Squall Leonhart (Opera Omnia)

Squall is a playable character in Dissidia Final Fantasy Opera Omnia who can be recruited during the Lost Chapter "A Lion's Heart".
==Characteristics==
===Appearance===
Squall wears a black leather bomber jacket over a white deep v-neck t-shirt that parts down the middle of his chest, black pants, and white fur trimming along the collar and top of his pants. He wears a Griever pendant and has a Griever belt buckle. A sash partially covers his right leg.
His first alternate costume, SeeD Uniform, is the military-style SeeD uniform he wore in Final Fantasy VIII during his graduation ceremony. It consists of a black jacket with gold trim fastened by a belt, black pants and knee-high black boots. The jacket's cuffs are red with silver shoulders connected by a chain across the chest.
His second alternate costume is the Garden Uniform, which Squall wore during the Siege of Dollet. in Final Fantasy VIII. It consist of a deep blue opened jacket with silver trims, deep blue pants with a belt and black shoes.
===Personality===
Squall's personality remains the same in his original incarnation: introverted lone-wolf type. When Seifer betrays Raijin and Fujin to become Ultimecia's guardian, Squall suggests them to join the team. When the party encounters Rinoa, Squall shows joy and expresses that he was concerned about her after arriving to the Torsions World.
==Story==
===Lost Chapter: A Lion's Heart===
Shortly after entering the new world, Squall was recruited by Edgar to investigate for the Returners. The party encounters him while traveling through a series of caverns to investigate a local Torsion. Though he is aware of what they are doing, he brushes off their concerns and continues on his own. 
The party, concerned for his safety, follows. Squall argues with them, calling them amateurs and warning them to leave as the caves are dangerous. Cloud and Rem protest that they are soldiers like him and that they are fighting because they want to protect their friends and homeworlds. Squall remains skeptical and points out that they're all risking their lives based solely on Mog's claims, but refuses to answer questions about his client beyond the job he hired Squall for. Cloud nods and suggests everyone continue on. Squall finally hesitates, as the monsters beyond are too dangerous, and agrees to assist them while they're there.
He is unsettled by Y'shtola, who teases him by finishing his sentences, which reminds him of Quistis, and seems to have insight into his private fear of losing others, which reminds him of Rinoa. Later, Hope stops him to talk about Mog and whether sealing the Torsions will really protect the world. Squall doesn't have the answers Hope is looking for, but admits he's just trying to survive long enough to see his friends again.
Because his recruitment event was initially optional, Squall does not appear in the main story until Chapter 8, where several flashback scenes show him interacting with the others in earlier chapters. Seifer is aggravated when Squall arrives after a fight in Imber Manor, offended that Squall hadn't bothered to make his presence known back in the Lost Kingdom.
===Lost Chapter: Balamb Whiplash===
As the warriors move into a lava field resembling the Fire Cavern near Capta Est Tower, a group led by Laguna discovers an errant Quistis after she is brought to the world of respite by Materia. Although she joins and fights with other warriors of light, it isn't until Squall and Zell encounter her party that she is recognized by someone from her world. When Squall and Zell warmly welcome her, Quistis immediately notes with surprise Squall’s concern for her well-being, to which Galuf and Steiner reassure her that this is typical of Squall's demeanour in this world. At this point, the group takes a break to explain their full situation to Quistis. To Squall's chagrin, Y'shtola delights in noticing that Quistis also knows Squall well enough even to finish his sentences.
===Act 2, Ch. 7: Respite's Authenticity===
With the aid of Vayne, the warriors learn of Sephiroth's plot to become god of the world of respite. They defeat him and restore Materia to her rightful place as god on her throne. Afterwards, they return to the ruins of a city resembling Insomnia where their final battle with Sephiroth took place, and they continue to explore. Noctis pulls Squall aside, as well as Ignis, Prompto, Balthier, and Rinoa, and tries to decipher Vayne's intentions. Squall and the others speculate that in Vayne's ambition for power over all of Archadia, he lacked Noctis' strong bonds of friendship and that he might see some aspect of the person he instead wished to be when he sees Noctis.
