Weapon Abilities List for Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth (FF7 Rebirth)
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This page contains a list of all weapon abilities in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth (FF7 Rebirth), including all character skills using unlocked via equipped weapons and folios (skill cores), each ability’s effects, required ATB to use, how to unlock weapon abilities, and other useful tips.
Cloud Weapon Abilities
Equipped Weapon Abilities
| Name | ATB | Effect | Required Weapon |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focused Thrust | 1 | Lunge toward an enemy with a piercing strike that hits multiple times. Significantly increases stagger. | Buster Sword |
| Firebolt Blade | 1 | Imbue your sword with fire and lightning while slicing a foe. Can use while airborne. | Sleek Saber |
| Disorder | 1 | Deliver a devastating attack while switching modes. Fills the ATB gauge when attack connects. Can use while airborne. | Rune Blade |
| Prime Mode | 1 | Strengthen Punisher Mode. Hold down Attack to deliver three consecutive strikes. Increases Berserk potency. | Umbral Blade |
| Infinity’s End | 2 | Wind up and unleash an overhead strike. Increased damage on stagger. Costs 2 ATB. | Crystal Sword |
| Blade Burst | 1 | Unleash a wave of non-elemental mako energy at an enemy in front of you with a slash of your sword. | Igneous Saber |
| Counterstance |
1 | Brace for attacks and retaliate. Activate at the right time to reduce damage. Can use while airborne. | Slipstream Saber |
Folio Weapon Abilities
| Name | ATB | Effect | Skill Core |
|---|---|---|---|
| Braver | 1 | Strike your foes with a mighty swing of your sword. Activate while airborne to increase potency. | |
| Triple Slash | 1 | Slash up to three times in quick succession. Hits multiple foes to increase potency. |
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Aerith Weapon Abilities
Equipped Weapon Abilities
| Name | ATB | Effect | Required Weapon |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arcane Ward | 1 | Conjure a ward. Attack spell cast within the ward will automatically be cast twice. | Guard Stick |
| Chrono Aegis | 1 | Raise a barrier that damages and temporarily freezes enemies who attempt to strike you. | Timeless Rod |
| Radiant Ward | 1 | Conjure a ward that grants invincibility while casting spells. Strengthens Aerith’s basic attack. | Empress Scepter |
| Lustrous Shield | 1 | Conjure a magical shield that keeps enemies at bay and stops projectiles. | Wizard’s Rod |
| ATB Ward | 2 | Conjure a ward. Fill ATB charges within the ward to your allies’ ATB gauges. | Ceremonial Staff |
| Ray of Judgement | 1 | Fire an energy burst that hits multiple times. Increased stagger damage bonus. | Plumose Rod |
| Noble Sacrifice | 2 | Sacrifice yourself to revive fallen allies, restores their HP, and remove detrimental status effects. Costs 2 ATB. | Gambanteinn |
Folio Weapon Abilities
| Name | ATB | Effect | Skill Core |
|---|---|---|---|
| Soul Drain | 1 | Unleash an attack that absorbs MP. Absorbs additional MP from staggered enemies. | |
| Sorcerous Storm | 1 | Deal magic damage to nearby enemies. |
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Tifa Weapon Abilities
Equipped Weapon Abilities
| Name | ATB | Effect | Required Weapon |
|---|---|---|---|
| Divekick | 1 | Leap into the air and unleash a powerful kick. | Leather Gloves |
| Reverse Gale | 1 | Knock enemies into the air or bring them crashing down with a wind-aspected attack. Launches enemies toward you. Can be used while airborne. | Sylph Gloves |
| Overpower | 1 | Use with other attacks to more effectively pressure enemies. Can be used while airborne. | Kaiser Knuckle |
| Starshower | 1 | Unleash a flurry of powerful strikes. Increases strength of next command executed. | Dragon Claws |
| Chi Trap | 1 | Create an orb of materialized chi that deals damage on contact. | Tiger Fangs |
| Unfettered Fury | 1 | Imbue your unbridled attacks with non-elemental magic. Increases stagger. | Crystal Gloves |
| True Strike | 1 | Deliver a tremendous blow at close range. Increased stagger damage bonus. | Jarngreipr |
Folio Weapon Abilities
| Name | ATB | Effect | Skill Core |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unbridled Strength | 1 | Strengthen basic attacks and increase combo count. Allows Whirling Uppercut to be followed by Omni Strike, then Rise and Fall. | |
| Focused Strike | 1 | Evade, then unleash a charging attack. Moderately increases stagger. Can use while airborne. |
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Barret Weapon Abilities
Equipped Weapon Abilities
| Name | ATB | Effect | Required Weapon |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focused Shot | 1-2 | Consume all ATB charges to unleash a concentrated burst of energy. Significantly increases stagger. | Gatling Gun |
| Bonus Round | 1 | Load your weapon with unique bullets that increase stagger and power up your attacks. | Hi-Caliber Rifle |
