Mastering Chocobo Gear Customization: A Guide to Golden Plumes in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth

Golden Plumes in *Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth* are a newly introduced currency specifically designed to enhance and personalize your Chocobo companions with various cosmetic options. This comprehensive guide provides detailed insights into acquiring Golden Plumes, utilizing them to customize your Chocobo gear, and where exactly you can access this gear. Let’s dive into the wonderful world of Chocobo customization and elevate your game experience.

Where to Use Golden Plumes in *Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth*

The utility of Golden Plumes is centered around the Chocobo Ranches scattered across Gaia. At these ranches, merchants offer various cosmetic gear sets for your Chocobo mounts. Typically, each ranch features a trio of gear pieces, and the cost in Golden Plumes increases as you progress further in the game. For instance, the Grasslands Shrina set demands six Golden Plumes, whereas the Junon Scorpion set requires nine.

It's essential to note that some ranch shops may not be immediately accessible. This is frequently tied to the completion of associated side quests. Completing these side quests is generally a prerequisite to unlocking the customization features at the ranch. For example, the 'Tracing the Tracks' main quest in the Grasslands and the 'Stuck in a Rut' side quest in Junon are necessary to access their respective shops. Look for green markers on your map, which typically denote these quests.

Specific Region Considerations

Additionally, certain Chocobo gear merchants might only become available after you progress through specific story segments, particularly in areas such as the Corel region. Hence, staying on top of both side and main quests is crucial for full access to all customization options.

How to Get Golden Plumes in *Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth*

Collecting Golden Plumes involves a few specific activities:

• Wrangling New Chocobos: Each open area with a Chocobo Ranch has distinct Chocobos to capture. Successfully sneaking up and wrangling a Chocobo yields two Golden Plumes. This action also grants access to that region’s special Chocobo type, each boasting unique abilities such as climbing or flying.
• Unlocking Chocobo Stops: Every open landscape, like the Grasslands or Junon, contains Chocobo Stops, which resemble blue bus shelters. Repairing these stops not only rewards you with one Golden Plume each but also enables the use of these stops for fast travel and resting. Follow baby Chocobos to locate these stops, or if you chance upon a stop first, the Chocobo chick will appear automatically.

Benefits of Chocobo Stops

Repairing and using Chocobo Stops come with additional perks. You can rest on Cushions to rejuvenate your party’s HP and MP and utilize these stops as fast travel points across the map. Plus, the sheer joy of petting the baby Chocobo is an added bonus.

To efficiently locate and repair all Chocobo Stops, refer to our detailed guide on Grasslands and Junon Chocobo Stop locations.

How to Change Chocobo Gear in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth

Once you've gathered your Golden Plumes and purchased various gear, the next step is to head to the Chocoboutiques. Found predominantly at Chocobo Ranches, these boutiques are identifiable by red Chocobo signs, typically situated at the main barn or ranch entrance.

In the Chocoboutique, equipped with your array of gear styles from Golden Plumes, you can not only dress your Chocobos but also alter the gear color using the Triangle button. Remember, unlocking access to the Chocoboutique generally requires the completion of each ranch's associated side quests.

Accessing Chocoboutiques

These green marker quests are vital and may occasionally necessitate progressing through certain story parts. Ensuring all these steps are followed allows full utilization of Chocobo gear customizations, providing a delightful avenue to personalize your feathered friends.

Exploring Further Resources

To maximize your journey across Gaia, additional resources include guides on obtaining and utilizing Moogle Medals, locating various Grasslands Chocobo Stops, and acquiring the Quetzalcoatl Talon. Each of these offers further enhancements to your adventures in *Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth*.

Enjoy the creative and strategic enhancements Golden Plumes offer as you gear up your Chocobos and experience the enriched dimension they bring to your gameplay!