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= Combos =
= Combos =
''Main article: '''[[Cloud_Strife_(Dissidia_012)/Combos|Cloud (Combos)]]''' ''


== Solo ==
== Solo ==


Cloud has multiple solo combos due Climhazzard and Fire followups.
Cloud has multiple solo combos thanks to Fire starters and Climhazzard second hit's natural recovery. While Climhazzard (2)'s followups are limited to two braveries, they're good and require no prior setup. Fire is a bit different here; Technically just about any move can be followed up after Fire, but this requires the projectile hitting later, ''after'' Cloud can move. But even in close range Cloud can at least chain Fire into other ground braveries, provided he isn't too close to the opponent.
 
{{Combo-012
|data=
{{Combo-012Data
|combo='''Climhazzard (2)''' > Double Cut
|condition=Ground starter
|requirement=
|characters=
|damagehits=8, 12 > 20
|damage=40
|exhits=30 > 90
|ex=120
|meteropp=60
|video=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S0xOzHXH-hI&t=3
|notes=More EX compared to Slashing Blow, and has easier timing. If in doubt, do this, because Cloud can still combo into an assist with Double Cut. Repeatedly pressing Double Cut is fairly reliable.
}}
{{Combo-012Data
|combo='''Fire''' > LL > Sonic Break (2) > Finishing Touch
|condition=Projectile starter
|requirement=
|characters=
|damage=44 + HP WR
|damagehits=10 > 8, 12 > 14
|ex=57
|exhits=0 > 30 > 27
|meteropp=66
|video=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S0xOzHXH-hI&t=34s
|notes=
}}
{{Combo-012Data
|combo='''Double Cut (1)''' > Cross-slash
|condition=Ground starter, must hit airborne opponent
|requirement=
|characters=
|damagehits=7 > 5, 5 + HP WR
|damage=17 + HP WR
|exhits=30 > 30
|ex=60
|meteropp=25
|video=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S0xOzHXH-hI&t=20s
|notes=
If the opponent misses their dodge after landing, or performs a '''[[Dodge_(Dissidia_012)#Ground_Dodge_(Neutral)|neutral dodge]]''', Cross-slash can have an even easier time connecting... assuming the opponent doesn't have '''[[Dodge_(Dissidia_012)#Precision_Evasion|Precision Evasion]]''' equipped. Please do not confuse this for being a fake combo; The timing is relatively strict, so there is room for human error.
}}
}}


