Why does Cloud become so strong, all of a sudden?

[Peter_20]

I just started a new FF7 file today, and it beats me why Cloud always becomes so strong during the battle with Air Buster. :eek:
I mean, he usually damages by about 90-120 DMG, but during the fight with Air Buster he's suddenly 200% stronger.
Why? :confused:
Is Air Buster's defense really so poor? :rolleyes2

[blue phoenix]

you asked me not to patronise you earlier, so i wont.

when Cloud hits him from behind, it does double damage.

[Flying Mullet]

when Cloud hits him from behind, it does double damage.
Yes, in the game in gerenal, if any character gets a back attack on any enemy it does double damage. Several of the games in the FF series feature this game mechanic.

[Peter_20]

That can't be it, because Air Buster obviously is caught in a side attack = no front/back damage or whatever.

[blue phoenix]

no, if hes facing Tifa and baaret, his back is turned to Cloud.

Cloud will only do double damage if Air Buster is facing the others. Vice versa for Tifa and barret

[HolyMackeral]

When it says side attack, the sides it is referring to are the front-side and back-side

[Psychotic]

He finds a can of spinach before the battle.

[chronic_Maniac]

Hey sephy asked cloud a very similar question at the end of Advent Children.

Sephy - oh... where did you find this strength?
Cloud - I'm not about to tell you!