Cloud Strife Character Guide for Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth (FF7 Rebirth)
Character Profile
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An ex-SOLDIER First Class who became a mercenary for eco-terrorist group Avalanche. Cloud pursues the Legendary SOLDIER Sephiroth who invokes painful memories of his past. After a series of fateful events in Midgar, Cloud soon becomes embroiled in a mission to save the planet. |
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Character Overview
| Name | Cloud Strife |
|---|---|
| Age | 21 |
| Height | 173 cm |
| Birthday | August 11th |
| Blood Type | AB |
| Weapon | Swords |
| Initial Level | 40 (Chapter Prelude: The Fall of a Hero in Nibelheim) |
| Initial Max HP | 3,736 (Chapter Prelude: The Fall of a Hero in Nibelheim) |
| Initial Max MP | 53 (Chapter Prelude: The Fall of a Hero in Nibelheim) |
| Chapter Unlocked | Chapter Prelude: The Fall of a Hero in Nibelheim onwards. |
| Voice Actor | Cody Christian (EN), Takahiro Sakurai (JP) |
Cloud Combat Style Summary
Adapts to different combat situations with Operator and Punisher modes.
Cloud wields massive swords and is able to switch between two fighting styles to adapt to any situation in battle. Operator Mode lets Cloud fight with good mobility and range while throwing out strikes with decent speed and power.
Punisher Mode, meanwhile, increases Cloud’s offensive potential and grants him a powerful counter move in exchange for losing some attack range and mobility.
Cloud Unique Abilities
| Name | Effect | How to Unlock |
|---|---|---|
| Operator Mode | Allows Cloud to enter Operator Mode, a balanced combat style that has good offense and mobility. | Unlocked by default. |
| Punisher Mode | Allows Cloud to enter Punisher Mode, an offense-focused combat style that has significantly stronger offense than Operator Mode at the cost of poor mobility. | Unlocked by default. |
Operator Mode
Operator Mode is Cloud’s default combat style at the start of battle. It can also be accessed by pressing the △ button while in Punisher Mode.
While in Operator Mode, Cloud has good attack speed, mobility, and range with his sword attacks. His moveset in this stance consists of slashes that can hit multiple enemies that are close together, making it useful for building ATB at the start of most regular encounters.
Operator Mode Moves
| Name | Effect | Input |
|---|---|---|
| Normal Attack > Combo | Perform a normal attack. Can chain up to 5 hits in a combo. | Press □ while in Operator Mode. |
| Sweeping Slash | Performs a spinning slash that damage all targets around Cloud. | Press and hold □ while in Operator Mode. |
| Ranged Attack | Sends out a wave of energy at the target. Can chain multiple hits in a combo. | Press □ after dodging while in Operator Mode. |
| Aerial Attack | Performs a 3-hit aerial assault. | Press and hold □ after dodging while in Operator Mode. |
| Dodge | Performs a simple dodge. | Press ○ while in Operator Mode. |
Punisher Mode
Punisher Mode is Cloud’s alternate combat style that focuses on overwhelming foes with powerful strikes at close range. It can be accessed by pressing the △ button while in Operator Mode.
While in Punisher Mode, Cloud has overwhelming offense and can easily send regular foes flying with his initial swing. Going into Punisher Mode also causes Cloud’s guard command (R1) to become a powerful counter when timed correctly during an enemy’s attack.
As a trade-off for Punisher Mode’s powerful moveset, Cloud is granted poor mobility which turns his regular run animation into a slow walk. You are still able to dodge while in Punisher mode, though you will quickly exit the stance and go back into Operator Mode automatically.
Punisher Mode Moves
| Name | Effect | Input |
|---|---|---|
| Normal Attack > Combo 1 | Performs a normal attack (upward swing). Can chain up to 6 hits afterwards in a combo. Can build enemy stagger gauge fast. | Press □ while in Punisher Mode. |
| Normal Attack > Combo 2 | Perform a normal attack (upward swing) before ending with a downward strike. | Press and hold □ while in Punisher Mode. |
| Counter | Performs a counter if timed correctly with an enemy’s attack. Launches the enemy and performs a follow up assault. | Press R1 at the exact moment the enemy’s attack lands while in Punisher Mode. |
| Dodge | Performs a simple dodge. Immediately enters Operator Mode afterwards. | Press ○ while in Punisher Mode. |
Cloud Weapon Abilities
Equipped Weapon Abilities
| Name | ATB | Effect | Required Weapon |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focused Thrust | 1 | Lunge toward an enemy with a piercing strike that hits multiple times. Significantly increases stagger. | Buster Sword |
| Firebolt Blade | 1 | Imbue your sword with fire and lightning while slicing a foe. Can use while airborne. | Sleek Saber |
| Disorder | 1 | Deliver a devastating attack while switching modes. Fills the ATB gauge when attack connects. Can use while airborne. | Rune Blade |
| Prime Mode | 1 | Strengthen Punisher Mode. Hold down Attack to deliver three consecutive strikes. Increases Berserk potency. | Umbral Blade |
| Infinity’s End | 2 | Wind up and unleash an overhead strike. Increased damage on stagger. Costs 2 ATB. | Crystal Sword |
| Blade Burst | 1 | Unleash a wave of non-elemental mako energy at an enemy in front of you with a slash of your sword. | Igneous Saber |
Folio Weapon Abilities
| Name | ATB | Effect | Skill Core |
|---|---|---|---|
| Braver | 1 | Strike your foes with a mighty swing of your sword. Activate while airborne to increase potency. | |
| Triple Slash | 1 | Slash up to three times in quick succession. Hits multiple foes to increase potency. |
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Cloud Limit Breaks
| Name | Effect | How to Unlock |
|---|---|---|
| Cross-Slash | Damage your foe while making an ominous symbol with your slashes. | Unlocked by default (The Fall of a Hero in Nibelheim). |
| Ascension | Focus on a single enemy and deliver several powerful strikes. Significantly increases stagger. | Unlocked by default (The Fall of a Hero in Nibelheim). |
Cross Slash
Cloud performs powerful strikes while drawing a symbol. Deals high damage especially when the enemy is staggered.
Ascension
Cloud performs a series of rapid slashes at a single target. Effective when the enemy is pressured as it quickly builds up the stagger gauge to render them into the vulnerable state.
Cloud Synergy Abilities
| Name | Effect | Required Party Member |
|---|---|---|
| Double Helix | Cloud and Sephiroth perform a powerful coordinated assault of sword slashes at the target. Afterwards, Cloud gains some charge to his Limit Break gauge while Cloud gains unlimited MP. | Sephiroth |
| Firework Blade | Cloud uses Aerith’s magic to unleash a ranged attack. | Aerith Gainsborough |
| Partners in Pain | To be confirmed. | Barret Wallace |
| Relentless Rush | Cloud launches Tifa toward an enemy to attack in tandem. | Tifa Lockhart |
| Savage Assault | Cloud and Red XIII channel their burning anger into an enemy. It also raises their Limit levels. | Red XIII |
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Cloud Synergy Skills
As Active Character
| Name | Effect | Required Party Member |
|---|---|---|
| Voidshatter | Hold the button to gather strength, then release to unleash a powerful physical attack. Significantly increases stagger. | Sephiroth |
| Counterfire | Team up with your partner to nullify a ranged attack and deliver a counterstroke. | |
| Spell Blade | Gather strength, then team up to unleash a charged magical attack. | Aerith Gainsborough |
| Bullet Batter | To be confirmed. | Barret Wallace |
| Power Cleave | To be confirmed. | Tifa Lockhart |
| Howling Smash | To be confirmed. | Red XIII |
As Partner Character
| Name | Effect | Required Party Member |
|---|---|---|
| Dualblade Dance | Team up with your partner to unleash up to three consecutive close-range physical attacks. | Sephiroth |
