- This page covers facts and in-depth game usage of the character, Guy Cecil. For a comprehensive reference list of in-game commands, see Command List: Guy Cecil.
Guy`s Status Image At Character Select Screen
Guy using Zeppa Juujishou.
Gailardia Galan Gardios, better known as Guy Cecil (ガイ・セシル Gai Seshiru), is a playable character from Tales of the Abyss and is Luke fone Fabre's best friend. Guy is a kind and hard-working young man that serves in the house of Fabre. He is also somewhat a charmer, and he seems to know exactly what to say, often resulting in women swooning over him, much to his dismay due to his gynophobia.
Guy fights using the Sigmund Style, wielding a sword in his right-hand and its sheath in his left. The Sigmund Style is described as a quicker, swifter version of the Albert Style, the sword style Luke use. In comparison to the Albert Style, the Sigmund Style hits weaker but faster and more times. Thus, Guy has artes like Akisazame and Rekkuuzan. Combined with Guy's naturally high agility and fast regular attack speed, Guy can deal damage very quickly and easily avoid enemy attacks.
Guy is one of the best character for beginners to use but is also recommended for veteran players who excel at using long combos.
Character Facts[]
- Guy has 520 HP.
Natalia strikes a pose after beating Guy's enemies with her mystic arte.
- He has only one victory pose which is also his taunt animation.
- Guy enters the battle by dropping out of nowhere.
- He is the fastest moving character in ACS, especially during his Overlimit.
- Special dialogue scenes will ocur when he is faced with other Tales of the Abyss characters.
- Natalia L.K. Lanvaldear supports Guy by using different artes with her arrows.
- If Natalia's Mystic Arte deals the final blow, she will perform her victory pose and quote instead of Guy.
General Tips & Usage[]
- Guy can be best described as a grounded rushdown character. With the fastest run speed in the game and a fantastic cameo arte, Guy can be in his opponent's face in the blink of an eye. To top it off, he has an incredibly small TTS on most of his moves, particularly Kogahazan, Dankuuken, and Rekkuuzan. If he needs to play it safe, he can zone with Majinken and Shinkuuhazan.
- His primary flaw is his low damage output. When building his combos, you have to keep careful watch of your hit counter to maximize your potential.
- Guy has the best movespeed in ACS, an above average HP, an average jump height, damage output and dash length.
- Guy's defense against Guard Break is average as compared to other ACS characters.
- Guy receives 30% more damage from Earth Elemental attacks and 10% less damage from Fire and Water Elemental Attacks. (Please refer to this page for more information on ACS Elements).
- Guy can use all the basic movement abilities available to most ACS characters.
- Guy's Double Jump exceeds the top of the screen.
- Guy's High Jump is lower than his normal jump.
- Guy's Forward Step has good range and speed, unlike his Backward Leap.
- Guy's Backstep has no movement delays and can be used repeatedly to evade attacks.
- Guy has a standard 3-hit ground melee combo (A, B, C) and only one aerial melee attack (A or B or C).
- His Melee Attack B & C have a slightly longer range than his Melee Attack A.
- Guy can taunt enemies by pressing E.
- If the taunt animation is successfully executed, Guy's TP will slightly increase.
- Guy can use FOF Changes by pressing a directional button and the D or E button (e.g. →D) as long as the combo counter is 2 hits and above.
- He cannot chain FOF Changes after any Mystic or other certain strike artes.
- He cannot chain 2 FOF Changes together unless he is in Overlimit and fulfill certain conditions.
- During Overlimit, Guy's already fast movespeed greatly increases.
- Guy doesn't have any artes usable in mid-air.
- His chain order consists of:
- Melee > Base > Arcane > Arcane > Any FOF Change > Mystic
- Normally, Guy can only chain Arcane to Arcane artes once per combo.
