FF7 Rebirth

The Pursuit of Perfection Walkthrough and Rewards

FF7 Rebirth - The Pursuit of Perfection Side Quest Guide

The Pursuit of Perfection is a Side Quest that can be unlocked during Chapter 9 of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth (FF7 Rebirth). Read on to learn more about how to unlock The Pursuit of Perfection, where to find draconite deposits, as well as the available rewards.

How to Unlock The Pursuit of Perfection

Available as Soon as You Reach the Gongaga Region

FF7 Rebirth - Reach Gongaga Region
You can unlock The Pursuit of Perfection side quest as soon as you arrive in Gongaga. It will be posted on the village's noticeboard.

How to Complete The Pursuit of Perfection

  1. Go to Izo's Smithery.
  2. Go to Izo's shed and take his map.
  3. Find the Draconite deposits.
  4. Engage and defeat the Daggerwings.
  5. Collect 8 Draconites.
  6. Return to Izo.

Go to Izo's Smithery

Izo's Smithery will be located northeast of Gongaga Village.

If you plan on completing this side quest right away to get a new weapon for Barret, you can walk towards the location. However, if you want to fast travel to nearby points, you need to have wrangled a Chocobo for the Gongaga Region first.

How to Get the Gongaga Chocobo

Go to Izo’s Shed and Take His Map

After talking to Izo, he will ask you to go to his storage shed and take a map that will lead to the materials he needs to craft the perfect weapon. After exiting Izo's Smithery, turn left and head straight on to find the shed.

Find the Draconite Deposits

Follow the indicated path above, heading westward to arrive at the Draconite Deposit location.

Engage and Defeat the Daggerwings

FF7 Rebirth - Engage and Defeat the Daggerwings

Before you start collecting draconite ore, go to the center of the clearing and engage the Daggerwings guarding the deposits. They will be easy to take out as long as Barret is on your team. Once you clear out the fiends, you'll be able to start collecting draconite ore.

Daggerwing Location and Weaknesses

Collect 8 Draconite Ores from Draconite Deposits

Izo needs 8 draconite ores for his weapon. The first two draconite deposits will be found nearby (where you fought the Daggerwings). Then, climb up the rope to find and collect the rest of the draconite. It shouldn't be hard to find; there's plenty once you climb the rope!

Return to Izo

FF7 Rebirth - Return to Izo
After collecting all 8 draconites, return to Izo to complete the quest. You will receive the Fafnir Rifle exclusively for Barret.

The Pursuit of Perfection Rewards

Fafnir Rifle for Barret

FF7 Rebirth - The Fafnir Rifle Reward

Completing The Pursuit of Perfection rewards you the Fafnir Rifle for Barret. It's a great weapon that increases Barret's Magic Attack. It's weapon ability, Point Blank, can send enemies flying!

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List of Rewards

Rewards for Completing The Pursuit of Perfection
▸ Fafnir Rifle
▸ 10 Party EXP
▸ Player EXP (based on current level)

Increase Favorability With Barret

FF7 Rebirth - Increase Relationship with Characters

Completing The Pursuit of Perfection will also increase your friendship with Barret. This will affect the events that will occur when you visit the Gold Saucer later in the game.

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Sharpshooter's Companion Vol. XII Dropped by Daggerwings in Hard Mode

While playing in Hard Mode, defeating the Daggerwings will reward you the Sharpshooter's Companion Vol. XII for Barret. You can access Hard Mode after completing your first playthrough of the game in any difficulty.

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The Pursuit of Perfection Information

Information and Overview

Basic Information

Recommended Level: 31
Availability Region Side Quest Giver
Chapter 9 Gongaga Independent Weaponsmith
Unlock Requirement Reach the Gongaga Region

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