Aerith Gainsborough Weapons and Abilities | Aerith Best Build

This is a character page for Aerith, containing her abilities, characteristics, and Limit Breaks, as well as her weapons, and recommended battle settings for Aerith in the game Final Fantasy 7 Remake (FF7 Remake). When playing FF7 Remake, check this article any time you need to know something about using Aerith.

Aerith's Backstory and Profile

Aerith is a flower seller who lives in the Sector 5 slums, who first meets Cloud on the streets of Midgar after the bombing of Mako Reactor 1. Shinra has kept a close eye on her ever since she was a child, as she has the ability to hear the voice of the planet. She is often found tending a modest bed of flowers at an old church in Sector 5. Source: FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE

Name	Aerith Gainsborough
Age	22
Height	163 cm (5'4")
Birthday	February 7th
Blood Type	O
Voice Actor	English: Briana White Japanese: Maaya Sakamoto
Weapon	Rods

Aerith's Characteristics

Adept Healer and Long Range Combatant

Aerith is a character who uses magic to aid her party in battle both through recovery and attacks, with the latter being more prevalent. Her long-ranged attacks also allows her to dish out damage without taking any in return.

Long-range Attacks Using Magic

Effect	Aerith attacks using long-ranged magic bolts. It is possible to cause an area-of-effect chaing by hitting enemies repeatedly.
Usage	Create combos by continuously tapping or long-pressing ▢

Aerith's Strengths and Unique Ability

Tempest

Definition	A long-range magic attack. When fully-charged, causes an explosion after the attack hits the enemy.
Usage	Press and hold △ to charge attack

Tempest is a magic skill that increases power with the length of the charge. It also deals continuous damage to the enemy.

Aerith's Abilities

Soul Drain

Effect			How to Learn
Unleash an attack that absorbs MP. Absorbs additional MP from staggered enemies.			Learned from the start.
Power		Stagger Rate		ATB Gain
140		1		0

ATB Ward

Effect			How to Learn
Conjure a magical ward. Allies who use ATB within it regain partial ATB from your gauge. Costs 2 ATB.			Equip Reinforced Staff. Reach 100% Proficiency to learn permanently.
Power		Stagger Rate		ATB Gain
-		-		1000

Arcane Ward

Effect			How to Learn
Conjure a ward. Attack spells cast within the ward will be automatically cast twice.			Equip Guard Stick. Reach 100% Proficiency to learn permanently.
Power		Stagger Rate		ATB Gain
-		-		0

Sorcerous Storm

Effect			How to Learn
Deal magic damage to nearby enemies.			Equip Silver Staff. Reach 100% Proficiency to learn permanently.
Power		Stagger Rate		ATB Gain
294		1		0

Fleeting Familiar

Effect			How to Learn
Summon a fairy that attacks your enemies periodically as well as after you use abilities and spells.			Equip Arcane Scepter. Reach 100% Proficiency to learn permanently.
Power		Stagger Rate		ATB Gain
-		-		0

Ray of Judgment

Effect			How to Learn
Deal magic damage to nearby enemies.			Equip Mythril Rod. Reach 100% Proficiency to learn permanently.
Power		Stagger Rate		ATB Gain
640		10		0

Lustrous Shield

Effect			How to Learn
Conjure a magical shield that keeps enemies at bay and stops projectiles.			Equip Bladed Staff. Reach 100% Proficiency to learn permanently.
Power		Stagger Rate		ATB Gain
-		-		0

Aerith's Limit Breaks

Healing Wind

Effect			How to Learn
Summon a soothing breeze to restore a moderate amount of HP to all party members.			Learned from the start.
Power		Stagger Rate		ATB Gain
Heals 1/2 max HP		-		0

Planet's Protection

Effect			How to Learn
Entreat the planet’s favor to nullify physical damage dealt to all party members.			Clear Party Member vs. Wild Animals in Corneo Colosseum.
Power		Stagger Rate		ATB Gain
-		-		0

List of Limit Breaks | Limit Break Guide

Aerith's Weapons

Aerith's Starting Weapon

Weapon	ATK	MATK	DEF	MDEF	Slots
Guard Stick	29	43	0	0	○○

Aerith's Other Weapons

Weapon	ATK	MATK	DEF	MDEF	Slots
Silver Staff	27	50	0	0	○-○
Arcane Scepter	24	36	0	0	○-○○-○
Mythril Rod	24	92	0	0	○○○
Bladed Staff	39	34	0	0	○-○○○
Reinforced Staff	50	82	0	0	○-○○

List of Weapons Stats and Materia Slots

Aerith's Stats

Level 50 Stats

Stat	Value
HP	3952
MP	85
Strength	75
Magic	107
Vitality	52
Spirit	74
Luck	59
Speed	50

Character Ranking by Stat

How to Use Aerith

Charge Tempest for Delayed ATB Boost

Charge Aerith's Tempest for slow-moving or stationary enemies as the attack will act as a "time bomb" in a fixed position. After a few seconds, it will explode and deal multi-hit damage to nearby enemies while also filling Aerith's ATB Gauge.

