Best Of
Barret is one of the most formidable fighters inFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirth.
In addition to his efficient weapons, his powerful abilities are among his strongest features.
He has two default abilities.
However, players can unlock more of his abilities by acquiring select weapons at various levels throughout the game.
Barrets abilities have varying effects.
Most boost your attacks impact, while some strengthen your defenses.
Overall, some abilities are more powerful and efficient than others.
This article ranks and discusses Barrets five best abilities.
Steelskin
The Steelskin ability makes Barrets skin as tough as, well, steel.
Essentially, it is Barrets default defense ability.
Steelskin is a default ability, meaning you get it from the start.
Timing is essential when using the steelskin ability, considering its temporary nature.
However, the first option is always more efficient, considering Barrets clumsy evasion tactics.
Using the ability costs one ATB gauge, enabling you to use anotherspecial abilitybefore or after.
Smackdown
Smackdown enables you to strike the ground with tremendous power, sending surrounding enemies flying like rag dolls.
In addition to dealing some damage, the strikes impact also temporarily disorients your enemies, making them vulnerable.
You need the Calamitous Bazooka to use the Smackdown special ability.
Go to the Cave of the Gi and proceed to the Chamber of Sacrifice.
You will find the weapon stashed in a treasure chest located in the Gate of Anger room.
Interestingly, Smackdown isnt the only ability that sends your enemies flying into the air.
If you find the strategy handy, you’re free to also try the Charging Uppercut ability.
It involves charging towards enemies and unleashing such a powerful blow that it launches them into the air.
Besides inflicting damage, this ability also increases charge.
However, you’re gonna wanna unlock the Vulcan Cannon to use this special ability.
Maximum Fury
In addition to Steelskin, Maximum Fury is Barrets only other default ability.
Moreover, the attacks impact can cause staggering, disorienting enemies so that other party members can strike.
Maximum Fury is one of Barrets go-to abilities when fighting tough bosses.
Interestingly, his Overcharge special ability enables you to quickly reload your weapons after applying the Maximum Fury ability.
As such, a strategic approach is always recommendable.
Ideally, you should focus on weakening your enemies first before finishing them off with a barrage of bullets.
Focused Shot
Focused Shot is a devastating energy-based attack.
The ability uses up all of your ATB charges to create and unleash a concentrated energy burst.
The charged energy burst causes considerable stagger, knocking your enemies off their feet.
Staggering is especially efficient when fighting bosses, making this ability handy during the most desperate moments.
The Focused Shot ability works with the Gatling Gun.
Fortunately, this isBarrets default weapon, meaning that you dont need to do anything special to get it.
You need at least one fully charged ATB gauge to use any ability.
Therefore, depleting both ATB charges limits your special abilities temporarily, making you more vulnerable to attacks.
Turbulent Spirit
ATB charge is crucial to your ability to use special abilities.
You need at least one full ATB charge to use most of Barrets special abilities.
Moreover, some special abilities consume both ATB charges, rendering you temporarily incapable of using other special abilities.
Fortunately, you’re able to use the Turbulent Spirit ability to speed up the charging process.
It works especially well with ATB-intensive abilities, such as Maximum Fury.
You need the Battle Cry weapon to unlock this ability.
The weapon is stored in a purple treasure chest hidden in the tall stone tower.
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