FF7R Intergrade Enemy Skill Checklist: Four Skills for Master of Mimicry in 2026

Alright, trophy hunters, let’s cut the fluff: as of 2026, no post-Rebirth patch has changed Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade’s four-skill Enemy Skill lineup on PS5, PC, Xbox, or Switch 2. I know—we all hoped the 2026 Streamlined Progression Patch might let booster toggles skip the grind, but nope: those toggles still cannot bypass Master of Mimicry. Miss one skill and the trophy stays locked. So do not treat this like a stagger race; treat it like a survival checklist. The route below is my fast Chapter Select cleanup plan, and it has saved me from a full hard-mode rerun more than once.

First, Grab the Enemy Skill Materia

Before you chase the four skills, make sure the materia is actually in your inventory. Complete Battle Intel Report 16 by hitting 30 unique enemy types with Assess Materia, then buy the Enemy Skill Materia from Chadley in any slum hub—Sector 7, Sector 5, or Sector 6—for 100 Gil. This part is easy to forget when you are hopping around Chapter Select, so I always double-check my materia loadout before a target fight.

Equip the Enemy Skill Materia on the party member you actually control. That detail matters: you only need to survive the enemy’s skill once, and the unlock is permanent. You do not need to win the battle. Yes, really—survival is the whole game here. If you are on the controlled character when the hit lands, you are golden.

The Four Enemy Skills: Locations and Farming Tips

Run these in Chapter Select and keep the materia equipped before the target’s attack lands. Each source below lists the earliest reliable farm. Pro tip: if the skill does not pop, check that the controlled character—not an AI buddy—took the hit.

• Algid Aura — Cerulean Drake, earliest Chapter 11 Train Graveyard. Stand inside the blue ice aura until the hit registers. Chapter 15’s Plate climb is a solid backup if you miss it.

• Self-Destruct — Smogger, earliest Chapter 14 Steel Mountain. Stay adjacent when it dies so you catch the final blast. Bomb in Corneo Colosseum also works if you want another route.

• Spirit Siphon — Phantom, Chapter 14 Missing Children side quest. Let the blue HP-drain tether finish on the equipped character. Do not dodge out of it at the last second—that is a classic own goal.

• Bad Breath — Malboro, Chapter 17 hard mode combat simulator only. Clear Three-Person Team vs. Top Secrets, and bring Ribbon or Resist so Poison, Silence, and Sleep do not wipe the attempt. This is the one that makes people sweat.

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What About Yuffie’s Intermission DLC?

No Enemy Skill Materia or skills appear in Yuffie’s Intermission DLC. All four carry into New Game Plus and Chapter Select, so you do not need to restart your whole run just because you missed one. For 2026 cross-platform shoppers chasing the trophy, compare storefront offers before buying, and lean on community build guides if Malboro is giving you trouble. A little homework goes a long way—especially on hard mode.

My Final Checklist

Unlocking all four skills immediately grants Master of Mimicry. Before you move on, verify each one in the Enemy Skill menu. I cannot stress this enough: a 30-second menu check saves a full hard-mode rerun. Use Chapter Select for cleanup, and if Malboro’s Bad Breath is your last blocker, check community build resources and make sure your defensive setup is actually doing its job. Clear the four unlocks first, then chase the trophy. That is the no-sweat route. 🏆

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