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[[Category:Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy]]
[[Category:Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy]]
{{012CharNavCod}}


{{CharacterInfo
{{CharacterInfo
|portrait=https://resources.dissidia.wiki/ddff/portraits/ddff-port-cod.png
|name=Cloud of Darkness (暗闇の雲)
|name=Cloud of Darkness (暗闇の雲)
|origin=Final Fantasy III
|origin=Final Fantasy III
|weapon=Poles, Rods, Staves, Thrown Weapons
|armor=Bangles, Clothing, Hats, Hairpins, Robes
|atk=109 (Low)
|atk=109 (Low)
|def=111 (Average)
|def=111 (Average)
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|fall=109 (Very Slow)
|fall=109 (Very Slow)
|fallr=45 (Slowest)
|fallr=45 (Slowest)
|fastestbrv=13F (Tentacle starters)
|fastesthp=39F (Anti-Air P. Beam)
|1hithp=Yes (Multiple)
|hplinks=Yes (Combos only)
|cmdblock=Yes (Wrath P. Beam)
|weapon=Poles, Rods, Staves, Thrown Weapons
|armor=Bangles, Clothing, Hats, Hairpins, Robes
|exclusives=Calcite Staff, Bizarre Staff, Everdark
|exclusives=Calcite Staff, Bizarre Staff, Everdark
|unlock=
|alignment=Chaos
|vajp=[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Masako_Ikeda Masako Ikeda]
|vaeng=[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laura_Bailey Laura Bailey]
}}
}}
== Overview ==
Cloud of Darkness is a playable character in Dissidia 012.


{{ProConTable
{{ProConTable
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|cons=
|cons=
}}
}}
== Overview ==
Cloud of Darkness is a playable character in Dissidia 012.


== Bravery Attacks ==
== Bravery Attacks ==


=== Ground ===
All tentacle starters share the following properties. Each bravery attack follows through a three-part attack sequence that can be cancelled into a different followup. The followup depends on how many times Cloud of Darkness attacked during the animation (1 time, 2 times etc.).
 
All tentacle starters share the following properties. Each bravery attack follows through a three-part attack sequence that can be cancelled into a different followup depending how many times Cloud of Darkness attacked prior to the followup.


{{AbilityInfo
{{AbilityInfo
|damage=7, 7, 7 (21)
|damage='''21''' (7, 7, 7)
|startup=13F / 33F / 53F
|startup=13F / 33F / 53F
|type=Physical
|type=Physical
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|ex=each 9
|ex=each 9
|effect=--
|effect=--
|cp=(30)
}}
}}


=== Ground ===


<tabber>
<tabber>
|-|Tentacle of Pain=
|-|Tentacle of Pain=
{{AbilityInfoCoD
 
|damage1=8, 8, 14 (30)
{{AbilityInfo3
|ver1=Followup 1
|damage1='''30''' (8, 8, 14)
|startup1=+4F
|startup1=+4F
|type1=Physical
|type1=Physical
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|ex1=90
|ex1=90
|effect1=Chase
|effect1=Chase
|cp1=--
|cancels1=Dodge
|damage2=12x4 (48)
|asthit1=
|gametext=Omni-range tentacle attack. <br>Change combo with input timing.
|level=1
|ap=120
|cp=?? (30)
|ver2=Followup 2
|damage2='''48''' (12 x 4)
|startup2=+4F
|startup2=+4F
|type2=Physical
|type2=Physical
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|ex2=0
|ex2=0
|effect2=Wall Rush
|effect2=Wall Rush
|cp2=--
|cancels2=Dodge
|damage3=4x3 (12)
|asthit2=
|ver3=Followup 3
|damage3='''12''' (4 x 3)
|startup3=+34F
|startup3=+34F
|type3=Magical
|type3=Magical
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|ex3=0
|ex3=0
|effect3=--
|effect3=--
|cp3=--
|cancels3=Dodge
|asthit3=
|image=https://dissidia.wiki/images/2/2c/Brv_cloud_of_darkness_tentacle_of_pain_1st.jpeg
|imgpos=44%
}}
}}
''Omni-range tentacle attack. Change combo with input timing.''
 
