Unlocking all trophies in Final Fantasy VII (FF7) often requires mastering every aspect of the game, and that definitely includes Limit Breaks. These powerful special attacks are crucial for tougher battles and are a spectacle to behold. But to truly maximize your party’s potential and snag those coveted trophies, you need to unlock their final Limit Breaks. This guide will walk you through obtaining every Level 4 Limit Break in FF7, ensuring you’re well-equipped for any challenge and on your way to that platinum trophy.
Understanding Limit Breaks in FF7
Before diving into the specifics of final Limit Breaks, let’s quickly recap how the Limit Break system works in FF7. Each character, except for Cait Sith who has a slightly different system, has four levels of Limit Breaks. Each level initially contains one Limit Break, and by using the first Limit Break of a level a certain number of times, you unlock the second one for that level.
To progress to the next Limit Break level, you need to defeat a specific number of enemies with that character. Here’s a breakdown of the general progression:
Limit Break Level Progression:
| LEVEL | LIMIT 1 | LIMIT 2 Acquisition Method | Level Up Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | First Limit | Use the first Level 1 Limit 8 times | N/A |
| 2 | Level 2 Limit 1 | Use the first Level 2 Limit 7 times | Defeat 80 enemies after learning the first Level 1 Limit |
| 3 | Level 3 Limit 1 | Use the first Level 3 Limit 6 times | Defeat 80 enemies after learning the first Level 2 Limit |
| 4 | Final Limit | Requires a special “Manual” item | Must know all previous Limit Breaks for that character |
The fourth level is special – it’s reserved for the character’s ultimate, final Limit Break. To unlock these powerful moves, you need to acquire a specific item, often referred to as a “Manual” or “Limit Break Manual,” although in-game they are named after the Limit Break itself.
Obtaining Every Final Limit Break Manual: A Comprehensive FF7 Trophy Guide
Now, let’s get to the heart of this Ff7 Trophy Guide: how to find each of these crucial manuals and unlock every character’s final Limit Break.
Cloud – Omnislash
Limit Break: Omnislash
Manual Location: Gold Saucer Battle Square
Getting Cloud’s Omnislash manual, a key step for many FF7 trophies, involves venturing into the Gold Saucer’s Battle Square. You’ll need Battle Points (BP) to purchase it. The cost varies depending on your game progression:
- Part I (Before leaving Midgar for the first time): 51,200 BP
- Part II & III (After leaving Midgar): 32,000 BP
While 32,000 BP (or even 51,200 BP) might seem daunting, the Battle Square enemies are manageable, especially if you equip a Ribbon for status ailment protection. Ribbons can be obtained in the Temple of the Ancients in Part I or by morphing Master Tonberries. With a Ribbon equipped, accumulating BP for Omnislash becomes a much smoother process, bringing you closer to that complete FF7 trophy collection.
Barret – Catastrophe
Limit Break: Catastrophe
Manual Location: North Corel
Barret’s Catastrophe manual is one of the easier final Limit Breaks to obtain. After the Corel Train incident in Part II, you’ll find the manual in one of the houses in North Corel. Simply progress the story, and you’ll naturally acquire Catastrophe, a welcome addition for any FF7 trophy hunter focusing on character progression.
Tifa – Final Heaven
Limit Break: Final Heaven
Manual Location: Nibelheim, Tifa’s Piano
For Tifa’s Final Heaven, you’ll need a bit of musical talent – or at least a guide to the FF7 main theme! In Part II or III, visit Tifa’s house in Nibelheim and interact with the piano. You need to play the correct melody to unlock the manual.
The notes are (using standard musical notation with ‘ti’ representing ‘si’):
Do Re Mi Ti La Do Re Mi So Fa Do Re Do
If you prefer letter notation, this translates to:
C D E B A C D E G F C D C
Play this melody correctly, and Final Heaven will be yours, adding another powerful Limit Break and contributing towards your FF7 trophy progress.
Aerith (Aeris) – Great Gospel
Limit Break: Great Gospel
Manual Location: Mythril Cave Area, near Gongaga
Aerith’s Great Gospel, a vital Limit Break especially for earlier parts of the game, requires a bit of back-tracking and a focus on your battle count. This is missable in later parts of the game, so it’s crucial for any FF7 trophy hunter to obtain this in Part 1.
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Get the Buggy: Obtain the Buggy vehicle.
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Travel to Costa del Sol: Take the Buggy to Costa del Sol.
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Eastern Continent: Travel back to the eastern continent using the Buggy (you can cross shallow waters).
