All Weapons in Final Fantasy 7 Remake

Final Fantasy 7 Remake is a reinvention of the original RPG. But instead of just cycling through weapons as you get better ones, every weapon remains useful throughout the game. This is thanks to the weapon upgrade system, which gives each weapon unique abilities and customizable Materia slots. Square Enix also gave each weapon a special ability that can be permanently learned by using it enough, which means we can build each character with different combat styles.

Each weapon in #FinalFantasy VII Remake has its own unique abilities, as seen here with Cloud using Focused Thrust thanks to the Buster Sword. #FF7R pic.twitter.com/BB5XFR9ZyE

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In the base version of Final Fantasy 7 Remake, Cloud, Barret, Tifa, and Aerith each have six unique weapons to collect throughout the game. The Intergrade version also adds weapons for Yuffie through the INTERmission DLC. Let’s take a look at the complete list of every weapon available in Final Fantasy 7 Remake, including where to find each one, the weapon ability it has, and everything you need to know.

All Weapons for Cloud in Final Fantasy 7 Remake

Cloud has a ton of weapon options. You can choose to focus on physical damage, magic power, and utility. Some focus on raw offense, while others have strong Materia compatibility and defensive options.

WeaponAbilityKey FeaturesHow to Obtain

Buster Sword	Focused Thrust	Balanced physical and magical stats; iconic starter weapon	Starting weapon
Iron Blade	Triple Slash	Strong magic growth and defensive upgrades	Obtained during Chapter 3: Home Sweet Slum / A Job for the Neighborhood Watch
Nail Bat	Disorder	High critical-hit potential and physical damage focus	Reward from the Chapter 8 side quest chain beginning with Kids on Patrol
Hardedge	Infinity’s End	Highest physical attack-oriented weapon for Cloud	Purchase from the Wall Market weapon shop in Chapter 9 (2,000 Gil)
Mythril Saber	Blade Burst	Excellent magic attack and spellcasting build option	Purchase from Wall Market weapon shop during Chapter 14 (3,000 Gil)
Twin Stinger	Counterstance	Well-rounded stats with strong Materia slot growth	Found in a chest during Chapter 17: Find the Others

The Hardedge is generally considered Cloud’s strongest physical damage weapon, while the Mythril Saber excels in magic-focused builds. The Twin Stinger is often favored for endgame play because of its versatility and strong upgrade paths.

All Weapons for Barret in Final Fantasy 7 Remake

Barret specializes in ranged combat, though some of his later weapons allow him to function as a close-range tank or bruiser.

WeaponAbilityKey FeaturesHow to Obtain

Gatling Gun	Focused Shot	Balanced starter weapon with solid ranged damage	Starting weapon
Light Machine Gun	Lifesaver	Defensive weapon focused on tanking and support	Obtained automatically at the end of Chapter 6
Big Bertha	Maximum Fury	Heavy-hitting ranged weapon with strong attack stats	Purchase from the Sector 7 Slums weapon shop during Chapter 13
Steel Pincers	Charging Uppercut	Melee-oriented weapon with increased magic potential	Buy from the Moogle Emporium for 7 Moogle Medals
Wrecking Ball	Smackdown	Powerful close-range weapon with high physical damage	Reward for completing Subterranean Menace in Chapter 14
EKG Cannon	Point Blank	Magic-focused firearm with excellent spellcasting potential	Purchase from Hart in Chapter 16 for 10,000 Gil

Players looking to maximize ranged damage often favor Big Bertha, while the EKG Cannon provides one of Barret’s strongest magic-focused builds. The Light Machine Gun remains a popular support option thanks to the Lifesaver ability.

All Weapons for Tifa in Final Fantasy 7 Remake

Tifa’s weapons enhance her fast-paced melee combat style. Many of her abilities help increase stagger damage or build pressure on enemies.

