Red XIII is one such character, having joined the party in Remake but not being controllable in combat.
Eliminate your foes with Masamune and the intimidating presence of Sephiroth himself.
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We’ve updated this article to reflect the full game’s details.
Triangle (Single Press)
Pressing ‘Triangle’ will have Red XIII enter Vengeance Mode.
Owing to his quadrupedal form, Red XIII moves fast but also dodges quickly and far.
This makes him quite evasive, letting him target another enemy and reposition himself with ease.
It is filled by taking damage while blocking.
Many of Red XIII’s abilities, such asSentinel Stance, are built around his Vengeance mode.
Higher level Limits can be used by increasing your Limit level through Synergy Abilities during combat.
Vengeance Mode
While being evasive, Red XIII can also function as a tank.
First and foremost,Vengeance Mode is filled by taking damage while blocking.
Another important part of Red XIII’s blocking is the ability to counterattack.
Vengeance Mode can be activated no matter how much the actual gauge is filled.
However, it will last longer the more the gauge is filled.
During Vengeance Mode, Red XIII gains increased speed and damage.
In this way, Vengeance Mode becomes self-sufficient with proper use.
Using Siphon Fang during a dodge will instead trigger a weaker but faster version of the move.
More can be found in purple chests in the world, as well as during certain story moments.
Weapon
Ability
Proficiency Bonus
Mythril Collar
Stardust Ray
Strike two or more enemies.
Renegade’s Collar
Crescent Claw
Finish off an enemy.
Silver Collar
Chilling Roar
Exploit an enemy’s weakness.
Amethyst Collar
Supernal Fervor
Activate on a three-person party.
Golden Collar
Watcher’s Respite
Activate when the Vengeance gauge is full.
View the table below for even more information on each of his Abilities.
This can also hit enemies that are already in the air and drag them down with Red XIII.
Sentinel Stance
Sentinel Stance has Red XIII take on a defensive posture, locking him in place.
He takes massively reduced damage during this while also filling the Vengeance Mode gauge more quickly.
It takes a while to execute as well as uses up two ATB charges.
This move has Red XIII slash at a single enemy with his claws.
This ability has Red XIII surround himself with piercing icicles that deal an ice-element counterattack to whoever strikes him.
This fills the Vengeance gauge without needing to block.
This ability has Red XIII to grant Haste to all party members.
However, it can only be activated during Vengeance Mode and requires two ATB bars.
This ability drains the Vengeance Gauge to heal all party members.
The amount in the Vengeance gauge determines how much HP is restored.
This ability drains the Vengeance gauge to fill the ATB of Red XIII and his party members.
The amount given is directly proportionate to how filled the Vengeance gauge was.
This ability has Red XIII unleash a potentially devastating strike against a single enemy.
The lower Red’s HP is, the higher the damage dealt by the ability is.
This can only be used during Vengeance Mode and costs two ATB bars.
This is achieved wonderfully for thematic weight but also offers unique combat opportunities befitting each character.
So ensure to take great advantage of them!
Dodging with the right timing has you unleash a counterattack.
Synergy Skills are those accessed by blocking and are free of charge.
This raises their limit levels.
This raises their limit levels.
This increases the length and potency of already staggered enemies.
This raises their limit levels.
This grants them temporary unlimited MP.
