Gradually restores HP
Description
Regen is a restore magic spell in Final Fantasy VII. It is granted by the Restore Materia at level three, and when cast, applies the Regen status effect, which restores 1/32 of a character's max HP every four seconds.
Regen is cast by the optional boss, Gorkii.
Mechanics[]
| Magic Materia | Restore, Master Magic |
|---|---|
| Effect | Applies Regen status effect |
| Compatible Support Materia | Added Cut All Final Attack HP Absorb Magic Counter MP Absorb MP Turbo Quadra Magic Sneak Attack Steal as well |
Use[]
Regen applies the Regen status effect, which heals a character for 1/32 of their max HP every four seconds. This can effectively negate weaker attacks and also provide sustainability for many of the longer fights against challenging enemies and bosses. Regen can also be particularly helpful in the Battle Square and in the Pagoda sidequest where the player only has one party member.
Restore should be paired with the All Materia to allow the player to apply the Regen status effect to all allies. This is because Regen has a fairly high MP cost, and it is much more efficient to apply it to all members rather than only one.
Regen is the only restore magic spell that will not damage undead enemies (because it does not have restorative element); it will heal them (by applying Regen status effect to them).
Behind the scenes[]
Despite Aerith having access to all three Cure spells in the 1996 Demo release, she does not have Regen. It is possible Regen became part of the Restore Materia only after the demo was released.
Etymology[]
"Regen" is shortened form of "regeneration".