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Final Fantasy Tactics How to Get Cloud

Final Fantasy Tactics How to Get Cloud

**Cloud Strife**, the legendary protagonist of Final Fantasy VII, can be permanently recruited in Final Fantasy Tactics through an elaborate questline. This process spans multiple chapters and involves collecting rare items, completing character-specific battles, and unlocking hidden locations.

Recruitment Requirements

  • Advance to Chapter 4 of the story.
  • Ensure Mustadio remains in your active party at all times.

Recruitment Steps

  • Visit Goug’s Clockwork City: Trigger the metallic sphere cutscene in Chapter 4.
  • Obtain the Aquarius Zodiac Stone:
    • Check the tavern in Gollund for “The Haunted Mine” rumor.
    • Recruit Beowulf in Lesalia (select the second dialogue option).
    • Complete four battles in Gollund to rescue Reis and claim the stone.
    • Return to Goug to awaken Construct 8.
  • Progress to Fort Besselat: Advance the main story until Orlandeau joins your party.
  • Purchase the Flower in Sal Ghidos: Buy it from the peddler after Fort Besselat’s completion.
  • Acquire the Cancer Zodiac Stone:
    • Read “The Cursed Island of Nelveska” rumor in Zeltennia’s tavern.
    • Defeat Construct 7 in Nelveska Temple.
    • Reis rejoins your party in human form after this battle.
  • Return to Goug with the Cancer Stone: Trigger a cutscene where Cloud briefly appears.
  • Rescue Cloud in Sal Ghidos: Win the battle against his attackers to recruit him permanently. He’ll wield the Materia Blade, unlocking his Limit abilities.

Upgrading Cloud’s Weapon

The Materia Blade+ can be found atop Mount Bervenia’s pillar using a Treasure Hunter or high-Jump unit. This upgrade significantly enhances Cloud’s damage output.

FAQ

  • When can I start recruiting Cloud?
    Only in Chapter 4 after reaching Goug.
  • Is Mustadio mandatory?
    Yes—dismissing him voids the questline.
  • Cloud’s weapon requirements?
    His Limit skills require the Materia Blade or its upgraded version.
  • How does Cloud compare to Orlandeau?
    Orlandeau excels in versatility, but Cloud’s late-game Limits add unique utility.
  • Can I lose access to Cloud?
    Yes, if Mustadio, Beowulf, or Reis are dismissed.