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Lament of the Damned Quest Walkthrough
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth

Lament of the Damned Quest Walkthrough

Complete walkthrough for the Lament of the Damned side quest in Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Chapter 12. Learn how to start the quest, complete Combat Simulator challenges, and defeat the Dranabarga.

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Complete walkthrough for the Lament of the Damned side quest in Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Chapter 12. Learn how to start the quest, complete Combat Simulator challenges, and defeat the Dranabarga.

The Lament of the Damned Side Quest can be unlocked via the noticeboard in Nibelheim at the start of Chapter 12. It is recommended to be at least level 44. Ensure you have the best weapons equipped for your party: Cloud (Igneous Saber), Aerith (Ceremonial Staff), Yuffie (Crystalline Cross), Barret (Calamitous Bazooka), Tifa (Crystal Gloves), Red XIII (Mystic Collar).

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Accept the quest from the noticeboard in Nibelheim.
  2. 2
    Speak with the supervisor in the Town Hall.
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    Fast travel to Shinra Manor and take the elevator down to the Mako Research Facility - Sub Basement.
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    Follow Vincent and take the next lift deeper into the basement.
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    Proceed through the tunnel to the Combat Simulator.
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    Interact with the Combat Simulator and complete the following challenges:
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    Preliminary Trial: Aeriel Specimens
    • Fight four Scrutineyes.
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    Only attack when they charge up an attack (Fira, Blizzara, or Flame Drill).
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    Scrutineye is weak to Lightning; use Thundaga.
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    Preliminary Trial: Ruthless Specimens
    • Fight two Amalgam and an Adjudicator.
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    Amalgams revive unless they die while burning; use fire-based attacks (Firebolt Blade, Firaga).
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    Adjudicators become immune to physical or magical attacks when pressured. If pressured by magic, use physical attacks (e.g., Cloud's Focused Thrust) to stagger.
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    Recommended strategy: Pressure Adjudicator with Lightning spells, then switch to Cloud and use Focused Thrust to stagger. Use strong weapon abilities like Infinity’s End.
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    Preliminary Trial: Comparable Specimens
    • Fight two Necrotic Entities and a Yin & Yang.
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    Stagger opponent three times before killing.
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    Ignore Yin & Yang initially. Wait for Necrotic Entity to use Onslaught and evade to pressure it, or attack when it uses Subastral Fury.
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    Follow pressure with focused attacks to stagger.
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    After sub-objective, focus on Yin & Yang. Use high-level fire spells (e.g., Aerith's Firaga).
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    Be aware that the controlling head of Yin & Yang changes, altering its attacks.
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    Preliminary Trial: Bioselected Specimens
    • Stagger an enemy two times while fighting Yin & Yang and an Adjudicator.
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    Focus on the Adjudicator for the sub-objective.
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    Take down Yin & Yang using the same strategy as the previous challenge.
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    Continue through the tunnel to face Professor Hojo's final challenge.
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    Boss Fight: Dranabarga
    • Recommended party: Cloud, Yuffie, Aerith.
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    Use Spellbound Blast Synergy Skills to deal damage and generate ATB.
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    Use Aerith's Blizzaga to increase the pressure gauge.
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    Use Focused Attacks to stagger the boss.
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    Use limit breaks or Synergy Abilities during stagger for maximum damage.
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    When a summon is available, use Shiva for her ice attacks.
  • Completing the quest rewards you with the Fat Chocobo Materia.

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