Final Fantasy 7 - Second leveling area

At the start of the second mission in the game, there's an area, on train tracks, where guards are. These guards are a great area to gain several levels. Typically, when I play the game, this is the first thing I do when I get to this point - battle these things nonstop for a few hours, until around level 18 anyway when the two original pieces of materia are about to level up (along with an "all"). In addition, this is also the point where I get level 2 limits available. It appears that, by using the limit 8 times, the second in the group becomes available and for the next level higher (except 4), about 80 enemies must be defeated by that character at the highest available level. This was recorded near the end of the long chain.

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[KizuBurn]

Isn't there a good place you know that is bettween the second lvling area and the third? it would help me alot, because where i am right now, it's still gona take sometime to get to the third lvling area.Appreciatted.

[ulillillia]

There really isn't any effective place. I haven't touched FF7 since I posted these videos so it's been several years. 4 full plays' worth does have its benefits though. Once you complete the Shinra building event (I always prefer to fight), you're only minutes away from the third leveling ground. FF7 is an easy game anyway (FF6 is easier yet).

[KizuBurn]

Is there a good area bettween your Second lvling Area and the Third lvling area? I wanted to get my chars around lvl 20 after/while doing the mission to rescue Aerith in the shinra building.

Im currently getting to the part where AVALANCHE is striking the second reactor and i get by the place with Tifa and Aerith after the train cemetery.

[ulillillia]

The third leveling ground isn't very decent, but at least it is entertaining in its own right. The fourth leveling ground is out of proportion as it's so good but that's a long way away.

[KizuBurn]

Exactly! Anyways i had to continue to that vent part so i could save. it was a shame or else i would have lvled more on that area.

[ulillillia]

I usually go to around level 17 or so, when Cloud starts defeating those enemies in one hit.

[michaeldmendes]

wow ive been playing ff7 since 1997 and its the first time ive ever seen that security guard area before! i guess i never went down the tracks in any of my playthroughs

[ulillillia]

It may be slow, but this area's primary benefit is that it's lame. Very, very little interaction is needed, allowing you to do homework, work on projects, do puzzles, plan things out, balance your budget, etc. while doing it.

[ulillillia]

Save points are the most annoying things. You should be able to save anytime (outside the middle of a battle or while story events play) and anywhere. At least you wouldn't have to worry about them in my own games. Platform Masters saves automatically and frequently. My 2D RPG (of which comes after PM) allows you to save anywhere but marks good areas for saving.

[KizuBurn]

@ulillillia Thanks alot. I already had a save and i was in Shinra building rescuing Aeris, but i started over, lvled till 15 in that pipe section above the save point in the reactor, got around 50potions(not needing half as i started to lvl) and about 20 ethers. I ended up checking every way for this spot, thank you alot!(just wished there was a save point nearby so i could save whenever i don't have time to do long runs of massive grind here.

[ulillillia]

You'll find this place in the opposite direction Barret tells you to go when going after the second reactor. Just go against Barret's will and fight these. For longer duration, have a "restore" materia equipped on an "all" slot and only heal when someone is missing about 50 to 70% of their HP, healing all. Do not use attack magic and do use limit breaks as soon as you can. 8 uses of level 1 limits gets you the second level 1 limit. 80 enemies gets you level 2 limits.

[KizuBurn]

Hey there. Is it possible for you to tell me how to acess that place? i just bought ff7 for Ps3 and i've been wanting to play, then i saw your vids. Great Work btw!