How to unlock Cloud in Final Fantasy Tactics- The Ivalice Chronicles

How to unlock Cloud in Final Fantasy Tactics- The Ivalice Chronicles

When the original Final Fantasy Tactics was released, it was a few short months after a little game called Final Fantasy VII. To help celebrate, the protagonist Cloud was made available as a secret character that you could recruit into Ramza's forces by completing a side quest. This guide will tell you show you what you need to do in order to get Cloud for yourself in the brand new Final Fantasy Tactics- The Ivalice Chronicles! 

The thing that you will need to do is make sure you recruit Mustadio during Chapter 2, and keep him alive up until Chapter 4. Without Mustadio, you won't be able to start the quest chain that will eventually lead to recruiting Cloud!

In Chapter 4, head to Goug to trigger a cutscene with Mustadio. This will begin a Side Story. 

Head to a tavern and check out the new Rumor "The Haunted Mine" which will point you towards the Royal City of Lesalia.

Reaching Lesalia will trigger a cutscene. Agree to take the Swordsman Beowulf with you to deal with the Holy Dragon in the mine.

Head to the Mining Town of Gollund and fight through the three levels, and in the final stage, make sure you keep Reis, the Holy Dragon, alive. 

With Reis in your party, head back to Goug to trigger yet another cutscene, bringing Construct 7 to life.

After the battle of Zeltennia Castle in Chapter 4, entering the Trade City of Sal Ghidos will trigger a scene with a flower girl. Buy her flower.

Head to the Clockwork City of Goug to trigger a scene between Mustadio and his father, after which you will get a prompt to head back to Zeltennia Castle.

At Zeltennia Castle, visit the Tavern and check out a new rumor, The Cursed Isle of Nelveska. This will add a new spot to investigate just north of the castle. When ready, head to the newly revealed Nelveska Temple.

At the temple, your objective is to take out a Construct, but you will also be contending with two hydras and three cockatrices as well. These are incredibly strong enemies, and the cockatrice's attacks can petrify your party, so be sure to take accessories like Jade Armlets to protect characters against Stone!

After winning the fight, a scene will trigger with Beowulf and Reis. Reis will use the power of the Zodiac Stone to return to her original form. You will now be able to add her to your party.

Return to the Clockwork City of Goug to trigger a scene with Mustadio and his father. Cloud will be summoned and quickly run out. Follow him to the Trade City of Sal Ghidos.

Upon arriving at the city, a battle with occur and you will need to protect Cloud. The enemies include three thieves, two squires, and a single monk.

After winning the fight, Cloud will request to join your party. Accept and he will join you as a controllable party member, complete with his special sword, the Materia Blade! 

Cloud is a heavy damage-dealing melee fighter with some really powerful attacks using his Limit talent! Joining late in the game may cause a shake-up in your established party, but sinking some time into him to learn some of his additional abilities may just be worth it.