Chapter 3: Monster Quest Walkthrough

Monster is the third chapter of Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion's main story. Read on for a detailed walkthrough that includes rewards, maps, tips for completion, and more!

Previous Quest	Next Quest
Betrayal?	An Angel's Dream

Quest Objectives

Shinra Building

1	Explore Shinra's SOLDIER floor and prepare for the chapter by running new missions.
2	Report to the director's room to trigger a cutscene
3	Eliminate enemies invading the Shinra building
4	Make your way to LOVELESS Avenue and defeat G Eraser.
5	Rejoin Sephiroth in Mako Reactor 5

Mako Reactor 5

1	Defeat the A-Sahagin that will appear. Afterwards, a cutscene will ensue.
2	Go down the ladder left of the Save Point and head straight up. Turn the valve to lower another ladder beside it. Climb up and talk to Sephiroth.
3	From where Sephiroth was, run straight up until Zack reaches a valve. Turn it to lower the bridge beside it that will lead you back to the save point. Ignore the ladder to the right for now.
4	Repeat Step 2, but instead of heading straight up, take the right path and descend the ladder at the end of it. This will take you to a walkway that leads to the generator. Activate it by turning the valve. Before leaving, be sure to open the chests at either side of the generator.
5	Go back up and head straight to the ladder mentioned in Step 3. This time, descend the ladder, which will take Zack to a long walkway. At the end of it is Sephiroth by the door activated through the generator. Go inside.
6	Search the area for clues. Look for three notepads around the laboratory. 1st Notepad: Cot near Sephiroth 2nd Notepad: Control Unit left of the Save Point 3rd Notepad: Floodlight by the stairs
7	Chase Hollander down!
8	Defeat the Pile Machine, Shot Machine, and Cutter Machine to end the chapter.

Maps and Rewards

Shinra Building

Soldier Rooms

Midgard

Mako Reactor 5

Items Obtained From Chests

Plate Interior's Loot Table
1	Hi-Potion x2	2	MAG Up
Outer Section's Loot Table
1	Circlet
Upper Walkway's Loot Table
1	Hi-Potion	2	Shinra Alpha

Tips and Strategies

Explore Before Heading to the Director's Room

Before triggering the cutscene in the director's room, explore the Shinra Building and Sector 8 first to get various items and much-needed exp!

Supply Pod and Hojo's Experiments

First, go to the briefing room supply pod to acquire a free Star Pendant.

Next, go to the training room on the same floor. A Shinra Infantryman will try to prevent Zack from entering. This can be ignored and you can go in, anyway.

Inside, talk to the researcher standing by the glass to initiate some battles. Completing this will give Zack a decent exp while setting up events later in the game.

Experiment	Enemies Encountered
1	Wutai Private x2, Foulander
2	Guard Hound x3
3	Blood Taste x2
4	Experiment No. 88

New Missions to Unlock

Exploring the SOLDIER Floor, Sector 8, and LOVELESS Avenue and talking to the following NPCs will unlock missions that can net you valuable items!

Missions	How to Get
Recall Missions	Talk to the SOLDIER 3rd Class in the briefing room, where Zack met Director Lazard for the first time Reward: Headband; talk to the soldier again after completing the missions to receive the Premium Tires for later in the game.
Mission 2-1-1	Talk to the man at the top of the stairs by the fountain on Sector 8 Reward: Poison
Mission 2-1-2	Talk to the lady on LOVELESS Avenue Reward: Fire Armlet

Equip More Materias and Materia Fusion

After being promoted to 1st Class, Zack can now equip six materias. This will expand your combat playstyle further with more abilities up in your sleeve!

This will also unlock the Materia Fusion function, which will allow Zack to craft even more powerful materias! A researcher will approach Zack after he changes into his black outfit to explain this function.

Help Out Civilians During the Attack!

Shinra Building

When the elevetor gets stuck on his way down to the Shinra Building entrance, Zack will be given the chance to get out and help the civilians stuck in the SOLDIER floor against Red Saucers.

No.	NPCs	Reward
1	Researcher	Randomized
2	2 Shinra Employees	Choose "I won't tell anyone" to acquire 5000 gil
3	SOLDIER 3rd Class	Ether

LOVELESS Avenue

After getting out of the Shinra Building, Zack can also help out civilians in LOVELESS Avenue.

No.	NPCs	Reward
1	Civilian man	Earrings
2	Civilian mother and child	Amulet

Mail from the Treasure Princess

In Mako Reactor 5, while heading towards the ladder by the Save Point, Zack will receive a mail from someone named Treasure Princess. This will unlock Mission 8-4: From a Hot Treasure Hunter chain quests. Doing these quests is recommended, as the provided items that will benefit Zack's DMW significantly.

Chapter 3 Boss Guides

G Eraser Stats and Drops

G Eraser	HP	MP	SP
	11900 (11900)	170 (170 )	112
	Fire Res.	Ice Res.	Thunder Res.
	-	-	-
Drops
Potion MAG Mako Stone (Rare)
Stealable Items
Ether Hi-Potion (Rare)

Red numbers only apply when playing Crisis Core on Hard.

Get Behind and Slash 'Em Up!

The G Eraser sports a large amount of health. However, this should not be a problem if you manage to get behind it and crit-attack throughout! It can easily flinch with your continuous slashes and, depending on how high Zack's attack is, he can easily bring down this advanced Genesis copy with his critical strikes!

