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InFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirth, you’ll come across plenty of Materia that allow you to cast a variety of spells. However, there are few spellcasters better than local florist, Aerith Gainsborough. Due to her Cetra lineage, Aerith is capable of conjuring up a flurry of magical spells to take advantage of enemy weaknesses from a distance.
Aerith’s high magic stats and unique abilities allow her to easily switch between damaging enemies and supporting allies. However, her low defense can leave her vulnerable to enemy attacks. Here’s how you can best utilize Aerith’s magical abilities to set your party up for success and blast through enemies.
Combat Overview
Aerith plays similarly to her appearance in the Remake entry, but she now benefits from a few changes that enhance her magical abilities. As Aerith, press ‘Square’ to launch basic attacks and ‘Triangle’ to swiftly teleport away from danger.
These basic attacks are non-elemental magic spells capable of hitting multiple opponents at once from a distance.By holding down ‘Square’, you’ll charge the Tempest attack, which creates a large crystal that hits all nearby enemies and increases stagger.
A fully charged Tempest will also summon a Fleeting Familiarthat will float by Aerith’s side and attack enemies. The familiar willincrease the potency of Aerith’s spellsuntil it disappears. It’s best tohave your familiar active at the start of a fightto have an easier time staggering foes with any equipped magic Materia.
Aerith’s ‘Triangle’ ability is a dodgethat can warp her out of harm’s way.The Ward Shift will teleport Aerith a short distanceto whichever direction she moves. If a Ward is active, she will teleport to the center of the active Ward.
Aerith has twoLimit Breaks:
Ward Shift
The Ward Shift ability is imperative to keeping Aerith alive on the battlefield.Ward Shift relies on Aerith’s Ward abilities, such as Radiant Ward and Arcane Ward. TheseWards can be cast at any party member’s location, allowing you to spread Wards throughout the field.
Having multiple Wards activeon the field is a great way to increase Aerith’s mobility. When multiple Wards are active,Aerith will teleport to the Ward you are moving towardsor the Ward she is closest to.
Ward Shift does not activate immediatelyand will leave Aerith vulnerable for a few moments before she teleports. Once used,this ability will go on cooldownfor a few seconds.
Aerith’s Abilities
Aerith has abilities that focus onimproving spellcasting and defending against enemy attacks.The table below provides additional information on each of Aerith’s abilities.
Ability
Soul Drain
Attacks an enemy while alsoabsorbing their MP. Additional MP is stolen from staggered enemies.
Sorcerous Storm
Unleashes a flash of lightning to damage all enemies within a close vicinity. This ability is a great way topush off enemieswho get too close.
Arcane Ward
Conjures a ward that allows anyone standing within tocast spells twice. The additional magic spell will still cost MP, but you’ll only need one ATB gauge to use a spell twice.
Chrono Aegis
Raises a barrier on Aerith thatdamages and freezes enemies that get too close to her. However, larger enemies and bosses may have an easier time piercing this veil of protection.
Radiant Ward
Conjures a ward that makesanyone standing within invincible while casting spells. The Radiant Ward also alters Aerith’s basic attack, allowing her to shoot several beams of light at foes. This ward is perfect for enhancing Aerith’s offensive abilities.
Aerith’s Synergy Skills And Abilities
Aerith’s Synergy Skills and Abilities allow her toempower allies with magicto tear through opponents. These Synergy Skills provide Aerith with additional defensive options and ways to prepare strong magical attacks.
Even more Synergy Skills and Abilitiescan be unlockedthrough the Folios.Synergy Skills are accessed by blocking in battle. These skills alsodon’t require any ATB charge to be used, so don’t hesitate to use Synergy Skills as you see fit.
United Refocus
This Synergy Ability, which can be usedwithTifa and Cloud, has the duo focus anddivide their ATB gauge into three segments. This ability can only be used once per battle, and the ATB gauge will go back to normal once the battle ends.
Firework Blade
This Synergy Ability, which can be usedwith Cloud, has Aerith imbue Cloud’s sword with magic to send outa series of ranged attacks. This ability raises the duo’s Limit Levels.
Divine Punishment
This Synergy Ability, which can be usedwith Tifa, has Aerith create a magic field where Tifa canquickly take down enemies trapped inside. This ability raises the duo’s Limit Levels.
Bodyguard
This Synergy Skill has Aerithcall an ally to jump to her defense to divert enemy attention. This skill isn’t meant for blocking enemy attacks, it’s best used to create a diversion and escape while the enemy attacks your bodyguard.
Combat Savior
This Synergy Skill has Aerithcall an ally to follow up on her attacks. Use this skill to continually pressure an enemy while spellcasting.
Spellbound Blast
This Synergy Skill has Aerith teaming up with an ally tocharge a strong magic attack. The longer you charge this attack, the stronger it’ll become. Be wary that using this attack will drain your ally’s MP.
