Final Fantasy 7 Remake: Cloud Strife combat abilities Final Fantasy 7 Remake guide, walkthrough

Last update: 05 August 2022

This page of the guide contains information about Cloud Strife, the main character of Final Fantasy VII Remake.

The main character of FF7 Remake wields his iconic large sword. The colossal sword inflicts great damage in melee combat, and the hero can use it to block enemies' blows. Naturally, Cloud can use magic when his opponents remain immune to physical attacks. A unique ability of the character is the possibility two combat modes - the Operator and The Punisher.

• Operator Mode
• Punisher Mode

Operator Mode

Operator Mode is one the two combat stances of Cloud, the main hero of Final Fantasy VII Remake. This mode is the default combat stance and guarantees a remarkable mobility and agility, thanks to which Cloud can avoid enemies' attacks and close the gap with them for a higher chance of an accurate hit.

Punisher Mode

Punisher Mode is Cloud's second combat stance, which enables much more powerful and quicker strikes at the cost of defensiveness Punisher mode also allows you to counter melee attacks during blocks, which is very useful in a close-range fight with an enemy. Note that attempting to dodge in Punisher Mode will result in a switch to the default Operator Mode.