LL = Landing lag
= EX Revenge =


{| class="wikitable sortable"
{{Combo-012
|-
|data=
! scope=col | Combo
{{Combo-012Data
! scope=col | Approximate damage (multipliers)
|combo='''Double Cut''' > Double Cut > Double Cut > Double Cut > Slashing Blow (1) > Omnislash Ver. 5
! scope=col | Approximate EX Force
|condition=Air starter, close to opponent
! scope=col | Notes
|requirement=Full EX Gauge
! scope=col class=unsortable | Video
|characters=
|-
|damagehits=20 > 20 > 20 > 20 > 35 + HP WR
|Climhazzard 2nd hit > Double Cut (midair) || '''40''' (3x4, 8, 7, 13) || 90+ (??, 90) || Cloud must recover from Climhazzard naturally without cancels to connect Double Cut. A consistent combo with good EX gain. || video
|damage=115 + HP WR
|-
|exhits=0-30 + ~36
|Climhazzard 2nd hit > Slashing Blow || '''60''' (3x4, 8, 5, 10, 25 + WR) || 30+ (??) || More difficult to time than Double Cut, but will inflict more bravery damage. || video
|ex=~36+
|-
|meteropp=172
|Climhazzard 2nd hit > Slashing Blow > Omnislash Version 5 || '''49 + HP WR''' (3x4, 8, 5, 10, 1x4, 2x5 + HP WR) || '''30+ (??)''' || More difficult to time than Double Cut, but higher reward on hit. || video
|video=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S0xOzHXH-hI&t=121s
|-
|notes=A staple close-range EX Revenge combo. Easy to do, good damage and works in most areas. Cloud ''must'' be close to the opponent to land all four Double Cuts. If he activates EX Revenge from further distance, he has to settle for three or even two Double Cuts before doing Slashing Blow.
|Double Cut (ground) 1st hit > LL > BRV / HP || 7 + 10~60+ || ?? || Anti-airing an opponent with Double Cut's first hit lets Cloud combo into most of his other ground attacks with the help of landing lag. Cross Slash is a common followup. || video
<br>Cloud generates no EX with Double Cuts during EX Revenge, and he has to land Slashing Blow before Double Cut's pushback pushes the opponent away. Therefore it is likely that Cloud may not get as much EX from Slashing Blow as he normally would.
|-
}}
|Fire > Climhazzard || '''45 + WR''' (10, 35 + WR) || 30 || Other ground braveries can combo into Fire as long as it does not hit immediately upon performing it. || video
}}
|-
|Fire > Sonic Break || '''55 + WR''' (10, 45 + WR) || 30 || || video
|-
|Fire > Double Cut || '''30''' (10, 20) || 90 || || video
|-
|Sonic Break (2 hits) > LL > Double Cut (ground) || '''40''' (8, 12, 7, 13) || ?? || video
|-
|Meteorain (midair) > Slashing Blow || '''34~40 + WR''' || 60+ || Wall only. Position above the opponent to connect in time. || video
|}


== Assist ==
== Assist ==


<tabber>
Cloud's wall rushes are great for starting assist combos. Since he has many moves that can wall rush, most of his attacks are good combo starters. Some assists can also pick up from unfinished braveries, of which Double Cut first hit (midair) is among the most important starters.
|-|Kuja=
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! scope="row" colspan="3" | Combo structure
|-
! scope="col"| Type
! scope="col"| Damage
! scope="col"| Notes
|-
! scope="row" colspan="3" | Starters
|-
| Climhazzard (2nd hit) || 20 (3x4, 8) || Usually linked into Double Cut (midair) or Slashing Blow, but can work as is.
|-
| Sonic Break (2nd hit) || 20 (8, 12) || Usually followed up with wall rush or Finishing Touch.
|-
|Double Cut (1st hit, midair) || 7 || Staple. Aerial poke conversion.
|-
|Double Cut (2nd hit, ground) || 20 (7, 13) || Requires wall and chase.
|-
|Wall Rush (Climhazzard, Sonic Break, Slashing Blow,<br>Rising Fang, Aerial Fang, Cross Slash,<br>Finishing Touch, Braver, Omnislash Version 5) || Varies (10~45 + WR) || Staple.
|-
|Stagger (Firaga) || - || If opponent guarded Firaga, assist can be called.
|-
! scope="row" colspan="3" | Fillers
|-
| Firaga || max 51 || Max damage filler.
|-
| Slashing Blow (2 hits) || 15 (5, 10) || Air-to-ground.
|-
| Aerial Fang || 25 || Air-to-ground.
|-
| Double Cut (1st hit) || 7 || -
|-
! scope="row" colspan="3" | Enders
|-
|Slashing Blow || 40 (5, 10, 25) || Bravery damage + wall rush
|-
|Double Cut (midair) || 20 (7, 13) || EX gain (90)
|-
|Omnislash Version 5 || 35 || HP + wall rush, base bravery recovery
|-
|Braver || +4 (2, 1xN) || HP + wall rush, EX gain
|}
 
