Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: How To Level Up Fast

There are several ways to grow your party's strength in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, a few of which matter just as much as leveling up. But the classic RPG level grind is still here, and it isn't always clear how to get gobs of EXP in a timely manner.

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Aside from fighting enemies in the overworld - a rather obvious solution if ever there were one - you can check out the methods we've listed below. Some might already seem clear-cut, while others will surprise; either way, consider consulting this guide if you find yourself lamenting relatively low levels that just won't seem to increase.

Battle Bosses

If you feel like you aren't making much progress no matter how many fights you partake in, go ahead and take on the next climactic encounter. The ratio of experience points gained here is exponentially higher than what you'll find in the overworld.

Unless you're extraordinarily overleveled (which isn't an easy feat until much later in the game), the EXP rewards from bosses will feel plentiful. The likelihood of gaining a level is pretty good, and even if you don't, you'll make great progress.

Side Quest Skirmishes And Classified Intel

Several side quests sport tougher-than-average enemies at the end. These are often rare variants of known foes. For example, an early side quest in the Grasslands, which heavily features Red XIII, pits you up against a powerful white wolf.

When the wolf falls, it leaves behind a ton of EXP - far more than you'd get from slaying a dozen of its weaker brethren. Along similar lines, and more so by far, the Classified Intel creatures in each region are like boss fights all their own. And they're worth enough experience to reflect it.

You'll earn a Classified Intel mark hunt (so to speak) by defeating every batch of Fiend Intel in a region. Fiend Intel in and of itself isn't a bad source of leveling.

Consult The Combat Simulator

Slowly but surely, your team can get some leveling in vi Combat Simulator battles. It's not often a massive plate worth of experience points, but you'll still get more from finishing these than you would in many regular fights.

The excellent exception comes in the form of summon monsters. Their EXP drops are pretty darn good, so battling them once for maximum rewards is a surefire ticket to hastening your leveling.

Level Up Your Materia

This one's more of a mental trick. The experience circles in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth's main menu can be rather intimidating. Oftentimes, it will feel like you're a mile away from a level, and at least for us, that can compel us to bother less with caring as much in general.

One way to fight this is to focus on gaining levels for your Materia. There's ample gratification, since leveled Materia is typically more effective in some fashion.

There's a ton to discover and equip in Rebirth, and keeping track of your progress with them all can make leveling feel like the sort of 'aside' that makes it all feel swifter.

Side Quests, Side Quests

There are many side quests in FF7 Rebirth, and there's good news to boot: they tend to be more engaging than the bulk of what can be found in Remake. They often revolve around one of your party members, making them fantastic sources of affinity points.

Luckily enough, side quests also close out with heaps of EXP. Not just the regular kind, either; Party Level, that more elusive stat to elevate, tends to tick upward as well. Arguably best of all, the side quests are usually quite narratively satisfying.

Plus, there's plenty of unique equipment to obtain through Rebirth's side quests, so again, the rewards are strong in every sense!

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