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{{iw|wikipedia|Toshiyuki Morikawa}}, who has voiced Sephiroth as of ''Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children''<!--Do not replace with Kingdom Hearts, as Sephiroth was not present in the original Japanese version, and when the Final Mix version, based on the international version, was released, the game used the English voice cast, so he too used his English voice actor. While Morikawa did eventually voice Sephiroth in the first Kingdom Hearts game, this was in Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 ReMIX, an HD port of Final Mix which did include the Japanese voices; Advent Children was the first time Morikawa voiced Sephiroth.-->, reprises his role as the character in all regions. | {{iw|wikipedia|Toshiyuki Morikawa}}, who has voiced Sephiroth as of ''Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children''<!--Do not replace with Kingdom Hearts, as Sephiroth was not present in the original Japanese version, and when the Final Mix version, based on the international version, was released, the game used the English voice cast, so he too used his English voice actor. While Morikawa did eventually voice Sephiroth in the first Kingdom Hearts game, this was in Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 ReMIX, an HD port of Final Mix which did include the Japanese voices; Advent Children was the first time Morikawa voiced Sephiroth.-->, reprises his role as the character in all regions. | ||
Sephiroth is ranked 37th out of 82 on the current [[tier list]], placing him in the B+ tier | Sephiroth is ranked 37th out of 82 on the current [[tier list]], placing him in the B+ tier. Sephiroth's greatest strength is his unrivaled range and spacing game, the latter of which is courtesy of the [[Masamune]], which grants him the ability to reach farther than most fighters and apply pressure against his opponents without having to risk getting up close. This range is complemented by Masamune's sweetspots, which deals high damage and incredible KO power. Furthermore, Sephiroth has a strong set of special attacks, with [[Flare / Megaflare / Gigaflare|Flare Variations]] helping his ledgetrapping abilities and [[Shadow Flare]] being an excellent pressure, combo and kill setup tool. Finally, at higher percents, Sephiroth will gain access to his unique [[Winged Form]], which grants him increased attack power, higher mobility, [[armor]] on his [[smash attack]]s, and a second [[double jump]] throughout the form's duration. | ||
However, Sephiroth has some glaring weaknesses. | However, Sephiroth has some glaring weaknesses, the most prominent being his endurance and slow frame data. He is a [[weight|lightweight]], and paired with a relatively tall hurtbox, it makes him easier to hit and KO than other characters. Furthermore, a large portion of Sephiroth's kit is afflicted by slow frame data, with most of his attacks aside from his neutral attack coming out at frame 14 or more. This slow frame data also affects Masamune, which combined with its lackluster, narrow hitbox, means Sephiroth has more trouble when fighting up close or against smaller opponents. Lastly, due to being a comeback-oriented mechanic, Sephiroth's Winged From requires him to be at a noticeable disadvantage in order to be accessed, and upon dissipating, it can only be reactivated after Sephiroth is KO'd. | ||
Overall, Sephiroth's range and power allows him to pressure from a farther range than most fighters, however his weaknesses when fighting up close means that he is also rather susceptible to the opponent's pressure. He saw above-average representation in his earlier years in competitive play thanks to the efforts of players such as {{Sm|KEN}}, {{Sm|Ned}}, and {{Sm|Tweek}}, however his weaknesses became more apparent over time, leading to a decline in representation. | |||
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''See also: [[:Category:Sephiroth players (SSBU)]]'' | ''See also: [[:Category:Sephiroth players (SSBU)]]'' | ||
*{{Sm|KEN|Japan}} - | *{{Sm|KEN|Japan}} - Began playing Sephiroth alongside in {{SSBU|Sonic}} in 2022 and was the best Sephiroth player in the world that year. He won {{Trn|Battle of BC 5}} exclusively using Sephiroth in top 8, which remains the only major win for the character. Following a string of inconsistent performances, Sephiroth was eventually dropped and remains as a rare counterpick. | ||
*{{Sm|M4E|Italy}} - The best Sephiroth player in Europe and a top 10 player in Europe for the first half of 2023, | *{{Sm|M4E|Italy}} - The best Sephiroth player in Europe and a top 10 player in Europe for the first half of 2023, best known for his runs at {{Trn|ICARUS 2023}}, where he placed 3rd and defeated {{Sm|Bloom4Eva}}; and {{Trn|King Of Fields 95 3}}, where he once again defeated Bloom4Eva to place 25th. Outside of those results, he has also placed 5th at {{Trn|GLORY 3}} and 25th at {{Trn|VCA 2022}}. | ||
*{{Sm|Ned|USA}} - One of the earliest Sephiroth players to perform well offline, most notably placing 2nd at {{Trn|InfinityCON Tally 2021}}. He remained one of the best Sephiroth players in the world in 2022, placing 5th at {{Trn|Rise 'N Grind}} and 9th at both {{Trn|Port Priority 6}} and {{Trn|Super Smash Con 2022}}, but since then has been playing other characters alongside Sephiroth. | *{{Sm|Ned|USA}} - One of the earliest Sephiroth players to perform well offline, most notably placing 2nd at {{Trn|InfinityCON Tally 2021}}. He remained one of the best Sephiroth players in the world in 2022, placing 5th at {{Trn|Rise 'N Grind}} and 9th at both {{Trn|Port Priority 6}} and {{Trn|Super Smash Con 2022}}, but since then has been playing other characters alongside Sephiroth with less success. | ||
*{{Sm|Sriks|Australia}} - | *{{Sm|Sriks|Australia}} - Plays Sephiroth alongside {{SSBU|Roy}} and is the best Sephiroth player in Australia and one of the best players in Australia, placing highly at many Australian events including winning {{Trn|The Action}} and placing 4th at {{Trn|Phantom 2022}} with solo-Sephiroth. Outside of Australia, he had notably placed 4th at {{Trn|BOSS BATTLES: Phase 1}} defeating {{Sm|Chag}} and 33rd at {{Trn|Kagaribi 9}} defeating {{Sm|Miya|p=Honshu}}. | ||
*{{Sm|Tweek|USA}} - Uses Sephiroth as a secondary or counterpick for {{SSBU|Diddy Kong}}. He has placed 5th at {{Trn|CEO 2022}} with solo-Sephiroth and 2nd at {{Trn|Mainstage 2022}}, {{Trn|Scuffed World Tour}} and {{Trn|Smash Ultimate Summit 6}} with Sephiroth as a secondary. | *{{Sm|Tweek|USA}} - Uses Sephiroth as a secondary or counterpick for {{SSBU|Diddy Kong}}. He has placed 5th at {{Trn|CEO 2022}} with solo-Sephiroth and 2nd at {{Trn|Mainstage 2022}}, {{Trn|Scuffed World Tour}} and {{Trn|Smash Ultimate Summit 6}} with Sephiroth as a secondary. | ||