A walkthrough for Chapter 2: A New Journey Begins in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth (FF7 Rebirth). Read on for a detailed guide of Chapter 2, including item locations, rewards, bosses, as well as useful tips for completing this chapter!

Chapter 2: A New Journey Begins Walkthrough

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Searching for Friends Walkthrough

Unlock Conversation Choices and Character Relationships

Choices are also introduced in this segment of Chapter 2, allowing you to influence Cloud's relationship with each of the party members as you progress through the game.

During key conversations with your friends, Cloud will given the choice between 3 timed dialogue options. Depending on your choice, the character will approve or remain neutral towards Cloud.

Chapter 2 Romance and Relationship Guide

Character	Dialogue Choices	Results
Aerith	Sure. Let's ... If I have to. I'm busy.	◎ 〇 △
Barret	No time soon then. First one'll taste good. First one's on me.	△ 〇 ◎
Tifa	The water tower in Nibelheim The place I made that promise to you. Any other mako tank.	〇 ◎ △
Red XIII	Thanks. I knew I could count on you. Good boy.	〇 ◎ △

◎ - Best Answer, 〇 - Good Answer, △ - Bad Answer

Romance and Relationship Guide

Synergy Skills and Party Level System

Chapter 2 introduces a whole host of new features including the new Party Level System. The Party Level affects the Folios you can unlock at Maghnata Books, dictating which Synergy Skills and Abilities you can unlock and use for each character in your party.

Heading for the Swamplands Walkthrough

	Objectives
1	Once free, continue heading south to put some distance between your party and Kalm. Your destination is the Abandoned Dock near the swamplands.
1a	Discovery: Coconspirator Optionally, you can meet with Broden's friend at a nearby farm. Doing so gives you access to your first Bench, Vending Machine, and Maghnata Automat.
2	Once you've rested, continue heading south towards the Abandoned Dock. Once you reach it, a cutscene will play wherein you discover that you'll need Chocobos before you can cross the swamp. Sleek Saber for Cloud can be found inside a Purple Chest at the Abandoned Dock.

Securing Chocobos Walkthrough

	Objectives
1	After the cutscene, backtrack and head northeast towards Bill's Ranch. Once there, look for Billy inside the large Barn and he'll task you to look for Piko - an escaped Chocobo.
2	Next, talk to Chloe. She'll be at the back of the barn, standing behind the desk. She'll give you Piko's favorite greens which you can use to fetch the runaway. Timeless Rod for Aerith can be found inside the Purple Chest next to Chloe (to her right).
3	With the greens secure, go outside the ranch and follow the Chocobo traces on the road. Once you arrive near Piko's location, a short minigame called Chocobo Wrangling will begin.
4	Chocobo Wrangling Sneak your way through the tall grass and approach Piko slowly. You'll have to get past two Chocobos before reaching Piko. Once near enough, use a rock to distract him before approaching and wrangling him. Tip: You can move faster while sneaking by holding R1.
5	Once Piko has been caught, go back to the Chocobo Ranch and return the bird to Billy.
6	While waiting for Piko to finish lunch, head outside the barn to trigger a cutscene where you are reunited with Chadley.
7	Follow Chadley to a nearby Remnawave Tower in order to unlock the new World Intel system of the game.
8	Once the tower is active, return to Billy to get the Chocowhistle - a key item which allows you to summon your Chocobo mount within the Grasslands Region.
9	Follow Billy to the training grounds outside the ranch to learn about Chocobo Races.
10	Break in the Saddle Use your Chocowhistle to summon your Chocobo and talk to Billy about participating in the Hustle de Chocobo.
11	After finishing a lap and getting your rewards, you'll be free to explore the entire Grasslands Region.

Return to Kalm to Complete Side Quests

At this point, you'll be able to fast travel back Kalm, where several Side Quests will now be available from the Notice Board. Completing Side Quests will give Party EXP and improve your Relationship Level with specific characters.

Explore the Grasslands Region to Level Up and Get Better Gear

At this point in Chapter 2, you and your party will be free to roam the entirety of the Grasslands Region. Before attempting to cross the swamplands, it is recommended that you explore and complete World Intel in order to get additional levels for your party.

Chocobo Wrangling is Required Per Region

Unfortunately, mounts do not carry over between regions. Once you reach Chapter 4, you'll have to look for the new Junon variant of Chocobo in order to access mounts for that region. Your current mount will only be useable within the Grasslands.

Chocobo Locations in All Regions

Through the Swamplands Walkthrough

	Objectives
1	Through the Swamplands Return to the Abandoned Docks you found earlier (south of the Grasslands Region) and cross it on chocoback. Your destination will be the Mythril Mine entrance at the south side of the swamp. Hi-Caliber Rifle for Barret can be found on the small island where you spot a Black Cloaked Figure.
2	As you approach the southern shore of the swamp, you will encounter Midgardsormr - the Chapter 2 boss. ┗ Recommended Party for Midgardsormr ▶ How to Beat Midgardsormr
3	After defeating the Midgardsormr, continue down the path and enter the tunnel. Once inside the Mythril Mine, Chapter 3 will begin.

Chapter 2 Boss Strategy Guide

How to Beat Midgardsormr

Midgardsormr
Location	Chapter Unlocked
Grasslands	A New Journey Begins
Weaknesses	Lesser Resistances
Ice	Fixed Damage Stop Petrify
Greater Resistances	Immunities
Fire	Proportional Damage Berserk Slow Venom Silence Sleep Stone Morphable Items
Absorbed Elements	When Triggered
None	Ice
Pressure Conditions
Inflicting enough damage by exploiting its elemental weakness will pressure it. Hitting it with synergy abilities will pressure it instantly.

You can find the Midgardsormr in the swamp area, south of the Grasslands Region at the end of Chapter 2.

Recommended Party Setup and Roles

Character	Role
Cloud	・Attack when Midgardsormr is pressured to fill the Stagger Gauge ・Equip the Buster Sword and use Focused Thrust
Aerith	・Exploit the Midgardsormr's weakness by attacking with Blizzard. Be sure to aim when its pressured ・Equip the Guard Stick and use Arcane Ward to cast spells twice
Barret	・Can fill ATB quickly, allowing him to help with recovery ・Equip Shiva as a summon to deal massive damage ・Continue filling ATB while Shiva is summoned to use Summon Abilities ・Equip the Gatling Gun and use Focused Shot to increase stagger

Midgardsormr Boss Fight Tips

• Take advantage of its weakness and use Ice attacks to deal damage.
• Hit it with Synergy Skills whenever possible.

How to Beat Midgardsormr

Chapter 2 Maps and Obtainable Items

Maps

List of Maps
Kalm - Village Center	Bill's Ranch	Abandoned Dock

Obtainable Items

This list does not include the items that you get from destroying the wooden crates.

Materia List and How to Get All Materia

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