===Act 3, Ch. 9, Pt. 2: Sorceresses and SeeDs===
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===Intersecting Wills: A Bouquet of Thoughts and Feelings===
Squall and Rinoa are chatting with Firion on the deck of the airship when Aerith, accompanied by Cissnei and Rude, presents him with a bouquet of yellow flowers. Although Rinoa is excited, Squall is bemused, a reaction that puzzles Aerith; she had heard from Seifer that Squall sees SeeD as a basis for scattering flowers that might bloom all over the world, a sentiment that she shares. He clarifies that the explanation he gave to Seifer was meaningless, given only in the spur of the moment under the duress of his incarceration by the Galbadian government. Nevertheless, Aerith, Rinoa, and Firion all mention together that it is still a perspective worth having and maintaining. Instead, Squall encourages Aerith to make her dream of filling their world of flowers come into being. 
==Gameplay==
===Equipment===
;Weapons
Image 	Name 	Image 	Name
 	リボルバー【VIII】(4★) / 10CP 	 	ランスオブスリット【VIII】(5★) / 15CP
Based on its updated design from Dissidia NT.Squall's signature weapon in the Dissidia games.	Based on its updated design from Dissidia NT.Squall's signature weapon in the Dissidia games.	Based on its version from Dissidia NT. 	Based on its version from Dissidia NT.
 	ソルブレード【VIII】(5★) / 15CP 	 	かりそめの獅子の大剣【VIII】(5★) / 15CP
Original weapon.Stylized after The Brothers on their Opera Omnia design. 	Original weapon.Stylized after The Brothers on their Opera Omnia design. 	Original weapon.Manikin weapon based on the Revolver. 	Original weapon.Manikin weapon based on the Revolver.
 	カッテングトリガー【VIII】(5★) / 35CP 	 	キアストレート【VIII】(5★) / EX (70CP)
Based on its version from Dissidia NT. 	Based on its version from Dissidia NT. 	Updated design based on its artwork from Final Fantasy VIII.	Updated design based on its artwork from Final Fantasy VIII.
 	キアストレート【VIII】+(6★) / EX+ (100CP) 	 	オーガニクス【VIII】(5★) / LD (90CP)
 	キアストレート【VIII】+(6★) / EX+ (100CP) 	Original weapon. 	Original weapon.
 	レジェンダリー【VIII】FR (130CP) 	 	ブラスティングエッジ【VIII】BT (130CP)
Original weapon. 	Original weapon. 	Original weapon. 	Original weapon.
 	ブラスティングエッジ【VIII】+BT+ (160CP) 	 	
 	ブラスティングエッジ【VIII】+BT+ (160CP) 	 	
;Armor
Image 	Name 	Image 	Name
 	バラムガーデン制服【VIII】(4★) / 20CP 	 	獅子のベルト【VIII】(5★) / 35CP
Original armor.Based on the "SeeD Uniform" costume from Dissidia NT.	Original armor.Based on the "SeeD Uniform" costume from Dissidia NT.	Original armor.	Original armor.
 	獅子のネックレス【VIII】(5★) / 90CP 	 	獅子のネックレス【VIII】+(6★) / 130CP
Original armor. 	Original armor. 	 	獅子のネックレス【VIII】+(6★) / 130CP
 	スコールモデル【VIII】(7★) / 210CP 	 	スコールモデル【VIII】+(7★) / 230CP
Original armor.Based on the "Balamb Mercenary" costume from NT. 	Original armor.Based on the "Balamb Mercenary" costume from NT. 	 	スコールモデル【VIII】+(7★) / 230CP
===Abilities===
Move 	Attributes 	Obtained 	Image
ブレイブ攻撃 	BRV, Melee 	Default 	
ブレイブ攻撃 	Steals enemy's BRV. 	Steals enemy's BRV. 	
ＨＰ攻撃 	HP, Melee 	Default 	
ＨＰ攻撃 	Expends BRV to deal HP damage. 	Expends BRV to deal HP damage.	
