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FF7 Rebirth
All Meridian Ocean Phenomenon Intel (Gilgamesh Island Summon Fights)
Meridian Ocean Phenomenon Intel is a series of side quests that involves defeating summon bosses to get the Genji equipment in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth (FF7 Rebirth). Read on to learn more about the Phenomenon Intel in Meridian Ocean including their locations, rewards, and how to complete them.
List of Contents
Meridian Ocean Phenomenon Intel 1
Gilgamesh Gardens
| Steps to Complete Intel | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Complete all previous Phenomenon Intel and Divine Intel, and obtain all Summon Entities in the Combat Simulator. |
| 2 | Hop aboard the Tiny Bronco and head towards Gilgamesh Island where Gilgamesh awaits. |
| 3 | To fight Gilgamesh, complete Phenomenon Intel 2, 3, and 4 first. You will need to finish Phenomenon Intel 1 last. |
| 4 | Defeat Gilgamesh and obtain the following rewards: ・ Summon Materia: Gilgamesh ★ ・ Genji Ring Transmuter Chip ・ Genji Earrings Transmuter Chip ・ Genji Gloves Transmuter Chip |
Tips for Gilgamesh
| Tips on How to Defeat Gilgamesh |
|---|
 Level up your party before engaging Gilgamesh Use Counterstance to Perfect Guard his attacks Destroy Gilgamesh's shield to pressure him Perform your strongest attacks while he is preparing his Ultimate Move |
Meridian Ocean Phenomenon Intel 2
Shrine of the Hazy Moon Tempering Trial
| Steps to Complete Intel | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Make sure to complete Titan's Divine Intel and Bahamut Arisen's Divine Intel. |
| 2 | Challenge the Tempering Trial and defeat both Titan and Bahamut Arisen simultaneously. |
Tips for Titan and Bahamut Arisen
| Tips on How to Defeat Titan and Bahamut Arisen |
|---|
| Focus on destroying one of the Pulses surrounding the bosses Prevent Bahamut from using Gigaflare Endure Gigaflare with Revival Earrings Prioritize Titan if you can defeat him quickly |
Titan and Bahamut Arisen Boss Guide
Meridian Ocean Phenomenon Intel 3
Shrine of the Moonbow Tempering Trial
| Steps to Complete Intel | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Make sure to complete Phoenix's Divine Intel and Kujata's Divine Intel. |
| 2 | Challenge the Tempering Trial and defeat both Phoenix and Kujata simultaneously. |
Tips for Phoenix and Kujata
| Tips on How to Defeat Phoenix and Kujata |
|---|
| Equip Fire, Ice, and Wind materia to exploit Kujata's weaknesses Focus on defeating Kujata first Defeat Kujata again after it is revived by Phoenix |
Meridian Ocean Phenomenon Intel 4
Shrine of the Full Moon Tempering Trial
| Steps to Complete Intel | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Make sure to complete Alexander's Divine Intel and Odin's Divine Intel. |
| 2 | Challenge the Tempering Trial and defeat both Alexander and Odin simultaneously. |
Tips for Alexander and Odin
| Tips on How to Defeat Alexander and Odin |
|---|
| Lure Odin away from Alexander When Odin disappears, destroy Alexander's arms Prioritize defeating Alexander first |
How to Unlock Meridian Ocean Phenomenon Intel
| Meridian Ocean Unlock Requirements |
|---|
|
1. Collect All Protorelics from the Six Different Regions 2. Get All Summon Materias from the Combat Simulator 3. Use the Tiny Bronco to Head to Gilgamesh Island
|
Unlocked After Collecting All Protorelics
To unlock the Meridian Ocean Phenomenon Intel, you'll need to collect all of the Protorelics scattered across the six different regions. Once you've collected them, a new Phenomenon Intel will appear leading you straight to Gilgamesh Island.
You can easily track which Protorelics you're missing by checking your Intel progress on the World Map.
All Protorelic Locations (Phenomenon Intel)
Obtain All Summon Materia from the Combat Simulator
| Summon Boss Fight Guides | ||
|---|---|---|
| Titan | Phoenix | Alexander |
| Kujata | Bahamut Arisen | Odin |
Before going to Gilgamesh Island, you'll also need to collect all of the Summon Materia from the Combat Simulator. These are required to unlock three extra fights that you'll need to beat before being able to challenge Gilgamesh.
Combat Simulator Guide: How to Unlock and Win All Battles
Head to Gilgamesh Island
Once the island's been unlocked and you've obtained all Summon Materias, board the Tiny Bronco and sail to Gilgamesh Island to the north of Midgar. Once there, you will be instructed to defeat the duo summon bosses.
To unlock the ability to traverse the seas, you will need to progress to Chapter 12 where the Tiny Bronco will lose its wings and become a sea-faring vessel.
Chapter 12: A Golden Key Walkthrough
Meridian Ocean Phenomenon Intel Rewards
Obtain Transmuter Chips for Genji Equipment
| Accessory | Effect |
|---|---|
 Genji Gloves
|
Breaks the 9,999 damage limit. |
 Genji Earrings
|
Increases damage dealt by 15% but also increases damage taken by 15%. |
 Genji Ring
|
Reduces damage taken by 15%, but also reduces damage dealt by 15% |
You can obtain the transmuter chips for the Genji Earrings, Genji Ring, and Genji Gloves which allows you to craft them once you reach Craftsmanship Level 16.
Crafting Recipes and How to Increase Crafting Level
Unlock Brutal and Legendary Combat Simulator Fights
Additionally, you will unlock the Brutal and Legendary Combat Simulator fights after completing the the Phenomenon Intel in Meridian Ocean. Completing these combat simulators can reward you with various equipment and manuscripts for your party members.
Brutal and Legendary Combat Simulator Guide
Get the Bladesmand of Legend Trophy
 Silver
|
Bladesman of Legend |
|---|---|
| Defeat Gilgamesh. |
You will also gain the Bladesman of Legend trophy automatically after defeating Gilgamesh.
FF7 Rebirth Related Guides
All Protorelic Locations (Phenomenon Intel)
All Phenomenon Intel Regions
| List of All Phenomenon Intel by Region | |
|---|---|
| Grasslands | Junon |
| Corel | Gongaga |
| Cosmo Canyon | Nibel |
| Meridian Ocean | |
All World Intel Activities
| All Types of World Intel | ||
|---|---|---|
 Towers |
 Sanctuaries |
 Fiend Intel |
 Classified Intel |
 Lifesprings |
 Excavation |
 Moogle Intel |
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