<gallery mode="packed" widths=160 heights=170>
File:Brv_cloud_of_darkness_tentacle_of_pain_atk1.jpeg|Followup 1 (3 Bites) <br>"Devour!"
File:Brv_cloud_of_darkness_tentacle_of_pain_atk2.jpeg|Followup 2 (Push) <br>"Attack!"
File:Brv_cloud_of_darkness_tentacle_of_pain_atk3.jpeg|Followup 3 (Bolt) <br>"Bite!"
</gallery>


|-|Tentacle of Spite=
|-|Tentacle of Spite=
{{AbilityInfoCoD
 
|damage1=28
{{AbilityInfo3
|ver1=Followup 1
|damage1='''28'''
|startup1=+4F
|startup1=+4F
|type1=Physical
|type1=Physical
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|ex1=0
|ex1=0
|effect1=Wall Rush
|effect1=Wall Rush
|cp1=--
|cancels1=Dodge
|damage2=3x8, 16 (40)
|asthit1=
|gametext=Omni-range tentacle attack. <br>Change combo with input timing.
|level=13
|ap=120
|cp=60 (30)
|ver2=Followup 2
|damage2='''40''' (3 x 8, 16)
|startup2=+8F
|startup2=+8F
|type2=Physical
|type2=Physical
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|ex2=84
|ex2=84
|effect2=--
|effect2=--
|cp2=--
|cancels2=Dodge
|damage3=3x6 (18)
|asthit2=
|ver3=Followup 3
|damage3='''18''' (3 x 6)
|startup3=+12F
|startup3=+12F
|type3=Magical
|type3=Magical
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|ex3=0
|ex3=0
|effect3=--
|effect3=--
|cp3=--
|cancels3=Dodge
|asthit3=
|image=https://dissidia.wiki/images/e/eb/Brv_cloud_of_darkness_tentacle_of_spite_1st.jpeg
|imgpos=60%
}}
}}
''Omni-range tentacle attack. Change combo with input timing.''
 
<gallery mode="packed" widths=160 heights=170>
File:Brv_cloud_of_darkness_tentacle_of_spite_atk1.jpeg|Followup 1 (Swipe) <br>"Go!"
File:Brv_cloud_of_darkness_tentacle_of_spite_atk2.jpeg|Followup 2 (Spin) <br>"Surrender!"
File:Brv_cloud_of_darkness_tentacle_of_spite_atk3.jpeg|Followup 3 (Orb) <br>"Repent!"
</gallery>


</tabber>
</tabber>
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|-|Tentacle of Suffering=
|-|Tentacle of Suffering=
{{AbilityInfoCoD
 
|damage1=30
{{AbilityInfo3
|ver1=Followup 1
|damage1='''30'''
|startup1=+2F
|startup1=+2F
|type1=Physical
|type1=Physical
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|ex1=60
|ex1=60
|effect1=Chase
|effect1=Chase
|cp1=--
|cancels1=Dodge
|damage2=3x10, 10 (40)
|asthit1=
|gametext=Omni-range tentacle attack. <br>Change combo with input timing.
|level=1
|ap=120
|cp=60 (30)
|ver2=Followup 2
|damage2='''40''' (3 x 10, 10)
|startup2=+4F
|startup2=+4F
|type2=Physical
|type2=Physical
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|ex2=90
|ex2=90
|effect2=--
|effect2=--
|cp2=--
|cancels2=Dodge
|asthit2=
|ver3=Followup 3
|damage3=each (8)
|damage3=each (8)
|startup3=+12F
|startup3=+12F
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|ex3=0
|ex3=0
|effect3=--
|effect3=--
|cp3=--
|cancels3=Dodge
|asthit3=
|image=https://dissidia.wiki/images/2/2d/Brv_cloud_of_darkness_tentacle_of_suffering_1st.jpeg
|imgpos=45%
}}
}}
''Omni-range tentacle attack. Change combo with input timing.''
 
<gallery mode="packed" widths=160 heights=170>
File:Brv_cloud_of_darkness_tentacle_of_suffering_atk1.jpeg|Followup 1 (Thrust) <br>"Go!"
File:Brv_cloud_of_darkness_tentacle_of_suffering_atk2.jpeg|Followup 2 (360°) <br>"Thrash about!"
File:Brv_cloud_of_darkness_tentacle_of_suffering_atk3.jpeg|Followup 3 (2 Balls) <br>"Assault!"
</gallery>


|-|Tentacle of Scorn=
|-|Tentacle of Scorn=
{{AbilityInfoCoD
 
|damage1=10, 20 (30)
{{AbilityInfo3
|ver1=Followup 1
|damage1='''30''' (10, 20)
|startup1=+10F
|startup1=+10F
|type1=Physical
|type1=Physical
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|ex1=30
|ex1=30
|effect1=Wall Rush
|effect1=Wall Rush
|cp1=--
|cancels1=
|damage2=28
|asthit1=
|gametext=Omni-range tentacle attack.<br> Change combo with input timing.
|level=27
|ap=120
|cp=60 (30)
|ver2=Followup 2
|damage2='''28'''
|startup2=+10F
|startup2=+10F
|type2=Physical
|type2=Physical
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|ex2=0
|ex2=0
|effect2=Wall Rush
|effect2=Wall Rush
|cp2=--
|cancels2=
|asthit2=
|ver3=Followup 3
|damage3=each (3)
|damage3=each (3)
|startup3=+10F
|startup3=+10F
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|ex3=0
|ex3=0
|effect3=--
|effect3=--
|cp3=--
|cancels3=
|asthit3=
|image=https://dissidia.wiki/images/b/ba/Brv_cloud_of_darkness_tentacle_of_scorn_1st.jpeg
|imgpos=60%
}}
}}
''Omni-range tentacle attack. Change combo with input timing.''
 