- During Overlimit, his chain order becomes:
- Melee > Base > Arcane > Arcane > FOF Change Base (D) > FOF Change Arcane (E) > Mystic
FOF Change Table[]
| FOF Base (D) Change | FOF Arcane (E) Change |
| Maou Engekiha Hyougetsushousen Ryuusou Senkuuha Ryuuko Metsugazan |
Shikou Bakuraijin Neppa Senpuujin Resshin Senshouha Zesshou Hyougajin |
Shortcuts[]
| Command | Ground |
|---|---|
| F | Overlimit Lv1 |
| ← F | Natalia L.K. Lanvaldear: Random Support Arte |
| → F | Kogetsusen |
| ↑ F | Rekkuuzan |
| ↓ F | Overlimit Lv2 |
Base Artes[]
- Majinken (Demon Fang)
ACS Guy Cecil Arte Exhibition (v.5.505b) COMPLETE
Guy Cecil's Arte Exhibition by Kratos1991.
- Guy swings his sword along the ground, releasing a wave of energy.
- Range is about 120% of the screen's length.
- Slow, but the wave won't disappear before it reaches its longest possible range.
- Unlike other characters' Majinkens, Guy's Majinken pierces, allowing it to go through projectiles, hit multiple characters, and hit twice.
- TTS is Average. TTL is Short.
- Kogetsusen (Crescent Strike)
- Shinkuuhazan (Void Tempest)
- Guy horizontally slashes in an arc in front of him.
- Slow but deals sizable damage and has a solid range.
- Hard to connect into Arcane Artes.
- Good chance of Guard Break .
- During Overlimit, this arte is executed faster.
- TTS is Slow but becomes Average during Overlimit. TTL is Short.
- Kogahazan (Tiger Blade)
- Guy performs an uppercut with his sword, kicks forward in mid-air, then comes down with a chop.
- With proper timing, you can chain this arte with another melee attack or an arte with a Fast TTS for as long the combo counter is below 7 hits.
- Can be easily chained with any Arcane Artes or FOF Changes.
- TTS is Fast. TTL is Long and becomes Average when the combo counter exceeds 6 hits.
- Rekkuuzan (Tempest Strike) or (Tempest)
- Guy somersaults multiple times in the air, his sword striking anything in its path.
- Useful when the opponent is in the air.
- Great knockback effect.
- Can be used to reset the combo back to Melee for as long as the combo counter does not exceed 5 hits.
- Can be used after Ryuusou Senkuuha to reset the combo back to Base for as long as the combo counter does not exceed 34 hits.
- Combine with Natalia to possibly have the arrows hit while Guy is behind the enemy. This can be tricky to block.
- TTS is Fast. TTL is Long when the combo counter does not exceed 5 hits and Average if it does.
- Souryuu Rengazan (Dragon Swarm)
- Guy jumps and lunges forward while rapidly swinging his sword and sheathe.
- Holding down will cause Guy to stay on ground during the attack.
- Moderate knockback effect.
- Can be used after Ryuusou Senkuuha to reset the combo back to Base for as long as the combo counter does not exceed 16 hits.
- Guy did not have this move in Tales of the Abyss. However, it existed as an unused voice file.
- The animation is long, giving the player ample time to think of the next arte to use.
- TTS is Average. TTL is Short.
Arcane Artes[]
- Shishisenkou (Beast)
- Dankuuken (Severing Wind)
- Akisazame (Sword Rain: Alpha)
- Zeppa Juujishou (Final Cross)
- Senkuu Shoureppa (Soaring Light Spear)
- Majin Getsueika (Moonlight Demon)
- Guy performs a Kogetsusen then a Majinken.
- This arte's ending shockwave staggers the opponent long enough to continue the combo with another move or a melee attack so long as the combo counter does not exceed 10 hits.
- Easy to connect with FOF Changes.
- Safe on block, but there is a very small gap between the Kogetsusen and Majinken.
- TTS is Fast. TTL is Long but becomes Average once the combo counter exceed 10 hits.
