: Due to experimental Mako poisoning and trauma, Cloud's mind fractured, causing him to adopt the memories and persona of his late friend, Zack Fair . He enters the story believing he was a SOLDIER First Class when he was actually a low-ranking infantryman.
Cloud Strife is the central protagonist of the Final Fantasy VII series, famously recognized by his spiky blonde hair and the massive Buster Sword . While he initially presents himself as a cold, arrogant ex-SOLDIER turned mercenary, his character is defined by a deep identity crisis and a journey toward self-acceptance. Personality & Backstory Cloud Strife
Cloud's story is one of trauma and reconstruction. Born in Nibelheim, he was a lonely child who failed to join the elite SOLDIER program, leading to intense shame. : Due to experimental Mako poisoning and trauma,
: His narrative is often cited by reviewers from SUPERJUMP as an allegory for PTSD and the fragility of the male ego. Combat Playstyle (FF7 Rebirth) While he initially presents himself as a cold,
In combat, Cloud is a versatile all-rounder capable of high physical damage and effective magic casting.