Ready to take on the ultimate challenge in Final Fantasy VII Rebirth? Learn how to unlock the Gilgamesh superboss by completing all Protorelic challenges and collecting all Summon Materia.
Alright, so you're looking to take on the ultimate challenge in Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, huh? The Gilgamesh superboss isn't messing around, and you'll need to do a few things before you can even think about fighting him. Don't worry, I'll walk you through it!
Walkthrough
- 1Complete All Protorelic Challenges: You'll need to find and complete every single Protorelic challenge in the game. There are four in each region, and some of them are tied to minigames. If you're aiming for that Platinum Trophy, you absolutely have to do these. Don't worry about Fort Condor Hard Mode or Gears and Gambits Hard Mode, though – those aren't required for Gilgamesh.
- 2Collect All Summon Materia: The other big requirement is snagging all six Summon Materia. You get these by defeating them in their respective Combat Simulator fights. These unlock naturally as you progress through the main story, so just keep playing and you'll get them.
- 3Head to Gilgamesh Island: Once you've done both of the above, you can finally make your way to Gilgamesh Island. This is definitely a postgame challenge, as the fights are all set at level 70. It's a good idea to be around that level yourself, and thankfully, beating the main game gives you a boost to EXP and AP, which helps you hit level 70 faster. Leveling up your Materia is also a good idea, but not strictly essential.
- 4Find the Entrance: When you're in Chapter 12 or 13 and have access to your seafaring craft, set sail for Gilgamesh Island. Look for the map marker that says Gilgamesh Island Entrance. You'll see some torii gates along the side of a mountain – that's your cue! After a long tunnel, dock your craft and follow the path to the main building.
- 5The "Tempering" Battles: You won't fight Gilgamesh right away. First, you need to go through what's called "Tempering." There are three shrines on the island, and each one requires you to battle two summons at once. These fights are similar to the individual summon fights you've already done, but they'll throw in some new mechanics to keep you on your toes. The pairings are:
- Titan and Bahamut Arisen
- 6Odin and Alexander
- 7Phoenix and Kujata
- 8The Final Showdown: After you've cleared all three "Tempering" battles, you'll be able to enter the main building and finally face Gilgamesh himself!
Tips
- Make sure you've completed all the regional Protorelic challenges. This is non-negotiable!
- Don't forget to collect all six Summon Materia from the Combat Simulator.
- Gilgamesh Island is a postgame area, so be prepared for level 70 enemies. Grinding EXP and AP after beating the main story will help a lot.
- The "Tempering" battles can be tough, so consider bringing your best Materia and gear.
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