Renzokuken
Squall's limit break, Renzokuken, is an explosion of pent-up emotion. In his case, such a release is quite a formidable force. Roughly translating to "continuous blade," it is a devastating series of attacks on the targeted enemy. If the Renzokuken Indicator is turned on in his status menu, a sequence of moving lights appears during the limit break. Each light represents one hit, and the targeting reticule on the left hand side is the point of impact. Pulling the gunblade's trigger when a light enters the target results in a critical hit, dealing twice as much damage.
The number of strikes varies depending on Squall's current condition. During regular battles a mere four hits may be dealt, while in tougher times, when he needs the most help, Renzokuken may result in up to eight hits.
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Finishing Touches
Sometimes, the chain attacks of Renzokuken aren't enough, and a final blow is required to inflict further damage afterwards. As with the hit count, more desperate conditions increase the chances of a finishing move being used, and of a more powerful move being selected. The variety of moves depends on Squall's gunblade; the more advanced the weapon, the more moves become available.
| 1 | Rough Divide | |
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| Gunblades | All models | |
| Target | One hit, one enemy | |
An explosive uppercut against the targeted opponent, propelling Squall high into the air. After a moment of silence, the ground erupts in a massive column of energy. | ||
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| 2 | Fated Circle | |
| Gunblades | Shear Trigger, Cutting Trigger, Flame Saber, Twin Lance, Punishment, Lionheart | |
| Target | One hit, all enemies | |
Leaping into the air and focusing energy into his gunblade, Squall releases a disc of energy which engulfs the enemy party, damaging not only his target but also their allies. | ||
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| 3 | Blasting Zone | |
| Gunblades | Flame Saber, Twin Lance, Punishment, Lionheart | |
| Target | One hit, all enemies | |
By holding his sword aloft, Squall is able to generate a vertical column of energy which reaches to the very limits of the planet's atmosphere. With this done, he lowers his sword to bring the beam down on top of the enemy party. | ||
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| 4 | Lion Heart | |
| Gunblades | Lionheart only | |
| Target | Eighteen hits, one enemy | |
The ultimate attack, notable as much by its rarity as it is by its strength. With a deft uppercut, Squall raises his unfortunate victim into the air and unleashes a furious sequence of strikes. The final hit results in a large explosion, and there's yet more damage to come as the enemy crashes down to earth. | ||
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