Final Fantasy VII Remake
Final Fantasy VII Remake

Combat Fundamentals — Final Fantasy VII Remake Guide

Learn Final Fantasy VII Remake combat fundamentals, including ATB gauge use, elemental weaknesses, and pressure points to stagger enemies like Abzu and Eligor.

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Combat Fundamentals — Final Fantasy VII Remake Guide

Combat in Final Fantasy VII Remake involves strategic use of character abilities, elemental weaknesses, and the ATB gauge. Effective combat relies on understanding enemy pressure points and utilizing specific attacks to stagger them. Guarding attacks is crucial for reducing incoming damage and building your ATB gauge for powerful actions.

  • Abzu Strategy: When Abzu is pressured, use Focused Thrust with Cloud. Dodging its Pounce attack will also pressure Abzu.
  • Ghoul Strategy: When Ghoul is throwing debris and using Piercing Scream, proceed cautiously. The primary damage phase occurs when it's pressured and staggered. Place Arcane Ward in an open area to avoid environmental obstructions.
  • Eligor Strategy: Eligor is weak to Ice damage, which naturally adds more pressure. When Eligor is airborne and at a distance, it tends to use Piercing Gaze. Once it lands, prioritize destroying its wheels. When it circles and flails, use Lightning/Wind magic to damage the wheels.
  • Reno & Rude Strategy: Both Reno and Rude are susceptible to Sleep and Stop, though their effectiveness diminishes with repeated use. Wind magic can fling them towards the caster.