<gallery mode="packed" widths=160 heights=170>
File:Brv_cloud_of_darkness_tentacle_of_scorn_atk1.jpeg|Followup 1 (2 Hits) <br>"Devour!"
File:Brv_cloud_of_darkness_tentacle_of_scorn_atk2.jpeg|Followup 2 (Vertical) <br>"Attack!"
File:Brv_cloud_of_darkness_tentacle_of_scorn_atk3.jpeg|Followup 3 (Projectiles) <br>"Assault!"
</gallery>


</tabber>
</tabber>
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|-|[Anti-air] Particle Beam=
|-|[Anti-air] Particle Beam=
{{AbilityInfo
{{AbilityInfo
|damage=1x9 (9)
|damage=1 x 9 (9)
|startup=39F
|startup=39F
|type=Magical
|type=Magical
|priority=Ranged High
|priority=Ranged High
|ex=87
|ex=87
|effect=--
|effect=-
|cp=30 (15)
|cp=30 (15)
|image=https://dissidia.wiki/images/1/1c/Hp_cloud_of_darkness_anti_air_1.jpeg
|imgpos=
|cancels=
|asthit=
|level=
|ap=
|gametext=[Close] Fire columns of darkness around self. <br>Short range, fast deployment.
}}
}}
''[Close] Fire columns of darkness around self. Short range, fast deployment.''
 


|-|[Wide-Angle] Particle Beam=
|-|[Wide-Angle] Particle Beam=
{{AbilityInfo
{{AbilityInfo
|damage=--
|damage=-
|startup=61F
|startup=61F
|type=--
|type=-
|priority=Ranged High
|priority=Ranged High
|ex=0
|ex=0
|effect=Wall Rush
|effect=Wall Rush
|cp=30 (15)
|cp=30 (15)
|image=https://dissidia.wiki/images/2/2b/Hp_cloud_of_darkness_wide_angle.jpeg
|imgpos=
|cancels=
|asthit=
|level=
|ap=
|gametext=[Long] Fire wall of force straight ahead. <br>Great vs. flank attacks.
}}
}}
''[Long] Fire wall of force straight ahead. Great vs. flank attacks.''
 


|-|[Long-Range] Particle Beam=
|-|[Long-Range] Particle Beam=
{{AbilityInfo
{{AbilityInfo
|damage=--
|damage=-
|startup=83F
|startup=83F
|type=--
|type=-
|priority=Ranged High
|priority=Ranged High
|ex=each 30
|ex=each 30
|effect=--
|effect=-
|cp=30 (15)
|cp=30 (15)
|image=https://dissidia.wiki/images/c/c8/Hp_cloud_of_darkness_long_range_1.jpeg
|imgpos=
|cancels=
|asthit=
|level=
|ap=
|gametext=[Long] Fire force bursts at foe. <br>Slow start, homes for long time.
}}
}}
''[Long] Fire force bursts at foe. Slow start, homes for long time.''
 
[[File:Hp_cloud_of_darkness_long_range_2.jpeg|thumb|Long-Range Particle Beam covers most of Order's Sanctuary's length.]]


|-|[Feint] Particle Beam=
|-|[Feint] Particle Beam=
{{AbilityInfo
{{AbilityInfo
|damage=--
|damage=-
|startup=61F
|startup=61F
|type=--
|type=-
|priority=Ranged High
|priority=Ranged High
|ex=0
|ex=0
|effect=Wall Rush, Dodge
|effect=Wall Rush, Dodge
|cp=30 (15)
|cp=30 (15)
|image=https://dissidia.wiki/images/a/ad/Hp_cloud_of_darkness_feint_1.jpeg
|imgpos=
|cancels=
|asthit=
|level=
|ap=
|gametext=[Dodge] Hide, then fire beam cannon. <br>Evades on start.
}}
}}
''[Dodge] Hide, then fire beam cannon. Evades on start.''
 
[[File:Hp_cloud_of_darkness_feint_2.jpeg|thumb|Reposition...]]
 
