Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Guide – How to Use Synergies, and All Synergy Abilities and Skills

Synergies are a game-changer in fights and can provide some incredible advantages. Here's how they work and how to unlock them.

One of the big new mechanics in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is Synergies. Though introduced in Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade, the sequel expands on them significantly with Synergy Skills and Synergy Abilities. You gain new Synergies by purchasing Folios from vending machines and bookstores and spending SP to unlock them.

Of course, you also need to level up, increase the Party Level and more to get them all. To use Synergy Skills, press R1 and a corresponding face button. Synergy Abilities require using specific skills and magic to build Synergy (presented as small blue bars next to the character’s portrait in combat).

Each time you use a Synergy Ability, its cost will increase for the duration of that fight. Synergy doesn’t carry over between battles. Here are all the different Synergy Skills and Abilities in the game and what they do.

All Synergy Skills and Abilities

Cloud

Synergy Skills

SkillUsed WithDescription
Ranged BladeBarret, Red XIIIWhen performed with Barret, it becomes Bullet Batter, dealing physical damage. With Red XIII, it turns into Howling Smash and deals magic damage.
Melee BladeTifa, Aerith, Cait Sith, YuffieWhen performed with Tifa or Caith Sith, the skill becomes Power Cleave and causes physical damage. Use it with Aerith or Yuffie, and it turns into Spell Blade for magical damage.
CounterfireAny characterPerform a counter-attack after defending against a ranged attack (including spells).
VoidshatterSephirothMagic attack that’s only available during the prologue.

Synergy Abilities

AbilityUsed WithDescriptionRequired Level
Double HelixSephirothOnly available during the prologue. Executes a double-team attack.N/A
Partners in PainBarretDouble-team attack with Barret that raises the level of Limit Breaks.Party Level 8
Relentless RushTifaPhysical attack with Tifa that deals more damage on a staggered enemy. It also increases the amount of time they remain staggered.Party Level 2
Maelstrom StrikeYuffieDouble-team attack that raises the level of Limit Breaks.Party Level 5
Firework BladeAerithA magical attack fired from range. Raises the level of Limit Breaks.Party Level 2
United RefocusRed XIIIGrants three charges to the ATB gauge for a limited time.Party Level 5
Curiosity’s EndCait SithDouble-team attack that also grants infinite MP for a limited time.Party Level 8

Tifa

Synergy Skills

SkillUsed WithDescription
Leaping StrikesCloud, Red XIII, Barret, Aerith, Yuffie, Cait SithA physical attack that launches Tifa into the air. When used with Red XIII or Cloud, it becomes Soaring Flurry. Using it with Barret, Aerith, Yuffie or Cait Sith turns it into Heavenly Ascent, which starts with an uppercut.
BodyguardRed XIII, BarretCauses your partner to block damage for Tifa.
Slip and SlideAny characterTifa dodges backwards and follows up with a counter-attack. Dodging an attack right before it lands increases the counter-attack’s damage.

Synergy Abilities

AbilityUsed WithDescriptionRequired Level
Synchro CycloneCloudMid-air attack that grants infinite MP for a limited period.Party Level 2
Bestial BarrageRed XIIIDouble-team attack that increases the Limit Break level.Party Level 5
Moogle Dunk ShotCait SithDouble-team attack that increases the level of your Limit Breaks.Party Level 8
United RefocusAerith, Barret, YuffieGrants three charges to the ATB gauge for a limited time.Party Level 2 (Aerith), Party Level 5 (Barret), Party Level 8 (Yuffie)

Barret

Synergy Skills

SkillUsed WithDescription
Friendly FireTifa, Aerith, Cait SithDeals ranged damage.
Mad DashCloud, Red XIII, YuffieBarret executes a charge with his partner following up.
Iron DefenseAny characterReduces damage taken.

Synergy Abilities

AbilityUsed WithDescriptionRequired Level
United RefocusCloud, Red XIIIGrants three charges to the ATB gauge for a limited time.Party Level 2 (both)
Avalanche Two-StepTifaDouble-team attack that deals more damage on staggered enemies while increasing the amount of time they remain staggered.Party Level 2
Arcane BlastAerithRanged attack that deals magical damage and grants infinite MP for a temporary period.Party Level 5
Purrfect ShotCait SithDouble-team attack that gains more attack power when used on a staggered enemy. It also increases the duration they remain staggered.Party Level 8
Ninja CarbineYuffieDouble team attack, which increases the level of Limit Breaks.Party Level 8

Aerith

Synergy Skills

SkillUsed WithDescription
Spellbound BlastTifa, Cait Sith, YuffieCharged attack that deals heavy damage.
Combat SaviorCloud, Barret, Red XIIIAfter activating it, your ally will attack everytime you use regular strikes.
BodyguardAny characterCauses a partner to block damage to Aerith.

