Smash Ultimate: Art of Cloud

[@SoloBeans]

It was big, girthy, and massive. Some say its not a sword, but a chunk of metal.

[@DSmith3279]

😏

[@rodrigogrover3322]

Man of culture

[@lukegreenfield8523]

A dragon slayer wielded by a black swordsman

[@o.o.4238]

Big remake energy

[@Rigbyz]

It was to heavy to be called a sword. It was more like a slab of iron

[@platinumjazz_]

Missed a good chance to let Cloud win in the intro

[@SaviOnYoutube]

He missed it in the sheik one too :'(

[@rumbletumble1439]

Yeah, thats what I was thinking

[@KarateGirl999]

I would've loved to see that.

[@SoulScribePro]

*Izaw releases a competent Cloud guide* Quickplay Players: I'll Stick to up b-ing out of shield.

[@FoxIord]

Izaw listed that as his best out of shield option, as well as the ONE OF THE BEST IN THE GAME! Why are you complaining that we make use of one of his best moves? That's like complaining that Ike uses nair all the time.

[@grotto185]

@@FoxIord Ike kinda does use nair a lot but thanks to the 8.0.0 patch, it's nerfed

[@3psilon_]

Kaka poopoo It's still fuckin broken, not complaining because It's funny to me, Even on the receiving side

[@Grac01]

@@grotto185 nah it's definitely a buff bc Nair to Uair kills much earlier now while being less braindead to use bc the window is much smaller.

[@Grac01]

@@FoxIord it's annoying bc, like G&W, it's so braindead to use, grants massive reward, and it means you basically can't hit cloud's shield without a massive disjoint (like byleth fair/bair, for example)

[@FoxIord]

YOU ARE MY HERO! Thank you for keeping the community together!

[@HylianKirbo]

Nothing like a good link player helping.

[@tylerf1582]

WRONG!! He is your link

[@FoxIord]

It occured to me that this comment will age terribly, so anyone reading this in a year, know that this video was made in a time when several high-profile players were revealed to be horrible people. Hopefully that never happens with Izaw.

[@stevemartini470]

@@FoxIord i said the same about zero (sigh)

[@roadkilledpigeon]

@@FoxIord and you were correct

[@ruffles4scruffles]

Just gonna say, Cloud is not arrogant. He's very self defeating, honestly. That's part of his story arc.

[@fernando47180]

huh, do that's why I didn't remember Cloud as "arrogant". Thanks for the correction!

[@darkdraconis]

He is quite full of himself tho

[@gluckskatze3229]

I agree with you. Same goes for Revali from Botw. He has a Heart of Gold and he will do Everything to protect his people. You need to read between the lines, to fully understand his character. But most of the people see just the surface and refuse to learn more about his character, which he hides inside of him. Those people, lack extremly the abillity to have empathy. Even his Voice Actor says, that Revali has a heart of gold. He just hides it underneath thick blue ice. I love Revali very much and i will always see the real him underneath that mask.

[@aprincessofearthsea4875]

​@@darkdraconis confident isn't arrogant.

[@ouchpotato2221]

​@@darkdraconis He is a super soldier and a very good one at that. He isn't full of himself it's just there is very little to bring him down a peg or curb his expectations. That being said he has decent judgment so he's just a little uppity.

[@tylergosdin4260]

*Intro ends* Izaw: "Press up B" *credits roll*

[@Matanumi]

You forgot "out of shield"

[@glen3133]

I consider myself a cloud main but i never actually do that

[@DavionLane]

Glen then how tf you recover

[@glen3133]

Out of shield I mean. But if everything goes well, recovering isn't necessary at all

[@ConFlow247]

@@DavionLane just dont get hit

[@Casual_Shots]

This section starting at 4:22 is so good dude. Seeing an example twice, one where the opponent escapes and then one where Cloud reads their escape, is so insanely helpful. This is such a smart way to display Cloud's trapping ability.

