FF7 Remake

Abilities and Best Weapon Upgrades for Wrecking Ball

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

Wrecking Ball Stats and Information

Wrecking Ball Base Fully Upgraded
Wrecking Ball Image Attack 65 117
Magic Attack 17 31
User Barret
Materia Slots
(Fully Upgraded)
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Fully Upgraded Bonus Stats
Defense +0 Magic Defense +0
Max HP +0 Max MP +0
Description
A close-combat weapon capable of pulverizing enemies with a sphere of solid steel.

Wrecking Ball Abilities

Ability Smackdown
Ability Effect Strike the ground and send nearby enemies flying.
Proficiency Bonus Strike three or more enemies.

How to Get the Wrecking Ball

Obtaining Wrecking Ball

How to Obtain Wrecking Ball
Complete the Odd Job Subterranean Menace (Chapter 14)

You will get the Wrecking Ball from Wymer for dealing with the Type-0 Behemoth underground in Chapter 14. See the link below for a guide through this Odd Job.

Subterranean Menace Walkthrough

Best Wrecking Ball Upgrades

List of Cores

Wrecking Ball Core
(Req. SP 10)
Weapon Level: 1
・Attack Power +6
・Attack Power +6
・Magic Attack Power +6
・Attack Damage 5% Boost
・ATB Charge Rate 10% Boost
Wrecking Ball Sub-Core I
(Req. SP 14)
Weapon Level: 4
・Buff Duration 10% Boost
・Magic Damage Reduction 10% when Guarding
・Crippling Damage (damage dealt to discrete enemy parts) 10% Boost
・New Materia Slot (Or link two existing slots)
・New Materia Slot (Or link two existing slots)
Wrecking Ball Sub-Core II
(Req. SP 16)
Weapon Level: 5
・Attack Power +8
・Attack Power +8
・Attack Power +8
・Magic Attack Power +8
・Limit Break Damage 5% Boost
・Bloodsucker (Recover HP when enemies are defeated)
・Stagger Siphon (recover HP when using an ability on a staggered foe.)
・Weapon Ability Critical Hit Rate 10% Boost
Wrecking Ball Sub-Core III
(Req. SP 18)
Weapon Level: 6
・Attack Power +8
・Attack Power +8
・MP Regeneration 10% Boost
・Reprieve (Avoid incapacitation once per battle)
・New Materia Slot (Or link two existing slots)
・New Materia Slot (Or link two existing slots)

Great if you want to make the most out of Barret's physical attack stat

This weapon is excellent for those who want to control Barret and unleash attack after attack with him. On top of that, it has the highest attack stat of all of his weapons. Keep in mind that this is a close ranged weapon though, so it can be a bit harder to use.
Right off the bat, you should get the ATB Charge Rate upgrade, followed by the attack power upgrades. From there, having some extra materia slots and magic attack will allow Barret to attack at a range a bit more easily, when needed. Your remaining SP can be spent on skills that boost critical hit rate or allow for HP recovery.

Related Links

List of Barret's Weapons

Barret Wallace Profile Weapons and Abilities

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