In Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, they return with more unique combinations than ever before.

These Materia strategies work for both the PS5 Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth release and the recent PC port.

Barret is also a good choice, since most of his abilities only require two ATB charges.

Cloud uses the Time Materia, causing various gears to spin around him.

Still, in the early game, Auto-Cast is great.

When linked with another Materia, it’ll double the AP that those Materia earn from battles.

Equip it as much as possible for a smooth leveling up process.

Cloud roasts an enemy with fire in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth.

Tifa prepares to use a Thunder spell during combat in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth.

Red XIII readies a Bio spell against Quetzalcoatl in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth.

Cloud unleashes fire-infused sword strikes in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth’s combat.

Red XIII casts Haste in an ongoing battle in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth.

Cloud shoots multiple enemies with lightning bolts in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth.

A close-up of Barrett from Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, holding his arm cannon forwards.

Aerith casts a spell and is surrounded by crackling light in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth.

Using the Assess Materia against the enemy Quetzalcoatl in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth reveals a wealth of information.

The in-game menu description for the AP Up Materia in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth.