Mastering the Art of Stealth: Capturing Belle the Junon Chocobo in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth

Capturing the Junon Chocobo in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is an exciting yet challenging endeavor that requires skill and stealth. This beautiful brown Chocobo, named Belle, is not only a majestic creature but also essential for navigating the tricky terrains of Junon. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of finding and capturing Belle, so you can add this precious companion to your team.

Chapter 1: Starting the Quest

The journey to capturing Belle begins with initiating the "Struck in a Rut" side quest. This side quest is essential as it will guide you directly to the location of Belle. To start the quest, head to a designated spot on your map where you will find Gabe, the owner of a local Chocobo ranch.

Engaging in a conversation with Gabe will net you "Chocobo Intel: Birds of the Mountain," a handy guide that pinpoints the general area where Belle can be found. This location is slightly southwest of Gabe's Chocobo Ranch. Prepare yourself, as you will soon enter a mini-game designed to test your capturing skills.

Finding the Ranch

Navigate towards the marked area on your map to reach Gabe's Chocobo Ranch. Once there, speak to Gabe to trigger the side quest. With the "Chocobo Intel: Birds of the Mountain" in hand, proceed to the indicated spot. This is the place where Belle will make her appearance.

Chapter 2: The Stealth Challenge

Upon arriving at the quest location, you will need to engage in a stealth mini-game to catch Belle. The area is filled with other highly alert Chocobos that will flee if they spot you, so stealth is key.

Initial Setup

When the mini-game begins, head to your right, where you will notice a switch and a small track with a couple of Chocobos nearby. Slowly make your way to the switch and press Triangle to activate it. This will set a cart in motion along the track, which you should use to shield yourself from the watchful Chocobos.

After reaching the other end of the track, look to your left to find another switch. Upon activating it, a new cart will move along the tracks. Gather the rocks near this switch, as these will be instrumental in your next steps.

Using Rocks Strategically

Position yourself behind the moving cart while aiming at the recently activated switch. When ready, hit Square to throw a rock at the switch. Ensure your aim is accurate to activate the switch successfully. This action will move the cart along the tracks, which you should continue to use as cover.

Once you reach the end of these tracks, look to your left again and you will see another cart with some more rocks scattered in front of it. Slowly make your way towards this cart, picking up the rocks en route. Belle can be spotted to the left but approaching her directly will get you caught. You need to follow the path around the cart without being detected.

Chapter 3: Maneuvering the Carts

This next phase demands precise movement and timing. Follow these steps carefully to avoid detection and successfully capture Belle.

Navigating the Tracks

Position yourself behind the cart you just accessed, facing another switch in the middle of the area. Use the L1 button to aim and Square to throw a rock at the switch. Once activated, the cart will move to the right, and you should move with it, maintaining your cover.

The initial stretch of track is straightforward; just follow the cart. However, when you reach the first corner, reposition Cloud so that he’s in front of the cart with a Chocobo behind it. After safely passing a stack of pallets, quickly move Cloud behind the shorter end of the cart.

As the cart turns the corner, ensure Cloud is behind the longer side of the cart, using it as a shield from the nearby Chocobos. Maintain this position until you reach the next obstacle.

Final Approach to Belle

In this part of the area, you will spot a patch of long grass next to a pallet stack. Roll into the grass and wait for the cart to move past you. As the end of the cart moves by, use Circle to roll behind it and then position Cloud against the long side with Belle on the opposite side.

Continue to follow the cart around the corner until you are directly behind Belle. Exit your cover and slowly approach her from behind. When the prompt appears, press Triangle to wrangle Belle and complete the mini-game successfully.

Chapter 4: What’s Next?

With Belle now captured, you can utilize her special abilities to navigate through the challenging terrains of Junon. Additionally, exploring the Junon Chocobo Stop locations will unlock more Fast Travel options, making your journey across the map more convenient. Do not forget to check out our detailed Fort Condor explainer, which provides all the necessary information about this engaging mini-game.

By following the steps in this guide, you should now have Belle as a valuable addition to your Chocobo lineup in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, enhancing both your exploration capabilities and overall gameplay experience. Good luck and happy adventuring!