FINAL FANTASY VII

How to Unlock

Teach Red XIII his final Limit Break, Cosmo Memory. The Cosmo Memory manual is obtained by defeating Lost Number, an optional boss hidden inside the safe at Shinra Mansion in Nibelheim. Travel to the mansion and locate the safe in the upstairs western room. Enter the combination in this exact order: Right to 36. Left to 10. Right to 59. Right to 97. You have 20 seconds to enter the combination without overshooting any number. Opening the safe triggers a battle against Lost Number, which has 7,000 HP. Defeat the boss to receive the Cosmo Memory manual. Red XIII must also learn his six previous Limit Breaks: Sled Fang, Lunatic High, Blood Fang, Stardust Ray, Howling Moon, and Earth Rave. Once these abilities are unlocked, use the Cosmo Memory manual on Red XIII to earn A Universe of Pain.

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Complete this objective alongside Won't You be My Valentine?, since opening the safe also provides the Basement Key required to recruit Vincent. Use strong magic and healing abilities against Lost Number, especially if you're attempting the fight during your first visit to Nibelheim. Battle Boost can make the encounter considerably easier.

Warning

Obtaining the Cosmo Memory manual isn't enough. Red XIII must learn all six earlier Limit Breaks before he can use it. Save before attempting the safe combination so you can retry if you run out of time or struggle with the boss. Apparently Shinra's preferred method of protecting valuables is locking a monster inside the safe. Surprisingly effective.

How to Unlock

Accumulate 99,999,999 gil at one time. This is the maximum amount of gil you can carry in Final Fantasy VII, and reaching it through ordinary battles would take an enormous amount of time. The most efficient method is to master multiple copies of All Materia and sell them for 1,400,000 gil each. During the later stages of the story, purchase additional All Materia from Fort Condor and equip as many copies as possible across your party's weapons and armor. Use equipment with increased Materia growth, especially Cloud's Apocalypse sword or Cid's Scimitar, which provide triple AP growth. Travel to the Northern Cavern and locate the area containing Magic Pots and Movers. Magic Pots require an Elixir before they can be damaged, but reward substantial EXP and AP when defeated. Movers provide particularly high AP rewards. Continue mastering All Materia, replacing completed copies with fresh ones, and selling the mastered Materia until your gil total reaches 99,999,999. Coming Up All Nines unlocks once you've accumulated the full amount.

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Obtain W-Item Materia during the return to Midgar. Its item duplication trick allows you to create large quantities of Elixirs, making Magic Pot farming considerably easier. Starting from zero gil, you'd need to sell approximately 72 mastered All Materia. Any existing savings reduce that number. Combine this grind with Liege of Leveling and Materia Mastermind to work toward three trophies simultaneously.

Warning

You must possess 99,999,999 gil at once. Earning that amount cumulatively and spending it along the way won't count. Don't accidentally sell valuable Materia you still need for superbosses or other trophies. Keep an eye on your Materia inventory capacity and replace mastered copies regularly so newly generated Materia aren't lost. Cloud may be saving the planet, but apparently he's also preparing to buy it.

How to Unlock

Teach Cid Highwind his final Limit Break, Highwind. The Highwind manual is located inside the Sunken Gelnika, an optional underwater aircraft wreck accessible after obtaining the submarine. Travel beneath the ocean near Costa del Sol and locate the sunken aircraft. Enter the wreck and explore its rooms while collecting valuable equipment and Materia. Find the room containing the wrecked helicopter and open the treasure chest holding the Highwind manual. Before using the manual, Cid must learn his six earlier Limit Breaks: Boost Jump, Dynamite, Hyper Jump, Dragon, Dragon Dive, and Big Brawl. Once Cid has learned these abilities, use the Highwind manual on him to unlock Gale Warning.

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The Sunken Gelnika contains several other valuable items, including Hades Materia, Double Cut Materia, and Yuffie's Conformer weapon. Bring strong equipment and healing supplies because the enemies inside are considerably more dangerous than ordinary encounters. Battle Boost can help you survive while collecting the required items.

Warning

The Sunken Gelnika is optional, so you won't necessarily discover it during the main story. Collecting the manual alone doesn't unlock Gale Warning. You must also teach Cid the Limit Break after learning his earlier abilities. Cid finally gets an attack named after his beloved airship. Naturally, the instructions were stored inside a completely different aircraft at the bottom of the ocean.

How to Unlock

Reach level 99 with any playable character. Throughout Final Fantasy VII, characters earn experience points by defeating enemies. As they accumulate EXP, their levels increase, improving their combat statistics. You only need one character to reach level 99, so focus on whichever party member is already closest to the maximum level. The most efficient grinding location is the Northern Cavern, particularly the area containing Magic Pots. Each defeated Magic Pot awards substantial experience, making them excellent targets for leveling. Remember to give each Magic Pot an Elixir before attempting to damage it. Continue defeating enemies until one character reaches level 99 to unlock Liege of Leveling.

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Equip EXP Plus Materia, available from the Gold Saucer's Wonder Square for 2,000 GP, to accelerate the leveling process. Use triple speed with L3 and Battle Boost with R3 to make repeated encounters faster and easier. This is an excellent opportunity to work toward Coming Up All Nines by mastering All Materia during the same battles.

Warning

Movers provide excellent AP but no EXP, so prioritize Magic Pots when your main objective is reaching level 99. Reaching level 99 can strengthen the final boss under certain conditions. If you want an easier final encounter, create a separate save before reaching the maximum level and reload it after earning the trophy. Level 99 is impressive, but Sephiroth has apparently been studying your character sheet.

How to Unlock

Raise one Materia to level 5. Materia gains Ability Points, or AP, from battles while equipped in a character's weapon or armor. Accumulating enough AP increases its level and eventually allows certain Materia to reach level 5. Choose a Materia that supports five levels, such as All or many Summon Materia, and keep it equipped while progressing through the story. Continue winning battles to earn AP until your chosen Materia reaches its fifth level. The trophy unlocks when the Materia reaches level 5.

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All Materia is an especially useful choice because a mastered copy can be sold for 1,400,000 gil, helping you work toward Coming Up All Nines. Later in the game, equip All Materia in weapons with double or triple Materia growth and fight Magic Pots or Movers in the Northern Cavern. These enemies provide excellent AP rewards. You can also use L3 to activate triple speed and make the grinding process less time-consuming.

Warning

Not every Materia has five levels. Check its growth potential before committing to the grind. Materia must remain equipped during battles to receive AP. Keeping it in your inventory won't increase its level.

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Teach Yuffie her final Limit Break, All Creation. All Creation is obtained by completing the optional Wutai Pagoda challenge, where Yuffie must defeat five opponents in individual battles. First, recruit Yuffie and travel to Wutai. If you visit during the earlier parts of the game, complete the sidequest where she steals your party's Materia before attempting the Pagoda. Once your equipment has been recovered, enter the Pagoda and begin the series of battles. Yuffie must defeat each opponent alone, with the final battle taking place against her father, Godo. Defeating Godo rewards you with the All Creation manual and Leviathan Summon Materia. Before Yuffie can learn All Creation, she must unlock her six previous Limit Breaks: Greased Lightning, Clear Tranquil, Landscaper, Bloodfest, Gauntlet, and Doom of the Living. Use the All Creation manual on Yuffie once those abilities are learned to unlock Meet Your Maker.

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Wait until the later stages of the game so Yuffie has access to stronger weapons, defensive accessories, and powerful Materia. Equip Restore Materia and a Ribbon if available. Battle Boost can also make the solo encounters much easier. Completing the Pagoda additionally earns Making Waves when you receive Leviathan.

Warning

Only Yuffie can participate in the Pagoda battles, so prepare her equipment before starting. Defeating Godo and collecting the manual won't unlock the trophy until Yuffie has learned her previous Limit Breaks and successfully uses the manual. Five floors of fighting, ending with your own father. Wutai apparently has very intense family traditions.

