Complete walkthrough for the Condor's Food Choice side quest in Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Chapter 4. Learn how to start the quest, catch the cow, and defeat the Mystic Dragon.
Walkthrough
- 1Start the Quest: After reaching Lower Junon in Chapter 4 and defeating the Terror of the Deep, complete the side quest "When Words Won’t Do" to access Crow’s Nest. Ascend to the cliffs above Crow’s Nest and speak with Colin, an old man in a wheelchair, to begin the quest.
- 2Find the Condor's Hunting Grounds: Colin will ask you to find his hungry condor. Head west, south, and slightly west of Activation Intel 4: Piedmont Tower to find the hunting grounds. You do not need to have wrangled the region's Chocobo to reach this area.
- 3Catch the Cow: Upon reaching the hunting grounds, you'll find a cow. Attempt to sneak up on it, but you will fail. Call your Chocobo, mount it, and hold UP to sniff out the cow's trail.
- 4Follow the Trail: Follow the cow's trail west until you catch up to it. Dismount and defeat the three Ignilisk enemies that appear.
- 5Pursue the Cow Again: After the fight, a predator will snatch the cow. Mount your Chocobo again and sniff out the cow's trail, following it northeast into the mountains. Continue following the scent trail, even if it disappears, ensuring you ascend the third cliff.
- 6Defeat the Mystic Dragon: Enter the cave, known as "The Wyrmhole," where you will confront the Mystic Dragon.
Tips
- Mystic Dragon Weaknesses: The Mystic Dragon is weak to wind damage. Use spells like Aerora to deal significant damage.
- Mystic Dragon Attacks: Watch out for its Tumble Talon (a charging dive) and Flame Breath (a sustained AoE fire attack). Block Tumble Talon to mitigate damage and dodge Flame Breath by keeping your distance.
- Damage Strategy: Build ATB to deal damage consistently. Characters like Cloud and Barret are effective. Barret's Focused Shot can help stagger the dragon. Tifa's Rise and Fall and Omnistrike can also be powerful if her chi level is charged.
- Chocobo Use: Your Chocobo is essential for tracking the cow's trail. Ensure you have the region's Chocobo before starting this part of the quest.
Condor Food Choice:
- After defeating the Mystic Dragon, you will be presented with a choice: Bovine Meat or Monster Flesh.
- Monster Flesh: Choosing Monster Flesh results in a "NIce Photograph" due to the odd coloration of the meat and the condor being obscured.
- Bovine Meat: Choosing Bovine Meat results in a "Well-Composed Photograph" as Colin appears happier with the choice.
Reward: Regardless of your choice, you will receive Warding Materia, 10 Party EXP, and 500 EXP. Your relationship with Tifa will also improve.
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