Black Mage

Black Mage is a recurring Job Class from the Final Fantasy games, who can cast offensive spells, but but with weak combat skills and poor stamina. Black Mage is an expert in Black Magic, which involves both casting destructive doomsdays spells, and many negative 'side effects' (poison, sleep, slow etc.). The Black Mage that appears in Super Smash Flash 2 is the one from Final Fantasy I (also known as 'the original Final Fantasy').

Character description
(Note that since every character in Final Fantasy I is optional, as you can customize your own team, it is possible to complete the story without Black Mage).

Final Fantasy takes place in an unnamed fantasy world with three large continents. The world's elemental powers are determined by the state of four glowing crystals ("orbs" in the original North American localization), each governing one of the four classical elements: earth, fire, water, and wind. The game begins with the appearance of the four youthful Warriors of Light, the story's protagonists. The Warriors of Light each carry a darkened crystal, one of each element. They arrive at Cornelia, a powerful kingdom that has just witnessed the kidnapping of its princess, Sarah, by a rogue knight named Garland who wants to conquer the kingdom. The Warriors of Light travel to the ruined Chaos Shrine in the corner of Cornelia, defeat Garland, and return Princess Sarah home. The grateful King of Cornelia builds a bridge that enables the Warriors of Light passage east of the country. After this, the 'true game' begins and the Light Warriors embark on a dozen of quests to obtain the crystals, and save the world from a certain doom. They come accors various fiends (these fiends can also be seen in the stage Chaos Shrine) who are responsible for the critical state of the planet, and eventually they meet Chaos, who serves as the game's Final Boss.

In Super Smash Flash 2
Black Mage appears in SSF2 as an unexpected character. Released at 0.7, Black Mage was the first unannounced character to appear in SSF2. He mainly uses devastating Black Magic to combat his opponents, but as an extra, he also uses Summon Magic, as seen in his 'Goblin Punch' and 'Chocobo Dash attacks'.

It is confirmed that in later demos, Black Mage will be a starting character.



Normal Ground Moves

 * Standard Attack 1: Punches forward with the right hand. 4%
 * Standard Attack 2: Punches forward with the left hand. 6%
 * Downward Tilt: Takes a knife and stabs it forward. 12%
 * Downward Smash: Uses Blizzaga magic onto the floor, hitting both sides. 13% both sides uncharged, 19% both sides fully charged.
 * Forward Tilt: Swings his staff forwards. 12%
 * Forward Smash: Uses Thundaga to hit anyone in front of him. 17% uncharged, 24% fully charged.
 * Upward Tilt: Goblin Punches upwards. 9%
 * Upward Smash: Preforms a quick uppercut while using Firaga magic. 15% uncharged, 21% fully charged.
 * Dash Attack: Uses Chocobo Dash. 10%

Aerial Attacks

 * Neutral Aerial: Spins around in a great fireball. Each successive hit does 2%.
 * Forward Aerial: Preforms a 'Chocobo kick.' 12%
 * Backward Aerial: Slashes his knife behind him. 10%
 * Upward Aerial: Uses 'Flood' magic to attack upwards. Each successive hit does 1%.
 * Downward Aerial: Smashes downdwards with a scythe. 15%

Grabs & Throws

 * Grab: The Black Mage grabs the opponent.
 * Pummel: Stabs opponent. 3%
 * Forward Throw: Levitates the opponent up, then hurls them forwards. 12%
 * Backward Throw: Pushes the opponent backwards, then stabs them with his knife. 14%
 * Upward Throw: His hat changes into a Cactuar and it uses '1000 Needles'. First 8 hits do 1%, last hit does 2%.
 * Downward Throw: Uses 'Bio magic' to poison the opponent with his staff. First 2 hits do 2%. 2nd hit does 1%, final hit does 4%. The opponent then gradually takes 1% of damage for a short time.

Other

 * Ledge Attack: Stabs forwards with his staff. 8%

Misc.

 * Entrance: Gets chosen from a list of playable characters.
 * Taunt: Spins and raises hand into the air.
 * Revival platform: A platform with the words "Life 2" on it.
 * Wins: Same as taunt.
 * Loses: Covers face with cloak.

Role in The Flash Of Shadows
Currently unknown.

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