Final Fantasy 7 Remake Hard Mode Guide: 12 Tips For Survival

Once you complete Final Fantasy 7 Remake once, you'll unlock a tougher challenge: Hard Mode. This version of the game requires you to be on your toes in every single battle, while taking away some of the key elements you might have relied upon in Normal Mode to get you through. Hard Mode is the only way to fully upgrade your weapons with Manuscripts, unlock the toughest boss battles in the game to earn its best accessory, and get the chance to make choices that will let you see additional scenes.

We have some essential tips that will help you best all the amped-up foes you'll face in Final Fantasy 7 Remake's Hard Mode. And if you want more, we've got tons of FF7 Remake guides, walkthroughs, tips, and analysis.

1. Conserve MP

There are very few ways to replenish MP in Hard Mode, so save it for healing.

That means you'll want to conserve MP as much as possible; only use spells when you absolutely must, and save most of your MP for healing spells, as without items, you're locked out of replenishing HP or reviving downed teammates in almost any other way. Using MP Up Materia can help you get more MP out of your teammates, but you'll want to consider carefully which character you use for which magic job. Try to remember ways to game the system, too: Aerith's Arcane Ward doubles your spell output for the same cost and her Siphon Soul ability steals MP from enemies. Some weapon upgrades cut down on spell costs, too, which can be seriously beneficial.

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