Red XIII is known for his quick speed and ability to fill up the ATB gauge in seconds. We have compiled a list of the best Folio upgrades for Red XIII in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth so you can maximize his potential.
Best Folio upgrades for Red XIII in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth (FF7)
If you want to maximize Red XIII’s skills, unlock the Folio upgrades mentioned in this guide. The upgrades chosen below aim to increase Red’s damage output, the speed at which the Limit Break gauge fills up, and the length of Vengeance Mode.
Savage Assault
Savage Assault is a deadly Synergy Skill that allows Red XIII and Cloud to team up and deal a high amount of damage. The amount of damage is great, but the side effect is really what makes this one a winner. After using Savage Assault, Red’s Limit Level will increase.
Considering Red XIII can unleash combos easily due to his speed, he already fills the Limit Break quickly by default. Adding on the Savage Assault makes it possible to access Limit Break level two and three for Red, leading to bigger and stronger attacks.
Hack and Slash
The Hack and Slash Synergy Ability can be used with Yuffie. Red and her team team up to unleash a devastating blow that either automatically pressures or staggers the opponent. Like Savage Assault, Hack and Slash also increases Limit Level after using it.
Out of all the party members in the game, I have had the chance to use the stronger version of Red XIII’s Limit Break attacks more often than others. And I owe all thanks to the two Synergy Abilities mentioned.
Call of the Wild
Call of the Wild is a late-game Synergy Ability that most likely won’t unlock for players until chapters 9 to 11. But once it becomes available, you should unlock it immediately. It’s so great because it allows Red to team up with Aerith to deal an area-of-effect attack on every enemy on the battlefield, helping with crowd control.
Additionally, Call of the Wild has an after-effect that gives Red an attack power boost and staggered time extension. This allows Red to deal more damage for a certain amount of time while keeping the enemy in a staggered state for longer. In other words, it’s a great way to diminish a boss’s health bar.
Enduring Vengeance
Vengeance Mode makes Red XIII truly special, increasing his overall damage and speed. This is why Enduring Vengeance is so helpful since it extends the mode’s length, allowing Red to deal even more damage than he could before unlocking it.
It’s not a small amount either — Enduring Vengeance increases Vengeance Mode by a whopping 20%. This can make all the difference during a challenging boss and will make you never want to take Red out of your main party.
Iron Defense
Since Red XIII is such a valuable teammate, you want to ensure he stays alive as long as possible. You can make this happen through the Iron Defense Synergy Skill, which allows Red to team up with a partner to take a “strong and defensive stance.”
This can be a lifesaver when Red has aggroed enemies, and they have all their attention focused on him. Once that happens, use Iron Defense to reduce the damage he receives tenfold.
Unlock these Folio upgrades as soon as possible, and you’ll turn Red XIII into an absolute monster on the battlefield. Want to improve other party members? Check out our best Folio upgrades for Aerith in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth.
