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Cloud
Japanese	クラウド
Rōmaji	Kuraudo
Origin	Final Fantasy VII
Games	Kingdom Hearts Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories Kingdom Hearts II Kingdom Hearts coded Kingdom Hearts χ
KH tracks Battle theme - Shrouding Dark Cloud Battle theme - Go for It! KHCOM tracks Battle theme - Face It! Battle theme - Go for It! KHII tracks Battle theme - Beneath the Ground KHUχ tracks Battle theme - Rowdy Rumble

Cloud
Kingdom Hearts Union χ
This contender packs a serious punch on his second turn. Defeat him before he can unleash it, or find another way to stay in the game!

	HP	STR		DEF	MP rec		EXP
Before rescue	300	11		10	15		80
After rescue	600	35		27	51		800
Weapon	Fire		Blizzard			Thunder
x1.0	x0.49		x0.5			x1.0
Percentage	Stop		Stun			Other
x0.04	x0.3		x0.5			x0.5
World(s)
Olympus Coliseum

	HP	STR		DEF	MP rec		EXP
Hercules Cup (Before rescue)	450	29		23	40		500
Hercules Cup (After rescue)	600	35		27	51		1000
Hades Cup	600	42		34	57		1000
Weapon	Fire		Blizzard			Thunder
x1.0	x0.49		x0.5			x1.0
Percentage	Stop		Stun			Other
x0.04	x0.3		x0.5			x0.5
Rewards
Hercules Cup Metal Chocobo Hades Cup Lionheart
Seed(s)
Hercules Cup	• Seed 4: Cloud
Hades Cup	• Seed 20: Cloud

	HP	STR		DEF	MP rec		EXP
Before rescue	300	11		10	17		80
After rescue	600	31		20	56		2000
Weapon	Fire		Blizzard			Thunder
x1.0	x0.49		x0.5			x0.5
Percentage	Stop		Stun			Other
x0.02	x0.2		x0.5			x0.5
World(s)
Olympus Coliseum

	HP	STR		DEF	MP rec		EXP
Hercules Cup (Before rescue)	450	27		20	47		500
Hercules Cup (After rescue)	600	31		20	56		2000
Hades Cup	900	40		24	80		1000
Weapon	Fire		Blizzard			Thunder
x1.0	x0.49		x0.5			x0.5
Percentage	Stop		Stun			Other
x0.02	x0.2		x0.5			x0.5
Rewards
Hercules Cup Metal Chocobo Hades Cup Lionheart
Seed(s)
Hercules Cup	• Seed 4: Cloud
Hades Cup	• Seed 20: Cloud

	HP	STR		DEF	MP rec		EXP
Before rescue	300	11		10	15		80
After rescue	600	35		27	51		800
Weapon	Fire		Blizzard			Thunder
x1.0	x0.49		x0.5			x1.0
Percentage	Stop		Stun			Other
x0.04	x0.3		x0.5			x0.5
World(s)
Olympus Coliseum

	HP	STR		DEF	MP rec		EXP
Hercules Cup (Before rescue)	450	29		23	40		500
Hercules Cup (After rescue)	600	35		27	51		1000
Hades Cup	600	42		34	57		1000
Weapon	Fire		Blizzard			Thunder
x1.0	x0.49		x0.5			x1.0
Percentage	Stop		Stun			Other
x0.04	x0.3		x0.5			x0.5
Rewards
Hercules Cup Metal Chocobo Hades Cup Lionheart
Seed(s)
Hercules Cup	• Seed 4: Cloud
Hades Cup	• Seed 20: Cloud

Floor			HP		AP		EXP
Sora	Riku
2F	B11F		274		4		192
3F	B10F		298		5		308
4F	B9F		323		6		423
5F	B8F		347		7		539
6F	B7F		372		8		654
Physical	Fire		Ice		Lightning		Neutral
x1.0	x0.5		x0.5		x0.5		x0.5
Stun		Percentage				Stop
x0.5		x0				x0
Warp		Bind		Confuse		Terror
x0		x1.0		x0		x0
Rewards
Hi-Potion
World(s)
Olympus Coliseum

