Final Fantasy VIII - Squall Leonhart

Name: Squall Leonhart
Age: 17
Weapon: Gunblade
Height: 5' 8"
Birthdate: August 23rd
Blood Type: AB
Special Skill: Renzokuken

Squall uses a sword called a Gunblade. This rare weapon takes many, many years to master and is therefore rarely used. Currently, there are only two Gunblade users in Balamb Garden - Squall and his Rival Seifer Almasy.

With the Gunblade, Squall can unleash his special skill, Renzokuken, a deadly series of punishing attacks sometimes followed by a powerful ending move.

In the eyes of others, Squall is seen as a silent, cold person. Having this perceived image is fine by him.

Squall's vital stats by level

LVL HP STR VIT MAG SPR SPD LUCK
1 223 1 1 2 1 20 15
10 616 8 8 8 7 22 16
20 1044 15 14 15 13 24 16
30 1464 21 19 21 18 25 17
40 1877 27 24 27 22 27 18
50 2281 32 28 31 26 29 19
60 2678 36 32 35 29 30 19
70 3067 40 35 39 32 32 20
80 6449 43 37 42 33 34 21
90 3822 46 39 44 35 35 21
100 5187 47 41 45 36 37 22

Using Squall's Gunblade

As Squall attacks an enemy, you can significantly raise the damage caused by the attack by pressing [R1] just before the attack makes contact. The timing can be tricky at first and requires practice to master.



A good audio clue is to listen for the swipe of the Gunblade; when you hear it press [R1].

Squall's Limit Break: Renzokuken

The Renzokuken is a series of Gunblade attacks that cause big damage. When the Limit Break begins, a bar appears at the bottom of the screen. As the light moves across the bar, press [R1] when the light enters the small box near the end.

Pressing [R1] at the right time results in a much stronger attack. If you miss, Squall will still attack but the strength will be much weaker.


This function can be set to Auto in Squall's Status screen if you are not comfortable with pressing [R1]. You can also turn off the indicator box.


At the end of Squall's Renzokuken, an ending move can randomly occur. There are four possible ending moves, which ending move you can get will depend on the weapon Squall is using.

Skill Name Description
Rough Divide Squall finishes his Limit Break by charging at a single enemy and performing a rising slash.
Blasting Zone A column of light shoots out from Squall's Gunblade; which he uses to crush his foes.
Fated Circle After leaping into the air, Squall twists his Gunblade and releases a shockwave of energy that hits all enemies.
Lion Heart Squall knocks a single enemy into the air and then unleashes a devestating flurry of attacks.

Squall's Weapons

Revolver (Basic)

Cost Attack Hit Rate Limit Break Items
100 Gil 11 255 Rough Divide M-Stone Piece x2, Screw x2

Shear Trigger

Cost Attack Hit Rate Limit Break Items
200 Gil 14 255 Rough Divide, Fated Circle Steel Pipe x1, Screw x4

Cutting Trigger

Cost Attack Hit Rate Limit Break Items
400 Gil 18 255 Rough Divide, Fated Circle Mesmerize Blade x1, Screw x8

Flame Sabre

Cost Attack Hit Rate Limit Break Items
600 Gil 20 255 Rough Divide, Fated Circle, Blazing Zone Betrayal Sword x1, Turtle Shell x1, Screw x4

Twin Lance

Cost Attack Hit Rate Limit Break Items
800 Gil 22 255 Rough Divide, Fated Circle, Blazing Zone Chef's Knife x1, Star Fragment x2, Turtle's Shell x1, Screw x8

Lion Heart

Cost Attack Hit Rate Limit Break Items
2000 Gil 30 255 Rough Divide, Fated Circle, Blasting Zone, Lion Heart Adamantine x1, Dragon Fang x4, Pulse Ammo x12

GF Compatibility

GF Base Compatibility
Quezacotl 580
Shiva 570
Ifrit 600
Siren 560
Brothers 576
Diablos 660
Carbuncle 580
Leviathan 620
Pandemona 570
Cerberus 640
Alexander 580
Doomtrain 540
Bahamut 520
Cactuar 580
Tonberry 540
Eden 480