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|-|Ultimecia=
=== Kuja ===


</tabber>
{{Combo-012
|data=
{{Combo-012Data
|combo='''Climhazzard (2)''' > Kuja > AC > Slashing Blow (1) > Omnislash 5
|condition=Punish starter, no Wall Rush
|requirement=
|characters=
|damagehits=20 > 50 (Kuja) > 35 + HP WR
|damage=105 + HP WR
|exhits=30 > 30 + 36
|ex=96
|meteropp=157
|video=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kgabDr3brWc&t=209
|notes=If Climhazzard's last hit were to send the opponent into a banish trap, Kuja can be called earlier to avoid it.
}}
{{Combo-012Data
|combo='''Sonic Break''' > WR > Kuja > AC > Slashing Blow (1) > Omnislash Ver. 5
|condition=Poke / Punish starter, Wall Rush
|requirement=
|characters=
|damagehits=45 + WR > 50 > 35 + HP WR
|damage=130 + WR + HP WR
|exhits=30 > 30 + 36
|ex=96
|meteropp=232
|video=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kgabDr3brWc&t=10
|notes=Basic wall rush combo. Good damage and relatively easy to do.
}}
{{Combo-012Data
|combo='''Cross-slash''' > WR > Kuja > AC > Slashing Blow (1) > Omnislash 5
|condition=HP starter, Wall Rush
|requirement=
|characters=
|damagehits=10 + HP WR > 50 (Kuja) > 35 + HP WR
|damage=95 + HP WR x2
|exhits=30 > 30 + 36
|ex=96
|meteropp=145
|video=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kgabDr3brWc&t=39
|notes=Basic wall rush combo. Cross-slash is good at pursuing grounded opponents and the reward is decent, even though the move itself is risky to use.
}}
{{Combo-012Data
|combo='''Double Cut (1)''' > Kuja > AC > Slashing Blow (1) > Omnislash 5
|condition=Poke starter, no wall
|requirement=
|characters=
|damagehits=7 > 50 > 35 + HP WR
|damage=92
|exhits=30 > 30 + 36
|ex=96
|meteropp=138
|video=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kgabDr3brWc&t=54
|notes=One of Cloud's primary air combo starters. The first hit has just enough hit stun for an assist conversion, but there isn't much time to react. A basic, but valuable combo at all levels of play.
}}
{{Combo-012Data
|combo='''Slashing Blow (1)''' > Omnislash 5 > WR > Kuja > Firaga > AC > S. Blow (1) > Omnislash 5
|condition=Gap closer / Punish starter, Wall Rush
|requirement=
|characters=
|damagehits=35 + HP WR > 47 (Kuja) + 51 > 35 + HP WR
|damage=~168 + HP WR x2
|exhits=30 + 36 > 0 > 30 + 36
|ex=132
|meteropp=255
|video=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kgabDr3brWc&t=68
|notes=One of the highest damaging staple combos for Cloud. Cloud is positioned very well to do a Firaga filler during Kuja's multi-hits for a lot of damage. Firaga should hit as Kuja's multi-hits begin and subsequently shred through opponent's bravery.
}}
}}


= Builds =
= Builds =

Revision as of 08:31, 20 April 2025


Cloud
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Info
Name Cloud Strife (クラウド・ストライフ)
Original game Final Fantasy VII
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)
Fastest BRV 13F (Double Cut)
Fastest HP 41F (Cross Slash)
1-Hit HP Yes (Meteorain)
HP Links Yes
Command Block No
Weapon Sword, Greatsword, Katana, Spear
Armor Shields, Bangles, Hats, Helms, Clothing,
Light Armor, Large Shields, Chestplates
Exclusive weapons Buster Sword, Force Stealer, Butterfly Edge, Fenrir
Unlock
Alignment Chaos (012)
Cosmos (013)
Voice Actor (JP) Takahiro Sakurai
Voice Actor (ENG) Steve Burton


Overview

Cloud Strife is primarily a close-range fighter who utilises a variety of pokes, huge sword swings and projectiles to establish his advantage. When fighting on the ground, Cloud can apply standard fare movement to close gaps and engage with straightforward, yet effective braveries or attempt to sneak in damage from further away with four different projectiles. Keeping his opponent in check with Ranged Mid Firagas, poking with Double Cut, setting up extended combos with Fire and dodge punishing with Sonic Break, it's all here. In the air Cloud trades most ranged tools for melee attacks that cover different positions, lending to a more close-range oriented playstyle.

