Alexander Boss Guide

Master the Alexander boss fight in Final Fantasy VII Rebirth with our comprehensive guide. Learn its attacks, phases, weaknesses, and the best strategies to emerge victorious.

Stats / Weaknesses:

• Weak to: Lightning

Phases:

1. Phase 1: Alexander's arms are targetable. Destroy both arms to pressure the main body.
2. Phase 2 (around 50% HP): Alexander begins using Light Pillars, which apply Karma stacks. Divine Judgement, Alexander's ultimate attack, deals more damage based on Karma stacks.

Strategy:

• Target Arms First: You cannot damage Alexander's main body until both of its arms are destroyed. Focus attacks on the arms to initiate a stagger.
• Exploit Lightning Weakness: Equip Lightning Materia on all party members. Using spells like Thundara or Thundaga will maximize damage output. Linking Lightning Materia to Elemental Materia on weapons is also highly effective.
• Manage Karma and Divine Judgement: In Phase 2, Alexander will summon Light Pillars. These pillars explode after a short time, applying Karma stacks to your characters. Karma increases the damage taken from Alexander's ultimate attack, Divine Judgement. Destroying the Light Pillars before they explode is crucial. If Karma is applied, Esuna (Cleansing Materia Level 2) can remove one stack.
• Heal and Prepare for Ultimate: Divine Judgement requires a charge-up time. Use this window to build ATB, heal your party, and prepare for the attack.
• Watch for Other Attacks: Be aware of Alexander's other abilities:
  • Wave Cannon: Ground shockwaves that can home in slightly.
  • Earth Tremor: A large shockwave that damages and knocks back. Can be blocked.
  • Tracking Beam: Projectiles that track characters. Keep moving or block.
  • Radiant Wave: Beams along the ground; stand between them to avoid.
  • Sweep: A wide arm swing for close-range attackers. Unblockable.
  • Grand Laser: A straight-line laser attack. Easy to dodge. Unblockable.
  • Whirling Ray: Beams appear on the ground and rotate slowly. Stay between them.
  • Punitive Sphere: Exploding spots on the ground that leave damaging energy fields. Avoid the lingering fields.
• Utilize Yuffie (if available): If you have access to all Divine Intel, Yuffie's Elemental Ninjutsu can be very effective.