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Cloud Returns: Diversions On A Dying Planet
Final Fantasy VII

Cloud Returns: Diversions On A Dying Planet

Guide to Cloud's return in Final Fantasy VII, including his Lifestream revelations, Tifa's Final Heaven Limit Break, and optional diversions like Chocobo breeding and racing.

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Guide to Cloud's return in Final Fantasy VII, including his Lifestream revelations, Tifa's Final Heaven Limit Break, and optional diversions like Chocobo breeding and racing.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Boss Battle: Ultimate Weapon
    • HP: 100,000
  2. 2
    MP: 400
  3. 3
    Weaknesses: N/A
  4. 4
    Resistances: Gravity (negates)
  5. 5
    Steal: Curse Ring
  6. 6
    Lucidity in the Lifestream
    The party encounters an unavoidable threat, forcing them to flee into the Lifestream. Cloud experiences a journey through his subconscious, revealing the truth about his past and his involvement in the Nibelheim incident. He confronts his insecurities and his admiration for Zack.
  7. 7
    Return to the Highwind
    Cloud rejoins the party on the Highwind with a newfound resolve. He gives a speech explaining his past weaknesses and his decision to see things through. The player can then choose their party members.
  8. 8
    Optional Diversions
    After Cloud's return, numerous lucrative optional activities become available before proceeding with the main story. These include Chocobo breeding and racing, which offer significant rewards and Materia. Players can also choose to head directly to the "Underwater Reactor" to continue the story.
  9. 9
    Revisiting Mideel
    Mideel is damaged by the Lifestream, with most shops offering limited wares. The weapon store owner has vanished, but a "crazy shopper" on a hill to the west has acquired their stock and is willing to sell.
  10. 10
    Final Heaven and Missing Memories
    Return to Nibelheim with Tifa in your party.
    • Play Tifa's piano using the following input for her ultimate Limit Break, Final Heaven:
      • Playstation controller: X, [Square], [Triangle], R1 + [Triangle], R1 + [Square], X, [Square], [Triangle], R1 + X, [Circle], X, [Square], X
  11. 11
    PC controls: [CANCEL], [SELECT], [MENU], [PAGE UP] + [MENU], [PAGE UP] + [SELECT], [CANCEL], [SELECT], [MENU], [PAGE UP] + [CANCEL], [OK], [CANCEL], [SELECT], [CANCEL]
  12. 12
    Successfully playing the tune will grant Tifa her ultimate Limit Break, Final Heaven.
  13. 13
    Visit the offices under the Shinra mansion in Nibelheim to witness a scene detailing Cloud and Zack's past between the Nibelheim incident and the start of the game. This is optional and offers no tangible reward but provides backstory.
  14. 14
    Returning to Midgar
    Go to Bone Village and search for "Good Treasure". Direct the diggers to search along the southern ledge, halfway between the smoke from the building below and the campfire remains to the east. This will yield the Key to
Tips
  • Use "Big Guard" and "White Wind" to mitigate Ultimate Weapon's heavy damage.
  • Focus on stealing the Curse Ring from Ultimate Weapon.
  • The optional activities after Cloud's return, especially Chocobo breeding and racing, are highly recommended for obtaining powerful Materia.
  • Pay close attention to the piano sequence for Tifa's Limit Break; incorrect inputs will not yield the reward.
  • Curse Ring (stolen from Ultimate Weapon)
  • Final Heaven (Tifa's ultimate Limit Break)
  • Backstory revelations regarding Cloud and Zack.
  • Potential for valuable Materia and items through optional activities.

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