[It's a good job that wielding Masamune effectively requires at least a standard six to eight feet, so that as soon as Sephiroth is ready to deliver his next attack the red glowing in the seconds before the turret's detonation gives him a second longer to jump back.
The blast radius still catches him, propelling him away from the Ultima Weapon itself, but at least the damage isn't very lethal. Not compared to Selphie who he saw land a ways away. Sephiroth is knocked to his knees for the most part and skidded along in the mud but the most damage is really to the state of his uniform.
At least being this far back for a few seconds gives him the wide-angle view that clearly indicates some ominous glowing being charged up in that core potion of the colossus before them. Alongside the physical/magical split that many of the Heroes are quick to take up in response.
The grip around his sword is tightened, and it doesn't take much to glance around for those Esdham warriors nearest his position before launching a Dash more directly for that right side and then opening with a swift flurry of chained attacks. He combines this technique with Excalibur's ending each combination but not so much as to completely exhaust his energy. Combat Mode certainly helps to draw energy out for longer but the last thing Sephiroth wants is to be flash-in-the-pan.
With any luck, those warriors should also take the cue to charge.]
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The blast radius still catches him, propelling him away from the Ultima Weapon itself, but at least the damage isn't very lethal. Not compared to Selphie who he saw land a ways away. Sephiroth is knocked to his knees for the most part and skidded along in the mud but the most damage is really to the state of his uniform.
At least being this far back for a few seconds gives him the wide-angle view that clearly indicates some ominous glowing being charged up in that core potion of the colossus before them. Alongside the physical/magical split that many of the Heroes are quick to take up in response.
The grip around his sword is tightened, and it doesn't take much to glance around for those Esdham warriors nearest his position before launching a Dash more directly for that right side and then opening with a swift flurry of chained attacks. He combines this technique with Excalibur's ending each combination but not so much as to completely exhaust his energy. Combat Mode certainly helps to draw energy out for longer but the last thing Sephiroth wants is to be flash-in-the-pan.
With any luck, those warriors should also take the cue to charge.]