Slash up to three enemies in quick succession. Hit multiple foes to increase potency. Can use while airborne.
Description
Triple Slash is an ability for Cloud in Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, and is one of his two default abilities alongside Braver. Cloud quickly performs a dash attack to his first target, then immediately switches toward a random second and third target with a slash of his sword. If only one enemy is present, Cloud performs all slashes against the same opponent, but the attack will be weaker. If used while airborne, Cloud will remain lifted.
Use[]
Triple Slash is effective against groups of enemies, spreading his damage between them. It also doubles up as a good means of mobility for Cloud as he will zip between targets. Against single targets, however, though all three attacks will hit the same target, the damage will be reduced each attack, making Braver a more reliable source of damage against them.
Triple Slash is a melee attack, meaning it is based on Cloud's 
Attack Power.
An alternative to Triple Slash is Blade Burst, which unleashes a wave of damage in front of Cloud, and uses magic damage. Blade Burst can potentially hit more enemies over a wider area, but Triple Slash is less reliant on Cloud's positioning. Which the player uses should depend on positioning, but also on attributes; if Cloud's 
Magic Attack is higher, he should prioritize Blade Burst over Triple Slash.
For single targets, Braver or Infinity's End against staggered enemies should be used. In almost all other cases, however, Triple Slash is an exceptionally strong ability for Cloud that is viable in many circumstances.