All Protorelic Locations (Phenomenon Intel)

Protorelics or Phenomenon Intel are a series of short quests tied to the secret Gilgamesh boss in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth (FF7 Rebirth). Learn the locations of all Protorelics, their rewards and their related quests for each region.

All Protorelic Locations (Phenomenon Intel)

All Protorelics Per Region
Grasslands		Junon		Corel
Gongaga		Cosmo Canyon		Nibel
Meridian Ocean

All Grasslands Protorelics

Phenomenon Intel	Recommended Level
Phenomenon Intel 1	Level 17
Phenomenon Intel 2	Level 18
Phenomenon Intel 3	Level 18
Phenomenon Intel 4	Level 19

Grasslands Region

Grasslands Phenomenon Intel 1

Steps to Complete Intel
1	Head to the location on the map.
2	Enter the tower from a hole east of the fence.
3	Defeat the bandits.

Grasslands Phenomenon Intel 2

Steps to Complete Intel
1	Head to the location on the map.
2	Use stealth to get around the enemies. Wait until no one is looking and move or dodge roll to the next obstruction.
3	After infiltrating the area, the bandits will enter the building. The door will be locked, so climb up the handrails outside and head for the roof to fight and defeat the bandits.

Grasslands Phenomenon Intel 3

Steps to Complete Intel
1	Head to the location on the map.
2	Guess which bandit is holding the Protorelic. The correct answer is Burke on the left as indicated by a shining light. However, whether right or wrong won't matter and a fight will trigger after.
3	Ride a Chocobo and use them to find the key.

Grasslands Phenomenon Intel 4

Steps to Complete Intel
1	There will be a new World Intel on the map called The Businessmen's Hideout. Go north from the Kalm - Air-Raid Shelter fast travel point, and through the door.
2	Continue north to the location on the map.
3	After entering the hideout, activate the lever on the right to drop the wooden box.
4	Choose whether you would like to negotiate with the bandits or not. However, the choice doesn't matter and a fight will ensue regardless.
5	After the battle, purchase the Protorelic for 2,000 Gil from the bandits.

Should You Pay 2,000 Gil to the Bandits?

All Junon Protorelics

Phenomenon Intel	Recommended Level
Phenomenon Intel 1	Level 0 (No Battle)
Phenomenon Intel 2	Level 0 (No Battle)
Phenomenon Intel 3	Level 0 (No Battle)
Phenomenon Intel 4	Level 0 (No Battle)

Junon Region

Junon Phenomenon Intel 1

Steps to Complete Intel
1	Head to the location on the map.
2	Find and activate the board game in the area.
3	Play and win the Fort Condor Minigame. In the mini-game, units are deployed automatically, moving to attack the enemy's base. The goal is to defeat the enemy boss unit within a time limit.

Fort Condor Minigame Guide

Junon Phenomenon Intel 2

Steps to Complete Intel
1	Head to the location on the map and initiate the Fort Condor Minigame.
2	In the second Fort Condor, your opponent will have a new wolf-type unit, Archfiend. This unit rushes to the your base, so make sure to prioritize in defeating them when they are present.

Junon Phenomenon Intel 3

Steps to Complete Intel
1	If you have not done so, complete the When Words Won't Do Side Quest to unlock the Crow's Nest. You will need to go through here to reach Junon Phenomenon Intel 3.
2	Leave the Crow's Nest from its south exit. Continue south to the location on the map and initiate the Fort Condor Minigame.
3	The third Fort Condor is difficult, so use the Assault: Offense Focused units. You can change units using the L2/R2 buttons.
4	Place a Trebuchet when the battle begins to counteract the slow-moving, high-HP Warlord that will spawn on the right side.
5	Deploy Cloud when two units spawn at 1:33 to instantly defeat them.
6	Once you are able to push the line, place a tower in front of the boss.
7	The boss unit Gilgacannon Tower will cause great damage to the surrounding area when its HP lowers to a specific point. Wait until this triggers before deploying a lot of units.
8	How to win third Fort Candor Minigame Video