| Bodyguard | To be confirmed. | Aerith Gainsborough |
| Mad Dash | Team up with your partner to charge forward while guarding against incoming attacks. Activate in sequence to trigger a three-hit combo. | Barret Wallace |
| Soaring Flurry | To be confirmed. | Tifa Lockhart |
| Wild Charge | To be confirmed. | Red XIII |
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Cloud Weapons (Swords)
| Weapon | ATK | M.ATK | Materia Slots |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buster Sword | 30 | 30 | 3 (1 Link) |
| Description | A large broadsword that has inherited the hopes of those who fight. | ||
| Sleek Saber | |||
| Description | A republic-era blade polished into a refined shape and sheen. | ||
| Rune Blade | |||
| Description | A greatsword inscribed with characters from a mystical, ancient script. | ||
| Umbral Blade | |||
| Description | A mystifying sword forged from a gem that emits an eerie glow. | ||
| Crystal Sword | |||
| Description | A finely honed greatsword hewn from an enormous gemstone. | ||
| Igneous Saber | |||
| Description | A curved greatsword forged from hardened volcanic magma. | ||
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Cloud Initial Stats (Lv.40)
Attack and Defense Attributes
| ATK | MATK | DEF | MDEF |
|---|---|---|---|
| 166 | 162 | 100 | 72 |
Primary Attributes
| STR | MAG | VIT | SPT | LCK | SPD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72 | 70 | 47 | 47 | 49 | 37 |
Other Attributes
| CRT RT | CRT DMG | ATB BNS | INI LMT | MAX LMT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | 110% | 0 | 1 | 2 |
Cloud Initial Equipment
Weapon
| Name | ATK | DEF | MATK | MDEF | Slots |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buster Sword | 30 | 30 | 2 (1 Link) |
Armor
| Name | ATK | DEF | MATK | MDEF | Slots |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Road Warrior Bangle | 4 (1 Link) |
Accessory
| Name | ATK | DEF | MATK | MDEF | Slots |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| None | None |
Cloud Initial Materia
| Materia | LV | AP | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Healing | ★ | 0 | Allows you to use Cure. |
| Fire | ★ | 0 | Allows you to use Fire. |
| Ice | ★ | 0 | Allows you to use Blizzard. |
Cloud Initial Spells
| Spell | MP | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Cure | 6 | Restore a small amount of HP. |
| Fire | 4 | Deal a small amount of fire damage. |
| Blizzard | 4 | Deal a small amount of ice damage. |
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Recommended Article List
FF7 Rebirth Chapter Walkthroughs
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth All Chapter Walkthroughs List
Ch. 1: Fall of a Hero
Ch. 2: A New Journey Begins
Ch. 3: Deeper into Darkness
Ch. 4: Dawn of a New Era
Ch. 5: Blood in the Water
Ch. 6: Fool's Paradise
Ch. 7: Those Left Behind
Ch. 8: All that Glitters
Ch. 9: The Planet Stirs
Ch. 10: Watcher of the Vale
Ch. 11: The Long Shadow of Shinra
Ch. 12: A Golden Key
Ch. 13: Where Angels Fear to Tread
Ch. 14: End of the WorldFF7 Rebirth Side Quests (Odd Jobs)
Chapter 2 Side Quests
| ▼FF7 Rebirth Chapter 2 Side Quests | |
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| Flowers from the Hill | Livestock’s Bane |
| Lifeline in Peril | Where the Wind Blows |
| A Rare Card Lost | |
Chapter 4 Side Quests
| ▼FF7 Rebirth Chapter 4 Side Quests | |
|---|---|
| Stuck in a Rut | When Words Won’t Do |
| The Hardest Sell | Dreaming of Blue Skies |
| Calling All Frogs | |
Chapter 7 Side Quests
| ▼FF7 Rebirth Chapter 7 Side Quests | |
|---|---|
| The Saga of the Seaside Inn | Rendezvous in Costa del Sol |
| Bodybuilders in a Bind | Of Robed Men and Ransoms |
Chapter 9 Side Quests
| ▼FF7 Rebirth Chapter 9 Side Quests | |
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| Missing: Mr. Birdie | The Pursuit of Perfection |
| O Chicken, Where Art Thou | Teach Me, Great Warrior |
| The Spice of Life | |
Chapter 10 Side Quests
| ▼FF7 Rebirth Chapter 10 Side Quests | |
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| Bonds of Trust | Absence of a Sign |
| From Whence Life Flows | Promises to Keep |
Chapter 11 Side Quests
| ▼FF7 Rebirth Chapter 11 Side Quests | |
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| Esoteric Secrets of the Elders | My White-Haired Angel |