Synergy Abilities

AbilityUsed WithDescriptionRequired Level
United RefocusCloud, YuffieGrants three charges to the ATB gauge for a limited time.Party Level 2 (Cloud), Party Level 5 (Yuffie)
Kitty CannonadeCait SithMagic attack, which grants infinite MP for a temporary period.Party Level 8
Planetary RoarRed XIIIArea of effect attack that increases the level of Limit Breaks.Party Level 8
Sweet-and-Sour SalvoBarretRanged attack, which deals more damage on staggered enemies and increases their stagger time.Party Level 5

Red XIII

Synergy Skills

SkillUsed WithDescription
Wild ChargeAny characterCharge into a melee combo that guards against attacks when used.
Phantom FangAny characterSimilar to Slip and Slide, Red XIII will leap back and counter-attack.
Iron DefenseTifa, Aerith, YuffieReduces damage taken, much like Barret’s version of the skill.

Synergy Abilities

AbilityUsed WithDescriptionRequired Level
OverfangBarretDouble-team attack that increases Limit Break levels.Party Level 2
Savage AssaultCloudDouble-team attack, which increases Limit Break levels.Party Level 2
Hack and SlashYuffieDouble-team attack that increases the level of your Limit Breaks.Party Level 5
RingmasterAerithDouble-team attack that deals area-of-effect damage and increased attack power against staggered enemies. It also increases the time they remain staggered.Party Level 5
Call of the WildTifaDouble-team attack, which deals more damage on staggered targets. It also increases the time they remain staggered.Party Level 8
Feline FuryCait SithDouble-team attack, which increases Limit Break levels.Party Level 8

Yuffie

Synergy Skills

SkillUsed WithDescription
Shuriken SyncCloud, Barret, TifaDouble-team attack where Yuffie throws a shuriken, and her partner attacks the target. She can then launch additional attacks.
Ninja BazookaAny characterYuffie dodges an attack and counter-attacks, like Tifa’s Slip and Slide or Red XIII’s Phantom Fang.
FoxflameAerith, Red XIII, Cait SithAn attack which can change its elemental affinity with Elemental Ninjutsu.

Synergy Abilities

AbilityUsed WithDescriptionRequired Level
Halcyon DescentCloudDouble-team attack that deals more damage to staggered enemies while increasing the duration they remain staggered.Party Level 5
Mystic MultiplicationAerithSpecial attack which grants unlimited MP for a limited period.Party Level 8
Cyclonic KickTifaDouble-team attack that has more attack power against staggered enemies and increases their stagger time.Party Level 2
Moogle PinwheelCait SithDouble-team attack that grants unlimited MP for a brief period.Party Level 8
United RefocusBarret, Red XIIIGrants three charges to the ATB gauge for a limited time.Party Level 2 (Barret), Party Level 4 (Red XIII)

Cait Sith

Synergy Skills

SkillUsed WithDescription
Magic MicrophoneCloud, Tifa, YuffieCauses Cait’s partner to attack a targeted enemy.
BodyguardBarret, Aerith, Red XIIIYour partner blocks damage with Cait.
All Out AssaultAny characterExecute a multi-combo attack.

Synergy Abilities

AbilityUsed WithDescriptionRequired Level
Mayhem-Go-AroundBarretDouble-team attack that deals damage in an area and increases Limit Break levels.Party Level 2
SOLDIER Moogle ClassCloudDouble-team attack that increases the level of Limit Breaks.Party Level 2
United RefocusTifa, YuffieGrants three charges to the ATB gauge for a limited time.Party Level 2 (Tifa), Party Level 8 (Yuffie)
Mognificent ShotRed XIIIDouble-team attack that grans infinite MP for a temporary period.Party Level 8
Mega Moogle MashAerithSpecial attack that deals more damage to staggered enemies while increasing the amount of time they remain staggered.Weapon Level 5
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