Cloud Strategy Guide - Super Smash Bros. Wii U/3DS (Moveset, Combos & Tech)

An in-depth analysis of Cloud's moveset, techniques, custom moves & combos in SSB4!
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[@WholesomeLad]

1. Blade beam 2. Charge 3. Roll to other side when they approach 4. Repeat

[@bangotrue1089]

Doge *BORK BORK BORK BORK*

[@HubPie3]

I *STILL* can't believe Cloud made it into Smash Bros. That kid from Brawl Taunts probably cried tears of joy during his announcement.

[@redtrocity]

+Hub Pie lol ikr

[@ryuquaza]

CHARGE CHARGE CHARGE

[@dorcgod9517]

Charge it on the ground, charge it in the air, charge it while they're charging, charge it while they're taunting, charge it when you've already lost, charge it when you've already won Charge Charge CHARGE

[@TheOmegagoldfish]

+David Osunkwo KA-ME-HA-ME... Oops, wrong blond anime guy.

[@MacenW]

Omegagoldfish the have the same haircut and goku's hair is black.

[@celula1395]

Charge it when you've already charged it

[@giornogiovanna2008]

@@MacenW He's talking about his super form

[@tyonic9888]

Constantly charging= cloud is in dbz

[@ZDY66666]

love your guides, a lot of ppl post guides super fast after release, and they are kinda eh.. yours is straight forward, formated, i know exactly where to look what i want, and just enough as a good entry into the characters! Love it!

[@uncreativehuman7595]

EXACTLY!which is kinda why i want bowser soon

[@jmash3243]

Except he said a falling N-air autocancels... And that a fast fall would cancel F-air's lag, which it doesn't unless you frame cancel it...so...

[@imaginenate3207]

My favorite characters are Cloud & Sonic. CHARGE CHARGE CHARGE!!!

[@jacksherman6109]

Imagine Nate ok I get the cloud part but screw your spin dash

[@imaginenate3207]

Jack Sherman Ahahaha

[@litenin7707]

Jack Sherman I fucking despise limit break but I love sonic

[@thevilla3734]

I HATE SONIC HIS SPIN DASH IS HORRIBLE, but it's your opinion...

[@cDoogle]

I like Cloud. I hate Spindash the Hedgehog.

[@crystalqueen9711]

So am I the only one who wishes Clouds Omnislash was switched out for Omnislash version 5 when he had the Advent Children costume?

[@raisonthecat8849]

Ur not the only one....

[@Matanumi]

too much to animate.

[@dylanr.7760]

U happy now?

[@CitizenLily]

Cross slash can actually be performed at high percentages, even at 100%+, due to the fact each strike is performed each time the player hits the B button, making it so you can delay a specific hit to have your opponent fall back down into range to continue your attack string

[@cojinator2308]

Damn I used to main Cloud until I realized how much shit he gets. Still fun to play, but people just straight up hate him.

[@tonybamanabonitomatopowers6057]

I main Cloud because he is just really fun to play and also I love FF7. I honestly don't care what other people care about my main.

[@cojinator2308]

Tony Bamanaboni [TomatoPowers] Totally right, he's super fun to play. I liked a lot of other characters besides Cloud in Smash, so I ended up switching because of that too. I respect that you ignored what people said and continued playing Cloud.

[@crodthesorrysap4165]

CodakQuack i dont hate him. But the fact that they gave him a ko punch is kinda to much

[@we4803]

I main cloud

[@jehdje]

I wouldn’t say I main Cloud but he’s the easiest character to play so that’s a given

[@stardustyTX]

*immediately goes to DLC shop*

[@bangotrue1089]

Aidan Urbiola *aoc*

[@jorgeadx2008]

I hope that you record frequently, your videos are amazing, I'm learning easily, thanks.

[@paragonoftorna2548]

I love how he makes a reference to the the character in the guide at the end of the everyone video

[@retrohero2762]

YES ANOTHER GUIDE!!! I thought you were dead since you haven't posted since December

[@yusharider]

first vid of 2016 good to have you back

[@jeangtech1830]

You were the only one that explained everything with every detail, thank you!

[@neonflashsparkotron5435]

No, dont teach people how to use Him. Now people will attempt to use Cloud and win every match on for Glory

[@leweirdoskittlz6482]

"Whenever you can charge your limit, charge your limit!" This youtuber is a for glory Cloud -_-

[@MacenW]

Le WEIRDO SKITTLZ No, hes been playing Smash forever, and hes really good.

