The theme of bonds between friends is central to Final Fantasy 7: Rebirth, and it has a significant impact on gameplay. By cultivating strong relationships between Cloud and the entire ensemble of characters, players can unlock powerful new moves for each pair and even consider them as potential partners for a date later in the game.
In contrast to other games, there is no gift-giving mechanic to enhance bonds in Final Fantasy 7: Rebirth. This means players must put in more effort to build trust among the characters. While Cloud may initially appear to be a loner, players can assist him in forming friendships with all his companions by following these strategies.
How to increase character bonds
As players explore various towns during the story, they can gauge each party member’s view of Cloud through a small emoji above their heads. The happier the emoji looks, the stronger the bond with that character. While initial bonds start at a low level, there are plenty of ways to enhance them all to the highest level.
Step 1: Side quests have the most significant impact on character bonds. Completing side quests that focus on a particular party member will improve the bond with that character. The introductory scene of each quest will reveal the associated character.
Step 2: Engage with party members while idling in a town to interact and potentially boost their bond levels. Players have the opportunity to respond or comment on what the characters say, and selecting an answer that aligns with the character’s preferences can enhance the bond.
Step 3: When players unlock a Synergy Attack with a character and use it in combat for the first time, they will receive a bond boost with that character.
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