Tips and Tricks

The Tips and Tricks area is broken up into individual sections. Use the links to access each section:

Front and Back Rows

Placing characters in the front and back row of the battle screen.

Materia Growth

Learn more about Materia Growth on weapons and its impact on equipped Materia.

Materia Pairing

Magic Materia paired with a Support Materia

How to pair your Materia with Support Materia on your weapons or armor.

Materia Stat Effects

Details about the stats and impacts certain Materia has when equipped to your characters.

Best Party

A guide to choosing the best party in Final Fantasy VII, comparing each character's stats, Limit Breaks, and strengths to help you pick your main team.

Learning New Limit Breaks

Details about the stats and impacts certain Materia has when equipped to your characters.

Earning Gil Quickly

The fastest way to stock up on Gil—the in-game currency.

Leveling Materia

The best and fastest ways to level up your Materia.

Leveling Characters

The best and fastest ways to level up your characters.

Missable Items and Events

A comprehensive guide to all permanently missable items, Materia, Limit Breaks, Enemy Skills, and side quests.

Earning Gil Quickly Front and Back Rows Learning New Limit Breaks Leveling Characters Leveling Materia Materia Growth Materia Pairing Materia Stat Effects Best Party Missable Items and Events