Editing Cloud (SSBU)

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{{Future release}}
{{disambig2|Cloud's appearance in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''|the character in other contexts|Cloud Strife}}
{{Infobox Character
|name         = Cloud
|image        = [[Image:Cloud SSBU.png|250px|Cloud]]
|game         = SSBU
|ssbgame1     = SSB4
|availability     = [[Unlockable character|Unlockable]]
}}
'''Cloud''' ({{ja|クラウド|Kuraudo}}, ''Cloud'') is a playable character in  ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''. He was confirmed on June 12th, 2018. Cloud will once again be voiced by {{s|wikipedia|Takahiro Sakurai}} in all versions of ''Ultimate'', albeit with recycled voice clips.

==Changes from ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]''==

===Aesthetics===
*{{change|As with all [[veteran]]s returning from ''SSB4'', Cloud's model features a more subdued color scheme. His clothing features subtle detailing. His model and textures otherwise appear unchanged.}}

===Attributes===
*{{change|Cloud's [[Limit Break]] gauge is shown next to his character HUD.}}

===Aerial moves===
*{{nerf|Neutral aerial has a smaller hitbox.}}
*{{nerf|Up aerial's hitbox comes out later, preventing it from hitting grounded opponents.}}
*{{nerf|Down aerial has a smaller vertical hitbox and has more lag.}}

===Special moves===
*{{change|[[Cross Slash]] has a sleeker design inspired from ''Dissidia Final Fantasy'' instead of the brush-like strikes from ''Smash 4''.}}
*{{buff|Cross Slash deals 4.9% more damage (19% to 23.9%)}}
*{{change|Limit Cross Slash's strikes slow down significantly against shield.}}
*{{buff|Cloud can now grab the ledge at any point during [[Climhazzard]]'s downward slash.}}
*{{buff|[[Climhazzard]]'s downward slash has less endlag.}}
*{{change|Cloud may not voice out once he manually obtains a full [[Limit Charge]]. <!--Unsure if he still voices out or not-->}}
*{{nerf|A fully charged [[Limit Break]] will lose its charge if it is not used within 15 seconds.}}

==Gallery==

=== Character Showcase Video ===
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==Trivia==
*A section of Cloud's trailer pictures him using his side taunt with {{SSBU|R.O.B.}} in the distance, who is promptly struck by {{SSBU|Pikachu}}'s [[Thunder]]. This is a direct reference to magic-casting and its animation in ''Final Fantasy'', with Thunder being a basic [https://finalfantasy.wikia.com/wiki/Black_Magic black magic] spell.

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{{Final Fantasy universe}}

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