Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is a deep and expansive RPG, with tons of content on offer. When you’re not exploring the vast, quest-filled world, you’re probably kicking back and chipping away at the main story, the meat of any FF game worth its salt. Interspersed between immaculate cutscenes and atmospheric dungeons are a multitude of high-octane boss fights. Near the end of Chapter 4, you will encounter Roche in Junon, making his return from FFVII Remake. Use our Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Roche Boss Fight Guide to assist you in your endeavor to best this eccentric SOLDIER!
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Roche Weaknesses and Tips
Roche is atop his steed for the entire fight, meaning that he can generally outmaneuver you. Stay on guard when he rushes you. Using well-timed guards and parries will help you turn the tide. Not to mention, Roche’s weakness is fire. So blasting him with the occasional fireball will pressure him and make him stop moving, allowing you to strike.
Roche Phase 1
Roche will keep his distance and slowly drive around you most of the time. He does have some ranged attacks so be ready to block them. When he gets up close, I recommend swapping to Punisher Mode and parrying his attacks. Casting fire and slamming him with good counters and physical attacks is key to staggering him. Unleash your fury when you got him on the back foot!
Roche Phase 2
Roche becomes more aggressive with more attacks in this phase. Just keep up the strategies you used in the first phase and adjust your defense by dodging his new attacks.
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