Blade Beam



Blade Beam (破晄撃) is a recurring ability in the series associated with Cloud Strife. It first appeared as one of his Limit Breaks in Final Fantasy VII, and has since appeared in his skillset in other games.

Final Fantasy VII
Blade Beam is Cloud's third Limit Break in the game, obtained after killing 120 enemies on Limit Level 1. It inflicts 31&frasl;2 times normal damage to a single enemy, and if any other enemies are alive, shockwaves will split from the initial attack and deal normal damage to them as well.

Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children
Cloud uses Blade Beam in the battle against Loz and Yazoo at the Forgotten City to counter Loz's shockwave with his own. Cloud charges energy to his sword and releases a glowing blue wave toward Loz, stopping the quake he was sending on Cloud's way. Later, Cloud uses an attack that resembles Blade Beam when fighting in Midgar, which leaves three grooves on the ground, similar to how the initial attack can split into multiple shockwaves in Final Fantasy VII.

Final Fantasy Tactics
Blade Beam is an ability of the Soldier class, of which is exclusive to Cloud. It requires 250 JP to learn, has a range of 2 tiles, 1 effect, and a speed of 20. It works much like the Lifebreak spell, dealing damage equal to the difference in Cloud's Maximum HP and his current HP.

Dissidia Final Fantasy
Blade Beam is a Bravery attack for Cloud, which can only be used while on the ground and is a low, ranged, magical melee attack. It requires 30 CP (15 when mastered) to equip, 120 AP to master, and is learned at level 30. If it hits the target, it can induce Chase.

Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy
Blade Beam returns as a Bravery attack for Cloud and remains unchanged in its properties. It is now learned at level 35 and now requires 100 AP to master.