Sephiroth, the iconic antagonist from the Final Fantasy series, has finally made his appearance in FF7 Ever Crisis.
But what does this mean for players of the game?
How does he perform, and which weapons should you target for him?
Let's dive in!
The Ultimate Guide to Sephiroth in FF7 Ever Crisis
Sephiroth's Overview in FF7EC
Sephiroth is designed as a magical DPS in FF7EC.
His skill set primarily focuses on dealing magical damage.
With plenty of magic-based weapons at his disposal, you should prioritize boosting his magic attack power to maximize his potential.
A Brief Glimpse into Sephiroth's History
In the FF7 First Soldier story, Sephiroth is a young First Class SOLDIER.
He's already renowned as a hero, leading Team Glenn in the Rhadore Archipelago.
Dive into Sephiroth's Limit Breaks
Astral Gate (Lv.1)
- Range: Single enemy
- Charge Speed: 1,800
- Effect: Delivers a massive 1000% non-elemental damage.
Ardent Flare (Lv.1)
- Range: Single enemy
- Charge Speed: 1,800
- Effect: Deals 640% non-elemental damage and enhances Sephiroth's PATK and MATK for 15 seconds.
All Sephiroth Weapons
Every character in FF7EC has a range of weapons that can enhance their performance.
For Sephiroth, here are all his weapons R abilities at OB10 and level 90:
- Edged Wings: His Stamp weapon. Boosts MATK and Ice Potency.
- Dark Heavens: His second Stamp weapon. Boosts PATK and Wind Potency.
- Kuja's Spirit Blade: His FFIX Crossover weapon. Boosts MATK and Ability Potency.
- Radiant Edge: His New Year weapon. Boosts PATK and Fire Potency.
- Protector's Blade: Half anniversary weapon. Boosts MATK (All) and Mag Ability Potency.
- Nameless: Boosts HP and Lightning Resistance.
- Glaireid: Boosts PATK and Limit Break Potency.
- Aonibi: Boosts HP and Ability Potency.
- Northern Lights: Boosts MDEF and Fire Resistance.
- Prototype Crimson Blade: Boosts ATK and Fire Potency.
- CC Alloy Sword: Boosts MATK and Lightning Potency.
- Mythril Type-0: Boosts HP and Mag Ability Potency.
- Shinra Blade: Model I: Boosts ATK and Ability Potency.
- Torn Wing: Sephiroth's event weapon. Boosts ATK and PDEF.
Sephiroth's Outfits
Gear not only changes a character's appearance but also offer additional benefits.
For Sephiroth we currently have:
- Shinra's Hero (default outfit): Boosts PDEF 4 and Crit Potency 4
- Edged Wings Training Garb (via gacha banner): Boosts MATK 5 and Frostblade Arcanum 10
- Aeroglider (via voucher): Boosts ATK 8 and PDEF 8
- Dark Harbinger (via gacha banner): Boosts HP 10 and Wind Mastery 10
- Kuja's Attire (via FFIX crossover banner): Boosts HP 10 and Magical Ability Potency 10
- Celebratory Garb (via New Year gacha banner): Boosts HP 10 and Fire Mastery 10.
- Lethal Style (via Limited gacha banner): Boosts HP 10 and Magic Ability Mastery 10
Should You Pull for the Edged Wings Weapon?
Edged Wings is an ice-focused magic weapon. Its max stats at OB10 are 463 PATK, 549 MATK, and 201 HEAL.
His C Ability, Aerial Frostblade, can deal up to 800% Magic Ice Damage to a single target.
As mentioned before, its R abilities boost MATK by 40 points and Ice Potency by 36 points, while its Spt Materia slots are ATK Boost, MATK Boost and X Sigil Boost.
Overall, it's a weapon really effective against enemies vulnerable to ice damage and bosses that can be interrupted with X Sigil Ruin materia.
So, if you lack that, it's worth the pull!
Compatibility with Sephiroth's Edged Wings Training Garb Outfit
The new Sephiroth outfit, Edged Wings Training Garb, enhances the ice ability damage, making it a perfect match for his Edged Wings weapon.
Frostblade Arcanum R ability increases Ice Damage by 35%.
Should You Pull for the Dark Heavens Weapon?
Dark Heavens is a wind-focused physical weapon. Its max stats at OB10 are 535 PATK, 436 MATK, and 221 HEAL.
His C Ability, Gale Strike, can deal up to 800% Physical Wind Damage to a single target.
As mentioned before, its R abilities boost PATK by 40 points and Wind Potency by 36 points, while its Spt Materia slots are PATK Boost, PATK Boost and O Sigil Boost.
