“ | Mercenaries, Cloud. That's what you an' me are gonna be. | „ |
~ Zack Fair |
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'''[[Status]]:''' Has been both '''Alive''' and '''Deceased''' ([https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8cVjyc46eRQ& Zack was killed by the Shinra Army on his way to Midgar]. However, [https://youtu.be/2TU-CEHzxBs?t=912 Fate was changed,] [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7h5Yn6WHpwk with Aerith using White Whispers to | '''[[Status]]:''' Has been both '''Alive''' and '''Deceased''' ([https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8cVjyc46eRQ& Zack was killed by the Shinra Army on his way to Midgar]. However, [https://youtu.be/2TU-CEHzxBs?t=912 Fate was changed,] [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7h5Yn6WHpwk with Aerith using White Whispers to ensure his survival]) | ||
'''Date of Death:''' End of September, [ ν ] – εγλ 0007 | '''Date of Death:''' End of September, [ ν ] – εγλ 0007 | ||
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'''[[Alignment]]:''' '''Neutral Good''' (Zack is the epitome of a hero, doing what is right and helping anyone in need, no matter the circumstances. Even when his life is on the line and he is being hunted by Shinra, Zack still puts his neck out for others and actively tries to help out Cloud, Genesis, and Director Lazard. For almost all the members of Shinra's military who succeeded him, he's looked up to as what a hero should strive to be. Later, when Cloud is having his memories rewritten by Jenova, Zack is used as a base of what the ideal SOLDIER is) | '''[[Alignment]]:''' '''Neutral Good''' (Zack is the epitome of a hero, doing what is right and helping anyone in need, no matter the circumstances. Even when his life is on the line and he is being hunted by Shinra, Zack still puts his neck out for others and actively tries to help out Cloud, Genesis, and Director Lazard. For almost all the members of Shinra's military who succeeded him, he's looked up to as what a hero should strive to be. Later, when Cloud is having his memories rewritten by Jenova, Zack is used as a base of what the ideal SOLDIER is) | ||
'''[[Protection Level]]:''' Initially '''Global Protector''' (As a SOLDIER, [https://youtu.be/QHC6xNrF7cE?t=620 Zack participated in wars across the planet], and was [https://youtu.be/ss6eWbQFNDI?t=399 given missions that take place] [https://youtu.be/bH7XsCK2mCA?t=2076 around the world]), '''Cosmic | '''[[Protection Level]]:''' Initially '''Global Protector''' (As a SOLDIER, [https://youtu.be/QHC6xNrF7cE?t=620 Zack participated in wars across the planet], and was [https://youtu.be/ss6eWbQFNDI?t=399 given missions that take place] [https://youtu.be/bH7XsCK2mCA?t=2076 around the world]), '''Cosmic Protector''' currently ([https://youtu.be/qY3FdaFSMFE?t=678 Aerith brought Zack into battle against Sephiroth], who [https://www.reddit.com/media?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpreview.redd.it%2Fsephiroth-rebirth-v0-0dcjxt6npykc1.png%3Fwidth%3D1080%26crop%3Dsmart%26auto%3Dwebp%26s%3D947342c093f9a886f293ecb97d3d74a2104efa00 seeks to pierce through the layers of existence and reunite fragmented space-time]) | ||
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Likely '''Below Average''' ([https://youtu.be/qQ3gAdjHHbg?t=2730 Hojo states that is is not SOLDIER's duty to think, only to follow orders and protect], implying that academics | Likely '''Below Average''' ([https://youtu.be/qQ3gAdjHHbg?t=2730 Hojo states that is is not SOLDIER's duty to think, only to follow orders and protect], implying that academics were not covered in the SOLDIER program. Since Zack joined Shinra as a child, it's unlikely that he got much schooling) | ||
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'''Above Average | '''Above Average''' (Zack appears to engage in all of his fights head-on. However, he is capable of using Materia Fusion to create interesting combinations of magic to more-efficiently take out his foes. [https://youtu.be/klxXLMjx5xU?t=473 He successfully scouted out Aerith's house to find out how much Shinra had it under surveillance]. Zack also successfully carried Cloud across the world for a year, while being pursued by the Shinra army the entire time) | ||