[[File:Hp_cloud_of_darkness_feint_3.jpeg|thumb|... and strike back!]]


|-|[Wrath] Particle Beam (ground)=
|-|[Wrath] Particle Beam (ground)=
{{AbilityInfo
{{AbilityInfo
|damage=1x9 (9)
|damage=1 x 9 (9)
|startup= 1F~13F (Block), ~56F (missed block recovery), 45F (counter attack)
|startup= 1F~13F (Block), ~56F (missed block recovery), 45F (counter attack)
|type=Magical
|type=Magical
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|effect=Block
|effect=Block
|cp=30 (15)
|cp=30 (15)
|image=https://dissidia.wiki/images/7/7f/Hp_cloud_of_darkness_wrath_g_1.jpeg
|imgpos=55%
|cancels=
|asthit=
|level=
|ap=
|gametext=[Block] Create force shield. <br>If block succeeds, attacks HP.
}}
}}
''[Block] Create force shield. If block succeeds, attacks HP.''
 
[[File:Hp_cloud_of_darkness_wrath_g_2.jpeg|thumb|Wrath can block attacks...]]
 
[[File:Hp_cloud_of_darkness_wrath_g_3.jpeg|thumb|... and spawns a multi-hit beam at the opponent's location when succeeds. Staggers low / mid priority melee attacks.]]


</tabber>
</tabber>
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|-|Aura Ball=
|-|Aura Ball=
{{AbilityInfo
{{AbilityInfo
|damage=--
|damage=-
|startup=63F / 73F *1
|startup=63F / 73F *1
|type=--
|type=-
|priority=Ranged High
|priority=Ranged High
|ex=each 60
|ex=each 60
|effect=--
|effect=-
|cp=30 (15)
|cp=30 (15)
|image=https://dissidia.wiki/images/9/97/Hp_cloud_of_darkness_aura_ball_1.jpeg
|imgpos=
|cancels=
|asthit=
|level=
|ap=
|gametext=[Close] Detonated force sphere. Charge to <br>create multiple balls; can aim with the analog stick.
}}
}}
''[Close] Detonated force sphere. Charge to create multiple balls; can aim with the analog stick.''


* When charging, hitbox appears in 3 frames after button release.
* When charging, hitbox appears in 3 frames after button release.


|-|[O-form] Particle Beam=
[[File:Hp_cloud_of_darkness_aura_ball_2.jpeg|thumb|Up to 5 Aura Balls can be out when Square {{pspsqu}} is held.]]
 
[[File:Hp_cloud_of_darkness_aura_ball_3.jpeg|thumb|All Aura Balls detonate at once when Square {{pspsqu}} is released.]]
 
|-|[0-form] Particle Beam=
{{AbilityInfo
{{AbilityInfo
|damage=2x8 (16)
|damage=2 x 8 (16)
|startup=63F
|startup=63F
|type=Magical
|type=Magical
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|effect=Wall Rush
|effect=Wall Rush
|cp=30 (15)
|cp=30 (15)
|image=https://dissidia.wiki/images/7/72/Hp_cloud_of_darkness_0_form.jpeg
|imgpos=60%
|cancels=
|asthit=
|level=
|ap=
|gametext=[Mid] Fire huge particle beam. <br>Very accurate and powerful.
}}
}}
''[Mid] Fire huge particle beam. Very accurate and powerful.''
 


|-|[Fusillade] Particle Beam=
|-|[Fusillade] Particle Beam=
{{AbilityInfo
{{AbilityInfo
|damage=--
|damage=-
|startup=83F
|startup=83F
|type=--
|type=-
|priority=Ranged High
|priority=Ranged High
|ex=0
|ex=0
|effect=Wall Rush
|effect=Wall Rush
|cp=30 (15)
|cp=30 (15)
|image=https://dissidia.wiki/images/3/3c/Hp_cloud_of_darkness_fusillade_1.jpeg
|imgpos=55%
|cancels=
|asthit=
|level=
|ap=
|gametext=[Long] Salvo of force bursts. <br>Ends if they hit the ground.
}}
}}
''[Long] Salvo of force bursts. Ends if they hit the ground.''
 
[[File:Hp_cloud_of_darkness_fusillade_2.jpeg|thumb|Projectiles pursue the opponent briefly afterwards.]]


|-|[Wrath] Particle Beam (midair)=
|-|[Wrath] Particle Beam (midair)=
{{AbilityInfo
{{AbilityInfo
|damage=1x9 (9)
|damage=1 x 9 (9)
|startup= 1F~13F (Block), ~56F (missed block recovery), 45F (counter attack)
|startup= 1F~13F (Block), ~56F (missed block recovery), 45F (counter attack)
|type=Magical
|type=Magical
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|effect=Block
|effect=Block
|cp=30 (15)
|cp=30 (15)
|image=https://dissidia.wiki/images/4/4a/Hp_cloud_of_darkness_wrath_A_1.jpeg
|imgpos=
|cancels=
|asthit=
|level=
|ap=
|gametext=[Block] Create force of shield. <br>If block succeeds, attacks HP.
}}
}}
''[Block] Create force of shield. If block succeeds, attacks HP.''
 
