We continue our Final Fantasy VII Remake walkthrough into Chapter 2. This will take you up to the next boss, The Huntsman.
Materia and Chests
You'll obtain your first piece of Materia from the open world in this chapter, as well as discover several chests to be looted. They are presented in order, make sure to consult the minimap for their precise locations.
- Chest 1: Right at the start of the chapter. Head to the end of the corridor to where Jessie places the explosive. Contains 2 Potions.
- Chest 2: Just after the short cutscene between the members of Avalanche, before setting off in the streets of Midgar. Contains 1 Ether.
- Chest 3: Continuing your way through the streets of Midgar, the first time you climb above street level. Contains 3 Grenades .
- Chest 4: After crossing Sephiroth for the first time, your path continues. The next chest is found on the rooftops, after viewing the destroyed Reactor. Contains 3 Potions.
- Materia 1: Down the eastern path you initially couldn't access, it's difficult to miss. Take out the enemies, then look behind the white van for the HP Up Materia.
- Chest 5: Not far from where you got the Materia, head into the alley. The chest should be on your left. Contains 1 Hi-Potion.
- Materia 2: Proceeding south, you'll encounter some more enemies. Defeat them, and collect the Deadly Dodge Materia.
- Chest 6: Before entering the central square, take the small street to the east where you will have to face a Security Officer and two Guard Dogs. After dealing with them, continue to the end for the chest. Contains a set of Power Wristguards.
- Chest 7: After the battle in the central square, you'll find the next chest just next to the ladder marked on your map. Contains 2 Grenades.
- Chest 8: Continue following the story path. After climbing down the ladder on the other side of the building, you'll find a chest. Contains Iron Bangle.
- Chest 9: Further on the story path, you'll have to deal with some Riot Troopers and Security Officers Contains an Ether .
- Chest 10: Keep going, and take out the Riot Soldier and his two Guard Dogs. After that, check the blocked section of road for the chest. Contains a Hi-Potion.
Enemies
The enemies in this section shouldn't pose too much of a threat, but they can be tricky — especially the upcoming boss, The Huntsman.
These basic grunts shouldn't pose any problems at all. A few basic attacks and they'll be done for.
Weakness: Fire
Not particularly difficult to kill, but you should focus them down first to avoid taking significant damage.
Weakness: Fire
These hounds are relentless, but are weak to magic. Burst them down with spells.
Weakness: Ice
Quick and brutal, the Shock Trooper can surprise you if you're not careful. Use Cloud's auto-counter when guarding in Punisher Mode to make the breakthrough.
Weakness: Fire
These troopers will spend most of their time hiding behind their riot shields, and are tough to break down. Position yourself behind them, use Cloud's auto-counter, or hit them with magic.
Weakness: Fire
The boss of Chapter 2, the Huntsman can wipe your team if you're not careful.
The same strategy applies for basic Riot Troopers, and unleash everything you have once staggered.
Weakness: Fire
