How to See Your Weapon Proficiency in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth

Firstly, it is important to note that weapon proficiency is only applicable to Cloud, the main protagonist of the game. Each weapon in the game has its own unique ability, and to use it, you must first gain proficiency with that weapon. This adds an element of strategy to the game, as you must carefully choose which weapons to equip to your characters based on their abilities and the enemies you will be facing.

To see your weapon proficiency, open the equipment menu and select the weapon you want to check. On the right side of the screen, you will see an ability info screen with a bar indicating your progress in proficiency. The bar starts off empty and as you use the weapon in combat, it will gradually fill up. Once the blue bar is filled to the end, a yellow checkmark symbol will appear, indicating that you have gained full proficiency with that weapon.

So, how do you gain weapon proficiency? The answer is simple – use the weapon in combat. Each weapon has a specific ability that it teaches, and to gain proficiency, you must use that ability in battle. For example, Cloud's iconic Buster Sword teaches the Focused Thrust ability. To gain proficiency with the Buster Sword, you must use Focused Thrust in combat. This ability can be used to stagger enemies, earning you more points in battle.

But just using the weapon's ability is not enough to gain full proficiency. The weapon's details screen also lists a Proficiency Bonus criteria. This could be something like 'Defeat 20 enemies' or 'Deal 500 damage with this weapon'. By satisfying these criteria, you can earn more proficiency with the weapon. So, make sure to check the weapon's details screen and work towards satisfying the Proficiency Bonus criteria to gain full proficiency.

It is also important to note that only the weapon currently in use for a party member can earn progress in proficiency. So, if you switch to a different weapon, the progress will reset, and you will have to start again. This adds to the challenge of gaining proficiency with all weapons.

To make the most of weapon proficiency, it is advisable to start collecting all weapons as soon as you can. This way, you can avoid regaining old abilities and focus on mastering new ones. It also gives you the opportunity to experiment with different weapons and abilities, making your gameplay experience more diverse and enjoyable.