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Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth’s Chocobo Racing mini-game is one of the top attractions at the Gold Saucer, allowing participants to bet on racing Chocobos or pit their own Chocobo against others in an intense race to the finish. You can use each of the Chocobos you’ve befriended in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth in races, allowing you to take advantage of their unique stats to pick the best Chocobo for each challenge.
You can improve your Chocobo’s stats by equipping specialized Chocobo gear which affects its attributes, improving its performance in Chocobo races. Chocobo gear can be equipped at a Chocoboutiques and at the Gold Saucer’s Chocobo Square. Here’s where you can find each of the available Chocobo gear pieces and full sets in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth.
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Where to Get Chocobo Gear in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth
The majority of the Chocobo gear items in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth can be purchased from Tack Shops, located within Chocobo Ranches, once certain unlocking conditions have been met. These gear pieces are purchased using Golden Plumes, an exclusive and limited currency in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth. You will earn Golden Plumes by completing Chocobo-related tasks in each region, including unlocking that region’s exclusive Chocobo and by visiting and activating its Chocobo Stops.
Each region’s Tack Shop features a unique set of Chocobo Gear you can purchase. The sets are comprised of three gear pieces: a headpiece, a chestpiece, and a set of greaves. Each piece features a specific effect that affects the equipped Chocobo’s performance in Chocobo Racing. Outside of racing, these items offer no effects and are purely cosmetic. You can mix and match these gear pieces to best equip your Chocobo for specific challenges they’ll face in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth's Gold Saucer.
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Here are the locations of all Chocobo gear items used for dressing up your Chocobo and improving its stats to win Chocobo Races in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth. Not every Chocobo gear piece can be purchased outright upon unlocking a Ranch’s Tack Shop. Instead, the opportunity to purchase certain items and gear sets must be unlocked by completing side quests and objectives, which have been detailed below.
Most Chocobo gear sets will become available at all previously visited Tack Shops after visiting the main Tack Shop where they're sold. However, the prices stay the same at all locations, so we've listed only the first place where you can buy each Chocobo gear item.
All Chocobo Head Gear Equipment Locations
Gear | Effect | Where to Get It | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
Debonair Hat | Inspired by Greatness: Dramatically increases all attributes when near the 1st-place Chocobo. | Reward for 1st Place in The Coeurl Championship - Grade 3 Chocobo Race (Chapter 8). | N/A |
Gi Headdress | Comeback Kid: Dramatically increases all attributes if placed 7th or lower heading into the final lap. | Esther's Tack Shop in Corel Prison (Chapter 8). | 1 Sylkis Greens |
Hyperion’s Helm | Strong Finish: Enhances all abilities upon entering the final lap. | Reward for 1st Place in The Odin Straights - Grade 2 Chocobo Race (Chapter 12). | N/A |
Merc Cap | Mimicry: Randomly replaces your current ability with a different one you possess. | Complete the side quest "Odd Job: The Hardest Sell" (Chapter 4). Quest chain starts at the Crow’s Nest in Junon. | N/A |
Mystical Headdress | Leg Up: Increases strength. | Cosmo Canyon region Chocobo Ranch's Tack Shop. | 4 Golden Plumes |
Rodeo Hat | Heavyweight: Increases weight. | Corel region Chocobo Ranch's Tack Shop. | 3 Golden Plumes |
Saurian Helm | Smart Birdie: Increase sintelligence. | Nibel region Chocobo Ranch's Tack Shop. | 4 Golden Plumes |
Scorpion Helmet | Giddyup: Increases acceleration. | Junon region Chocobo Ranch's Tack Shop. | 3 Golden Plumes |
Shinra Avian Helmet | High Speed: Increases speed. | Grasslands region Chocobo Ranch's Tack Shop. | 2 Golden Plumes |
Treasure Hunter Visor | Quick Turn: Increases cornering. | Gongaga region Chocobo Ranch's Tack Shop. | 3 Golden Plumes |
