FF7 Remake | Shinra Combat Simulator Guide - Location & Rewards | Final Fantasy 7 Integrade

Check out tips and list of battle challenges & rewards at Shinra Combat Simulator in Final Fantasy 7 Remake (FF7 Remake, FF7R). Includes guide, Aerith info, chapter 17, and more!!!

All Shinra Combat Simulator Challenges

NOTE: All listed battles consists of 5 round consecutive matches & items cannot be used during match.

List Of All Challenges

3 Star Challenges

Three-Person Team vs. Mayor Is Best

4 Star Challenges

vs. SOLDIER Trainees

These battles will be held a 1 on 1 match basis, meaning you will not have the luxury of other characters to support you mid-battle. Although the opponents are not as challenging, be sure to know each character's preferred range of engagement (which may change depending on their gear loadout) to avoid getting your health chipped away.

Two-Person Team vs. High Flyers

Relatively powerful enemy rosters, but will be fairly manageable when you keep a ranged character like Barett to support from the sideline. The Gil Up Materia obtainable here will boost your money gain from all sources, and are a good option to have during the initial story run to keep your party well funded and stocked.

Three-Person Team vs. Team Ragbag

The reward for beating this match is a Exp Up Materia, which makes for a very useful gear to maxing your party level, even after beating the game. These matches allows for 3 man party, be sure to at least keep one character to support your HP upkeep.

5 Star Challenges

vs. 3-C SOLDIER Candidates

This fight in only available when playing on the Hard Mode difficulty, available only after beating the game once. This match can be challenging if you don't know how to prepare for it. For an in-depth guide, complete with Materia & ability recommends, check out the article below:

Two-Person Team vs. Dynamic Duos

This fight can be challenging depending on the duo you choose to send, as well as the Materia you pick out. There are also some tricky immunities to watch out for, so make sure to read the detailed guide below for more info.

6 Star Challenges

Three-Person Team vs. Monsters of Legend

This terrifying challenge pits you against not one but TWO Tonberries, frequently using one-hit kill moves on you. This fight can be made a lot easier with certain Materia setups to counter this threat, so make sure to read our full guide below for more information.

7 Star Challenges

Three-Person Team vs. Top Secret

This battle will have you face up against all the previous Summons in a match once again. To top things off, this battle includes a fight with a never before seen boss, only found in this match. Be warned, this secret boss is an extremely powerful foe, and will even easily trash max level characters if you are not equipped and played right. For those seeking tips, check out the dedicated guide from the link below. Though be warned, spoilers ahead.

What Is Shinra Battle Combat Simulator?

Battle Challenges With Upped Difficulty

The Shinra Battle Combat Simulator is a facility in the Shinra building, accessible Chapter 16 & Chapter 17 only. It features challenges that are significantly more difficult than those of the Corneo Colosseum, but the rewards are also greater in part.

Aerith Only Available Chapter 17

Since you don't gain access to Aerith in Chapter 16, Chapter 17 is the only time you can use Aerith for this challenge! Because having a healer is so important for three-person battles, we strongly recommend you play on Chapter 17.

No Items Allowed, Partial Healing Between Rounds

All Battle Challenges consists of 5 round matches under a special rule. During these battles, item usage is prohibited but you will heal for 50% HP & 50% MP in-between rounds. Note you cannot adjust difficult of 5-star rank battles!

Ch. 17 Is The Fastest Way To Get To This Location

By starting Chapter 17 from the Chapter Selection, you only have to fight one group of enemies before you arrive at Chadley & the Battle Simulator, making this the fastest way to get to the Simulator!

Farm EXP, AP, and Get Manuscripts

You can use the Shinra Battle Simulator as a means to farm EXP & AP for characters. As the challenges can be repeated indefinitely, you can take advantage of it by participating in fights to grow your team to the maximum level of 50!

Obtain Hard Mode Only Manuscripts

7 fights in the Shinra Battle Combat Simulator are only available on Hard difficulty. Four of these are solo matches & will provide characters with a Manuscript that increases their SP! This is really important for pushing your weapon level to 6, as that can only be done by doing Hard mode content!

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Unlock A Secret Boss

By clearing all Shinra Battle Challenges, Corneo Colosseum Challenges, & Battle Intel Reports, you will be able to unlock the secret boss, which comes at the end of a grueling 5-battle gauntlet. Do your best to overcome this challenge!

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