- Zekkuu Majingeki (Demonic Void)
- Majin Souhazan (Demonic Tiger Blade)
- Gekka Zankousen (Moonlight Tempest)
- Byakko Shousenga (White Tiger Strike)
- Kokuu Renshoujin (Nihil Blade Tempest)
- Shou'u Rekkuugeki (Tempest Rain: Alpha)
FOF Changes[]
- Maou Engekiha (Infernal Torrent)
- Guy shealthes his sword, then quickly pulls it out and swings the blade above him, leaving a trail of fire in its wake.
- The best FOF Base (D) Change to chain with an FOF Arcane (E) Change while in Overlimit.
- Some Arcane Artes do not chain well with this.
- Fire Elemental.
- TTS is Instant. TTL is Average.
- Hyougetsushousen (Frigid Moon)
- Ryuusou Senkuuha (Dragon Tempest)
- Guy performs a Shinkuuhazan, only instead of an aerial shockwave, a sphere of wind is formed.
- If the hit counter is lower than 35, a combo can be continued after this by using Rekkuuzan.
- If the hit counter is lower than 17, a combo can be continued after this by using Souryuu Rengazan.
- Wind Elemental.
- TTS is Instant. TTL is Short.
- Ryuuko Metsugazan (Wyrm Wrath)
- Guy jumps into the air, kicks the opponent to gain additional altitude, then crashes down, forming a glyph dragon-like beams rise up from.
- While ideally Guy is supposed to kick the opponent in midair, that doesn't always happen, giving the illusion that Guy steps on thin air.
- Most Arcane Artes can be chained with this easily.
- If used while the enemy is in the air, the second kick might miss, which will cause the combo to end.
- Earth Elemental.
- TTS is Instant. TTL is Average.
- Shikou Bakuraijin (Thunder Beast)
- Guy performs a Shishisenkou, then jumps high into the air and plants his sword into the ground, forming a large dome of electricity.
- The only way to chain this with Mystic Arte is by using this in the corner.
- Great knockback effect and disables enemies.
- Wind Elemental.
- TTS is Instant. TTL is Average.
- Neppa Senpuujin (Searing Gale)
- Resshin Senshouha (Eternal Quake)
- Zesshou Hyougajin (Final Glacier)
Support Artes[]
- "Nope"
- Natalia fires an arrow straight towards the enemy.
- Range is 100% of the screen's length.
- Preferrably used to intercept enemy attack or after an Overlimit Blast when the enemy is against a wall.
- TTS is Slow. TTL is Short.
- Pierces Line (Piercing Line)
- Natalia fires a piercing arrow straight towards the enemy.
- The arrow will pass through the enemy.
- Range is 100% of the screen's length.
- Preferrably used to intercept enemy attack or after an Overlimit Blast when the enemy is against a wall.
- TTS is Slow. TTL is Short.
- Sturm Edge (Storm Edge)
- Natalia fires three arrows consecutively
- Range is 100% of the screen's length.
- Preferrably used to intercept enemy attack or after an Overlimit Blast when the enemy is against a wall.
- TTS is Slow. TTL is Average.
- Kronos Raid
- Natalia simultaneously fires 3 piercing arrows straight towards the enemy.
- The arrow will pass through the enemy.
- Range is 100% of the screen's length.
- Preferrably used to intercept enemy attack or after an Overlimit Blast when the enemy is against a wall.
- TTS is Slow. TTL is Short.
- Brave Feed (Gallant Barrage)
- Natalia consecutively fires 8 arrows towards the enemy.
- Range is 100% of the screen's length.
- Preferrably used to intercept enemy attack or after an Overlimit Blast when the enemy is against a wall.
- TTS is Slow. TTL is Long.
Mystic Artes[]
- Houou Tenshouku (Razing Phoenix)
- Surrounded by fire, Guy jumps high into the air before crashing down at a diagonal angle, creating a large seal. While kneeling, Guy crosses his weapons in front of him, then holds them outwards and jumps high into the sky once more, only this time a large phoenix aura surrounds him.