Floor			HP				AP		EXP
Sora	Riku		Regular		Beginner
2F	B11F		364		273		5		192
3F	B10F		416		312		6		208
4F	B9F		468		351		8		223
5F	B8F		520		390		10		339
6F	B7F		572		429		11		354
Physical		Fire		Ice		Lightning		Neutral
x1.0		x0.5		x0.5		x0.5		x0.5
Stun		Percentage				Stop		Warp
x0.5		x0				x0		x0
Bind		Confuse		Terror		Magnet		Freeze
x1.0		x0		x0		x0.33		x0.5
Rewards
Hi-Potion
World(s)
Olympus Coliseum

Cup		HP	Strength		Defense
Hades Paradox Cup		• Match 25: Cloud • Match 40: Cloud • Match 49: Cloud
		1448/724	87		51
Physical	Fire			Blizzard
×1.0	×1.5			×0.5
Thunder	Dark			Neutral
×0	×0.5			×0.5

Cup		HP	Strength		Defense
Hades Paradox Cup		• Match 25: Cloud • Match 40: Cloud • Match 49: Cloud
		1448/724	86		51
Physical	Fire			Blizzard
×1.0	×1.5			×0.5
Thunder	Dark			Neutral
×0	×0.5			×1.0

World		HP	Strength	Defense
Olympus Coliseum		520	52	33
Fire	Blizzard		Thunder	Aero
x0.49	x0.50		x0.50	x0.50
Ignite	Freeze		Jolt	Air-Toss
X	X		X	X
Slow	Stop	Confuse	Stun	Magnet
X	X	X	X	X
Worlds
Olympus Coliseum

Cloud is a boss in Kingdom Hearts, Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories, Kingdom Hearts II, and Kingdom Hearts Re:coded. In the first Kingdom Hearts, Cloud is hired by Hades to defeat Hercules, but requests that Cloud defeats Sora in the preliminaries first. Regardless of losing or winning this battle, Sora will still progress in the storyline. After the preliminaries, Cloud can be fought in both the Hercules and Hades Cups. Cloud is also fought in the memory version of Olympus Coliseum in Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories, while he is searching for Hercules. In Kingdom Hearts II, Cloud appears within the Hades Paradox Cup.

Strategies

Kingdom Hearts

Preliminaries

Cloud can be either an easy or overwhelming foe depending on how Sora fought the six previous matches. Cloud's movement is slow, but his attacks are quick and cover much ground. First, try to keep some distance away from him and pay attention to his movements, as Cloud will try to close the distance by continuously executing Sonic Blade, which is a fast attack that pierces anything in its way, dealing good damage. Be wary of Sonic Blade, once his combo connects, there's a good chance that Sora will be defeated. Should Sora be in his targeting range, Cloud will either execute Sonic Blade or Climhazzard, in which he makes a high leap and then stabs his sword into the ground, creating a short-ranged impact. Climhazzard can be easily dodged by Dodge Rolling when Cloud yells. Luckily, Cloud mostly focuses on defeating Donald and Goofy before striking Sora, leaving more time for recovery (provided Sora has potions/MP left). While Cloud's standard sword combo appears overwhelming, it can be easily blocked with a well-timed attack or Guard, which leaves Cloud stunned for a moment, giving Sora an opportunity to combo him. It should also be noted that all of Cloud's attacks have recoil, which is exploitable, as it can push Sora out of his range. It should be an easy fight as long as Sora has enough curative items or MP.