Overall, it's a weapon really effective against enemies vulnerable to wind damage and bosses that can be interrupted with O Sigil Ruin materia.
So, if you lack that, it's worth the pull!
Compatibility with Dark Harbinger Outfit
The new Sephiroth outfit, Dark Harbinger, enhances the wind ability damage, making it a perfect match for his Dark Heavens weapon.
Wind Mastery R ability increases Wind Ability Damage by 20%.
Should You Pull for Kuja's Spirit Blade Weapon?
Kuja's Spirit Blade is a non-elemental magic weapon. Its max stats at OB10 are 436 PATK, 544 MATK, and 217 HEAL.
His C Ability, Flare Star, can deal up to 540% Magic Non-Elemental Damage to all targets, while decreasing all enemies' MATK (Potency: Mid) and PATK (If Sephiroth's is above 50% HP, Potency: Mid).
As mentioned before, its R abilities boost MATK by 40 points and Ability Potency by 24 points, while its Spt Materia slots are MATK Boost, MATK Boost and Triangle Sigil Boost.
Overall, it's a weapon really effective against enemies resistant to all elemental damage that can be interrupted with Triangle Sigil Ruin materia. It's also really effective as a debuffing weapon against any enemy that can be PATK/MATK debuffed.
So, if you lack that, it's worth the pull!
Compatibility with Kuja's Attire Outfit
The new Sephiroth outfit, Kuja's Attire, enhances the magic ability damage, making it a perfect match for his Sephiroth's magic DPS role.
The HP boost is a nice addition.
Should You Pull for the Radiant Edge Weapon?
Radiant Edge is non-elemental support weapon. Its max stats at OB10 are 561 PATK, 436 MATK, and 208 HEAL.
His C Ability, Iai, can deal up to 540% Physical Non-Elemental Damage to a single target while decreasing PDEF (High) and Fire Resistance (High, but only when Sephiroth's HP is above 50%).
As mentioned before, its R abilities boost PATK by 54 points and Fire Potency by 36 points, while its Spt Materia slots are PATK Boost, ATK Boost (Fire) and X Sigil Boost.
Overall, it's a really effective weapon to pair with another fire DPS character and against bosses that can be interrupted with X Sigil Ruin materia.
So, if you lack a good DPS fire enabler, it's worth the pull!
Compatibility with Sephiroth's Celebratory Garb Outfit
The new Sephiroth outfit, Celebratory Garb, enhances HP and fire ability damage, making it a decent match for his Edged Wings weapon.
Fire Mastery R ability increases Fire Damage by 20%.
Best Sephiroth Builds
Magic Build Focused on Ice Damage
His Best in Slot magic build.
Paired with the Edged Wings Training Garb outfit, Sephiroth becomes the best Ice Magic DPS in the game (and probably the best overall Magic DPS).
Main Weapons
- Edged Wings as main weapon
- Aonibi (for MATK self-buff + extra HP)
- Torn Wing (for extra ATK and PDEF)
- Shinra Blade: Model I (for extra damage)
- Mythril Type-0 Katana (for extra HP and PDEF buff)
- Kuja's Spirit Blade for debuffing MATK/PATK
Sub Weapons
You'll want sub weapons that boost his magic attacks and his Ice damage.
Some recommendations include:
- Absolute Royal (Boosts MATK and Ice Potency). Best sub weapon for this build. Make sure you don't have MATK R Ability points already maxed out.
- Silver Staff or Enhance Sword (ATK and Ice Potency). Both stats are beneficial, although MATK is better than ATK.
- Powersoul or Mythril Type-0 Katana (HP and Mag Ability Potency). HP boost gives Sephiroth more survivability.
- Sun Umbrella (MATK and Mag Ability Potency). Amazing boosts, and it's been added to the stamp banner wishlist.
- Bald Eagle (PATK and Ice Potency). The PATK boost is wasted, but it's an alternative if you lack other sub weapons.
Physical Build Focused on Wind Damage
His Best in Slot physical build.
Paired with the Dark Harbinger outfit, Sephiroth becomes the best Wind Physical DPS in the game.
Main Weapons
- Dark Heavens Wings as main weapon
- Glaired (for extra PATK), Shinra Blade: Model I (for extra damage)
- Torn Wing (for extra ATK and PDEF + single target defensive buff)
- Mythril Type-0 Katana (for extra HP and PDEF buff)
- Kuja's Spirit Blade for debuffing MATK/PATK
Sub Weapons
You'll want sub weapons that boost his physical attacks and his Wind damage.
