Tifa is one of the strongest damage dealers inFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirth, but you’ll need the best build for her to maximize her potential on the battlefield. This build guide will show the best weapons, armor, Materia, Folios, and accessories to give to Tifa in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth.
Best Tifa Build in FF7 Rebirth
Tifa is an aggressive melee fighter who excels at staggering enemies. In addition topressuring foesand filling their stagger meters faster than anyone else, her greatest strength is the ability to increase the damage multiplier on staggered foes so your party’s attacks can do double or even triple damage once you’ve knocked an enemy down.
Best Weapons and Armor for Tifa
Tifa has a bunch of weapons to choose from, but some are better than others depending on how far you are in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth. Look out for these weapons during your Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth playthrough.
As always, you should focus on mastering all of Tifa’s weapon abilities by using them repeatedly in combat so you can freely use them with other weapons.

Since Tifa will be up close and personal with most of the enemies in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, she’ll need some good armor to keep her protected from damage. Thankfully, Tifa doesn’t need any fancy equipment to excel in combat. These are the best armor pieces for Tifa at different stages of the game.
Best Accessories for Tifa
Tifa’s accessory loadout can make or break her build, and this is where you can get creative with how you want Tifa to play. You can make her lean more into spellcasting and magical abilities, or you can double down on melee attacks. These are the best accessories for Tifa at different stages of the game.
Best Materia for Tifa
The Materia system in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth gives you a ton of control over your characters’ builds, so choosing the right Materia for Tifa can make her even stronger.
These are the best Materia options for Tifa for multiple stages of the game. As you progress through the early, mid, and end game portions of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, add new Materia from this list to your equipment.

You can really use your choice of spellcasting Materia with Tifa, but the recommended yellow and purple Materia aren’t optional. WithATB Boostequipped, Tifa can use her abilities much more frequently and immediately regain ATB charge after staggering a foe. Plus,Steadfast BlockandPrecision Defense Focuswill make it much easier to deflect incoming attacks and stay in the fight.
Best Folio Upgrades for Tifa
Upgrading Tifa’s Folios will make her even stronger during combat. While some Folio upgrades are minor and only provide small percentage increases to damage, some unlock major new abilities and attacks that can drastically alter the course of battle.
With the right accessories, equipment, and Materia, Tifa will easily become one of the strongest fighters in your Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth party. With Tifa focusing on the front lines, you’ll want to ensure that you have a solid support team to keep her protected during battles. Try using thebest build for Cloudor thebest build for Aerithto support her during fights.

Diego Perez
Currently serving as a Senior Staff Writer at PC Invasion, Diego Perez has been writing about video games since 2018, specializing in live service games like Destiny and Final Fantasy XIV. His work is featured at publications like Game Rant and Attack of the Fanboy (where he served as Associate Editor), but PC Invasion is home to his best work. When he’s planning content or writing guides, he’s yelling about Ape Escape or grinding Lost Sectors in Destiny. Plus, he has a Bachelor of Science in Telecommunication Media Studies for Texas A&M University.
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