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Intermission Story Chapters (Hard Mode)
Final Fantasy VII Remake

Intermission Story Chapters (Hard Mode)

Conquer Final Fantasy VII Remake's Hard Mode with expert strategies. Learn MP management, Materia setups, and combat tips to overcome tougher enemies and challenges.

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Conquer Final Fantasy VII Remake's Hard Mode with expert strategies. Learn MP management, Materia setups, and combat tips to overcome tougher enemies and challenges.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Enemies in Hard Mode have higher HP and stats, with a 40% damage increase.
  2. 2
    Items cannot be used, and MP only fully recovers at the end of chapters.
  3. 3
    Conserve MP by using MP Absorption Materia linked with Magic Materia.
  4. 4
    Aerith's Soul Drain can absorb MP from enemies, especially when staggered.
  5. 5
    Breakable boxes may contain Mako Shards, regenerating 10% of max MP.
  6. 6
    Consider Prayer Materia for party healing (uses 2 ATB bars) or Chakra (less effective).
  7. 7
    Equip MP Up Materia (two per character recommended) to double max MP.
  8. 8
    Magic Up Materia (two per character) boosts Magic by 50%.
  9. 9
    Luck Up Materia (two per character) increases Luck and Critical Hit Rate, ideal for Tifa.
  10. 10
    Chapter 17 offers new Shinra Combat Simulator challenges, accessible via Chapter Select.
  11. 11
    Completing these challenges before Hard Mode can help reach Level 50 due to double EXP.
  12. 12
    Chapter Select and Hard Mode grant triple AP, aiding Materia leveling.
Tips
  • Aerith vs. SOLDIER Trainees Setup: Mythril Rod, Chain Bangle, Fury Ring. Materia: Fire, Lightning, Subversion, ATB Boost, MP Up (x2), Magic Up (x2), First Strike. Abilities: Breach (L1+Square), Arcane Ward (L1+Triangle), Firaga (L1+Circle), Thundara (L1+X).

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