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.

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Gilgamesh Gardens

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

Gilgamesh Boss Fight Guide

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Shrine of the Hazy Moon Tempering Trial

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

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Shrine of the Moonbow Tempering Trial

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

Phoenix and Kujata Boss Guide

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Shrine of the Full Moon Tempering Trial

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

Alexander and Odin Boss Guide

How to Unlock Meridian Ocean Phenomenon Intel

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

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.

Trophy List and Guide

FF7 Rebirth Related Guides

All Protorelic Locations (Phenomenon Intel)

All Phenomenon Intel Regions

All World Intel Activities

World Intel Guide and Rewards

All Types of World Intel
Towers	Sanctuaries	Fiend Intel
Classified Intel	Lifesprings	Excavation
Moogle Intel	-	-