Regardless of where you play Cloud, he has access to a quick poke with Double Cut to test waters, punish dodges and safely build assist meter with. Sonic Break (ground) and Slashing Blow (air) braveries can also branch out into a dedicated HP attack with great wall rush potential, enabling meter independent damage output that can grow exponentially with resources. Thanks to his great assist synergy and good base stats, Cloud has a lot of flexibility with builds; Bravery Boost on Dodge, EX Cores or Assist oriented builds with Side by Side accessory_special.png. And they're all worth investing in - Side by Side enables consistent burst damage while his EX Mode allows him to guard crush with just bravery attacks alone, with increased damage multipliers on attacks that scale the more health he has remaining.

These traits make Cloud akin to an all-rounder much like Warrior of Light, with an emphasis on damage output instead of defense. But he is not without flaws. For one, his HP links from braveries are fairly long and punishable when Assist Changed out of, which can limit his damage output to bravery enders when the opponent has assist meter. Cloud's air dodges also pose a risk to him, as he is slow to fall after performing one and lacks effective guarding attacks to discourage dodge punishment. He often relies on clashing with Double Cut to compensate and if he cannot land HP attacks, he will rely on Double Cut (and assist) even more to make ends meet.

Cloud's horizontal tracking is good, though not top of the line. With serviceable run & dash speed, but below average travel speed and max range with Braver, Cloud can struggle to punish blocks and dodges from further away. While he has no problem whiff punishing with vertical attacks such as Rising Fang and Braver, they have more situational application and reward overall. Similiarly, lingering higher priority projectiles can be powered through with Braver, but will leave him wide open for whiff punishment. Cloud can generate a good amount of EX or Assist on hit, but capitalising on it may prove challenging at times.

Historically Cloud has been usually ranked at high tier in competitive play. He has tools for many different situations along with good attributes, which make him a fundamentally sound character. Verticality, post-dodge defense, Assist Change counterplay, as well as lack of aerial mid range attacks and utility for traps can give him trouble. However, his straightforward moveset is fairly easy to pick up and lends well to close-range duels such as against Squall and Vaan. Cloud is a good character for new and experienced players alike who can lay a solid foundation for understanding nuances of the metagame.

Strengths Weaknesses
  • Solid, easy and straightforward gameplay with an intuitive moveset and standard mobility.
  • Ground combat - Pokes, HP conversions and ranged attacks provide a well rounded arsenal for grounded interactions.
  • Damage - With powerful wall rush moves, assist and an extensive ground combo game, Cloud can secure a lot of damage with a single opening.
  • Meter generation - Cloud can whiff for assist meter consistently and build a good amount of meter on hit with Double Cut and HP links.
  • Build variety - Cloud supports a myriad of build styles that are known to be effective in competitive play.
  • Flexible assist synergy thanks to wall rush potential and Double Cut confirms.
  • EX Mode lets Cloud to power through blocks with Melee High priority braveries and he deals more damage the more health he has, creating one of the most damaging EX Bursts in the game.
  • High base defense of 112 at LV100 reduces 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.
  • Floaty aerial dodges and lack of a blocking dodge cover can make air dodging more susceptible to dodge punishment at higher levels of play
  • Relative linearity - Cloud has good tools for close-range combat, but well placed blocks, traps and vertical positioning can give him a bit of trouble. This can manifest as higher risk on whiff, unfavorable trades or demand for precise dashes. Without ground projectiles, his ground combat is about on par with aerial combat which will require strong fundamentals and micro-optimisations to compensate.


