Chocobos are adorable and loyal companions that can help you travel faster and access new areas in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth (FF7 Rebirth). But did you know that you can also customize their appearance to suit your style and preference? In this guide, we will show you how to change your Chocobo’s color, gear, and accessories, and what benefits they can bring to your gameplay.
How to Unlock Chocobo Customization
Before you can start customizing your Chocobo, you will need to unlock the Chocoboutique feature in the game. To do this, you will need to complete a series of side quests related to Chocobos in each region. The first region where you can unlock the Chocoboutique is the Grasslands, where you will meet Bill, the owner of the Chocobo Ranch.
Bill will ask you to help him with various tasks, such as repairing Chocobo Stops, wrangling new Chocobos, and participating in Chocobo Races. Completing these quests will reward you with Golden Plumes, which are the currency used to buy customization items. You will also unlock the Chocoboutique in Bill’s Ranch, where you can start changing your Chocobo’s appearance.
You can unlock the Chocoboutique in other regions as well, such as the Wastelands, the Snowfields, and the Volcano. However, you will need to complete the corresponding side quests in each region first. You can check the status of your side quests in the Folio menu.
How to Change Chocobo Color
One of the most noticeable ways to customize your Chocobo is to change its color. By default, your Chocobo is yellow, but you can choose from a variety of colors, such as blue, green, red, black, and white. Each color has a different effect on your Chocobo’s stats and abilities, such as speed, stamina, and jump. Here is a list of all the Chocobo colors and their effects:
| Color | Effect |
|---|---|
| Yellow | No effect |
| Blue | Increases speed and stamina |
| Green | Increases jump and stamina |
| Red | Increases damage and stamina |
| Black | Increases speed, jump, and damage |
| White | Increases speed, jump, damage, and stamina |
To change your Chocobo’s color, you will need to buy a Chocobo Dye from the Chocoboutique. Each dye costs 10 Golden Plumes, and you can only use one dye at a time. To apply the dye, simply select it from the Chocoboutique menu and confirm your choice. You can also remove the dye and revert to the original yellow color by selecting the Remove Dye option.
How to Change Chocobo Gear
Another way to customize your Chocobo is to change its gear, such as its saddle, bridle, and legwraps. Each gear has a different effect on your Chocobo’s performance in the Chocobo Race minigame, such as increasing your boost gauge, reducing your stamina consumption, or enhancing your abilities. Here is a list of all the Chocobo gear and their effects:
| Gear | Effect |
|---|---|
| Saddle | Increases boost gauge |
| Bridle | Reduces stamina consumption |
| Legwraps | Enhances abilities |
To change your Chocobo’s gear, you will need to buy a Chocobo Gear Set from the Chocoboutique. Each gear set costs 20 Golden Plumes, and you can only use one gear set at a time. To apply the gear set, simply select it from the Chocoboutique menu and confirm your choice. You can also remove the gear set and revert to the original gear by selecting the Remove Gear option.
How to Change Chocobo Accessories
The final way to customize your Chocobo is to change its accessories, such as its hat, scarf, and glasses. Each accessory has no effect on your Chocobo’s stats or abilities, but they can make your Chocobo look more stylish and unique. Here is a list of all the Chocobo accessories and their costs:
| Accessory | Cost |
|---|---|
| Hat | 5 Golden Plumes |
| Scarf | 5 Golden Plumes |
| Glasses | 5 Golden Plumes |
To change your Chocobo’s accessories, you will need to buy them from the Chocoboutique. You can mix and match different accessories to create your own look. To apply the accessories, simply select them from the Chocoboutique menu and confirm your choice. You can also remove the accessories by selecting the Remove Accessory option.
How to Get More Golden Plumes
As you can see, changing your Chocobo’s appearance requires a lot of Golden Plumes, which are not easy to come by. However, there are some ways to get more Golden Plumes in the game, such as:
- Repairing Chocobo Stops: Each region has several Chocobo Stops that you can repair for one Golden Plume each. You can find them by following a baby Chocobo or by looking for a signpost with a Chocobo icon.
- Wrangling new Chocobos: Each region has a new Chocobo that you can wrangle for two Golden Plumes each. You can find them by following a baby Chocobo or by looking for a feather icon on the map.
- Participating in Chocobo Races: Each region has a Chocobo Race track that you can join for a chance to win Golden Plumes. The amount of Golden Plumes you can win depends on your rank and difficulty level.
- Completing side quests: Some side quests related to Chocobos will reward you with Golden Plumes upon completion. You can check the rewards of each side quest in the Folio menu.