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Irvine Kinneas
Irvine
Job:	SeeD Student/Member
Age:	17
Weapon:	Gun
Height:	6'0"

Irvine Kinneas is one of the main playable characters of Final Fantasy VIII. A trained sharp-shooter from Galbadia Garden, Irvine is the last member to join your group and the only character to exclusively use guns in the game. Irvine is a self-proclaimed ladies man and a loner. Brought up in an orphanage, he has fond memories of his childhood friends, particularly a certain 'Sefie', his best friend. An interesting character, Irvine prefers to keep himself to himself, not talking of his experiences or memories to anyone. He does occasionally show signs of worry and regret, although he soon hides these with a smile and a smooth line. Perhaps he's not as shallow as he seems. Since the SeeD exam can only be taken in Balamb Garden, Irvine is not a qualified SeeD. He is however, fully trained, and a useful ally. His Limit Break, 'Shot' allows the player to select a type of bullet (depending on your inventory) and shoot them by pressing R1 as fast as possible. Many people find 'Quick Shot', using fast ammo, useful throughout the game, while AP Ammo (armour piercing) and Pulse Ammo are useful against tougher enemies, due to the high damage dealt.

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• Guns (FFVIII) - guns used by Irvine