Bravery Attacks

Ground

Base Damage 7, 13 (20)
Startup Frame 13F
Damage Type Physical
Priority Melee Low
EX Force 90
Effects Chase
Cancels
Assist Gain (Hit)
CP (Mastered) 30 (15)
Unlocked at
level 		Mastered at
AP


[Close] Quick slash. Low power, fast execution.

Base Damage 8, 12, 25 (45)
Startup Frame 21F
Damage Type Physical
Priority Melee Low
EX Force 30
Effects Wall Rush, Absorb
Cancels
Assist Gain (Hit)
CP (Mastered) 30 (15)
Unlocked at
level 		Mastered at
AP


[Close] Strike with three powerful blows. Sends foe flying.

Base Damage 3 x 4, 8, 15 (35)
Startup Frame 27F
Damage Type Physical
Priority Melee Low
EX Force 30
Effects Wall Rush
Cancels
Assist Gain (Hit)
CP (Mastered) 30 (15)
Unlocked at
level 		Mastered at
AP


[Mid] Charging attack. Slow strike, easy to wall rush.

Base Damage 15, 5, 10 (30)
Startup Frame 37F
Damage Type Magical
Priority Melee Mid (sword), Ranged Low (projectile)
EX Force 90
Effects Chase
Cancels
Assist Gain (Hit)
CP (Mastered) 30 (15)
Unlocked at
level 		Mastered at
AP


[Mid] Launch shockwave. Fast, but has weak homing.

Base Damage each (7, 10)
Startup Frame 25F
Damage Type Magical
Priority Ranged Mid
EX Force 0
Effects -
Cancels
Assist Gain (Hit)
CP (Mastered) 30 (15)
Unlocked at
level 		Mastered at
AP


[Long] Shoot three fireballs. Short range, but can restrain opponent with explosions.

Base Damage 5 x 3 (15)
Startup Frame 25F
Damage Type Magical
Priority Ranged Low
EX Force 0
Effects -
Cancels
Assist Gain (Hit)
CP (Mastered) 30 (15)
Unlocked at
level 		Mastered at
AP


[Long] Hurl fireball. Faster than Fire.

Base Damage 10
Startup Frame 25F
Damage Type Magical
Priority Ranged Low
EX Force 0
Effects -
Cancels
Assist Gain (Hit)
CP (Mastered) 30 (15)
Unlocked at
level 		Mastered at
AP


[Long] Hurl fireball. Slowly tracks opponent.

Aerial

Base Damage 5, 10, 25 (40)
Startup Frame 21F
Damage Type Physical
Priority Melee Low
EX Force 30
Effects Wall Rush
Cancels
Assist Gain (Hit)
CP (Mastered) 30 (15)
Unlocked at
level 		Mastered at
AP


[Close] Powerful slashes. Change combo with analog stick.

Base Damage 25
Startup Frame 25F
Damage Type Physical
Priority Melee Low
EX Force 0
Effects Wall Rush
Cancels
Assist Gain (Hit)
CP (Mastered) 30 (15)
Unlocked at
level 		Mastered at
AP


Diving attack, scooping foe with sword. Useful from above.

Base Damage 3, 1 x 10, 17 (30)
Startup Frame 21F
Damage Type Physical
Priority Melee Low
EX Force 33
Effects Wall Rush
Cancels
Assist Gain (Hit)
CP (Mastered) 30 (15)
Unlocked at
level 		Mastered at
AP


Powerful upward lunge. Effective near ceiling.

Base Damage 7, 13 (20)
Startup Frame 13F
Damage Type Physical
Priority Melee Low
EX Force 90
Effects Chase
Cancels
Assist Gain (Hit)
CP (Mastered) 30 (15)
Unlocked at
level 		Mastered at
AP


[Close] Quick slash. Low power, fast execution.

HP Attacks

Ground

Base Damage 5, 5 (10)
Startup Frame 41F
Damage Type Physical
Priority Melee High
EX Force 30
Effects Wall Rush
Cancels
Assist Gain (Hit)
CP (Mastered) 30 (15)
Unlocked at
level 		Mastered at
AP


[Close] Break through defenses with cross-shaped slashes.