Equip Dodge Roll as it is essential to this battle. There are two very basic ways to handle this fight. The first is counterattacking. When he uses basic swings to attack, time Sora's attack to match his, which will cause both characters to flinch. Sora should be somewhat faster than him, meaning that if he attacks immediately after countering, he will be able to land a combo. When Cloud starts using Sonic Blade, simply lock on to him, run in one direction, and dodge roll when he hits Sora. If this attack is blocked, twice Cloud will be knocked back and open to attacks. He will always do a set number of thrusts before either stopping completely and start pacing; start thrusting again; but more often executing Climhazzard and homing into Sora's current position, where he impales his sword and does minor area damage. When he leaps, stand still for a brief second. He will then home in on that position. Now simply run 1-2 steps and dodge roll to evade the attack. While his sword is impaled, strike with combos quickly. Simply repeat this process.

Victory against Cloud is completely optional. The story will progress regardless of the outcome.

Hercules Cup

This time, Cloud's overall stats increase and he gains another signature attack-Omnislash. He hits harder and faster, but still retains some of his weaknesses. By now Sora should have cleared Pegasus Cup and learned Strike Raid, so try to keep at a distance from Cloud and start executing Strike Raid. Once around 50% of his HP is drained, he'll start using Omnislash. Omnislash is a predictable move but can be tough to evade. When Cloud runs to the center of the stage and charges (a golden glow can be seen surrounding him), heal Sora to full HP and Dodge Roll when Cloud yells and slashes to evade. Cloud's Omnislash mostly homes in on Donald and Goofy before focusing on Sora, but his finisher varies, though he uses the stabbing strike for his combo most often. Sora should have learned special attack abilities by now. If Sora has MP Rage equipped, he can regain lost MP just by taking a few hits. If Sora is at a high enough level he should be able to blindly charge in on Cloud. This is a risky move as Sora may get hit by Omnislash.

Hades Cup

Cloud and Leon are fought simultaneously. Both are stronger than their previous appearances, with more health and dealing better damage, but their attacks do not change. Focus on defeating Cloud first, as his thrusting attacks are the most dangerous attacks in this fight. Leon will spend most of his time passing back and forth, and when he finally does attack, he uses a jumping attack that will usually be evaded when trying to evade Cloud.

Technique		Element	Tech	Power Bonus	Guard?
Cross Slash (凶斬り, Kyōgiri, lit. "Misfortune Slash")		None	x0.02	4	Repellable (Recoil: 1)
		Cloud swings his sword vertically and horizontally, then swings it up at the end.
Sonic Blade (ソニックレイヴ, Sonikku Reivu, lit. "Sonic Rave")		None	x0.01	6	Repellable (Recoil: 1)
		Cloud dashes while thrusting his sword. Is often used repeatedly.
Climhazzard (クライムハザード, Kuraimuhazādo)		None	x0	6	Repellable (Recoil: 100)
		Cloud leaps in the air, then falls with his sword pointing down.
Omnislash (超究武神覇斬, Chōkyū Bushinhazan, lit. "Super-ultimate Warrior God's Mastery Slash")		None	x0	8	Repellable (Recoil: 100)
		Cloud spreads his wing and flies around, slashing 5 times.
		Used when below half HP, and in all but the Preliminaries. Cloud is invincible during this attack.
Guard: Repellable = Can be blocked and interrupted; Returnable = Can be blocked and deflected back; Preventable = Blockable by Goofy's shield only.

Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories

Before fighting Cloud, it is recommended to have at least 3-4 healing cards and quick reload cards. Hopefully, there's enough CP left to stock a few 0 cards. In order to win, knowing where the 0 cards are kept is very important, therefore it is suggested to place them in the last row of the deck. Every card played by Cloud, including individual cards will be 2-3 hit combos, the first hit always stuns and damages Sora, while the second hit deals even more damage. When Cloud stocks two "Cloud" cards, pay attention to what he is going to do. Usually, he'll run behind Sora and execute the sleight Cross-Slash, let loose 0 cards to break this sleight. Eventually, he'll stock three Cloud cards to execute Omnislash, his strongest sleight. Only release 0 cards when Cloud starts yelling and flying, continue to break his cards and sleight, and eventually, he'll only have two cards left. At that point attack with as many cards as possible and he'll soon fall.

