Note: This post contains spoilers for late-game bosses in Final Fantasy 7 Remake, so if you haven't completed it, read on at your own risk.

　　Fighting your way through Final Fantasy 7 Remake's Chapter 18 to finish the game is only the beginning--once you've bested it, you can return to the game on Hard Mode for some serious challenges. Those include unlocking Chadley's final summon, checking out all the different scenes in Chapter 14, and defeating the optional Pride and Joy Prototype boss. If you want to compete on Hard Mode, you're going to need to upgrade your weapons, and late in the game, the only way to earn more upgrades is to find collectibles called Manuscripts.

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　　You'll come across some Manuscripts in FF7 Remake's normal mode, but to track down them all, you'll need to complete a bunch of side-quests and take on some tough Hard Mode bosses. Here's where to get every Manuscript in the game for each character.

　　Table of Contents [hide]What Manuscripts DoNormal Mode ManuscriptsChapter 8Chapter 9Chapter 14Hard Mode ManuscriptsChapter 1Chapter 2Chapter 3Chapter 4Chapter 5Chapter 6Chapter 7Chapter 8Chapter 9Chapter 10Chapter 11Chapter 12Chapter 13Chapter 14Chapter 15Chapter 16Chapter 17Chapter 18

　　

What Manuscripts Do

As you level up in Final Fantasy 7 Remake, you'll earn "skill points," or SP, that allow you to purchase new upgrades for your weapons. Manuscripts award you SP without leveling up, and each character has their own specific type of Manuscript. Once your characters reach Level 50, Manuscripts are the only way to gain additional SP, so you'll want to invest in tracking them down.

　　There are also four Manuscripts you can earn in the Corneo Colosseum in Normal Mode that unlock new Limit Breaks for each character. Get them in Chapter 9 and Chapter 14.

　　Most Manuscripts are located in Hard Mode, which is only accessible from the Chapter Select menu that unlocks once you've finished the game. But some you'll find along the way in Normal Mode, if you know where to look. Here are the Manuscript types for each character.

　　Cloud: Art of SwordplayTifa: Way of the FistBarret: Sharpshooter's CompanionAerith: Telluric ScripturesManuscripts are numbered, so if you find you're missing any, you should be able to narrow down where it's found based on the volume number that follows the title. There 14 Manuscript volumes for each character, plus one Limit Break Manuscript each.

　　

Normal Mode Manuscripts

Your first set of Manuscripts can be grabbed from the Moogle Emporium in the Sector 5 Undercity and by completing certain side-quests.

　　

Chapter 8

Get your first four Manuscripts from the Moogle Emporium in Chapter 8.Purchased form the Moogle Emporium (5 Moogle Medals each):

　　Art of Swordplay Vol. IWay of the Fist Vol. ISharpshooter's Companion Vol. ITelluric Scriptures Vol. I

Chapter 9

Art of Swordplay Vol. II Complete "Cloud vs. Shinra Thugs" in the Corneo ColosseumTelluric Scriptures Vol. II Complete "Aerith vs. Shinra Thugs" in the Corneo ColosseumLegacy: Ascension Limit Break (Cloud) Complete "Cloud vs. Wild Animals" in the Corneo ColosseumLegacy: Planet's Protection Limit Break (Aerith) Complete "Aerith vs. Wild Animals" in the Corneo Colosseum (do this before returning to Madam M after the Corneo Cup battles)

Chapter 14

Way of the Fist Vol. II Complete "Tifa vs. Shinra Thugs" in the Corneo ColosseumWay of the Fist Vol. III Complete "Wavering Hearts" side-questSharpshooter's Companion Vol. II Complete "Barret vs. Shinra Thugs" in the Corneo ColosseumSharpshooter's Companion Vol. III Complete "The Power of Music" side-questArt of Swordplay Vol. III Complete "Corneo's Secret Stash" side-questTelluric Scriptures Vol. III Complete "Secret Medicine" side-questLegacy: Dolphin Flurry Limit Break (Tifa) Complete "Tifa vs. Wild Animals" in the Corneo ColosseumLegacy: Catastrophe Limit Break (Barret) Complete: "Barret vs. Wild Animals" in the Corneo ColosseumFinal Fantasy 7 Remake News

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Hard Mode Manuscripts

You'll mostly get Hard Mode Manuscripts from defeating tough enemies--either bosses or the challenging opponents you find in some side-quests. Check out our full Boss Fight guide to help you get through those battles, and tap into our side-quests guide if you're struggling to track anything down.

　　

Chapter 1

Sharpshooter's Companion Vol. IV Defeat the Scorpion SentinelBosses and tough enemies throughout the Hard Mode version of Final Fantasy 7 Remake will reward you with Manuscripts when you defeat them.

