Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: Red XIII Romance Guide
To successfully romance Red XIII in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, follow this step-by-step guide!
Players can pursue a surprising romance with the intelligent beast Red XIII and experience a unique date with him at the Gold Saucer in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth.
Use this guide to maximize Red XIII’s affection level with you.
Red XIII Romance Guide in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth
Red XIII’s fondness for Cloud grows each time he chooses supportive dialogue when they interact at critical points in the story. Opting for the most thoughtful response results in the greatest relationship increase.
Completing side quests linked to Red XIII and executing synergy skill abilities with Cloud in combat also helps improve his affection level.
Best Dialogue Options with Red XIII
Selecting favorable and encouraging dialogue options when speaking to Red XIII is key to boosting Cloud’s affection level with him in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth.
Picking the most constructive responses when given a choice of what to say can greatly improve their bond over the course of the story.
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 Options | Results |
| Thanks. | 〇 |
| I knew I could count on you. | ✓ |
| Good boy. | X |
Chapter 4 – Sea Dragon Square
| Dialogue Options | Results |
| We’ll manage | 〇 |
| Huh. Not good | X |
| Don’t worry, never thought you could | ✓ |
Chapter 6 – Costa del Sol
| Dialogue Options | Results |
| Don’t sweat it | ✓ |
| We had no choice | 〇 |
| Yeah, you should | X |
Chapter 9 – Gongaga Village
| Dialogue Options | Results |
| The Right Patch | ✓ |
| The Middle Patch | 〇 |
| The Left Patch | X |
Chapter 10 – Cosmo Canyon
| Dialogue Options | Results |
| I’ll lend an ear. | ✓ |
| Don’t gimme that bullshit. | 〇 |
| Wasn’t listening.. | X |
Chapter 11 – Nibelheim
| Dialogue Options | Results |
| This isn’t my hometown. | ✓ |
| I never liked that place either. | 〇 |
| Yeah. Does kinda make you feel like shit. | X |
Complete Side Quests with Red XIII
Completing relationship-boosting side jobs like “Of Robed Men and Ransoms” and “Where the Wind Blows” improves affection between Red XIII and Cloud.
| Side Quest | Rewards |
| O Chicken, Where Art Thou | – Relationship up with Red XIII – Lucky Amulet – Party EXP +10 – Player EXP |
| From Whence Life Flows | – Relationship up with Red XIII – Fortunes Untold Vol. IV. (10 SP for Cait Sith) – Party EXP +10 – Player EXP |
| Livestock’s Bane | – Relationship up with Red XIII – Owl Bracer – Party EXP +10 – Player EXP |
| Promises to Keep | – Relationship up with Red XIII – Mythical Amulet – Party EXP +10 – Player EXP |
| Of Robed Men and Ransoms | – Relationship up with Red XIII – Tale of the Red Warrior Vol. II (+10 SP for Red XIII) – Party EXP +10 – Player EXP |
| The Hardest Sell | – Relationship up with Red XIII – Merc Cap (Chocobo Gear) – Merc Overalls (Chocobo Gear) – Merc Legwraps (Chocobo Gear) – Party EXP +10 – Player EXP |
| Where the Wind Blows | – Relationship up with Red XIII – Whistlewind Scarf – Party EXP +10 – Player EXP |
Use Synergy Skills with Red XIII
| Synergy Skill | Description |
| Howling Smash | – Character: Cloud and Barret – Skill Type: Ranged Magic – Collaborate with your teammate to execute a series of three ranged magic attacks. This skill can be performed even while mid-air. |
Using cooperative abilities like Howling Smash for the first time in battle also raises Red XIII’s fondness a bit.
Gold Saucer Date with Red XIII
Red XIII can join Cloud on a date during Chapter 12 if he has the highest relationship level. Go for maximum affection to see his intimate finale.
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