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'''Genius''' (When asking Zack to help her test weapons, [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MyYFCZxHVGI Scarlet describes 1st Class SOLDIERs as quick to catch on and quicker on their feet]. Zack can [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B1-m4E31WV0 perfectly replicate techniques from his peers through his Digital Mind Wave], | '''Genius''' (When asking Zack to help her test weapons, [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MyYFCZxHVGI Scarlet describes 1st Class SOLDIERs as quick to catch on and quicker on their feet]. Zack can [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B1-m4E31WV0 perfectly replicate techniques from his peers through his Digital Mind Wave], [https://imgur.com/a/Hf5NUsy even though Limit Breaks cannot usually be mimicked]) | ||
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Latest revision as of 04:19, 30 October 2024
Articles About Zack Fair
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Main Continuity | Compilation of Final Fantasy VII |
Alternate Continuity | Dissidia - Kingdom Hearts |
“ | That's not true, Essai. It's not me or any of us that's gonna win this battle. It's because of everyone here, we're all going to work together for this victory. We're all gonna come back here alive, right guys? | „ |
~ Zack Fair |
“ | So what if it seems hopeless? If it were me, I still wouldn’t give up. Embrace your dreams. And, whatever happens, protect your honor as SOLDIER. Well, okay, you never made SOLDIER. But it's what's in here that counts. Well, you need a hand with him? You already beat him once, didn't you? This should be a cinch! | „ |
~ Zack Fair to Cloud Strife |
“ | Boy, oh boy... The price of freedom is steep. Embrace your dreams, and whatever happens, protect your honor... as SOLIDER! Come and get it! | „ |
~ Zack Fair |
“ | SOLDIER 2nd Class Zack, on the job! | „ |
~ Zack Fair |
“ | You serious? I was just getting warmed up! | „ |
~ Zack Fair to Angeal Hewley |
“ | Right. Long as you get what you want, who cares who gets hurt. Is that it?! You really got it comin'! | „ |
~ Zack Fair to Sephiroth |
Background
Zack Fair is a main protagonist of Final Fantasy VII, and the best friend of the lead character, Cloud Strife. Serving as a SOLDIER 1st Class, Zack went from loyal Shinra warrior to a fugitive on the run, as he attempted to get back to his girlfriend, Aerith Gainsborough. His immeasurable honor and optimism echoes throughout the entire chronology of games, serving as a guiding light to Cloud.
This dropdown contains the synopsis of Zack’s story. Read at your own risk as you may be spoiled otherwise! |
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Ever since he was a young boy from the town of Gongaga, Zack looked up to the Shinra Power Electric Company’s SOLDIER program, and dreamt of becoming a SOLDIER 1st Class. This dream was so prevalent in Zack’s mind, that at 13 years old, he left for Midgar without even notifying his parents. Zack was quickly enlisted into the Shinra infantry, in which he served for nearly three years. However, once he reached the age of 16, Zack was promoted into SOLDIER as a 2nd Class, and was taken under the personal tutelage of 1st Class SOLDIER, Angeal Hewley. Angeal taught Zack the importance of sticking to his dream, and always maintaining his honor. Eventually, both Angeal and Zack were sent off to deal with Shinra’s war on Wutai, specifically Fort Tamblin. The two SOLDIERs infiltrate the fort and bring it to its knees, finally ending the Wutai conflict; however, much to Zack’s surprise, Angeal had suddenly disappeared. The legendary SOLDIER, Sephiroth, arrived on the scene and deduced that Angeal had betrayed them, joining his friend Genesis to rebel against Shinra. Zack’s efforts would then be shifted onto dealing with the Genesis conflict, which eventually even got him promoted to SOLDIER 1st Class in Angeal’s place. His quest would lead him to the Sector 5 Slums, where he refused to fight against Angeal. As a result, Angeal attacked Zack, and sent him plummeting to the slums below. The young SOLDIER woke up in a small, broken down church, where he met a young snappy girl named Aerith Gainsborough. Zack and Aerith would hit it off immediately, and soon form a relationship together. However, duty would continuously pull Zack away from Aerith, as the war against Genesis raged on. Appearing in Modeoheim for a mission, Zack made friends with one of the infantrymen stationed with him, Cloud Strife. The two infiltrated Modeoheim