The Bravery system in Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy has undergone significant changes compared to previous installments. In the core gameplay, it is not just a standard attack stat but serves as the "primary resource to achieve victory" in PvPvE scenarios:

1. The Key to Damage

• Normally, bosses are invincible with protective barriers, so players cannot deal direct damage.
• Bravery Points (BP) are required to enter Bravery Burst or Burst Mode upon reaching 9,999 points, the only state that allows players to break the barrier and reduce the boss's health.
• The Burst state remains active as long as players continue using attack skills and ends when the last skill finishes or cooldown prevents continuation, making Bravery management the core gameplay loop.

2. Scoring Mechanics in PvPvE

• Crystal Purification: Players must defeat monsters around a crystal and stand nearby to purify it, granting massive Bravery points to the whole team.
• PvP Bravery Siphoning: Attacking opponents allows players to steal Bravery points, preventing the enemy from reaching their maximum.
• KO Bonus: Eliminating an opponent immediately grants all of their Bravery points to the player.

3. Strategic Team Synergy

• Burst Chain: When team members activate Burst Mode and attack the boss together, damage multiplies massively—a key strategy to win within 5 minutes.
• Support Characters (Team Battery): Characters like Krile or Warrior of Light play a vital role in sharing or granting Bravery points to teammates, accelerating team damage output on the boss.
• Agile Characters (Bravery Thief): Characters like Zidane excel at stealing Bravery points from enemies to disrupt opposing strategies.

In summary, the Bravery system in this game acts as a "team energy gauge", forcing players to balance between controlling PvE zones and interfering with opponents (PvP) to secure the opportunity to deal maximum boss damage as quickly as possible.