FF7 Rebirth Where The Wind Blows Quest Guide And Objectives

Navigating the expansive Grasslands region in Final Fantasy VII Rebirth brings players across numerous engaging side quests that deepen party relationships and unlock valuable rewards. One of the key early-game objectives is Where the Wind Blows, a quest focused on helping repair a crucial windmill structure in the region. Understanding the necessary prerequisites and item locations ensures Cloud and his companions complete every task efficiently.

Unlocking the Quest and Talking to Broden

To initiate this quest in Chapter 2, players must first complete prerequisite side quests in the Grasslands area, including Flowers From the Hill, Livestock's Bane, and A Rare Card Lost. After meeting these requirements, head to the innkeeper Broden inside the Kalm Inn to accept the assignment. Broden asks you to assist Mildred, who is trying to get the local windmill running again at the Windmill Settlement.

Finding the Transmuter Chip Recipe

Before crafting the repair component, players must locate the specific Transmuter Chip hidden in the world. Unlocking Excavation Intel 1: Bygone Settlement requires completing initial Expedition Intel objectives for Chadley in the Grasslands. Once at the settlement site, use a Chocobo's sniffing ability to dig up the treasure containing the Windmill Gear recipe.

Defeating Quetzalcoatl for Required Crafting Materials

Crafting the Windmill Gear requires basic materials alongside a rare ingredient known as the Quetzalcoatl Talon. This mighty boss encounter is unlocked by discovering the region's Lifesprings to reveal Classified Intel: Winged Lacertilian of Yore. Defeating the feathered fiend grants the talon necessary to finalize transmuting the gear via the Item Transmuter menu.

Repairing the Windmill and Claiming Rewards

With the Windmill Gear crafted, return to the Windmill Settlement and deliver the freshly transmuted item directly to Mildred. Delivering the item triggers a completion cutscene and resolves the settlement's power issues. Completing this objective grants useful party experience, increases Cloud's affinity with Red XIII, and awards key gear to enhance your journey.