Rude is a fast, agile opponent. He is weak to Wind magic. Use Aerith's Aero spells and Cloud's Triple Slash to pressure him. He often counters physical attacks, so be prepared to block or dodge. When he uses 'Shockwave', create distance. Focus on building his Stagger gauge by exploiting his elemental weakness and using abilities like Focused Thrust. Keep Aerith's Arcane Ward active for increased magic damage.