[[File:Hp_cloud_of_darkness_wrath_A_2.jpeg|thumb|Wrath also works on projectiles, e.g. '''[[Warrior_of_Light_(Dissidia_012)#Red_Fang-0|Red Fang]]'''. Ground and midair versions can do this.]]
 


</tabber>
</tabber>


== EX Mode ==
== EX Mode: Flood of Darkness! ==
Effects:
Effects:
* Regen
* Regen
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=== Null Particle Beam ===
=== Null Particle Beam ===
{{image|https://dissidia.wiki/images/3/3c/Ex_mode_cloud_of_darkness.jpeg}}
''[Always active while in EX Mode] The recovery time after all attacks can be cancelled by performing an HP attack.''
''[Always active while in EX Mode] The recovery time after all attacks can be cancelled by performing an HP attack.''


=== EX Burst: Ultra Particle Beam ===
=== EX Burst: Ultra Particle Beam ===
''A particle beam that leaves only dust in its wake. Fill the gauge by ppressing circle. Release when it reaches 120%.''
 
{{image|https://dissidia.wiki/images/9/9f/Ex_burst_cloud_of_darkness.jpeg}}
 
''A particle beam that leaves only dust in its wake. Fill the gauge by pressing circle. Release when it reaches 120%.''


{{burst
{{burst
|damage1=2x4 (8)
|damage1=2 x 4 (8)
|damage2=7x14 (106 total)
|damage2=7 x 14 (106 total)
|type=Magical
|type=Magical
}}
}}
== Combos ==
=== Solo ===
=== Assist ===


== Builds ==
== Builds ==
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<tabber>
<tabber>
|-|Build #1=
|-|Damage (Seal of Lufenia)=
{{Build
{{Build
|hp=
|hp=11799
|cp=
|cp=495
|brv=
|brv=957
|atk=
|atk=179
|def=
|def=182
|luk=
|luk=61
|booster=
|booster=x1.3
|setbonus=
|setbonus=Seal of Lufenia
|ast=
|ast={{012jec}}
|wpn=
|wpn=Cleaver
|hand=
|hand=Lufenian Dirk {{equip}}
|head=
|head=Lufenian Headband {{equip}}
|armor=
|armor=Lufenian Vest {{equip}}
|acc1=
|acc1={{accbas}} Hyper Ring
|acc2=
|acc2={{accbas}} Battle Hammer
|acc3=
|acc3={{accboo}} Pre-EX Revenge
|acc4=
|acc4={{accsp}} Green Gem
|acc5=
|acc5={{accsp}} White Gem
|acc6=
|acc6={{accsp}} Hero's Spirit
|acc7=
|acc7={{accsp}} Hero's Essence
|acc8=
|acc8={{accsp}} Tenacious Attacker
|acc9=
|acc9={{accsp}} Glutton
|acc10=
|acc10={{accsp}} Miracle Shoes
|summon=
|summon=None
}}
}}
Equip Master Guardsman extra ability. Stack up extra abilities that raise critical hit rate.


|-|Build #2=
|-|Build #2=
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== Assist ==
== Assist ==


Cloud of Darkness' assist data.
=== Synergies ===
 
{{012kuja}}, {{012jec}} and {{012exd}} assists are good.
 
=== Cloud of Darkness Assist Data ===


{{012Assist
{{012Assist
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|position1=Ground
|position1=Ground
|spawn1=Opponent
|spawn1=Opponent
|damage1=7, 7, 12x4 (62)
|damage1=7, 7, 12 x 4 (62)
|effect1=Wall Rush
|effect1=Wall Rush
|type2=BRV
|type2=BRV
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|position2=Air
|position2=Air
|spawn2=Opponent
|spawn2=Opponent
|damage2=3x10, 10 (40)
|damage2=3 x 10, 10 (40)
|effect2=Chase
|effect2=Chase
|type3=HP
|type3=HP
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|position3=Ground
|position3=Ground
|spawn3=Opponent
|spawn3=Opponent
|damage3=1x9 (9)
|damage3=1 x 9 (9)
|effect3=Chase
|effect3=Chase
|type4=HP
|type4=HP
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}}
}}


