Exploring The Iconic Tifa Lockhart From Final Fantasy VII

FFVII’s Tifa Lockhart is perhaps one of the most beloved videogame characters of all time. At the very least, she’s a fan-favorite in the Final Fantasy franchise. Besides the very obvious reason people like her, Final Fantasy VII’s Tifa is a certified badass, being one of the best party members available. So, let’s take a look at her weapons, armor, general stats, and abilities to give you a better idea of what she can do on the battlefield.

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Here’s everything you need to know about Tifa Lockhart:

Weapons
Stats
Limit breaks
Appearances

Biography of Tifa Lockhart

Tifa Lockhart is not just a character; she's an emblem of strength and resilience in the Final Fantasy universe. Born in the small town of Nibelheim, Tifa grew up alongside Cloud Strife, the game's protagonist. With a strong sense of justice, she becomes a member of AVALANCHE, a group fighting against the corrupt Shinra Electric Power Company. Tifa is renowned for her martial arts skills and her unwavering loyalty to her friends.

Throughout her journey, Tifa faces many challenges that not only test her physical abilities but also her emotional strength. She is portrayed as a nurturing character, often acting as a moral compass for her friends. Her character arc adds depth to the storyline, embodying themes of friendship, sacrifice, and the struggle against oppression.

Attribute	Details
Name	Tifa Lockhart
Age	20
Occupation	Martial Artist, AVALANCHE Member
Hometown	Nibelheim
Weapon	Knuckles

Weapons of Tifa Lockhart

As with any Final Fantasy title, each character has a weapon type that’s unique to them, and in the case of Final Fantasy 7’s Tifa, it’s knuckles. There are various knuckles available, more of which show up as the game progresses. Naturally, each weapon choice has different benefits, so consider these when choosing which to use.

The majority of knuckles Tifa can equip provide good physical damage, though there are two that sacrifice this to offer different benefits. One of those is the Powersoul, which increases damage should your health be at critical levels. This is something to consider if you want Tifa to be extra efficient at fighting back off the ropes, as it were.

Also, each knuckle has a different amount of materia slots available, and FF7 is going to be harder than necessary if you don’t equip these weird and wonderful orbs.

Weapon	Attack value	Magic	Where to get it	Bonuses
Leather glove	13	0	Starting weapon	Plus two critical
Metal knuckle	18	1	Wall market	Plus two critical
Mythril claw	24	3	Kalm, Junon	Plus two critical
Grand glove	31	6	Gongaga, Junon	Plus two critical
Tiger fang	38	8	Cosmo canyon	Plus two critical
Diamond knuckle	51	10	Wutai village	Plus two critical
Dragon claw	62	13	Icicle inn	Plus two critical
Crystal glove	75	16	Mideel	Plus two critical
Motor drive	27	6	Costa del Sol	Element: hit
Platinum fist	30	7	Junon, Nibelheim	Element: hit
Kaiser knuckle	44	13	Junon, whirlwind maze	Plus one critical
Work glove	68	0	Junon, Temple of the Ancients	Plus four critical
Powersoul	28	7	Junon, Mt Nibel	If Tifa’s HP is low, the attack value of the weapon doubles, if she’s near-death it quadruples
Master fist	38	0	Shinra building	If Tifa suffers from low health or a status effect damage is doubled
God’s hand	86	34	It’s a drop in the Junon underwater reactor	Plus two critical
Premium heart	99	32	Get past Mideel and check the machine in the item store	Tifa’s limit gauge determines damage output, and it multiplies by her limit level

Tifa Lockhart's Stats

Tifa is a stagger queen and considering how important staggering your opponents can be, we suggest you have her in your party at all times. Her stats below show you why. With each level, her physical prowess gets better and better, and with the right materia, she can even cause some magical damage. Another benefit to Tifa is her high HP stat, meaning you don’t even need to use a materia spot to improve her health if you don’t really want to.

Below is a chart of the maximum stats Tifa can reach across each attribute at certain levels.