Vaan (Dissidia NT)

Vaan is a warrior of Materia in Dissidia Final Fantasy NT and its arcade version, representing Final Fantasy XII. He is a Specialist-type character who wields swords. Vaan returns from his previous appearance in Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy, in which he had an entirely different combat style.
Vaan's default player name is Nameless Sky Pirate, and his manikin counterpart is renamed Ersatz Sky Pirate.
== Profile ==
=== Appearance ===
Vaan's default costume is "Pirate Greenhorn", based on his original appearance in Final Fantasy XII. It retains his lighter skin tone from his appearance in Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy. Its first alternate coloration recolors his sash purple and armor gray-metal; the second alternate coloration recolors his sash is turquoise and armor tan.
Vaan's first alternate costume is "Conflicted Hero", an updated version of his second alternate costume in Dissidia 012 and his main appearance in Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift. Its first alternate coloration colors his armor gray-metal, and his sash and shirt blue; the second colors his armor bronze, his sash white, and his shirt red.
Vaan's second alternate costume is "Zodiac Rider", an original costume designed by Final Fantasy XII artist and Final Fantasy XIV character designer Ayumi Namae. The outfit is inspired by his dream of becoming a sky pirate.
Fledgling_Sky_Pirate_A.png|Pirate Greenhorn I.
Fledgling_Sky_Pirate_B.png|Pirate Greenhorn II.
Fledgling_Sky_Pirate_C.png|Pirate Greenhorn III.
DFF2015 Vaan 2nd Form.png|Conflicted Hero I.
DFF2015_Vaan_Hero_B.png|Conflicted Hero II.
DFF2015_Vaan_Hero_C.png|Conflicted Hero III.
DFFNT Vaan Costume 03-A.png|Zodiac Rider I.
DFFNT Vaan Costume 03-B.png|Zodiac Rider II.
DFFNT Vaan Costume 03-C.png|Zodiac Rider III.
===Equipment===
Unlike his Dissidia 012 appearance, Vaan wields swords instead of a variety of weapons, due to his revamped fighting style. All his swords are identical to their appearance in Final Fantasy XII.
His default weapon is the Mythril Sword. His first alternate weapon is the Zwill Blade. His second alternate weapon is Demonsbane. His third alternate weapon is the Platinum Sword. His fourth alternate weapon is the Deathbringer.
Dissidia2015MythrilSword.png|Vaan's Mythril Sword.
Dissidia2015ZwillBlade.png|Vaan's Zwill Blade.
DFF2015 Demonsbane Vaan.png|Vaan's Demonsbane.
DFF2015 Vaan Platinum Sword.png|Vaan's Platinum Sword.
DFFNT Vaan Weapon 05.png|Vaan's Deathbringer.
== Story ==
Materia summons Vaan to World B to be one of her chosen warriors. She addresses Vaan and the other champions at her tower and informs they must fight each other to produce enough energy to sustain the existence of this world. After their meeting is interrupted by Spiritus, Materia orders her champions to fight his forces. Outside of Materia's domain Vaan sees off Cloud who sets off on his own. Overhearing the Onion Knight's offer to be Y'shtola's personal guide, Vaan also offers his assistance, much to the Onion Knight's chagrin.
Y'shtola wanders off into a gateway, causing Vaan and the Onion Knight to follow suit. They find themselves in Midgar, and Vaan checks to ensure they're alone. The three speculate that their memories of their homeworlds allow this realm to take on remnants of these locations, regardless of whether the person they belong to is present. This realization excites Vaan, who is eager to explore his allies' homeworlds. As they travel through another portal, Vaan and his party arrive in facsimile of Rabanastre and see Kefka nonchalantly destroying the place out of boredom, much to Vaan's anger, though he is aware that the world he is in isn't the real Rabanastre.
After a fierce battle with Kefka, the planesgorgers begin to destroy the area, forcing Vaan and co. to retreat and return to Materia. Along the way, they meet up with Terra, Squall, Zidane, and Lightning. The two groups report to each other of their findings, while Vaan is instead fascinated by the summoning crystals and is scolded by Lightning for not taking the situation seriously.
