Punisher Mode

Cloud under the Punisher Mode in Final Fantasy VII Remake.

Punisher Mode (ブレイブモード, Bureibu Mōdo?, lit. Brave Mode) is a recurring ability in the Final Fantasy series associated with Cloud Strife. First introduced in Final Fantasy VII Remake, it renders Cloud less mobile, but gives him stronger attacks, and enables him to counterattack melee attacks. The mode is the opposite of Operator Mode.

Appearances

Final Fantasy VII Remake

Main article: Punisher Mode (VII Remake)

The first appearance of the ability, Punisher Mode is Cloud's unique ability, and cycles between it and Operator Mode. It strengthens Cloud's normal attacks to faster and more powerful slashes, and causes him to, when guarding, counter any melee attacks received. However, it prevents him from guarding against ranged attacks, makes him much less mobile, and dodge-rolling will exit Punisher Mode.

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth

Cloud in Punisher Mode stance.

Main article: Punisher Mode (VII Rebirth)

Punisher Mode returns in Rebirth, but its attacks are heavily altered. Its strong attacks have a new animation and are geared toward either a single target or a cluster of targets closely together. Nonetheless, the effect of improving Cloud's damage output and giving him the ability to counter while reducing his movement remains. Rebirth introduces an upgrade to Punisher Mode, called Prime Mode.

Final Fantasy Brave Exvius

Punisher Mode is an ability learned by Cloud (FFVII Remake) at level 24. It costs 38 MP to use and increases ATK by 200% for 5 turns as well as enables usage of the skills Clash, High Clash, Mega Clash, to the caster.

Punisher Mode is an ability usable by Cloud Journeying for Truth after using Operator Mode. It increases the damage modifier for all physical attacks which cannot be dispelled by 300% and grants a 30% chance to counter physical attacks with a physical attack up to 3 times a turn. In addition, it enables usage of 集中していく, and after 3 turns, enables usage of Operator Mode.

War of the Visions: Final Fantasy Brave Exvius

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