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FF7 Remake

Elite Riot Trooper Weaknesses and Obtainable Items

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This page contains the stats and weaknesses of Elite Riot Trooper, an enemy from Final Fantasy 7 Remake (FF7 Remake). Read on to learn the items dropped from this enemy, as well as AP, gil, abilities, and locations, as well as tips on how to beat Elite Riot Trooper!

Elite Riot Trooper Stats and Information

Elite Riot Trooper Basic Information

Elite Riot Trooper
Elite Riot Trooper Enemy Icon
Species Movement Type
Human Grounded Normal

Description

Elite troopers belonging to Shinra's Public Security Division who were promoted from the ranks of riot troopers due to their superior ability. Easily identified by their spiked shields.

Assess (Tips)

Their shields protect them against frontal attacks. Try outflanking them or using magic.

Elite Riot Trooper Stats

Easy Normal Hard
HP 583~1077 1060~1959 2830
Attack 72~124 193
Magic Attack 58~99 148
Defense 54~101 148
Magic Defense 89~166 243

Elite Riot Trooper Weaknesses & Resistances

Weakness / Status Ailments Fire
Lesser Resistances -
Greater Resistances -
Immunities -
Absorbed Elements -

How to Stagger Elite Riot Trooper

Stagger Rates

PhysicalIcon.pngMelee
PhysicalIcon.pngRanged
MagicIcon.pngMagic
FireIcon.pngFire
×1 ×1 ×1 ×1
IceIcon.pngIce
LightningIcon.pngLightning
WindIcon.pngWind
-
×1 ×1 ×1 -

Stagger Length

Stagger Length 10 seconds

Elite Riot Trooper Abilities

Name Element Blockable? Knockdown? Status
physical.pngStun Baton
- Yes No
Stun (3 sec)
Swings his stun baton at a target.
physical.pngShield Bash
- Yes No -
Smashes a target with his shield.
physical.pngRiot Shield
- Yes Yes -
Charges at a target with his shield, knocking them over.
magical.pngTruncheon
- Yes No
Stun (3 sec)
Swings his stun baton and releases 3 shockwaves. Will occasionally only release one shockwave.

*Status Effects and Ailments Guide

Rewards for Defeating

Easy/Normal Hard
Gil 49~152 401
AP 3 9
Exp 83~251 1342
Items Dropped Grenade (12%)
Rare Items Dropped Sedative (5%)
Steal Grenade (15%)

Areas Encountered

Locations Mako Reactor 5, Sector 7 Slums Pillar, Shinra Building

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