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| {{character-infobox
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| |title=Cloud Strife
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| |image=[[File:Cloud Strife - Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U.png|175px]]
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| |first_appearance=''[[wikipedia:Final Fantasy VII|Final Fantasy VII]]'' (1997, ''Final Fantasy'' series)<br>''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]'' / ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U|Wii U]]'' ([[List of games by date#2015|2015]], ''Mario'' series crossovers, released as DLC)
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| |species=[[Human]]
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| |latest_appearance=''[[wikipedia:Dissidia Final Fantasy NT|Dissidia Final Fantasy NT]]'' (2018, ''Final Fantasy'' series)
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| |latest_portrayal=[[wikipedia:Takahiro Sakurai|Takahiro Sakurai]] (''Mario'' series crossovers and ''Final Fantasy'' series, Japanese)
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| }}
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| {{quote2|Konna hi ga kuru to wa, omowanakatta na. (Never thought I'd see the day...)|Cloud Strife|Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U}}
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| '''Cloud Strife''' is the main protagonist from [[Square Enix]]'s ''{{wp|Final Fantasy VII}}'' and its spin-off material of the {{wp|Final Fantasy|''Final Fantasy'' series}}. Claiming to be a former first-class SOLDIER, Cloud leads a group to stop the evil Sephiroth's plan to use the Black Materia to summon Meteor and destroy the planet. He crosses over with the [[Mario (franchise)|''Mario'' cast]] and other Nintendo characters as a newcomer and downloadable character for ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]'', confirmed during the November 2015 Nintendo Direct.<ref name="Nintendo Direct">Nintendo (November 12, 2015). [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nc3CY31kMJ4 Nintendo Direct Trailer]. ''YouTube''. Retrieved November 12, 2015.</ref> While using his original design, Cloud's primary appearance in ''Super Smash Bros.'' is specifically based upon that of ''{{wp|Dissidia Final Fantasy}}''.<ref>Masked Man (February 23, 2016). [http://sourcegaming.info/2016/02/23/nintendo-dream-interview-with-sakurai-part-2/ Nintendo Dream Interview with Sakurai: Part 2]. Source Gaming. Retrieved April 23, 2017.</ref> Players who purchase Cloud from the Nintendo eShop also get his stage based on ''Final Fantasy VII'', [[Midgar]].<ref>[http://www.smashbros.com/us/dlc/index.html Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U: Downloadable Content Info]. Smashbros.com. Retrieved November 12, 2015.</ref> Despite having almost all of his home series appearances dubbed in English, and a few earlier appearances dubbed in additional languages, Cloud speaks only Japanese in ''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS'' / ''Wii U'', similar to [[Marth]] and [[Roy (Fire Emblem)|Roy]]; he is voiced by [[wikipedia:Takahiro Sakurai|Takahiro Sakurai]], his Japanese voice actor from ''[[wikipedia:Kingdom Hearts (video game)|Kingdom Hearts]]'' onwards.
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| ==History==
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| ===''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS'' / ''Wii U''===
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| {{SSB Infobox
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| |color=yellow
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| |image=Cloud Strife - Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U.png
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| |name=Cloud Strife
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| |emblem=Final Fantasy Symbol.png
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| |games=''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]'' (downloadable)<br>''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]'' (downloadable)
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| |standard=[[#Blade Beam|Blade Beam]]
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| |side=[[#Cross Slash|Cross Slash]]
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| |up=[[#Climhazzard|Climhazzard]]
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| |down=[[#Limit Charge|Limit Charge]] / [[#Finishing Touch|Finishing Touch]]
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| |final=[[#Omnislash|Omnislash]]
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| |entrance=Cloud falls onto the stage, catching his Buster Sword.