Junon Phenomenon Intel 4

Steps to Complete Intel
1	Head to the location on the map and initiate the Fort Condor Minigame.
2	In the fourth Fort Condor, we recommend using Barret and Tifa as your heroes and the Assault: Offense Focused ally units.
3	How to win fourth Fort Candor Minigame Video

All Corel Protorelics

Phenomenon Intel	Recommended Level
Phenomenon Intel 1	Level 30
Phenomenon Intel 2	Level 31
Phenomenon Intel 3	Level 45
Phenomenon Intel 4	Level 46

Corel Region

Corel Phenomenon Intel 1

Steps to Complete Intel
1	Head to the location on the map.
2	Use the Cactuar Statue by holding it up to locate the Cactuar Rock.
3	When you find the Cactuar Rock, hold up the Cactuar Statue in front of it to initiate a battle.
4	After the battle, examine the Cactuar Rock, then return to starting point and go through the door.
5	Clear the Cactuar Crush Minigame by reaching at least 1,000 points.
6	Video of how to clear the first Cactuar Crush Minigame

Cactuar Crush Minigame Guide

Corel Phenomenon Intel 2

Steps to Complete Intel
1	Head to the location on the map.
2	Use the Cactuar Statue by holding it up to locate the Cactuar Rock.
3	Climb the nearby wall to reach the Cactuar Rock. Hold up the Cactuar Statue in front of it to initate a battle.
4	After the battle, examine the Cactuar Rock, then return to starting point and go through the door.
5	Clear the Cactuar Crush Minigame by reaching at least 1,000 points.
6	Video of how to clear the second Cactuar Crush Minigame

Cactuar Crush Minigame Guide

Corel Phenomenon Intel 3

Steps to Complete Intel
1	To unlock this Phenomenon Intel, you must first complete Chapter 12 and the previous two Phenomenon Intels. Afterwards, go to the location marked on the map to get to the Cactuar Statue.
2	Fast travel to the Scrapyard Prison Cell and go east from there to get to a huge cave where the Cactuar Rock is.
3	Go inside the cave and go down the yellow ledges. From there, you will see another set of ledges that you must climb in order to get to where the Cactuar Rock is.
4	Go down from the top and raise the cactuar statue before the Cactuar Rock III. A battle with Gigantuar will ensue. After the battle interact again with the Cactuar Rock to unlock the door of the statue in the location of the Phenomenon Intel.
5	Go back to the Phenomenon Intel and clear the Cactuar Crush Minigame with Yuffie by reaching at least 4000 points.

Cactuar Crush Minigame Guide and Rewards

Corel Phenomenon Intel 4

Steps to Complete Intel
1	To unlock this Phenomenon Intel, you must first complete Chapter 12 and the previous three Phenomenon Intels. Afterwards, go to the location marked on the map to get to the Cactuar Satue. This is to the northeast of Ravine Tower. All Tower Locations (Activation Intel)
2	Go towards the east of the Phenomenon Intel, at the edge of the map.
3	After arriving, climb the yellow-painted ledges to go to the top.
4	Once you reach the top, continue further and then use the Grappling Hook with the L2 button to get to the other side where the Cactuar Statue is.
5	Raise the cactuar statue before Cactuar Rock IV. A battle with Gargantuar will ensue. After the battle interact again with the Cactuar Rock to unlock the door of the statue in the location of the Phenomenon Intel.
6	Go back to the Phenomenon Intel and clear the Cactuar Crush Minigame with Aerith by reaching at least 2000 points.
7	After completing Cactuar Rush, you will have to fight Kid G. After completing this battle, you will unlock Cactuar Crush's Hard Mode and get the Kid G's Protorelic.

