Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion: Level Buster Sword Proficiency

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In Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion, Buster Sword Proficiency is a stat that can be increased by performing specific actions in battle. From Chapter 6 onwards, Zack can enter a Battle Stance by pressing the Attack and Dodge buttons. This stance grants him enhanced abilities and is key to increasing proficiency.

Buster Sword Proficiency Mechanics:

Proficiency increases by using Battle Stance, guarding attacks, or defeating enemies with command abilities while in Battle Stance.
There is a cap of 0.57% Proficiency gain per battle.

Methods for Gaining Proficiency:

Defeating enemies with Strong Attack in Battle Stance: 0.25% per enemy.
Guarding enemy attacks: 0.07% per attack guarded.
Defeating enemies with Command abilities in Battle Stance: 0.25% per enemy.

To reach the daily cap, players must vary their methods in each battle. Proficiency progress carries over to New Game+.

Buster Sword Abilities Unlocked by Proficiency:

Break Damage Limit (15%): Allows attacks and abilities in Battle Stance to exceed the damage limit.
Barrier Piercing (47%): Attacks in Battle Stance ignore the Barrier Buff.
Barrier Break (100%): Attacks in Battle Stance remove the Barrier Buff.

Raising Buster Sword Proficiency frees up accessory slots by allowing damage limit breaks without specific equipment.

Best Ways to Level Buster Sword Proficiency:

There are no shortcuts to leveling Buster Sword Proficiency; it requires consistent effort through many battles. However, certain strategies can make the process more efficient.

Increasing Proficiency from 95% to 100%:

The final 5% requires a specific approach. Players should enter missions (e.g., M9-6-5) and defeat enemies that have the Barrier Buff. Using the Barrier Piercing Ability will allow normal damage, and defeating these enemies contributes to proficiency.

Mission 1-1-1:

This mission is ideal as it immediately places Zack into battle, allowing for quick proficiency gains. It is recommended to vary methods (Guard, Strong Attack, abilities) to maximize the percentage gained per battle.

Random Encounters in Missions:

Alternatively, players can trigger random encounters within missions. Equipping powerful Materia like High Jump or Aerial Drain and using them in Battle Stance can quickly defeat enemies. Repeatedly triggering battles allows for continuous proficiency gains. Remember that only the killing blow from Strong Attack or an Ability grants proficiency. For tougher enemies, weaken them first before using Battle Stance for the final hit.