- During the animation, hold ↓ to get the TotW: Radiant Mythology 2 cut-in instead of the default one.
- This arte's damage decreases greatly while the combo counter increases.
- If the initial hit misses, Guy is left open for a second.
- TTS is Very Fast. TTL is Non-existent.
- Noble Roar
- Natalia appears and summons several balls of light to her side. The balls will shoot forward, off the screen, then return and rapidly slam into the enemy from various angles, eventually trapping the enemy inside a sphere of energy. After this, Natalia draws an arrow, sets it, then fires a massive arrow of light.
- Guy must be in Overlimit and close to an enemy to use this arte.
- This arte's damage decreases while the combo counter increases.
- Hold ↑ during the attack to get Natalia's TotW: Radiant Mythology 3 cut-in instead of the normal one.
- Hold ↓ during the attack to get a custom cut-in instead of the normal one.
- TTS is Very Fast. TTL is Non-existent.
- Senpa Shunrenjin (Brilliant Overlord)
- Guy performs a flash kick. If it connects, when Guy lands he will gather energy into his sheathe and proceed to swing it repeatedly, releasing energy waves with every swipe. He will then gather energy into his sword and repeat the process. Finally, as a sphere of energy surrounds the enemy, Guy sheathes his sword, causing the sphere to explode.
- To use this arte, Guy must be in Overlimit and his HP must be 130 or lower.
- During the animation, hold down to hear an alternate voice clip.
- TTS is Very Fast. TTL is Non-existent.
Advanced Tips & Combos[]
Battle Strategy[]
General Use Combos[]
Melee Combo 1[]
- (Melee Attack A) X 3 > Kogahazan > (Melee Attack A) X 3 [Note 1] > Kogahazan > Majin Souhazan > Byakko Shousenga > Ryuusou Senkuuha > Rekkuuzan [Note 2] > Byakko Shousenga > Zeppa Juujishou > Any FoF you want [Note 3]
- Quick Input Version:
- A > A > A > ↓ A > A > A > A > ↓ A > ↓ ↓ C > ↓ ← → C > ↑ D > ↓ ← B> ↓ ← → C >↓ → D> FoF
- Notes:
- Note 1: There is a small time in which you can restart the chain order so it's preferable to mash the command.
- Note 2: A little timing is required at that part too. You don't need to mash the command if you catch that timing.
- Note 3: It is recommended to use a FoF that knocks the enemy down and that has a good damage. Thus, Zeshou Hyougajin.
- Notes:
- Thats Guy's bread and butter, it sorta uses some TP. If you avoid using TP consuming arcanes then the use is minimal, it deals a good chunk of damage and can be continued using OVL against a wall. I have more but thats enough for you :D
Melee Combo 2[]
- Melee Attack A X3 > Kogahazan [Note 1] > Majin Getsueika > Slightly move closer to the enemy > Melee Attack A X3 > Kogahazan > Majin Souhazan X2 > Maou Engekiha > Houou Tenshouku
- Quick Input Version:
- A > A > A > ↓ A > ↓ → C > → > A > A > A > ↓ A > ↓ ↓ C > ↓ ↓ C > → D > ↓ → ← E
- Total Hits = 45. Damage is about 1/4 of Kakashi Scarecrow's HP.
- Requirements & Notes:
- TP for FOF Changes and Mystic Arte.
- Note 1: Use Kogahazan simultaneously with the hit from Guy's 3rd melee attack.
- Requirements & Notes:
- One of Guy's easy combos but packs a lot of power. Only drawback is that it costs some TP to use.