WeaponAbilityKey FeaturesHow to Obtain

Leather Gloves	Divekick	Balanced starter weapon	Starting weapon
Metal Knuckles	Overpower	Extremely high physical attack power	Earned after defeating the Crab Warden in Chapter 5
Sonic Strikers	Focused Strike	Excellent Materia slot growth and stagger utility	Found in a chest during Chapter 7
Feathered Gloves	Starshower	Balanced offensive weapon with useful upgrades	Found in a chest during Chapter 10
Mythril Claws	Chi Trap	Magic-oriented weapon for hybrid builds	Earned after defeating the Chapter 13 boss
Purple Pain	True Strike	Strong critical-hit and stagger-focused upgrades	Found in Chapter 16 while controlling Tifa in the Shinra Building

The Metal Knuckles offer some of Tifa’s highest raw attack power, making them ideal for aggressive melee builds. Meanwhile, Purple Pain is highly valued because of its synergy with stagger damage, one of Tifa’s greatest strengths in combat.

All Weapons for Aerith in Final Fantasy 7 Remake

Aerith serves as the party’s primary mage and support character. Most of her weapons focus on improving magic power and providing utility abilities.

WeaponAbilityKey FeaturesHow to Obtain

Guard Stick	Arcane Ward	Excellent support weapon and starter staff	Starting weapon
Silver Staff	Sorcerous Storm	Strong magic weapon available early	Purchase from the Moogle Emporium for 2 Moogle Medals
Arcane Scepter	Fleeting Familiar	Great Materia setup and magic utility	Reward from either A Dynamite Body or Shears’ Counterattack in Chapter 9
Mythril Rod	Ray of Judgment	Aerith’s strongest magic-focused weapon	Found in a chest during Chapter 11
Bladed Staff	Lustrous Shield	Defensive utility weapon with balanced stats	Steal from Eligor during Chapter 11
Reinforced Staff	ATB Ward	Powerful support weapon that boosts party utility	Found in a chest during Chapter 17

The Mythril Rod boasts Aerith’s highest magical potential and is a favorite for offensive spellcasting builds. The Reinforced Staff is often used in support-focused setups thanks to the powerful ATB Ward ability.

All Weapons for Yuffie in Final Fantasy 7 Remake INTERmission

Yuffie joins the roster in the INTERmission DLC included with Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade. Her weapons focus on mobility, ninjutsu, and ranged combat.

WeaponAbilityKey FeaturesHow to Obtain

4-Point Shuriken	Elemental Ninjutsu	Balanced starter weapon	Starting weapon
Boomerang	Brumal Form	Magic-oriented weapon with strong versatility	Found in the Sector 7 Clinic during Esteemed Avalanche Colleagues or purchased after saving Zhijie
Steel Reaper	Banishment	Physical damage-focused weapon	Found in a storage depot during Double Back
Cacstar	Cactuar Caper	Specialty DLC weapon with unique stats	DLC bonus weapon

The Steel Reaper excels at physical damage builds, while the Boomerang offers stronger magical scaling. The Cacstar serves as a novelty weapon with a unique stat distribution.

How Weapon Abilities Work in Final Fantasy 7 Remake

Every weapon in Final Fantasy 7 Remake includes a unique weapon ability. Characters can use these abilities while the weapon is equipped, and repeated use increases proficiency. Once proficiency reaches 100%, the ability becomes permanently available regardless of which weapon is equipped.

This makes it so that you’ll want to collect and experiment with every weapon instead of sticking to a single one throughout the game. Learning all weapon abilities is also required for the Weapons Expert trophy.

In addition to abilities, weapons can be upgraded using SP (Skill Points). As weapon levels increase, new upgrade cores unlock additional stats, passive bonuses, and Materia slots. By the later stages of the game, every weapon can become viable depending on the build you want to create.

Final Fantasy 7 Remake has a ton of weapons across the main game and INTERmission DLC, and each one offers a unique ability and upgrade path. Which one is your favorite weapon for every character? Let us know in the comments!