[@Icedmanta]

Shoutouts to Izaw for continuing to provide educational resources for years, especially during the time when we clean out the community.

[@kokakadoo9101]

Dwelling on it forever is going to help. In my view just forgot about it and move on without them.

[@xblowsmokex]

S im someone who is very casual, could you explain what happened?

[@FoxIord]

@S...why is showing your appreciation for someone bad?

[@goodusermaadinternet6774]

Izaw I can’t believe you told people how to DI out of climhazzard, so many Clouds are about to get kicked out of elite smash

[@reikowan6718]

Or not even get there...man UnU

[@FoxIord]

It ain't gonna help them avoid the first hit.

[@SaviOnYoutube]

Yea they still have a god tier oos option since its hard to sdi a single hit

[@dasuberpanda]

2:18 holy hell, that is the sickest cloud play ive ever seen

[@Matanumi]

that K rool could've went away from that last hit but yes super aggressive cloud sometimes pays off

[@mms7328]

@@Matanumi what k. rool

[@delbreezybaby]

yeah man, peep Rains Cloud videos on youtube. He's got the sickest Cloud I ever seen.

[@CloudStrifeFF7]

Here’s the link to RaíÑ’s KZbin channel for those wondering: kzbin.info/door/MTNqzhLrutOvh0ZSFJAHGQ

[@stixsis4656]

It's a pipe dream but I hope in the future, every single Ultimate character will be covered in your "Art of" series.

[@cocanutz2785]

I sure hope so too ;-; plz don't pull a choctopus

[@jamesheuer79]

Cloud in smash bros was once a pipe dream soo... 😀

[@rodgeers7347]

Raíñ straight up was like "I've been waiting my whole life for this moment"

[@insertname1740]

Stop doing these you will make me want to play the whole cast someday

[@pianowarrior3813]

For real, I have this problem so much. I wanna get into Cloud so bad now but I'm also interested in Falco and Shulk and a billion other characters

[@Moss_Dude]

He's pretty good at edgeguarding and trapping, while being vulnerable to it himself. That's why he's so *edgy*

[@juxil8835]

Bruh

[@alexyanez8033]

Copied comment...

[@Moss_Dude]

@@alexyanez8033 Sigh* No it isn't. The video had only 120 something views when I made this. Edit: Just looked through the entire comment section without finding a single pun, much less one I "copied"

[@alexyanez8033]

@@Moss_Dude from sm4sh. That was a meme

[@alexyanez8033]

Just like Cloud has so many spikes! Just look at his his, etc.

[@conduit2420]

As a cloud main I can’t even begin to express with words how much I appreciate this and how much it means to me

[@CloudStrife-k5x]

(victory theme plays)

[@emjayyyyyy-y9f]

Cloud is literally Ike with projectile, actual physics, and stupid DLC mechanic. I say as a sad Ike main who doesn’t want to put time into cloud l

[@phy_]

Cloud isn’t what he was in 4, but I definitely still enjoy playing him. His playstyle is so sharp and snappy in this game and edgeguarding is fun and stylish because you know you probably shouldn’t do it 😂 good stuff as always Izaw!

[@Matanumi]

ACTUALLY in some ways he is better then he was in 4. Newer modified engine compliments hos fast big ass sword swinging play style

[@luketyler3180]

Bruh who the heck is Phy?

[@FoxIord]

Give him back his old Nair and up air and he'd be top tier. I don't even mind the 15 second limit that much, but those moves would be so busted with Ultimate's universal changes.

[@CarlosHernandez-bt9gs]

@@luketyler3180 poggers youtuber

[@kuwabara_ssbu8389]

@@luketyler3180 a really really really good bowser/cloud main

[@sirpig7141]

World's most informative Cloud montage right here.

[@ForteFGC]

Even almost 5 years later, the information from this video is still relevant, and extremely helpful to aspiring players such as myself.

