| This article is about the ability associated with Cloud. You may be looking for the ability from Kingdom Hearts III. |
| Cross-slash (凶斬り Kyōgiri, lit. "Misfortune Slash") | ||||
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| Cloud unleashes two successive sword attacks. Stock two cards to use Cross-slash and three cards to use Omnislash. | ||||
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| Cloud assaults the enemy with a three-hit combo. | ||||
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Cross Slash, written as "Cross-slash" in Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories, is a recurring technique associated with Cloud. It allows the user to assault the enemy with three powerful sword strikes which trace out the kanji 凶 (Kyō, lit. "Misfortune").
Cross Slash EX, called Cross Slash+ in Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories, is a variation that allows the user to warp next to an enemy before continuing with Cross Slash.
Cross Slash EX+ and Chain Slash are two additional variations that appear in Kingdom Hearts Union χ.
MechanicsEdit
In Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories, Cross-slash is a Summon Sleight. Using Cross-slash summons Cloud to the battlefield, whereupon he executes a three-hit combo. Although not named, Cross-slash is also the effect of the Cloud Summon card, although he only performs a two-hit combo. When hit, the recoil causes the enemies to slightly hop. In Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories, the hit causes enemies to recoil by moving backwards after a strike, making it less likely than in the original game for all hits to land.
Cross-slash+ is also a Summon Sleight. It summons Cloud to the battlefield, whereupon he warps behind an enemy before using Cross-slash against them.
In Kingdom Hearts Union χ, Cross Slash is a special attack that targets a single enemy. It costs 3 special attack gauges to perform.
| Special attack | Rarity | Base | • | •• | ••• | •••• | ••••• | Hits | |
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| Cross Slash +5 | 6★ | x3.50 | x3.60 | x3.70 | x3.80 | x3.90 | x4.00 | 3 | |
| Cross Slash +6 | 7★ | — | — | — | — | — | x11.86 | 3 | |
| Cross Slash +7 | SN SN+ |
— | — | — | — | — | x15.86 | 3 |
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Cross Slash EX is a special attack that targets all enemies. It costs 4 special attack gauges to perform. It inflicts more damage with higher HP.
| Special attack | Rarity | Base | • | •• | ••• | •••• | ••••• | Hits | |
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| Cross Slash EX +5 | 6★ | x2.44 - 4.25 | x2.49 - 4.33 | x2.54 - 4.42 | x2.58 - 4.50 | x2.63 - 4.58 | x2.68 - 4.66 | 3 | |
| Cross Slash EX +6 | 7★ | — | — | — | — | — | x7.84 - 9.82 | 3 |
A different version of Cross Slash EX targets all enemies, costs 1 special attack gauge to perform, and inflicts more damage when placed in a higher slot.
| Special attack | Rarity | Base | • | •• | ••• | •••• | ••••• | Hits | |
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| Cross Slash EX +5 | 6★ | x3.16 - 4.58 | x3.22 - 4.64 | x3.28 - 4.70 | x3.34 - 4.76 | x3.40 - 4.82 | x3.46 - 4.88 | 3 | |
| Cross Slash EX +6 | 7★ | — | — | — | — | — | x9.08 - 10.50 | 3 |
Cross Slash EX+ is a special attack that targets all enemies. It costs 2 special attack gauges to perform. It has a 15% chance to pierce the target's Defense Boost skill, and inflicts more damage when more gauges are full.
| Special attack | Rarity | Base | • | •• | ••• | •••• | ••••• | Hits | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cross Slash EX+ +6 | 7★ | — | — | — | — | — | x16.26 - 18.01 | 3 |
Chain Slash is a special attack that targets all enemies. It costs 2 special attack gauges to perform. It increases the target's counter by 1, and inflicts more damage with higher HP.
| Special attack | Rarity | Base | • | •• | ••• | •••• | ••••• | Hits | |
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| Chain Slash +6 | 7★ | — | — | — | — | — | x18.60 - 20.84 | 3 |
In Kingdom Hearts Dark Road, Cross Slash is a physical ability that deals Non-element damage.
Learning Cross SlashEdit
Kingdom Hearts Chain of MemoriesEdit
- Sora learns Cross-slash once he obtains the Cloud summon card by clearing the Olympus Coliseum Room of Truth.
- Sora can obtain Cross-slash+ from a Hollow Bastion Bounty[KH CoM].
- Sora learns Cross-slash+ after clearing Veggie Panic[KH Re:CoM].
Kingdom Hearts Union χEdit
- Cross Slash +5 is the special attack for medal 413: Illustrated Cloud.
- Cross Slash +6 is the special attack for medal 1105: Illustrated Cloud.
- Cross Slash +7 is the special attack for medals 1105: SN - Illustrated Cloud and 1105: SN - Illustrated Cloud.
- Cross Slash EX +5 is the special attack for medal 992: KH II Cloud [EX+].
- Cross Slash EX +6 is the special attack for medal 1427: KH II Cloud [EX+].
- Cross Slash EX +5 is the special attack for medal 1677: FFRK Cloud.
- Cross Slash EX +6 is the special attack for medals 1678: FFRK Cloud and 1678: Supernova - FFRK Cloud.
- Cross Slash EX+ +6 is the special attack for medal 1759: SN+ - KH Cloud Dissidia.
- Chain Slash +6 is the special attack for medal 1834: SN++ - FF7R Cloud.
Kingdom Hearts Dark RoadEdit
- The Cloud card has Cross Slash as its ability.
Other appearancesEdit
Kingdom HeartsEdit
Cloud often uses Cross Slash as a boss, where he performs a simple triple slash combo (a downward slash, followed by a right-handed outward slash to an upward lifting slash to his left). Any part of the combo can be deflected with Guard to have Cloud rear back a bit, allowing Sora to get a free combo in.
Kingdom Hearts Chain of MemoriesEdit
Cloud can use Cross-slash as a Sleight while fighting Sora. He jumps towards Sora before performing a three-hit combo.
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Kingdom Hearts IIEdit
Cloud can use Cross Slash when assisting Sora at the Ravine Trail, and when fought in the Underdrome. In both instances, the attack consists of a three-hit combo.
Kingdom Hearts Union χEdit
Cloud can use Cross Slash when fighting Player to paralyze them.
Final Fantasy Brave ExviusEdit
In Final Fantasy Brave Exvius, Cross-slash is an ability learned by Cloud (KH). It costs 26 MP to perform. Cross-slash deals physical damage to one enemy, with a chance of inflicting paralyze.
Cross-slash+ is an ability learned by Cloud (KH). It costs 75 MP to perform. Cross-slash+ deals physical damage to all enemies, and inflicts paralyze.
OriginEdit
Cross Slash is a recurring attack in the Final Fantasy series, debuting as one of Cloud Strife's initial Limit Breaks in Final Fantasy VII. It is often a prominent ability in his moveset, making appearances in most games in which he appears.