Tri Thundaga Crisis Core Reunion: The Definitive Materia Guide
Hi again, fellow wanderers of Gaia! Last time we discussed the awe-inspiring power of the Tri Thundaga Materia and its potential for decimating groups of foes in Crisis Core Reunion. However, based on your excited feedback, it‘s clear you want to delve even deeper into maximizing this storm-summoning Materia!
Well, arm your Buster Swords my friends – today we‘ll be diving further by expanding on gameplay tips, recommended builds, advanced fusions, and even a glimpses into the future of Quadra Thundaga (!) plus more. When we‘re through, YOU‘LL be the one teaching Thundaga Tool new lightning tricks!
Gameplay Tips: Storm Strategies Maximized
Let‘s begin by elaborating on some killer tips for wielding the raging storm of Tri Thundaga to your full tactical advantage:
Stun Lock Crowds
The key here lies in rhythm. When surrounded, strike with 2-3 hits then quickly open your Materia menu mid-combo and unleash Tri Thundaga. If timed correctly, you‘ll continue attacking while the lighting bolts crash down. The mob will be perpetually unable to act!
Smokescreen Escape
Target the ground right in front of you before casting Tri Thundaga for maximum blinding effects. The lightning explosions create perfect visual cover for a quick escape. Bonus tip – face away from the blast first so you don‘t get disoriented either!
Cancelling Early
Simply press × to interrupt the casting after the initial bolt slams down. While normally used to conserve MP, you can also exploit this to "fake out" enemies thinking the spell is finished casting when more lightning still remains!
Juggling Flyers
Contrary to what you may think, aim ahead of aerial foes instead of directly at them when casting. This way the thunder will strike right as they fly into it, juggling them helplessly. Just be wary of their attack patterns!
Now that we‘ve covered some core tactics, let‘s optimize Zack himself into a true embodiment of storm and steel!
Gearing For Tempest: Builds & Upgrades
To fully transform Zack into the ultimate thunder warrior, we must plan his ascension carefully through weapons, accessories, and Materia:
Weapons
The Mithril Saber should be your first priority, purchasable for 50,000 gil at Felix Heights Gear Shop in Midgar once the Rank 5 SOLDIER Request is completed. With its automatic +100% lightning damage, it will juice up Tri Thundaga spectacularly.
Next, complete VR Mission 8-8-2 to unlock the devastating Platinum Fist gloves. At S-Rank, these have a 50% chance to crit with each lightning attack – including our Tri Thundaga spells for massive damage potential!
Accessories
The humble Headband, found in a Shinra Building chest, reduces all magic Materia MP usage by 25% – effectively giving you 75 casts instead of the base 64. This efficiency pairs perfectly with Tri Thundaga‘s already low MP cost compared to heavier spells.
Meanwhile, the invaluable Minerva Band raises the number of simultaneous Materia usage from 2 up to 3. Meaning Zack can dish out a triple barrage of Tri Thundagas at once! Grab this by completing Mission 9-4-3 and prepare for a storm of unlimited power!
Materia
Lastly, acquiring MP Turbo and leveling it up will expand your available MP for blasting more thunder than ever. Fuse an MP Turbo + Magic Up and an MP Turbo + Magic Plus for exponential boosts too!
And slotting high-level Lightning Magic Mastery orb will bolster the power of ALL your favorite Zap-based abilities. So Tri Thundaga and Thundara Blade benefit tremendously!
Follow this blueprint above to craft a living tempest of lightning fury – Tri Thundaga in one hand, Buster Sword crackling with power in the other! Now let‘s explore…
Crafting the Quadra Storm: Fusion Fantasy
As touched upon briefly last time, the wondrous art of Materia fusion grants us nearly limitless potential for enhancement. We discussed recipes to increase Tri Thundaga‘s HP massively, but what if we peer EVEN further beyond?
Let us dream bigger! Combining multiple versions of this elite lightning Materia could theoretically stack their powers for exponentially greater feats – perhaps even the reality-rending Quadra Thundaga!
While not yet confirmed attainable in Crisis Core Reunion, by fusing:
- Lv. 1 Tri Thundaga + Lv. 2 Tri Thundaga
- Lv. 2 Tri Thundaga + Lv. 3 Tri Thundaga
- Lv. 3 Tri Thundaga + Lv. 4 Tri Thundaga
We may craft this wondrous Quadra Thundaga of ultimate legend! Four massive lightning columns crashing down instead of three, blanketing entire battlefields in storm while proudly boasting four proudly inset Materia orbs. Can you even imagine the sheer magnificence?
We will have to wait and see if the gods deem our realm worthy of its mythic power…
Regardless! With the tips above, you now have all the tools needed to charge into Crisis Core Reunion wielding the full fury of Tri Thundaga (and then some!)
So get out there, fuse up some electrifying new powers, and claim your place as Gaia‘s #1 lightning warrior master. Thanks for rocking with me fellow gamers – may your CG render backgrounds be epic and Calamity cannons be forever destroyed!