[@IzAwSmash]

Want a session? Go here: metafy.gg/@izaw/schedule with the code Pokemon15 to get 10% off Join my discord and DM discord.gg/wrQbmMf

[@juandaviduribe8267]

Fucking legend needed this

[@thedee06]

What would it have to take for you to do a art of Kirby for ultimate or is it not the difference isn’t big enough from Wii U variation

[@eight89fghnb22]

Wats the music

[@olivierdussuau4849]

As a Final Fantasy fan, I love that you did this so thank you

[@shirou-kun9093]

Bruh so basically cloud specializes on catching landings (Also good vid and thank you for showing me my main at the beginning of my smash days, the boi link)

[@KarateGirl999]

A helpful tutorial video and an exhilarating combo video is a match made in heaven. I've been working hard to make my Cloud as hype as possible for a long while now, and this video played a significant role in helping me brush up on him.

[@Maxawa0851]

You posted this exactly when i wondered how to get better w cloud

[@Zinc876]

Thanks for this, been playing more Cloud recently and this gave me a lot of useful info. :)

[@nikiforospapadopoulos9810]

Whenever I watch an "Art Of-" video, I always feel the need to main the character Izaw made the guide for.

[@Pat2wik]

Jesus, Rain’s Cloud is really good. That kill on Shulk (at 8:16) and the Joker in the follow up clip (at 8:21) was super clean. Really changes the way I see Cloud if I’m being honest. Lol

[@ZaidynZen]

Let's not mention who that Joker was 💯

[@janmarcoperezbatres2203]

I did not know Nair could be used like that.

[@ZaidynZen]

Yet another amazing Art of video and i'm so proud of my friend RaÍÑ for making it in, we've come a long way since Smash 4. Love how fast and quick to the point this is, very well done and covers basic fundamentals of Cloud. 💯

[@atmanjahagirdar328]

You just made the Min Min video and this Cloud one came so soon, respect the hustle

[@milkmn4609]

I’ve been waiting for this for ages. The art of big sword go yes

[@theeleventh805gamer7]

Shulk:...

[@milkmn4609]

@@theeleventh805gamer7 shulk go BRRRRRRRR

[@danpascooch]

6:30 is hype This guide is entertaining, stylish and makes me want to play Cloud. It's so nice to see all this information presented in such a cool way.

[@smbroos8316]

I would like to think Cloud had no idea what his Forward Aerial should be. Then he saw Mario's ans said: "I like that. I can do that" And then proceeded to copy it, down to the sour spot effect (sending up to the side, insted of spiking)

[@ryanbundrick9443]

I’m curious. What goes into you selecting a character to receive the art of treatment? Do you take recommendations? If so then please do Art of Ryu/Ken. I love your work and have been a fan for years now. Keep it up!

[@anibalhyrulesantihero7021]

I think you go to Patreon or something.

[@PocketHealer21]

@@anibalhyrulesantihero7021 Looks like I'll be donating some money for "Art of Wii Fit Trainer"

[@justinrush7463]

@@PocketHealer21 wii fit got buffed for no good reason

[@yobobby9]

I think it goes by how easy a character is and if their "meta" is solved or not getting patches. The exception is pikachu/link i guess.

[@micahfurlow2624]

I didn't realize how much I loved watching your videos, I always watched your videos for tech or learning new characters deeper than I could by playing in training made for a long time. Honestly just watching your videos is just great. If u read this wall of text, thanks.

[@bigdraco4712]

idk how but just found this vid and u described how to play cloud at a higher level perfectly. I see most of ur comments in my gameplay but u also taught me a few things too!

[@NinjaGamer820]

Ah yes, another Art Of video. It is time to become a Cloud main for the next few hours, before I eventually give up.

[@MetalVideoGameMusic]

Izaw makes me feel like I don't know how to play this game and this is after having had a few lessons with him. Back to the training room!

[@JB_CY]

Been playing ff7 the past few days, I'm super hyped for this 😁

[@nl8784]

What happens if you play the remake loll

[@TheSignmatt]

These videos are incredible. Very high quality and well made. Great Job!

