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Mt. Nibel and Nibelheim Reactor
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth

Mt. Nibel and Nibelheim Reactor

Walkthrough for Mt. Nibel and Nibelheim Reactor in final fantasy vii rebirth. Find Crystal Gloves, HP-MP Swap Materia, Igneous Saber, and more.

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Walkthrough for Mt. Nibel and Nibelheim Reactor in final fantasy vii rebirth. Find Crystal Gloves, HP-MP Swap Materia, Igneous Saber, and more.

Walkthrough
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    You will start by crossing a new bridge to the north of your initial position. You can explore east with your Chocobo, but progress will be blocked, forcing you to use the bridge.
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    After crossing the bridge, you'll find a building. You cannot enter via the console without Murasaki’s ID.
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    Continue west and find a purple chest along the fence containing the Crystal Gloves weapon for Tifa, which unlocks the Unfettered Fury ability.
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    Further west, defeat two Insectoid Chimeras and a Velociwing.
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    To the south, find a resting spot, vending machine, and Maghnata automat.
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    Enter the Gnipahellir Ravine.
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    Ascend the main path and find a weapons chest.
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    Continue west and fight the Twin Brains.
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    At the mako spring, after a short scene, pick up the HP-MP Swap Materia.
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    Continue north, fighting enemies, until you reach a point where you need to climb walls and reach a thin wooden ledge.
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    The ledge is broken. Use the grappling hook to climb upwards.
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    Fight the Zu, exploiting its weakness to wind to pressure it.
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    Continue climbing and defeat two Screamers.
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    Look for footholds on the sides and a ledge in the middle with a purple chest containing the Igneous Saber weapon for Cloud.
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    Climb the wall on the left to reach this chest.
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    Climb the wall on the right side to reach the top.
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    Look for a lower ledge beneath you with a chest containing the Fortification Materia Earrings.
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    Cross the wooden ledge and return to the top.
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    At a split in the trail, head southeast first to find a Warding Materia near the ledge.
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    Backtrack and go in the other direction.
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    Fight a Dragon enemy blocking the path. Exploit its weakness to ice. Inflict damage until it uses Roar, then pressure it to fill its stagger meter. Watch out for Incinerate and its tail whip.
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    After defeating the Dragon, crawl through the small tunnel behind it to reach the Mako Distribution Plant.
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    Follow the trail down to three chutes.
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    The pipes are labeled A1, A2, and A3 at their entrances.
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    A1 leads to an empty area with the B-set of pipes.
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    A2 (middle pipe) leads to a chest with a Cosmoite Ore.
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    From the A2 area, take the singular pipe to the C and D pipes.
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    C2 leads to an area with two Screamers. After defeating them, find a chest with a Hi-Ether.
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    Go to the bottom of the pipes. The nearby gate is locked.
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    Locate a generator, pull it towards the wooden planks along the fence, and jump onto it to get over the fence.
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    Locate the switch next to the gate and use it to open it and provide power.
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    Use the elevator in the corner of the pipe area to go back to the top.
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    Slide down the pipes to collect any missed items.
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    Proceed to fight two Twin Brains outside a door.
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    Go through the door and west to find a chest with a Giga-Potion.
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    Follow the linear path to an elevator, then continue to the reactor.
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    Outside the reactor, find a resting spot, vending machine, and maghnata automat.
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    Enter the reactor and use the elevator to descend.
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    Enter the room and confront the boss.
Tips
  • The HP-MP Swap Materia will swap your HP and MP values, making you vulnerable but giving you a large MP pool.
  • Exploit the Zu's weakness to wind for an easier battle.
  • The Dragon is weak to ice.
  • Crystal Gloves (Tifa Weapon)
  • HP-MP Swap Materia
  • Igneous Saber (Cloud Weapon)
  • Fortification Materia Earrings
  • Warding Materia
  • Cosmoite Ore
  • Hi-Ether
  • Giga-Potion

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