Further decreases enemy damage and fills the ATB gauge faster when guarding.
Description
Steadfast block materia is a 
Complete Materia in Final Fantasy VII Rebirth. It causes guarding to further mitigate damage taken, and fills the user's ATB gauge faster when guarding.
Obtained[]
A steadfast block materia is won from completing "Combat Training: Synergy", a tutorial combat simulator mission that is available since the beginning of the game in Chadley Combat Simulator.
Steadfast block materia is sold in shops that sell materia from Costa del Sol onward.
A steadfast block materia is rewarded by A-ranking "Cinco de Chocobo" on the piano, its sheet music found in a residence in Gongaga.
Steadfast block materia in Gold Saucer.
A steadfast block materia is found in the Gold Saucer Park Central, near the Speed Square sign.
Stats[]
| Level | AP required | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | Slightly less damage + small ATB boost |
| 2 | 250 | Less damage + medium ATB boost |
| 3 | 750 | Even less damage + large ATB boost |
Use[]
Steadfast block materia improves the effect of guarding against attacks, causing it to further reduce damage taken and building the user's ATB gauge. This is a great way to allow party members to build ATB gauge without attacking, such as against enemies resistant to attacks, or while not being controlled by the player, as the AI party members already play defensively. This can also help them get ATB for Auto-Weapon Ability Materia.
The materia is beneficial on any party member at almost any time. There are few moments where the player will not want the benefits from an improved guard against enemies, meaning the only consideration the player should take is how often they expect to guard against attacks. For instance, Cloud and Red XIII actively benefit from guarding due to counterattacks and would be prime candidates, while Aerith or Barret would benefit also due to their low mobility; conversely, Tifa or Yuffie are more mobile and rely more on dodging to avoid damage entirely, and thus the materia would be more of a luxury on them.
The materia also works alongside Precision Defense Focus Materia, as though precision defense will make it more likely that guarding could avoid damage entirely, steadfast block will still build ATB.
Both steadfast block and precision defense focus are great on Cloud when he is using Auto-Unique Ability Materia, letting him precision-counter frequently.
The same effect can also be gained from an accessory, freeing up a materia slot.