Kuja and Exdeath assist are good.
=== Assist Overview ===
 
== References ==
<references />
 
{{navbox012}}
 
{{roadmap012cod}}

Latest revision as of 02:17, 29 April 2026


Cloud of Darkness
General Starter Guide Combos Strategy Frame Data
Matchups Builds Match Videos Gallery Resources




Info
Name Cloud of Darkness (暗闇の雲)
Original game Final Fantasy III
Base ATK (LV100) 109 (Low)
Base DEF (LV100) 111 (Average)
Run Speed 9 (Slow)
Dash Speed 85 (Slow)
Fall Speed 109 (Very Slow)
Fall Speed Ratio After Dodge 45 (Slowest)
Fastest BRV 13F (Tentacle starters)
Fastest HP 39F (Anti-Air P. Beam)
1-Hit HP Yes (Multiple)
HP Links Yes (Combos only)
Command Block Yes (Wrath P. Beam)
Weapon Poles, Rods, Staves, Thrown Weapons
Armor Bangles, Clothing, Hats, Hairpins, Robes
Exclusive weapons Calcite Staff, Bizarre Staff, Everdark
Unlock
Alignment Chaos
Voice Actor (JP) Masako Ikeda
Voice Actor (ENG) Laura Bailey


Overview

Cloud of Darkness is a playable character in Dissidia 012.

Strengths Weaknesses


Bravery Attacks

All tentacle starters share the following properties. Each bravery attack follows through a three-part attack sequence that can be cancelled into a different followup. The followup depends on how many times Cloud of Darkness attacked during the animation (1 time, 2 times etc.).

Base Damage 21 (7, 7, 7)
Startup Frame 13F / 33F / 53F
Damage Type Physical
Priority Melee Low
EX Force each 9
Effects --
Cancels
Assist Gain (Hit)
CP (Mastered)
Unlocked at
level 		Mastered at
AP


Ground

Followup 1 Followup 2 Followup 3
Base Damage 30 (8, 8, 14) 48 (12 x 4) 12 (4 x 3)
Startup Frame +4F +4F +34F
Damage Type Physical Physical Magical
Priority Melee Low Melee Low Ranged Low
EX Force 90 0 0
Effects Chase Wall Rush --
Cancels Dodge Dodge Dodge
Assist Gain (Hit)
CP (Mastered) ?? (30)
Omni-range tentacle attack.
Change combo with input timing. 		Unlocked at
level 1 		Mastered at
120 AP


  • Followup 1 (3 Bites) "Devour!"

    Followup 1 (3 Bites)
    "Devour!"

  • Followup 2 (Push) "Attack!"

    Followup 2 (Push)
    "Attack!"

  • Followup 3 (Bolt) "Bite!"

    Followup 3 (Bolt)
    "Bite!"

Followup 1 Followup 2 Followup 3
Base Damage 28 40 (3 x 8, 16) 18 (3 x 6)
Startup Frame +4F +8F +12F
Damage Type Physical Physical Magical
Priority Melee Low Melee Mid Ranged Mid
EX Force 0 84 0
Effects Wall Rush -- --
Cancels Dodge Dodge Dodge
Assist Gain (Hit)
CP (Mastered) 60 (30)
Omni-range tentacle attack.
Change combo with input timing. 		Unlocked at
level 13 		Mastered at
120 AP


  • Followup 1 (Swipe) "Go!"

    Followup 1 (Swipe)
    "Go!"

  • Followup 2 (Spin) "Surrender!"

    Followup 2 (Spin)
    "Surrender!"

  • Followup 3 (Orb) "Repent!"

    Followup 3 (Orb)
    "Repent!"

Aerial

Followup 1 Followup 2 Followup 3
Base Damage 30 40 (3 x 10, 10) each (8)
Startup Frame +2F +4F +12F
Damage Type Physical Physical Magical
Priority Melee Low Melee Low Ranged Low
EX Force 60 90 0
Effects Chase -- --
Cancels Dodge Dodge Dodge
Assist Gain (Hit)
CP (Mastered) 60 (30)
Omni-range tentacle attack.
Change combo with input timing. 		Unlocked at
level 1 		Mastered at
120 AP


  • Followup 1 (Thrust) "Go!"

    Followup 1 (Thrust)
    "Go!"

  • Followup 2 (360°) "Thrash about!"

    Followup 2 (360°)
    "Thrash about!"

  • Followup 3 (2 Balls) "Assault!"

    Followup 3 (2 Balls)
    "Assault!"