[@alexssb5023]

What an awesome cloud guide! Defenitely worth it and I subbed you! :)

[@rodonator321a]

well, if you cancel limit charge it becomes an excellent bait

[@bobby2bend]

As someone who mains Cloud due to love for the Final Fantasy series, it's a shame that I get so much flack for maining him, being frequently accused of being a noob or something. I also play Samus because Metroid even though she's pretty low tier.

[@frystavulk]

I feel for maiming cloud. Even though I'm getting more into Link and Ganondorf, Cloud is my true homeboy

[@frystavulk]

Maining*

[@dumpling1263]

Falcondorf i know, his limit break mechanic requires a lot of skill and strategy. So you're not a noob if play cloud good

[@crim8649]

Fuck em. Tell them to get good and learn to play against it. Complaining about a character won't get you anywhere

[@IWillBethreatheYou]

Woah weird, those are my two mains as well simply because I adore their games :P I don't even mind when people go "b-b-but you won cuz Cloud's OP!!" because then I can just go "alright then" and swap right to Samus lol, if they lose to her then they don't have a leg to stand on

[@33whitten]

Really high quality good job man

[@Garfield_Osu]

love these guides, thanks man

[@sukibisbotka]

This is Miss De Closey from Shelley, great to see you come up in life champ 👅

[@mmsonicmm]

Don't forget about the late hit of down air. You can also combo off of the late hit of the move to his limit breaks which makes Cloud even more of a threat.

[@davidlewis4245]

Nice guide! Cloud's become one of my favorite characters in the game! Although, I though Shulk was going to be the next guide after Sonic...

[@Biggg_Cee]

now I can learn about my worst enemy online!!!!!!

[@milkywayflea404]

I got another combo, but this one might not always work (depends on what you choose) -At least 70% or higher -Make sure you got your limit break -You have to grab, and back throw -Jump to where they're at (May work better on Battlefield, Dreamland, or Midgar since they land on a platform if you're somewhere near the middle) and either Side-B or Down-B (Down-B has more kill potential, but might not always land. For a better chance of landing, use the Side-B, but might not kill)

[@emmettchristenson6384]

His up-b can be used as a frame trap off of d-throw or up-tilt at low percents and does 15% damage, making it an easy way to give you an early advantage at low percents.

[@SlashShinobi]

Thanks man, i thoguht u gave up on this series. I cant wait for the bayo guide and shulk guide because ive been waiting a while 4 them. Btw you said cloud's recovery is trash, and i want to say...........THANK U, SOMEONE FINALLY GETS IT!

[@ungabungainc.1691]

Everyone knows that, dumbass, but it's still not as bad as people say

[@wertnerve]

Excellent guide! One thing Id note is that Finishing Touch has a bit of start up in my experience, so id rank it as a medium rather than a fast

[@Psycho_Tek]

Dude your so cool love your videos! Do more they're so funny and helpful thanks for the laughs bro! :p

[@TheCaptainBlackimar]

Charge...charge...CHARGE

[@RacoonGreg]

2:21 Fail moment -The neutral comes out extremely fast and has ridiculous range! The purple bar says: Range: short

[@qballinniss5347]

ridiculous range means bad bro

[@RacoonGreg]

Qball inniss Oh well :P

[@nitez2730]

+RacoonGreg it has good range so it was a fail moment

[@dumpling1263]

+Qball inniss no it means too good range

[@qballinniss5347]

Are you really bringing this back up

[@dumpling1263]

another(not guaranteed) combo -make sure you have your limit break -your opponent has to be about 55% depending on their weight -f tilt and run towards them then down b when they lay down

[@HeaftyBlast]

i think it's good to note that while limit is charged, cloud jump less higher than not charged

[@ubermaster1]

Wow I never knew Limit increase his move and fast fall speed, good stuff.

[@toppu10animes]

Awesome video, thank you :D

[@margiesandals]

I only bought characters like Lucas, Roy, Cloud & Ryu because I remember & love them so much.

[@landylemonstudiosLLS]

1-2 Up-tilts at mid-high percentages can combo into an Up-air, N-air, or Finishing Touch.

[@crab7252]

Died when he said “charge when you’ve already lost“

[@AxlTheScourge]

is Cloud the new Meta Knight in Smash 4? cuz after this vid he looks completely unbeatable! O_O

[@AxlTheScourge]

BTw i wish roy got more love..... he has decent game and the rage mechanic can be rewarding its just his you need to be closer to do more damage thing doesnt help it. it works with dr.mario because he's all close range roy has mid range thanks to the sword. while his specials are all close range the tip of the sword helps.