[@Boostrus]

Awesome guide as always! Also I loved the insertion of the FFX combat theme remix at 14:10 . I was watching and suddenly realized: "Wait a minute, this is FFX!" You could say it was a nice... Finishing Touch.... I'll see myself out.

[@CloudStrife-k5x]

im taking the title as a compliment

[@FoxIord]

I love that Cloud is one of those characters that doesn't really have a bad move, discounting his atrocious grab. It's really a sign of how solid his moveset is when Blade Beam, a very large projectile that covers tons of space and conditions recoveries is considered an *underwhelming* move on him.

[@poeticdavide]

But he has, you just said it yourself 😅 "grabs"

[@Matanumi]

Bro his grab may be the most useless in the game

[@power0029]

Matanumi Simon and Richter have slightly worse grabs. Probably the worst in the game.

[@FoxIord]

@@power0029 I'd go with Cloud. Frame 9, terrible range, doesn't combo except at starting percents where landing with nair will give better combos, and doesn't even kill except for up throw at really high %s.

[@power0029]

Fox Lord Simon/Richter have a frame 10 standing grab though.

[@wittynickname4870]

I needed this so much, I love your vids.

[@thehypist2587]

The clips at 10:05, 12:03 and 15:31 really make me want to use Cloud more. Like I played as him before, but now I’m motivated to do so more often. Also I love the choir joining the song the moment you mentioned Limit! XD

[@oddjob8455]

I've been practicing for a tournament I have on Friday and was just watching videos to study and wasn't going to play the game anymore tonight, but now I'm getting on to try and implement all the new stuff I learned from this video, your a lifesaver.

[@banklobor551]

This music is godly. Why tf do we still only have 2 tracks

[@shimmereyes8984]

it's sick we didn't have the track from the remake of "those who fight", because is godly arranged.

[@JoyBoy1990]

Cuz Nintendo be like : take it or not.

[@banklobor551]

@@JoyBoy1990 you mean Square Enix?

[@JoyBoy1990]

@@banklobor551 oh right, my bad!

[@b9morion]

Ahaha...

[@FrenzyLight]

IzAw always coming in with the Amazing Content ❤️ His script making is so goddam good!

[@Alleis]

You 2 should do a collab sometime

[@neophyte_tpk]

@@Alleis that'd be kinda hype. That juicy Link vs. Shiek lore.

[@anibalhyrulesantihero7021]

@@AlleisIzaw and Frenzy Light should collab on The Art of Sheik. Frenzy Light even has a playlist dedicated to Sheik.

[@Alleis]

@@anibalhyrulesantihero7021 Absolutely agree with that, art of sheik would be great.

[@HiImTylerr]

This won't happen for like 5 years but I want to see an Art of Hero and then my life will be complete.

[@xens1012]

Incredible video it clearly help me becoming better with Cloud even though I'm happy there are certain things I already do even if I never received advices. Thank you so much

[@TsukabuNosoratori2]

I just got Cloud on my team. Of course, I'm still in Ultra Baby mode to get the hang of things but I plan on getting to harder levels as I gain more experience with him. Thanks for this, it's so helpful for a newb like me!

[@lolbell6188]

I was waiting for this after his buffs. Also thanks for creating great guides and content.

[@finnaberjanski4649]

As a casual player and a Cloud main, I can honestly say this helped me out a lot and gave me some clarity. I have a better idea of Cloud's strengths and weaknesses, so thank you. This is very comprehensive.

[@devinwright3276]

Great vid Izaw! Quality

[@ellyjockey6164]

Something I feel should have been stated explicitly: While moves generally scale with percentage, this applies to a high caliber for Cloud. For example, b-air and f-tilt don't launch opponents at low percent, so b-air > f-tilt is a combo at starting percentages. However, they both become excellent kill moves at high percent. I know it's common sense moves work like this, I feel like it's apparent in Cloud's specific move set, so I wanted to explain this for newcomers to Cloud. Even though Cross Slash is strictly better to combo into and this doesn't pertain to his playstyle or game plan. By the way, what was the music used in this video?

