A walkthrough for Chapter 11: The Long Shadow of Shinra in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth (FF7 Rebirth). Read on for a detailed guide of Chapter 11, including item locations, rewards, bosses, as well as useful tips like which of the 3 Nibelheim pipes to choose and how to throw boxes as Cait Sith!

Chapter 11: The Long Shadow of Shinra Walkthrough

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Exploring Nibelheim Walkthrough

	Objectives
1	Destination: Nibelheim Chapter 11 begins with Cloud and the gang arriving at the Nibel Airstrip. To progress, start making your way towards the town of Nibelheim at the northeast corner of the region.
2	Once you reach Nibelheim, Cloud will be given the chance to seek out his companions. Look for them and start a conversation that affects your potential romance options for Chapter 12. ▶ Jump to Nibelheim Romance Dialogue Choices
3	After speaking to your companions, go up to the second floor of the Nidhogg Inn to start a cutscene. After it ends, go to the Town Hall and interact with Cait Sith.
4	When you're ready, meet up with everyone at the northeast exit of town. Parties will be fixed during the next section, so make sure to prep your equipment and materia setups for Cloud, Tifa, and Yuffie. Tip: You can buy weapons and armor for them at the General Store. There will also be a vending machine near the start of the climb where you can buy Materia.

Refusing to Go to the Reactor Re-Enables Fast Travel and Exploration

Once you regroup with your party, Cloud will be asked if they should head to the mako reactor. Players who want to keep exploring the region can select No here to re-enable fast travel and exploration. To head to the reactor, simply go back to this location and say Yes.

Speaking to Companions in Nibelheim Affects Cloud's Relationships

Nibelheim Companion Locations
Tifa	On the second floor of her house (now the Treatment Center), inside her room (the room with the piano).
Aerith	At the water tower in the center of town, right next to where you start.
Barret	At the first floor of the Nidhogg Inn. Turn left as you enter to find him.
Yuffie	Next to the steps leading up to the northeast exit of Nibelheim.
Red XIII	Go up the steps from where Yuffie was to find Red XIII.

Once you arrive at the newly rebuilt Nibelheim, the gang will split up. Seek out your companions and talk to them to progress Cloud's relationships and romance options. This is one of your last chances to influence the Chapter 12 Gold Saucer Date.

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

Character	Dialogue Choices	Results
Tifa	Have I helped you get through it at all?	◎
	Like it was fate.	〇
	I never knew that.	△
Aerith	Sounds like something I’d do.	◎
	What? No way.	〇
	That's not funny.	△
Barret	Hell yeah you’re right. Screw them.	◎
	I wanna know why they put the robes here.	〇
	Not much we can do.	△
Yuffie	Yup.	◎
	Come to think of it... nope.	〇
	Dunno.	△
Red XIII	This isn’t my hometown.	◎
	I never liked that place either.	〇
	Yeah. Does kinda make you feel like shit.	△

