All Playable Characters

Get to know every playable character in Final Fantasy VII Rebirth! Learn about Cloud, Barret, Tifa, Aerith, Red XIII, Yuffie, and Cait Sith's roles, weapons, and combat styles.

Alright, let's break down who you'll be controlling in Final Fantasy VII Rebirth! It's a fantastic cast, and each one brings something unique to the party. Understanding their strengths will make tackling Shinra's forces and whatever else the planet throws at you a lot easier.

Cloud Strife

You know Cloud – he's the main man, a former SOLDIER turned mercenary who gets tangled up with Avalanche. He's your all-rounder, wielding that iconic massive sword. Cloud can switch up his fighting style on the fly, focusing either on dodging and weaving (mobility) or going all-out offensive. He's usually the first character you'll get a feel for, and he's great for learning the ropes.

Barret Wallace

Barret is the passionate leader of an Avalanche cell, driven by a fierce desire to stop Shinra and protect the planet. His signature weapon is the Gunarm, a mechanical arm that can be fitted with various attachments, letting him unleash a variety of ranged attacks. He's pretty tough and can take a hit, making him a solid tank for your party. If you've got enemies flying around or just out of reach, Barret's your go-to guy.

Tifa Lockhart

Tifa, Cloud's childhood friend, is a core member of Avalanche, though she sometimes grapples with their more extreme methods. In combat, she's all about speed and agility, using martial arts techniques with her Gloves to deliver rapid-fire combos. She's incredibly quick and can get up close and personal with enemies, dishing out a lot of damage before they can even react.

Aerith Gainsborough

Aerith is the lovely flower seller you first meet in the Sector 5 slums. She's not just any ordinary girl, though – she's the last of the Cetra, an ancient people with a deep connection to the planet. In battle, Aerith wields a Staff and excels at magic, which she can unleash from a safe distance. She also has a unique ability to create 'wards' that boost her magic's power and can even warp between them for strategic positioning.

Red XIII

This wise, long-lived beast was captured by Shinra and experimented on by Professor Hojo. Thankfully, Cloud and the crew help him escape, and he joins their quest. Red XIII fights with his Collar, but he's more beast than anything, relying on primal attacks. His Vengeance gauge builds up as he guards, and when activated, it significantly boosts his speed and power, making him a formidable force.

Yuffie Kisaragi

Yuffie is a skilled ninja from Wutai, originally coming to Midgar on a mission to find some powerful materia. She ends up joining Cloud's group and becomes an invaluable ally. Her weapon is the Throwing Star, and she's versatile, capable of fighting both up close and at range. Yuffie's special elemental ninjutsu lets her exploit enemy weaknesses without needing to cast traditional magic, making her a tactical powerhouse.

Cait Sith

Cait Sith is a unique character – a robotic cat often seen riding atop his large moogle companion. While his exact weapon in Rebirth is still a bit of a mystery, in the original game he used a megaphone. What makes Cait Sith really special is his dual nature in battle: he can fight independently, or he can summon his moogle friend to join the fray. The moogle's presence can dramatically alter Cait Sith's abilities, offering a lot of strategic depth.