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FFVII Crisis Core Reunion - Tips and Tricks
Find the best Tips & Tricks for your journey through Midgar in Crisis Core -Final Fantasy VII- Reunion. We've got the best guides to get you through early, mid, and late-game for beginners and returning players.

Crisis Core: Reunion Tips and Tricks

Mechanics and Combat Tips and Tricks

Mastering combat mechanics early will make later battles smoother. Use these tips to improve efficiency and survivability in encounters.

Mechanics and Combat Tips
Checkmark Learn enemy patterns early; timing your counters reduces damage taken and SP consumption.

Checkmark Use DMW activations strategically rather than spamming; save them for high-damage or status-effect battles.

Checkmark Switch between ranged and melee attacks depending on enemy weakness; it prevents unnecessary downtime.

Checkmark Do not neglect defense and HP-boosting accessories; some battles are won by surviving longer than dealing more damage.

Mechanics and Combat Guides

DMW System Explained Battle System Guide
All Controls and Button Mapping All Status Effects and How to Remove Them
Base Stats Explained: What Does Each Stat Mean? SP Convert Guide: How to Get More SP
How to Level Up Zack Level Farming: The Fastest Way To Level Zack
Save Points: How to Save Buster Sword Proficiency and How to Raise It Fast
DMW 100% Progress Guide: How to Complete the Gallery Break HP, AP, MP and Damage Limits

Materia Tips and Tricks

Optimizing your materia setup is key for both offense and defense. These tips help you fuse efficiently and prepare for tougher fights.

Materia Optimization Tips
Checkmark Experiment with combining lower-level materia to discover effects before unlocking rare ones.

Checkmark Keep duplicates of commonly used materia for fusion experiments and mastery farming.

Checkmark Mastery unlocks new effects. Plan fusions to maximize both effectiveness and efficiency.

Checkmark Consider elemental synergy over raw damage. Check enemy weaknesses before assigning materia.

Checkmark Prepare specific materia combinations for Elemental Bursts or special encounters.

Materia Guides

Best Early to Mid-Game Materia Best Materia and How to Get Them
How to Level Up Materia Materia Fusion Guide

Equipment and Accessories Tips and Tricks

The right gear can drastically change battle outcomes. These tips help prioritize what to equip and unlock first.

Equipment and Accessories Tips
Checkmark Prioritize accessories that complement your main materia or increase survivability.

Checkmark Unlock additional accessory slots early to mix more powerful combinations.

Checkmark Some side missions provide the best gear. Plan your exploration around them.

Checkmark Revisit shops after progressing in the story. Some items become available only later.

Equipment and Accessories Guides

Best Equipment and Best Accessories Genji Armor Set: Locations and How to Get Each Accessory
How to Get More Accessory (Equipment) Slots

General Information

A strategic approach to exploration and preparation can save time and effort. Follow these tips to make your journey smoother.

General Tips
Checkmark Combine main story progress with selected side missions to avoid unnecessary backtracking.

Checkmark Keep a good stock of healing items. Some enemies or events deal unexpected damage.

Checkmark Hidden chests or rare items may only appear after certain story conditions. Explore thoroughly.

Checkmark Save often before difficult encounters to avoid repeating long sequences.

Other Guides

Trophy Guide and Achievements: How to Get Platinum PC Spec Requirements
How Long to Beat: Total Clear Time All Missable Events
Fan Club Guide: Which to Join Secret Ending: Does Zack Die?
All Changes, Differences and New Features Version Differences: PS4/Switch/PC
Difficulty Differences: Normal vs Hard Mode How to Unlock New Game Plus
Beginner's Guide How to Find and Unlock All Shops
Gil Farming Guide

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