Chapter 9: Escape the Nightmare Quest Walkthrough

Escape the Nightmare is the ninth chapter of Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion's main story. Read on for a detailed walkthrough that includes rewards, maps, tips for completion, and more!

Quest Objectives

Maps and Rewards

Shinra Manor

Base Facility

Underground Caves

2nd Floor

1st Floor

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Items Obtained From Chests

Base Facility
1	10000 Gil	2	-
Shinra Manor 2nd Floor
1	Firaga	2	-
Shinra Manor 1st Floor
1	Shinra Beta	2	-

Nibelheim

Outskirts

Nibelheim

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Nibel Plains

Nibel Plains

Abandoned Mako Reactor

Gongaga Outskirts

Gongaga Hills

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Nibel Plains Chests

Nibel Plains*
1	Dragon Armlet	2	Gravity
3	Dash	4	Thundaga
Abandoned Mako Reactor
1	Hypno Crown	2	6000 Gil
3	Osmoga	4	Zeio Nut
Gongaga Outskirts
1	Remedy	2	Headband
3	Research Dept. QMC+	4	-
Gongaga Hills
1	Remedy	2	Elixir

*Chests in Nibel Plains are available based on your FLED points.

Tips and Strategies

Grab the Dresser Key from the Base Facility

Make sure to grab the Dresser Key at the base facility. This allows you to grab the Soldier Outfit from the Shinra Manor's second floor. You'll need this to save Cloud from Mako poisoning later on.

Prioritize Enemies Targetting Cloud

Waves of enemies will attempt to kidnap Cloud as soon as you exit the Shinra Manor. Always prioritize ones that are heading straight for Cloud to avoid restarting the phase.

Unlock Chests in Nibel Plains

Stars indicate Gun Head locations while the enclosed numbers determine how many of them are in the area

Players can snipe Gun Bull Heads in Nibel Plains once you take Cloud to safety. Rrewards at the end of this phase are based on how many Gun Bull Heads flee the area (FLED points). The less FLED points you accumulate by the end, the better the rewards.

Chest Rewards

Headshots are Vital

Always aim at a Gun Bull Head's turret head. Headshots guarantees instant-kills most of the time. Landing body and leg shots will also deal decent damage. Avoid hitting the shield at all costs.

Upgrade Your Sniper Rifle

KILL Points will also accumulate as you go through the Gun Bull Heads in Nibel Plains with your Sniper Rifle. It is recommended that players prioritize upgrading Wide Target and Steady Aim first, to land shots easier later on. Investing in Smart Bomb may help players deal with clustered groups of Gun Bull Heads near the middle of Nibel Plains as well.

Chapter 9 Boss Guides

G Eliminator

Red numbers only apply when playing Crisis Core on Hard.

Mitigate Magic Damage

G Eliminator uses a lot of magic attacks throughout the fight. Improve your survivability by pumping as much SPR as possible before starting the fight. Using MBarrier is also recommended to mitigate the damage.

G Eliminator Boss Fight Strategy Guide

Hollander Stats and Drops

Red numbers only apply when playing Crisis Core on Hard.

Use Accessories that Negate Stop

Hollander spawns Land Worms during the fight that inflict Stop. You can negate these with spells and accessories, making the fight a lot easier.

Hollander Boss Fight Strategy Guide

Chapter 9 Missions

Mission	Rewards
100 Shinra Troops	・ Black Belt
1000 Shinra Troops	・ Mug
200 Shinra Troops	・ HP Up++
50 Shinra Troops	・ Hero Drink
Experiment No. 107	・ Curaga
Experiment No. 108	・ Firaga
Nibelheim	・ AP Up+
Pursue the Foes	・ Gris-Gris Bag
Shinra Advanced Training	・ Hero Drink

List of All Missions

Chapter 9 Enemies

List of All Enemies & Monsters

Crisis Core: Reunion Related Guides

Complete Story Walkthrough: All Chapters