and finally confronted Angeal once and for all, who transformed into a monster to force Zack to fight. Zack struck down his mentor, and held him in his arms as he died. Angeal, with his dying breath, entrusted his honor and dreams onto Zack in the form of his sword, the Buster Sword. For the next two years, Zack would continue on as the only SOLDIER 1st Class remaining loyal to Shinra. Zack’s relationship with Aerith was going on strong, although he would soon be pulled away on a mission alongside Cloud and Sephiroth to the Mako Reactor in Nibelheim. With Sephiroth suddenly going rogue and slaughtering the entire town of Nibelheim, Zack was forced to confront him within the Mako Reactor. Feeling caught off guard and betrayed, Zack was defeated by Sephiroth after a brief scuffle, and knocked unable to fight. However, Cloud stepped up and caught Sephiroth off guard, seemingly killing him. Both Cloud and Zack were knocked unconscious and retrieved by the evil scientist, Professor Hojo, who experimented on their bodies for the next four years. Thankfully, Zack was finally able to come to his senses, and escape from the experimentation facility in Nibelheim. He recovered Cloud and fled the town, hoping to make his way back to Aerith. The Shinra Infantry was hunting Zack and Cloud down, however, and were quickly gaining on him. Seeing no other way out, Zack confronted the entire army and tried to defeat as many as he could to keep Cloud safe. Unfortunately, Zack defeated a majority of the army but could not hold off all of them, and was fatally shot. As the Shinra army left Zack for dead, Cloud crawled up to his friend and watched as his life began to fade. With his final actions, Zack entrusted his honor and dreams to Cloud in the form of his Buster Sword, asked him to say hello to Aerith for him, and faded into the Lifestream. |
Personality
Impatient and hyperactive: Angeal likens Zack to a little puppy, restless and with zero attention span.
Friendly and humble: Yuffie describes Zack as being a really nice guy, who pretended to lose his fight with her to make her feel better.
Flirtatious and charismatic: Aerith saw Zack as a charming guy who likely had many women in his life before her, calling him a "lady's man" and hoping that he was only missing because he found someone else.
Determined, dream-chasing, and honorable: Zack was determined enough to abruptly leave home to chase his dreams. He constantly repeats Angeal's creed, of embracing his dreams, and protecting his honor as SOLDIER.
Has the morality befitting a hero: Kazushige Nojima based Zack's personality on Final Fantasy X's Tidus, explaining that he is impulsive, candor, and knows the difference between right and wrong. He is not a tormented character.
General Information
Name: Zack Fair
Nicknames: Zack, the puppy
Origin: Final Fantasy VII
First Appearance: Final Fantasy VII (Release Order first appearance), Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII (Chronological first appearance)
Latest Appearance: Final Fantasy VII Rebirth (Release Order latest appearance), Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children (Chronological latest appearance, as a spirit in the Lifestream)
Company: Square Enix
Creator: Kazushige Nojima, Tetsuya Nomura
Actor:
- Japanese Voice Actor: Kenichi Suzumura (2005 - current)
- English Voice Actor: Rick Gomez (2006 - 2007), Caleb Pierce (2020 - current)
Sex: Male
Sexuality: Heterosexual
Pronouns: He/Him
Age: 16 years old (first appearance), 17 years old (Zack changed his hair one year after killing Angeal Hewley), 23 years old (four years passed while he was trapped in Nibelheim, then almost another year to his death)
Birth Year: [ μ ] – εγλ 1984[1]
Homeworld: Gaia[2]
Residence: Gongaga (as a child), Shinra Building (as a SOLDIER)
Story Role: Hero, Main Protagonist, Supporting Character
Classification: Human, SOLDIER 2nd Class (formerly), SOLDIER 1st Class
Species: Mako-enhanced Human with Jenova Cells
State of Being: Regular
Physiology: Humanoid Physiology, Spirit Energy Physiology
In-Universe Creator: The Lifestream
Occupation: Shinra SOLDIER (formerly)
