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Chapter 2: Fateful Encounters

FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE INTERGRADE guide · Cloud navigates the streets of Midgar and meets Aerith.

Following the destruction of Mako Reactor 1, Cloud navigates the ruined streets of Sector 8 to evade Shinra forces and reach the extraction train. Along the way, he experiences disorienting visions, encounters the flower peddler Aerith Gainsborough, and fights through numerous Shinra squads and security mechs.

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The dialogue choice with Aerith when she offers a flower affects character relationship points later; choosing "How much?" or "Give me a break" will alter her reaction, but you will always receive the yellow flower regardless.

Items

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HP Up Materia: Behind a fence in the alleyway shortly after separating from Aerith, accessible after circling around the blockDeadly Dodge Materia: On the pavement in the Sector 8 residential/market plaza area after defeating the first group of Shinra troopsIron Bangle: Found inside a treasure chest located along the streets of Sector 8

Enemies

Security Officer

Weak to Fire

Standard Shinra infantry; susceptible to Fire magic and easily pressured by Punisher Mode counters.

Elite Security Officer

Weak to Fire

Uses a shield and baton to block frontal physical attacks; strike from behind or use Fire magic to break their guard.

Guard Dog

Weak to Ice

Fast-moving hounds that can pin Cloud down; exploit their Ice weakness to pressure them quickly.

Grenadier

Weak to Fire

Attacks with ranged explosives from a distance; prioritize eliminating them first before focusing on melee units.

Shock-Ray

Weak to Wind

Floating automated drones weak to Wind magic; standard physical strikes take them down quickly as well.

The Huntsman

Weak to Fire

Mini-boss shield commander fought on the train station rooftops; flank him or blast him with Fire magic to bypass his heavy shield.

Tips

Switching to Punisher Mode and holding the block button automatically counters melee strikes from Security Officers and Guard Dogs, making large group fights much easier.
Avoid attacking the front of shielded enemies like Elite Security Officers directly with basic attacks, as your sword will bounce off; use magic or dodge behind them to strike their unprotected back.

Not listed for this area: secrets, shops and people.

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