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| }}
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| Cloud is able to move quickly on the ground, though in the air he moves more slowly and falls quickly. He wields the Buster Sword, a giant sword given to him by his deceased friend Zack Fair that gives his attacks power and range, though they generally start more slowly. He also has a Limit Break mechanic, similar to [[Little Mac]]'s Power Meter. When Cloud attacks or is attacked, his Limit Gauge fills up, and when it is full Cloud is covered by a blue aura that boosts his stats, and for one use only powers up one of his special moves when one of them is used. Cloud can also charge his Limit Gauge manually with his [[#Limit Charge|Limit Charge]] down special. In ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'', the Limit Gauge is displayed at all times above his character profile during a match, similar to [[Little Mac]]'s Power Meter.<ref>Nintendo. (June 12, 2018). [https://youtu.be/L93H7YC-83o Super Smash Bros. Ultimate - E3 2018 - Nintendo Switch]. ''YouTube''. Retrieved June 15, 2018.</ref>
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| Most of Cloud's special moves are taken from the Limit Breaks he can obtain in ''Final Fantasy VII''. His standard special is [[#Blade Beam|Blade Beam]], in which Cloud swings his sword to fire a beam forward. His side special is [[#Cross Slash|Cross Slash]], in which Cloud swings his sword in the shape of a Japanese character to damage opponents. His up special is [[#Climhazzard|Climhazzard]], in which Cloud swings his sword to propel himself directly up into the air. When the Limit Gauge is filled, Cloud's down special becomes [[#Finishing Touch|Finishing Touch]], a whirlwind that deals very minimal damage but very high knockback. His [[Final Smash]] is [[#Omnislash|Omnislash]], in which Cloud hits opponents into the air and rapidly and repeatedly slashes them.<ref name="Nintendo Direct"/>
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| When customizing Cloud, he can be equipped with Sword, Suit, and Boots equipment. However, like with the other DLC characters, he lacks any custom special variations of his special moves.
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| Cloud's alternate colors are based upon the uniforms for the different classes of SOLDIER. He also has alternate costumes using his ''{{wp|Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children}}'' and ''{{wp|Kingdom Hearts II}}'' design, which includes the Fusion Swords in place of the Buster Sword. Two of his ''Advent Children'' costumes have a sleeve used to hide his Geostigma-infected arm, while the others leave his arm bare, revealing it without any signs of Geostigma and with the ribbon he wears in memory of Aerith Gainsborough.
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| ===''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''===
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| [[File:Cloud SSBU.png|thumb|left|Cloud's default appearance in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''.]]
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| [[File:Cloud (Advent Children) SSBU.png|thumb|Cloud's ''Advent Children'' outfit in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''.]]
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| Cloud will reappear in the upcoming ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'' as part of the core game alongside the other DLC characters, this time as an unlockable character.
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| {{br}}
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| ==Special moves==
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| ===Blade Beam===
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| [[File:SSBWiiU Blade Beam.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|Blade Beam in ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U'']]
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| {{main-external|SmashWiki|Blade Beam}}
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| '''Blade Beam''' is Cloud's first level two Limit Break in ''[[wikipedia:Final Fantasy VII|Final Fantasy VII]]'', and his standard special move. Cloud swings his sword upward, sending out a beam that travels across the stage, following the ground, and disappearing when it reaches the end of the stage or it hits an opponent. When used in the air, the beam travels straight through the air, but deals less damage and does not travel as far.
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| When under the influence of a [[#Limit Charge|Limit Break]], when Cloud uses Blade Beam he instead sends out a larger, blue slash that, when it hits opponents, deals multiple hits before launching them. The move is still weaker when used in the air.
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| ;Names in other languages
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| {{foreign names
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| |Jap=破晄撃
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| |JapR=Hakōgeki
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| |JapM=Breaking Clear Attack
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| }}
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| <gallery>
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| SSBWiiU Limit Break Blade Beam.JPG|The Limit Break version of Blade Beam in ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U''
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| </gallery>
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| ===Cross Slash===
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| [[File:SSBU Cross Slash Limit Break.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.4|The Limit Break version of Cross Slash in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'']]
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| {{main-external|SmashWiki|Cross Slash}}
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| '''Cross Slash''' is Cloud's side special move, based on his second level one Limit Break in ''Final Fantasy VII''. By pressing the special attack button up to three times, Cloud deals three attacks with five hits total, slashing in the shape of the kanji 凶 (''kyō'', "bad luck") to deal damage. The full attack can only be used, however, if the first and second hits connect, otherwise the attack ends.
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| When using the Limit Break version of the move, Cloud uses a powered-up version of the move, dealing all five slashes at once regardless.
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| ;Names in other languages
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| {{foreign names
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| |Jap=凶斬り
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| |JapR=Kyōgiri
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| |JapM=Bane Slash
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| }}
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| <gallery>
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| SSBWiiU Cross Slash.jpg|Cross Slash in ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U''
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| SSBWiiU Limit Break Cross Slash.jpg|The Limit Break version of Cross Slash in ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U''
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| </gallery>
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| ===Climhazzard===
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| [[File:SSBWiiU Climhazzard.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|Climhazzard in ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U'']]
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| {{main-external|SmashWiki|Climhazzard}}
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| '''Climhazzard''' is Cloud's up special move, which is based on his second level two Limit Break in ''Final Fantasy VII''. Cloud thrusts his sword forward and leaps directly up into the air, sending any opponents into the air as well. By pressing the special move button again, Cloud slashes downward toward the ground, which not only damages, but can also [[meteor smash]] opponents.
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| When the Limit Gauge is fully charged, Climhazzard not only deals greater damage and knockback but also sends Cloud a greater distance into the air and allows for horizontal movement.
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| ;Names in other languages
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| {{foreign names
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| |Jap=クライムハザード
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| |JapR=Kuraimu Hazādo
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| |JapM=Climb Hazard
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| }}
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| <gallery>
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| SSBWiiU Limit Break Climhazzard.JPG|The Limit Break version of Climhazzard in ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U''
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| </gallery>
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| ===Limit Charge===
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| [[File:SSBU Limit Charge.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.4|Limit Charge in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'']]
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| {{main-external|SmashWiki|Limit Charge}}
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| '''Limit Charge''' is Cloud's default down special move. When used, Cloud holds his Buster Sword out in front of himself and begins to manually fill his Limit Gauge; this can also be done by dealing or taking damage. The player can cancel the charge by moving (which will cause him to roll), grabbing, or shielding. When the Limit Gauge is full, Cloud stops charging and enters into Limit Break, increasing his stats and allowing him to, one time only, use a more powerful version of one of his special moves.
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| ;Names in other languages
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| {{foreign names
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| |Jap=リミットチャージ
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| |JapR=Rimitto Chāji
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| |JapM=Limit Charge
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| }}
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| <gallery>
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| SSBWiiU Limit Charge.jpg|Limit Charge in ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U''
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| SSBWiiU Limit Break.jpg|Cloud in Limit Break status in ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U''
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| </gallery>
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| ===Finishing Touch===
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| [[File:SSBWiiU Finishing Touch.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|Finishing Touch in ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U'']]
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| {{main-external|SmashWiki|Limit Charge#Finishing Touch}}
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| '''Finishing Touch''' is Cloud's second level three Limit Break in ''Final Fantasy VII'' and his down special move when under Limit Break status. When used, Cloud spins and swings his sword, creating a whirlwind that only deals 1% damage but has very high knockback.
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| ;Names in other languages
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| {{foreign names
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| |Jap=画竜点睛
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| |JapR=Garyō Tensei
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| |JapM=Finishing Touch
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| }}
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| {{br}}
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| ==Final Smash==
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| ===Omnislash===
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| [[File:SSBWiiU Omnislash.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.4|Omnislash in ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U'']]
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| [[File:SSB3DS Omnislash.jpg|thumb|Omnislash in ''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS'']] | |
| {{main-external|SmashWiki|Omnislash}}
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| '''Omnislash''' is Cloud's level four Limit Break and the final one he learns in ''Final Fantasy VII'', and acts as his [[Final Smash]]. When used, a text box like the ones that appear in ''Final Fantasy VII'' appears on screen reading "Omnislash." Cloud rushes forward and slashes an opponent up into the air where Cloud unleashes a multitude of sword strikes on the captured opponents before bringing them down to the ground, creating a large explosion that launches the trapped and any nearby opponents. Like with [[Marth]]'s [[Marth#Critical Hit|Critical Hit]], Cloud rushes forward until he reaches an opponent, the edge of a platform, or a set distance. Unlike Critical Hit, Omnislash cannot be stopped mid-execution. If Cloud does not strike an opponent with the first slash, the Final Smash fails.
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| {{br}}
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| ;Names in other languages
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| {{foreign names
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| |Jap=超究武神覇斬
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| |JapR=Chōkyū Bushin Hazan
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| |JapM=Super Extreme Martial God Supreme Slash
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| }}
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| ==''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS'' / ''Wii U'' profiles and statistics==
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| ===Trophy information===
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| {| align=center width=100% cellspacing=0 border=1 cellpadding=3 style="border-collapse:collapse; font-family:Arial;"
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| !width="10%"|Name
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| !3DS Image
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| !Wii U Image
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| !width="20%"|Appears in
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| !Description
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| !Cloud
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| |[[File:CloudTrophy3DS.png|100px]]
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| |[[File:CloudTrophyWiiU.png|100px]]
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| |bgcolor="lightblue" align=center|''FINAL FANTASY VII'' (11/1997)
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| |''The protagonist of FINAL FANTASY VII, Cloud wields the enormous Buster Sword, a memento from his comrad Zack. Once a SOLDIER of Shinra, he now fights as a mercenary against the corporation he originally served. His decision to join AVALANCHE's insurgence, however, will transform his destiny.''
