Pre-Optimization
These are what I would consider to be the minimum requirements necessary to complete Bonds of Friendship.
Equipment
Weapon: Rune Blade
Armor: Cetran Bracer
Accessory: Genji Gloves
Weapon Skills
- Magic Attack Power +20
- ATB Charge Rate Up
- Full-Power Magic
- Enemy Parts Damage Up
Level
It would be best to have Cloud at the maximum level of 70 for Bonds of Friendship.
Materia
It is recommended to have the following material maxed out for the Bonds of Friendship:
- Magic Focus
- Lightning & Wind
- Wind x3
- Fire & Ice
- HP Absorption
- MP Absorption
- Swiftcast
- Elemental
- Enemy Skill
- ATB Boost
- First Strike
- Magic Up
Matera Loadout
Weapon - Rune Blade
- Magic Focus - Lightning & Wind
- HP Absorption - Wind
- Enemy Skill
- ATB Boost
- Phoenix
Armor - Cetran Bracer
- Elemental - Fire & Ice
- Swiftcast - Wind
- MP Absorption - Wind
- Magic Up
- First Strike
