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Of Robed Men and Ransoms
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth

Of Robed Men and Ransoms

Complete walkthrough for the 'Of Robed Men and Ransoms' side quest in Final Fantasy VII Rebirth. Learn how to start the quest, defeat enemies like Landworm and Chimera, and beat the Dark Claw boss.

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Complete walkthrough for the 'Of Robed Men and Ransoms' side quest in Final Fantasy VII Rebirth. Learn how to start the quest, defeat enemies like Landworm and Chimera, and beat the Dark Claw boss.

Walkthrough
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    To begin the 'Of Robed Men and Ransoms' side quest, you must be in Chapter 7 and have reached North Corel. Visit Doctor Sheiran at his clinic. After this initial visit, speak with him again to accept the quest. He will inform you that a patient has gone missing, and Red XIII will pick up the trail.
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    Equip your strongest gear before starting. Recommended weapons for each character are: Cloud (Rune Blade), Aerith (Empress’s Scepter), Yuffie (Savage Dagger), Barret (Hi-Caliber Rifle), Tifa (Kaiser Knuckles), and Red XIII (Silver Collar).
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    Exit the clinic and follow Red XIII up the mountain trail. After leaving the town gate, you will encounter a Landworm. This enemy is weak to Ice; use Ice Materia to cast Blizzard and pressure it.
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    Continue following Red XIII. You will then encounter a Chimera, which is weak to Fire. Use Fire Materia to pressure it. Be aware of Sandspitters that emerge from the ground; they attack quickly. It is advisable to defeat the Sandspitters first.
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    You will find a camping NPC. After speaking with them, you will enter the Old South Corel Mine. Look for purple glowing hands and footprints to guide you.
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    In the first open room of the mine, defeat any Sandspitters. Open the glowing chest to find Red XIII’s Amethyst Collar, a weapon that grants Haste in Vengeance Mode.
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    Continue following the footprints to the next open room and fight two Chimeras, remembering their weakness to Fire.
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    In the next large room, break crates for free items. Head down a ramp and deal with more Sandspitters, or try to avoid them.
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    The footprints will lead to a locked door, then up a trail to the right. Halfway up, you will fight a Death Eater; use heavy attacks to quickly raise its stagger bar.
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    At the top of the hill, follow the footprints to a button. Press it to activate rotating machines. Use your grappling hook to cross the room to a platform with a bench and climbable rocks leading to a lever. Heal at the bench before proceeding.
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    Pull the lever, then slide down the pole back to the locked door. Interact with the door to trigger a cutscene.

Boss Fight: Dark Claw

  1. The Dark Claw is the boss of this quest. It is a tanky enemy that hits hard.
  2. To pressure the Dark Claw, dodge its 'Reaper Claws' attack by running away. Red XIII is effective for this.
  3. While waiting for the attack, build up synergy and your Limit Gauge.
  4. Once the Dark Claw is stunned, use all your abilities to deplete its health. You may need to repeat this process.
  • Improved relationship with Red XIII
  • Tale of the Red Warrior Vol. II (increases Red XIII’s SP by 10)
  • Experience based on your current level
  • 10 Party Experience

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