Cactuar Crush Minigame Guide and Rewards

All Gongaga Protorelics

Phenomenon Intel	Recommended Level
Phenomenon Intel 1	Level 33
Phenomenon Intel 2	Level 34
Phenomenon Intel 3	Level 35
Phenomenon Intel 4	Level 42

Gongaga Region

Gongaga Phenomenon Intel 1

Steps to Complete Intel
1	First, you'll need to get to the Cliffside Storehouse cache location. Find this road and follow it south until you get there.
2	From the entrance, turn right until you see a fenced area. Enter this room and take the stairs down to reach the facility.
3	Approach the button and begin the training exercise. This will initiate a battle that comes in 3 waves.
4	After winning the battle, open the chest in the back of the room which will contain 3 Mist Mega Potions.

Gongaga Phenomenon Intel 2

Steps to Complete Intel
1	Start from Activation Intel 2 and head directly north. Climb up a slope to your right to find the hole with a rope leading down. Head down and enter the cave below to reach the facility.
2	Approach the button and begin the training exercise. This will initiate a battle that comes in 3 waves.
3	After winning the battle, open the chest in the back of the room which will contain 2 Hi-Ethers.

Gongaga Phenomenon Intel 3

Steps to Complete Intel
1	If you already have the Gongaga Port fast travel point unlocked, start from there and head south. Otherwise, follow the sandy path towards Gongaga Port and turn south after reaching the port. Bounce on the mushroom to reach the facility.
2	Approach the button and begin the training exercise. This will initiate a battle that comes in 3 waves.
3	After winning the battle, open the chest in the back of the room which will contain 1 Eilxir.

Gongaga Phenomenon Intel 4

Steps to Complete Intel
1	First, you'll need to reach Activation Intel 4 if you haven't yet, which can be difficult to find in itself. Follow the steps shown in the map guide above to find the tower.
2	From Activation Intel 4, go north into a temple and turn left. Look right to find a door with a Chocobo Chick; follow it into a cavern and it will lead you to a Chocobo Stop. Go north from the Chocobo Stop to find Phenomenon Intel 4.
3	Approach the button and begin the training exercise. This will initiate a battle that comes in 3 waves.
4	After winning the battle, open the chest in the back of the room which will contain 1 Prayer ★★★ Materia.

All Cosmo Canyon Protorelics

Phenomenon Intel	Recommended Level
Phenomenon Intel 1	0 (No battle)
Phenomenon Intel 2	0 (No battle)
Phenomenon Intel 3	0 (No battle)
Phenomenon Intel 4	0 (No battle)

Cosmo Canyon Region

Cosmo Canyon Phenomenon Intel 1

Steps to Complete Intel
1	Head to the Gliding Range No.04 and glide left until you land on the lowest ground. Climb the slope on the left and turn right to reach the ruins.
2	Play Gears and Gambits and defeat King Flan to proceed.

Cosmo Canyon Phenomenon Intel 2

Steps to Complete Intel
1	Head to the Gliding Range No. 29 and glide towards the turbine on the right to propel higher. Continue moving right to access the ruins.
2	Play Gears and Gambits again and defeat the second King Flan to proceed.

Cosmo Canyon Phenomenon Intel 3

Steps to Complete Intel
1	Fast travel to the Ancient Capitals Tower and walk towards the ruins. Find the sandy path to your right and climb up to see the Chocobos. Climb the wall from here to start the intel.
2	Play another set of Gears and Gambits and defeat the King Flan to proceed.

Cosmo Canyon Phenomenon Intel 4

Steps to Complete Intel
1	Head to the Gliding Range No. 21 and glide across the canyon.Upon landing, continue moving forward to reach the Ruins Elevator. On the next floor, climb up the stairs to reach the ruins.
2	Play another set of Gears and Gambits and defeat the King Flan to proceed.

