Why buy a weapon when you can find it on the ground for free? Here’s all the weapon locations in Chapter 2: the Grasslands in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth (FF7).
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: All Weapon Locations in the Grasslands
As you traverse the grasslands, you’ll find that your Gil pouch is light and your enemies are many. To that end, it’s better to find your party weapons instead of buying them in Kalm. In the Grasslands, there are three possible weapons to discover. Those weapons are for Cloud, Aerith, and Barrett. Here’s how to find all three.
How to Find Cloud’s Sleek Saber in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth (FF7)
The first weapon we can find is for Cloud, and it’s located to the far south of the Grasslands, at the Abandoned Dock. You’ll have to make your way to the Abandoned Dock as part of the main scenario, and while you’re there, you’ll find a shack. On the north side of the shack, you can find a treasure chest that stands out in the gloom because of its purple glow. Chests with a purple glow will always contain a weapon.
Open this chest to find Cloud’s first unlockable weapon, the Sleek Saber. If you don’t find the Sleek Saber here, you can purchase it in Junon for 3,000 Gil.
- Ability – Firebolt Blade. Imbue your sword with fire and lightning while slicing a foe. Can use ability while airborne.
- Proficiency bonus – Exploit an enemy’s weakness.
How to Find Aerith’s Timeless Rod in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth (FF7)
The next weapon you’ll be able to find is the Timeless Rod. This weapon becomes accessible after you gain access to your Chocobo and can finally enter Bill’s Ranch. Once you’ve completed the introduction quest that lets you ride a Chocobo whenever you want in the Grassland, enter the Chocobo barn in the middle of the ranch. In the back, you’ll find Bill’s sister selling wares.
You should speak to her, as she’ll give you a side quest that’s both challenging and rewarding. But behind her and to the right you can find another weapon chest, which will contain Aerith’s Timeless Rod.
- Ability – Chrono Aegis. Raise a barrier that damages and temporarily freezes enemies who attempt to strike you.
- Proficiency bonus – Strike an enemy and inflict Stop.
How to Find Barrett’s Hi-Caliber Rifle in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth (FF7)
The final weapon located in the Grasslands is Barrett’s Hi-Caliber Rifle. Just like with Aerith’s Timeless Rod, you’ll only be able to access this weapon once you are able to free-ride your Chocobo. That’s because the Hi-Caliber Rifle is in the swamps south of the Grasslands and requires you to swim through the water on Chocobo back. Go through the swamp and encounter the Black Robed figures. On the island just before them will be the very obviously placed weapon box. The encounter with the Black Robed figures is part of the main scenario, making this the hardest weapon to miss.
- Ability – Bonus Round. Load your weapon with unique bullets that increase stagger and power up your attacks.
- Proficiency bonus – Fire 20 bullets.
Barrett’s Bonus Round ability is extremely useful in early game. But you can make our favorite ecoterrorist even more lethal with this build.