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Mythril Cave: Locate the Mythril Cave near Fort Condor, close to a river.
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Battle Count: Inside the cave, speak to the sleeping man. He’ll comment on your battle count. You need the last two digits of your battle count to be the same (e.g., 244, 122, etc.).
- Mythril: If the last two digits are the same and odd (e.g., 211, 333), he will give you Mythril. This is what you want!
- Bolt Ring: If the last two digits are the same and even (e.g., 666, 488), he will give you a Bolt Ring.
- If you don’t get Mythril, fight battles nearby until your battle count’s last two digits are the same and odd.
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Mythril Blacksmith: Once you have Mythril, head to an area south of Gold Saucer, near a river. Look for a house – it’s the Mythril Blacksmith’s house.
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Upstairs Safe: Give the Mythril to the blacksmith. Crucially, go upstairs and open the safe inside the wall. This safe contains the Great Gospel manual. The downstairs safe contains a less valuable item, so be sure to go upstairs!
Important Note: Aerith’s Great Gospel manual is only obtainable in Part I. Make sure to get it before progressing too far in the story if you’re aiming for a complete FF7 trophy run.
Red XIII – Cosmo Memory
Limit Break: Cosmo Memory
Manual Location: Nibelheim Shinra Mansion Safe
Red XIII’s Cosmo Memory manual is located in the safe within the Shinra Mansion in Nibelheim. If you’re also aiming to recruit Vincent, you’ll likely find this manual along the way, as the safe combination is related to Vincent’s backstory. Opening the safe not only unlocks Cosmo Memory but is also a step towards recruiting Vincent, making it efficient for your FF7 trophy journey.
Yuffie – All Creation
Limit Break: All Creation
Manual Location: Wutai Pagoda
Yuffie’s All Creation manual is rewarded for completing the Pagoda challenge in Wutai. After the Wutai sidequest, Yuffie can challenge the five-story pagoda. You must fight solo battles against five progressively stronger enemies. Upon conquering the Pagoda, you’ll receive both the Leviathan Summon Materia and the All Creation manual, a valuable double reward for FF7 trophy hunters completing side content.
Cait Sith – Slots
Limit Break: Slots
Manual Location: N/A – Learned by defeating enemies
Cait Sith is unique; he only has two Limit Break levels, not four. His “final” Limit Break, Slots, isn’t obtained via a manual. Instead, simply defeat 80 enemies with Cait Sith to unlock Slots. While Cait Sith might be considered less powerful by some, obtaining his Limit Breaks is straightforward and contributes to overall game completion for trophy purposes.
Vincent – Chaos
Limit Break: Chaos
Manual Location: Lucrecia’s Cave, Waterfall near Nibelheim/North Corel
Vincent’s Chaos manual requires a submarine or a Mountain Chocobo to access a hidden area.
- Submarine or Mountain Chocobo: Acquire either a submarine or a Mountain Chocobo.
- Underwater Tunnel (Submarine): If using a submarine, locate an underwater tunnel on the eastern side of the continent near Nibelheim/North Corel.
- Waterfall Cave: Enter the waterfall in the “lake” area accessible via the tunnel or Chocobo. Vincent must be in your party.
- Lucrecia: Inside, you’ll find Lucrecia. Speak to her.
- Return Later: Leave the cave and fight approximately 10 battles.
- Letter and Manual: Return to the cave. A letter will be left behind, containing the Death Penalty (Vincent’s ultimate weapon) and the Chaos manual.
Obtaining Chaos not only grants Vincent his final Limit Break but also his best weapon, a significant power boost for your party and another step towards FF7 trophy completion.
Cid – Highwind
Limit Break: Highwind
Manual Location: Sunken Gelnika, near Costa del Sol
Cid’s Highwind manual is found within the Sunken Gelnika, a downed Shinra plane accessible via submarine. The Gelnika is located deep underwater near Costa del Sol. Explore the interior of the sunken plane thoroughly; the Highwind manual is relatively easy to find within the Gelnika’s confines. Acquiring Highwind completes your collection of final Limit Breaks, maximizing your offensive capabilities for the endgame and those final FF7 trophies.
Conclusion: Master Limit Breaks and Conquer FF7 Trophies
Unlocking all final Limit Breaks in FF7 is a rewarding journey, enhancing your combat prowess and bringing you closer to full game completion and all those shiny trophies. Follow this guide, explore every corner of Gaia, and unleash the full potential of your party! Happy trophy hunting!
