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[[File:Cross-slash KHRECOM.gif|thumb|250px|Cross Slash in ''Re:Chain of Memories''.]]
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{{nihongo|'''Cross Slash'''|凶斬り|Kyōgiri|lit. "Misfortune Slash"}}, translated as "'''Cross-slash'''" in ''Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories'', is a technique introduced in ''[[Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories]]''<!--''{{c|Kingdom Hearts|game}}'' and -->. It allows the user to assault the enemy with three powerful sword strikes which trace out the kanji {{nihongo|凶||Kyō|lit. "Misfortune"}}. {{nihongo|'''Cross-slash+'''|凶斬り・改|Kyōgiri Kai|lit. "Misfortune Slash Revision"}} is a variation that allows the user to warp next to an enemy before continuing with Cross Slash. Both techniques are signature abilities of [[Cloud]].  
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|uxdmg2b='''SN:''' x9.08- 10.50
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|uxdesc3a='''SN+:''' 3 hits. 3 attacks: P-Medal STR +2500. 1 turn: self [↑ U-STR 15, STR & P-STR 10], targets [↓ DEF & P-DEF 5], SP ATK B +200%. Damage+: the more gauges are full. Pierces Defense Boost 15%.
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|uxdesc4a='''SN++:''' Deals 3 hits. 2 turns: P-Medal STR +3000, self [↑ STR, U- & P-STR 15], targets [↓ DEF, U- & P-DEF 15], SP ATK B +200%. Count +1. Damage+: Higher HP.
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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 {{nihongo|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''.


==Mechanics==
==Mechanics==
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. The card combination for Cross-slash is:
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.
:{{sleight|Cloud|Cloud}}
 
Cross-slash+ is also a Summon Sleight. It summons Cloud to the battlefield, whereupon he warps next to an enemy before using Cross-slash. The card combination for Cross-slash+ is:
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.
:{{sleight|Cloud|Stop|Kingdom Key||Cloud + Stop + attack card}}
 
In ''Kingdom Hearts Union χ'', Cross Slash is a [[special attack]] that targets a single enemy. It costs 3 special attack gauges to perform.
{{UXdmg|dmg6=3.50|in2=0.10|hit6=3|tar=Single|dmgsn=15.86|snrar=SN<br>SN+|playbuff=—|playbuff1b={{UXBuff|U-STR|+3}}|playbuff1c={{UXBuff|U-STR|+15}}<br>{{UXBuff|SAB|+170%}}|tarbuff={{UXBuff|P-DEF|-1}}|tarbuff1b={{UXBuff|DEF|-15}}<br>{{UXBuff|P-DEF|-15}}|buffdur=1 turn}}
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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.
{{UXdmg|name=Cross Slash EX|dmg6a=2.44|dmg6b=4.25|in2a=0.0475|in2b=0.0825|hit6=3|tar=All|playbuff=—|playbuff1b={{UXBuff|U-STR|+3}}|tarbuff={{UXBuff|P-DEF|-7}}<br>{{UXBuff|U-DEF|-2}}|buffdur=1 turn}}
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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.
{{UXdmg|name=Cross Slash EX|dmg6a=3.16|dmg6b=4.58|dmg70a=9.08|dmg70b=10.50|in2=0.06|hit6=3|tar=All|bufflv1=+5-6|playbuff={{UXBuff|STR|+15}}<br>{{UXBuff|P-STR|+15}}|tarbuff={{UXBuff|P-DEF|-15}}|buffdur=1 turn}}
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'''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.
{{UXdmg|name=Cross Slash EX+|7only=*|dmg70a=16.26|dmg70b=18.01|hit7=3|tar=All|playbuff={{UXBuff|P-Medal STR|+2500}}|buffdur=3 attacks|playbuff2={{UXBuff|STR|+10}}<br>{{UXBuff|P-STR|+10}}<br>{{UXBuff|U-STR|+15}}<br>{{UXBuff|SAB|+200%}}|tarbuff2={{UXBuff|DEF|-5}}<br>{{UXBuff|P-DEF|-5}}|buffdur2=1 turn}}
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In ''Kingdom Hearts Union χ'', Cross Slash is a {{c|special attack|khx}} that targets a single enemy. It costs 3 special attack gauges to perform. It lowers the target's Power-based defense by 1 tier for 1 turn.
'''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.
{{UXdmg|dmg6=3.50|in2=0.10|hit6=3}}
{{UXdmg|name=Chain Slash|7only=*|dmg70a=18.60|dmg70b=20.84|hit7=3|tar=All|playbuff={{UXBuff|P-Medal STR|+3000}}<br>{{UXBuff|STR|+15}}<br>{{UXBuff|P-STR|+15}}<br>{{UXBuff|U-STR|+15}}<br>{{UXBuff|SAB|+200%}}|tarbuff={{UXBuff|DEF|-15}}<br>{{UXBuff|P-DEF|-15}}<br>{{UXBuff|U-DEF|-15}}|buffdur=2 turns}}
{{-}}
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In ''[[Kingdom Hearts Dark Road]]'', Cross Slash is a physical {{c|ability|dr}} that deals [[Non-element]] damage.