Gears and Gambits

All Nibel Protorelics

Phenomenon Intel	Recommended Level
Phenomenon Intel 1	Level 41
Phenomenon Intel 2	Level 41
Phenomenon Intel 3	Level 42
Phenomenon Intel 4	Level 45

Nibel Region

Nibel Phenomenon Intel 1

Steps to Complete Intel
1	This Phenomenon Intel will start off directly west of Activation Intel 2: Gull Bridge Tower. You will see a bunch of Robed Travelers that you will need to follow. All Tower Locations (Activation Intel)
2	Follow them until you encounter monsters that will hinder the Robed Traveler's progress. Defeat the monsters so that the robed men can continue walking.
3	Keep following the Robed Travelers. Push them on the right direction if they keep straying from their path. They will eventually stop at the front of a Shinra facility. Open the door for them so they can continue.
4	You will need to fight Cavestalkers. Defeat them to complete the Phenomenon Intel.

Nibel Phenomenon Intel 2

Steps to Complete Intel
1	Go to the south of Activation Intel 1: Airstrip Tower to do Phenomenon Intel 2: Airstrip Amblers. You will see a group of Robed Travelers walking. Note that you must have completed the Phenomenon Intel 1 to do intel.
2	Follow the Robed Travelers until they stop at the front of a brown door. Interact with the door and then the party will decide to investigate the Submarine Dock.
3	Call your Ocean Chocobo and ride it. Go to the left narrow path beside the building and use your Chocobo's Chocojet to travel across the ocean.
4	Glide and go to the right until you see a broken gate on the water. Enter the hole of the gate.
5	Upon entering, fight the enemies and then proceed to the left door.
6	Once inside the door, go to the left and then go down. There is an enemy at the end of the room which you may or may not fight.
7	Look to the right of the room and you will see a massive hole. Use your Chocobo's Chocojet to go to where the hole is located. Enter the hole to proceed.
8	After entering the hole, use Chocojet to proceed to the right and then you will encounter the Robed Travelers again.
9	A cutscene will play and Cavestalkers will appear. Defeat them and the Phenomenon Intel will be completed.

Nibel Phenomenon Intel 3

Steps to Complete Intel
1	This Phenomenon Intel starts at the shore west of Activation Intel 3: Beacon Hill Tower. Note that you must complete the previous Nibel Phenomenon Intel first before unlocking this one.
2	Approach the Robed Travelers and a fight with monsters will ensue. Afterwards, follow the Robed Travelers up the slope or you can also just skip them and advance to the top then open your map to see the next objective marker. Follow where the objective marker is.
3	You will need to follow the Robed Travelers again until they stop at the front of a huge gate. Push one of the travelers near the valve and then open the gate by using the valve three times.
4	Go up the ramp then go down to fight an enemy. You will encounter another big gate with three valves this time. Your goal is to align the red part of the valve with the arrows.
5	Interact with the left valve first.
6	Interact with the right valve after.
7	Interact with the middle valve.
8	Interact with the left valve again.
9	Finally, interact with the third valve until the red part of the valve aligns with the arrow. The gate will open afterwards where a battle will ensue.
10	Defeat Sanguine Scourge and then the Phenomenon Intel will be completed.

Nibel Phenomenon Intel 4

Steps to Complete Intel
1	This Phenomenon Intel is located one shore away from Phenomenon Intel 3. Once you approach the intel, you will see the Robed Travelers going to the water and a cutscene will play after. Note that you need to complete all Nibel Phenomenon Intel prior to this in order to unlock this Intel.
2	Head towards the island on the west where the next objective is. Ride the Ocean Chocobo and use Chocojet to get to the island quickly.
3	Once you arrive, there will be more Robed Travelers. Use the Ocean Chocobo's Chocojet again to go to the top.
4	Use the Ocean Chocobo's Chocojet again to propel yourself to the top of the island.
5	Once on the top, proceed forward until you see a bunch of Robed Travelers checking on a monster. A cutscene will play out and then you will have to defeat the Eccentric Swordsman. Once defeated, you will finally complete the final Phenomenon Intel in Nibel Region.

