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Here's a detailed guide for defeating Sephiroth Reborn in "Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth," including requirements, a walkthrough, strategies, and additional tips:

Requirements:

•Location: Fought at the end of Chapter 14 in the Edge of Creation.

•Rewards: Leads directly into the final battle with Sephiroth, crucial for story progression.

•Party Composition: Multiple phases with different characters:

•Phase 1: Cloud solo

•Phase 2: Tifa, Barret, Cait Sith

•Phase 3: Zack

•Phase 4: Red XIII, Barret, Yuffie

•Final Phase: Cloud and Aerith

Materia:

•Fire Materia: Useful in various phases due to Sephiroth's lack of elemental weaknesses.

•Healing Materia: Essential for all phases, especially for survival in solo or duo fights.

•Barrier Materia: To reduce damage from Sephiroth's powerful attacks.

•Assess Materia: To understand his attack patterns and any resistances.

Gear:

•Equip Cloud with the Hardedge for damage or Twin Stinger for Counterstance; Tifa with Mythril Claws for stagger; Zack with his Buster Sword; Red XIII with Mythril Collar; Yuffie with 4-Point Shuriken; Barret with EKG Cannon; Aerith with Guard Stick for magic and healing.

•Gear should focus on high defense and resistance to magic damage.

•Level: Aim for around level 55-60 for a smoother fight, but strategic play can compensate for lower levels.

Detailed Walkthrough:

Phase 1 (Cloud Solo):

1.Attacks: Whisper Vortex, Errant Whisper, Maelstrom, Hell's Gate, Interred Horror

2.Strategy:

3.Focus on Body: Attack the body of Sephiroth Reborn to pressure him. Use Braver or Focused Thrust.

4.Dodge: Constantly dodge the attacks, especially Maelstrom which pushes you back.

5.Climb: After damaging the body, climb Sephiroth's form to reach the head and deal damage.

Phase 2 (Tifa, Barret, Cait Sith - Bahamut Arisen Whisper):

1.Attacks: Flame Breath, Thruster Spin, Umbral Bombardment, Gigaflare

2.Strategy:

3.Dragon First: Focus on defeating Bahamut Arisen Whisper, using Synergy Abilities and elemental spells.

4.Wings: While fighting Bahamut, destroy Sephiroth's wings to prevent healing of the summon.

Phase 3 (Zack Solo):

1.Attacks: Lacryma Deus, Retribution, Interred Horror, Apocalyptic Fire, Zanshin

2.Strategy:

3.Chest: Damage the chest to pressure Sephiroth Reborn. Use Meteor Shots and Synergy Abilities.

4.Dodge: Stay alert for Retribution and Apocalyptic Fire, dodging these when possible.

Phase 4 (Red XIII, Barret, Yuffie):

1.Attacks: Blessing of Calamity, Spirit of Calamity, Swarm

2.Strategy:

3.Core: The core is protected by a barrier; destroy the wings with Yuffie's Ninjutsu to expose it.

4.Elemental Match: Use the opposite element of what the wings are infused with for quick destruction.

Final Phase (Cloud and Aerith):

1.Attacks: Apocalyptic Fire, Hell's Gate, Heartless Angel (reduces HP to 1)

2.Strategy:

3.Healing: Keep Aerith's healing ready for after Heartless Angel.

4.Focus: Hit Sephiroth with your strongest abilities, using Cloud's Punisher Mode for counters and Aerith for magic and support.

5.Limit Breaks: Use these when Sephiroth is staggered or low on health for maximum damage.

Strategies:

•Elemental Attacks: While Sephiroth Reborn isn't weak to elements, using Fire can still deal good damage.

•Stagger Management: Pressure by hitting weak points or during specific attack patterns. Cloud’s Focused Thrust, Tifa’s combos, and Zack's charged attacks help stagger.

•Defensive Play: Use Barrier or Manawall to survive long enough to heal post-Heartless Angel.

•Synergy Abilities: Use these in multi-character phases to deal with both the boss and its summons.

Tips:

•ATB Management: Conserve ATB for abilities in solo phases, use them for spells or healing in duo or trio phases.

•MP Management: On Hard Mode, use MP Absorption or be very selective with spells.

•Positioning: Always be on the move to dodge area attacks or to position for optimal attacks.

•Limit Breaks: Save for when Sephiroth is staggered or in the final phase for a powerful finish.

•Hard Mode: Equip Fire Materia with Elemental on weapons, use Barrier and Manawall strategically.

•Summoning: If possible, summon during the final phase for a significant impact.

•Character Synergy: Each character's unique abilities should be used to complement the others, especially in multi-character phases.