crashing Dive
HP Attacks Gungnir
Assist None Notes
F3
Battle Piece
Manikin-Kain Name Delusory Dragoon Arena Lunar Subterrane
Level 2 HP 1,061 Attack 12 Defense 6
Luck 11 Bravery 73 Summon None
Weapon None Hand Cracked Shield
Head Charred Helm Armor None
Accessories Cursed Ring x3
Bravery Attacks
HP Attacks Gungnir
Assist None Notes
F4
Assist Character - Tifa
Other Information Tifa: I have a bad feeling, Light. That Chaos insignia...
G2
Treasure Chest
First Contents Soul of Destruction Subsequent Contents
Other Information
G3
Battle Piece
Manikin-Lightning Name Fleeting Flash Arena Lunar Subterrane
Level 2 HP 1,061 Attack 11 Defense 6
Luck 11 Bravery 73 Summon None
Weapon None Hand Cracked Shield
Head Charred Helm Armor None
Accessories Cursed Ring x3
Bravery Attacks Launch
HP Attacks Crushing Blow
Assist None Notes
H1
Chaos Piece
Kuja Render Name Kuja Arena Lunar Subterrane
Level 8 HP 1,768 Attack 17 Defense 11
Luck 14 Bravery 220 Summon None
Weapon None Hand Cracked Shield
Head Leather Hat Armor Robe
Accessories Cursed Ring x3
Bravery Attacks Strike Energy (ground), Snatch Blow (ground), Burst Energy, Ring Holy (midair), Snatch Shot (midair)
HP Attacks Flare Star, Seraphic Star (midair), Force Symphony
Assist None Notes


Gateway of Fools and Hope[]

  A B C D E F G H
1 500 gil Idle Sky Pirate  
2     Kain
3 DFF Start Fleeting Flash   Red Drop
4   Delusory Dragoon Idle Sky Pirate
5  
6
7
  • KP Chance: Win battle
  • Rules: Disabled
  • Skills: Enabled

In this gateway the player can use a Straight Chain at C4 to chain the enemies or Multichain to chain all of them.


B1
Treasure Chest
First Contents 500 gil Subsequent Contents
Other Information
B3
Battle Piece
Manikin-Lightning Name Fleeting Flash Arena World of Darkness
Level 2 HP 1,061 Attack 11 Defense 13
Luck 11 Bravery 101 Summon None
Weapon None Hand None
Head None Armor None
Accessories Cursed Ring x2
Bravery Attacks Smite
HP Attacks Lightning Strike
Assist None Notes Defeat to spawn tile at C3 and spawn Idle Sky Pirate at C1, Delusory Dragon at D4 and Idle Sky Pirate at E4
C1
Hard Battle Piece
Manikin-Vaan Name Idle Sky Pirate Arena Old Chaos Shrine
Level 6 HP 1,303 Attack 15 Defense 11
Luck 13 Bravery 96 Summon None
Weapon None Hand Cracked Shield
Head Charred Helm Armor None
Accessories Cursed Ring
Bravery Attacks Katana (midair), Rifle (midair)
HP Attacks Windburst
Assist None Notes Appears when Fleeting Flash at B3 is defeated
D4
Battle Piece
Manikin-Kain Name Delusory Dragoon Arena World of Darkness
Level 2 HP 1,061 Attack 12 Defense 13
Luck 11 Bravery 101 Summon None
Weapon None Hand None
Head None Armor None
Accessories Cursed Ring x2
Bravery Attacks Lance Burst, Lance Barrage
HP Attacks Jump
Assist None Notes Appears when Fleeting Flash at B3 is defeated
E3
Treasure Chest
First Contents Red Drop Subsequent Contents
Other Information
E4
Hard Battle Piece
Manikin-Vaan Name Idle Sky Pirate Arena Old Chaos Shrine
Level 6 HP 1,303 Attack 15 Defense 11
Luck 13 Bravery 96 Summon None
Weapon None Hand Cracked Shield
Head Charred Helm Armor None
Accessories Cursed Ring
Bravery Attacks Katana (midair)
HP Attacks Windburst
Assist None Notes Appears when Fleeting Flash at B3 is defeated
F2
Cosmos Piece
Dissidia012KainRender Name Kain Highwind Arena Old Chaos Shrine
Level 10 HP 1,459 Attack 28 Defense 21
Luck 15 Bravery 199 Summon None
Weapon Spear Hand None
Head Bronze Helm Armor None
Accessories Red Drop, Orange Drop
Bravery Attacks Spiral Blow, Lance Burst, Lance Barrage,
HP Attacks Dragon's Fang (midair)
Assist None Notes Defeat to end stage.


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