Versusia is the new DLC character that Cygames announced at EVO2024 and will be releasing on August 20th. I was able to get my hands on her for a while to learn her skillset, and mechanics at EVO. While playing with her I was getting flashbacks & memories of Doromamu from Ultimate Marvel Vs. Capcom 3. And although there was a character resemblance I definitely was able to see the flare Cygames has in this Gran Blue Fantasy world.
The character description states:
” Versusia is an amalgamation of the divine and mortal — the god of destruction manifested in human flesh, indifferent to the Sky Realm and the lives that dwell within. Her purpose is clear: to reset a world plagued by distortions.
Those who would defy her are met with a destructive fate as she mercilessly purges all who stand in her path “
At first glance you can see her immasive stature. Her hair almost hits the healthbar on the top of the screen. Here is a height comparison directly from Cygames:
With that being said, she definitely has a different take from you typical zoner. By adding her unique ability to maintain space, and set up for some very meaty mix-ups. Below is an explanation of her unique ability and skillset list (best I can remenber)
Unique Ability:
Celestrial Dominion: This skill allows her to generate a buff.
* When buffed, this skill can be used after any of the skills below to generate a follow-up attack. All you have to do is press the Unique ability button after any skill.
Skills:
1) Deadly Flare: (Down, Foward + Attack) This move created a full vertical beam projectile (Top to bottom) attack. Each different input would determine if you execute it close, mid, of far screen.
Celestrial Dominion:
* Nirmanarati: This move follows up with a lightning strike to knock the enemy down.
2) Nimbus: (Forward, Down, Forward + Attack) This move is an upward dash attack that can executed in a combo or as an anti-air.
Celestrial Dominion:
* Tushita: This move follows up with a downward dash attack that corner carries your opponent.
3) Samsara: (Down , Back + Attack) This move is a forward dash attack that can be executed mid combo.
Celestrial Dominion:
* Yama – This move follows up with a up close-up fire projectile that sends the opponent full screen.
4) Anitya: (Down, Down + Attack) This move sends a circular and stationed projectile. Each different input would determine if you execute it close, mid, of far screen.
Celestrial Dominion:
* Trayastrimsha – This move follows up with teleport above the enemy that creates a knock down.
SkyBound Arts:
Yomotusu – Powerful attack that can be used with spacing.
Super SkyBound:
Cataclysm – Massive forward spiral attack that follows up with a large explosion.
(Best I remember)
Granblue seems to being going in the right direction with their DLC and although I can definitely seem where the inspiration comes from, it’s a sweet addition! Her stature alone is menacing enough for you to treat likely when playing against her. I look forward to her release next month to do a deeper dive.
