Spellcasting

Learn how to use Synergy Materia in Final Fantasy VII Rebirth! Discover its effects, how to get it from Chadley, and the best materia to link it with for powerful combos.

Hey there! So, you're curious about Synergy Materia in _Final Fantasy VII Rebirth_? It's a neat little Support Materia that can really spice up your combat. Think of it as your ally automatically following up your attacks with a spell, and the best part? It doesn't cost any MP or ATB charges! Pretty sweet, right? What is Synergy Materia? Basically, when you link Synergy Materia with a Magic Materia, your party member who has it equipped will cast the first-tier spell from that linked Materia right after you use an attack command that generates a synergy charge. It's important to note that this follow-up spell is only half as strong as if you cast it yourself, unlike in _Final Fantasy VII Remake_ and _Intergrade_ where it was full-powered. Also, unlike Auto-Cast Materia, Synergy Materia doesn't make your party member act completely on their own, and it *does* consume MP if you were to cast it manually. Where to Get It You'll find Synergy Materia being sold by Chadley. Head over to his Materia Development at the Cosmo Canyon Region, and you can snag it for 80 data points. Just a heads-up, there's only one Synergy Materia available in the entire game, so make sure you grab it! How to Use It Effectively When you link Synergy Materia with a Magic Materia, your ally will cast the linked spell at 50% potency after you perform an attack that builds a synergy charge, provided they aren't already busy. For instance, if you link it with Fire Materia, your ally will cast Fire on the enemy you just hit. However, if your attack doesn't generate a synergy charge (like Cloud's Disorder ability), nothing will happen. This can lead to some serious damage output, letting your allies spam spells without any cost to them. It's generally a good idea to pair Synergy Materia with an elemental spell that most enemies are weak against. This not only helps deal damage but also puts pressure on the enemy. Killer Combos to Try: * Comet Materia: This is a fan favorite! Linking Synergy Materia with Comet Materia causes your ally to cast Comet after your attacks. Comet is great because it hits a wide area, deals good damage, knocks enemies back, and interrupts them. Plus, it's non-elemental, so you don't have to worry about enemies resisting it. The only downside is Comet's cast time, so if enemies are super aggressive, you might prefer an elemental spell. * Other Non-Elemental Spells: Bio and Quake are also solid choices. Quake is particularly good because it has a shorter cast time than Comet, hits multiple enemies, and can inflict the Petrify status, which most regular enemies aren't resistant to. * Elemental Materia (with caution): While elemental spells are good, remember that your AI allies are smart enough *not* to use a spell if the enemy is immune to or healed by it, as long as you've scanned the enemy's intel. So, you don't have to worry about them accidentally healing your foes. * Combined Magic Materia: If you link Synergy Materia with combined Materia like Fire and Ice Materia, your ally will randomly cast either Fire or Blizzard, automatically favoring the one the enemy is weak against. This can be really effective, especially since ice builds stagger. * Poison and Petrify Materia: These are also good picks. The spells are non-elemental, don't take too long to cast, and inflict status ailments. Quake is also great for interrupting enemies. * Thunder and Aero: These always hit their target. Thunder has a super quick animation, and Aero can pull enemies closer, which can be useful. Advanced Tactics: Want to get even more out of Synergy Materia? Try linking it with two copies of the same Magic Materia. For example, if you link Synergy with a Magic Materia and then link another copy of that same Materia with HP Absorption Materia or MP Absorption Materia, your ally can effectively heal themselves for free while still casting spells. Pretty clever, huh?