You have a variety of different Materia available for you to use in Final Fantasy VII Remake. These Materia allow you to use different abilities and spells while fighting through the game. You want to make sure that your characters are all different to them so that you can fight various enemies, such as those with unique weaknesses. One of the ways to make sure that you can quickly learn about a new enemy's weaknesses and abilities is the Materia Assessment.
The Materia Assessment gives the opportunity to examine and learn detailed information about an enemy, including their weaknesses and the skills you need to use against them. At first you can use it on a single target, but later when you level it up you can use it against multiple enemies that you are fighting at once.
During Chapter 3 of Final Fantasy VII Remake, you will meet a boy named Chadley. He offers you a side quest and you receive the Evaluate Materia there. Once you get it, you are free to use the spell. No matter who your party is, it becomes an essential Materia to have at all times. You always want to know more about the new enemies you are fighting and how to beat it fast.
Beyond the standard enemy weaknesses and resistances, you also receive a detailed breakdown on the left side of the screen explaining how many experience points, AP, Gil, items they drop, items they can steal, and how. approach them during the fight. Using Evaluate Materia never gets old and gives you a wealth of information. It pays to take a break from the game and need little reminders on how to fight particular enemies.
The first level of this Materia allows you to scan a single enemy during combat. Make sure to upgrade it when you can to make sure you can use it on multiple enemies during a battle.
