Final Fantasy VII Remake - Rufus & Darkstar Boss Fight (HARD DIFFICULTY)
194Final Fantasy VII Remake (FF7 Remake) Rufus & Darkstar Boss Fight in Chapter 17 on HARD DIFFICULTY.
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Boss Weakness: None
You’ll only have Cloud for this fight but you shouldn’t have any issues if you know what you’re doing. The first task is to take out Darkstar. To do this, use Punisher Mode, then use your Counterstance ability when you see ‘Whirlwhip’ appear above his head. Then use Blade Burst once you’ve built up your ATB. Taking him out will get rid of the connection between himself and Rufus, which also acts as a shield and powers up their attacks.
Rufus is a little trickier and the terribly unhelpful Assess blurb doesn’t give us much of a clue. Only using ‘a certain ability’ will Stagger him. Luckily, using powers of deduction, the only ability Cloud has had since the start that wouldn’t require any mastery of other abilities is Braver. Therefore, your aim should be to build ATB and use Braver whenever Rufus reloads.
He has two main attacks, Guns Akimbo and Bright Lights. Guard Guns Akimbo and dodge Bright Lights to the side. Then whenever he finishes these attacks and ‘Reload’ appears above his head, use Braver and hitting him will result in instant Stagger, letting you attack him in Punisher Mode. If you don’t have ATB then get some quick attacks in and roll away before he can counter. Never attack him outside of his Reload animation since he’ll just counter it right away and damage you.
That’s all there is to it. Wait for Reload, use Braver, use Punisher Mode during Stagger and repeat.
Hard Mode Tips: If you obtained Gotterdammerung from Pride and Joy earlier in Chapter 17 (highly recommended) then this is one of easiest boss fight in the game. As soon as you start, hit Darkstar with Ascension and it’ll lose half its health and be in Stagger or close to it. Finish it off with Punisher Mode attacks and a Triple Slash/Blade Burst.
Then turn your attention to Rufus, using the same method as above. Your Limit should be close to recharged by now, but save it for his Stagger. Hit him with Braver, then use Ascension and it’ll take off practically his entire life bar. If he isn’t dead then a couple more attacks will do it.
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