Some recommendations include:
- Motor Drive or Falchion (Boosts PATK and Wind Potency). Best sub weapons for this build. Make sure you don't have PATK R Ability points already maxed out.
- Apocalypse or Pulse Gun (ATK and Wind Potency). Both stats are beneficial, although PATK is better than ATK.
- Prism Rod (HP and Wind Potency). HP boost gives Sephiroth more survivability.
- Mad Minute or Enemy Launcher (HP/ATK and Physical Ability Potency). Both give physical ability potency and another nice stat for the build, but there are far better options.
- Killer Hornet (PATK and Physical Ability Potency). Amazing boosts. It was Matt's stamp weapon from Dark Heavens' previous banner.
Lightning AOE Build
Another viable option for Sephiroth, focused on dealing lightning damage to all enemies.
Main Weapons
- CC Alloy Sword as main weapon
- Aonibi (for MATK self-buff + extra HP)
- Torn Wing (for extra ATK and PDEF)
- Shinra Blade: Model I (for extra damage)
- Mythril Type-0 Katana (for extra HP and PDEF buff)
- Kuja's Spirit Blade for debuffing MATK/PATK
Sub Weapons
You'll want sub weapons that boost his magic attacks and his lightning damage.
Some recommendations include:
- Wizard Staff (Boosts MATK and Lightning Potency). Best sub weapon for this build.
- Shockbuster (ATK and Lightning Potency). Both stats are beneficial, although MATK is better than ATK.
- Crystal Gloves, Seaside Collar, or SSR1976 (HP and Lightning Potency). HP boost gives Sephiroth more survivability.
- Sun Umbrella (MATK and Mag Ability Potency). Amazing boosts, and it's been added to the stamp banner wishlist.
- Powersoul or Mythril Type-0 Katana (HP and Mag Ability Potency). HP boost gives Sephiroth more survivability + more ability potency.
- Murasame or Broadsword: Axis (PATK and Lightning Potency). The PATK boost is wasted, but it's an alternative if you lack other sub weapons.
Fire AOE Build
Another viable option for Sephiroth, focused on dealing fire damage to all enemies.
Main Weapons
- Prototype Crimson Blade as main weapon
- Aonibi (for MATK self-buff + extra HP)
- Torn Wing (for extra ATK and PDEF)
- Shinra Blade: Model I (for extra damage)
- Mythril Type-0 Katana (for extra HP and PDEF buff)
- Kuja's Spirit Blade for debuffing MATK/PATK
Sub Weapons
You'll want sub weapons that boost his magic attacks and his fire damage.
Some recommendations include:
- Flame Projector (Boosts MATK and Fire Potency). Best sub weapon for this build.
- Crystal Sword Z or Rage Collar (ATK and Fire Potency). Both stats are beneficial, although MATK is better than ATK.
- Crewkicker (HP and Fire Potency). HP boost gives Sephiroth more survivability.
- Sun Umbrella (MATK and Mag Ability Potency). Amazing boosts, and it's been added to the stamp banner wishlist.
- Powersoul or Mythril Type-0 Katana (HP and Mag Ability Potency). HP boost gives Sephiroth more survivability + more ability potency.
Is Aonibi's MATK Self-Buff Worth?
According to this Reddit in-depth post, yes, Aonibi is the secondary best weapon for Sephiroth.
Aonibi can offer Mid to High potency for its MATK buff, increasing Sephiroth's damage by 20% at Mid potency and 30-35% at High potency.
At OB1 i'ts really worth, but at OB6 it's the best secondary weapon for Sephiroth.
Also, self-buffs like Aonibi's cannot be blocked by enemies (so far), giving it an advantage over certain enemy debuffs.
Party Synergies
- Lucia: Her new weapon, Bald Eagle, especially when combined with Sephiroth's ice build, makes her an essential teammate. She can lower ice resistance, turning Sephiroth into a DPS monster.
- Cloud & Zack: They offer versatility with magic and physical damage, ensuring the team can deal with other enemy weaknesses.
- Tifa: Excellent for teams focusing on elemental damage. She brings in the magic defense down, allowing Sephiroth to dish out even more damage.
- Aerith/Matt: With their healing abilities, both offer Sephiroth increased survivability.
To Wrap it Up
Whether you're a long-time fan of the FF series or a newcomer to FF7EC, Sephiroth offers depth and versatility that can be a game-changer in battles.
Familiarizing yourself with his strengths, weapons, and builds can help you completing the hardest content in the game.