Chapter 2

Art of Swordplay Vol. IV Defeat The Huntsman

Chapter 3

Art of Swordplay Vol. V Defeat the Doom Rats in the "Rat Problem" side-questWay of the Fist Vol. IV Defeat the Wrath Hound in the "On the Prowl" side-quest

Chapter 4

Art of Swordplay Vol. VI Defeat RocheWay of the Fist Vol. V Defeat the Enigmatic Specter

Chapter 5

Sharpshooter's Companion Vol. V Defeat the Crab Warden

Chapter 6

Way of the Fist Vol. VI Found in the ventilation fan that previously housed the Chocobo & Moogle summon Materia (click for details).

Chapter 7

Sharpshooter's Companion Vol. VI Defeat the Airbuster

Chapter 8

Two bosses in Chapter 8 Hard Mode will give you Manuscripts; the rest come from enemies found in side-quests.Art of Swordplay Vol. VII Defeat RenoTelluric Scriptures Vol. IV Defeat RudeTelluric Scriptures Vol. V Defeat the Monodrive Mk. II enemies in the "Weapons on a Rampage" side-questTelluric Scriptures Vol. VI Defeat the Hedgehog Pie King in the "Kids on Patrol" side-questTelluric Scriptures Vol. VII Defeat the Chromogger in the "Angel of the Slums" side-questTelluric Scriptures Vol. VIII Defeat the Venomantis enemies in the "Paying Respects" side-quest

Chapter 9

Telluric Scriptures Vol. IX Defeat Hell HouseArt of Swordplay Vol. VIII Defeat Beck's Badasses in the "Price of Thievery" side-questArt of Swordplay Vol. IX Defeat the Jury-Rigged Cutter in the "Shears' Counterattack" side-questArt of Swordplay Vol. X Defeat the Bombs in the "Dynamite Bodies" side-quest

Chapter 10

Way of the Fist Vol. VII Defeat Abzu

Chapter 11

Telluric Scriptures Vol. X Defeat the GhoulWay of the Fist Vol. VIII Defeat Eligor

Chapter 12

Sharpshooter's Companion Vol. VII Defeat Reno and RudeYou only get one Manuscript for besting Reno and Rude together.

Chapter 13

Sharpshooter's Companion Vol. VIII Defeat the Failed Experiment

Chapter 14

Art of Swordplay Vol. XI Defeat Beastmaster and Hellhound in the "Tomboy Bandit" side-questWay of the Fist Vol. IX Defeat Abzu and the Abzu Shoats in the sewersWay of the Fist Vol. X Defeat the Phantoms in the "Missing Children" side-questWay of the Fist Vol. XI Defeat the Trypapolis enemies in the Collapsed Expressway in the "Chocobo Search" side-questWay of the Fist Vol. XII Defeat the Sahagin Prince in the sewers in the "Corneo's Secret Stash" side-questSharpshooter's Companion Vol. IX Defeat the Tonberry in the "Malicious Goons" side-questSharpshooter's Companion Vol. X Defeat the Behemoth Type 0 in the "Subterranean Menace" side-questSharpshooter's Companion Vol. XI Defeat the Rust Drake in the "Chocobo Search" side-questJust about every major enemy you battle in Chapter 14 will drop a Manuscript.

Chapter 15

Sharpshooter's Companion Vol. XII Defeat the Valkyrie

Chapter 16

Art of Swordplay Vol. XII Defeat Specimen HO512

Chapter 17

Art of Swordplay Vol. XIII Complete "Cloud vs. SOLDIER 3-C Candidates" in the Shinra Combat SimulatorArt of Swordplay Vol. XIV Defeat Rufus and DarkstarWay of the First Vol. XIII Complete "Tifa vs. SOLDIER 3-C Candidates" in the Shinra Combat SimulatorWay of the Fist Vol. XIV Defeat Jenova DreamweaverSharpshooter's Companion Vol. XIII Complete "Barret vs. SOLDIER 3-C Candidates" in the Shinra Combat SimulatorTelluric Scriptures Vol. XI Complete "Aerith vs. SOLDIER 3-C Candidates" in the Shinra Combat SimulatorTelluric Scriptures Vol. XII Defeat the SwordipedeTelluric Scriptures Vol. XIII Defeat The ArsenalYou'll fight a series of bosses in Chapter 17, earning Manuscripts for each one.

Chapter 18

Sharpshooter's Companion Vol. XIV Defeat the Whisper HarbingerTelluric Scriptures Vol. XIV Defeat Sephiroth