Best Weapons For Each Character and Locations

Here's a list of the best weapons for each character in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth (FF7 Rebirth). Read on to learn more about the best weapons for each character, how to obtain them, and their best uses!

Best Weapons For Cloud

Highest Physical Damage: Igneous Saber

Weapon	Level: 7
Igneous Saber	Physical: 158 Magical: 53 ◯-◯ ◯-◯ ◯ ◯ ◯
	Strongest Points
	・ Has lots of materia slots ・ Extremely high Physical Attack stat ・Weapon Skills reward Punisher Mode blocking
Recommended Weapon Skills
Enemy Parts Damage Up	Stalwart Punisher
Altruistic Buff Up	Enhanced Magic Guard
How to Get
・Found in a treasure chest near the peak of Mount Nibel in Chapter 11.

Rewards Blocking with Punisher Mode

The Igneous Saber is extremely good when blocking while in Punisher mode as it increases the counter damage. To make this weapon's blocking ability more potent, it's best to master the proficiency of the Umbral Blade to gain access to Prime Mode, a more powerful variant of Punisher Mode.

Best for Spamming Abilities: Sleek Saber

Weapon	Level: 7
Sleek Saber	Physical: 121 Magical: 89 ◯-◯ ◯-◯ ◯ ◯
	Strongest Points
	・ Average Physical Attack stat ・Weapon Skills focus on ATB gauge fill rate
Recommended Weapon Skills
ATB Charge Rate Up	ATB Charge Rate Up
Weapon Ability ATB Recovery	Attack Power +20
How to Get
・Found in a chest near the Abandoned Dock in the Grasslands in Chapter 2.

Can Be used Until Late Game

The Sleek Saber is a very comfortable weapon to use from Chapter 2 until the end of the game. This is due to the weapon's ability to fill the ATB gauge for Cloud fast, allowing you to spam abilities constantly, which can help with pressuring and staggering enemies.

Highest Magic Damage: Rune Blade

Weapon	Level: 7
Rune Blade	Physical: 73 Magical: 158 ◯-◯ ◯-◯ ◯ ◯
	Strongest Points
	・Specializes in Magic Attacks ・ Greatly benefits magical abilities.
Recommended Weapon Skills
Enemy Parts Damage Up	ATB Charge Rate Up
Full-Power Magic	Magic Attack Power +20
How to Get
・Found inside the Starboard Connecting Passage in Chapter 4.

Has the Highest Magic Damage of All Cloud's Weapons

The Rune Blade is a great weapon against enemies that are weak to magic. Furthermore, the damage of weapon abilities like Firebolt Blade and Infinity's End are greatly increased and are more effective against enemies with the corresponding weaknesses.

Best Weapons for Tifa

Highest Physical Damage: Kaiser Knuckles

Weapon	Level: 7
Kaiser Knuckles	Physical: 158 Magical: 35 ◯-◯ ◯-◯ ◯
	Strongest Points
	・Has overwhelming Physical damage ・Allows Tifa to start with Level 1 Chi ・Has average materia Slots
Recommended Weapon Skills
Martial Arts Mastery	Concentration
Synergy Damage Up	Max HP +200
How to Get
・Obtained in a treasure chest found on the topmost level of the ship in Chapter 5.

Has the Highest Physical Attack Stat

Despite the lack of materia slots for the Kaiser Knuckles, it makes up for its extremely high Physical Attack power. This is extremely useful for Tifa as she can increase her damage further by raising her Chi levels with Unbridled Strength.

Best For General Use: Jarngreiper

Weapon	Level: 7
Jarngreiper	Physical: 86 Magical: 58 ◯-◯ ◯-◯ ◯-◯
	Strongest Points
	・ Great number of materia slots ・ Balanced Physical and Magical stats ・Weapon Skills can increase criticals
Recommended Weapon Skills
Utterly Unbridled Strength	Critical Hit Rate +5%
Critical Hit Damage +10%	Critical Hit Damage +10%
How to Get
・Found in the Corridor of Currents in Chapter 13.

