Talk:Viability Ranking/@comment-36515094-20191118225453

Cloud SS- ---> S-

The Ranking Council believes that Cloud needed a drop. While still a solid monster to have, he isn't as useful as he once was. He has the stats to be built like a tank, but in reality, is a support monster. Due to this, he is lacking in the most essential stat category for a support: Speed. His speed is extremely low, making it tough for him to get a turn in to support his team, meaning he does struggle to support his team fully. While he does struggle, his skills are still good enough to keep him from falling lower down the ranks. He still has multiple NERs to prevent negative effects from even getting near your team, can stun the enemy if needed and can provide shields. On top of this, he has a great turn transfer skill that allows an ally to gain Double Damage, Precision, and an extra turn. This skill being used on an attacker can give you the win in a fight. It sadly does have the downside of evoking anticipation, but if you don't face it then it will work great. Sadly, unlike modern supports, he lacks PER to stop the enemies from setting up, so if you use Cloud you will also need a monster with PER.

Overall, still a solid monster, but definitely lacking some major needs that supports have. His skills as well are becoming countered a little more as the meta progresses. Nonetheless, he is a decent choice to have on your team.