Having the most optimum build for Cloud in Final Fantasy VII: Remake can make all the difference when tackling a different types of foes. While Cloud’s build depends on how other characters have been built, the good news is that Cloud can adapt to any type of gameplay. Whether players want him to function as a Mage, Tank, or an attack character, it is possible to do so.
Building Cloud for a specific purpose depends on using different weapons, armor, Materia, and accessories. There are specific gear players must use to get the most out of Cloud’s build. Cloud can be played as an attacker, a tank, or a mage, depending on a player's playstyle. While Cloud is naturally an attacking soldier, other builds are possible. Here are the best equipment and weapons for Cloud for different types of builds.
Best Attack Build For Cloud
Gear |
Stats & Benefits |
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Buster Sword |
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Chain Bangle |
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Gotterdammerung |
Enter Battles with a Full Limit Break Guage |
Since Cloud is foremost a fighter, most players would prefer to use his true potential fully. However, when fully upgraded and with the right materia in each slot, The Buster Sword in FF7 Remake can make Cloud a dominating force on the battlefield. Cloud can have incredible defense stats and start battles with a full limit break when coupled with the Chain Bangle and Gotterdammerung.
Best Tank Build For Cloud
Gear |
Benefit |
|---|---|
Supreme Bracelet |
Max Physical & Magic Defense |
Champion Belt |
HP Boost & Strength Buff |
Buster Sword |
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Materia |
2 X HP Up, Steadfast Block, Provoke, Chakra, Time, Barrier, Healing, Revive |
With the above build and at Level 50, Cloud will have an HP of 9999, making him the ultimate tank on the battlefield.
If players prefer to have Cloud as a Tank in Final Fantasy VII: Remake, this playstyle requires players to control different characters. Essentially, players will want Cloud to attack enemies independently and direct all the aggro toward him.
Best Magic or Mage Build for Cloud
Since players can create magic-style builds, such as Aerith's build in FF7 Remake, it's not recommended but possible to go that route for Cloud. It would ask that the other party focus more on DPS than he would naturally. Here's an excellent build for Cloud on the magic side.
- Weapon: Mythril Saber
- Armor: Rune Armlet or Chain Bangle
- Accessory: Circlet
- Materia: MP Absorb with Ice/Lightning/Fire/Wind, Magic Up, MP up x2, HP Up, Magnify + Healing/Ice/Lightning/Fire/Wind, Revive, Skill Master,
- Summon: Leviathan
As a magic , Cloud is not playing to his strengths, but it is manageable. The setup is more of a healer-style build as the other two could be more DPS style, but this does leave room to change the healing to be more damage if desired. MP absorb is a killer here if linked with an appropriate elemental Materia in Final Fantasy 7 Remake. The difference with the fighter build is having Magnify, as it can let Cloud hit multiple targets rather than being more focused on one. The healer side of things can make Cloud a bit weak, but the help of the Circlet and the Chain Bangle pushes him up a notch.