Affiliations: Aerith Gainsborough (Zack and Aerith were each other's first loves, being boyfriend and girlfriend. After Zack disappeared, Aerith wrote him eighty-nine letters, and Aerith was the last person on Zack's mind as he died. They are together in the Lifestream), Angeal Hewley (Zack's mentor, has a strong bond with him and often lectures him. Angeal passed his honor and dreams onto Zack with the Buster Sword), Cloud Strife (Zack took care of Cloud for a year. He passed his honor and dreams onto Cloud with the Buster Sword), Cissnei (Worked together under Shinra. Cissnei hung around Zack often, and lined-up her vacation with Zack's. She even anonymously ran his fan club, though she can't define what their relationship was. Cissnei also promised to watch over Zack's parents, and moved to Gongaga to do so), Sephiroth (Formerly. Were often paired up on missions)
Enemies: Sephiroth (After Sephiroth destroyed Nibelheim, Zack's trust was broken and was forced to fight him. He urged Cloud to finish Sephiroth off, and had no sympathy for him in their next meeting), Shinra Power Electric Company (After Zack escaped from Shinra Manor, he became a fugitive and was hunted down by Shinra), Genesis Rhapsodos (Zack was the main force opposing Genesis' army), Wutai (Zack fought in Shinra's war with Wutai)
Height: 185 cm (6'1")[3]
Weight: Unknown
Status: Has been both Alive and Deceased (Zack was killed by the Shinra Army on his way to Midgar. However, Fate was changed, with Aerith using White Whispers to ensure his survival)
Date of Death: End of September, [ ν ] – εγλ 0007
Alignment: Neutral Good (Zack is the epitome of a hero, doing what is right and helping anyone in need, no matter the circumstances. Even when his life is on the line and he is being hunted by Shinra, Zack still puts his neck out for others and actively tries to help out Cloud, Genesis, and Director Lazard. For almost all the members of Shinra's military who succeeded him, he's looked up to as what a hero should strive to be. Later, when Cloud is having his memories rewritten by Jenova, Zack is used as a base of what the ideal SOLDIER is)
Protection Level: Initially Global Protector (As a SOLDIER, Zack participated in wars across the planet, and was given missions that take place around the world), Cosmic Protector currently (Aerith brought Zack into battle against Sephiroth, who seeks to pierce through the layers of existence and reunite fragmented space-time)
Codex Statistics
Grade: S
Tier: High 3-A
Cardinality: Finite
Dimensionality: 3-D
Attack Potency: Multi-Supercluster level (Could defeat Bahamut Fury, who can create a dimension with a starry sky. Could defeat Genesis Rhapsodos empowered by the Red Orb, a far weaker version of whom could take on Sephiroth, and Zack could also directly fight Sephiroth himself; As confirmed by Professor Hojo, Sephiroth knew Super Nova during this time, which has him create a dimension containing starry skies and multiple galaxies. Sephiroth is also consistently stated to be the strongest character in the series, placing him above Knights of the Round, which can destroy its own dimension containing a galaxy cluster)
Durability: Multi-Supercluster level
Striking Strength: Multi-Supercluster Class
Lifting Strength: Class 5 (Can easily pick up and throw a large concrete post with enough force to destroy a helicopter)
Travel Speed: Athletic Human (Is comparable to Cloud Strife, who can run at similar speeds to a Chocobo; Chocobo are said in the Dissidia Final Fantasy Museum to run at 20 mph)
Attack Speed: Supersonic (Can attack fast enough to slice a missile heading straight for him in half)
Reaction Speed: Supersonic (Can move fast enough to dodge rapid-fire bullets)
Stamina: Superhuman (Zack was on the run from Shinra for nearly a year, and yet was still in prime condition to take on the entire Shinra army. He is able to go on covert missions for several days at a time and still be raring to fight)
Range: Standard Melee, Extended Melee with Buster Sword, Far Higher with Materia and Limit Breaks
Likely Below Average (Hojo states that is is not SOLDIER's duty to think, only to follow orders and protect, implying that academics were not covered in the SOLDIER program. Since Zack joined Shinra as a child, it's unlikely that he got much schooling)
Powers and Techniques
Possible Ice Manipulation (Has a chance of attacking with ice using Freeze), possible Earth Manipulation (Has a chance of attacking with earth using Break), possible Air Manipulation (Has a chance of attacking with wind using Tornado), possible Fire Manipulation (Has a chance of attacking with fire using Flare)
Resistance to Petrification & Time Stop (Paired with Contain Materia, grants resistance to Petrify and Stop).
