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Abilities and Best Weapon Upgrades for Big Bertha

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This page lists the stats and abilities of the Big Bertha, one of Barret's Weapons in Final Fantasy 7 Remake (FF7R). Read on to learn how to get the Big Bertha, as well as the best Big Bertha skills to upgrade first!

Big Bertha Stats and Information

Big Bertha Base Fully Upgraded
Big Bertha Image Attack 45 93
Magic Attack 30 62
User Barret
Materia Slots
(Fully Upgraded)
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Fully Upgraded Bonus Stats
Defense +0 Magic Defense +0
Max HP +1250 Max MP +0
Description
A firearm that boasts unrivaled destructive force. Found in the slums' black market.

Big Bertha Abilities

Ability Maximum Fury
Ability Effect Consume all ATB charges to fire a long stream of bullets at an enemy.
Proficiency Bonus Finish off an enemy.

How to Get the Big Bertha

Obtaining Big Bertha

How to Obtain Big Bertha
Purchase from the Sector 6 Slums Evergreen Park Weapon Shop in Chapter 13

You can purchase this weapon from a Weapons Store in Evergreen Park during Chapter 13. For a complete walkthrough on Chapter 13, click the link below.

Chapter 13: A Broken World Story Guide & Walkthrough

Best Big Bertha Upgrades

List of Cores

Big Bertha Core
(Req. SP 10)
Weapon Level: 1
・Attack Power +8
・Magic Attack Power +10
・Max HP +250
・Max HP +250
・Max HP +250
・New Materia Slot (Or link two existing slots)
Big Bertha Sub-Core I
(Req. SP 12)
Weapon Level: 4
・Attack Power +5 with High HP
・Magic Attack Power +5 with High HP
・Physical Defense +10 with Low HP
・Magic Defense +10 with Low HP
・Trade-Off (Recover MP when taking significant damage)
・Self-Healing 50% Boost with Low HP
Big Bertha Sub-Core II
(Req. SP 14)
Weapon Level: 5
・Attack Power +10
・Attack Power +10
・Magic Attack Power +10
・Max HP +250
・Limit Break Damage 5% Boost
・Limit Break 5% Boost with Low HP
・New Materia Slot (Or link two existing slots)
・New Materia Slot (Or link two existing slots)
Big Bertha Sub-Core III
(Req. SP 16)
Weapon Level: 6
・Attack Power +10
・Attack Power +10
・Magic Attack Power +12
・Max HP +250
・Elemental Defense 5% Boost
・New Materia Slot (Or link two existing slots)
・New Materia Slot (Or link two existing slots)

A ranged weapon that maxes Barret's survivability

With its max HP upgrades that total to 1250, as well as skills that save Barret when he hits the low HP range, this weapon's strength lies in survivability. This weapon is particularly good if you do not intend to control Barret on your own much.
First prioritize the HP buffs, followed by all of the Low HP skills. After maxing out his HP and defensive stats, spend your remaining SP on boosting his attack stat, and then unlocking whatever skills remain.

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List of Barret's Weapons

Barret Wallace Profile Weapons and Abilities

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