Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: Where the Wind Blows Side Quest Guide
Explore the Grasslands area of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth in the Where the Wind Blows side quest, where players engage in repairing an ancient windmill. Learn the secrets of this final side quest and uncover the mysteries of the wind's whispers.
After completing the Livestock's Bane side quest in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, players can unlock the Where the Wind Blows side quest in the Grasslands area. This quest is the final one in this area and is initiated when Oliver, a local farmer, mentions that Broden needs assistance in Kalm.
Where the Wind Blows can potentially be one of the lengthiest side quests in the game, depending on how many World Intel tasks players have completed. To progress in this quest, players must locate and examine four out of the six Lifesprings in the region. This task may prove challenging for those who have not been activating Remnawave Towers throughout their journey.
How to Complete the Where the Wind Blows Side Quest in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth
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Players can start the Where the Wind Blows side quest by heading to the Community Noticeboard in Kalm and speaking with Broden at the inn. Broden will mention that he's not feeling well and ask for help in fixing an old Republic windmill on the northeastern coast of the Grasslands.
Grasslands Lifespring Locations
Upon reaching the windmill, players will meet Mildred who explains that a Windmill Gear is needed to repair the device and get it working again.
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To progress in the Where the Wind Blows side quest, players need to have examined four out of the six Lifesprings in the Grasslands area. If they have already done this, they can skip this part. Otherwise, they can refer to the maps above which show the locations of all six Grasslands Lifesprings. As they approach a Lifespring, a colorful bird will guide them to its exact spot. To analyze a Lifespring, players simply need to go near it and press the indicated buttons when prompted.
Windmill Gear Transmuter Chip Location
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Players can find the Quetzalcoatl Talon at the Excavation Intel 1: Bygone Settlement World Intel objective to the west of Bill's ranch. To craft a Windmill Gear, players will need to obtain a special Transmuter Chip from this location. This item is crucial for the crafting process, but players must first analyze two of the region's Lifesprings to unlock access to the Transmuter Chip. Once this prerequisite is met, players can use their Chocobo to track down the three Transmuter Chips at the site, similar to a previous side quest called Livestock's Bane. If players have already completed this task prior to starting the Where the Wind Blows quest, they can skip this step.
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To craft a Windmill Gear, players will require two Iron Ore, one Lea Titanium, five Beast Bones, and a Quetzalcoatl Talon. The first three materials are easily obtainable by defeating fiends or exploring the Grasslands. However, obtaining a Quetzalcoatl Talon can only be done by defeating a Quetzalcoatl. To locate a Quetzalcoatl, players must first discover four Grasslands Lifesprings and unlock the Classified Intel: Winged Lacertilian of Yore World Intel Combat Assignment. This assignment is located southeast of the Mako Pipeline Maintenance Warehouse, which players visited during the Lifeline in Peril side quest.
How to Beat Quetzalcoatl
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Where the Wind Blows
Upon reaching the site, players should press and hold the Triangle button to summon the Quetzalcoatl. This powerful enemy is vulnerable to Ice attacks, so it's recommended to have Ice Materia equipped on main magic users for casting Blizzard and taking advantage of this weakness. Additionally, it's wise to have healing Materia equipped on multiple party members to deal with Quetzalcoatl's strong attacks.
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Players who have defeated the Quetzalcoatl should now have everything they need to Transmute the Windmill Gear. Once they have done this, they can quickly travel back to the Windmill Settlement and give the gear to Mildred. Mildred will then repair the windmill, causing a Cleansing Materia orb to drop to the ground below the spinning blades. After picking it up, players can head back to Broden at the Kalm Inn to collect their rewards. As a token of appreciation for their efforts, they will receive a Whistlewind Scarf, 10 Party EXP, 400 EXP, and an improved relationship with Red XIII.
Editor's P/S:
The article provides a comprehensive guide to completing the "Where the Wind Blows" side quest in "Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth," explaining the steps to find the Lifesprings, obtain the necessary materials, and defeat the Quetzalcoatl. The detailed instructions and clear maps make it easy to follow, even for those unfamiliar with the game.
One aspect that stands out is the emphasis on exploration and discovery. The side quest encourages players to explore the Grasslands area and uncover its secrets, such as the Lifesprings and the World Intel objectives. This adds depth to the gameplay and rewards players who take the time to investigate their surroundings. Additionally, the inclusion of combat assignments and boss battles adds an element of challenge and excitement to the quest.
