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Beneath Still Waters Quest Walkthrough
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth

Beneath Still Waters Quest Walkthrough

Complete the Beneath Still Waters quest in final fantasy vii rebirth Chapter 12. Learn Hell Rider II strategies and rewards like Telluric Scriptures Vol. VI.

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Complete the Beneath Still Waters quest in final fantasy vii rebirth Chapter 12. Learn Hell Rider II strategies and rewards like Telluric Scriptures Vol. VI.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    After completing the prerequisite quests, travel to Excavation Intel: The Scars of War in the southern part of the western peninsula. Fast travel to this location.
  2. 2
    Approach the eastern side of the large crater to find Shinra soldiers of the 7th Infantry.
  3. 3
    Speak with the soldiers and the Commander. A monster will appear, initiating the first fight with Hell Rider II.
  4. 4
    In this first battle, Hell Rider II primarily uses melee attacks, including a pounce and a fire sweep. It is weak to ice, which can be used to pressure it.
  5. 5
    Defeat the Hell Rider II. It will flee, leaving a piece of its tail.
  6. 6
    Mount a Chocobo and follow the orange scent trail left by the creature.
  7. 7
    The trail will lead you to the Hell Rider II, which will have fully recovered its health. It will flee again, leaving you to fight a Fonadu and a Stormwing. Both are weak to wind.
  8. 8
    After defeating the Fonadu and Stormwing, follow the scent trail again.
  9. 9
    This trail leads to the Fallen Citadel area in Junon. The Hell Rider II will be here for the second, more challenging battle.
  10. 10
    Initially, the Hell Rider II is immune to magic, including Yuffie's Ice Ninjutsu. Use physical attacks during this phase.
  11. 11
    Be aware of Hell Rider II's attacks: Gravity Well (pushes you away, no damage) and Infernal Cannon (a quick single-target laser).
  12. 12
    At some point, Hell Rider II will use Polarity Shift, removing its magic immunity. You can then use ice magic.
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    When Hell Rider II is pressured, deal significant damage. If it is not defeated during the first stagger, repeat the process.
  14. 14
    After defeating Hell Rider II, a dialogue sequence will play, concluding the quest.
Tips
  • The first encounter with Hell Rider II focuses on its melee capabilities.
  • The second encounter begins with Hell Rider II immune to magic. Wait for Polarity Shift before using ice attacks.
  • Exploit the ice weakness of Hell Rider II once its magic immunity is gone.
  • Fonadu and Stormwing are both weak to wind.

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