Easy to Use and Has Many materia Slots

Jarngreiper is a versatile and easy-to-use weapon with balanced Physical and Magical attack stats. It also has many materia slots that can further give Tifa more options.

Many of the weapon's skills increase damage and critical, making it an excellent choice for a combined Unfettered Fury, and Unbridled Strength build that can stagger and increase the damage multiplier on enemies.

Best Weapons for Barret

Best for Spamming Abilities: Battle Cry

Weapon	Level: 7
Battle Cry	Physical: 88 Magical: 65 ◯-◯ ◯-◯ ◯ ◯ ◯
	Strongest Points
	・Great Weapon Skills ・Has many materia slots ・Average attack power
Recommended Weapon Skills
Overload Overcharge	Massive Recharge
Weapon Ability ATB Recovery	ATB Charge Rate Up
How to Get
・Found in the Corridor of Catastrophe in Chapter 13.

Easy to Use and Fill ATB Gauge

The weapon skills for this weapon, combined with Barret's speed to fill his ATB gauge create a perfect support weapon for Barret, allowing him to cast multiple abilities that will support his party. This includes spellcasting and abilities that specialize in staggering enemies.

Best for Tank Builds: Barrage Blaster

Weapon	Level: 7
Barrage Blaster	Physical: 88 Magical: 65 ◯-◯ ◯-◯ ◯
	Strongest Points
	・ Has the Weapon Ability Lifesaver ・ Further increases Barret's tank capabilities ・
Recommended Weapon Skills
Overcharge Protection	Enhanced Physical Guard
Limit Gauge Guard	Selfish Recovery +25%
How to Get
・Found in a chest while climbing Mount Corell in Chapter 7.

Synergizes with Barret's Tank Capabilities

The weapon skills on the Barrage Blaster bring out Barret's tank capabilities for the party, allowing him to remain unflinching while casting abilities and making his block more reliable.

Best Weapons for Aerith

Strongest Magic Damage: Plumose Rod

Weapon	Level: 7
Plumose Rod	Physical: 49 Magical: 143 ◯-◯ ◯ ◯ ◯ ◯
	Strongest Points
	・Has the highest Magic damage output ・Provides Utility for Wards ・Has a lot of materia Slots
Recommended Weapon Skills
Enhanced Tempest	Ward Shift Mastery
Enduring Ward	Max HP +200
How to Get
・Complete all of Hojo's Exams in Shinra Manor once you've completed Chapter 11.

Best Weapon for Aerith as All Her Attacks Count as Magic

This is the undisputed best weapon for Aerith, as not only does it have the highest Magic damage from all her weapons, but its weapon skills allow it to prolong the duration of Aerith's Wards, ultimately allowing you to save ATB. Furthermore, the HP increase decreased cooldown on Ward Shift grants more survivability for tougher fights.

Best Weapon for Healing and Debuffing: Timeless Rod

Weapon	Level: 7
Timeless Rod	Physical: 63 Magical: 116 ◯-◯ ◯-◯ ◯
	Strongest Points
	・Has the option to increase the amount of HP recovered ・Weapon Skills buff Wards ・Allows Faster Ward Shift
Recommended Weapon Skills
Enduring Ward	Ward Shift Mastery
Altruistic Recovery +10%	Max HP +200
How to Get
・Found inside Bill's Ranch in the Grasslands, Chapter 2.

Helps with Ward Durations and Dodging

This is a great weapon for Aerith's utility, as it shortens the cooldown time of Ward Shift, and prolongs the duration of her Wards, allowing you to save your ATB for spells.

Best Weapons for Red XIII

Best for Tanking and Vengeance Mode: Renegade's Collar

Weapon	Level: 7
Renegade's Collar	Physical: 116 Magical: 63 ◯-◯ ◯-◯ ◯
	Strongest Points
	・ Can tank damage while recovering health with Vengeance Mode ・High Physical attack stat ・Can synergize with defensive materia and Accessories
Recommended Weapon Skills
Enduring Vengeance	Siphon Fang HP Up
Enhanced Physical Guard	Selfish Recovery +25%
How to Get
・Found in a chest in the Mithril Mine in Chapter 3.

