[FFXIV] Project SOLDIER - Cloud inspired Samurai VFX Mod

Why isn’t there a melee DPS in FFXIV that wields a greatsword?

Wouldn’t it be cool to fight like Cloud Strife?

That’s what led to this FFXIV Samurai VFX & Animation Mod.

This mod reimagines Samurai by swapping katanas for greatswords and overhauling animations, VFX, and UI to match. Cloud’s charge-based attacks—like Cross Slash and Climhazzard—fit naturally with Iaijutsu, now using SOLDIER’s elemental techniques, replacing the usual slashes with Fire, Lightning, and Ice-infused strikes. Meanwhile, the Kenki system mirrors FF7’s ATB mechanics, keeping the combat flow deliberate and impactful.

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🔹 Key Features:

1️⃣ A fresh combat experience with greatswords
Samurai has been adjusted to feel heavier, with new animations and hitstop effects that add weight to certain attacks.

2️⃣ Overhauled VFX, animations & high-quality UI
Custom visual effects, reworked animations, and a fully redesigned UI, featuring new skill icons and a job gauge with Fusion Sword (standard) and ATB bar (simplified) styles.

3️⃣ An expanding selection of greatswords
Includes 246 greatswords, with more to be added as patches roll out. Custom weapon models are also supported.

4️⃣ Cloud Strife-inspired moveset
Features animations from FF7 Remake, Dissidia NT, and other FF games, bringing the SOLDIER combat style into FFXIV.

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Timestamps:
0:00 - Opening
1:03 - Slashing Blow
1:09 - Double Slash
1:15 - Focused Thrust
1:23 - Infinity's End
1:30 - Strong Attack
1:40 - Thunder Strike
1:46 - Power of Mako
1:52 - Disorder
1:59 - Refocus
2:04 - Cross Slash
2:17 - Armor Break
2:26 - Snow Flurry
2:30 - Blade Beam
2:34 - Braver
2:40 - Triple Slash
2:46 - Counter Stance
2:50 - Counter Strike
2:55 - Parry
2:59 - Tough Barrier
3:04 - Cyclone Slash
3:08 - Dodge Attack
3:12 - Spinning Slash
3:19 - Finishing Touch
3:25 - Meteorain
3:29 - Blade Burst
3:37 - ATB Charge
3:45 - Hyper Cross Slash
3:55 - ATB Boost
4:02 - Climhazzard
4:18 - Omnislash
4:35 - Race & Weapon Showcase

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BGM:
1 - Main Theme of FFVII - Battle Edit (FF7 Rebirth OST ver.)
2 - Let the Battles Begin! - A Merc's Job (FFVII Remake)
3 - The Airbuster (FFVII Remake)
4 - Jessie's Theme (FFVII Remake)

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