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Cave of the Gi
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth

Cave of the Gi

Navigate the Cave of the Gi in Final Fantasy VII Rebirth with our detailed walkthrough. Find all treasures, defeat the Gi Lancer and Gi Nattak, and solve the gate puzzles.

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Navigate the Cave of the Gi in Final Fantasy VII Rebirth with our detailed walkthrough. Find all treasures, defeat the Gi Lancer and Gi Nattak, and solve the gate puzzles.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Enter the Cave of the Gi and follow Bugenhagen.
  2. 2
    In the Chamber of Deception, Red XIII and Barret will undertake a trial.
  3. 3
    Work your way through the cavern, climbing walls to find chests containing Hi-Ether, Revival Earrings, and Mist Mega Potion.
  4. 4
    When a wall blocks your path, climb the southwest wall and interact with the rope to destroy it.
  5. 5
    Proceed through the doorway to another open room and open the chest for a Celestial Bangle (recommended for Aerith).
  6. 6
    Descend to the bottom floor and enter the next room for the First Trial.
  7. 7
    Climb to the platform above the door, pick up the relic by holding , and return it to Bugenhagen. It's recommended to bring other items to Bugenhagen first for potential rewards like Healing Materia and the Mystic Collar.
  8. 8
    After defeating the Gi Lancer, pick up the Ruby Gi Statue and proceed to the Walk of Insolence.
  9. 9
    Open the chest for five Exquisite Beast Hides and head to the Ceremonial Altar.
  10. 10
    Find the Emerald and Amber Statues to open the door. Before that, head east to find a chest with Cosmonite Ore.
  11. 11
    Grab the Amber Gi Statue from its pedestal.
  12. 12
    Follow the path north to a fork. Take the western path for a Plume of Phoenix Down, then the eastern path for the Emerald Gi Statue.
  13. 13
    Deal with the Gi Lancer and place the Emerald Gi Statue on its pedestal.
  14. 14
    Follow Bugenhagen through the Chamber of Sacrifice, opening a chest for two Giga-Potions.
  15. 15
    Descend stairs to a split path; take the left path for an Ether.
  16. 16
    Continue down the next set of stairs, open the chest on the left for 5,500 Gil.
  17. 17
    Interact with the chain to the right of the gate and pull it back as far as possible to open it.
  18. 18
    Proceed through the gate and defeat the Gi Lancer and Archer.
  19. 19
    Go down the stairs to the left and pull the chain to create a platform across.
  20. 20
    Follow the platform, opening a chest for three Gold Needles.
  21. 21
    Pull the chain on the next gate and attach it to the post to keep it open.
  22. 22
    Defeat the Gi Lancer, Sorcerer, and Archer, prioritizing the Sorcerer to prevent enemy resurrection.
  23. 23
    Climb the right wall to obtain Empowerment Materia.
  24. 24
    Approach the next gate, pull the chain, jump onto the platform, and climb the right wall.
  25. 25
    Pull another chain, allowing you to climb the left wall and open a chest for 2,600 Gil.
  26. 26
    Place the stick from the corner into the hole, pull the chain, and lock it with the stick.
  27. 27
    Rest at the bench and proceed to challenge Gi Nattak.
Tips
  • The Gi Lancer deflects ranged physical attacks. Use Fire or Healing Spells to pressure it.
  • When the Gi Lancer is staggered, use your strongest attacks and synergy abilities.
  • The Gi Lancer's Animus attack inflicts Petrify, which can be cured with a Remedy or Esuna.
  • When facing the Gi Lancer, Sorcerer, and Archer, defeat the Sorcerer first to prevent it from resurrecting the other enemies.
  • Use the bench before the Gi Nattak fight to heal and prepare.
  • Hi-Ether
  • Revival Earrings
  • Mist Mega Potion
  • Celestial Bangle
  • Exquisite Beast Hides (5)
  • Cosmonite Ore
  • Plume of Phoenix Down
  • Giga-Potions (2)
  • Ether
  • 5,500 Gil
  • Gold Needles (3)
  • 2,600 Gil
  • Empowerment Materia
  • Ruby Gi Statue
  • Emerald Gi Statue
  • Amber Gi Statue
  • Defeating Gi Lancer (multiple times)
  • Defeating Gi Nattak

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