ソリッドバレル 	BRV, Melee 	Default 	
ソリッドバレル 	Solid Barrel4-HIT BRV attack.
Solid Barrel+5-HIT BRV attack.
Grants Medium Initial BRV Up for 5 turns.
Condition: when BRV ≤ 250% INT BRV.	Solid Barrel4-HIT BRV attack.
Solid Barrel+5-HIT BRV attack.
Grants Medium Initial BRV Up for 5 turns.
Condition: when BRV ≤ 250% INT BRV.	
連続剣 	BRV+HP, Melee 	Crystal STR 20 	
連続剣 	Renzokuken3-HIT BRV+HP attack.
Renzokuken+6-HIT BRV+HP attack.
Condition: when BRV ≤ 250% INT BRV.	Renzokuken3-HIT BRV+HP attack.
Renzokuken+6-HIT BRV+HP attack.
Condition: when BRV ≤ 250% INT BRV.	
アサルトトリガー 	EX Ability, BRV+HP, Melee, Buff 	EX weapon 	
アサルトトリガー 	8-HIT BRV+HP attack.
Grants 1 stack of Lionheart for 5 turns.
Lionheart increases Attack and Max BRV based on the number of stacks.
Lionheart stacks cannot be increased by subsequent Assault Trigger uses.	8-HIT BRV+HP attack.
Grants 1 stack of Lionheart for 5 turns.
Lionheart increases Attack and Max BRV based on the number of stacks.
Lionheart stacks cannot be increased by subsequent Assault Trigger uses.	
ラフディバイド 	Limited Ability, BRV+HP, Melee, Buff	LD weapon 	
ラフディバイド 	8-HIT AoE Melee BRV + ST HP Attack.
Moderately increases BRV Damage dealt towards a single target.
BRV stolen can overflow up to 180% of Max BRV.
Deals 80% Splash HP Damage to non-targeted enemies.
Grants Solitary Lion to self for 5 turns.
Grants 1 Stack of Special Effect Roaring Hammer to self for 8 turns.
Roaring Gunblade has the following effects:
Self ATK Up (20% per Stack), Stolen BRV Max BRV Overflow Limit Up (10% per Stack)
Stack Count is retained even when dispelled
Max 3 Stacks	8-HIT AoE Melee BRV + ST HP Attack.
Moderately increases BRV Damage dealt towards a single target.
BRV stolen can overflow up to 180% of Max BRV.
Deals 80% Splash HP Damage to non-targeted enemies.
Grants Solitary Lion to self for 5 turns.
Grants 1 Stack of Special Effect Roaring Hammer to self for 8 turns.
Roaring Gunblade has the following effects:
Self ATK Up (20% per Stack), Stolen BRV Max BRV Overflow Limit Up (10% per Stack)
Stack Count is retained even when dispelled
Max 3 Stacks	
コンシルジール 	FR Ability, BRV+HP, Melee, Buff 	FR weapon 	
コンシルジール 	6-HIT AoE Melee BRV + AoE HP Attack 4 times.
BRV potency of 300% per hit
Deals 50% Splash HP damage to non-targets
Grants the following FR effect for 4 turns:
For all allies, moderately increases HP Damage dealt when inflicting or attacking an enemy afflicted with Break.	6-HIT AoE Melee BRV + AoE HP Attack 4 times.
BRV potency of 300% per hit
Deals 50% Splash HP damage to non-targets
Grants the following FR effect for 4 turns:
For all allies, moderately increases HP Damage dealt when inflicting or attacking an enemy afflicted with Break.	
ブラスティングゾーン 	Burst Ability, BRV+HP, Melee, Buff 	BT weapon 	
ブラスティングゾーン 	15-HIT AoE Melee BRV + AoE HP Attack.
HP Damage Dealt is distributed proportionally amongst all enemies.
Increases BRV Damage Dealt towards a single target by a medium amount.
BRV Damage can Overflow by 20%.
HP Damage can Overflow by 100%.
