Character Guide#
Character System Overview#
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth has six playable characters, each with a unique combat style, skill tree, and signature weapons. Pairing characters and materia well is the key to winning battles.
Cloud Strife#
Base Attributes#
| Attribute | Starting | Max | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strength | 18 | 99 | S |
| Magic | 12 | 85 | B |
| Vitality | 15 | 92 | A |
| Spirit | 10 | 78 | B+ |
| Speed | 12 | 82 | B |
Signature Abilities#
| Ability | Effect | ATB cost | Unlock |
|---|---|---|---|
| Braver | Powerful single-target physical attack | 1 ATB | Starting |
| Fierce Slash | Three-hit physical attack that can stagger enemies | 1 ATB | Lv5 |
| Impale | Extra damage to staggered enemies | 1 ATB | Lv10 |
| Finishing Touch | Ranged multi-hit attack | 1 ATB | Lv15 |
| Dawnblade | Enhanced limit break | Free | Limit gauge full |
Signature Weapons#
| Weapon | Chapter | Base attack | Special effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buster Sword | Starting | 42 | None |
| Lover’s Blade | Ch.2 | 48 | Strength +5 |
| Solomon’s Blade | Ch.4 | 55 | Crit +3% |
| Hero’s Blade | Ch.7 | 62 | Magic +8 |
| Sky Blade | Ch.10 | 70 | Strength +10 |
| Zantetsuken | Ch.14 | 85 | Speed +15 |
Recommended Materia Setups#
| Setup | Materia combination | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Physical damage | Strength + Crit + First Strike | General combat |
| Balanced | Fire + Healing + Barrier | Boss fights |
| Magic | Fira + MP Absorb + Magic Up | Bosses weak to fire |
Character Story#
In this game Cloud continues to chase Sephiroth’s trail while confronting the confusion of his own memories. His development runs through the entire story, and his relationships with Tifa and Aerith form an important emotional thread.
Tifa Lockhart#
Base Attributes#
| Attribute | Starting | Max | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strength | 16 | 96 | S+ |
| Magic | 8 | 72 | C |
| Vitality | 13 | 88 | A- |
| Spirit | 9 | 75 | B |
| Speed | 14 | 90 | A |
Signature Abilities#
| Ability | Effect | ATB cost | Unlock |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Strike | Melee attack with high stagger buildup | 1 ATB | Starting |
| Combo | Rapid consecutive strikes | 1 ATB | Lv5 |
| Starfall | Empowers the next ability | 1 ATB | Lv10 |
| Frontal Assault | High-damage single-target finisher | 1 ATB | Lv15 |
| Heavenshaker | Chain of powerful punches | Free | Limit gauge full |
Signature Weapons#
| Weapon | Chapter | Base attack | Special effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master’s Gloves | Starting | 38 | None |
| Combat Gloves | Ch.2 | 44 | Speed +3 |
| Viper Gloves | Ch.4 | 50 | Strength +4 |
| Steel Gloves | Ch.7 | 58 | Crit +4% |
| Gale Gloves | Ch.10 | 65 | Speed +10 |
| Ultimate Gloves | Ch.14 | 80 | Strength +12 |
Recommended Materia Setups#
| Setup | Materia combination | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Limit combo | Limit Break + Crit + Combo Master | Boss damage |
| Speed build | First Strike + Crit + Strength | Fast clears |
| Support | Healing + Revival + Barrier | Party survival |
Barret Wallace#
Base Attributes#
| Attribute | Starting | Max | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strength | 14 | 90 | A |
| Magic | 13 | 88 | A |
| Vitality | 16 | 95 | S |
| Spirit | 12 | 85 | B+ |
| Speed | 10 | 78 | C+ |
Signature Abilities#
| Ability | Effect | ATB cost | Unlock |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overcharge | Powerful ranged finisher | Special | Starting |
| Maximum Fury | Sustained fire, high damage | 1 ATB | Lv5 |
| Steel Skin | Heavily damage-reducing guard | 1 ATB | Lv10 |
| Fierce Shot | Knocks enemies flying | 1 ATB | Lv15 |
| Rocket Launcher | Area ultimate | Free | Limit gauge full |
Signature Weapons#
| Weapon | Chapter | Base attack | Special effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gun Arm | Starting | 40 | None |
| Pipe Arm | Ch.2 | 46 | Magic +5 |
| Sniper Arm | Ch.4 | 52 | Spirit +4 |
| Blast Arm | Ch.7 | 60 | Strength +6 |
| Thunder Arm | Ch.10 | 68 | HP +200 |
| Ultimate Arm | Ch.14 | 82 | Strength +10 |
Aerith Gainsborough#
Base Attributes#
| Attribute | Starting | Max | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strength | 8 | 68 | C |
| Magic | 18 | 98 | S+ |
| Vitality | 10 | 78 | B- |
| Spirit | 16 | 92 | A |
| Speed | 11 | 80 | B- |
Signature Abilities#
| Ability | Effect | ATB cost | Unlock |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arcane Ward | Magic-boosting zone | 1 ATB | Starting |
| Sorcerous Storm | Area magic attack | 1 ATB | Lv5 |
| Healing Wind | Party heal | 1 ATB | Lv10 |
| Holy Light | Party-wide holy damage | 1 ATB | Lv15 |
| Ultimate Light | Full heal + invincibility | Free | Limit gauge full |
Red XIII#
Base Attributes#
| Attribute | Starting | Max | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strength | 15 | 92 | A |
| Magic | 12 | 86 | B+ |
| Vitality | 14 | 90 | A |
| Spirit | 11 | 82 | B |
| Speed | 13 | 88 | A- |
Signature Abilities#
| Ability | Effect | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Force Attack | A gauge-empowered physical attack | Consumes the force gauge |
| Blood Fang | Drains HP | Restores HP equal to 30% of damage dealt |
| Rattlesnake | Ranged force strike | Damage doubles when the gauge is full |
| Night Burst | High-damage area skill | Bonus when used at night |
Yuffie Kisaragi#
Base Attributes#
| Attribute | Starting | Max | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strength | 12 | 86 | B+ |
| Magic | 14 | 90 | A |
| Vitality | 10 | 78 | B- |
| Spirit | 11 | 82 | B |
| Speed | 16 | 94 | S |
Signature Abilities#
| Ability | Effect | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Throw | Ranged shuriken attack | Can be recovered after the throw |
| Ninjutsu | Imbues an element | Switch between fire, ice, lightning, wind |
| Windslash | High-damage wind skill | Best at close range |
| Steal | Takes items from enemies | Some enemies carry rare items |
Relationship System#
How Affinity Matters#
Player choices affect your affinity with each character, which in turn affects the following:
| Affinity level | Effects |
|---|---|
| Low | Basic interaction dialogue |
| Medium | Moderate interactions, some story variation |
| High | Best interactions, full story, exclusive ending scenes |
How to Raise Affinity#
- Choose dialogue options that support the character
- Complete that character’s side quests
- Pick the character during daily interactions
- Give gifts or share activities
Character FAQ#
Q: Which character is the strongest?
A: There is no absolute strongest character. Tifa has the highest physical damage, Aerith the strongest magic, Barret the safest play. Level all characters evenly.
Q: Can materia be reallocated late in the game?
A: There is no absolute strongest character. Tifa has the highest physical damage, Aerith the strongest magic, Barret the most reliable. Grow all characters evenly.
Q: Can materia be reallocated late in the game?
A: Yes — materia and equipment for all characters can be rearranged in the menu at any time.
A: Red XIII joins after Chapter 1 (temporarily), and Yuffie joins in Chapter 4. Both can be used freely afterward.