Best Folio upgrades for Tifa in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth (FF7)

Tifa is arguably the best character in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth due to her speed and ability to pressure enemies. In this guide, you will find the best Folio upgrades for Tifa to maximize her potential in combat.

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: Best Tifa folio upgrades

Tifa is at her absolute best when she plays aggressively in combat and pressures enemies, so it’s best to unlock Folio’s that target this type of playstyle. Five Folio upgrades in FF7 Rebirth can make Tifa an absolute beast, so check them out below.

Synchro Cyclone

First up, we have Synchro Cyclone. This Synergy Ability requires Cloud as a partner and is a great way to apply pressure and stagger enemies and bosses. It works simply: Cloud and Tifa leap into the air and deliver a spinning attack.

At the very least, every time I used Synchro Cyclone it resulted in pressuring the enemy and, a lot of the times, a full stagger. That’s not the only positive thing about this Synergy Ability, as Synchro Cyclone also temporarily provides Tifa with unlimited MP. In other words, you can use Synchro Cyclone and then unleash as many spells as possible afterward to damage the enemy further.

Leaping Strikes

Leaping Strikes is a Synergy Skill that allows Tifa to team up with a partner to perform a jumping attack. This is a handy skill to have in combat because it can be used with a wide range of party members. You can use this with Cloud, Red, Barrett, or Aerith. Depending on the party member Tifa uses this skill with will change its effect.

For example, using Leaping Strikes with Tifa or Red will cause a “ranged” version of the skill. Meanwhile, Leaping Strikes with Barrett or Aerith will create a “launch” version. The former is great for closing the gap between you and the enemies, while the latter is perfect for shooting your opponent in the air. Either way, Leaping Strikes deals high damage and is a great way to apply pressure.

Combo Damage Up

The great thing about the Folio’s tree in FF7 Rebirth is that it also offers stat boosts to the character. Since Tifa has fast attacks and gets combos out quickly, you will want to unlock the Combo Damage Up stat boost Folio.

The Combo Damage Up Folio will increase damage dealt by basic grounded combo attacks by 3%. This percentage may seem low, but since Tifa attacks so quickly, 3% can add up fast and make a significant difference on the battlefield.

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ATB Charge Rate Up

Another stat boost Folio you want to unlock for Tifa is the ATB Charge Rate Up Folio. This is hands-down one of the best Folios you can unlock for Tifa since it will allow her to perform more abilities in combat, further expanding upon the aggressive playstyle mentioned earlier.

I have seen a significant difference in Tifa’s potential once I unlocked the ATB Charge Rate Up stat boost. Having the opportunity to execute Divekick and Unbridled Strength more frequently due to a faster ATB recharge has led to faster staggers against enemies and even bosses.

United Refocus

United Refocus is a game-changer for bosses. This Synergy Ability will allow Tifa and Aerith to team up and hone their Focus. When a character hones their Focus, the ATB Guage will temporarily increase to 3 charges. In other words, this allows Tifa to execute more abilities in combat and focus on applying pressure and playing aggressively.

You know what that means, right? Higher damage output, more staggers, you name it. Pair United Refocus with the ATB Charge Rate up stat boost mentioned earlier, and you’ll have an endless supply of ATB to use.

That’s a wrap on the best Folio upgrades for Tifa in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth. If you have been struggling with the sheer difficulty of the game, feel free to check out our guide on the best party compositions.