This is a guide on how to beat Biological Intel: Know Thine Enemy in the Combat Simulator of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth (FF7 Rebirth). Check out the unlock requirements and rewards, a list of enemies and bosses in each round, and the best party, equipment, and Materia to beat this challenge.

Best Party and Builds

Best Party for Biological Intel: Know Thine Enemy
Cloud	Aerith	Barret

Cloud Equipment and Materia

Cloud Main DPS
		Weapon		Armor
		Sleek Saber		Hunter's Bangle
		Accessory		Summon Materia
		Hi-Power Wristguards		Chocobo and Moogle
Weapon Materia			Armor Materia
Wind HP Up MP Up			Precision Defense Focus Steadfast Block
Weapon Skills
ATB Charge Rate Up			-
-			-

Cloud will be the Main DPS during the battle since he can quickly gain ATB charges to consistently use Wind spells or his abilities.

Aerith Equipment and Materia

Aerith Support
		Weapon		Armor
		Timeless Rod		Copper Bracer
		Accessory		Summon Materia
		Magical Earrings		Shiva
Weapon Materia			Armor Materia
Healing + Auto-Cast Wind			MP Up HP Up
Weapon Skills
Enduring Ward			-
-			-

Aerith will act as a support during the battle to heal your party, while also being capable of using Wind spells.

Barret Equipment and Materia

Barret Sub DPS
		Weapon		Armor
		Hi-Caliber Rifle		Hunter's Bangle
		Accessory		Summon Materia
		Bulletproof Vest Mk. II		Ifrit
Weapon Materia			Armor Materia
Prayer Auto-Unique Ability First Strike			HP Up MP Up
Weapon Skills
Magic Attack Power +20			-
-			-

Barret will be the Sub DPS since his attacks are ranged. Having Auto-Unique Ability lets him use Overcharge consistently as well to stagger enemies.

How to Beat All Rounds

Round 1

Use Aerial or Ranged Attacks

The three Velociwings will be flying during this battle, so you can quickly defeat them by using Barret or Aerith for ranged attacks, and Cloud for aerial attacks. Although, note that Cloud has a limited number of abilities that can be used in the air.

Make sure to also exploit the Velociwing's weakness to Wind to pressure and easily stagger them. Have all your party members equip Wind materia to spam the spell on them.

How to do Aerial Attacks

Character	How to Aerial Attack
Cloud	・ Press then Hold after to launch into the air. ・ Use the Triple Slash or Firebolt Blade abilities to launch into the air.

How to Attack Flying Enemies

Biological Intel: Know Thine Enemy Unlock and Rewards

The Biological Intel: Know Thine Enemy in the Combat Simulator is automatically available once you have unlocked the Combat Simulator from Chadley during Chapter 2.

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