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The video provides an in-depth guide on optimizing Cloud's physical damage capabilities in Final Fantasy 7 Ever Crisis. Orrin Jay outlines his strategy for transforming Cloud into a formidable boss killer, focusing on enhancing physical damage. Central to this strategy is the main weapon, Murasama, noted for its Thunderstrike ability and the importance of achieving significant stat boosts via the "Boost Physical Attack" R ability. Orrin advocates using sub-weapons like the Hard Edge to complement Cloud's setup by adding abilities like armor break. The triangle sigil and attack materials, such as Quake Blow and Blizzard Blow, are highlighted for their effectiveness in boss battles.
The importance of the Murasame battle gear and the 11 Blade Arcanum gear set is underscored as potentially Cloud's best DPS options. The video also explores the role of other characters when optimizing the main team, suggesting that sub-weapons from non-active characters can still boost stats during story modes. Finally, the speaker discusses the limitations of AI-generated builds, emphasizing the benefits of manual customization for better performance in boss fights. The video concludes with a call for viewers to share their insights and strategies.
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In this part of the video, Orrin Jay provides a detailed guide on building a physical DPS Cloud in Final Fantasy 7 Ever Crisis. Emphasizing that Cloud excels as a boss killer with high physical damage, Orrin explains his method for enhancing Cloud’s physical attack. He highlights his main weapon choice, the Murasama, which is at level 50 and has one red star, noting its effectiveness due to its Thunderstrike ability and physical damage output. Orrin also discusses the importance of the “Boost Physical Attack” R ability, aiming to reach level 4 for a significant stat boost. Additionally, he shows how he’s using sub-weapons with Boost Physical Attack properties to achieve an overall physical attack increase, although these sub-weapons provide only half the value compared to the main weapon. This strategic build aims to maximize Cloud’s damage output during the mid-game stage of Ever Crisis.
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In this segment, the speaker discusses optimizing a game character’s equipment and abilities. The main weapon, Murasame, is enhanced with sub-weapons to boost physical attack. The secondary weapon slot, currently holding the Hard Edge, is chosen for its armor break ability to increase physical damage output. Alternative weapons like the Buster Sword or Crystal Sword are suggested for different needs, such as specific moves or healing. The speaker emphasizes using the secondary weapon slot for strategic abilities rather than just additional attack boosts. They also highlight the importance of equipping the right Materia to maximize physical damage, covering multiple sigil types for versatility. The build philosophy revolves around enhancing physical attack and ensuring flexibility to handle various in-game challenges.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses the strategy of optimizing Cloud’s physical damage using the triangle sigil and certain attack materials. They explain the importance of combining sigils with attack materials like Quake Blow and Blizzard Blow for effective boss breaking, even though these materials are not yet unlocked. For beginners, using Ruin Blows is recommended.
The speaker then highlights the significance of the Murasame battle gear and the 11 Blade Arcanum for boosting Cloud’s physical attack, suggesting that this gear set might currently be Cloud’s best DPS option. They move on to the weapon enhancement screen, explaining their method for selecting sub weapons. The filter is set to show weapons that boost physical attacks.
The choice of specific weapons, like the Full Metal Staff and Tifa’s gloves, is based on their Boost Physical attack values. The speaker emphasizes reaching level 40 on these weapons for a significant stat upgrade. A Broadsword is chosen for its potential to boost lightning damage. The speaker also mentions preparing multiple weapons for each character, like Aerith, to ensure versatility in different gameplay scenarios.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses the importance of equipping and leveling up main and secondary weapons for characters in a game, emphasizing the significant impact on stats and abilities. The speaker explains that sub weapons from the main team can be equipped during story modes, even if those characters aren’t currently in use. They provide specific examples with characters like Aerith and Tifa, noting how different weapons and boosts, such as physical or lightning attack boosts, enhance performance.
The speaker then compares stats between their co-op and solo party configurations, highlighting the differences in physical attack levels and power levels. They also analyze how the AI-generated solo party’s build versus their custom build. The speaker appreciates some choices made by the AI, such as setting certain boost levels to optimize stats, but points out shortcomings related to the abilities accessible with the AI-generated build.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses the limitations and inefficiencies of an AI-generated build for a boss fight, pointing out issues like inappropriate placement of Materia and reliance on a healing sword that can prolong the battle unnecessarily. The speaker recommends focusing on manual builds, emphasizing the importance of placing physical materials in the correct slots and leveling up R abilities and sub weapons that align with the characters’ strengths. The video concludes with encouraging viewers to share their tips and feedback.