Tank For the Party with Vengeance Mode

Given the weapon's skills, this allows Red XIII to tank damage while recovering it when in Vengeance Mode as it allows him to block without taking much damage, and the health regained for Siphoned Fang is increased.

Best Weapons for Yuffie

Best for ATB Gauge Fill: Fuma Shuriken

Weapon	Level: 7
Fuma Shuriken	Physical: 77 Magical: 97 ◯-◯ ◯-◯ ◯-◯
	Strongest Points
	・Strong Magic attack that can be further boosted in the weapon skills ・Fast ATB gauge fill, allowing for constant ability use ・Decent physical attack stat, making the weapon versatile
Recommended Weapon Skills
Fire / Ice Damage Up	Shuriken Mastery
Magic Attack Power +20	ATB Charge Rate Up
How to Get
・Found in the Shrine of Ambition in Chapter 13.

Fast ATB Charges Benefit Yuffie's Playstyle

The weapon helps with Yuffie's ATB gauge fill rate, which benefits her playstyle as this allows her to use her abilities for any given situation. Art of War for damaging enemies, Brumal Form for evading attacks, and Elemental Ninjustsu for exploiting enemy weaknesses; with this weapon, Yuffie can use any ability at any time.

Best for Physical Damage: Crystalline Cross

Weapon	Level: 7
Crystalline Cross	Physical: 119 Magical: 40 ◯-◯ ◯-◯ ◯ ◯ ◯
	Strongest Points
	・High Physical attack that synergizes with Yuffie's basic attacks ・ Has a weapon skill that activates Brave when using Steal ・Has many materia slots
Recommended Weapon Skills
Brave Thief	Synergy Damage Up
Altruistic Recovery +10%	Max HP +200
How to Get
・Found in a chest during the chase for Cait Sith in Chapter 12.

Physical Attack Stat Synergizes with Banishment

Banishment allows ATB charges used on other abilities to deal increased damage, synergizing with the high Physical attack stat of the weapon.

Best Weapons for Cait Sith

Best for Spamming Abilities: Golden Megaphone

Weapon	Level: 6
Golden Megaphone	Physical: 80 Magical: 86 ◯-◯ ◯ ◯ ◯ ◯
	Strongest Points
	・Balanced Stat for Physical and Magic damage ・Easy to cast abilities due to ATB charge rate ・Has many materia slots
Recommended Weapon Skills
Moogle Vanguard	Weapon Ability Damage +5%
Attack Power +20	ATB Charge Rate Up
How to Get
・Located in the Specimen Testing Room of Shinra Manor in Chapter 11.

Best for Spamming Roll o' the Dice or Fortune Teller

Since the weapon allows Cait Sith to fill his ATB gauge faster, you can spam Roll o' the Dice when supporting your party, or Fortune Teller when you're dealing damage.

Strongest Physical Damage: Gjallarhorn

Weapon	Level: 6
Gjallarhorn	Physical: 136 Magical: 34 ◯-◯ ◯-◯ ◯-◯
	Strongest Points
	・Highest Physical Damage stat for Cait Sith ・Can increase Luck stat and Critical ・Great number of materia slots
Recommended Weapon Skills
Lucky Jockey	Synergy Damage Up
ATB Limit	Opening ATB Bonus
How to Get
・Give 45 Chocobo Grass to the Chocobotique in Nibelheim (Chapter 11)

Highest Physical Damage and Can Help with Critical Damage

The Gjallarhorn has the highest physical attack damage for Cait Sith. Its Lady Luck ability temporarily increases the critical rate of your party, partner it with Lucky Jockey and you may or may not see high damage numbers from your abilities or limit break.

Criteria for Best Weapons

Weapon Stats, Skills, and materia Slots

The criteria for the best weapon are based on weapon Stats, Skills, and materia Slots. Weapon Abilities are not included in the criteria since all abilities can be used in any weapon.

Weapons with Few materia Slots are Ranked Low

Weapons with few materia that can be equipped are rated low since materia is extremely helpful in tougher fights. With materia slots, you’ll have more options in a battle that can synergize from any of your abilities.

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