Another faster strategy would be to just store two Cure cards (normal, not Premium) and have half of Sora's deck comprise cards numbered 7. Sora can easily launch Stun Impact several times, giving him room to attack Cloud. Sora can use the 0 cards to break Omnislash or if he doesn't have any, just dodge him. Keep at a distance while curing and reloading cards, and Sora will be able to take him down in a flash.

Deck

Card		0	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	Total
	Attack Card A	1	1	2	2	2	1	1	1	1	0	12
	Attack Card B	1	1	2	2	2	1	1	1	1	0	12
	Hi-Potion	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	1

Attacks

Technique		Element	Status	Power	Cards
Vertical Swing (縦振り, Tate Furi)		Physical	—	x1.0	or
		Cloud holds his large sword over his back and swings it down quickly. The attack has a wider range than it looks.
Landing Slash (着地斬り, Chakuchi Kiri)		Physical	—	x1.0	or
		Used when flying. After standing still in midair, Cloud slashes with the momentum of the fall.
Cross-slash (凶斬り, Kyōgiri, lit. "Misfortune Slash")		Physical	—	x1.5	+ +
	Last Hit	Physical	—	x2.0
		Cloud jumps towards Sora, and performs three consecutive attacks, consisting of a vertical slash, a horizontal slash, and an upward slash.
Omnislash (超究武神覇斬, Chōkyū Bushinhazan, lit. "Super-ultimate Warrior God's Mastery Slash")		Neutral	—	x2.0	+ +
		Cloud uses the power of darkness to fly around, and slash from the sky three times.
Hi-Potion (ハイポーション, Hai Pōshon)		—	—	—
		Quickly reloads attack cards with no charge time required. Even normally unreloadable cards are restored.
Guard/Block: △ = Can be blocked; O = Can be blocked and interrupted (melee) or deflected back (projectile); X = Cannot be blocked.

Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories

Cloud battles Sora in the facsimile of Olympus Coliseum.

Deck

Card		0	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	Total
	Attack Card A	1	1	2	2	2	2	2	1	1	0	14
	Attack Card B	1	1	2	2	2	2	2	1	1	0	14
	Hi-Potion	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	1

Attacks

Technique		Element	Status	Power	Cards
Vertical Swing (縦振り, Tate Furi)		Physical	—	x1.0
		Used at close range. Cloud swings his sword down. The attack will miss if the distance is too great.
Sonic Blade (ソニックレイヴ, Sonikku Reivu, lit. "Sonic Rave")		Physical	—	x1.5
		Used regardless of distance. Cloud rushes through Sora while thrusting with his sword twice. When Cloud's HP is less than 50% of his maximum, the number of attacks increases to 4.
Climhazzard (クライムハザード, Kuraimuhazādo)		Physical	—	x2.0	or
		Used regardless of distance. Cloud jumps in the air and falls near Sora with his sword pointing down. A shock wave spreads out from the sword as it pierces the ground, reaching a wide area.
Cross-slash (凶斬り, Kyōgiri, lit. "Misfortune Slash")	Hit 1-2	Physical	—	x1.2	+ +
	Hit 3	Physical	—	x1.5
		Cloud jumps towards Sora (except when he's already near Sora), and swings his sword three times on the spot. The attack has little range and can be avoided by just moving away.
Omnislash (超究武神覇斬, Chōkyū Bushinhazan, lit. "Super-ultimate Warrior God's Mastery Slash")		Neutral	—	x2.0	+ +
		Cloud moves out of range, approaches Sora, and swings his sword, repeating this for a total of 5 times. The swinging motion can differ, but the range is the same.
Hi-Potion (ハイポーション, Hai Pōshon)		—	—	—
		Quickly reloads attack cards with no charge time required. Even normally unreloadable cards are restored.
Guard/Block: △ = Can be blocked; O = Can be blocked and interrupted (melee) or deflected back (projectile); X = Cannot be blocked.

