Up aerial has a rather large hitbox, overall decent speed, a long duration, and decent damage and knockback altogether, these traits make it effective at juggling and denying landings. It is also very fast on both ends, can autocancel with a short hop, and has a low launching angle, all of which make it a good edgeguarding and spacing tool despite its below-average knockback. A prime example of this trait is Cloud's aerial attacks: neutral aerial, despite having its range decreased noticeably in the transition to Ultimate, still covers Cloud's hurtbox well, making it a go-to option for spacing or air-to-ground transition movement. As a result, Cloud's Limit Break status only marginally benefits his aerial mobility, but it can nevertheless help him move along the ground better.Ĭloud's greatest asset is his effective range, courtesy of his Buster Sword Cloud's attacks have among the longest reaches in the game and can space out the opponent quite easily, snuff out opposing approaches and adeptly punish most careless attacks due to his speed and range. His increased gravity and falling speed, however, make his jumps slightly lower and prevent him from autocanceling some of his aerial attacks (notably back aerial and up aerial) as easily. His traction slightly improves, his dashing speed becomes even faster, his falling speed becomes the fourth fastest, and his air speed becomes the fastest in the game under normal circumstances. However, Cloud's Limit Break status improves his already impressive mobility. He has above-average falling speed and high gravity, however, preventing him from staying in the air for long despite his good aerial maneuverability. He has average walking speed, very fast dashing speed, above-average air speed and average air acceleration, granting him both quick ground and aerial mobility. Despite his weight class, Cloud boasts high mobility on the ground and in the air. With the exception of the third method, Cloud must then be defeated on Midgar.Ĭloud is a middleweight swordsman, tied with Mii Swordfighter at 100 units of weight.