==Learning Cross Slash==
==Learning Cross Slash==
===''Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories''===
===''Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories''===
*[[Sora]] learns Cross-slash once he obtains the Cloud [[summon card]] by clearing the [[Olympus Coliseum]] [[Room of Truth]].
*[[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]].
*Sora can obtain Cross-slash+ from a [[Hollow Bastion]] [[Bounty]]{{KHCoM}}.
 
*Sora learns Cross-slash+ after clearing [[Veggie Panic]]{{ReCoM}}.
===''Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories''===
*Sora learns Cross-slash once he obtains the Cloud card by clearing the Olympus Coliseum Room of Truth.
*Sora learns Cross-slash+ after clearing [[Veggie Panic]].


===''Kingdom Hearts Union χ''===
===''Kingdom Hearts Union χ''===
*Cross Slash +5 is the special attack for medal {{medal|Illustrated Cloud|413}}.
*Cross Slash +5 is the special attack for medal {{medal|Illustrated Cloud|413}}.
*Cross Slash +6 is the special attack for medal {{medal|Illustrated Cloud|1105}}.
*Cross Slash +7 is the special attack for medals {{medal|SN - Illustrated Cloud|1105}} and {{medal|SN - Illustrated Cloud|1105}}.
*Cross Slash EX +5 is the special attack for medal {{medal|KH II Cloud [EX+]|992}}.
*Cross Slash EX +6 is the special attack for medal {{medal|KH II Cloud [EX+]|1427}}.
*Cross Slash EX +5 is the special attack for medal {{medal|FFRK Cloud|1677}}.
*Cross Slash EX +6 is the special attack for medals {{medal|FFRK Cloud|1678}} and {{medal|Supernova - FFRK Cloud|1678}}.
*Cross Slash EX+ +6 is the special attack for medal {{medal|SN+ - KH Cloud Dissidia|1759}}.
*Chain Slash +6 is the special attack for medal {{medal|SN++ - FF7R Cloud|1834}}.
===''Kingdom Hearts Dark Road''===
*The {{DRCard|Cloud}} card has Cross Slash as its ability.


==Other appearances==
==Other appearances==
===''Kingdom Hearts''===
===''Kingdom Hearts''===
Cloud often uses this attack 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.
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.
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===''Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories''===
===''Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories''===
Cloud uses Cross-slash while fighting Sora. The card combination is:
Cloud can use Cross-slash as a [[Sleight]] while fighting Sora. He jumps towards Sora before performing a three-hit combo.
:{{sleight|Cloud - A1|Cloud - A1|Cloud - A1}}
:{{sleight|Cloud - A1|Cloud - A1|Cloud - A1}}
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===''Kingdom Hearts II''===
===''Kingdom Hearts II''===
The attack appears the same as in ''Kingdom Hearts'', only it is slightly sped up in animation.
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.
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===''Kingdom Hearts Union χ''===
===''Kingdom Hearts Union χ''===
Cloud can use Cross Slash when fighting the Player. It can Paralyze the Player.
Cloud can use Cross Slash when fighting {{c|Player|KHχ}} to paralyze them.
 
===''Final Fantasy Brave Exvius''===
[[File:Ability 4 FFBE.png|40px|left]]
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.
{{-|left}}
[[File:Ability 4 FFBE.png|40px|left]]
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.


==Origin==
==Origin==
'''{{ns|finalfantasy|Cross Slash}}''' is a recurring attack in the ''{{ns|finalfantasy|Final Fantasy (series)|Final Fantasy}}'' series, debuting as one of {{ns|finalfantasy|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.
'''{{ff|Cross-slash (Cloud ability)|Cross Slash}}''' is a recurring attack in the ''{{ff|Final Fantasy (series)|Final Fantasy}}'' series, debuting as one of {{ff|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.


==See also==
==See also==
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[[Category:Kingdom Hearts abilities]]
[[Category:Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories abilities]]
[[Category:Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories abilities]]
[[Category:Kingdom Hearts χ special attacks]]
[[Category:Kingdom Hearts Union χ special attacks]]
[[Category:Kingdom Hearts Dark Road abilities]]

Latest revision as of 18:34, 7 December 2024

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")
Cross-slash KHRECOM.gif
Lv Element Power Card Combination
Lv1 Neutral x5.0 per hit Cloud (card).png
Cloud unleashes two successive sword attacks. Stock two cards to use Cross-slash and three cards to use Omnislash.
Lv2 Neutral x5.0 per hit Cloud (card).png + Cloud (card).png
Cloud assaults the enemy with a three-hit combo.
Enemy Card Boost
Crescendo (card).png

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.

Mechanics[edit]

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
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

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
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
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
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 Slash[edit]

Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories[edit]

Kingdom Hearts Union χ[edit]

Kingdom Hearts Dark Road[edit]

  • The Cloud card has Cross Slash as its ability.

Other appearances[edit]

Kingdom Hearts[edit]

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 Memories[edit]

Cloud can use Cross-slash as a Sleight while fighting Sora. He jumps towards Sora before performing a three-hit combo.

Cloud - A1 (card).png + Cloud - A1 (card).png + Cloud - A1 (card).png

Kingdom Hearts II[edit]

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 χ[edit]

Cloud can use Cross Slash when fighting Player to paralyze them.

Final Fantasy Brave Exvius[edit]

FFBE ability icon

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.

FFBE ability icon

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.

Origin[edit]

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.

See also[edit]