Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: Aerith Romance Guide

This guide will tell you everything you need to know to romance Aerith Gainsborough in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth.

Aerith Gainsborough has been a fan favorite for many years (Image via Square Enix)
Aerith Gainsborough has been a fan favorite for many years. (Image via Square Enix)

Aerith Gainsborough is the half-ancient you meet in Final Fantasy 7 Remake, who now travels with Cloud and company to stop Sephiroth. Over the course of the game, you can make various decisions and complete various tasks to boost your relationship with Aerith to the point of going on a date with her during Chapter 12 of the game.

This is no easy task however, as you need to manage your relationship level closely, with not just Aerith, but the rest of the party as well. If anyone else has a higher relationship level than Aerith, then you could be missing out on your desired outcome. This guide will tell you everything you need to know about romancing Aerith.

How To Increase Relationship With Aerith?

There are various tasks you can complete to increase your relationship with Aerith (Image via Square Enix)
There are various tasks you can complete to increase your relationship with Aerith. (Image via Square Enix)

There are numerous ways to increase your relationship level with Aerith. These are similar to other party members as they all mainly go up through the same activities. Some of these methods are:

  • Completing Specific Side Quests
  • Specific Story events
  • Performing Synergy Skills and Abilities
  • Picking the correct Dialogue Choices

There are some additional methods available to raise Aerith’s relationship with Cloud. These are listed below:

  • Get a higher score than the other team in the Junon Presidential Parade. To do this you need a score of 101,000
  • Select matching outfits in Costa Del Sol.
  • Having Aerith as your partner in the Loveless play.
  • Select Aerith in Chapter 6.

All Dialogue Choices for Aerith

Picking the right dialogue options can have an impact on your affinity. (Image via Square Enix)
Picking the right dialogue options can have an impact on your affinity. (Image via Square Enix)

Here are all the best dialogue choices for Aerith in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth:

  • Chapter 2: “Wanna climb the clock tower together?” – Agree with her and say, “Sure. Let’s.”
  • Chapter 4: “Do you remember the first time we met?” – Remind her of the time, “You shoved a flower at me.”
  • Chapter 6: “I start thinking things so dark and ugly it scares me.” – Respond with, “They’re just thoughts.
  • Chapter 9: “Pretty selfish, huh? Waltzing in there, stirring up memories…” – State, “They didn’t seem to mind.
  • Chapter 10: What will you do? – Smile at her
  • Chapter 11: “You never came up here hopin’ she’d wave?” – Agree while saying, “Sounds like something I’d do.”

All Side Quests To Boost Relationship With Aerith

There are numerous Side Quests you can complete to increase Affinity with Aerith. These are:

  • Flowers From the Hill
  • Stuck in a Rut
  • Rendezvous in Costa Del Sol
  • Beneath Still Waters
  • Spice of Life
  • Absence of a Sign
  • Woodland Vigil

Selecting Matching Outfits With Aerith

Costa Del Sol provides a brief rest for the party. (Image via Square Enix)
Costa Del Sol provides a brief rest for the party. (Image via Square Enix)

While choosing outfits for Cloud and Aerith in Chapter 6 of the Main Story in Costa Del Sol, there is a chance to boost relationship between them by selecting the right combination of outfits.

If you are sporting Wild Surf with Cloud, then select the Pink Mermaid for Aerith for a boost in affinity. On the other hand, if Cloud is wearing the Ocean Chocobo outfit, then you should select the Floral Delight outfit for Aerith. Both these combinations will result in a deepened relationship with Aerith.

If you’ve followed the above mentioned steps carefully, you should be able to go on a date with Aerith during Chapter 12 of the Main Story. Do note that you must not have a higher relationship with any other character if you want Aerith to show up at your door. So consider picking some wrong dialogue options for the others, if you’re not sure about your chances.

That was everything you need to know about romancing Aerith in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth. Who is your favorite romance option?


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