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Cosmo Canyon

FINAL FANTASY VII guide · Learning about the Planet and Red XIII's past
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The party visits Cosmo Canyon, the homeland of Red XIII, to repair the broken buggy and learn about the study of Planet life known as Study of Planet Life or Valley of the Fallen Star. Bugenhagen guides the group through the observatory to explain the Lifestream and the fate of the dying Planet before opening the sealed Cave of the Gi. Conquering the cavern reveals the truth behind Red XIII's father, Seto, inspiring Red XIII to continue the journey to save the world.

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Enemies

Gi Nattak
Weak to Holy, Cure

Can be instantly defeated by using an X-Potion, Elixir, or Phoenix Down on it due to its undead status

Gi Spector
Weak to Holy, Fire

Undead spirit encountered inside the Cave of the Gi

Sneaky Lie

Spider-like fiend found lurking in the Cave of the Gi webs

Heg
Weak to Ice

Small flying enemy that appears in encounters inside the Cave of the Gi

Shops and people

  • Cosmo Canyon Item Shop: Sells Potions, Hi-Potions, Phoenix Downs, Ethers, and status recovery items
  • Cosmo Canyon Materia Shop: Sells HP Plus Materia, MP Plus Materia, and basic magic Materia
  • Cosmo Canyon Weapon Shop: Sells mid-game equipment upgrades for party members, including weapons with improved Materia growth

Tips

  • Walk slowly instead of running across the oily patches of floor in the Cave of the Gi to avoid slipping into spiked walls and taking damage.
  • Equip the Added Effect Materia paired with an elemental or status Materia to grant either offensive status strikes or defensive status immunities.

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