Make use of its delayed damage by consuming ATB charges before it explodes so Aerith can easily fill her ATB gauge once it does.

Cast Attack Spells With Arcane Ward

If you are planning to bombard your enemies with attack spells, be sure to use Guard Stick's Arcane Ward and stand on it before casting an attack spell. This conserves your ATB charges by casting the attack spell twice while consuming only 1 ATB bar.

Take note that both attack spells cast while on an Arcane Ward consumes MP, so if the character only has enough MP for one spell, the spell will only be cast once.

Use Sorcerous Storm Against Melee Enemies

Silver Staff's Sorcerous Storm damages all enemies around Aerith. Its range is not that wide, so it is best used when Aerith is being surrounded or attacked by melee enemies.

Use Ray of Judgment on Staggered Enemies

Using Mythril Rod's Ray of Judgment against staggered enemies will increase its stagger damage multiplier by 20% while also dealing continuous heavy damage in a straight line. This ability moves very slowly so it is not advisable to use against moving enemies.

Lustrous Shield Blocks Ranged Attacks

The Lustrous Shield learned from Bladed Staff is extremely useful against enemies that launches projectiles. It casts a stationary shield in front of a party member that can completely block most ranged attacks.

This works well with Barret and Aerith as they can safely attack enemies from afar behind the shield.

Best Build for Aerith

Red Mage Build

Equipment	Stats (Fully Upgraded) / Effect
Silver Staff	Attack: 27 Magic Attack: 120 Max HP: +350 Max MP: +10 Slots: ○-○○-○○-○
Chain Bangle	Defense: +50 Magic Defense: +50 Slots: ○-○○-○
Circlet	Increases max MP by 10% Increases magic power by 5%

Silver Staff
Fire + Elemental
Magic Up	Magic Up
First Strike	HP Up
Chain Bangle
Healing + Magnify
Revival	MP Up

Notes

• Switch the Fire materia according to the enemy's weakness.
• Use Cog Bangle if Chain Bangle is unavailable then remove the MP Up materia.
• Switch Circlet with Healing Carcanet if you need increased healing.

White Mage Build

Equipment	Stats (Fully Upgraded) / Effect
Guard Stick	Attack: 29 Magic Attack: 109 Defense: +7 Magic Defense: +7 Max HP: +650 Max MP: +34 Slots: ○-○○-○○-○
Chain Bangle	Defense: +50 Magic Defense: +50 Slots: ○-○○-○
Healing Carcanet	Increases the effectiveness of healing items, spells, and abilities.

Guard Stick
Healing + Magnify
Revival	Barrier
Time	Cleansing
Chain Bangle
Prayer	MP Up
HP Up	HP Up

Notes

• Use Cog Bangle if Chain Bangle is unavailable then remove one of the HP Up materias.

Black Mage Build

Equipment	Stats (Fully Upgraded) / Effect
Mythril Rod	Attack: 24 Magic Attack: 164 Max HP: +400 Max MP: +13 Slots: ○-○○-○○-○
Chain Bangle	Defense: +50 Magic Defense: +50 Slots: ○-○○-○
Circlet	Increases max MP by 10% Increases magic power by 5%

Mythril Rod
Fire + Elemental
Magic Up	Magic Up
MP Up	MP Up
Chain Bangle
Poison + Warding
ATB Stagger	HP Up

Notes

• Switch the Fire materia according to the enemy's weakness.
• Use Cog Bangle if Chain Bangle is unavailable then remove the HP Up materia.
• Switch the HP Up materia with the Enemy Skill materia for a Semi-Blue Mage build.

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Recommended Battle Shortcuts for Aerith

Button	Setup
▢	Soul Drain
△	Sorcerous Storm
◯	Lustrous Shield / Pray
Ｘ	Ray of Judgment

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