Cloud Strife (Dissidia 012)

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Name Cloud Strife
Original game Final Fantasy VII
Weapon Sword, Greatsword, Katana, Spear
Armor Shields, Bangles, Hats, Helms, Clothing, Light Armor, Large Shields, Chestplates
Base ATK (LV100) 110 (Average)
Base DEF (LV100) 112 (High)
Run Speed 7 (Average)
Dash Speed 77F (Average / Good)
Fall Speed 87F (Below Average)
Fall Speed Ratio After Dodge 39 (Below Average)
Exclusive weapons Buster Sword, Force Stealer, Butterfly Edge, Fenrir

Overview

Cloud Strife (Japanese: クラウド ストライフ) is the main protagonist in Final Fantasy VII. Primarily a close range fighter, Cloud utilises a variety of pokes, projectiles and large sword swings to establish his advantage. Akin to an all-rounder with an emphasis on damage output, Cloud has something for many situations, although his mileage will vary.

Cloud is recommended to players who

  • are new to the game
  • wish to learn more about Duodecim's many gameplay elements with a single, easy to understand character.
  • enjoy doing a lot of damage with a single combo
Strengths Weaknesses
  • Solid, easy and straightforward gameplay with Double Cut pokes, Bravery to HP links and standard-fare movement speed.
  • Ground combat. Firaga, Fire + Climhazzard combo, HP
  • Damage assist combos, wall rush, bravery
  • Good meter build, with Double Cut rewarding good EX and HP links enabling assist meter gains on hit
  • Flexible assist synergy thanks to wall rush potential and Double Cut confirms (with either hit)
  • EX Mode lets Cloud to power through guards with bravery Melee High priority and EX Burst deals more damage the more health he has, one of the most damaging bursts in the game.
  • High base defense of 112 at LV100, reducing bravery damage taken more than majority of the cast
  • Vulnerable HP links can limit Cloud's opportunities for HP damage against characters who can escape with Assist Change more often.
  • LV2 Assist Change can also restrict" Cloud's follow-ups or moment-to-moment interactions.
  • Floaty aerial dodges and lack of a potent dodge coover make air dodging risky for Cloud at higher levels of play
  • Aerial gameplay more linear than grounded. While more than serviceable, optimising his air gameplay requires plenty of micro-optimisations and fundamental skills.
  • Lackluster vertical braveries. While good at hitting from their designated angles, reward on hit, tracking and end lag leave something to be desired.

Bravery Attacks

Ground

Damage multiplier Startup frame Type Priority EX Force Effects CP (Mastered)
7, 13 (20) 13F Physical Melee Low 90 Chase 30 (15)
[Close] Quick slash. Low power, fast execution.

Damage multiplier Startup frame Type Priority EX Force Effects CP (Mastered)
8, 12, 25 (45) 21F Physical Melee Low 30 Wall Rush, Absorb 30 (15)
[Close] Strike with three powerful blows. Sends foe flying.

Damage multiplier Startup frame Type Priority EX Force Effects CP (Mastered)
3 x 4, 8, 15 (35) 27F Physical Melee Low 30 Wall Rush 30 (15)
[Mid] Charging attack. Slow strike, easy to wall rush.

Damage multiplier Startup frame Type Priority EX Force Effects CP (Mastered)
15, 5, 10 (30) 37F Magical Melee Mid (sword), Ranged Low (projectile) 90 Chase 30 (15)
[Mid] Launch shockwave. Fast, but has weak homing.

Damage multiplier Startup frame Type Priority EX Force Effects CP (Mastered)
each (7, 10) 25F Magical Ranged Mid 0 - 30 (15)
[Long] Shoot three fireballs. Short range, but can restrain opponent with explosions.

Damage multiplier Startup frame Type Priority EX Force Effects CP (Mastered)
5 x 3 (15) 25F Magical Ranged Low 0 - 30 (15)
[Long] Hurl fireball. Faster than Fire.

Damage multiplier Startup frame Type Priority EX Force Effects CP (Mastered)
10 25F Magical Ranged Low 0 - 30 (15)
[Long] Hurl fireball. Slowly tracks opponent.

Aerial

Damage multiplier Startup frame Type Priority EX Force Effects CP (Mastered)
5, 10, 25 (40) 21F Physical Melee Low 30 Wall Rush 30 (15)
[Close] Powerful slashes. Change combo with analog stick.