Base Damage each (10)
Startup Frame 21F (up), 81F (down)
Damage Type Magical
Priority Ranged Mid (up), Ranged High (down)
EX Force each 60
Effects -
Cancels
Assist Gain (Hit)
CP (Mastered) 30 (15)
Unlocked at
level 		Mastered at
AP


[Long] Send countless meteors towards opponent.

Base Damage 1 x 4, 2 x 5 (+ = 34)
Startup Frame ?
Damage Type Physical
Priority Melee High
EX Force 27
Effects Wall Rush
Cancels
Assist Gain (Hit)
CP (Mastered) 30 (15)
Unlocked at
level 		Mastered at
AP


Branching from Sonic Break. [Combo] A whirlwind of attacks.

Aerial

Base Damage 2, 1 x N (4+)
Startup Frame 47F
Damage Type Physical
Priority Melee High
EX Force each 15
Effects Wall Rush
Cancels
Assist Gain (Hit)
CP (Mastered) 30 (15)
Unlocked at
level 		Mastered at
AP


[Close] Midair charge. Effective against any height.

Base Damage each (10)
Startup Frame 21F (up), 81F (down)
Damage Type Magical
Priority Ranged Mid (up), Ranged High (down)
EX Force each 60
Effects -
Cancels
Assist Gain (Hit)
CP (Mastered) 30 (15)
Unlocked at
level 		Mastered at
AP


[Long] Send countless meteors towards opponent.

No horizontal tracking unlike the ground version.

Base Damage 2 x 4, 5, 7 (+ = 35)
Startup Frame ?
Damage Type Physical
Priority ?
EX Force 36
Effects Wall Rush
Cancels
Assist Gain (Hit)
CP (Mastered) 30 (15)
Unlocked at
level 		Mastered at
AP


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


Combos

Main article: Cloud (Combos)

Solo

Cloud has multiple solo combos thanks to Fire starters and Climhazzard second hit's natural recovery. While Climhazzard (2)'s followups are limited to two braveries, they're good and require no prior setup. Fire is a bit different here; Technically just about any move can be followed up after Fire, but this requires the projectile hitting later, after Cloud can move. But even in close range Cloud can at least chain Fire into other ground braveries, provided he isn't too close to the opponent.

Condition Combo Base Damage EX Notes
Ground starter Climhazzard (2) > Double Cut 40 120


Video

Base Damage (Breakdown): 8, 12 > 20 Opponent Assist (Comrade's Vow): 60 EX Force (Breakdown): 30 > 90
More EX compared to Slashing Blow, and has easier timing. If in doubt, do this, because Cloud can still combo into an assist with Double Cut. Repeatedly pressing Double Cut is fairly reliable.
Projectile starter Fire > LL > Sonic Break (2) > Finishing Touch 44 + HP WR 57


Video

Base Damage (Breakdown): 10 > 8, 12 > 14 Opponent Assist (Comrade's Vow): 66 EX Force (Breakdown): 0 > 30 > 27
Ground starter, must hit airborne opponent Double Cut (1) > Cross-slash 17 + HP WR 60


Video

Base Damage (Breakdown): 7 > 5, 5 + HP WR Opponent Assist (Comrade's Vow): 25 EX Force (Breakdown): 30 > 30
If the opponent misses their dodge after landing, or performs a neutral dodge, Cross-slash can have an even easier time connecting... assuming the opponent doesn't have Precision Evasion equipped. Please do not confuse this for being a fake combo; The timing is relatively strict, so there is room for human error.


