Combat Simulator Guide: How to Unlock and Win All Battles

Chadley's Combat Simulator lets you fight enemies in virtual simulation battles, rewarding you with materia, accessories, and manuscripts in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth (FF7 Rebirth). Learn more about the combat simulator, including a full list of battles, their rewards, and how to unlock brutal and legendary battles.

Combat Simulator Guide

Unlocked During Chapter 2

You will automatically meet Chadley near Bill's Ranch Tower as part of the main quest in Chapter 2. After activating the nearby Remnawave Tower, you will gain access to Chadley's Combat Simulator.

Chapter 2 Walkthrough

Complete Requirements to Unlock More Challenges

You can unlock more Combat Simulator challenges by completing certain requirements like defeating specific enemies, reaching a new region, or having certain Materia in your possession.

Make sure to check out the requirements for battles you want to unlock and explore the world to fulfill the objectives. Keeping pace with the simulator will give you extra rewards and Materia to tackle the main story with.

Brutal and Legendary Battles Unlocked After Beating Gilgamesh

Once you've unlocked and beaten Gilgamesh, two new categories in the Combat Simulator called Brutal and Legendary will be unlocked.

These 15 challenges will automatically be on Hard mode and some of them will have special unlock requirements. These conditions range from finishing the game to defeating classified foes found in each region.

Brutal and Legendary Combat Simulator Guide

All Combat Simulator Battles and Rewards

Summon Entity

Assignment Intel

Regional Data

Biology Data

Brutal Challenges

Legendary Bouts

Combat Training

What is the Combat Simulator?

Optional Battles with Extra Rewards

Combat Simulators are optional VR missions that are given by Chadley around the world. These fights are optional but they reward you with useful items like Accesories, Materias, and Manuscripts that can help you on your future battles.

Do note that some of Materias, Accessories, and the final 16th Manuscripts are exlusive to the Combat Simulator, so make sure that you're completing these alongside the story and side quest missions.

Using Items are Prohibited

Unfortunately, players cannot use any items as these missions challenge players to utilize their Skills and Materia to defeat enemies without being reliant on items. While it may be annoying, it's good training for Hard Mode since items will be automacially disabled.

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FF7 Rebirth Guides
Story Walkthrough	Bosses
Side Quests	Queen's Blood
Minigames	Characters
Romance	World Intel
Materia	Weapons
Armor	Accessories
Limit Breaks	Folio Skill Tree
Chocobos	Maps and Locations
Combat Simulator	Crafting Materials
Enemies	Items
News and Game Info	Demo Walkthrough