FF7 Rebirth

How to Lock On to Enemies

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Last updated on: March 22, 2024 12:14 AM

FF7 Rebirth - How to Lock On to Enemies
Target enemies with the lock on feature in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth (FF7 Rebirth). Read more to learn how to lock on to enemies, recommended settings for lock on and how to change lock on settings.

List of Contents

How to Lock On
Best Settings
How to Change Lock On Settings
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How to Lock On to Enemies

Press R3 During Battle to Target Enemies

FF7 Rebirth - Locked On

Pressing the R3 button during battle will cause you to lock on to the enemy near to the current character you're playing as. Once locked on, your attacks will automatically target the targeted enemy.

Tilt the R Stick Left or Right to Switch Enemies

If you are fighting multiple enemies and you want to switch targets, you can tilt the R Stick left or right while you're locked on an enemy to switch to a different enemy target.

List of Controls

Best Lock On Settings

Switch to Menu Controls & Auto Camera in Options

FF7 Rebirth - Lock On Settings

By default, rotating your camera and switching lock on targets are done by tilting the R stick so if you try to move the camera while locked on an enemy, it will switch targets instead which can be an inconvenience.

We recommend switching the settings from Camera Controls to Menu Controls & Auto Camera in the Camera setting of the Options menu.

By choosing this setting, switching targets will be done by the left and right directional button instead and you can freely move the camera as you desire with the R stick. This will also make the camera automatically follow the targeted enemy if the controlled character is not moving.

Switch to Menu Controls if You Don't Prefer the Camera Following the Enemy

You can also pick the Menu Controls option instead of Menu Controls & Auto Camera if you prefer the camera to not follow the targeted enemy automatically when you're not moving.

Best Gameplay Settings

How to Change Lock On Settings

Go to Lock On Controls in the Camera Option

How to Change Lock On Settings
1	Go to the Main Menu by pressing the Start button.
2	Select System
3	Select Options
4	Select Camera
5	Select Lock-On Controls to change to your prefered lock on setting.

You can change the lock on options by going into the Camera settings in the Options menu which can be located when you select System in the Main Menu.

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How to Lock On to Enemies

How to Lock On to Enemies

Press R3 During Battle to Target Enemies

Tilt the R Stick Left or Right to Switch Enemies

Best Lock On Settings

Switch to Menu Controls & Auto Camera in Options

Switch to Menu Controls if You Don't Prefer the Camera Following the Enemy

How to Change Lock On Settings

Go to Lock On Controls in the Camera Option

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