Barret Wallace

Leader of AVALANCHE

A companion in ''Final Fantasy VII'' and the leader of the eco-terrorist organization AVALANCHE. A former coal miner driven by a strong desire for revenge, he is also a doting father to his daughter Marlene.

Quotes

  • A leader stays until the end.
  • When it comes to leader, it's me.
  • I'll absolutely protect Marlene.
  • I absolutely won't forgive Shinra.
  • Follow me!

Trivia

  • Name was Blow during development but changed to Barret due to issues in the American market.
  • Marlene is not his biological daughter; he is raising Dyne's daughter.
  • The gimmick arm in the work can switch between long-range and close-range attacks depending on the weapon type.
  • Lost many comrades in the Sector 7 plate drop incident, showing mental changes.
  • In ''Final Fantasy VII Remake'', the prosthetic arm transforms and fires energy bullets.
  • As leader of AVALANCHE, possesses strong leadership and passionate fervor.

Alternate names

Barret Wallace Barret

Tags

Final Fantasy VII Eco-terrorist AVALANCHE Midgar Coal miner Gimmick Arm Father Revenge Adoptive father

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Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Male

Appearance

Overall appearance
Muscular build with a tall, intimidating stature. His right arm is lost and replaced with a mechanical gimmick arm. His hair is usually short and black.
Height
Approx. 197cm
Eye color
Brown
Hair color
Black
Distinguishing features
  • Prosthetic right arm
  • Tall stature
  • Muscular build
Iconic items
  • Gimmick Arm
  • Firearms
  • Explosives

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Passionate
Detailed personality
Possesses a strong sense of justice and revenge, engaging in terrorist activities due to hostility toward Shinra Company. Deeply loves his daughter Marlene, is loyal to his comrades, and does not hesitate to use extreme measures. Has a sense of responsibility as a leader and a tendency to take charge, but as the story progresses, he is liberated from his excessive thirst for revenge and becomes a magnanimous figure.
Keywords
  • Brave
  • Stubborn
  • Paternal love
  • Sense of justice
  • Hot-tempered
  • Leadership
  • Thirst for revenge
  • Bossy
Motto
A leader stays until the end
Talents
  • Firearm handling
  • Combat command ability
  • Explosives knowledge
  • High stamina
Skills
  • Strategic leadership
  • Gatling gun usage
  • Hand-to-hand combat
  • Prosthetic arm transformation and shooting
Motivation
Protecting his hometown Corel and his beloved daughter Marlene, revenge against Shinra Company
Habits
Uses ''Ore'' (I) and ''Omae'' (you) as speech patterns. Bossy and gives many orders to comrades. Strongly doting parent.
Favorite foods
Coffee, Midgar slum cuisine
Hobbies
Time with daughter, Organization activities
Disliked situations
Shinra Company, Meaningless sacrifices
Disliked foods
Sweet things

History

Backstory
From Corel, formerly worked as a coal miner, but experienced the destruction of his village due to Shinra Company's mako reactor construction. Took in Marlene as an adoptive daughter and formed AVALANCHE for revenge against Shinra. His anger toward Shinra is the driving force behind his actions. Initially clashes with Cloud upon first meeting but gradually builds trust. In the latter half of the story, he is freed from excessive revenge and shifts to fighting to protect his daughter.
Debut date
January 31, 1997
Work title
Final Fantasy VII
Media type
Manga

AVALANCHE Formation

Significant event
AVALANCHE Formation
Description
Formed AVALANCHE as opponents to Shinra Company's mako reactor construction and began the conflict.

Shinra Building Infiltration

Significant event
Shinra Building Infiltration
Description
Infiltrated the Shinra Building to rescue Aerith, deepening his relationship with Cloud.

Sector 7 Plate Drop

Significant event
Sector 7 Plate Drop
Description
The slum district was destroyed by Shinra's atrocity, resulting in the tragic loss of many comrades.

Raising Daughter Marlene

Significant event
Raising Daughter Marlene
Description
Depicts him as a doting father who adores Marlene as parent and child, prioritizing her safety.

Relationships

Marlene Wallace

Child

Not his biological child, but dotes on her as an adoptive daughter and showers her with deep affection as her guardian.

Mina Wallace

Spouse

Deceased; revenge against Shinra for taking his hometown and wife is his motivation.

Cloud Strife

Rival

Trust is built during the infiltration of the Shinra Building.

Tifa Lockhart

Teammate

Comrade sharing the battles of AVALANCHE.

Jessie Rasberry

Teammate

Comrade supporting as an explosives expert.

AVALANCHE

AVALANCHE: leader

Media appearances

Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children

Anime / Supporting

2005 theatrical release

Final Fantasy VII

Game / Protagonist

1997 release

Final Fantasy VII Remake

Game / Protagonist

2020 release

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth

Game / Protagonist

2024 release planned

Last Order Final Fantasy VII

Anime / Supporting

Voice cast and creators

Masahiro Kobayashi

Voice actor
Masahiro Kobayashi
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Up to FF VII Remake

Mahito Funaki

Voice actor
Mahito Funaki
Language
Japanese
Version or series
FF VII Rebirth

Hironobu Sakaguchi

Creator name
Hironobu Sakaguchi
Role
Original author

Tetsuya Nomura

Creator name
Tetsuya Nomura
Role
Character designer

Square (later Square Enix)

Creator name
Square (later Square Enix)
Role
Publisher

Related goods

Barret Wallace Action Figure

Item name
Barret Wallace Action Figure
Category
Figure
Availability
Regular

Gimmick Arm Replica

Item name
Gimmick Arm Replica
Category
Accessory
Availability
Limited

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