Cloud (Super Smash Bros. Ultimate)

This article is about Cloud's appearance in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. For other uses, see Cloud Strife.

“	He's the protagonist of Final Fantasy VII. You can also select his Advent Children outfit. Charging up his Limit Gauge increases his special move abilities! Land a powerful hit!	”
—Description from the Super Smash Blog.

Cloud
Universe	Final Fantasy
Also appears in	SSBWU/3DS
Availability	Unlockable
Final Smash	Omnislash
Voice Actor
Voiced by	Takahiro Sakurai

Cloud is a veteran fighter in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, first playable in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U. His return was confirmed at the E3 2018 Conference on June 12, 2018.

How to Unlock

• Play VS Matches, with Cloud being the 55th character unlocked.
• Clear Classic Mode with Samus or any character in her character tree, with Cloud unlocking after Dark Samus.
• Have Cloud join the party in World of Light.

With the exception of the third method, Cloud must be fought and defeated on Midgar.

Changes from SSBWU/3DS

Attributes

• Limit Gauge is now displayed next to Cloud's damage meter.
• Cloud's Limit Break form only lasts for 15 seconds before requiring him to recharge it.

Aerial Attacks

• Aerials have smaller hitboxes.

Moveset

Ground Attacks

Normal

• Neutral Attack: Cloud kicks forward once, and then kicks with his other leg, finishing with a sword swing forwards.
• Forward Tilt: Cloud swings his sword forwards.
• Up Tilt: Cloud swings his sword overhead.
• Down Tilt: Cloud slides forwards across the ground with his legs extended for a kick.
• Dash Attack: Cloud slams forth with the entire edge of the blade.

Smash Attacks

• Forward Smash: Cloud rapidly slashes the sword three times in front of himself.
• Up Smash: Cloud swings the sword upwards, hitting in front of and above himself.
• Down Smash: Cloud strikes low to the ground in front of himself with the hilt of the sword, and then slams the blade of the sword backwards; first hit links into the second hit.

Other attacks

• Floor Attack (Front):
• Floor Attack (Back):
• Floor Attack (Trip):
• Ledge Attack:

Aerial Attacks

• Neutral aerial: Cloud swings his sword around himself in a circle.
• Forward aerial: Cloud powerfully swings the sword in a downwards arc in front of himself; spikes when sweet-spotted.
• Back aerial: Cloud turns and swings his sword behind himself.
• Up aerial: Cloud slams the sword upwards, holding it horizontally.
• Down aerial: Cloud slams the sword downwards; spikes when sweet-spotted.

Grabs and Throws

• Pummel: Cloud throws a knee into the opponent.
• Forward Throw: Cloud kicks the opponent forwards.
• Back Throw: Cloud kicks the opponent backwards.
• Up Throw: Cloud kicks the opponent upwards.
• Down Throw: Cloud slams the opponent to the ground.

Special Moves

Cloud's Special Moves
	3DS/Wii U	Ultimate
Standard Special	Blade Beam
Side Special	Cross Slash
Up Special	Climhazzard
Down Special	Limit Charge/Finishing Touch
Final Smash	Omnislash

Taunts

• Up Taunt:
• Down Taunt:
• Side Taunt:

In competitive play

To be added

Classic Mode: A Ride? Not Interested.

All of Cloud's battles are done on vehicle stages. This is a reference to the fact that he suffers from motion sickness. His song in the credits is "Fight On!"

Round	Opponent	Stage	Music	Notes
1	Toon Link	Spirit Train	Full Steam Ahead
2	Fox and Falco	Corneria	Main Theme - Star Fox 64 (Brawl)
3	Meta Knight	Halberd	Meta Knight's Revenge
4	Mario, Yoshi, and Peach	Rainbow Cruise	Slide
5	Captain Falcon	Big Blue	Big Blue
6	Wolf	Lylat Cruise	Space Armada
Final	Master Hand	Final Destination	Master Hand	On Intensity 7.0 and higher, Crazy Hand fights alongside Master Hand, and the track Master Hand / Crazy Hand plays during the battle.

Role in World of Light

Although Cloud does not appear in the World of Light opening cutscene, he was vaporized and later imprisoned alongside the rest of the fighters (sans Kirby) when Galeem unleashed his beams of light.

Cloud was one of the many fighters that fell under Dharkon's control upon Galeem's first defeat. He is unlocked in the Sacred Land sub-area in the Realm of Darkness, guarding the Master Sword required to dispel the darkness clouding the top part of the land which makes up the Triforce of Power.

Palette Swaps

Gallery

Cloud from the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate panorama

Trivia

• Cloud is one of the two characters to lack any Spirits from his universe, with the other being R.O.B.
• Cloud is the only character to remain fully voiced in Japanese in Ultimate, as Marth and Roy received their English voices in the game.

External links

61 Cloud – Super Smash Bros. Ultimate