Virtual Sephiroth: How to parry Shadowy Chains EVERY TIME! - FF7 REBIRTH

Loadout

Barret

Gatling Gun
Hades Armlet
Fortitude Ring

🟣HP Up 🟣Steadfast Block 🟣Precision Defense Focus 🟢Revival 🟣ATB Assist 🟣Skill Master 🔴Any

🔵🟢Elemental+Fire 🔵🟢Swiftcast+Lightning and Wind 🟣MP Up 🟡Prayer 🟣Vitality Up

🔴Unflinching Overcharge 🟢ATB Charge Rate Up 🔴Overcharge Protection 🔵Max HP +200

Aerith

Ceremonial Staff
Cetran Bracer
Enchanted Ring (can opt for Barret's Fortitude Ring for extra base survivability, and give him a Genji Ring instead)

🟣HP Up 🟣Precision Defense Focus 🟣Steadfast Block 🟣First Strike 🔴Phoenix

🔵🟢Elemental+Fire and Ice 🔵🟢Magnify+Barrier 🔵🟢Magnify+Time 🟡Prayer 🟢Revival

🔴Altruistic Buff Up 🔴Altruistic Buff Up 🔴Soul Harvest 🟢Reprieve

Tifa

Kaiser Knuckles
Cetran Armlet
Enhanced Karmic Cowl

🟣HP Up 🟣Steadfast Block 🟣Precision Defense Focus 🟣ATB Stagger 🟣First Strike 🟣Strength Up 🔴Odin

🔵🟢Elemental+Fire 🔵🟢Magnify+Healing 🟢Poison and Petrify 🟡ATB Boost 🟡Enemy Skill 🟢Revival

🟡Concentration 🔵Max HP +200 🔴Enhanced Magic Guard 🔴Enemy Parts Damage Up

[aethertruck]

This video is an excerpt from a much more comprehensive guide which includes my build analysis and a detailed Gilgamesh encounter. Link:

[R_C]

The time slow tip is actually goated. Helped me so much on my runs.

[fable]

If you have a character far away from Sephiroth when he starts Octoslash, like Barret here, you can switch to them and use a Synergy skill (R1 + Button) to teleport any unchained character right next to them and out of harm's way. It works as long as the character in question isn't in hitstun or a named attack animation.

[xeronic]

This block method saved me. One of the most unfair boss fights i've seen in quite some time. Not only should you not be shadow chained for so long if you get hit with it, but you should be able to esuna or something out of it. Maybe even break the shadowbinds if you parry one. Theres absolutely no reason why it should last 2-3 minutes and an eventual death just because you have bad parry timing. When i did this challenge, i fucked up when he was about 65%, had Aerith stunned (main dmg dealer) and yuffie was dead. Luckily i parried 3 shadowbinds in a row with Barret, had 2 ATBS, so i raised Yuffie, then casted manawall. Aerith was luckily at Full health and almost died. By then, i switched to yuffie, got a heal off, switched back to barret to go on the defense again. I parried a few more times to get 2 ATBs, fully healed, and then slowly got him past 50%. After that, it was smooth sailing.. but my butt was clenched during that 15%.. lol

[Ultinarok]

Great tip! This move will be the bane of many players since it ends such an arduous run of battles, so this should be passed around. Not to mention it helps coach people to be more confident trying to block enemy hits.

[mc-ckdx]

Excellent breakdown on shadowychains! This was the run killer and i just got lucky when i managed it. Wish i knew the timing and trick back then. I appreciate the detailed breakdownand explanation on mechanics.

[darklightjg]

I got to this fight ONCE after several days trying to beat the other summons before it. Once I died, I immediately came here to find out how this stupid move operates because I am NOT about to spend 15-20 mins of obnoxious fights each time leading up to this just for a CHANCE to figure out how to defend against it. It was really uncalled for how they designed this.

[darrenhorgan]

Seriously man, this worked like a charm. Got it the second time round with your technique. Thank you for explaining your method in a clear and concise manner and taking your time with the instructions. Thanks again.

[scottwhite]

Man, this gave me the A-ha moment I’ve been looking for! I really appreciate the breakdown here, finally cleared up the timing for me and got it locked down this morning! Cheers!

[diretoaospontos-victorbarb]

Man I love you! Just made it through Sephiroth like this, even though it took me like 20 minutes on him 😂

I was stuck for a week, really works!

[AMFX]

Barrier will keep everyone alive even after octaslash

[ReggieSanchez]

I was able to beat him with this method. Thanks.

Patience is key.

[ZeekeXIV]

Dude, just thought you should know you helped another person finish this BS. Once I finally started parrying Shadowy Chains, this fight was nothing.

For those that are still having issues, it looks like once you get Sephiroth to change his elemental affinity (around half health), he doesn't use Shadowy Chains as much and leans more on strong magic. He's gonna start with Firaga, so if you have Elemental-Fire in your armor, you've basically won the fight.

Just keep at it! If I can do it, everyone can.

Thanks again, Aethertruck! I think you're the only one that spent time talking about how to deal with Shadowy Chains. You're GOAT'd for that. Subbed.

[Habana-Seven]

Just beated at second try, saved the game and inmediatly went here to say how much i love you. THANKS!!

[EricEME]

Sir, your video helped me get better at just perfect parrying his moves without the stop and start with the attack screen. Thanks for pointing out what I need to look for! I had trouble with Seph a bit yesterday and then watched your video. This morning, I beat the entire Rulers of the Outers Worlds on my first attempt. I had him focus on me with Tifa the whole time while Barrett and Aerith were tied up by chains. Perfect parried every single Shadowy Chains with Tifa except for one. Liked the video, 🍻 cheers! For anyone struggling with Seph, you for sure need to perfect party him just to build up his stagger meter. It’s a bit of a waiting game, just stay patient and keep on him when you get the chance.

[RocktoberPR]

Props to you for taking the time and actually practicing how to counter all his moves. I could never bother to try to counter those shadowy chains since Octoslash is so devastating and having to redo that long gauntlet from the start takes so long so I wasnt motivated to test what works and what doesn't and instead just cheesed my way out with atb ward.

[asatowolfe]

Wow, I dont know why it never occurred to me to use the Tactic Menu to slow down animations to time parry attacks. I've been timing everything at full speed my past 180 hours' worth of gameplay. Between that and knowing his foot faces the target, this is gonna help me so much when I go back into this. Thanks!

[forwardnback]

AMAZING GUIDE THANK YOU

the parry tech saved my run and got the clear! Thanks for the video!

[AslanisJc]

Wild that he moves so fast you can use the slowdown screen to track him.

[urboycorey]

Hope this video gets the attention it deserves. I resigned myself to not being able to beat Outer Worlds because I didn’t want to do the Brumal Form spam. After banging my head against the wall for weeks, someone sent me this and wow, unbelievably helpful. And doesn’t feel cheesy. Salute to you sir