| Lifesaver | 1 | Temporarily increase your HP and take damage intended for other party members. | Barrage Blaster |
| Charging Uppercut | 1 | Rush toward an enemy and launch them into the air with a furious blow. Increases Charge. | Vulcan Cannon |
| Point Blank | 1-2 | Consume all ATB charges to deliver a close-range attack and send enemies flying. | Fafnir Rifle |
| Smackdown | 1 | Strike the ground and send nearby enemies flying. | Calamitous Bazooka |
| Turbulent Spirit |
1 | Significantly increase your ATB charge rate for a limited time. Can only be used once per battle. | Battle Cry |
Folio Weapon Abilities
| Name | ATB | Effect | Skill Core |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steelskin | 1 | Temporarily reduce damage taken and how easily you are interrupted. | |
| Maximum Fury | 1-2 | Consume all ATB charges to fire a long stream of bullets at an enemy. |
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Red XIII Weapon Abilities
Equipped Weapon Abilities
| Name | ATB | Effect | Required Weapon |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stardust Ray | 2 | Unleash a devastating attack over a wide area. Costs 2 ATB. | Mythril Collar |
| Crescent Claw | 1 | Slash at a foe. Deplete the gauge while in Vengeance Mode to increase potency and range. | Renegade’s Collar |
| Chilling Roar | 1 | Retaliate with ice shards whenever hit by an attack. Charges the Vengeance Gauge when a counterstrike lands. | Silver Collar |
| Supernal Fervor | 2 | Grants Haste on all party members. Can only be used during Vengeance Mode. Costs 2 ATB. | Amethyst Collar |
| Watcher’s Respite | 1 | Deplete the Vengeance Gauge to heal allies. Potency proportional to amount expended. | Golden Collar |
| Watcher’s Spirit | 1 | Deplete the Vengeance Gauge to increase allies’ ATB. Potency proportional to amount expended. | Mystic Collar |
| Reaper Touch | 1 | Deliver a deadly strike. Potency is inversely proportional to current HP. | Brisingamen |
Folio Weapon Abilities
| Name | ATB | Effect | Skill Core |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sidewinder | 1 | Leap into the air to deliver a punishing blow from above. | |
| Sentinel Stance | 1 | Guard against attacks to greatly increase Vengeance Gauge. Press □ to deliver a counterstrike. |
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Yuffie Weapons Abilities
Equipped Weapon Abilities
| Name | ATB | Effect | Required Weapon |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elemental Ninjutsu | 1 | Set an element to enhance and use for ninjutsu attacks. | 4-Point Shuriken |
| Blindside | 1 | Launch an attack even while immobilized or reeling from damage. Can be used while airborne. | Savage Dagger |
| Windstorm | 1 | Create a gust of wind that damages nearby enemies and launches them toward you. | Twin Viper |
| Dopplegänger | 1 | Conjure a clone of yourself that temporarily mimics your actions. Can be used while airborne. | Bird of Prey |
| Shooting Star | 1 | Let the shuriken fly across the battlefield, mowing down all enemies it touches. Can be used while airborne. | Crescent Sickle |
| Banishment | 1 | ATB spent on other commands increases damage dealt. Affinity changes with ninjutsu. Can be used while airborne. Shares gauge with Purification. Max Level: III. | Crystalline Cross |
| Purification | 1 | ATB spent on other commands increases the amount of HP and MP absorbed. Can use while airborne. Shares gauge with Banishment. Max l Level: III. | Fuma Shuriken |
Folio Weapon Abilities
| Name | ATB | Effect | Skill Core |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? |
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Cait Sith Weapon Abilities
Equipped Weapon Abilities
| Name | ATB | Effect | Required Weapon |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll o’ the Dice | 1 | Roll a dice. Resulting effect varies depending on which number appears. | Yellow Megaphone |
| Fortune Telling | 1 | Deal damage great or small—or perhaps just get your fortune told. | Iron Megaphone |
| Moogle Kaboom | 1 | Turn your moogle into a ticking time bomb that explodes when it leaves combat. | Red Megaphone |
| Moogle Mine | 1 | Use the moogle to scatter landmines that explode upon enemy contact. Moderately increases stagger. | Resounding Megaphone |
| Moogle Magic | 1 | Use an equipped summon’s ability. Can only use while riding moogle during battles in which summons are available. Cooldown increases with each use. | Crystal Megaphone |
| Moogle Knuckle | 1 | Use the moogle to deliver a fistful of pain. Increased stagger damage bonus. | Golden Megaphone |
| Lady Luck | 1 | Call upon the goddess of fortune to temporarily increase allies’ critical hit rate. | Gjallarhorn |
Folio Weapon Abilities
| Name | ATB | Effect | Skill Core |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? |
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What are Weapon Abilities in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth?
Unique character skills that require ATB to perform.
Weapon abilities are combat skills that characters can perform in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth at the cost of ATB. Each character has their own set of unique moves that have a range of effects such as dealing damage to enemies, applying buffs or debuffs, or even defending allies from incoming damage.
How to Unlock Weapon Abilities
Increase weapon proficiency.
You can unlock weapon abilities by raising your weapon proficiency using different armaments through battles. Once you have maxed out this parameter with a weapon, you will even be able to transfer an armament’s unique ability to other weapons you wield throughout the game.
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Unlock abilities via folios (skill cores).
Some weapon abilities can also be learned by unlocking and upgrading the necessary skill cores via folios which can be accessed from various Maghnata Book shops situated in towns and cities.
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Unlocking skill cores from folios not only allow you to acquire new moves but also gain useful passive effects and stat boosts. New Synergy Abilities and Synergy Skills can also be learned through folios.
How to Set Weapon Ability Shortcuts
Can be done in Combat Settings from the main menu.
You can set command shortcuts for weapon abilities by going into Combat Settings under main menu. This allows you to perform a character’s weapon abilities without having to cycle through the command menu. Note that it is also possible to set magic spells and abilities gained from equipped materia this way.
Trophies and Achievements
Below are all trophies and achievements related to weapon abilities and how to unlock them in the game.
| Achievement | Trophy | How to Unlock |
|---|---|---|
| Well-Rounded | Bronze |
Master all weapon abilities and limit breaks, including those found in folios. |
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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 | |
|---|---|
| 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 | |
|---|---|
| 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 | |
|---|---|
| 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 | |
|---|---|
| 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 | |
|---|---|
| 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 | |
|---|---|
| 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 | |
|---|---|
| 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 | |
|---|---|
| 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 | |
|---|---|
 Materia Guardian |
 Terror of the Deep |
 Phoenix |
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FF7 Rebirth Mini Game Guides
| ▼FF7 Rebirth Mini Game Guides | |
|---|---|
 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 | |
|---|---|
 Alexander |
 Odin |
 Titan |
 Phoenix |
 Kujata |
 Bahamut Arisen |
 Moogle Trio |
 Magic Pot |
 Fancy Chocobo |
 Gilgamesh |
Returning Summons
| ▼FF7 Rebirth Returning Summons | |
|---|---|
 Leviathan |
 Ramuh |
FF7 Rebirth Game Database
Equipment
| ▼FF7 Rebirth Equipment Database | |
|---|---|
 Weapons |
 Armor |
 Accessories |
 Materia |
 Items |
 Key Items |
 Materials |
 Chocobo Gear |
Materia
| ▼FF7 Rebirth Materia Database | |
|---|---|
 Magic Materia |
 Command Materia |
 Support Materia |
 Complete Materia |
 Summon Materia |
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Skills and Magic
| ▼FF7 Rebirth Skills and Magic Database | |
|---|---|
| Weapon Abilities | Limit Breaks |
| Synergy Abilities | Synergy Skills |
| Magic | Summons |
FF7 Rebirth Characters
Playable Characters
| ▼FF7 Rebirth Playable Characters | |
|---|---|
 Cloud Strife |
 Aerith Gainsborough |
 Barret Wallace |
 Tifa Lockhart |
 Red XIII |
 Yuffie Kisaragi |
 Cait Sith |
 Sephiroth (Temporary) |
Non-Playable Characters
| ▼FF7 Rebirth Non-Playable Characters | |
|---|---|
 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 | |
|---|---|
 Demo Part 1: Nibelheim |
 Demo Part 2: Junon |
Demo Boss Guides
| ▼FF7 Rebirth Demo Boss Guides | |
|---|---|
| Materia Guardian |
Terror of the Deep |
| Phoenix |
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Demo Useful Guides
FF7 Rebirth Game Forum
| ▼FF7 Rebirth Game Forum | |
|---|---|
| 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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