After the two gods form a truce, the champions on both sides engage in a stage battle to lure out Shinryu, the source of the plangesgorgers. In the ensuing fight, Vaan and Tidus face off against Kefka, but are distracted by a sneak attack by Kuja. Cecil fights off Kuja, leaving Vaan to launch a Pyroclasm at Kefka. Kefka dodges the attack, but Tidus kicks it back at him. As soon as Shinryu arrives, Vaan participates in a joint attack against the dragon, but they are repelled as Shinryu reveals his true form in a potent burst of power. After regaining their composure, the warriors work together to defeat Shinryu. Afterwards, the moogles give Vaan a crystal to host his memories for Materia to use in the new cycles of wars. With a crystal doppelgänger of himself to serve on Materia's behalf, Vaan is sent home.
== Gameplay ==
:Type: Specialist - Vaan can equip two HP attacks, and landing several of them grants a buff to their potency and also deals an extra BRV-to-HP attack, inflicting higher bursts of damage.
Vaan is the only character in Dissidia NT able to equip two HP attacks (not counting EX Skills that inflict HP damage), and specializes in a variety of HP attacks that cover tactical options. As Vaan lands HP attacks, they will power up and trigger Concurrences that deal addititional Bravery damage before inflicting HP damage. This means that Vaan is adept at continuously dealing HP damage to opponents. However, this playstyle means he is often vulnerable to Break if attacked by an opponent unawares, so the player must be cautious. In exchange for his large pool of HP attacks, Vaan has a very small pool of Bravery attacks that possess low power and limited utility options, though they can Wall Rush opponents to set up for combos with certain HP attacks.
=== Abilities ===
Move	Damage 	Input 	Type 	Power 	Frame Data 	Image
 	Bravery 	 	Ground 	 	 	
 	Slash your foe with your sword three times. 	Slash your foe with your sword three times. 	Slash your foe with your sword three times. 	Slash your foe with your sword three times. 	Slash your foe with your sword three times. 	
 	Bravery 	 	Ground 	 	 	
 	Cause a line of lightning bolts to descend in your enemy's direction. 	Cause a line of lightning bolts to descend in your enemy's direction. 	Cause a line of lightning bolts to descend in your enemy's direction. 	Cause a line of lightning bolts to descend in your enemy's direction. 	Cause a line of lightning bolts to descend in your enemy's direction. 	
 	Bravery 	 	Aerial 	 	 	
 	Slash your opponent with your sword three times. 	Slash your opponent with your sword three times. 	Slash your opponent with your sword three times. 	Slash your opponent with your sword three times. 	Slash your opponent with your sword three times. 	
 	Bravery 	 	Aerial 	 	 	
 	Cast a fireball that pursues your foe. 	Cast a fireball that pursues your foe. 	Cast a fireball that pursues your foe. 	Cast a fireball that pursues your foe. 	Cast a fireball that pursues your foe. 	
 	Bravery 	 	Rush 	 	 	
 	Charge in and attack with your sword, then send your opponent flying with a kick. 	Charge in and attack with your sword, then send your opponent flying with a kick. 	Charge in and attack with your sword, then send your opponent flying with a kick. 	Charge in and attack with your sword, then send your opponent flying with a kick. 	Charge in and attack with your sword, then send your opponent flying with a kick. 	
 	HP 	↓ + 	- 	 	 	
 	Spawn a wave of energy in front of you that spirals upward. 	Spawn a wave of energy in front of you that spirals upward. 	Spawn a wave of energy in front of you that spirals upward. 	Spawn a wave of energy in front of you that spirals upward. 	Spawn a wave of energy in front of you that spirals upward. 	
 	HP 	↓ + 	- 	 	 	
 	Spawn a swirl of white light that draws in nearby foes. 	Spawn a swirl of white light that draws in nearby foes. 	Spawn a swirl of white light that draws in nearby foes. 	Spawn a swirl of white light that draws in nearby foes. 	Spawn a swirl of white light that draws in nearby foes. 	
 	HP 	↓ + 	- 	 	 	
 	Let loose a volatile ball of flame. Charging increases its range and the area of explosion. 	Let loose a volatile ball of flame. Charging increases its range and the area of explosion. 	Let loose a volatile ball of flame. Charging increases its range and the area of explosion. 	Let loose a volatile ball of flame. Charging increases its range and the area of explosion. 	Let loose a volatile ball of flame. Charging increases its range and the area of explosion. 	