Romance Guide: All Dialogue Choices

Mt. Nibel and Nibelheim Reactor Walkthrough

	Objectives
1	Thankfully, you won't have to retrace your steps from Chapter 1. A new bridge was built that leads directly to Mt. Nibel. Head north until you reach the Gunnthra Bridge. Cross it to reach the foot of Mt. Nibel. Crystal Gloves: After crossing the bridge, you should see a purple chest that contains these gloves.
2	After picking up the gloves, keep heading west, crossing over a pair of new rope bridges along the way. Midway through, a cutscene will play where Cloud remembers the events from Chapter 1.
3	Once Cloud recovers, cross the remainder of the bridge and defeat the Velociwing and 2 Insectoid Chimeras waiting for you on the other side. Tip: This area will have a bench, vending machine, and maghnata automat. Make use of them to prepare for the fights ahead.
4	When ready, head inside the Gnipahellir Ravine. Defeat the Twin Brains before heading down to the Mako Spring from Chapter 1. Watch Cloud creepily parrot back Sephiroth's words from Chapter 1 before proceeding. HP⬌MP Materia: This materia can be picked up right beside the Mako Spring.
5	Retrace your steps from Chapter 1, heading north and up while fighting enemies along the way. Eventually you'll reach a broken wood platform preventing you from continuing. Wait for Yuffie to use her grappling hook in order to progress.
6	Climp the rope and follow the cliffside south. Defeat the Zu blocking your way in order to proceed. Tip: Zu enemies are weak to Wind damage. Use Wind spells or Tifa's Reverse Gale to pressure the Zu.
7	With the Zu defeated, continue making your way to the top. Eventually, you'll reach an area with two Screamers. Defeat the enemies before using the yellow ledges to climb your way to the top of the mountain. Igneous Saber: The purple chest on the platform behind the Screamers contains this blade for Cloud. Fortification Materia Earrings: Found inside a chest midway through the climb. Cross a wooden platform to reach it.
8	Once you reach the North Summit, you will arrive at a crossroads. Head southeast first to collect some free materia from the ridge before backtracking and heading northeast. Defeat the Dragon waiting for you at the end to access the Mako Distribution Plant. Warding Materia: This materia can be found on the southeast ledge of Mt. Nibel's North Summit, overlooking Nibelheim.
9	Inside the Mako Distribution Plant, you'll be tasked to reach the first floor. Choose between any of the three pipes and use it to go down; you should be able to reach the bottom without a problem. At the bottom, find a cart you can push, and place it next to the wooden fence. Climb on top of it, then climb over the fence. ▶ Which of the 3 Pipes Should You Choose?
10	After activating the switch to restore power, continue deeper into the Distrubution Plant. Take the elevator up to reach the entrance of the Nibel Reactor.
11	Upon reaching the steps of the reactor, a cutscene will play. After it ends, rest on the nearby bench and purchase items to prepare for the upcoming boss fight.
12	Once you're ready, head inside the reactor and take the elevator down. Defeat the Diabolic Variant boss waiting for you to reach the inner reactor. ┗ Recommended Party for Diabolic Variant ▶︎ How to Beat Diabolic Variant Tip: This boss is weak to Ice. Use Yuffie's Ice Ninjutsu or slotted Ice Materia to exploit the boss.
13	After beating the boss, continue deeper into the reactor until you find the body of Murasaki. Watch the cutscene and Yuffie should hand you the key item, Murasaki's Employee ID Card.

Which of the 3 Nibelheim Pipes Should You Choose?

The simplest answer is that any will do since you'll be able to re-activate the elevator on the first floor. This allows you to return to the top (fifth floor) and re-do the pipe slides as many times as you want in order to get all the rewards.

Most of the rewards in this section won't be worth the hassle. However, for those curious, here's everything you can earn in this section of the Mako Distribution Plant:

• Level 4: Southern platform will have a chest containing Cosmotite Ore as well as a few material pick-ups on the ground.
• Level 3: Will have a bunch of Shinra Boxes for you to break in order to get consumables as well as scattered material pickups.
• Level 2: Will contain two Screamers. Defeat them to access the chest that contains a Hi-Ether.

