


It has a few attacks to look out for, including Whipclaw, where it leaps into the air before crashing down on you. Start the fight by casting Haste on Cloud and then start attacking the hound. You do need to keep an eye on Rufus to make sure he doesn’t hit you with his gun, but for the most part, you should focus on dealing damage to the hound. Don’t bother targeting Rufus, as he can parry you, and Darkstar will continuously try to fend you off. The first phase pits you against both Rufus and Darkstar, his faithful hound. We also recommend equipping the Time Materia on him for the Haste ability before going in.

Cloud will be fighting solo, so you’ll need to give him a Healing Materia to help keep him alive if you don’t want to burn through your potions. Beating Rufus and Darkstar in Final Fantasy 7 Remakeīefore going into the fight, make sure to load up Cloud with all the Materia you need. Here’s how to beat Rufus and Darkstar in Final Fantasy 7 Remake. Rufus was a bit of a pushover when you first encountered him in the original game, but in Final Fantasy 7 Remake, he’s much more threatening and presents more of a challenge.
