Is Zack Playable? | Zack Voice Actor and Combat Guide

Zack Fair is a playable character in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth (FF7 Rebirth). Learn how to unlock Zack, their voice actors, best builds, and more about this character's background in this guide!

Is Zack Playable?

Playable Only During Interlude and Chapter 14

Zack is a controllable character in the interlude segments of the story and Chapter 14. Keep in mind that combat as Zack is only available during the First Interlude segment and Chapter 14, with spells, abilities, and limit breaks only available during the latter.

Chapter 14 Walkthrough

How to Use Zack and Combat Guide

Zack Controls

Button / Action	Effect
Melee Attack	Melee sword attack. Allows access to Quick Charge to fill Zack's aura gauge to enhance his abilities.
Charge	Zack's Charge increases its level. Higher Charge levels grant access to higher ability levels that deal greater damage.
Dodge	Dodge to a short distance.
Commands Menu	Opens the menu where you can use Abilities, Spells, Items, and Limit Breaks.
Block	Blocking stance for negating or decreasing damage.
Hold Synergy Skills	Opens a list of available Synergy Skills with the current party members.

Charge and Quick Charge

Zack can increase his Charge up to Level 3. Each level of his Charge strengthens the damage of his abilities. You can hold the Charge button to seamlessly go to Charge level 3, but using the Quick Charge mechanic is highly recommended while performing basic attacks.

Zack Battle Tips

How to Utilize Zack
Always Use Quick Charge Use Charge Level 3 Abilities Use High-Tier Spells

Always Use Quick Charge

During your basic attack combos be on the lookout for windows where you can perform a Quick Charge.

It is highly recommended to use Quick Charge as it is more efficient than the regular Charge. The regular Charge is also more difficult to use as it leaves Zack vulnerable during fights.

Use Charge Level 3 Abilities

Always use abilities at Charge level 3 for more damage and efficiency when spending ATB charges. Using Charge level 3 abilities will always flow into the Quick Charge combos since it will also fill your ATB gauge.

You will know you're at Charge level 3 if your aura gauge is red and it says Lvl. 3

Use High-Tier Spells

Always use high-tier spells if you have considerable MP to expend. Zack has access to a variety of high-level materia that grant him spells that are extremely useful in combat.

Zack Character Profile and Background

Profile and Voice Actor

Zack

Zack may have worked with Sephiroth as a SOLDIER: 1st class, but he trained under a different operator, and it is from this man that he both learned to take pride in his work and received his iconic buster sword. After a grueling battle in which he overcomes the odds and cheats death, Zack returns to Midgar─where he hopes to see his love Aerith─with a mako-poisoned Cloud in tow. EN VA: Caleb Pierce JP VA: Kenichi Suzumura

Survived Shinra Attack

During the events of FF7 Remake, Zack miraculously survived his final stand where he fought the Shinra army. He barely survived and brought Cloud back to Midgar. How he managed to survive against the Shinra Army is unknown.

Tried to Find Aerith

In Episode INTERmission, Zack tried to find Aerith at the Sector 5 church but she wasn't there. Instead, he found out that the church was full of refugees.

Zack's Role in FF7 Rebirth

Caused the Branching Timelines

After Zack managed to survive the Shinra Army, his actions, guided by his desire to save Cloud, Aerith, and Biggs, gave birth to different timelines with different scenarios.

Ultimately, the branching timelines allowed Zack and Cloud to reunite briefly, and for Cloud to get another White Materia.

Zack Abilities

List of Abilities

Weapon Abilities
Chain Slash	Summon your strength and deliver a series of powerful attacks. Max Level: 3
Meteor Shots	Leap into the air and shower the enemy with comets. Significantly increases stagger. Can use while airborne. Max Level: 3
High Braver	At Charge Level 3, press with the right timing to unleash up to three consecutive strikes. Can use while airborne.

Zack Limit Breaks

Rush Assault

Zack unleashes a barrage of heavy punches and kicks against a specified target.

Zack Synergy Skills

Defensive Dash

Zack partners up with Cloud to rush to a target’s location with a defensive approach and a powerful finish.

Zack Synergy Abilities

SOLDIER's Honor

Call on Cloud to bust a fiery duet of sword clashes against a target.

FF7 Rebirth Related Guides

List of All Characters

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List of Appearing Characters

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Biggs	Billy	Broden	Bugenhagen
Captain Titov	Chadley	Chloe	Cid
Cissnei	Dio	Dr. Sheiran	Dyne
Elena	Hojo	Johnny	Priscilla
Reno	Rhonda	Roche	Rude
Rufus	Solemn Gus	Tseng	Vincent
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