All Meridian Ocean Protorelics

Phenomenon Intel	Recommended Level
Gilgamesh Gardens	Level 70
The Bladesman of Legend	Level 65
The Genji Armaments	Level 65
Shrine of the Full Moon	Level 65

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 ・ Genji Earrings ・ Genji Gloves

Some tips to help you against Gilgamesh is to make sure you have leveled up your characters to the recommended level. You can also utilize Perfect Blocks easier when Cloud is in his Punisher Mode. Make sure to also destroy Genji Shield to pressure him and deal strong damage when he is performing his ultimate move to interrupt it.

Gilgamesh Boss Fight Guide

Phenomenon Intel 2: Shrine of the Hazy Moon

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.

During the fight, prioritize removing one of the Pulse shields surrounding the bosses to pressure them. Also, prevent Bahamut's Gigaflare by killing him or destroying his wings during Particle Charge. Although, it is recommended to kill Titan first if you can take him down quickly.

Titan and Bahamut Arisen Boss Guide

Phenomenon Intel 3: Shrine of the Moonbow

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.

For this fight, prioritize defeating Kujata first since Phoenix will be resistant to all attacks at the start. Although, be aware that you need to take down Kujata twice since he will be revived by Phoenix.

Phoenix and Kujata Boss Guide

Phenomenon Intel 4: Shrine of the Full Moon

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.

To make the fight more tolerable, try to lure Odin away from Alexander so you have more space to work with. Then, when Odin disappears, focus on destroying Alexander's arms, and prioritize taking down Alexander first.

Protorelics Rewards

Unlock Gilgamesh Boss Fight

You will unlock a battle against Gilgamesh after completing all the Phenomenon Intels in all regions. This means that you have to complete 24 Phenomenon Intels before you can unlock Phenomenon Intel 1: Gilgamesh Gardens which will unlock on Meridian Ocean.

This Phenomenon Intel will give you the opportunity to fight Gilgamesh and unlock the Gilgamesh summon materia after winning against him.

How to Unlock and Beat Gilgamesh

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%

After completing all Phenomenon Intel and defeating Gilgamesh, 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 all Phenomenon Intel. Completing these combat simulators can reward you with various equipment and manuscripts for your party members.

Brutal and Legendary Combat Simulator Guide

Unlock Playstation Trophies by Collecting Protorelics

Bronze	Founder’s Bonus
	Obtain a protorelic in the grasslands.
Bronze	Fort Condor Commander
	Obtain a protorelic in the Junon region.
Bronze	Cactuar Crusher
	Obtain a protorelic in the Corel region.
Bronze	Honorary Turk
	Obtain a protorelic in the Gongaga region.
Bronze	The Gambit Paid Off
	Obtain a protorelic in the Cosmo Canyon region.
Bronze	Professional Handler
	Obtain a protorelic in the Nibel region.
Silver	Bladesman of Legend
	Defeat Gilgamesh.

You can obtain 7 trophies from collecting Protorelics from Grasslands, Junon, Corel, Gongaga, Cosmo Canyon, and Nibel regions, along with a final for completing the Phenomenon Intel in the Meridian Ocean and defeating Gilgamesh.

Trophy List and Guide - How to Unlock All Trophies

What are Protorelics?

Mysterious Artifacts Obtained From Side Activities

Region	Protorelic Quest
Grasslands	Defeat Enemies
Junon	Complete Fort Condor Minigame
Corel	Find the Cactuar Rock and Complete Cactuar Crush Minigame
Gongaga	Defeat Enemies
Cosmo Canyon	Play and win Gears and Gambits Minigame
Nibel	Follow the Robed Travelers and defeat enemies.

Investigating Protorelics involves players engaging with different side stories and activities that differ between regions.

They are accomplished in order as the completion of a Protorelic quest is required to unlock the next.

FF7 Rebirth Related Guides

World Intel Guide and Rewards

All World Intel Activities

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