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Shinra Facility Flashback
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth

Shinra Facility Flashback

Guide to the Shinra Facility Flashback in Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, including the Mako Measurement Facility, Sephiroth's tutorial battle, and Gnipahellir Ravine.

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Guide to the Shinra Facility Flashback in Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, including the Mako Measurement Facility, Sephiroth's tutorial battle, and Gnipahellir Ravine.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Upon entering the Mako Measurement Facility, break Shinra boxes and head upstairs. Collect the Level Boost Materia on a shelf to the right.
  2. 2
    Link the Materia and take the nearby elevator to the next floor.
  3. 3
    Defeat the new enemy, the Screamer. Use ranged attacks (fire or Cloud's blade beams) as it swings its mace. Perfect blocking its mace attacks will stun it. Stagger it and use Braver for significant damage.
  4. 4
    After the battle, hop over the railing and go behind the stairs to find a chest containing an Ether.
  5. 5
    Continue up the stairs to a locked door. Interact with the large machine nearby, follow the wire to a wall machine, and press when prompted to turn it on.
  6. 6
    Return to the first machine and use to push it around, collecting three pockets of mako on the ground to power the elevator.
  7. 7
    Take the elevator to the next area and proceed until you cross a bridge, which will break, causing everyone to fall.
  8. 8
    After the cutscenes, Sephiroth joins your party. Follow the path and climb the yellow-colored ledge.
  9. 9
    At the top, use the Rest Stop to fully restore HP and MP.
  10. 10
    Collect the HP Up Materia next to the Rest Stop.
  11. 11
    Engage the nearby enemies using Sephiroth. Use the button for combos, hold it for projectiles. Use the button for branching finishers like Pierce or Sword Dance.
  12. 12
    Press to enter Retaliation Stance and press at the right time to parry attacks.
  13. 13
    After the battle, Sephiroth will be the party leader. You can change this in Combat Settings.
  14. 14
    Head into the cave in Gnipahellir Ravine and defeat the two enemies.
  15. 15
    Check the northern end of the area for an Empowerment Materia.
  16. 16
    Go to the western side and drop down ledges. After a scene at the mako spring, continue north to face another Screamer and a Velociwing.
  17. 17
    Continue onward to face a new enemy, the Twin Brain. Watch out for its Screech attack, which can stun you.
  18. 18
    Climb the cliffside, defeat the enemies, and shimmy along the wooden ledge to cross the chasm.
  19. 19
    Take the climbable ledges down to find a Magnify Materia.
  20. 20
    Climb back up and enter the next area. A Zu will attack.
  21. 21
    The game will introduce Synergy Skills. Hold then press a face button to perform them. Use / to activate Voidshatter (requires charging) or Counterfire (defensive stance and counter). Synergy Skills do not consume ATB gauges.
Tips
  • The Level Boost Materia can significantly enhance linked Materia.
  • Perfect blocking Screamer attacks is key to creating openings.
  • Synergy Skills are powerful and free to use, so incorporate them into combat.
  • Level Boost Materia
  • Ether
  • HP Up Materia
  • Empowerment Materia
  • Magnify Materia

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