Cloud can deeply develop his relationship with the various characters in the middle chapter of the Remake trilogy. One example is none other than Tifa Lockhart, his childhood friend. In this guide, you will learn how to romance Tifa while playing Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth.
How to romance Tifa in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth
To date and romance Tifa in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, you must ensure her relationship or affinity meter is the highest amongst all party members in Chapter 12. This needs to happen before resting at the Haunted Hotel in the Gold Saucer.
Here are the best steps you can take to ensure you will be able to successfully romance Tifa.
Synergy Skills and Synergy Abilities
Unlock the following synergy skills and abilities via Folios/skill points, then use them at least once in combat.
- Synergy Skill: Counterfire
- Synergy Skill: Power Cleave
- Synergy Ability: Relentless Rush
- Synergy Ability: Synchro Chrome
Conversations and Dialogue Choices
Chapter 1 – Kalm town square
- Tifa: “This tank remind you of anything?”
- Cloud: “The place that I made that promise to you.” (Correct response)
Chapter 1 side quest: A Rare Card Lost
After retrieving the Queen’s Blood card for Vash, you will then need to defeat other opponents in matches. Once you return to Vash, Tifa helps him mix a drink.
Chapter 4 – Under Junon Inn
- Tifa: “Do you remember a guy named Emilio?”
- Cloud: “The only person from the village I remember is you.” (Correct response)
Chapter 4 side quest: Calling All Frogs
Go to Under Junon, then go to the misty area by the docks. A purple fog will turn the group into toads. Complete the tasks and the minigame to finish the quest.
Chapter 4 side quest: Dreaming of Blue Skies
Go to Under Junon, then finish the “When Words Won’t Do” side quest you acquire from Rhonda. This will take you to the Crow’s Nest settlement in the eastern area of the region. Here you will find Colin, who gives you the Dreaming of Blue Skies quest. Capture bait for the large condor to complete it.
Chapter 4 missable bonus: Junon Parade
Find every Midgar 7th Infantry troop, which lets you select the toughest parade formations that confer bigger score rewards. From there, score 100,000 points or more during the parade. This is achieved by passing quick-time event (QTE) button presses in succession without making many mistakes. Doing so provides you with two awards and double relationship bonuses for both Tifa and Aerith.
Chapter 6 missable bonus: Costa del Sol swimwear
Tifa (and Aerith) need to be wearing the same type of beachwear as Cloud.
| Cloud Outfit | Tifa Outfit (match) |
|---|---|
| Ocean Chocobo | Majestic Glamor |
| Wild Surf | Shining Spirit |
When both characters have matching beachwear, a bonus gets added during the cutscene.
Chapter 6 missable bonus: Costa del Sol beach battle
When Shinra forces arrive on the beach, choose Tifa and Red XIII as your duo.
Chapter 6 – Costa del Sol beach
- Tifa: “Feels like it’s been ages since Seventh Heaven.”
- Cloud: “Wanna go back?” (Correct response)
Chapter 7 side quest: Bodybuilders in a Bind
After departing Costa del Sol, head to the west to reach a hut with a gym. Once you have eliminated the fiends nearby, win the crunches match against Amina.
Chapter 9 – Gongaga
- Tifa: “What sorta thing would you go for?”
- Cloud: “Gonna go with the pot roast.” (Correct response)
Chapter 10 – Cosmo Canyon – The Torch
- Tifa: “Did I sound as awkward as I felt”?
- Cloud: “You did good.” (Correct response)
Chapter 11 – Nibelheim (Tifa’s home)
- Tifa: “It was taking a toll, and then you turned up.”
- Cloud: “Like it was fate.” / “Have I helped you get through it all?”
Chapter 11 side quest: My White-Haired Angel
Speak to the woman now living in Cloud’s home. She wants you to find a cat. After completing the side quest, there is a segment in which Tifa has to play the piano in front of an audience. Merely completing the side quest affects the relationship and not the score you get in the minigame.
Chapter 12 side quests: Sand and Circuses and Gold Cup or Bust
Two side quests unlock during Chapter 12, but you must fulfill certain prerequisites.
- Sand and Circuses: Initially complete the Trouble in Paradise side quest in Costa del Sol (this appears at the beginning of Chapter 12). Once this is complete, visit the Dustbowl to grab the Sand and Circuses quest, which requires your party members to battle a specific monster alone.
- Gold Cup or Bust: Initially complete the Esoteric Secrets of the Elders side quest in Nibel. When you finish, you can grab the quest in Costa del Sol or the Gold Saucer. Win the Chocobo races against Hyperion.
Tifa Gold Saucer Date
To be certain you fulfilled the correct prerequisites for Tifa’s romance, press the L1 button to see the color of the “smiley face” above your companions, which indicates their affinity level with Cloud. If this is done correctly, she will be the one to knock on Cloud’s door. This is followed by two sequences:
- Event Square: Opera – Tifa plays the role of the maiden/princess known as Rosa. At the end of the play, someone sings for the audience, granting a relationship increase for all characters.
- Skywheel – Tifa accompanies Cloud on the Skywheel, leading to a romance scene. This also achieves another relationship boost.
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is an action role-playing game developed by Square Enix and initially released in 2024 for PlayStation 5.