Encounters (Generic)[]
Opponent level >10 lower than Kain[]
You're out of luck.
Do you expect to win?
Neutral[]
All those who challenge me will fall.
I will shoulder the burden.
Have you ridden yourself of regret?
Opponent level >10 higher than Kain[]
Defeat is unacceptable.
Fleeing is not an option.
Kain has low health[]
This, too, is the path I choose!
I walk the path of trials.
Opponent has low health[]
Out of the way.
Are you prepared?
Other[]
Withdraw.
— when fighting an opponent in a tournament battle
Leave this foe to me.
— when fighting a second straight opponent in a tournament battle
Hmph, I'm the trump card.
— when fighting an opponent in a round-robin party battle
I will prevail.
— when last to fight in a round-robin battle
Encounters: Character Specific[]
An impressive will that never wavers...
— Warrior of Light
If I must fight forever, so be it.
— Garland
So you're set on fighting.
— Firion
I will choose whom to serve.
— The Emperor
If you insist, I'll not stop you.
— Onion Knight
My lance shall pierce the dark clouds!
— Cloud of Darkness
I'll not lose to you, Cecil.
— Cecil
I will surpass myself!
— Kain
I will not hesitate.
— Golbez
Surprising, that you would fear the skies...
— Bartz
If my sins were to disappear...
— Exdeath
I can't hand over this lance.
— Gilgamesh
Mistakes must be atoned for.
— Terra
Jesters are such eyesores...
— Kefka
Only one should bear a long shadow.
— Cloud
I see that you will not fall so easily.
— Tifa
A fallen hero, how regrettable...
— Sephiroth
Not the lone wolf, are you?
— Squall
Hard to tell if you are serious.
— Laguna
I've no wish to erase my past.
— Ultimecia
I carry nothing I wouldn't miss.
— Zidane
There's no end to my trials...
— Kuja
Why don't you test your luck against the sun?
— Tidus
Deliver your prayers to heaven.
— Yuna
Confident in aerial combat?
— Jecht
You call yourself a mage?
— Shantotto
Flee if you wish.
— Prishe
Are you aware the skies are merciless?
— Vaan
Just try to pass judgment on me.
— Gabranth
I will show you my strength if you wish.
— Lightning
I will end this all.
— Chaos
A battle with the world on the line... not bad.
— Feral Chaos
If I must fight you then I do so willingly!
— Cosmos
I have my reasons for this.
— Cosmos Warriors
I will not surrender my comrades.
— Chaos Warriors
Battle[]
Got you!
— when using Lance Burst
Wind!
— when using Cyclone
Impale!
— when using Lance Barrage
Cower!
— when using Crashing Dive
Soar!
— when using Celestial Shooter
Here goes!
— when using Jump (short charge)
Flight!
— when using Jump (full charge)
Know my strength!
— when using Dragon's Fang
Lance of the covenant!
— when using Gungnir
Engrave! Dragon's Fang!
— when using Rising Drive
Cross the heavens! Bow down!
— when using Sky Rave
No escape!
— when using an HP attack during Chase
Dragon's gift, to me!
— when activating EX Mode
Rumble!
— when using Lancet
Let me ease your pain. Heavenward!
— when EX Burst begins
I've returned to my senses!
— with alternate EX Burst execution
Dragon's grasp! Surrender yourself!
— when imperfect EX Burst is performed
Dragon's grasp! With all my strength!
— when EX Burst is performed perfectly
You dare?!
— when activating EX Revenge
Hmph, leave it to me.
— when called as an Assist
Victory[]
Turn to dust on this battlefield.
— Neutral
Rest where you lie.
— Neutral
What I begin, I finish.
— Finish with low HP
'Twas a conquest of will.
— Finish with low HP
Dragons, I offer this victory!
— when opponent was stronger (level >10 higher)
I will not forget this.
— when opponent was stronger (level >10 higher)
Your levity is reprehensible.
— when opponent was weaker (level >10 lower)
You are no match for me.
— when opponent was weaker (level >10 lower)
Defeat[]
Do not think this is over...
Have I reached the end...?
I have a quest to see through...!
I was careless...
— when opponent was weaker (level >10 lower)
Unamusing...
— when opponent was weaker (level >10 lower)
I've shamed the dragoons...
— when opponent was stronger (level >10 higher)
Forgive me...!
— when opponent was stronger (level >10 higher)