Damage multiplier Startup frame Type Priority EX Force Effects CP (Mastered)
25 25F Physical Melee Low 0 Wall Rush 30 (15)
Diving attack, scooping foe with sword. Useful from above.

Damage multiplier Startup frame Type Priority EX Force Effects CP (Mastered)
3, 1 x 10, 17 (30) 21F Physical Melee Low 33 Wall Rush 30 (15)
Powerful upward lunge. Effective near ceiling.

Damage multiplier Startup frame Type Priority EX Force Effects CP (Mastered)
7, 13 (20) 13F Physical Melee Low 90 Chase 30 (15)
[Close] Quick slash. Low power, fast execution.

HP Attacks

Ground

Damage multiplier Startup frame Type Priority EX Force Effects CP (Mastered)
5, 5 (10) 41F Physical Melee High 30 Wall Rush 30 (15)
[Close] Break through defenses with cross-shaped slashes.

Damage multiplier Startup frame Type Priority EX Force Effects CP (Mastered)
each (10) 21F (up), 81F (down) Magical Ranged Mid (up), Ranged High (down) each 60 - 30 (15)
[Long] Send countless meteors towards opponent.

Damage multiplier Startup frame Type Priority EX Force Effects CP (Mastered)
1 x 4, 2 x 5 (+ = 34) ? Physical Melee High 27 Wall Rush 30 (15)
Branching from Sonic Break. [Combo] A whirlwind of attacks.

Aerial

Damage multiplier Startup frame Type Priority EX Force Effects CP (Mastered)
2, 1 x N (4+) 47F Physical Melee High each 15 Wall Rush 30 (15)
[Close] Midair charge. Effective against any height.

Damage multiplier Startup frame Type Priority EX Force Effects CP (Mastered)
each (10) 21F (up), 81F (down) Magical Ranged Mid (up), Ranged High (down) each 60 - 30 (15)

[Long] Send countless meteors towards opponent.

No horizontal tracking unlike the ground version.

Damage multiplier Startup frame Type Priority EX Force Effects CP (Mastered)
2 x 4, 5, 7 (+ = 35) ? Physical ? 36 Wall Rush 30 (15)
Branching from Slashing Blow. [Combo] Series of speedy slices.

EX Mode: Equipped Ultima Weapon! / The power of mako!

Effects:

  • Regen
  • Critical Boost
  • Ultima Weapon (CRUSH)
  • Ultima Weapon (ATK)

Ultima Weapon (CRUSH)

[Always active while in EX Mode] Each attack becomes even heavier, crushing all attempts at blocking.

All Melee attacks become Melee High priority.

Ultima Weapon (ATK)

[Always active while in EX Mode] The higher the user's HP, the sharper the weapon's blade.

Damage multiplier scales to x1~x2 accordingly to current HP%, round down to nearest integer.

EX Burst: Omnislash

An attack slicing the opponent over and over. Repeatedly press circle to raise the gauge.

Damage multiplier (initial) Damage multiplier (rest) Type
14, 14 (28) 2 x 20 (40) (68 total) Physical

Builds

Builds here.

Stats
HP
CP
BRV
ATK
DEF
LUK
Max Booster
Special Effect:
Equipment
Assist
Weapon
Hand
Head
Body
Accessory 1
Accessory 2
Accessory 3
Accessory 4
Accessory 5
Accessory 6
Accessory 7
Accessory 8
Accessory 9
Accessory 10
Summon

Stats
HP
CP
BRV
ATK
DEF
LUK
Max Booster
Special Effect:
Equipment
Assist
Weapon
Hand
Head
Body
Accessory 1
Accessory 2
Accessory 3
Accessory 4
Accessory 5
Accessory 6
Accessory 7
Accessory 8
Accessory 9
Accessory 10
Summon

Assist

Cloud's assist data.

Type Attack Startup Position Spawn Damage multiplier Effects
BRV Sonic Break 21F Ground Opponent 8, 12, 25 (45) Wall Rush
BRV Slashing Blow 21F Air Opponent 5, 10, 25 (40) Wall Rush
HP Cross-slash 41F Ground Opponent 5, 5 (10) Wall Rush
HP Braver 47F Air Opponent 2, 1 x N (4+) Wall Rush

Cloud works well with tournament viable assists.

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