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| !Cloud (Alt.)
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| |[[File:CloudAltTrophy3DS.png|100px]]
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| |[[File:CloudAltTrophyWiiU.png|100px]]
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| |bgcolor="lightblue" align=center|''FINAL FANTASY VII'' (11/1997)
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| |''Filling the Limit Gauge allows Cloud to perform a Limit Break, supercharging his next special move. His down special becomes Finishing Touch. With a huge swing of his sword, Cloud summons a whirlwind that inflicts only 1% damage, but boasts brutal launch power. Go for a KO while foes' damage is still low!''
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| |-bgcolor="lightblue"
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| ![[Omnislash]]
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| |align=center|''N/A''
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| |[[File:OmnislashTrophyWiiU.png|100px]]
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| |''Cloud sets out to prevent Sephiroth from sending Meteor crashing into the planet. The fate of the world on his shoulders, Cloud confronts his enemy one on one. He unleashes a flurry of swift slashes before delivering the finishing blow. In Smash Bros., the final strike creates an explosion, launching nearby fighters.''
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| |}
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| <small>Blue indicates exclusive to the Wii U version.</small>
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| ===Palutena's Guidance===
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| The following dialogue applies also to [[Mewtwo]], [[Roy (Fire Emblem)|Roy]], [[Lucas]], [[Ryu]], [[Corrin]], and [[Bayonetta]], who are also downloadable fighters.
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| *'''[[Pit (character)|Pit]]''': Who is THAT?
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| *'''[[Palutena]]''': I have no data on this fighter. I can't believe it!
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| *'''Viridi''': It must be an intruder from another dimension!
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| *'''Pit''': Whoever it is, the goal remains the same: to fight and win!
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| ===amiibo===
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| *''The protagonist of FINAL FANTASY VII, Cloud wields the enormous Buster Sword, a memento from his comrade Zack. Once a SOLDIER of Shinra, he now fights as a mercenary against the corporation he originally served. His decision to join AVALANCHE's insurgence, however, will transform his destiny.''
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| ==Gallery==
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| <gallery>
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| CloudStorms.jpg|Cloud's splash screen
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| CloudPromotionalArt.jpg|Promotional artwork by Square Enix artist Tetsuya Nomura
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| Cloud Advent Children SSB4.png|''Advent Children'' outfit artwork
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| CloudHeadSSB4-U.png|Default stock icon
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| CloudHeadAdventSSB4-U.png|''Advent Children'' stock icon
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| Cloud amiibo 1.png|[[amiibo]]
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| Cloud amiibo 2.png|amiibo
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| Cloud (Advent Children) SSBU.png|Cloud's ''Advent Children'' outfit in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''
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| </gallery>
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| ==Names in other languages==
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| {{foreign names
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| |Jap=クラウド・ストライフ
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| |JapR=Kuraudo Sutoraifu
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| |JapM=Cloud Strife
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| |Rus=Клауд Страйф
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| |RusR=Klaud Strayf
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| |RusM=Cloud Strife
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| |Kor=클라우드 스트라이프
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| |KorR=Keullaudeu Seuteuraipeu
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| |KorM=Cloud Strife
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| |Chi=克勞德•史特萊夫
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| |ChiR=Kèláodé Shǐtèláifū
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| |ChiM=Cloud Strife
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| }}
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| ==Trivia==
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| *Cloud is the only third-party character in the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series whose debut title was never released on a [[Nintendo]] console, although it was eventually revealed that it will be part of the Nintendo Switch's lineup.
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| **Early concepts for ''Final Fantasy VII'', however, were created with the intention of developing a [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System|SNES]] title before production was delayed in favor of other projects and later restarted for [[wikipedia:Sony|Sony]]'s [[wikipedia:PlayStation (console)|PlayStation]] console.<ref>https://www.unseen64.net/2008/04/11/final-fantasy-7-beta/</ref>
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| *Cloud is one of two characters whose weapon changes depending on the costume. He wields the Buster Sword in his default ''Final Fantasy VII'' outfit and the Fusion Swords in his ''Advent Children'' variations. The other character is [[Bayonetta]].
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| ==External links==
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| *[[wikia:c:finalfantasy:Cloud Strife|Cloud Strife on the Final Fantasy Wiki]]
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| ==References==
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| {{NIWA|SmashWiki=1}}
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| <references/>
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