Resistance to Death Manipulation (Paired with Destruct and Odin Materia, grants resistance to Instant Death).
Resistance to Magic Negation & Sleep Manipulation (Paired with Seal Materia, grants resistance to Silence and Sleep).
Enhanced Magic (All allows for magical spells to be multi-targeted to all allies or enemies)
Equipment
- SOLDIER Sword: A standard broadsword with no Materia slots, utilized by all members of the SOLDIER program with very few exceptions. This sword is good to use for training or any other mild combat, though the swords are extremely prone to breaking and cannot bolster the use of Materia in any way.
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SOLDIER Sword
- Buster Sword: An enormous broadsword with two Materia slots, that serves as a symbol of dreams and honor. It has inherited the hopes of those who fight, which is then bequeathed from one warrior to another. The Buster Sword once belonged to legendary SOLDIER 1st Class, Angeal Hewley, who then passed it down to Zack Fair, before it eventually ended up in the hands of Cloud Strife. It now currently rests in the Sector 5 Church, serving eternally as a reminder of those who sacrificed themselves to save the planet.
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Buster Sword
- Summon: Small red orbs of crystalized Mako energy that can be used to call upon legendary, gargantuan beasts from the distant past, to fight alongside him. This includes giant flaming behemoths like Ifrit, to huge dragons like Bahamut.
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Summon
- Magic: Small green orbs of crystalized Mako energy that can be used to enable the use of magic spells, oftentimes being elemental in nature, such as Fire/Fira/Firaga which attacks with flames.
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Magic
- Command: Small yellow orbs of crystalized Mako energy that can be used to enable the use of extra commands in battle, such as the ability to throw items or steal items from enemies.
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Command
- Support: Small blue orbs of crystalized Mako energy that have the primary purpose of being linked to other Materia, in order to enhance their effects.
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Support
- Independent: Small purple orbs of crystalized Mako energy that increase the stats of the user, or give them auto-abilities such as Cover.
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Independent
- Potion: Restores a small amount of health.
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Potion
- Hi-Potion: Restores a large amount of health.
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Hi-Potion
- X-Potion: Restores all health.
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X-Potion
- Ether: Restores a small amount of magic power.
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Ether
- Turbo Ether: Restores all magic power.
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Turbo Ether
- Elixir: Restores all health and magic power.
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Elixir
- Megalixir: Restores all health and magic power of the entire party.
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Megalixir
- Remedy: Cures all abnormal status effects, including Sleep, Poison, Sadness, Fury, Confusion, Silence, Frog, Mini, Slow, Petrify, Berserk, Paralysis, and Darkness.
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Remedy
- Phoenix Down: Resurrects one party member from death.
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Phoenix Down
Notable Techniques
- Octaslash: Using his Digital Mind Wave for Sephiroth, Zack can replicate his iconic attack. This has him slash his opponents into the air, and strike them eight consecutive times.
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Octaslash
- Rush Assault: Using his Digital Mind Wave for Angeal Hewley, Zack can replicate his attack. This has him punch the opponent several times, before charging through them and leaving them in a giant explosion.
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Rush Assault
- Air Strike: Using his Digital Mind Wave for Tseng, Zack can replicate his attack. This has him call upon an air strike from the Shinra attack helicopter.