Shinra Mansion and Mako Research Facility Walkthrough

	Objectives
1	After the boss fight, you'll swap back to playing as Cait Sith, Barret, and Aerith in Nibelheim's Town Hall. Start this segment by heading to the Shinra Mansion via the northeast exit of town. Tip: You'll spend most of the chapter with these characters, especially Cait Sith, so make sure you prepare their loadouts in advance.
2	Once inside the mansion, take the elevator down to the Underground Cavern. Hojo's AI will spot you and use a trapdoor to capture the squad, bringing you down into a new area called the Mako Research Facility.
3	During this segment, you'll be making use of Cait Sith's special abilities - rolling through ducts and throwing boxes with the moogle. Begin by rolling out of your cell. Next, use the Moogle to throw a box at the cell door switch, opening it and freeing Barret and Aerith. ▶ How to Throw Boxes Using Cait Sith Golden Megaphone: Before leaving this area, make sure to throw another box at the cell door switch right next to yours to get this weapon for Cait Sith.
4	Once the gang is free, make your way down the hall, defeating any enemies you encounter along the way. Revival Earrings: There is a cell here with a duct you can roll into. Open the chest inside to get a pair of these earrings.
5	After you exit the tunnel into a well-lit room, interact with the terminal to call the elevator. It will stop due to the jutting pipe. Throw a box at the pipe to re-activate and ride the elevator to the top. Tip: Make sure to face the pipe so that you can pull the left stick all the way down the center of the semicircle. This allows you to make the strongest possible throw.
6	At the top, continue through the facility until you reach a large room with a locked cell door. Use Cait Sith to roll through the duct and reach the other side. Defeat the Bahba Velamyu and Black Bat to access the next throwing puzzle.
7	The puzzle in this room requires you to pull a cushioned box beneath the Shinra Box chute in order to avoid breaking spawned boxes. It will be found in a side room that has a chest. Giga-Potion: The chest in this room contains this high potency potion.
8	Once the cushioned box is set, simply spawn and pick up a Shinra Box. Throw it at the valve with a flashing red light to restore power and allow Barret and Aerith to rejoin you.
9	Again, continue through the facility until you reach a room with a Rictus and Black Bat. Defeat them to access the next throwing puzzle. Barrier Materia: Can be found on the ground at the east end of the Generator 3 room. All the boxes in the dirt tunnel before this room gives you free consumables and Moogle Medals.
10	For this next throwing puzzle, you'll need to throw 2 Mako Accelerant Boxes into the rotating container with red lights. You won't be able to throw far enough when it stops, so make sure to lead your shots in order to get the boxes into the container at the right time. Note: After the first successful throw, the rotation speeds up. Adjust your aim accordingly to compensate.
11	Once you complete the puzzle, the next room should unlock. Head inside and defeat the enemies waiting for you. Then, use the elevator in the same room to reach Ventilation Control - 1F and defeat the enemies inside. Tip: After defeating the enemies in this room, rest up at the nearby bench and use the vending machines to prep for Cait Sith's solo segment. There will be 1700 Gil inside a nearby chest for you to collect as well.
12	The key to this next segment will be the Switch that appears nearby. To begin, throw a Shinra Box at it to switch its lights to blue. This opens a blue duct on the southeast wall of the room that you can use to go up by one level.
13	Once you reach the second floor, defeat the 2 Black Bats to reach the next blue duct. Use it to reach the next level. Dry Ether: There is a chest nearby that contains this consumable. It restores 100 MP on use.
14	At the 3rd Floor, you will encounter an Adjudicator enemy. Defeat it in order to proceed with the throwing puzzle. For this section, you'll need to throw a box down at the Switch on the 1st floor to open the red duct. ATK⬌MATK Materia: Before throwing the box, make sure to head up to the other blue duct on this level. It should lead you up to a balcony that contains this materia.
15	Go through the red duct in order to reach a new area called Material Storage. Deal with the 2 Adjudicators inside in order to access the next throwing puzzle. Hades Armlet: Can be found inside a yellow chest at the Material Storage room.
16	This next puzzle is pretty simple. Throw 3 Shinra Boxes onto Weight-Sensitive Elevator to bring it down to your level. Once your aboard, break the 3 boxes to allow the elevator to go up. Tip: When carrying boxes as Cait Sith, you can speed up your movement by holding down R2 (similar to sprinting while exploring).
17	Before you do anything on this level, make sure you have a method for dealing Fire Damage. Once you do, interact with the terminal to summon the Yin and Yang mini-boss. ▶︎ How to Beat Yin and Yang Tip: Yang uses a lot of magic spells while Yin uses physical attacks. Use Fire Spells to deal damage. Once a head is neutralized, Yin and Yang will be pressured.
18	Once Yin and Yang are knocked out, Aerith and Barret will join you at the upper level. Use the elevator in the next room to reach Classified Equipment Storage.
18a	Aim for the Crates Midway through the elevator ride, a safety inspection will trigger. Hop aboard your moogle and complete the short minigame by throwing boxes at the ones on the conveyor belt. You will need to destroy 10 boxes. Stuffed Fat Moogle: Collector's item you can earn by breaking 10 boxes during the minigame.
19	After reaching Classified Equipment Storage, use the benches and vending machines to rest and resupply. The rest of the level will be a Boss Rush for the team. Prepare accordingly before leaving this room.
20	Passcode: 36-10-59-97 The southeast wall of this room will contain moveable crates. Move them to reveal the passcode: 36-10-59-97. Use the code to open the boss room's door. Giga-Potion: The crate nearest to the ladder can be moved. Once unobstructed, use the ladder to reach the chest containing this consumable.

How to Throw Boxes Using Cait Sith

To throw boxes as far as possible, make sure you're directly facing your target and pulling back to the bottom-center of the semicircle. You can also turn off controller vibration to help with aiming.

1	Spawn a Shinra Box using the platforms with feet symbols on them.
2	Spawn your moogle by pressing and use it to pick up the box with L2.
3	Bring the box near the object you need to hit and wind up by holding R1.
4	While holding R1, pull back the Left Analog Stick to aim and change the strength of the throw. Hit Square to throw the object.