EX Revenge

Condition Combo Base Damage EX Notes
Air starter, close to opponent
Full EX Gauge 		Double Cut > Double Cut > Double Cut > Double Cut > Slashing Blow (1) > Omnislash Ver. 5 115 + HP WR ~36+


Video

Base Damage (Breakdown): 20 > 20 > 20 > 20 > 35 + HP WR Opponent Assist (Comrade's Vow): 172 EX Force (Breakdown): 0-30 + ~36
A staple close-range EX Revenge combo. Easy to do, good damage and works in most areas. Cloud must be close to the opponent to land all four Double Cuts. If he activates EX Revenge from further distance, he has to settle for three or even two Double Cuts before doing Slashing Blow.
Cloud generates no EX with Double Cuts during EX Revenge, and he has to land Slashing Blow before Double Cut's pushback pushes the opponent away. Therefore it is likely that Cloud may not get as much EX from Slashing Blow as he normally would.


Assist

Cloud's wall rushes are great for starting assist combos. Since he has many moves that can wall rush, most of his attacks are good combo starters. Some assists can also pick up from unfinished braveries, of which Double Cut first hit (midair) is among the most important starters.

Kuja

Condition Combo Base Damage EX Notes
Punish starter, no Wall Rush Climhazzard (2) > Kuja > AC > Slashing Blow (1) > Omnislash 5 105 + HP WR 96


Video

Base Damage (Breakdown): 20 > 50 (Kuja) > 35 + HP WR Opponent Assist (Comrade's Vow): 157 EX Force (Breakdown): 30 > 30 + 36
If Climhazzard's last hit were to send the opponent into a banish trap, Kuja can be called earlier to avoid it.
Poke / Punish starter, Wall Rush Sonic Break > WR > Kuja > AC > Slashing Blow (1) > Omnislash Ver. 5 130 + WR + HP WR 96


Video

Base Damage (Breakdown): 45 + WR > 50 > 35 + HP WR Opponent Assist (Comrade's Vow): 232 EX Force (Breakdown): 30 > 30 + 36
Basic wall rush combo. Good damage and relatively easy to do.
HP starter, Wall Rush Cross-slash > WR > Kuja > AC > Slashing Blow (1) > Omnislash 5 95 + HP WR x2 96


Video

Base Damage (Breakdown): 10 + HP WR > 50 (Kuja) > 35 + HP WR Opponent Assist (Comrade's Vow): 145 EX Force (Breakdown): 30 > 30 + 36
Basic wall rush combo. Cross-slash is good at pursuing grounded opponents and the reward is decent, even though the move itself is risky to use.
Poke starter, no wall Double Cut (1) > Kuja > AC > Slashing Blow (1) > Omnislash 5 92 96


Video

Base Damage (Breakdown): 7 > 50 > 35 + HP WR Opponent Assist (Comrade's Vow): 138 EX Force (Breakdown): 30 > 30 + 36
One of Cloud's primary air combo starters. The first hit has just enough hit stun for an assist conversion, but there isn't much time to react. A basic, but valuable combo at all levels of play.
Gap closer / Punish starter, Wall Rush Slashing Blow (1) > Omnislash 5 > WR > Kuja > Firaga > AC > S. Blow (1) > Omnislash 5 ~168 + HP WR x2 132


Video

Base Damage (Breakdown): 35 + HP WR > 47 (Kuja) + 51 > 35 + HP WR Opponent Assist (Comrade's Vow): 255 EX Force (Breakdown): 30 + 36 > 0 > 30 + 36
One of the highest damaging staple combos for Cloud. Cloud is positioned very well to do a Firaga filler during Kuja's multi-hits for a lot of damage. Firaga should hit as Kuja's multi-hits begin and subsequently shred through opponent's bravery.


Builds

Builds here.