Kingdom Hearts II

In the Hades Paradox Cup, Sora has to fight Cloud three times. The first time is in Round 25, where he's accompanied by Tifa. When he uses Warrior's Spirit, use Glide to keep away from him. When Sora uses Limits in this battle, the amount of MP spent is lessened, so Limits are always a smart move. Just make sure to listen for Tifa to say "Final Heaven," which could prove a problem if ignored.

In Round 40, Sora battles against Cloud again, but this time he's paired up with Leon. His HP is the same as it was before but this time Sora can use Drive Forms and not Limits. He can still use his own Trinity Limit to pummel them though. This should be easy if Sora uses Final Form or Trinity Limit, but make sure to heal when necessary. This battle is also timed so make sure also watch the clock.

In Round 49, Cloud is fought again, but this time with Tifa, Leon, and Yuffie. Sora is alone and cannot use forms, only Trinity Limit. If Sora's HP is critical and his magic is still restoring, just Glide around the arena until the gauge is full. Trinity Limit is very useful in this battle because it allows Sora to attack three times and also has a finishing move to fully KO opponents. Just make sure to use it when Sora is at a good health level because then he has to wait for his magic to restore.

Cloud is immune to Thunder, but weak to Fire.

Technique		Element	Power	Guard?
Cross Slash (凶斬り, Kyōgiri, lit. "Misfortune Slash")	1st stage	Physical	—	x1.0	△
	2nd-3rd stage	Physical	—	x1.0	△
		Cloud swings his sword vertically and horizontally, then performs a big swipe.
Sonic Blade (ソニックレイヴ, Sonikku Reivu, lit. "Sonic Rave")		Physical	—	x0.75	△
		Cloud rushes while thrusting his sword.
Omnislash (超究武神覇斬, Chōkyū Bushinhazan, lit. "Super-ultimate Warrior God's Mastery Slash")	Fighting Spirit	Neutral	—	x1.0	△
	Swing	Neutral	—	x0.25	△
	Slash	Physical	—	x0.75	△
	Falling Thrust	Neutral	—	x1.0	△
		Cloud emits a fighting spirit and swings his sword above his head. He then flies around at high speed for 2.5 seconds, slashing 3 times, and repeating that for a total of 2~3 times. Finally, he falls while thrusting his sword down.
Guard/Block: △ = Can be blocked; O = Can be blocked and interrupted (melee) or deflected back (projectile); X = Cannot be blocked.

Kingdom Hearts Re:coded

Cloud is fought on Floor 3 of the Olympus Coliseum episode, in the same room the exit portal is in. Cloud is difficult the first few times, especially since his Omnislash is hard to block. Powerful single target commands should be used, such as Explosion (derived from equipping Fire magic). Sora's Limit Break will also make short work of Cloud, provided it activates. If all else fails, use Auto-Block and Regen Licenses for an easy win.

Technique	Target	Element	Power	Hit Rate	Critical Rate	Guard Timing
Attack (たたかう, Tatakau)	Single	—	2.50	95%	4%	Early
	Cloud quickly slashes with his sword.
Omnislash (超究武神覇斬, Chōkyū Bushinhazan, lit. "Super-ultimate Warrior God's Mastery Slash")	Random	—	1.5 (x6)	85%	0%	Late
	Cloud is enveloped in a black light, then slashes 6 times.
Guard/Block: △ = Can be blocked; O = Can be blocked and interrupted (melee) or deflected back (projectile); X = Cannot be blocked.

Videos

Cloud – Kingdom Hearts	Cloud (Hercules Cup) – Kingdom Hearts	Cloud & Leon (Hades Cup) – Kingdom Hearts
Cloud – Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories	Cloud – Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories
Leon, Yuffie, Tifa & Cloud – Kingdom Hearts II
Cloud – Kingdom Hearts coded	Cloud – Kingdom Hearts Re:coded