This is a guide to beating the Boss Rufus in the game Final Fantasy VII Rebirth. This article explains Rufus’s attack patterns, weaknesses, and tips and strategies for defeating him on both Normal and Hard Mode.
How to Beat Rufus in Final Fantasy VII Rebirth (FF7R)
Watch the Ability Names
Unlike other Bosses which use a variety of unnamed attacks that are difficult to predict and handle, Rufus and Darkstar give you an advantage of preceding almost all of their attacks with an Ability name. So long as you’re aware of what each of these Abilities’ effects are, you can get ready in advance and handle the attacks as they come.
Avoid Magic Attacks on Rufus
Rufus has a Lesser Resistance to Magic Attacks, meaning that you won’t get much bang for your MP when you hit him with your expensive Spells. On the other hand, Darkstar will take standard damage from Magic attacks, so you could focus your Spells on Darkstar instead, or opt to spend your MP on Haste, allowing you to use Counterstance with greater frequency.
Use Counterstance against Darkstar
As all of Darkstar’s attacks are melee attacks, which largely give you the benefit of showing the Ability name beforehand, the Counterstance Ability of Twin Stinger will come greatly in handy. Simply wait until an Ability name appears above Darkstar’s head and use Counterstance to hit back for heavy damage.
Break Darkstar’s Link With Triple Slash
Darkstar is also linked to Rufus throughout the fight, allowing them to use combination attacks. Targeting Darkstar with Cloud’s Triple Slash will quickly break the link, preventing them from comboing you. Darkstar should be your first target to push Rufus into the easier phase 3.
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