??? is an optional field map in Final Fantasy VII. It is hidden behind a waterfall in the center of the western continent on the borders of both the Gold Saucer Area and the Nibel Area, although the cave is only accessible from the latter.
The cave contains a small story sequence, after which the Chaos manual and Death Penalty are obtained for Vincent (both his ultimate Limit Break and ultimate weapon respectively).
Layout[]
In Final Fantasy VII Lucrecia's Cave is a one-room field entered from the world map. It can only be accessed by green, black, or gold Chocobo (requiring Chocobo breeding), or by going through an underwater tunnel on the northeast of the continent beneath the North Corel Area by submarine.
There is nothing to interact with in this area unless certain requirements are met for the sidequest.
Quests[]
After "Searching for the You of That Day", when Cloud has returned to the party and helms the Highwind, the player can start a sidequest at the cave if the player has acquired Vincent and has a means of entering the location.
Accessing the cave will begin a story sequence. Afterward the player must exit and fight between 2 and 11 random encounters. Returning with Vincent in the party, his Limit Break manual and his ultimate weapon, Chaos and Death Penalty, respectively, can be found at the back of the cave, which is otherwise empty.
Behind the scenes[]
Upon entering the cave in Final Fantasy VII, Lucrecia will either say "Vincent..." or "Sephiroth..." before she notices she has visitors. The name she says is randomly chosen between the two.[1]