Chapter 12 Side Quests
| ▼FF7 Rebirth Chapter 12 Side Quests | |
|---|---|
| Hustle and Grind | Beneath Still Waters |
| Tides of War and Worry | Gold Cup or Bust |
| Trouble in Paradise | Sand and Circuses |
| Escape from Endless Writer’s Block | Woodland Vigil |
| Victim of Circumstance | Lament of the Damned |
| Can’t Stop Won’t Stop | |
FF7 Rebirth Strategy Guides
Beginner Guides
| ▼FF7 Rebirth Beginner Guides | |
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| Game Controls | Game Difficulty |
| Beginner's Guide: Things to Do First | Best Gameplay Settings |
| Battle System Guide | Permanent Events and Missables |
| Characters List | Stats and Attributes Guide |
| Status Effects List and Guide | How to Recover HP and MP |
| How to Save | How to Fast Travel |
| How to Upgrade Weapons | How to Unlock Skill Cores |
| How to Increase Weapon Ability Slots | How to Unlock Weapon Abilities |
| How to Tame Chocobos | How to Ride Chocobos |
| How to Change Party Members | |
Useful Guides
Relationship Guides (Bonds of Friendship)
| ▼FF7 Rebirth Relationship Guides | |
|---|---|
| Aerith Intimate Date Guide | Tifa Intimate Date Guide |
| Barret Intimate Date Guide | Red XIII Intimate Date Guide |
| Yuffie Intimate Date Guide | |
Chocobo Mounts Guides
FF7 Rebirth Collectibles and Locations Guides
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth All Collectibles List and Guide
FF7 Rebirth Boss Guides
| ▼FF7 Rebirth Boss Guides | |
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 Materia Guardian |
 Terror of the Deep |
 Phoenix |
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FF7 Rebirth Mini Game Guides
| ▼FF7 Rebirth Mini Game Guides | |
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 Chocobo Racing |
 Queen's Blood |
 Moogle Mischief |
 3D Brawler |
 Piano Mini Game |
 G-Bike |
 Johnny's Seaside Inn |
 Junon Parade |
 Dolphin Course |
 Desert Rush (Whack-a-Box) |
 Run Wild (Soccer) |
 Pirate's Rampage |
 Galactic Saviors |
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FF7 Rebirth Summon Guides
New Summons
| ▼FF7 Rebirth New Summons | |
|---|---|
 Alexander |
 Odin |
 Titan |
 Phoenix |
 Kujata |
 Bahamut Arisen |
 Moogle Trio |
 Magic Pot |
 Fancy Chocobo |
 Gilgamesh |
Returning Summons
| ▼FF7 Rebirth Returning Summons | |
|---|---|
 Leviathan |
 Ramuh |
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Equipment
| ▼FF7 Rebirth Equipment Database | |
|---|---|
 Weapons |
 Armor |
 Accessories |
 Materia |
 Items |
 Key Items |
 Materials |
 Chocobo Gear |
Materia
| ▼FF7 Rebirth Materia Database | |
|---|---|
 Magic Materia |
 Command Materia |
 Support Materia |
 Complete Materia |
 Summon Materia |
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Skills and Magic
| ▼FF7 Rebirth Skills and Magic Database | |
|---|---|
| Weapon Abilities | Limit Breaks |
| Synergy Abilities | Synergy Skills |
| Magic | Summons |
FF7 Rebirth Characters
Playable Characters
| ▼FF7 Rebirth Playable Characters | |
|---|---|
 Cloud Strife |
 Aerith Gainsborough |
 Barret Wallace |
 Tifa Lockhart |
 Red XIII |
 Yuffie Kisaragi |
 Cait Sith |
 Sephiroth (Temporary) |
Non-Playable Characters
| ▼FF7 Rebirth Non-Playable Characters | |
|---|---|
 Cid Highwind |
 Vincent Valentine |
 Zack Fair |
Sephiroth |
 Rufus Shinra |
 Tseng |
 Reno |
 Rude |
 Elena |
 Roche |
 Hojo |
 Chadley |
 Broden |
 Titov |
 Johnny |
 Sheiran |
 Dio |
 Dyne |
 Cissnei |
 Bugenhagen |
 Zangan |
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FF7 Rebirth Pre-Release Information
FF7 Rebirth Demo Walkthrough and Guides
Demo Walkthroughs
| ▼FF7 Rebirth Demo Walkthroughs | |
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 Demo Part 1: Nibelheim |
 Demo Part 2: Junon |
Demo Boss Guides
| ▼FF7 Rebirth Demo Boss Guides | |
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| Materia Guardian |
Terror of the Deep |
| Phoenix |
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Demo Useful Guides
FF7 Rebirth Game Forum
| ▼FF7 Rebirth Game Forum | |
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| Chat Board | Question Board |
| Bug Report Board | |
Other FF7 Game Walkthroughs
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| Crisis Core: Final Fantasy 7 Reunion | |
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