Crisis Core Buster Sword Proficiency [Explained]

Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII is an action role-playing game developed and published by Square Enix. It is a prequel to the popular role-playing game Final Fantasy VII and is set in the same world as the game, although it features a different cast of characters.

In the game, the main character, Zack Fair, wields a weapon called the Buster Sword. The Buster Sword is a broad sword with a distinctive cross-shaped guard. It is a recurring weapon in the Final Fantasy series and has become one of the most iconic weapons.

This guide will teach you everything about the Crisis Core Buster Sword Proficiency and how to utilize it to its maximum potential.

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Key Takeaways

• Proficiency can be increased by participating in battles and utilizing Battle Stance Actions.
• The proficiency level determines the weapon’s effectiveness in battle situations.
• You unlock new abilities based on the proficiency level of your weapon.
• Farming proficiency for the weapon is possible and relatively easy with the correct missions.

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What is Crisis Core Buster Sword Proficiency?

The proficiency level determines the weapon’s effectiveness in battle. The higher the proficiency level, the more impactful the weapon becomes.

To increase the proficiency level of the Buster Sword, Zack must use it in battle. Each time the weapon is used, its proficiency level will increase slightly. The proficiency level can also be increased by using certain items or completing specific game tasks.

As the proficiency level of the Buster Sword increases, it will gain new abilities and become more powerful.

Increasing Buster Sword Proficiency

You must perform specific actions in the Battle Stance to increase your crisis core buster sword proficiency. These actions award you a certain number of proficient points per battle. With each battle, you can gain a maximum of 0.57% proficiency. The breakdown is shown below.

Battle Stance Action	Maximum Proficiency Increase	Proficiency Increase Per Action
Guard	0.07%	0.01%
Strong Attack	0.25%	0.02% – 0.03%
Command Materia	0.25%	0.02% – 0.03%

Best Method of Increasing Proficiency

If you want to increase your proficiency, then a few missions are great for it. The following missions are pretty good and worth completing/revisiting for this proficiency increase:

• Mission M1-1-1: Shinra Basic Training
• Mission M1-1-3: 50 Shinra Troops
• Mission M9-5-3: Unusually Strong Monsters

Benefits of Increasing Proficiency

Increasing the crisis core buster sword proficiency has had some positive effects in that it has certain thresholds which allow the player to access new abilities. These abilities are powerful and can change the tide of battle depending on their usage.

Proficiency Level	Ability Unlocked
10%~15%	The maximum cap on the damage will be lifted and increased from 9,999 to 99,999.
55%	Attacks go through enemy barriers and have no damage reduction/nullification applied to them.