Followup 1 Followup 2 Followup 3
Base Damage 30 (10, 20) 28 each (3)
Startup Frame +10F +10F +10F
Damage Type Physical Physical Magical
Priority Melee Low Melee Low Ranged Low
EX Force 30 0 0
Effects Wall Rush Wall Rush --
Cancels
Assist Gain (Hit)
CP (Mastered) 60 (30)
Omni-range tentacle attack.
Change combo with input timing. 		Unlocked at
level 27 		Mastered at
120 AP


  • Followup 1 (2 Hits) "Devour!"

    Followup 1 (2 Hits)
    "Devour!"

  • Followup 2 (Vertical) "Attack!"

    Followup 2 (Vertical)
    "Attack!"

  • Followup 3 (Projectiles) "Assault!"

    Followup 3 (Projectiles)
    "Assault!"

HP Attacks

Ground

Base Damage 1 x 9 (9)
Startup Frame 39F
Damage Type Magical
Priority Ranged High
EX Force 87
Effects -
Cancels
Assist Gain (Hit)
CP (Mastered) 30 (15)
[Close] Fire columns of darkness around self.
Short range, fast deployment. 		Unlocked at
level 		Mastered at
AP

Base Damage -
Startup Frame 61F
Damage Type -
Priority Ranged High
EX Force 0
Effects Wall Rush
Cancels
Assist Gain (Hit)
CP (Mastered) 30 (15)
[Long] Fire wall of force straight ahead.
Great vs. flank attacks. 		Unlocked at
level 		Mastered at
AP

Base Damage -
Startup Frame 83F
Damage Type -
Priority Ranged High
EX Force each 30
Effects -
Cancels
Assist Gain (Hit)
CP (Mastered) 30 (15)
[Long] Fire force bursts at foe.
Slow start, homes for long time. 		Unlocked at
level 		Mastered at
AP


Long-Range Particle Beam covers most of Order's Sanctuary's length.

Base Damage -
Startup Frame 61F
Damage Type -
Priority Ranged High
EX Force 0
Effects Wall Rush, Dodge
Cancels
Assist Gain (Hit)
CP (Mastered) 30 (15)
[Dodge] Hide, then fire beam cannon.
Evades on start. 		Unlocked at
level 		Mastered at
AP


Reposition...
... and strike back!

Base Damage 1 x 9 (9)
Startup Frame 1F~13F (Block), ~56F (missed block recovery), 45F (counter attack)
Damage Type Magical
Priority Block High / Ranged High
EX Force 87
Effects Block
Cancels
Assist Gain (Hit)
CP (Mastered) 30 (15)
[Block] Create force shield.
If block succeeds, attacks HP. 		Unlocked at
level 		Mastered at
AP


Wrath can block attacks...
... and spawns a multi-hit beam at the opponent's location when succeeds. Staggers low / mid priority melee attacks.

Aerial

Base Damage -
Startup Frame 63F / 73F *1
Damage Type -
Priority Ranged High
EX Force each 60
Effects -
Cancels
Assist Gain (Hit)
CP (Mastered) 30 (15)
[Close] Detonated force sphere. Charge to
create multiple balls; can aim with the analog stick. 		Unlocked at
level 		Mastered at
AP


  • When charging, hitbox appears in 3 frames after button release.
Up to 5 Aura Balls can be out when Square ddff-icon-button-square.png is held.
All Aura Balls detonate at once when Square ddff-icon-button-square.png is released.

Base Damage 2 x 8 (16)
Startup Frame 63F
Damage Type Magical
Priority Melee High
EX Force 24
Effects Wall Rush
Cancels
Assist Gain (Hit)
CP (Mastered) 30 (15)
[Mid] Fire huge particle beam.
Very accurate and powerful. 		Unlocked at
level 		Mastered at
AP

Base Damage -
Startup Frame 83F
Damage Type -
Priority Ranged High
EX Force 0
Effects Wall Rush
Cancels
Assist Gain (Hit)
CP (Mastered) 30 (15)
[Long] Salvo of force bursts.
Ends if they hit the ground. 		Unlocked at
level 		Mastered at
AP


Projectiles pursue the opponent briefly afterwards.

Base Damage 1 x 9 (9)
Startup Frame 1F~13F (Block), ~56F (missed block recovery), 45F (counter attack)
Damage Type Magical
Priority Block High / Ranged High
EX Force 87
Effects Block
Cancels
Assist Gain (Hit)
CP (Mastered) 30 (15)
[Block] Create force of shield.
If block succeeds, attacks HP. 		Unlocked at
level 		Mastered at
AP


Wrath also works on projectiles, e.g. Red Fang. Ground and midair versions can do this.

EX Mode: Flood of Darkness!

Effects:

  • Regen
  • Critical Boost
  • Null Particle Beam

Null Particle Beam

[Always active while in EX Mode] The recovery time after all attacks can be cancelled by performing an HP attack.

