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How to Catch the Nibel Region Chocobo
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth

How to Catch the Nibel Region Chocobo

Learn how to catch the Nibel Region Chocobo in Final Fantasy VII Rebirth. This guide details the Chocobo Intel location, the cacti puzzle, and luring strategies.

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Learn how to catch the Nibel Region Chocobo in Final Fantasy VII Rebirth. This guide details the Chocobo Intel location, the cacti puzzle, and luring strategies.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Locate the Nibel Chocobo Intel southeast of the Nibel Airstrip or by starting the 'Esoteric Secrets of the Elders' side quest from the Chocobo Sage's Manor.
  2. 2
    Head to the chocobo's location where Cloud will start between two stationary chocobos.
  3. 3
    The goal is to lure Selena to the starting grass patch using Chocobo Bait, avoiding cacti.
  4. 4
    Grab Chocobo Bait from the respawning supply.
  5. 5
    Observe the cacti patterns; many inflate and deflate in set sequences.
  6. 6
    Toss Chocobo Bait to lure Selena, ensuring her path avoids cacti. Bait has a limited range, and Selena moves just far enough to consume it.
  7. 7
    Plan throws ahead, as there's a delay in Selena's movement after bait is thrown.
  8. 8
    First Cacti Obstacle: Lure Selena left towards scattered cacti, then to a line of three sections of inflating/deflating cacti. Wait for them to deflate and throw bait past the line.
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    Second Cacti Obstacle: Navigate Selena past another line of cacti that inflate and deflate individually, requiring precise timing and positioning.
  10. 10
    Third Cacti Obstacle: This is the trickiest. Selena must be lured to a barren patch past three groups of cacti that inflate and deflate synchronously. Gather at least four pieces of Chocobo Bait and keep Selena far from you initially. Throw bait in sequence as opportunities arise to guide her to the barren patch.
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    Once Selena is past the third cacti group, lure her back to the starting grass patch.
  12. 12
    Approach Selena to wrangle her and complete the minigame.
Tips
  • Chocobo Bait respawns quickly; grab an unlimited supply.
  • There is no strict time limit; be patient with your throws.
  • Learn the cacti's inflation/deflation patterns to find safe windows.
  • You may need multiple bait pieces for Selena to cover moderate distances.
  • Throw bait slightly further than you think necessary to ensure Selena clears obstacles.
  • Selena stops to eat bait, creating downtime between throws. Plan accordingly.
  • Plan and execute throws in advance due to throw animation and Selena's movement delay.
  • Collect at least four pieces of Chocobo Bait before attempting the third cacti puzzle.

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