Weapon Levels work differently in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth than they did in their predecessor.

Here’s how it all breaks down.

There’s considerable depth involved in controlling each of them.

Feature image of Cloud and the rest of the playable party watching Cid’s Tiny Bronco landing

We’ll give you the rundown on all of FF7 Rebirth’s party members right here.

This guide is a work in progress.

Check back soon for more in-depth analysis of each party member!

Sleek Saber in FF7 Rebirth

Cloud Strife

In the tradition of many an RPG protagonist,Cloud is your all-rounderon the battlefield.

Many of Cloud’s Weapon Upgrade abilitiesboost his Punisher Mode to increase its effectiveness.

Give Cloud a couple of Magic Materia orbsto take advantage of his very solid Magic stat.

Cloud Strife looks forward at the camera in Gongaga in FF7 Rebirth

Aerith Gainsborough

Aerith maintains her lore-savvy nature asFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirth’s premier magician.

HerMagic Stat is the highest in the game, exceeding even Cloud’s by a considerable degree.

HerMagic Defenseis above average as well.

Aerith stares mournfully in Gongaga in FF7 Rebirth

Aerith’snon-MP Folio elemental abilitieshave a wide area of effect, adding to her mastery of the magical arts.

Hook anAuto-Cast on Healingto save you from forgetting to have her save you when it counts.

Tifa Lockhart

Tifa is the FF7 Remake trilogy’spremier physical fighter.

Barret in Cosmo Canyon in FF7 Rebirth

Many of Tifa’s abilities synergize well, creatingcombos even beyond what Unbridled Strength can achieve.

We wouldn’t recommend hooking Tifa up with much by way of Magic Materia.

She has thesecond-lowest Magic stat after Barret.

Red XIII with a tear in his eye in the Cosmo Canyon region in FF7 Rebirth

Barret Wallace

Barret is one of Rebirth’stwo best ranged fighters.

But more individually,Barret has the highest HP and Defense stats in the game.

On the other hand, Barret’s Magic is truly dreadful.

Yuffie wields an ice cream cone at Costa del Sol in FF7 Rebirth

Pile on the HP Upsand watch as they grow,pushing Barret’s hit points into absurd territory.

He also hasMagic Defense to rival even Aerith’s, and pretty good Attack and Magic.

Red’sVengeance Modebuilds when he defends.

Cait Sith’s moogle doll spits out a fortune in FF7 Rebirth

After a successful block,use Counterspinto deal gobs of damage.

Vengeance Mode boostsAttack and Speed- he’s a beast.

Give Red someMagic Materiaas well.

Cloud, Barret, Aerith, Tifa, and Red XIII standing near the entrance to Costa del Sol in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth

There’s no wrong way to go, but Fire feels fitting?

That rapidity, in turn, means ample chances for criticals to trigger.

You do want toplay cautiously, keeping Yuffie out of harm’s reachwhenever possible.

Triple-A Games

Her HP isn’t good, nor are her defenses anything to write home about.

We like to make Yuffie our debuffer, withDisempowerment and Binding.

It’s a lot.

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth

There are other, zanier things at Cait Sith’s disposal.

Fortune Tellingrandomly deals small damage, tons of damage, or nothing at all.

But itwallops the enemy hardwhen it has favorable results.

Leveling up is a party in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth.