If you want to know how to romance Tifa in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth – and let’s face it, many do – there’s a few key elements you need to take into account. This guide will tell you everything you need to know to successfully complete the romance path with Tifa in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth.
There are several characters available to romance in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth. They all culminate in the infamous Gold Saucer date. Of course, the most popular by far is Tifa, and this guide offers a complete breakdown of everything you need to do to successfully romance her. This includes all necessary dialogue choices and side quests.
NOTE: There may be spoilers ahead. If you’re just beginning your journey, be sure to check out our how to get started with Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth guide for some important tips and tricks!

Guide for How to Romance Tifa in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth
In order to achieve that Gold Saucer date with Tifa, you need to have her as your highest level relationship during Chapter 8: All That Glitters and Chapter 12: A Golden Key. This results in your first date with her, and then the second concluding a successful romance.
There are a number of ways you can raise your relationship level with Tifa in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth. During our time with the game we found the following most influential:
- Choosing the correct dialogue options.
- Unlocking all of the Synergy Abilities and Skills between Cloud and Tifa.
- Picking Tifa, and matching Cloud’s swimwear style with Tifa’s in Chapter 6: Fool’s Paradise, at Costa del Sol.
- Completing all of Tifa’s side quests.
It’s also important to ensure that other characters don’t have their relationship level raised too much before Chapter 12. Doing so may result on you taking a different character on said dates. To be safe, simply don’t complete side quests with other characters until later in the game.
If you’re struggling with any other aspect of the game, be sure to check out our living Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth walkthrough guide.
All Tifa Romance Dialogue Choices in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth
Prior to Chapter 12, there are six conversations that will contribute to your relationship level with Tifa. There are multiple options that can help with this, but below you’ll find the best option for each dialogue choice.
Tifa Romance Dialogue Choice in Kalm
During Chapter 2: A New Journey Begins, you’ll encounter your first Tifa romance dialogue choice. After you speak with Red XIII and get a relationship explainer, Tifa asks if the tank above reminds you of anything. The best Tifa dialogue choice in Kalm is: ‘The place I made that promise to you‘.
Tifa Romance Dialogue Choice in Junon
In the Inn at Under Junon in Chapter 4: Dawn of a New Era, after you defeat the Terror of the Deep boss, Tifa asks if you remember a guy called Emilio. The best Tifa dialogue choice in Junon is: ‘Only person from the village I remember is you‘.
Tifa Romance Dialogue Choice in Costa del Sol
At the start of Chapter 7: Those Left Behind, after the Gastropod fight, speak with Tifa at the bar. The best Tifa dialogue choice in Costa del Sol is: ‘Lot’s happened since then‘.
Tifa Romance Dialogue Choice in Gongaga
When you get to the village in Gongaga in Chapter 9: The Planet Stirs, Tifa asks what Cloud would like to eat. The best Tifa dialogue choice in Gongaga is ‘Gonna go with the pot roast‘.
Tifa Romance Dialogue Choice in Cosmo Canyon
At Cosmo Canyon in Chapter 10: Watcher of the Vale, after she speaks about her experience to the group, talk with Tifaand she will ask if she sounded as awkward as she felt. The best Tifa dialogue choice in Cosmo Canyon is: ‘You did good‘.
Tifa Romance Dialogue Choice in Nibelheim
In Nibelheim during Chapter 11: The Long Shadow of Shinra, go upstairs in the Lockhart Residence. She’ll say her life with Avalanche was taking a toll on her. The best Tifa dialogue choice in Nibelheim is: ‘Have I helped you get through it at all?‘.

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Tifa Swimsuit Choice
During Chapter 6: Fool’s Paradise in Costa del Sol, you’ll take part in a variety of minigames. Here you can earn special currency to buy different swimwear outfits. You can buy options for Cloud, Tifa, and Aerith. However, in order to successfully romance Tifa, you should match her outfit with Cloud.
Furthermore, you should also make sure Aerith’s outfit doesn’t match with Cloud. Thus, depending on what Cloud wears, here’s what Tifa swimsuit choice to pick in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth:
- If Cloud is wearing Wild Surf, pick Shining Spirit for Tifa.
- If Cloud is wearing Ocean Chocobo, pick Majestic Glamour for Tifa.
All Tifa Romance Side Quests in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth
There are seven side quests you can complete in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth in order to raise your relationship with Tifa. Here’s a list of all Tifa side quests in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth:
- ‘A Rare Card Lost’ in Chapter 2.
- ‘Dreaming of Blue Skies’ – Junon area’ in Chapter 4.
- ‘Calling All Frogs’ – Junon area’ in Chapter 4.
- ‘Bodybuilders in a Bind’ – Northern Corel area’ in Chapter 7.
- ‘My White-Haired Angel’ – Nibelheim area’ in Chapter 11.
- ‘Sand and Circuses’ in Chapter 12 (You must first complete ‘Trouble in Paradise’ to unlock).
- ‘Gold Cup or Bust’ in Chapter 12 (You must first complete ‘Esoteric Secrets of the Elders’ to unlock).
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Tifa – First Gold Saucer date
The first date with Tifa happens during Chapter 8, at the Gold Saucer. If your relationship with Tifa is the highest of your party, she will knock on your room door and the date will begin.
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Tifa – Second Gold Saucer date
The second date with Tifa at the Gold Saucer happens during Chapter 12 of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth. Once again, you’ll know it’s happening when she knocks on Cloud’s door.
We hope you enjoy your date with Tifa in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth! Are you looking to romance any other characters? Let us know in the comments below!
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