 	HP 	↓ + 	- 	 	 	
 	Freeze enemies with a chilling attack. Reduces attack power and defense on hit. 	Freeze enemies with a chilling attack. Reduces attack power and defense on hit. 	Freeze enemies with a chilling attack. Reduces attack power and defense on hit. 	Freeze enemies with a chilling attack. Reduces attack power and defense on hit. 	Freeze enemies with a chilling attack. Reduces attack power and defense on hit. 	
 	HP 	↓ + 	- 	 	 	
 	Release a magic orb that continually attacks as it pursues its target. 	Release a magic orb that continually attacks as it pursues its target. 	Release a magic orb that continually attacks as it pursues its target. 	Release a magic orb that continually attacks as it pursues its target. 	Release a magic orb that continually attacks as it pursues its target. 	
 	HP 	↓ + 	- 	 	 	
 	Summon a barier, then push the enemy back if it successfully counters a bravery attack. 	Summon a barier, then push the enemy back if it successfully counters a bravery attack. 	Summon a barier, then push the enemy back if it successfully counters a bravery attack. 	Summon a barier, then push the enemy back if it successfully counters a bravery attack. 	Summon a barier, then push the enemy back if it successfully counters a bravery attack. 	
 	Concurrence 	- 	- 	 	 	
 	Occurs when you land a certain number of HP attacks, and they increase the damage you deal. 	Occurs when you land a certain number of HP attacks, and they increase the damage you deal. 	Occurs when you land a certain number of HP attacks, and they increase the damage you deal. 	Occurs when you land a certain number of HP attacks, and they increase the damage you deal. 	Occurs when you land a certain number of HP attacks, and they increase the damage you deal. 	
 	Concurrence 	- 	- 	 	 	
 	Occurs when you land a certain number of HP attacks, and they increase the damage you deal. 	Occurs when you land a certain number of HP attacks, and they increase the damage you deal. 	Occurs when you land a certain number of HP attacks, and they increase the damage you deal. 	Occurs when you land a certain number of HP attacks, and they increase the damage you deal. 	Occurs when you land a certain number of HP attacks, and they increase the damage you deal. 	
 	EX Skill 	 	- 	 	 	
 	While holding , your bravery gradually increases. Once you release it, your bravery stays at that value for a period of time.	While holding , your bravery gradually increases. Once you release it, your bravery stays at that value for a period of time.	While holding , your bravery gradually increases. Once you release it, your bravery stays at that value for a period of time.	While holding , your bravery gradually increases. Once you release it, your bravery stays at that value for a period of time.	While holding , your bravery gradually increases. Once you release it, your bravery stays at that value for a period of time.	
== Gallery ==
DFFNT Vaan PSN Render.png|Alternative CG Render.
Ersatz Sky Pirate.png|Manikin.
Vaan_Intro_Pose_NT.gif|Intro animation.
Vaan_Victory_Pose_NT.gif|Victory animation.
Vaan-Dissidia-Arcade-2015.jpg|In trailer.
DFFNT Vaan PSN Render Icon.png|PSN Render Icon.
Dissidia Final Fantasy NT Main Heroes.png|Vaan alongside the other 14 main characters.
== Allusions ==
*Although Vaan's weapon of choice are swords, his victory pose is based on his pose when wielding a dagger/mace/measure from Final Fantasy XII. This is likely because his initial weapon in Final Fantasy XII Zodiac Versions is the dagger.
*Dervish is a buff in Final Fantasy XII: Revenant Wings. The kick he does in the end is one of the two animations Vaan does when fighting barehanded in Final Fantasy XII.
*Red Spiral, White Whorl and Pyroclasm are Vaan's Quickenings, while Luminescence and Black Hole are Concurrences in Final Fantasy XII.
*The line "Okay then, time to clean house!" is the same line Vaan uttered while traning against Dire Rats in the Garamsythe Waterway in Final Fantasy XII.
*Earthen Eruption and Steel Trinity are based on the Switch Sword and unswitched attack in Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy.
==Citations==
it:Vaan (Dissidia)
ja:ヴァン（ディシディア）
Category:Characters in Dissidia Final Fantasy NT