Grants the following Burst effect for 4 turns:
For all allies, moderately increases HP Damage dealt for abilities that deal Splash HP Damage.	15-HIT AoE Melee BRV + AoE HP Attack.
HP Damage Dealt is distributed proportionally amongst all enemies.
Increases BRV Damage Dealt towards a single target by a medium amount.
BRV Damage can Overflow by 20%.
HP Damage can Overflow by 100%.
Grants the following Burst effect for 4 turns:
For all allies, moderately increases HP Damage dealt for abilities that deal Splash HP Damage.	
==Gallery==
DFFOO Squall EX.png|EX Ability pose.
DFFOO Squall Battle Stance.jpg|Battle Stance.
DFFOO Squall Encounter.png|The party meets Squall.
DFFOO SeeD Uniform.png|SeeD Uniform costume.
DFFOO Cadet Uniform.png|Garden Uniform costume.
Act 3 Chapter 09 Part 1 Key art from DFFOO.png|Vanishing Scenery key art.
Act 3 Chapter 09 Part 2 Key art from DFFOO.jpg|Sorceress and SeeD key art. 
Squall Event banner JP from DFFOO.png|Japan Event banner.
Squall Event banner GL from DFFOO.png|Global Event banner.
Squall Lost Chapter banner JP from DFFOO.png|Japan Lost Chapter banner.
Squall Lost Chapter banner GL from DFFOO.png|Global Lost Chapter banner.
==Allusions==
* Squall's battle pose is his ready pose when issuing a command in Final Fantasy VIII. If left idle, he will briefly transition to his battle pose also from Final Fantasy VIII.
* Squall seldom speaks aloud, preferring to mull over what he has heard via internal monologues before he responds to such. This trait is carried over from his original appearance.
* Squall's alternate skin is one of the few that shows him with a different weapon on its artwork (Revolver is replaced with the Cutting Trigger). This is likely a nod to most standard playthroughs of Final Fantasy VIII involving most players having the Cutting Trigger as their forged weapon for Squall during the time of him wearing his SeeD uniform to the inauguration party.
*The relative strengths of Squall’s weapons in Dissidia Final Fantasy Opera Omnia are out-of-sequence with Final Fantasy VIII; the Cutting Trigger is the third revision of his gunblade, but occupies the 35 CP slot, where the Shear Trigger is the second revision and occupies the 70 CP slot. The 15 CP Twin Lance is actually the fifth model. 
* Global April Fools 2023 event, Whatever, Whatever makes some references to Squall:
**The event name is Squall's catchphrase in English version of Final Fantasy VIII.
**The mission rewards for level ??? gives 41,269 gil for each mission, need to take 41269 HP or less, and 4,126 gil with minimum target score in 914269. These numbers references to Squall's student ID number.
**Squall's message on the Tips section of the quest references to his speech during the Battle of the Gardens.
*Squall gets Noctis as his Force Mode partner and pairs up with Bartz.
**Squall and Noctis's pairing is mainly a result of their involvement in Act3 Chapter 9. However, both lost their mothers at a very young age and their fathers are the ruler of a nation (Laguna is the president of Esthar, while Regis was the king of Insomnia). Both were foretold as the hero who would save the world: Squall is told that fighting Ultimecia is his destiny by Cid Kramer, while Noctis was foretold to become the True King. Both are very protective of their love interests, who have special abilities: Rinoa is a sorceress, while Lunafreya is an Oracle.
**The animation Squall realizes as the opening attack of Concealed Zeal is the ground version of Fated Circle one of his hp attacks in the Dissidia games.
**Squall and Bartz's pairing references their friendship in other Dissidia games. Both also come from a world with a chocobo named Boko.
***Bartz's FR animation specifically references the moment he hands his chocobo feather to Squall as a good luck charm in Dissidia Final Fantasy.
***Squall also uses Keen Edge his dash attack in Dissidia NT as the opening move of Travels & Courage & Partners.
Category:Characters in Dissidia Final Fantasy Opera Omnia