Battle System Guide for Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth (FF7 Rebirth)
Basic Battle Operations
| Fight | Attack the enemy with □. ATB gauge will fills up when dealing damage. |
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| Guard and Dodge | Press R1 to Guard and press 〇 to dodge. Successful guarding will not only reduces damage received but also fills up the ATB gauge. You can also do a Perfect Guard which will reduce the damage received to 0, if you guard at the right moment when the enemy’s attack hits you. |
ATB Gauge and Battle Command
| ATB Gauge | During battle, the ATB gauge will fill up as time passes. fill your ATB gauge as you attack the enemy with □ and when you successfully block with R1. The ATB gauge can be filled up to two levels and is used for battle commands such as “ability”, “magic” and “items.” |
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| Battle Command | Battle commands can be used by opening the command menu with ×. When selecting a battle command, the game will enter “WAIT MODE” and time will slow down. Note: If you use the cooperative ability “Vision Synth”, you can accumulate up to 3 levels. |
HEAT and Burst
| Burst Gauge | The gauge displayed below the enemy’s HP gauge is the “Burst Gauge” |
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| HEAT | “HEAT” is a state in which the burst gauge fills easier. |
| Burst | When the burst gauge is at max, you will enter a “burst” state where the enemy collapses and gives you a chance to attack. |
Ability to fill burst gauge
There are abilities suitable for efficiently filling up the burst gauge. Cloud has “Burst Slash”, Barret has “Fuel Burst”, Tifa has “Backflip”, etc. Use it when trying to aim for a burst.
Attack with unique abilities during burst
If you attack with a unique ability during burst, the ATB gauge will fill up greatly. There are also abilities that increase the damage multiplier and duration during burst.
Learn how to enter HEAT state with Detect
Use detect to determine enemy weak attributes and by attacking enemy weak attribute you can enter the HEAT state.
Abilities
| Weapon Abilities | Weapon-specific abilities are called “Weapon Abilities.” Weapon abilities can be learned when the weapon proficiency level reaches MAX, and the Weapon Abilities that have been learned can be used even if you change weapons. |
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| Command Materia Abilities | If you set the command materia, you can use the materia’s abilities. |
Magic
| Magic | You can set magic materia into the materia hole of a weapon or armor. To use magic, you need an ATB gauge and MP. |
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| Attack Magic | Attack magic can attack enemies from a long distance. There is 4 attributes for attack magic which is fire, ice, lightning, and wind. |
| Healing Magic | Healing magic is magic that recovers HP and status abnormalities of yourself and your allies. |
| Support Magic | Support magic is magic that strengthens you and your allies or weakens your enemies. |
Item
| Healing Item | Item like “Potions” that recover HP and “Ether” that recovers MP. Even characters without healing materia can heal by using item. |
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| Attack Item | Items such as grenades can attack multiple enemies at the same time. |
Character Unique Abilities
| Character Unique Abilities | Character unique abilities are activated by pressing △. Unique abilities do not consume ATB gauge but depending on the character, some abilities may require charging time to activate. |
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| Cloud Unique Abilites | Operator Mode and Punisher Mode |
| Barret Unique Abilities | Overcharge |
| Tifa Unique Abilities | Whirling Uppercut, Omnistrike, and Rise and Fall |
| Aerith Unique Abilities | Ward Shift |
| Red XIII Unique Abilities | Vengeance Mode and Siphon Fang |
Limit Break
| Limit Break | When you take damage or burst an enemy, the limit break gauge fills up. When the limit break gauge is full, you can use super powerful limit break techniques. Limit break skills do not consume ATB gauge. |
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Change Controlled Character
| Change Controlled Character | You can switch the character you control depending on the battle situation. You can also instruct your teammates to use commands without switching controls. |
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| Arrow Keys | Change controlled characters with arrow keys |
| L2R2 | Give commands to your teammates |
Lock On
| Target Lock On | When dealing with enemies flying around in the air or enemies that move fast and are difficult to target, it’s good to lock on the enemies with R3. After locking on the enemies, you can easily switch lock on targets using the R stick. |
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Cooperative Ability
| Cooperative Ability | A cooperative technique that is activated using the “cooperation gauge” that accumulates by consuming the ATB gauge. |
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Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Recommended Article List
FF7 Rebirth Chapter Walkthroughs
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth All Chapter Walkthroughs List
Ch. 1: Fall of a Hero
Ch. 2: A New Journey Begins
Ch. 3: Deeper into Darkness
Ch. 4: Dawn of a New Era
Ch. 5: Blood in the Water
Ch. 6: Fool's Paradise
Ch. 7: Those Left Behind
Ch. 8: All that Glitters
Ch. 9: The Planet Stirs
Ch. 10: Watcher of the Vale
Ch. 11: The Long Shadow of Shinra
Ch. 12: A Golden Key
Ch. 13: Where Angels Fear to Tread
Ch. 14: End of the WorldFF7 Rebirth Side Quests (Odd Jobs)
Chapter 2 Side Quests
| ▼FF7 Rebirth Chapter 2 Side Quests | |
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| Flowers from the Hill | Livestock’s Bane |
| Lifeline in Peril | Where the Wind Blows |
| A Rare Card Lost | |
Chapter 4 Side Quests
| ▼FF7 Rebirth Chapter 4 Side Quests | |
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| Stuck in a Rut | When Words Won’t Do |
| The Hardest Sell | Dreaming of Blue Skies |
| Calling All Frogs | |
Chapter 7 Side Quests
| ▼FF7 Rebirth Chapter 7 Side Quests | |
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| The Saga of the Seaside Inn | Rendezvous in Costa del Sol |
| Bodybuilders in a Bind | Of Robed Men and Ransoms |
Chapter 9 Side Quests
| ▼FF7 Rebirth Chapter 9 Side Quests | |
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| Missing: Mr. Birdie | The Pursuit of Perfection |
| O Chicken, Where Art Thou | Teach Me, Great Warrior |
| The Spice of Life | |
Chapter 10 Side Quests
| ▼FF7 Rebirth Chapter 10 Side Quests | |
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| Bonds of Trust | Absence of a Sign |
| From Whence Life Flows | Promises to Keep |
Chapter 11 Side Quests
| ▼FF7 Rebirth Chapter 11 Side Quests | |
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| Esoteric Secrets of the Elders | My White-Haired Angel |
Chapter 12 Side Quests
| ▼FF7 Rebirth Chapter 12 Side Quests | |
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| Hustle and Grind | Beneath Still Waters |
| Tides of War and Worry | Gold Cup or Bust |
| Trouble in Paradise | Sand and Circuses |
| Escape from Endless Writer’s Block | Woodland Vigil |
| Victim of Circumstance | Lament of the Damned |
| Can’t Stop Won’t Stop | |
FF7 Rebirth Strategy Guides
Beginner Guides
| ▼FF7 Rebirth Beginner Guides | |
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| Game Controls | Game Difficulty |
| Beginner's Guide: Things to Do First | Best Gameplay Settings |
| Battle System Guide | Permanent Events and Missables |
| Characters List | Stats and Attributes Guide |
| Status Effects List and Guide | How to Recover HP and MP |
| How to Save | How to Fast Travel |
| How to Upgrade Weapons | How to Unlock Skill Cores |
| How to Increase Weapon Ability Slots | How to Unlock Weapon Abilities |
| How to Tame Chocobos | How to Ride Chocobos |
| How to Change Party Members | |
Useful Guides
Relationship Guides (Bonds of Friendship)
| ▼FF7 Rebirth Relationship Guides | |
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| Aerith Intimate Date Guide | Tifa Intimate Date Guide |
| Barret Intimate Date Guide | Red XIII Intimate Date Guide |
| Yuffie Intimate Date Guide | |
Chocobo Mounts Guides
FF7 Rebirth Collectibles and Locations Guides
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth All Collectibles List and Guide
FF7 Rebirth Boss Guides
| ▼FF7 Rebirth Boss Guides | |
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 Materia Guardian |
 Terror of the Deep |
 Phoenix |
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FF7 Rebirth Mini Game Guides
| ▼FF7 Rebirth Mini Game Guides | |
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 Chocobo Racing |
 Queen's Blood |
 Moogle Mischief |
 3D Brawler |
 Piano Mini Game |
 G-Bike |
 Johnny's Seaside Inn |
 Junon Parade |
 Dolphin Course |
 Desert Rush (Whack-a-Box) |
 Run Wild (Soccer) |
 Pirate's Rampage |
 Galactic Saviors |
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FF7 Rebirth Summon Guides
New Summons
| ▼FF7 Rebirth New Summons | |
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 Alexander |
 Odin |
 Titan |
 Phoenix |
 Kujata |
 Bahamut Arisen |
 Moogle Trio |
 Magic Pot |
 Fancy Chocobo |
 Gilgamesh |
Returning Summons
| ▼FF7 Rebirth Returning Summons | |
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 Leviathan |
 Ramuh |
FF7 Rebirth Game Database
Equipment
| ▼FF7 Rebirth Equipment Database | |
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 Weapons |
 Armor |
 Accessories |
 Materia |
 Items |
 Key Items |
 Materials |
 Chocobo Gear |
Materia
| ▼FF7 Rebirth Materia Database | |
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 Magic Materia |
 Command Materia |
 Support Materia |
 Complete Materia |
 Summon Materia |
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Skills and Magic
| ▼FF7 Rebirth Skills and Magic Database | |
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| Weapon Abilities | Limit Breaks |
| Synergy Abilities | Synergy Skills |
| Magic | Summons |
FF7 Rebirth Characters
Playable Characters
| ▼FF7 Rebirth Playable Characters | |
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 Cloud Strife |
 Aerith Gainsborough |
 Barret Wallace |
 Tifa Lockhart |
 Red XIII |
 Yuffie Kisaragi |
 Cait Sith |
 Sephiroth (Temporary) |
Non-Playable Characters
| ▼FF7 Rebirth Non-Playable Characters | |
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 Cid Highwind |
 Vincent Valentine |
 Zack Fair |
Sephiroth |
 Rufus Shinra |
 Tseng |
 Reno |
 Rude |
 Elena |
 Roche |
 Hojo |
 Chadley |
 Broden |
 Titov |
 Johnny |
 Sheiran |
 Dio |
 Dyne |
 Cissnei |
 Bugenhagen |
 Zangan |
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FF7 Rebirth Pre-Release Information
FF7 Rebirth Demo Walkthrough and Guides
Demo Walkthroughs
| ▼FF7 Rebirth Demo Walkthroughs | |
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 Demo Part 1: Nibelheim |
 Demo Part 2: Junon |
Demo Boss Guides
| ▼FF7 Rebirth Demo Boss Guides | |
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| Materia Guardian |
Terror of the Deep |
| Phoenix |
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Demo Useful Guides
FF7 Rebirth Game Forum
| ▼FF7 Rebirth Game Forum | |
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| Chat Board | Question Board |
| Bug Report Board | |
Other FF7 Game Walkthroughs
| ▼FF7 Game Guides | |
|---|---|
| Final Fantasy 7 | Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade |
| Crisis Core: Final Fantasy 7 Reunion | |
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