It can also be used as an effective way to dodge enemy counterattacks.įocused Strike can be used in a combo with Tifa's other abilities such as Starshower, to allow her to exit and reenter combat quickly, continuing her combo mostly uninterrupted. The ability also slightly charges ATB, further allowing it to be reused repeatedly. Because the attack starts with a leap away from damage, Focused Strike should be strictly used in this sense, as otherwise part of its animation is wasted.īecause of Tifa's high File:Speed from FFVII Remake icon.png Speed, Focused Strike can be charged up quickly, making it viable as a substitute for a dodge roll to quickly avoid more powerful attacks while then getting in an attack of her own. The damage dealt by Focused Strike is lower compared to abilities such as Divekick, or Tifa's Unbridled Strength martial techniques, but the added leap makes it an effective way to quickly dodge out of the way of an attack. With the ability, Tifa pounces back to dodge an attack, before then leaping forward and striking an opponent, raising to the air before then dropping back down.įocused Strike is provided by the Sonic Strikers, and is permanently learned by using the ability to stagger enemies until the weapon's proficiency bonus is filled.įocused Strike causes Tifa to leap back and dodge an attack, then deals moderate burst physical damage to a target that can increase stagger a mild amount. Focused Strike is an ATB ability for Tifa in Final Fantasy VII Remake, provided by the File:Tifa knuckle from FFVII Remake icon.png Sonic Strikers.