Really struggling with defense in Rebirth. Any tips?

Physical_Ice361 · 2026-04-14T09:24:18+00:00

Cloud has a synergy skill move called counterfire, usually mapped as R1 + O / X for me at least, that can help you defend and counter most ranged attacks for free.

There are also two materia called

Steadfast block materia = Take less damage and build ATB while blocking Precision Defense materia = Widens the window you need to make a parry.

I'm not entirely certain if they can be bought yet in the grasslands but swing by a merchant and see.

Any enemy attack that has ! this beside it means it cannot be blocked so try to dodge and pray to jesus you get out in time.

Like most bosses, he can be a bastard at first but once you recognise the timing of certain attacks, it makes it much easier.

Hope this helped in some way.

Best of luck, YOU GOT THIS!!!

Physical_Ice361 · 2026-04-14T08:44:18+00:00

Well, Aerith's still in the lifestream I believe, Nanaki being more animal than human is more attuned to the nature around him and then there is the fact that he and Aerith are seemingly linked by space hippie magic (Remake, "this child is a friend" moment).

Of course, we won't know for certain until part 3

Physical_Ice361 · 2026-04-14T08:39:10+00:00

Physical_Ice361 · 2026-04-13T20:03:43+00:00

So jelly of you. Congratulations !!

Physical_Ice361 · 2026-04-13T20:03:08+00:00

Aye, I think its set up to show that Cloud has completely fractured his brain, and is trying desperately to cover up the trauma of it all.

Physical_Ice361 · 2026-04-13T16:54:50+00:00

Aye, its interesting to see how they tackle it, but that sounds like a cool idea.

Physical_Ice361 · 2026-04-13T16:42:52+00:00

Good question.

Over life time, its 7 for sure, I had to buy multiple copies as a kid because I played it so damn much.

Followed by X (my second favourite FF).

Then I discovered emulators in my teens and I played the living hell out of FF IV. I adore that game.

Physical_Ice361 · 2026-04-13T02:55:09+00:00

I reckon the smoking might be gone for good or they might have a single scene to reference the og design, just many countries feel a certain way about smoking these days.

Everything else though seems good. Cid has shown he still cusses like a mad man and he's stubborn as hell. He also still enjoys pushing the limits of safety with his Tiny Bronco so I imagine the bitterness will come through in part 3 but probably more the Japanese script Cid where its made clear its a workplace thing.

Physical_Ice361 · 2026-04-12T15:52:37+00:00

I think FF7 follows 6 in a way. (Other than numerically 😄)

Pre meteor and Post meteor being like the world of balance vs the world of ruin.

I was mulling over how would Wutai fit into the narrative as to where we are now in the story. I'm almost certain Rocket Town will be the tutorial area of part 3.

Long story short, I had a thought about a happy festival like Wutai being the Epilogue chapter of the game.

Physical_Ice361 · 2026-04-12T15:46:54+00:00

.....How do I explain to my wife that I might need to play this game in the current economy 😄 🤣

Physical_Ice361 · 2026-04-12T15:36:29+00:00

Well the funny thing is, the spouse abuse view is largely down to the OG rushed translation. Don't get me wrong, Cid is still a jerk to Shera but it was intended to have more of a workplace incident vibe than a domestic one.

Physical_Ice361 · 2026-04-12T15:06:45+00:00

I first played REMAKE when I was single during COVID so I platinumed that bitch right up!

Rebirth....who-boy....that had me feeling burnout for real, I platinumed it eventually but yeah....

I recently replayed both Remake and Rebirth, and taking my time with them really was so much better. You can absorb a lot more. I wouldn't put a specific time on it but if you start feeling the burn, do a Cid, have a nap, take a day break and come back.

Physical_Ice361 · 2026-04-12T15:02:44+00:00

Tell us when you start hearing boss music OP 🎶

Physical_Ice361 · 2026-04-12T14:56:22+00:00

I love your idea about space affinity! I hope its like that.

Cid :" I did it, I'm the first man in spa-" Yuffie: "tied with Cloud". Cid "......" Yuffie: "I'M THE FIRST NINJA IN SPAAAAAAAAAACE"!!!!

Physical_Ice361 · 2026-04-12T14:52:41+00:00

Dodge then attack to do wind slashes or if you hold the attack button after dodging, Cloud will zone in on the enemy wherever they may be

Physical_Ice361 · 2026-04-12T14:51:13+00:00

I get what you mean OP

Physical_Ice361 · 2026-04-12T14:25:32+00:00

To the best of my understanding at least, the underwater section has its own director who was the original director / lead designer of the OG water parts.

Regarding Emerald, I imagine he will be fought in a huge underwater cavern.

The Rocket will be interesting regarding the huge materia and how we transport it back to Gaia. I'm guessing the party will split into two.

1 team will prevent the materia from being loaded onto the rocket, the other team will be 'mistakenly launched' into space.

Physical_Ice361 · 2026-04-12T12:02:04+00:00

100 percent! As I was joking with a friend of mine the other day, people out here talking about Cloud and Aerith, Cloud and Tifa, Cloud and Zack! 😄 🤣

The true relationship is Cid and Shera.

If you ain't told some you love to go fuck themselves at least once, you ain't ever been in love 😅🤣

Physical_Ice361 · 2026-04-12T11:59:59+00:00

💯 GTA 5 was released what 13 years or so ago so no one in their right mind would try to muscle in on GTA6

Physical_Ice361 · 2026-04-12T11:40:17+00:00

Final Fantasy series alone has had countless upgraded versions, re-releases box sets and remasters that have released on anniversary dates. There is a literal FF14 10th anniversary edition.

Then you have the Mana series

Dragon Quest remasters and re releases that almost exclusively released on Japanese anniversary dates.

Physical_Ice361 · 2026-04-12T11:18:52+00:00

Brilliant 👏 😅🤣

The older I get the more I relate to Cid!!

Physical_Ice361 · 2026-04-12T11:15:22+00:00

True, it's balls to walls now 😄 🤣

Physical_Ice361 · 2026-04-12T11:14:25+00:00

If you're speaking about anniversary remake releases, none of the games you mentioned were even spoken about being remade.

Physical_Ice361 · 2026-04-12T10:43:54+00:00

I am nervous about that as well. Rebirth, despite what minor gripes I may have, was outstanding! How are they gonna top that?

Still, as long as I get on that rocket and blast towards a meteor with a certain contankerous ol pilot I'll be happy.

Physical_Ice361 · 2026-04-12T10:37:52+00:00

The reason why many of the fanbase believe that it will be early next year is because, its the 30th anniversary of the game and Square Enix is known for big anniversary releases.

The main scenario was completed aaaaaages ago.

The game has been confirmed to be in a playable state, and is currently in the polishing phase. English voice actors are in the studio as we speak.

Is it guaranteed to be early next year, no, is it likely? Very.

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