Crisis Core Reunion: How To Get Octaslash Materia

Learn everything there is to know about the Octaslash Materia in Crisis Core FFVII Reunion.

The Octaslash Materia in Crisis Core Final Fantasy VII Reunion is an Independent and Special materia, and the Octaslash Materia can be used to alter the DMW (Digital Mind Wave) rolls. Additionally, the Octaslash Materia can also be used to create some other crucial Magic, Support, and Command Materia in the game. The Special Materia can be bought in Crisis Core Reunion. The game also features a Limit Break move with the same name.

Key Takeaways
  • The Octaslash Materia is a Special Materia that enhances the chances of getting Sephiroth in the DMW wheel.
  • Octaslash Materia can be bought from the Research Dept. QMC+ for 10,000 Gil.
  • Players can also use the Octaslash Materia to create multiple Materia Fusions.
  • If a player rolls three Sephiroth character cards in Crisis Core Reunion, they get to use the Octaslash Limit Break move.

What Is Octaslash Materia? Explained

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Sephiroth in the DMW [Screenshot by eXputer]
The Octaslash Materia in Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Remake is a special type of Materia that affects the chances of DMW (Digital Mind Wave) rolls in the game. Octaslash is also a move associated with Sephiroth, one of the characters in the game.

Here’s how it works:

  • Sephiroth is one of the two characters unlocked for Zack’s DMW from the beginning of the game.
  • If you successfully roll three Sephiroth icons in your DMW wheel, you get the opportunity to unleash the Octaslash attack.

Octaslash Materia increases the chances of Sephiroth appearing on the DMW wheel, boosting the probability of executing the Octaslash move.

Additionally, it offers the following bonuses per level:

  • First Level: ATK +1
  • Second Level: ATK +2
  • Third Level: ATK +3
  • Fourth Level: ATK +4
  • Fifth Level: ATK +5

To obtain Octaslash Materia, go to the “Research Dept. QMC+” shop and purchase the Special Octaslash Materia (Level 8) for 10,000 Gil. You can earn Gil by performing well in battles or by selling valuable items like the Gold Rolling Pin.

To equip Octaslash Materia, pause the game, go to the “Equipment” tab, select the set you want to edit, choose the desired slot, and then select “Octaslash Materia” from the “Special Materia” section.

Octaslash Materia has various other uses in the game, including creating other important Materia orbs for Zack Fair.

Octaslash Materia Fusions 

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Materia Fusion in Crisis Core Reunion [Image Credit: eXputer]
Now that you’re aware of some basics regarding the Octaslash Materia, like where to find it and how to equip it. It’s time for you to learn its secondary use in Crisis Core Final Fantasy VII Reunion. Materia Fusion is a complex mechanic in the game and can confuse the new players in the Final Fantasy franchise.

However, despite being confusing and complex, fusing Materia can give you massive advantages over your enemies in the Crisis Core FFVII Reunion. Therefore, it is important to know some of the Best Materia fusions you can create in Crisis Core Reunion.

Magic Materias:

  1. Barrier + Octaslash = Wall
  2. Drain + Octaslash = Drainga
  3. Poison + Octaslash = Death
  4. Dark Fire + Octaslash = Hell Firaga
  5. Dark Blizzard + Octaslash = Hell Blizzaga
  6. Dark Thunder + Octaslash = Hell Thundaga
  7. Gravity + Octaslash = Quake
  8. Tri-Thundaga + Octaslash = Ultima

Command Materias:

  1. Jump + Octaslash = Assault Twister+
  2. Steal + Octaslash = Gil Toss
  3. Goblin Punch + Octaslash = Costly Punch

Support Materias:

  1. Octaslash + Octaslash = Libra
  2. Poison Twister + Octaslash = Status Strike
  3. SP Turbo Magic + Octaslash = SP Master

Independent/Special Materias:

  1. HP Up + Octaslash = HP Up++
  2. MP Up + Octaslash = MP Up++
  3. AP Up + Octaslash = AP Up++
  4. ATK Up + Octaslash = ATK Up++
  5. VIT Up + Octaslash = VIT Up++
  6. MAG Up + Octaslash = MAG Up++
  7. SPR Up + Octaslash = SPR Up++

To access Materia Fusion, open the in-game Main Menu and choose “Materia Fusion.” Combine two compatible Materias, including Octaslash Materia, to create these powerful Materia combinations, enhancing your abilities and tactics in the game.

Octaslash Limit Break Move

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Octaslash Move [Screenshot by eXputer]
Before we call it a day, let’s briefly shine some light on the Octaslash Limit Break move in Crisis Core Reunion. The Octaslash Limit Break move is a powerful and highly damaging attack associated with the antagonist Sephiroth. This move involves a rapid flurry of eight sword swipes aimed at the enemy.

Here are some key points about the Octaslash Limit Break move:

  1. Availability: Sephiroth is unlocked in the DMW (Digital Mind Wave) wheel from the beginning of the game, which means you can potentially use the Octaslash move in your very first battle that includes DMW.
  2. Activation: To use the Octaslash Limit Break move, you need to successfully obtain the Sephiroth character card on each of the three slots of the DMW. However, the outcome of your DMW rolls is based on luck and cannot be altered.
  3. Usage: Once you have all three Sephiroth cards on the DMW, you gain access to the Octaslash Limit Break. You can use it during battles, and it can be stored throughout the battle. However, any unused Limit Break moves will expire once the battle concludes.
  4. Octaslash Materia: Having the Octaslash Materia increases your chances of rolling Sephiroth in the DMW. Therefore, acquiring the Octaslash Materia enhances your likelihood of triggering the Octaslash Limit Break, making it a valuable addition to your gameplay.

The Octaslash Limit Break move adds a thrilling and devastating combat element, making battles more exciting and challenging.

Wrap Up

With that, we reach the end of our definitive guide. We did our best to cover the most crucial information regarding the Octaslash Materia in Crisis Core FFVII Reunion. Not only that, but in our guide, we also included the Materia fusions you can create with the Octaslash Materia. Finally, we finished the article by including a brief overview of the Octaslash Limit Break.

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