How To Build Pressure and Stagger Enemies In Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth

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Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth takes players on a breathtaking journey around the world. In the very first chapter, players will get the opportunity to explore Nibelheim, which is home to Cloud and Tifa. It gives players a taste of what they can expect from the other chapters in the game.

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth's Chapter 1 also introduces players to various combat mechanics and helps them understand how to use them. Many of them are related to combat, which is highly important in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth. One of the things that players need to pay extra attention to is pressure and stagger. In case you skipped the tutorial, this guide will provide you with everything that you need to know about pressure and stagger in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth.

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: How To Skip Chapter 1 (Nibelheim)

Players who want to skip Nibelheim in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth can do so by consulting this guide.

How To Pressure In Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth

While fighting enemies in the game, you may have noticed that they have pretty high HP. This can be a problem if you are underleved and don't have the proper equipment. However, there is an easy way to circumvent this problem. As you attack an enemy, you will see a separate bar appear below their health. Keep attacking; after you hit a certain damage threshold, the word Pressured should appear. This means that the enemy is being hit hard or that you are exploiting its weakness. A pressured enemy will get staggered quickly.

The next question is, how can you learn an enemy's weakness? It's rather simple.

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: How To Pressure Enemies

All players need to do is use the Assess ability on an opponent, and it will reveal all the weaknesses and resistances. So, the next time you fight the same enemy, use magic and skills that target their weaknesses.

How To Stagger In Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth How To Stagger Enemies

Staggering an enemy is, quite frankly, the best way to take them down. In order to stagger a foe in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, players will have to fill the orange bar that appears below their health. Players need to keep attacking the enemy till the bar is full, after which the enemy falls and becomes defenseless.

Players will also notice a multiplier below the enemy's health, which symbolizes that it is taking extra damage.

Use this opportunity to use your ATB skills and other abilities. The enemy's HP will go down quicker, allowing you to secure a victory in a short period of time. Like with pressure, the best way to stagger an enemy is by Assessing their vulnerabilities and targeting them.