How to Beat Odin

Learn how to prepare for and defeat Odin in Final Fantasy VII Rebirth. Discover his attack patterns, weaknesses, and the best strategies to overcome this challenging summon.

Alright, so you've made it to Odin in the VR Combat Simulator, huh? He's a real tough cookie, but don't sweat it! We'll get you through this. The key here is preparation and learning his moves. Think of it like studying for a really hard test – you gotta know what you're up against.

First things first, if you have any weapons with the Reprieve ability, slap that on. Seriously, it's a lifesaver. If you can't get Reprieve on a weapon, try to get it into a character's Folio. If neither of those are options, then equip Revival Earrings. These will give you a second chance if Odin lands a devastating hit, especially his infamous Zantetsuken.

Speaking of Zantetsuken, make sure at least one character has Revival Materia equipped. Ideally, you want it on everyone, but one is the minimum. Also, if you've leveled up the Phoenix summon materia, that's a huge help. Its Reraise ability can give you another shot at life, which is clutch. As for other materia, don't bother with elemental magic – Odin isn't weak to anything. Stick to your usual setup, but keep those debuffs in mind.

You'll definitely want to equip Disempowerment Materia on one character and Enervation Materia on another. If you've mastered these, even better, as you'll have access to both debuff spells. If you happen to have duplicates, toss them on other party members too – the more debuffs, the better your chances.

Odin's Attacks in FF7 Rebirth

Odin doesn't just stand there; he's got phases and switches weapons, which means different movesets. You'll need to learn these to survive.

Phase 1: Spear Only

• Helmcleaver: He'll raise his spear and slam it down. Pretty standard stuff, similar to his basic attack.
• Charge: A quick dash towards a character with a swift spear slash.
• Spear Rampage: He spins around and then tries to hit you with his spear. Can be a bit tricky to dodge.
• Soaring Spear: Odin throws his spear at you from a distance. It's fast, so keep your eyes peeled.
• Scintillating Spear: Similar to Soaring Spear, but the spear might have a slight glow, possibly extending its range a bit when it lands.
• Reprisal: This is the annoying one. Sometimes, when you use an ATB ability, Odin just counters instantly. It could be a melee strike or a quick spear toss if you're at range. There's no clear trigger, so just be ready for it.
• Sleipnir's Furor: This is good news! Odin buffs himself and becomes pressured, giving you a window to stagger him. Be careful though, getting too close when he buffs can hurt.
• Gjallarhorn's Warning: The bad news. This is Odin's cue that Zantetsuken is coming. If you see this, brace yourself or consider restarting.

Phase 2: Sword Only (around 60% HP)

• Lord of the Blade: This is the move he uses when he draws his sword.
• Tyrannical Onslaught: A quick sword swipe, followed by a slight pause, then two more slashes.
• Illusory Blade: He charges his sword and performs two side slashes.
• Shimmering Blade: This one is unblockable. He'll do a rising sword slash, and if it connects, he follows up with more hits.
• Full Moon Assault: Basically Tyrannical Onslaught, but his sword is engulfed in flames.
• Leaping Cleave: Odin jumps up, targets a character, and comes down with an overhead sword slash. Dodge *towards* him to avoid this one.
• Swift Punishment: He'll jump towards a character and try to slash them.

Phase 3: Sword and Spear

• Ruthless Conquest: A combo of Full Moon Assault and Helmcleaver. There's also a variation called Allmighter's Fury.
• Ring of the Helheim: Odin creates a circle on the ground around him that explodes after a few seconds. Get out of the circle ASAP!
• Sleipnir's Grace: Combines Spear Rampage and Swift Punishment. A variation is called Wolf Hunter.
• Rampaging Warhorse: Combines Charge and Scintillating Spear. There's also Charging Steed.
• Grim Executioner: A combo of Scintillating Spear and Leaping Cleave.
• Temporal Imprisonment: Unblockable. Odin stands still, but a cutscene plays where one of your characters gets inflicted with the Stop status.

How to Survive Odin's Zantetsuken

The main goals here are simple: don't get hit, use your ATB abilities, and apply debuffs. You need a good mix of all three. If Odin uses Gjallarhorn's Warning, you're likely looking at a Zantetsuken, and honestly, it might be best to restart the fight. Odin is susceptible to Deprotect, Deshell, Debrave, and Defe.