- Contributed by: Minarie 10:21, July 25, 2011 (UTC)
Melee Combo 3[]
- Melee Attack A X3 > Kogahazan [Note 1] > Melee Attack A X3 > Kogahazan [Note 1] > Byakko Shousenga X2 > Ryuusou Senkuuha > Rekkuuzan [Note 2] > Kokuu Renshoujin [Note 3] > Zeppa Juujishou > [Note 4]
- Quick Input Version:
- A > A > A > ↓ A > A > A > A > ↓ A > ↓ ← → C > ↓ ← → C > ↑ D > ↓ ← B > ↓ → ← C > ↓ → D
- Total Hits =50. Damage is about 1/4 of Kakashi Scarecrow's HP.
- Requirements & Notes.
- TP for some artes used.
- Note 1: Use Kogahazan simultaneously with the hit from Guy's 3rd melee attack.
- Note 2: Use Rekkuuzan as the green ball from Ryuusou Senkuuha disappears. This is necessary in connecting Kokuu Renshoujin to Zeppa Juujishou.
- Note 3: If Note 2 is executed properly, Guy will land first before the enemy after Rekkuuzan. You have to use Kokuu Renshoujin before the enemy lands on the ground. This is necessary in connecting Kokuu Renshoujin to Zeppa Juujishou.
- Note 4: You can still continue the combo after this by using Overlimit.
- Guy's main long combo. Not very difficult to use although you may need to mash buttons when using FoFs.
- Contributed by: Minarie 10:21, July 25, 2011 (UTC)
Long Range + Knockback Combo[]
- Majinken [Note 1] > Zekkuu Majingeki > Shishisenkou
- Quick Input Version:
- ↓ → A > ↓ ← C > → ← → B
- Note 1: Keep spamming Majinken until the enemy is in mid-range.
- Guy's ground long range combo. Pretty effective against AI especially against Barbatos Goetia X2.
- Use Rekkuuzan if the enemy jumps in mid-air to attack. Also, don't forget that you can reset the combo after using Rekkuuzan if the combo counter does not exceed 6 hits.
- Contributed by: Minarie 10:21, July 25, 2011 (UTC)
Highest Combo[]
- Melee Attack A X3 > Kogahazan [Note 1] > Melee Attack A X3 > Kogahazan [Note 1] > Byakko Shousenga X2 > Ryuusou Senkuuha > Rekkuuzan [Note 2] > Kokuu Renshoujin [Note 3] > Zeppa Juujishou > Ryuusou Senkuuha > Overlimit Lv1 [Note 4] > Natalia: "Nope" or Pierces Line [Note 5] > Melee Attack B [Note 6] > Kogetsusen [Note 7] > Dash Towards Opponent > Melee Attack A X3 > Souryuu Rengazan > Kokuu Renshoujin > Zeppa Juujishou > Hyougetsushousen > Shikou Bakuraijin > Overlimit Lv1 [Note 8] > Natalia: Any Support Arte [Note 9] > Melee Attack A X3 > Rekkuuzan > Akisazame > Ryuusou Senkuuha [Note 10] > Neppa Senpuujin > Natalia: Noble Roar
- Quick Input Version:
- A > A > A > ↓ A > A > A > A > ↓ A > ↓ ← → C > ↓ ← → C > ↑ D > ↓ ← B > ↓ → ← C > ↓ → D > ↑ D > F > ← F > B > → F > →→ > A > A > A > ↓ ← → B > ↓ → ← C > ↓ → D > ← D > ↑ E > F > ← F > A > A > A > ↓ ← B > → ← → A > ↑ D > → F > ↓ ↓ E
- Total Hits = 148. Damage is about 75% of Kakashi Scarecrow's HP.
- Requirements:
Tales of ACS v5.503 Guy Cecil 148 Hits Combo
Guy Cecil's combo at 148 hits.
- Full TP.
- Overlimit Gauge set at Lv2.
- Enemy is against a wall.
- Notes:
- Note 1: Use Kogahazan simultaneously with the hit from Guy's 3rd melee attack.
- Note 2: Use Rekkuuzan as the green ball from Ryuusou Senkuuha disappears. This is necessary in connecting Kokuu Renshoujin to Zeppa Juujishou.
