This is a guide to beating the Shinra Combat Simulator challenge title in the game Final Fantasy 7 Remake. This article explains what enemies you will face, recommended equipment and materia, and tips and strategies for defeating them.

Two-Person Team vs. High Flyers Basic Information

Enemies

Rewards

Best Characters for This Battle

Available Characters

Cloud

Barret

Tifa

It's possible to use any set of 2 characters in this battle, but we recommend using Cloud and Aerith.

Recommended Characters

Cloud	Weapon: Buster Sword Armor: Cog Bangle Accessory: Circlet
Barret	Weapon: Big Bertha Armor:Cog Bangle Accessory: Survival Vest

Best Equipment for This Battle

Equipment

Cloud

Buster Sword			Base	Fully Upgraded
		Attack	22	91
		Magic Attack	22	91
		User	Cloud
Materia Slots (Fully Upgraded)	○-○ ○-○○-○○-○
Fully Upgraded Bonus Stats
Defense	+11	Magic Defense		+11
Max HP	+800	Max MP		+26
Description
A large broadsword that inherited the hopes of those who fight.

Barret

Big Bertha			Base	Fully Upgraded
		Attack	45	93
		Magic Attack	30	62
		User	Barret
Materia Slots (Fully Upgraded)	○-○○ ○-○○-○○-○
Fully Upgraded Bonus Stats
Defense	+0	Magic Defense		+0
Max HP	+1250	Max MP		+0
Description
A firearm that boasts unrivaled destructive force. Found in the slums' black market.

Everyone

Armor	ATK	MATK	DEF	MDEF	Slots
Cog Bangle	0	0	39	39	○-○○

Materia

Cloud

Weapon (4 Slots)
Wind + Magnify
Steadfast Block	Ice
Armor (3 Slots)
First Strike	Time
Healing
Summon
Shiva

Barret

Weapon (4 Slots)
Wind + Elemental
Steadfast Block	Ice
Armor (3 Slots)
ATB Stagger	Magic Up
Healing
Summon
Leviathan

Two-Person Team vs. High Flyers Battle Guide

Battle #1

AOE Spells Makes Quick Work of Bugaboos

There are a lot of these enemies but they have pretty low health. Using spells or abilities that have large AEO (area of effect) will make this fight a quick one. Link the spell with Magnify and it will speed it up this fight even more.

Battle #2

Shoot Down the Slug-Rays with Barret or Lightning Magic

The Slug-Rays can be annoying to handle with their mobility. Using Barret or Lightning magic will make simple work to get rid of these enemies.

Use Wind Linked With Elemental for Staggering Byobapolis

Giving Barret Wind linked with Elemental makes his attacks much more effective at staggering Byobapolis. With this combination equipped you can just hold attack and stagger them.

Battle #3

Use Long-Ranged Attacks on Terpsicolt

The Monodrives are small fries you can get rid of quickly with Wind magic. Terpsicolts can be more a trouble with how much they move. Use Lightning magic to make sure it hits or Barret to attack. Once they get pressured you can use Ice magic to deal massive damage.

Battle #4

Barret is Effective Against Elite Helitroopers

Just like the other flying enemies in this Battle Challenge, it can be tough attacking the Helitroopers. Switch to Barret to make it easier to attack. Equipping his weapon with Wind linked with Elemental will make it easier to stagger. Fire magic is also effective in dealing with the Elite Helitroopers.

Battle #5

Go On the Defensive and Wait for It to Cast Gravity

The Rust Drake will envelop itself in darkness that will absorb any spell you throw at it. This will make it hard to stagger it. Save your ATB and stick to blocking and doding. Once you see it try to cast Gravity you all out on your offensive. If enough damage is done it will be pressured and lose its magic absorption. This is when you start casting Wind magic to finish it off.

Switch Characters to Get Out of Black Hole

Your AI party member can end up just standing in Black Hole, tanking unnecessary damage. Switch to that character and run out of the Black Hole to minimize damage.

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