How to Beat Adjudicators as Cait Sith

Adjudicators are a tricky enemy to fight since their resistances and immunities will alternate between Physical and Magical. The easiest way to deal with Adjudicators during this level is to use the Golden Megaphone and Lightning Materia combo.

Shinra Manor Boss Rush Walkthrough

	Objectives
1	This next section starts with a monologue from Hojo's AI caretaker. Once its speech ends, you will fight the the first of three bosses called the Forgotten Specimen. ┗ Recommended Party for Forgotten Specimen ▶︎ How to Beat Forgotten Specimen Tip: The Forgotten Specimen will be similar to the Adjudicators you fought earlier in the level. Alternate between your party members to deal Physical and Magic damage whenever the boss uses Metamorphose.
2	After beating the Forgotten Specimen, head up to re-unite with the rest of the gang. Once the cutscene ends, Cait Sith will insist that you explore the lab further. During this segment, Cloud and Cait Sith are required to be in the active party. This gives you the chance to fill the last spot with a choice of your own in preparation for the Galian Beast boss fight.
3	Once you have the final party member set, head on over into the door with a No Entry sign next to it. Go inside to meet Vincent Valentine for the first time. Note: It does not matter what you pick when he asks you who your foe is as it has no impact on the current story. Pick Shinra since it is the safest answer.
4	After meeting Vincent, head over to the now unlocked room. Once Cait Sith parks himself in front of the active terminal, enter the room on your right to trigger a cutscene that transitions to the next boss fight.
5	The cutscene ends with Vincent losing control of Chaos. Defeat the Galian Beast to calm him down. Inflicting enough damage to the Galian Beast will pressure it. ┗ Recommended Party for Galian Beast ▶︎ How to Beat Galian Beast
6	Beating the Galian Beast will unlock the elevator that allows you to return to Shinra Manor. Use it to return to the ground floor of the manor.
7	Outside the manor, another cutscene will trigger. Once it ends, rest at the bench and resupply at the vending machines to prepare for the final boss fight. When ready, leave the manor grounds.
8	The last fight will be a 1-on-1 duel between Roche and Cloud. Roche will no longer have a Fire weakness in this fight. Deal damage to him after he uses a special attack in order to pressure him. ▶︎ How to Beat Roche
9	Beating Roche unlocks the Nibel region for exploration once again. Return to the Nibel Airstrip to link up with Cid. He'll take you back to Gold Saucer aboard the Tiny Bronco, ending Chapter 11.

Chapter 11 Boss Strategy Guide

How to Beat Diabolic Variant

Diabolic Variant
Location	Chapter Unlocked
Nibelheim Reactor	The Long Shadow of Shinra
Weaknesses	Lesser Resistances
Ice	None
Greater Resistances	Immunities
None
Absorbed Elements	When Triggered
None	None
Pressure Conditions
Destroying the tentacles on its right arm will pressure it. It will summon a clone once it has taken enough damage.

Found inside the Nibelheim Reactor

You will fight the Diabolic Variant inside the Nibelheim Reactor in the Nibel region during Chapter 11.

Fixed Party Setup and Roles

Recommended Party Setup
Cloud	・Punish the boss with strong abilities like Infinity's End and Braver once it's staggered. ・Pull out different combos once the enemy is pressured or staggered.
Yuffie	・Damage the boss from a distance using Ice Ninjutsu ・Use Doppelganger to summon a copy to deal additional damage and heal
Tifa	・Use Unfettered Fury to stagger the boss quickly ・Punish the boss with powerful abilities like Focused Strike once it's staggered.

Diabolic Variant Boss Fight Tips

• Use Ice to Exploit Weakness
• Focus on destroying its right arm to Pressure

How to Beat Diabolic Variant

How to Beat Yin and Yang

Yin and Yang
Location	Chapter Unlocked
Nibel Region	The Long Shadow of Shinra
Weaknesses	Lesser Resistances
Fire
Greater Resistances	Immunities
None
Absorbed Elements	When Triggered
None	None
Pressure Conditions
Becomes pressured when either head is incapacitated, but the remaining head will go berserk.

Found inside the Mako Research Facility

You will fight the Yin and Yang inside the Mako Research Facility in the Nibel region during Chapter 11.