[@theexaltedlt8222]

Most of probably remixes but around 10:45 it jenova theme from ff7 remake

[@quantum6637]

Bro you’re literally just saying, “Some of Cloud’s moves have low base knockback and high knockback growth.”

[@ellyjockey6164]

@@quantum6637 Which references Cloud's origins from FF7. As you keep fighting, your simple moves become kill moves, which I find interesting about Cloud. Knockback growth is everywhere, of course, but it feels good to me on Cloud in particular. I hope that answers your concern. Maybe I write too much?

[@chizzy8402]

@@ellyjockey6164 well put, thank you for the information.

[@TreacheryOfLions18]

Dude I love your content. One of the few who goes into this much detail with a character!

[@randomweeb2809]

I don't know why this guy doesn't go to EVO tournaments, he knows every strength and weakness of the entire roster

[@5hyguy42]

He’s a much better coach than player but he’ll put up a fight against anyone

[@CloudyIsle07]

Just as I switched to maining Cloud. This is great timing

[@silvesta5027]

Man watching these really makes realise I actually really suck at this game LOL

[@ASkyfiOriginal]

Yes! Thank you! I've picked up smash not that long ago and while trying to figure out who to play, my husband noticed my play style and recommended I pick up Cloud. He feels very natural to me. Been practicing with your tutorials and I'm improving a good bit. But this character breakdown is going to help even more! One day, I will beat my husband against his main!

[@ZayneTheNerd]

I’m picking up Cloud and this video is helpful. Thanks lad.

[@shockg27]

Love your videos man, can't wait for more! Excited about ZSS episode!! Keep it up homie!!

[@eliasfalke83]

Amazing video, very well put together. I learned a lot even as a Cloud main.

[@Mitchellcraft27]

I was looking for this video yesterday yooo

[@SASCHERS]

Awesome! Thank you, Izaw!

[@fenrisrodriguez7834]

Thank you, I had dropped cloud because the associated I have with him and zero but now I feel like I want to play him again.

[@fursuitjumpscare]

Thanks for the insight, Izaw. I used to play Cloud, and I appreciate the extra knowledge even if I don't play him anymore. My suggestion for your next character guide is Lucas, as I'm interested in playing him, but there aren't really any guides out there that discuss his playstyle and pros/cons rather than just talking about his combos.

[@JX2209]

Dang, Amazing work Izaw!!

[@adamraway3937]

I love the Art of Series. Art of Chrom, then Art of Young Link, then the Art of Cloud. All of them are swordies, and I love it. Next, can you please do the Art of Shulk? He is a great character with lots of nuances, and your smash 4 Art of Shulk was absolutely amazing. I would love to see your perspective on the character.

[@anibalhyrulesantihero7021]

With Shulk, you would need to know how and when to use properly but I'd be down for that.

[@Jesttricks]

I was waiting for this one thank this is my favorite smash character and this video is so comprehensive. I really like this one.

[@iplay4us]

I really enjoy the quality of this format and I appreciate even more the fact that you were using clips from other high skilled players to show what is possible. However I have one thing to note. I would have loved to see, its the seperation between the different topics that you talk about. Like in the Art of Ike video where you split the video apart in different sections with clear segregation between the topics. Its a very minor thing but still important in my opinion :)

[@Jitterzz]

Yo, the sound editing at 8:59 is awesome!

[@kurocloud9771]

Yo thanks so much for this. Cloud is my main but recently I've been putting more time into sheik (to get better with her) because I thought I "mastered" Cloud. But because of this video, I can see I have more to learn. Thanks!

[@rjthegood]

Great work as always dude.

[@cethxceth4751]

After every defeat I feel like I'm getting Stronger ,after every battle I make sure to at least watch your guide once every two days because I intend to main Cloud and the world will know who ceth ULTRA is thanks alot man greatly appreciate the demonstrations

[@koilorenzo4438]

Dude your guides are potent asf great job menh.

