Does Materia Level up Ff7?

Materia levels up like the rest of your equipment in Final Fantasy 7 Remake. As you fight (and, hopefully, win), you'll earn Ability Points (AP). AP levels up your Materia automatically as you gain it.

Do you have to use Materia to level it up ff7?

Materia needs to be slotted to level up, and you'll need to earn AP through finishing fights to actually move that process along. If you aren't slotting something crucial like an elemental or healing materia, you're doing it wrong: by the time you reach a hard boss fight you'll be stuck with weaker spells.

Which materia to level up first in ff7?

First Strike Materia

The key to getting the most out of the Assess Materia is to use it as quickly as you can when a fight begins. Since using the ability requires a single ATB Point, one of the best ways to start combat encounters with an ATB point is the purple Complete Materia, First Strike.