[@Nathan-yu7cu]

Veemon Link64 Mario cape him off the ledge

[@Nathan-yu7cu]

He would be completely broken if he had a better recovery

[@jenniferanderson2222]

Not at the same degree of Meta Knight

[@Chadmiral]

Kaito Link64,but I thought Roy doesn't have a tipper like Marth

[@GeneralForster]

The charging part is very accurate.

[@carbvan]

Here's my guide: Pay for Cloud. Don't practice. Win as Cloud. Wonder why your not having any fun.

[@EvilNodos]

You're*

[@aurielayala2744]

...........

[@EvilNodos]

:P I felt the need to comment on that one comment...just cause

[@mmoxz2366]

oh im having fun alright

[@kevinr.7182]

Enemy Crab you're *

[@BedrockBlocker]

When you see m2k play, you see that Dair and Bair should definitely have a star

[@Lampent12]

Wait, what about Shulk? Wasn't he supposed to be next? C'mon dude, I've been waiting very patiently for that one...

[@piercewise2232]

+redstonenexus shulks sword has a laser lol

[@goldengreninja5181]

+redstonenexus How ruuuuude!

[@Lampent12]

***** Shulk's a lot more fun to use with his Monado Arts, but has a way steeper learning curve than Cloud.

[@Lampent12]

***** I know.

[@drewbookman1]

+Brandon “Haunterpi” Pierce yea thought hulk was next because in the end when the character wins whoever was in the 2 place area was always the next guide in his other videos must of just been coincidence then. who knew? :/

[@Petsinwinter2]

Cloud fights like he does in his own game; constantly waiting for his limit break for the kill.

[@ikegameing563]

what about a lucario guide

[@wingedbluj1674]

When you eventually reach Little Mac, just remember that he is a defensive powerhouse.

[@secretsyn7367]

Cloud's up air : ya land 1 ya land 4

[@zekost4r]

Cloud is awesome

[@TamiBlaze]

anyone else watching this for ultimate?

[@kevinpirrone]

Same, can see some changes but nothing too drastic. good guide.

[@TamiBlaze]

@@kevinpirrone same

[@RialSRLS]

I remember when people said Cloud was low tier, LOLOLOL He is like top 5 now Lmao and the best character in dubs

[@pumkinhead24]

if there is one thing cloud is known for, it's being one serious heavy hitter.

[@MiguelHernandez-gd8ho]

Could you do a Wario's move set guide next please?

[@hebboyt]

moral of the story: cloud isn't a combo character, more of a dynamic character where his attacks depend on timing, positioning and opponent damage

[@PoisonDuckAnimations]

Absolute Nightmare Fuel for Us Kirby Mains...

[@ungabungainc.1691]

Kirby can do very good against cloud if played properly. Knock them offstage, get 1 decent read on their recovery, punish with a quick edgeguard, & they're screwed

[@user-cy5zj5ys9r]

Cloud is my spirit animal

[@willt5969]

Cloud can use his side-b for horizontal movement offstage-but just once

[@ians.6144]

Can you please do a guide for rob that would be AWESOME

[@wjrboss8502]

plz do pikachu or lucario

[@gtec6873]

you can also do a down throw to a back air at around 30%.

[@TheAJB306]

If the opponent doesn't di down and way

[@RatzPK]

+Sm4sh Freak if they do you can follow up with a turn around neutral air

[@TheAJB306]

+Arturo Perez Oh cool, thanks I didn't know! Did you know that cross slash at the edge covers every get up option for the first two frames? I two framed a ness on smash ladder getting up and he told me after the match he did a ledge roll

[@IBrokeMySpaceKey]

"CHARGE CHARGE CHARGE!" What?

[@kendallvaughan4720]

if you are attacked wile charging your limit it doesn't reset when your hit like Seamus's charged shot

[@carloscolin7818]

Climhazzard can snap to the ledge if it's performed just above, below or next to it... but really close

[@rika2905]

Pls do a lucario guide, its the only one of my main you havent done yet, and the aura mechanic shall be interesting

[@Anguishjumps]

Arguably the best change in 1.1.5 is that the pac vs cloud matchup is actually now in pac's favour thanks to the uair doing 1% less damage. Go figure.

[@Vlaffffy]

+Anguish And im so happy for that ;)

[@oireal7261]

The only problem I have is that omnislash should've been used on Ike. But in all seriousness, this is a great guide, thank you.

[@johnnyappleseed4279]

Lol charge will you're winning/losing made me laugh more than it should have.

[@proxima1996]

One combo is to do the rush attack and then do a neutral air attack or a side air attack

[@proxima1996]

I do it all the time

[@NoelJoyeux8]

If you consider Clouds fsmash range to be medium and his up air to be low I hate to see what you consider high

[@jodyrappin]

When talking about his aerials, saying his f-air and n-air have low range seems pretty silly to me.