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Air Strike
- Lucky Stars: Using his Digital Mind Wave for Cissnei, Zack can replicate her technique. Being surrounded by bright stars, Zack is given the ability to temporarily land critical hits with every attack.
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Lucky Stars
- Healing Wave: Using his Digital Mind Wave for Aerith Gainsborough, Zack can replicate her iconic technique. This has him pray to the planet, and he is bestowed with healing energy that fully rejuvenates him.
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Healing Wave
- Meteor Shots: Using his Digital Mind Wave for Cloud Strife, Zack can replicate his iconic attack. This has Zack jump high up into the air, powering up his sword before blasting out meteor-like energy balls from it at enemies.
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Meteor Shots
- Apocalypse: Using his Digital Mind Wave for Genesis Rhapsodos, Zack can replicate his most powerful attack. This has Zack summon a large circular pattern on the ground beneath his foes, before lighting it up with powerful electricity.
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Apocalypse
Other
Weaknesses: Zack can be very naïve at times, which hampers his judgement and can put him in trouble; such as when he refused to fight Angeal and was defeated for it. He’s also highly energetic and can sometimes put himself in situations not favourable to him.
Battle Records
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- Behemoth (Simulation) - Fight
- Conditions: None.
- Location: Sector 8, Midgar (Simulation)
- Note: The simulations of the Shinra Combat Simulator have the same levels of power as their real counterparts.
- Vajradhara Tai & Vajradhara Wu - Fight
- Conditions: None.
- Location: Fort Tamblin, Wutai
- Vajradhara Asura - Fight
- Conditions: Zack fought with help from Angeal Hewley.
- Location: Fort Tamblin, Wutai
- Note: It is unknown if Zack would have won if not for assistance from Angeal.
- Ifrit - Fight
- Conditions: Zack fought with help from Sephiroth.
- Location: Ifrit's Realm within Fort Tamblin, Wutai
- Note: It is unknown if Zack would have won if not for assistance from Sephiroth.
- G Eraser - Fight
- Conditions: Zack fought to save Cissnei.
- Location: Sector 8, Midgar
- Note: Cissnei would have lost if not for Zack's intervention.
- Bahamut Fury - Fight
- Conditions: None.
- Location: Bahamut Fury's Realm on top of the Shinra Building, Midgar
- Genesis Rhapsodos - Fight
- Conditions: None.
- Location: Modeoheim
- Angeal Hewley - Fight
- Conditions: None.
- Location: Modeoheim
- Sephiroth - Fight
- Conditions: Zack fought with assistance from Cloud Strife.
- Location: Mako Reactor, Nibelheim
- Note: Zack was incapacitated and could not have won if Cloud didn't finish Sephiroth off.
- Genesis Rhapsodos - Fight
- Conditions: None.
- Location: Banora Underground
- Shinra Infantry - Fight
- Conditions: Zack faced the Shinra Infantry, without the presence of the Whispers of Fate
- Location: Wasteland outside of Midgar
- Note: The Whispers of Fate had been destroyed, so the outcome of the fight was unrestricted by fate
- Angeal Hewley - Fight
- Conditions: None.
- Location: Mako Reactor 5, Midgar
- Note: Zack refused to fight back against Angeal.
- Shinra Infantry - Fight
- Conditions: Zack faced the Shinra Infantry, with the presence of the Whispers of Fate
- Location: Wasteland outside of Midgar
- Note: The Whispers of Fate had not yet been destroyed, so the outcome of the fight was determined/forced by them.
- Sephiroth (Simulation) - Fight
- Conditions: Zack fought with help from Angeal Hewley.
- Location: Sector 8, Midgar (Simulation)
- Note: The simulations of the Shinra Combat Simulator have the same levels of power as their real counterparts. Zack would have lost if not for intervention by Angeal Hewley, who ended the fight by stopping the simulation right after.
- ↑ Crisis Core Final Fantasy VII Ultimania
- ↑ [https://web.archive.org/web/20051201124940im_/http://www.squarehaven.com/news/media/ffvii-ac_040516/advent.jpg E3: Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children pamphlet
- ↑ Final Fantasy VII 10th Anniversary Ultimania