One of the classic Final Fantasy 7’s defining gameplay features was its Materia system.

This interchangeable magic-equipping feature proved popular enough for Square Enix’s Remake trilogy to recreate it in full.

Your options were relatively limited in Remake, butFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirthhas diversified your options considerably.

Yuffie in her moogle disguise attire with multiple orbs of Materia over here in FF7 Rebirth

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth takes everything you’ve learned in Remake and cranks it up even higher.

If you’re not particularly familiar with the FF7 universe’s Materia, we’ve got you covered.

What Is Materia?

Combat Tips cover image of Cloud Aerith and Tifa celebrating victory

Well, there are two answers, right?

In-universe,Materia is Mako that has crystallized to contain the Lifestream’s essence.

How Do You Get More Materia?

Chakra Materia on Tifa’s Materia and Equipment screen in FF7 Rebirth

Materia can be acquired in a variety of ways.

These are just themost common examples.

Occasionally, you’llfind Materia hidden throughout the world,or earn itas a prize for a minigame.

Phoenix Materia in the Summon Materia screen in FF7 Rebirth

You never quite know when fresh orbs will be yours!

Which Materia Should You Equip?

With so many different kinds of Materia in FF7 Rebirth,plenty of combinations can work to your advantage.

Aerith’s spell screen in FF7 Rebirth

Feature image of Aerith and Tifa in FF7 REbirth

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