EX Burst: Ultra Particle Beam

A particle beam that leaves only dust in its wake. Fill the gauge by pressing circle. Release when it reaches 120%.

Damage multiplier (initial) Damage multiplier (rest) Type
2 x 4 (8) 7 x 14 (106 total) Magical


Combos

Solo

Assist

Builds

Builds here.

Stats
HP 11799
CP 495
BRV 957
ATK 179
DEF 182
LUK 61
Max Booster x1.3
Special Effect: Seal of Lufenia
Equipment
Assist Jecht
Weapon ddff-icon-equip-weapon.png Cleaver
Hand ddff-icon-equip-hand.png Lufenian Dirk ddff-icon-equip%20ability.png
Head ddff-icon-equip-head.png Lufenian Headband ddff-icon-equip%20ability.png
Body ddff-icon-equip-body.png Lufenian Vest ddff-icon-equip%20ability.png
Accessory 1 accessory_basic.png Hyper Ring
Accessory 2 accessory_basic.png Battle Hammer
Accessory 3 accessory_booster.png Pre-EX Revenge
Accessory 4 accessory_special.png Green Gem
Accessory 5 accessory_special.png White Gem
Accessory 6 accessory_special.png Hero's Spirit
Accessory 7 accessory_special.png Hero's Essence
Accessory 8 accessory_special.png Tenacious Attacker
Accessory 9 accessory_special.png Glutton
Accessory 10 accessory_special.png Miracle Shoes
Summon ddff-icon-summonstone.png None
{{{dataBRV}}} {{{dataHP}}}
Bravery attacks
Ground Aerial
HP attacks
Ground Aerial

ddff-icon-equip%20ability.png indicates a "Gear" extra ability or the use of Equip Glitch. The total Capacity Point cost assumes the equip glitch is done.



Equip Master Guardsman extra ability. Stack up extra abilities that raise critical hit rate.

Stats
HP
CP
BRV
ATK
DEF
LUK
Max Booster
Special Effect:
Equipment
Assist
Weapon ddff-icon-equip-weapon.png
Hand ddff-icon-equip-hand.png
Head ddff-icon-equip-head.png
Body ddff-icon-equip-body.png
Accessory 1
Accessory 2
Accessory 3
Accessory 4
Accessory 5
Accessory 6
Accessory 7
Accessory 8
Accessory 9
Accessory 10
Summon ddff-icon-summonstone.png
{{{dataBRV}}} {{{dataHP}}}
Bravery attacks
Ground Aerial
HP attacks
Ground Aerial

ddff-icon-equip%20ability.png indicates a "Gear" extra ability or the use of Equip Glitch. The total Capacity Point cost assumes the equip glitch is done.

Assist

Synergies

Kuja, Jecht and Exdeath assists are good.

Cloud of Darkness Assist Data

Type Attack Startup Position Spawn Damage multiplier Effects
BRV Tentacle of Pain 37F Ground Opponent 7, 7, 12 x 4 (62) Wall Rush
BRV Tentacle of Suffering 37F Air Opponent 3 x 10, 10 (40) Chase
HP [Anti-air] Particle Beam 39F Ground Opponent 1 x 9 (9) Chase
HP [Fusillade] Particle Beam 83F Air Opponent - Wall Rush


Assist Overview

References


Navigation

Dissidia 012 [duodecim] Final Fantasy
Playable characters Bartz Klauser • Cecil Harvey • Cloud Strife • Cloud of Darkness • Feral Chaos • Exdeath • Firion • Gabranth • Garland • Gilgamesh • Golbez • Jecht • Kain Highwind • Kefka Palazzo • Kuja • Laguna Loire • Lightning • Onion Knight • Prishe • Sephiroth • Shantotto • Squall Leonhart • Terra Branford • Tidus • The Emperor • Tifa Lockhart • Ultimecia • Vaan • Warrior of Light • Yuna • Zidane Tribal
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Resources Combo Videos • List of Useful Info • Multiplayer Build Guide • Online Setup (PPSSPP) • Tier List • Tier List (Assist) • Trade Component Farming Guide • Translations
Battle mechanics Aerial Recovery • Assist • Assist Gauge Charge • Battlegen • Block • Bravery • Chase • Dash • Dodge • EX • HP • Landing Lag • Quickmove • Wall Rush
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Techniques Blodge • Dash Feint • Dodge Punishment • Lock Off
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Data Attack Priority • Equip Glitch • EX Burst Damage • Damage Formula • Frame Data • Glitches (Assist Storage Glitch) • Movement Speed • Music • Staff credits • Unlockables
Misc. Dissidia 012 Prologus (Script)
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