- Note 3: If Note 2 is executed properly, Guy will land first before the enemy after Rekkuuzan. You have to use Kokuu Renshoujin before the enemy lands on the ground. This is necessary in connecting Kokuu Renshoujin to Zeppa Juujishou.
- Note 4: The enemy must be close enough to get blowed away by the burst. Use Overlimit as soon as possible, spam the F butto if you have to.
- Note 5: These two artes are the only ones that can chain in the combo while dropping the Overlimit Gauge enough for another Overlimit Lv1 late in the combo.
- Note 6: Only Melee attack B or C will work. Melee attack A will not reach the enemy.
- Note 7: Arte must be done quickly in order to Natalia be the last one to hit the enemy. Use the shortcut for faster and easier input.
- Note 8: If the above steps are done correctly, just before the enemy lands Guy will be able to use another Overlimit to extend the combo further.
- Note 9: Depends on which arte Natalia uses, you may need to change the combo. If Natalia uses a 1-hit arte, you won't be able to use Noble Roar. It's best if Natalia uses Brave Feed.
- Note 10: Quick input in order to this FoF to be possible. You may notice that the enemy will ait-tech but the enemy will not be able to block.
- Requirements:
- Guy's highest hit combo. Can still get more hits if Brave Feed was used by Natalia on the last part instead of Kronos Raid.
- This is a compilation of all the capabilities of Guy's combos as seen on youtube. Minarie 19:55, July 22, 2011 (UTC)
Story Mode[]
Guy has a total of 5 Story Modes, ranging from Easy to Unknown. Note that all modes including and preceding Hard feature opponents that come in "Rounds", meaning that the field, positions, and statistics (HP and otherwise) will reset once an opponent is defeated. Modes after Hard feature opponents that come one after another, meaning that the fields, positions, and statistics of your character will not reset once an opponent has been defeated. However, A portion of your HP is refunded whenever an opponent is defeated in Mania Mode.
Easy[]
- Nanaly Fletch
- Stan Aileron
- Chloe Valens
- Hugo Gilchrist as Enemy; Shing Meteoryte as Ally
Normal[]
Hard[]
- Lloyd Irving
- Yuri Lowell
- Asbel Lhant
- Synch (2 Rounds)
- Barbatos Goetia x2 (Only upon defeat of Synch with a 2-0 record)
Mania[]
- Hugo Gilchrist
- Barbatos Goetia (Upon defeat of Hugo Gilchrist)
- Dhaos (Upon defeat of Barbatos Goetia)
- Gelda Nebilim (Upon defeat of Dhaos)
- Synch (Upon defeat of Gelda Nebilim)
Unknown[]
- Synch
- Hugo Gilchrist (Upon defeat of Synch)
- Gelda Nebilim (Upon defeat of Hugo Gilchrist)
- Barbatos Goetia (Upon defeat of Gelda Nebilim)
- Alexei Dinoia (Upon defeat of Barbatos Goetia)
Unknown 2[]
- Barbatos Goetia
- Mithos Yggdrasill (Upon defeat of Barbatos Goetia)
- Nereid (Upon defeat of Mithos Yggdrasill)
- Kratos Aurion (Upon defeat of Nereid)
- Alexei Dinoia (Appears once Kratos Aurion reaches low HP)
Cut-Ins[]
In ACS, Guy, and his cameo support character Natalia Lanvaldear, has six cut-ins.
- Tales of the Abyss
- Tales of the World: Radiant Mythology 2
- Tales of the Abyss
- Tales of the Abyss
- Tales of the World: Radiant Mythology 3
- Tales of the Abyss (Unused)
Guy's regular cut-in for Houou Tenshouku.
Guy's optional cut-in for Houou Tenshouku. Press down to show.
Guy's regular cut-in for Senpa Shunrenjin.
Natalia's regular cut-in for Noble Roar.
Natalia's first optional cut-in for Noble Roar. Press up to show.
Natalia's second optional cut-in for Noble Roar. Press down to show.