Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: Barret Romance Guide
To successfully romance Barret in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, follow this step-by-step guide!
Fans can pursue a romantic relationship with Barret Wallace and experience a special date with him at the iconic Gold Saucer in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth.
Use this guide to maximize affection with Barret through chosen dialogue choices and side quests.
Barret Romance Guide in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth
Barret is only available as a date candidate during Chapter 12 at the Gold Saucer. Earlier in the story, Chapter 8 focuses on his personal arc, so he cannot be selected for the first date opportunity.
Best Dialogue Options with Barret
You can raise Barret’s affection level by selecting positive dialogue options at certain key points in the game.
Please note that ✓ symbol means it is the best answer, 〇 means it’s a good answer, and X is a bad answer.
Chapter 2 – Kalm Village
| Dialogue Choices | Results |
| No time soon then. | X |
| First one’ll taste good. | 〇 |
| First one’s on me. | ✓ |
Chapter 4 – Sea Dragon Square
| Dialogue Choices | Results |
| Your autograph | ✓ |
| Those Shinra bounties | X |
| To join Avalanche | 〇 |
Chapter 6 – Costa del Sol
| Dialogue Choices | Results |
| You tried. That’s all that matters | ✓ |
| Can’t save everyone | X |
| This is on Hojo | 〇 |
Chapter 9 – Gongaga Village
| Dialogue Choices | Results |
| Mushrooms. | ✓ |
| Onions. | 〇 |
| Black milly? Red shelly? | X |
Chapter 10 – Cosmo Canyon
| Dialogue Choices | Results |
| No, we fight. | ✓ |
| Maybe you’ll learn something. | 〇 |
| What do you wanna do? | X |
Chapter 11 – Nibelheim
| Dialogue Choices | Results |
| Hell yeah you’re right. Screw them. | ✓ |
| I wanna know why they put the robes here. | 〇 |
| Not much we can do. | X |
Complete Side Quests with Barret
Completing relationship-boosting side jobs like “Escape from Endless Writer’s Block” and “The Pursuit of Perfection” also helps raise Barret’s fondness for Cloud.
| Side Quest | Rewards |
| Escape from Endless Writer’s Block | – Relationship up with Barret – Crescent Moon Charm – Party EXP +10 – Player EXP |
| The Pursuit of Perfection | – Relationship up with Barett – Fafnir Rifle – Party EXP +10 – Player EXP |
| When Words Won’t Do | – Relationship up with Barett – Mythril Ore x3 – Ruby x2 – Sharpshooter’s Companion Vol. I – Party EXP +10 – Player EXP |
| Lifeline in Peril | – Relationship up with Barett – 3000 Gil – Party EXP +10 – Player EXP |
| Missing: Mr. Birdie | – Relationship up with Barett – Level Boost Masteria – Party EXP +10 – Player EXP |
Use Synergy Skills with Barret
| Synergy Skill | Description |
| Spell Blade | – Character: Cloud and Barret – Skill Type: Ranged Physical – Collaborate with your teammate to execute a series of three ranged physical attacks. This skill can be performed even while mid-air. |
The first time Cloud and Barret do cooperative moves like Bullet Batter in battle, his affection also goes up a little.
Gold Saucer Date with Barret
Barret can accompany Cloud on a date during Chapter 12 at the Gold Saucer if he has the highest relationship level wit.
Aim for maximum fondness to get Barret’s most romantic finale scene.
Check out other Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth romance guides here:
- Aerith Romance Guide
- Tifa Romance Guide
- Yuffie Romance Guide
- Red XIII Romance Guide