[@EvilNodos]

I know it's a lot to ask, but I'd really enjoy a Pikachu guide. I'm kind of lacking in knowledge with him and I've seen countless vids but they don't really seem to help :/

[@mightyminotaur5056]

Geez... Clouds F-Smash is so insane...

[@josephlopez1063]

when are we going to get a mr g&w vid?

[@totoalfie905]

wow ang ganda naman

[@epiccake7781]

Cam you do a Greninja guide?

[@Faylayx]

+EpicCake I could do a greninja guide He would give you a Lucario guide ;D

[@epiccake7781]

+Faylayx Cool thanks

[@Shaymin0]

every one can play cloud because everyone I know either mains him or has him in their back pocket when the need him because of his low skill level when it comes to learning him.

[@hewhositsuponfroggychair5722]

what about a down throw- finishing touch combo?

[@sirknightjcb9310]

First there's an Ike guide. Then there's Roy's. And now Cloud's! Now the only one I need left is Corrin

[@bhq3860]

Bayonetta is next.

[@PepperonibeatsZombie]

Can I see a Rosalina guide?

[@kevton1397]

7:06 Only if you don't have the limit break recovery.

[@ciceroakatenza4887]

Cloud has no use for taunts, except when limit gauge is full and after opponents stock is zero

[@dumpling1263]

how do you peform a up tilt pilt or something

[@Rykex-xj3uo]

Also at low percents you can combo 3 uptilts in up smash

[@Mudkip971]

It's sad that barely anyone uses clouds's climehazzard for attacking.

[@ShadowMark3_]

I do all the time. best used as a combo breaker.

[@Mudkip971]

Brandon Anderson same here

[@Chadmiral]

Mudkip971,it's funny how some people forget that Cloud's Up-B should only be pressed once if trying to get back on the stage,pressing the button again is suicide.

[@shane5318]

you also forgot the down tilt to up air combo in the end

[@ashwinnatampalli3316]

It's at 9:10

[@amyrose4ever157]

So why does Jiggs have a tiny guaranteed KO move hitbox while clouds covers the whole stage?

[@matthewjackman8410]

Cloud has to charge a huge meter to use his? Also Jiggs is shit and we all know it, not really worth comparing

[@amyrose4ever157]

Matthew Jackman Once i said covers the whole stage you shouldve know i was joking, also it is easy to charge the limit, the same amount of time it takes jiggs to get someone to kill percent. While Cloud just needs an up air to combo to 70

[@kalebbenton2101]

He said neutral air had ridiculous range, yet it said low range in the bottom

[@Faylayx]

+Kaleb Benton ridiculous means bad

[@McC0n0r]

You didn't mention Cloud's ability to wall jump and didn't show that his Up B has the ability to spike opponents and bring them down with you when off stage.

[@MacenW]

Lol I have the problem where when I'm falling to my death, getting launched too far, or win a game, I end up charging for no reason. But I rarely get that up taunt after winning.

[@isaiahcampbell7973]

You should do a video for Corrin and Bayonetta.

[@chilling8831]

So i'm not sure how to kill with finishing touch everytime i have 2 stock on my opponent and there at a higher percent than me i feel as if its mandatory to win with the finishing touch but i always miss

[@Chadmiral]

GokuThe AMVGod,if they're falling,don't use it,but if they hit the ground,don't use it right away because your opponent has get up invincibility,after they get up,THEN use Finishing Touch

[@ThatBoyDylan158]

The best rule of cloud, Only, only ONLY USE FINISHING TOUCH ON THE LAST STOCK

[@louisstyve9784]

cloud has a low learning cerve which makes him op

[@johnhavering3543]

do you still do character guids?

[@LivingFailure2]

I think the only thing you missed was Cloud's dashdance if i'm not wrong

[@paragonoftorna2548]

charge charge charge

[@loganoates6683]

Kinda sad his final smash is just another Link/Ike style final move, besides that...looks really cool! Wish I had a Wii U!

[@mememachine5378]

I saw a flaw Clouds finishing touch kills from 50% up

[@ambercarbuncle1440p]

My only complaint for Cloud is that he doesn't have 12 costumes. He could have had 4 AC costumes with the sleeve and 4 without, instead of two with the sleeve and two without. And I wish the colors weren't so similar. And that his greenish costume on 3DS had the sleeve and was an easier shade of green on the Wii U so that the difference color wise could be more diverse

[@ungabungainc.1691]

Little Mac is the only character with more than 8 costumes

[@ambercarbuncle1440p]

+Martha Craig I know but the colors on Clouds costumes. Especially on Wii U.