[@emboulaloucheman6433]

It's Art of Cloud. He could won the fight the fight in the intro aha

[@melosmoov2u]

Awesome video as usual! 🔥🔥🔥

[@PurposeDriven7_]

9:37 The droopppp, Jenovas theme is the goat

[@d-jams]

Cloud combos are the some of the sickest combos in the series

[@kingtony880]

Give Luna the cloud some credit boys! He stated he helped out with the script, follow his Twitter and check out his vods if you also want a notable player:)

[@kingtony880]

Same with the other players, too. Especially Rain.

[@Yengozi]

No thanks I’m lazy provide a link

[@JosephHk743]

I’m inspired to start using cloud again! Thanks for the video!

[@dkora2]

FINALLY, I waited so long for this video

[@sonymicronin]

Once I learn to rar nair and bair and learn to ledge trump better my Cloud gonna be so clean. This video honestly gave me so much insight, thank you Izaw.

[@chrismoore6668]

Cloud is one of my favorite sword fighters. I always play as him in the area online.

[@CalvinCapers1]

Great guide! The only piece of information I see missing is that you can mix up the timing as well as when you want to stop the cross slash combo on the first or second hit(into going back into cross clash, ftilt, etc.) to pressure shields and to catch jumps or rolls if the opponent believed they can pick a viable defensive option at that time.

[@dr.godfather8250]

at 10:06 how do you do the backflip animation going forward? I can never really pull it off.

[@bowesan]

My friend messaged me today to say '4:15 this guy is using your cover' . Nice video mate, thrilled that you wanted to use the track :D☄

[@yungmoe5051]

Do you know the name of the cover, I’ve been trying to find it everywhere but couldn’t.

[@seizuresaladventures]

Excellent channel and tutorial as always. I hope you become world champion someday 👍

[@grahamrevare]

been waiting for this since I picked up Cloud

[@simonanderson4858]

My friend is a casual Cloud main and I was looking for resources to help him elevate his game. This came at the perfect time. Can appreciate the various reasons you won't have covered PT yet, but videos on Squirtle, Ivysaur and Charizard would be so good. You know, to sound like anybody else whose main you haven't covered yet :D

[@javierbedoya4426]

Make an art of captain falcon pls :(

[@FoxIord]

If you give him $1000.00 as a donation, he will drop everything and make an "Art of..." of your choice.

[@anibalhyrulesantihero7021]

@@FoxIord 1,000?!

[@MetalVideoGameMusic]

(He is making one) Fatality might even help

[@anibalhyrulesantihero7021]

@@MetalVideoGameMusic True.

[@Yengozi]

Fox Lord wtf nobody has that kind of money lying around

[@jesussilvapalacios4619]

Me encantó gracias izaw!!!

[@kingbbqchicken]

Thanks fam this helped a lot

[@justyn8647]

thank you so much Izaw :D

[@calebmunkirs9661]

I love the art of series. It's like music theory to me as a musician. Lots of potential uses for things and only some of it will be widely seen. Something more sophisticated will use more of this technical information

[@ramiabdalla2661]

i’m not sure if it’s already been made but an art of falco would be nice

[@c.w35t87]

Remember the time when Cloud was just the art of nair?

[@laserbeamlightning]

I’m getting back to maining this boy! Love him

[@Ryan_Austin]

12:59 good change from smash 4 that I did not know This video is awesome because I always played cloud like I was playing sm4sh still, but now I know what’s different

[@heatherfincham9325]

Would be super interested in an "Art of Shulk" video. I've been pretty decent with him, but I'd like to see a full analysis of his toolkit and different situations regarding him from your perspective.

[@sonictitan1239]

Watching this so I can be ready to face the Sephiroths online

[@ConSeannery1515]

17:07 that limit charge bait was actually sick

[@dasuberpanda]

ahhhhh you used the FFX battle music too!! great choice