FF7 Rebirth: Shinra Manor Vault Door Password (& What’s Inside)

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The Shinra Manor contains a locked vault in . Finding the hidden password will unlock the door and reveal its secrets. This is a mandatory main story quest that needs to be completed to progress the narrative.

This mission is a major story change from the original 1997 game that reworks Vincent Valentine’s recruitment quest. It focuses more on Vincent’s past tormentor, Professor Hojo, than the next party member. Still, you will fight a returning boss that behaves similarly to its previous incarnation.

Upon reaching the town of Nibelheim in Chapter 11, the team will split up. Cloud, Tifa, and Yuffie will wander off on their own separate adventure; Red XIII will also eventually track them down. Recent new team recruits Cait Sith will take Aerith and Barret into his own squad. Be sure to equip all three of the latter with appropriate level weapons, armor, and materia.

Cait Sith plays a little bit differently than the main hero of, Cloud Strife. Due to his small size he is able to fit into small passages like air ducts. Also, his giant stuffed moogle can easily move objects and pull switches too heavy for Cait.

Very often, Cait Sith will have to split off to open up the main doors for the larger Aerith and Barret. You will still need to engage in some solo combat. Be sure to use plenty of healing or retreat if you suffer too much damage.

Once regrouping as a whole team of three, you will find several palettes with cargo crates sitting on top of them. If you are currently using Barret or Aerith, switch back to Cait Sith as the controllable character. Pull all the crates back, and they will reveal a sequence of numbers from left to right:

Nearby the written combination will be a computer terminal. Put in the exact sequence of numbers and the vault will unlock. Upon entering, an ominous hologram of Hojo will be displayed. This will then release a ferocious boss, the Forgotten Specimen.

The Forgotten Specimen is a variant of the Lost Number boss from the original . Just