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Teach Tifa her final Limit Break, Final Heaven. After rescuing Cloud from Mideel during the second part of the story, return to Nibelheim with Tifa in your active party. Enter Tifa's childhood home, head upstairs to her bedroom, and interact with the piano. Play the following melody using the PS4 controls: Cross, Square, Triangle, L2 + Triangle, L2 + Square, Cross, Square, Triangle, L2 + Cross, Circle, Cross, Square, Cross. Once you've performed the correct melody, finish the interaction to receive the Final Heaven manual. Before Tifa can learn Final Heaven, she must unlock her six previous Limit Breaks: Beat Rush, Somersault, Waterkick, Meteodrive, Dolphin Blow, and Meteor Strike. Use the manual on Tifa after learning these abilities to unlock Packing a Punch.

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Make a separate save before attempting the piano sequence. Enter each button combination carefully rather than rushing through the melody. You can accelerate Tifa's Limit Break progression by letting her land the finishing blow on groups of weak enemies and repeatedly using her available Limit Breaks.

Warning

Tifa must be in your party, and Cloud must have returned after the Mideel storyline before the piano can reward you with Final Heaven. Obtaining the manual alone doesn't unlock the trophy. You must actually teach Tifa her final Limit Break. After everything that happens in Nibelheim, it's nice that the piano still works.

How to Unlock

Teach Cloud his final Limit Break, Omnislash. Omnislash is obtained by exchanging Battle Points at the Battle Square inside the Gold Saucer. Once the Battle Square becomes available, participate in its series of solo battles. Each challenge consists of up to eight consecutive encounters, with a randomized handicap applied between rounds. Winning battles awards Battle Points, or BP, which can be exchanged for prizes. Omnislash costs 51,200 BP earlier in the game, but the price drops to 32,000 BP after obtaining the Highwind. For an easier experience, wait until late in the story when Cloud has powerful weapons, armor, and Materia. Equip a Ribbon to protect against many status effects and use Battle Boost if desired. Continue winning Battle Square challenges until you've accumulated enough BP, then exchange your points for the Omnislash manual. Cloud must also have learned all six of his earlier Limit Breaks before he can use the manual: Braver, Cross-slash, Blade Beam, Climhazzard, Meteorain, and Finishing Touch. Use the Omnislash manual on Cloud once those requirements are satisfied to unlock The Slash to End All Slashes.

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Wait until after obtaining the Highwind to benefit from the reduced 32,000 BP price. Keep Cloud well equipped, and choose manageable handicaps that still provide worthwhile BP rewards. Battle Boost can make the combat much easier, although equipment-breaking handicaps may still cause problems.

Warning

Battle Points are lost when you leave the Battle Square, so accumulate and spend the required amount before exiting. Simply purchasing the Omnislash manual isn't enough. You must teach Cloud the Limit Break after unlocking his previous techniques. Cloud's reward for surviving eight consecutive battles is another attack that involves hitting someone an unreasonable number of times. Very on-brand.

How to Unlock

Teach Cait Sith his final Limit Break, Slots. Unlike most party members, Cait Sith has only two Limit Breaks: Dice and Slots. You don't need to obtain a special manual or complete a hidden sidequest for this trophy. Simply recruit Cait Sith through normal story progression at the Gold Saucer, then use him in battle. Have Cait Sith defeat 40 enemies to unlock Slots, his second and final Limit Break. The trophy unlocks automatically when Cait Sith learns Slots.

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Travel to an area containing groups of weak enemies and equip Cait Sith with offensive magic linked to All Materia. Allow Cait Sith to deliver the finishing blows while your other characters defend or provide healing. This makes it easier to accumulate the required 40 kills without relying on stronger party members.

Warning

Cait Sith must personally defeat the enemies. Simply having him in your active party while Cloud or another character gets the kills won't count. Slots unlocks through enemy kills, not repeated uses of Dice. Compared with everyone else's complicated Limit Break requirements, Cait Sith apparently decided that 40 defeated enemies were enough paperwork.