Crisis Core: Reunion

DMW System Explained

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Last updated on: January 9, 2023 03:36 AM

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FFVII Crisis Core Reunion - DMW System Explained
This page breaks down how the DMW works in Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion, including how to enter Modulating Phase, and more.

List of Contents

DMW System Explained
Modulating Phase
All Limit Breaks and Buffs
DMW Images
How to Get Summon, Chocobo, & Genesis Mode
Silhouette Images
Limit Gauge Levels
Crisis Core Related Guides

DMW System Explained

DMW Flowchart
The DMW begins to spin. 10 SP is consumed. ↓ Left image wheel stops. ↓ Right image wheel stops. If these two images match, DMW enters Modulating Phase.
Images Match	Images Don't Match

Images Match (Modulating Phase)

Modulating Phase
1	Enter Modulating Phase and center image wheel stops.
2	The three numbers stop spinning. ・If 777, then Zack levels up. ・If two of any number (1-6), Zack's currently equipped Materia in that slot will level up one level. ・If three of any number (1-6), Zack's currently equipped Materia in that slot will level up two levels.
3	If all three images match, then Zack will gain the limit break of the character shown. Zack will also regain some HP, MP, AP, and SP. The DMW starts spinning again.

Images Don't Match

Images Don't Match
1	If the left and right image wheels don't match, then the center image wheel stops.
2	All three numbers stop and Zack receives any status effect shown in the table below. The DMW starts spinning again.

List of DMW Buffs

Combination	Effect
777	Invincible (limited time)
666	Crtical (limited time)
555	Null physical damage (limited time)
444	AP cost zero (until end of battle)
333	Null magic damage (limited time)
222	MP cost zero (until end of battle)
111	Invincible (limited time)
77-	AP and MP cost zero (limited zero)
7-7	Null physical damage (limited time)
-77	Null magic damage (limited time)
7--	AP cost zero (limited time)
-7-	MP cost zero (limited time)
--7	Endure (limited time)

All Limit Breaks and Buffs

Check out our page below to see a full list of Limit Breaks and Buffs from the DMW!
DMW Guide: All Limit Breaks and Buffs

DMW Images

There are 18 DMW Images in total. Only Angeal and Sephiroth are available in the beginning. More images are added as you progress through the story, or by obtaining valuable items and Materia in Mission Mode.

How to Trigger Summon Mode, Chocobo Mode, and Genesis Mode

Randomly Triggered

The standard DMW wheel will only show human characters. Summons and special creatures like the Chocobo and Moogle will only appear if the wheels randomly trigger it during Modulating Phase. Genesis Mode can also be triggered randomly, replacing the left and right images with Genesis's picture.

Silhouette Images

Characters not yet met or unlocked are replaced by their Silhouette in the DMW. Instead of their personal Limit Break, Zack will perform the Chain Slash attack when three Silhouette Images line up in the DMW.

While not as powerful as other Limit Breaks, it is still useful in battle.

Limit Gauge Levels

While essentially random, Zack's emotional state will affect the DMW. The higher the level of the limit gauge, the more likely it is that the DMW images will match and trigger a Limit Break.

Limit Gauge Levels
Level	Gauge Color/Pattern
Heavenly	Intense red waves
Sky High	Short red waves
High	Green waves
Normal	Slow blue-green waves
Low	Sluggish blue waves

Crisis Core Related Guides

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Beginner's Guide: Tips & Tricks

Mechanics and Combat Tips and Tricks

Mechanics and Combat Guides
DMW System Explained	Battle System Guide
All Controls and Button Mapping	All Status Effects and How to Remove Them
All Base Stats Explained	SP Conversion Guide
How to Level Up Zack	Level Farming Guide
Save Points: How to Save	Buster Sword Proficiency Farming
DMW 100% Progress Guide	Break HP, AP, MP and Damage Limits
How to Heal: Potions & Magic

Materia Tips and Tricks

Materia Tips and Tricks
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

Equipment and Accessories Tips and Tricks
Best Equipment and Best Accessories	Genji Armor Set Guide
How to Get More Accessory Slots

General Information

General Tips and Tricks
Trophy Guide and Achievements	PC Spec Requirements
How Long to Beat Crisis Core	All Missable Events
Reporter Location: Should You Report or Let Him Go?	Fan Club Guide: Which to Join
Ending Explained	All Changes, Differences, and New Features
Version Differences: PS4/Switch/PC	Difficulty Differences Guide
How to Unlock New Game Plus	Beginner's Guide
How to Find and Unlock All Shops	Gil Farming Guide
SP Farming Guide