The side quest Teach Me Great Warrior in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth offers players an engaging blend of story development and tactical combat challenges in the Gongaga region. Triggered during Chapter 9, this mission puts Yuffie and Cloud in the position of mentoring Sotetsu, an aspiring fighter looking to hone his martial skills. Successfully completing the quest requires fulfilling specific battle conditions during a series of structured training exercises.
Starting the Quest in Gongaga Village
Players can unlock this quest after completing the primary storyline events at the Gongaga reactor in Chapter 9. Head near the South Gate in Gongaga Village to find Sotetsu waiting for instruction. After speaking with him, follow the young fighter to the designated combat training grounds nearby.
Mastering the Combat Conditions
The training consists of multiple combat stages where players must meet strict performance criteria. Each stage mandates keeping Sotetsu safe while achieving requirements like pressuring or staggering specific enemies. Players often face the challenge of accidentally defeating weaker foes before satisfying these objectives, especially late in the game.
Tactical Strategies for Success
To prevent killing enemies too quickly, equipping weaker weapons or using an Enfeeblement Ring can help balance your damage output. Utilizing ice-based magic spells like Blizzard is essential for quickly pressuring frog enemies during the second trial. For the final encounter against two aggressive Mastodons, cast Fire elemental attacks to draw their attention away from Sotetsu and protect his health bar.
Completing the Quest and Rewards
Once all four combat lessons are completed, accompany Sotetsu back to Gongaga Village to officially finish the mission. Completing this objective improves your party affinity with Yuffie while awarding character experience and useful materials. Following this strategy ensures a smooth victory without unnecessary frustration.