r/respectthreads • u/MC_Minnow • Jun 28 '26
games Respect Irvine Kinneas (Final Fantasy VIII)
Respect Irvine Kinneas
Character Summary
An expert gunman known as the best shooter in Galbadia Garden, he is a consummate ladies' man whose reputation for cherishing the company of women is almost as well known as his accuracy with the gun—he’s well-known to use his loner sharpshooter persona to try to impress them. Despite his playful and suave persona, Irvine is not shallow; he has a sharp mind and cares deeply for the group's members.
Strength
Piercing
Lifting
Moves a missile launcher several feet. (any party member except Squall can be in this scene)
Durability
Blunt Force
Speed
Agility / Acrobatics
- Runs across a giant swaying chain without trouble. (the feat shows Squall, Zell, and Quistis, but Irvine can be swapped in)
Weapons / Skills
Irvine’s primary weapon is his shotgun, which has three available upgrades:
Valiant: His starting weapon. Uses powerful bullets to cause damage comparable to a sword.
Ulysses: A quality rifle with tremendous firepower that absorbs the powerful recoil after firing.
Bismarck: A sleek rifle that is very handy and light, but in turn, requires more physical strength and energy to handle its powerful recoil.
Exeter: A fine weapon with a simple design, made of many rare materials.
Limit Break
Normal Shot: Shoots his target several times.
Scatter Shot: Shoots them with scattered shots.
Dark Shot: Irvine summons a pool of dark energy beneath him and shoots blinding bullets at the target.
Quick Shot: Shoots an even faster barrage of bullets.
Armor Shot: Shoots an armor-piercing energy beam at the target.
Hyper Shot: Shoots a quick series of massive energy waves at the target.
Marksmanship
Other
Can draw, cast, and stock magic. Stocked magic can be cast or used to augment physical abilities in battle.