Tropical Visor | Determination: Slightly increases speed for a few seconds after being passed. | Complete the side quest "Rendezvous" (Chapter 7). Quest chain starts at Costa del Sol Community Noticeboard. | N/A |
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All Chocobo Chest Gear Equipment Locations
Gear | Effect | Where to Get It | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
Debonair Waistcoat | Timely Rescue: Lessen the time it takes moogles to rescue you from going out of bounds. | Reward for 1st Place in The Behemoth Grand Prix - Grade 3 Chocobo Race (Chapter 8+). | N/A |
Gi Cloak | Damage Control: Lessen how much you slow down when damaged. | Esther's Tack Shop in Corel Prison (Chapter 8). | 1 Sylkis Greens |
Hyperion’s Armor | Final Push: Increase speed during the last lap. | Reward for 1st Place in The Alexander Siege - Grade 2 Chocobo Race (Chapter 12). | N/A |
Merc Overalls | Late Bloomer: Increase speed proportionate to distance from the 1st Place Chocobo during the last lap. | Complete the side quest "Odd Job: The Hardest Sell" (Chapter 4). Quest chain starts at the Crow’s Nest in Junon. | N/A |
Mystical Neckwrap | Victory Lap: Slightly increase speed if in 1st Place heading into the final lap. | Cosmo Canyon region Chocobo Ranch's Tack Shop. | 4 Golden Plumes |
Rodeo Poncho | Trump Card: Gain a dash charge upon entering the final lap, unless your charges are full. | Corel region Chocobo Ranch's Tack Shop. | 3 Golden Plumes |
Saurian Armor | Back of the Pack: Slightly increase speed if placed 7th or lower. | Nibel region Chocobo Ranch's Tack Shop. | 4 Golden Plumes |
Scorpion Breastplate | Dash More: Increase your number of dash charges by one. | Junon region Chocobo Ranch's Tack Shop. | 3 Golden Plumes |
Shinra Avian Breastplate | Like a Flash: Increase the chance of dashing out of the gate, and increase speed on success. | Grasslands region Chocobo Ranch's Tack Shop. | 2 Golden Plumes |
Treasure Hunter Saddle | Head Start: Start races with part of the ability gauge filled. | Gongaga region Chocobo Ranch's Tack Shop. | 3 Golden Plumes |
Tropical Shawl | Curator: Increase the efficacy of items picked up. | Complete the side quest "Rendezvous" (Chapter 7). Quest chain starts at Costa del Sol Community Noticeboard. | N/A |
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All Chocobo Foot Gear Equipment
Gear | Effect | Where to Get It | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
Debonair Anklets | End in Sight: Dramatically increase speed when you are about to finish a race. | Reward for 1st Place in The Ultimate Stakes - Grade 3 Chocobo Race (Chapter 8+). | N/A |
Gi Legwraps | Dash Sooner: Start races with one dash already available. | Esther's Tack Shop in Corel Prison (Chapter 8). | |
Hyperion’s Shin Guards | Dash Longer: Increase dash duration. | Reward for 1st Place in Phoenix Trial - Grade 2 Chocobo Race (Chapter 12). | N/A |
Merc Legwraps | Panel Pro: Increase the effect of dash panels. | Complete the side quest "Odd Job: The Hardest Sell" (Chapter 4). Quest chain starts at the Crow’s Nest in Junon. | N/A |
Mystical Ankles | Sprinter: Increase speed and acceleration on straightaways. | Cosmo Canyon region Chocobo Ranch's Tack Shop. | 4 Golden Plumes |
Rodeo Legwraps | Master Drifter: Increase drift duration and speed. | Corel region Chocobo Ranch's Tack Shop. | 3 Golden Plumes |
Saurian Greaves | Fish in Water: Reduce how much you slow down when running on water. | Nibel region Chocobo Ranch's Tack Shop. | 4 Golden Plumes |
Scorpion Greaves | Roughrider: Reduce how much you slow down when you leave the track. | Junon region Chocobo Ranch's Tack Shop. | 3 Golden Plumes |
Shinra Avian Greaves | Dash Faster :Increase dash speed. | Grasslands region Chocobo Ranch's Tack Shop. | 2 Golden Plumes |
Treasure Hunter Gaiters | Mountain Climber: Increase speed while running on inclines. | Gongaga region Chocobo Ranch's Tack Shop. | 3 Golden Plumes |
Tropical Anklets | Catch Up :Temporarily increase speed dramatically after recovering from going out of bounds or crashing. | Complete the side quest "Rendezvous" (Chapter 7). Quest chain starts at Costa del Sol Community Noticeboard. | N/A |
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth
- Franchise
- Final Fantasy
- Platform(s)
- PlayStation 5
- Released
- February 29, 2024
- Developer(s)
- Square Enix
- Publisher(s)
- Square Enix
- Genre(s)
- RPG
- ESRB
- T For Teen Due To Blood, Language, Mild Suggestive Themes, Use of Alcohol and Tobacco, Violence
- How Long To Beat
- 40 Hours
- Metascore
- 93