Stats
HP 9376
CP 480
BRV 1493
ATK 177
DEF 184
LUK 60
Max Booster x3.5
Special Effect: None
Equipment
Assist Kuja
Weapon ddff-icon-equip-weapon.png Piggy's Stick
Hand ddff-icon-equip-hand.png Chainsaw (CP Glitch)
Head ddff-icon-equip-head.png Royal Crown (CP Glitch)
Body ddff-icon-equip-body.png Maximillian (CP Glitch)
Accessory 1 accessory_basic.png Hyper Ring
Accessory 2 accessory_basic.png Sniper Eye
Accessory 3 accessory_basic.png Dismay Shock
Accessory 4 accessory_basic.png Battle Hammer
Accessory 5 accessory_booster.png Empty EX Gauge
Accessory 6 accessory_booster.png Summon Unused
Accessory 7 accessory_booster.png Pre-EX Mode
Accessory 8 accessory_booster.png Pre-EX Revenge
Accessory 9 accessory_special.png Hero's Essence
Accessory 10 accessory_special.png Side by Side
Summon ddff-icon-summonstone.png Rubicante
{{{dataBRV}}} {{{dataHP}}}
Bravery attacks
Ground Aerial
HP attacks
Ground Aerial

ddff-icon-equip%20ability.pngindicates a "Gear" extra ability or the use of CP / Equipment glitch. The total CP cost will assume the glitch is done.


Best Dresser extra ability equipped.

Substitutes
Equipment Replacement Notes
accessory_basic.png Battle Hammer / accessory_basic.png Dismay Shock accessory_special.png Hero's Seal Initial HP damage increase, raises initial bravery to 2239. If opponent also uses Side by Side, replace Dismay Shock.
Maximillian Auto Crossbow Damage increase, with even lower max health. Instead of equipping Maximillian, Auto Crossbow adds another +79 base bravery and +15 % physical damage on top. Do CP glitch to equip this machine-category equipment.

High burst damage with each wall rush assist combo. With First Strike extra ability, a single Slashing Blow > Omnislash Version 5 wall rush with Kuja assist can output 4,632 HP damage. Even Exdeath with Adamant Chains set at 187 defense can be left near bravery break and if enough critical hits are activated, will break him too. Which is to say, the damage potential is high.

Further investment into damage is possible at the expense of other abilities (equipping Assist Critical Boost instead of Counterattack, for example), maximum health or meter depletion. However, if the opponent uses the Disable First Attack extra ability, Cloud's critical hit rate can fall, greatly reducing the likelihood of reaching a bravery break with a single assist combo.

Stats
HP 9109
CP 450
BRV 1115
ATK 179
DEF 184
LUK 60
Max Booster x1.3
Special Effect: None
Equipment
Assist Kuja
Weapon ddff-icon-equip-weapon.png Fenrir
Hand ddff-icon-equip-hand.png Chainsaw (CP Glitch)
Head ddff-icon-equip-head.png Oath Veil (CP Glitch)
Body ddff-icon-equip-body.png Auto Crossbow (CP Glitch)
Accessory 1 accessory_basic.png Muscle Belt
Accessory 2 accessory_basic.png Sniper Eye
Accessory 3 accessory_basic.png Dismay Shock
Accessory 4 accessory_basic.png Battle Hammer
Accessory 5 accessory_booster.png Summon Unused
Accessory 6 accessory_special.png White Drop
Accessory 7 accessory_special.png White Drop
Accessory 8 accessory_special.png White Gem
Accessory 9 accessory_special.png Tenacious Attacker
Accessory 10 accessory_special.png Glutton
Summon ddff-icon-summonstone.png Rubicante
{{{dataBRV}}} {{{dataHP}}}
Bravery attacks
Ground Aerial
HP attacks
Ground Aerial

ddff-icon-equip%20ability.pngindicates a "Gear" extra ability or the use of CP / Equipment glitch. The total CP cost will assume the glitch is done.


Substitutes
Equipment Replacement Notes

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


Assists

One of Cloud's distinct strengths is his synergy with a myriad of assists in the game. In addition to powerhouse assists like Kuja, Aerith and Jecht, Cloud can also work with Onion Knight and Ultimecia.

References


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Dissidia 012 [duodecim] Final Fantasy
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