How to Beat G Eraser: Boss Fight Strategy Guide

Pile Machine, Shot Machine, and Cutter Machine

Pile Machine	HP	MP	SP
	11253 (11253)	0 (0 )	1
	Fire Res.	Ice Res.	Thunder Res.
	-	Weak	-
Drops
Power Wrist Bronze Bangle (Rare)
Stealable Items
Wrist Band Power Wrist (Rare)

Red numbers only apply when playing Crisis Core on Hard.

Shot Machine	HP	MP	SP
	9658 (9658)	0 (0 )	1
	Fire Res.	Ice Res.	Thunder Res.
	-	-	-
Drops
Chocobo Armlet
Stealable Items
Wrist Band Power Wrist (Rare)

Red numbers only apply when playing Crisis Core on Hard.

Cutter Machine	HP	MP	SP
	10780 (10780)	0 (0 )	1
	Fire Res.	Ice Res.	Thunder Res.
	-	-	Weak
Drops
Shinra Alpha
Stealable Items
Wrist Band Power Wrist (Rare)

Red numbers only apply when playing Crisis Core on Hard.

Focus One Machine at a Time!

Taking on three deadly machines is too much, even for a SOLDIER. To finish this fight with ease, take down one machine at a time. Focus on one, get behind it, and attack with your strong, critical slashes. They will be down in numbers in no time!

How to Beat Pile Machine, Cutter Machine, and Shot Machine: Boss Fight Strategy Guide

Chapter 3 Missions

Mission	Rewards
A Fresh Start	・ 1000 Needles
A Lonely Journey	・ Hellfire
A New Path Discovered	・ Energy
Abnormal Power	・ Network Shop Shade
Another Notice	・ Death Jump
Approaching the Outskirts	・ Fire Armlet
Beginnings	・ Poison
Behind the Scenes	・ Wall
Biomechanical Threats	・ Exaflare
Black Market Recall	・ Star Pendant
Cargo Recall	・ Diamond Gloves
Clash with Genesis Troops	・ HP Up
Continuing into the Caves	・ Element Blade
Deeper into the Caves	・ Thundara Blade
Deputy Assignment	・ Frost Armlet
EM Hell in the Building	・ Stop Blade
EM Hell in the Caverns	・ Hell Thundaga
EM Hell in the Mines	・ MAG Up++
EM Hell in the Plains	・ Status Strike
EM Hell in the Wasteland	・ Elemental Strike
EM Hell on the Island	・ Status Ward
Escape from Hojo's Lab	・ Regen
Even Deeper	・ Megaflare
Experiment No. 102	・ Amulet
Final Notice	・ Electrocute
Foes on the Waterfront	・ Bronze Bangle
Freight Recall	・ Headband
Further Below	・ SP Barrier
Genesis's Ambition	・ Kaiser Knuckles
Genesis's Challenge	・ Protect Ring
Genesis's Interception	・ High Jump
Genesis's New Weapon	・ Network Shop Duo
Genesis's Passion	・ Fat Chocobo Feather
Genesis's Super Weapon	・ Magical Punch
Genesis's Threat	・ Elixir
Hojo's Monsters	・ Brutal
Life Form of Energy	・ SP Master
Machines Gone Haywire	・ Precious Watch
Marks of an Intruder	・ Rune Armlet
Massive Machines	・ Iron Bangle
Mystery Materia	・ Odin Materia
No More Wutai	・ Flare
Notice	・ Tri-Fire
Only for 1st Class	・ Sniper Eye
Only for SOLDIER	・ Murderous Thrust
Rematch with Bahamut	・ Bahamut Materia
S.O.S.	・ Smart Consumer
S.O.S.?	・ Flare
S.O.S....?	・ Stop Blade
Second Deputy Assignment	・ Sprint Shoes
Signs of Materia	・ SP Turbo
Supplies Recall	・ Pearl Necklace
Suspicious Mail 1	・ Chocobo Feather
Suspicious Mail 2	・ Barrier
Suspicious Mail 3	・ Cait Sith's Megaphone
Suspicious Mail 4	・ Moogle's Amulet
Suspicious Mail 5	・ MAG Up+
Suspicious Mail 6	・ Darkness
The Lowest Tier	・ Super Ribbon
The Reigning Deity	・ Divine Slayer
The Third Power	・ Poison Twister
To the End	・ Hammer Punch
To the Lower Levels	・ Iron Fist
Toughest Monsters	・ Zantetsuken
Treasure Info 1	・ Assault Twister+
Treasure Info 2	・ VIT Up++
Treasure Info 3	・ SPR Up++
Treasure Info 4	・ Exploder Blade
Treasure Info 5	・ Hell Firaga
Treasure Info 6	・ Bahamut Fury Materia
Underground Caves	・ Aegis Armlet
Unusually Strong Monsters	・ Protect Ring
Weapons Gone Haywire	・ Rebirth Flame
Weapons Out of Control	・ Hero Drink
Wutai's Best	・ Escort Guard

List of All Missions

Chapter 3 Enemies

Enemy	HP	Weakness
A-Ahriman	1890	None
A-Sahagin	3710	None
Cutter Machine	10780	Thunder
G Avenger	1230	None
G Eraser	11900	None
Pile Machine	11253	Ice
Red Saucer I	570	None
Shot Machine	9658	None
Sweeper	3400	None

List of All Enemies & Monsters

Crisis Core: Reunion Related Guides

Complete Story Walkthrough: All Chapters

Ch.	Story Quest	Ch.	Story Quest
0	Prologue	5	Where Are You?
1	Embrace Your Dreams	6	Protect Your Honor
2	Betrayal?	7	Departure
3	Monster	8	See You Soon
4	An Angel's Dream	9	Escape the Nightmare
10	Heroes