Yin and Yang Boss Fight Tips

• Use Fire to Exploit Weakness
• Equip Varvados to Increase Magic Defense
• Always Summon Moogle to Fight

How to Beat Yin and Yang

How to Beat Forgotten Specimen

Forgotten Specimen
Location	Chapter Unlocked
Mako Research Facility, Shinra Manor	The Long Shadow of Shinra
Weaknesses	Lesser Resistances
None
Greater Resistances	Immunities
None
Absorbed Elements	When Triggered
None
Pressure Conditions
Inflicting enough physical damage will make it resistant to physical attacks, while magic damage will make it resistant to magic attacks. Forcing it to switch resistances multiple times will pressure it. Physical damage will dispel Reflect, while magic damage will dispel Shield.

Found inside the Mako Research Facility

You will fight the Forgotten Specimen inside the Mako Research Facility in the Nibel region during Chapter 11.

Recommended Party Setup

Recommended Party Setup
Barret	【Tank / Physical Damage】 ・Deal strong physical damage with Maximum Fury and Overcharge ・Build stagger with Focused Shot and Bonus Round ・Use healing items when unable to damage the boss ・Use Lifesaver to tank damage Recommended Level: 40
Aerith	【Support / Magic Damage】 ・Main spellcaster and Magic damage dealer ・Focus on healing or buffs when unable to damage boss Recommended Level: 40
Cait Sith	【All Rounder】 ・Can switch between magic and physical attacker ・Summon Moogle to fight and distract the boss Recommended Level: 40

Forgotten Specimen Boss Fight Tips

• Attack with the Opposite of the Boss's Resistance
• Check Immunity Before Attacking in 2nd Phase

How to Beat Forgotten Specimen

How to Beat Galian Beast

Galian Beast
Location	Chapter Unlocked
Nibel Region	The Long Shadow of Shinra
Weaknesses	Lesser Resistances
Fire Deprotect Deshell Debrave Defaith
Greater Resistances	Immunities
Absorbed Elements	When Triggered
None	None
Pressure Conditions
Inflicting enough damage will pressure him. Making him flinch during Inner Turmoil or Chaotic Consumption will make him easier to pressure until he recovers.

Found inside the Mako Research Facility

You will fight the Galian Beast inside the Mako Research Facility in the Nibel region during Chapter 11.

Recommended Party Setup

Recommended Party Setup
Cloud	【Damage Dealer / Punisher】 ・Use Firebolt Blade to deal Fire damage on Galian Beast ・Keep Galian Beast at bay while also dealing damage Recommended Level: 42
Barret	【Tank / Spellcaster】 ・Activate Lifesaver to tank damage ・Can be the spellcaster as he can charge ATB fast ・Use Focused Shot or Maximum Fury once the boss is staggered Recommended Level: 42
Cait Sith	【Support】 ・Summon Moogle to help out in battle ・Use Roll o' the Dice if Moogle is summoned and there is an ATB charge for random effects ・Only switch to him if Barret or Cloud are in trouble Recommended Level: 42

Galian Beast Boss Fight Tips

• Equip Star Pendant to Counter Poison
• Avoid Chaos Glaives When its HP is Below 60%

How to Beat Galian Beast

How to Beat Roche

Roche (Chapter 11)
Location	Chapter Unlocked
Nibelheim	The Long Shadow of Shinra
Weaknesses	Lesser Resistances
None
Greater Resistances	Immunities
None
Absorbed Elements	When Triggered
None	None
Pressure Conditions
Inflicting damage after he performs special attacks will pressure him.

Found Outside Shinra Manor

You will fight Roche outside the Shinra Manor in Nibelheim near the end of Chapter 11.

Roche Boss Fight Tips

• Use Long-Range Attacks and Continuous Dodging
• Hit Roche After He Uses Special Moves to Pressure
• Use Strong Abilities or Limit Break While Staggered

How to Beat Roche

Chapter 11 Map and Obtainable Items

Maps

List of Maps
Nibelheim	Mt. Nibel (Part 1)	Mt. Nibel (Part 3)
Mt. Nibel (Part 4)	Nibelheim Reactor (Part 1)	Nibelheim Reactor (Part 2)
Shinra Manor	-	-

Obtainable Items

Mt. Nibel
Crystal Gloves	HP⬌MP	Igneous Saber
Fortification Materia Earrings	Warding
Mako Research Facility
Golden Megaphone	Revival Earrings	Giga-Potion
Barrier	Dry Ether	ATK⬌MATK
Hades Armlet	-	-

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

Materia List and How to Get All Materia

FF7 Rebirth Related Guides

Story Walkthrough