Final Fantasy weapons and armor
The following is a list of weapons in the Final Fantasy computer role-playing game series. Template:Spoilers
Basic alloy weaponry
Interspersed between unique weapons are a graded scale of other, more common weapons, usually sold in shops. They are typically labeled according to the following progression, from weakest to strongest:
- Bronze
- Iron
- Steel
- Mythril or Silver
- Gold
- Platinum
- Diamond
- Crystal
- Adamantite (found in FF1) also, Adamantine
Note that armor also typically follows the same alloy progression.
Moreover, weapons of "Genji" series are seen in Final Fantasy IV ,Final Fantasy VI and Final Fantasy IX. Although not an alloy, "Wooden" weapons are also often seen throughout the series.
Blitzball
The blitzball was a weapon used only by Wakka in Final Fantasy X. It's a ball with bumps all over for gripping when under water. In the game, blitzballs are used in a sport of the same name, with the official blitzball tournament ball color as white with blue stripes in a spiral pattern all across the ball. As a weapon, the ball comes in a variety of styles, many of which bear the same appearance as the default ball, while others were of various other colors, or had spikes. Wakka's Celestial Weapon, the World Champion, is a brown and black ball with a row of spikes. The blitzball also appears as part of Tidus' overdrive attack "Blitz Ace" in Final Fantasy X, and in a similar attack for Shuyin, "Terror of Zanarkand", in Final Fantasy X-2. Finally, in Kingdom Hearts, a young alternate version of Wakka makes a cameo appearance in the game with his default blitzball as his weapon.
Blood Sword
The Blood Sword is common throughout the series, with a frequent trait of the weapon being its ability to drain HP from enemy targets; however, the sword often has a low accuracy rate and when used against undead opponents, it heals them and damages the user. Its first and most noteworthy appearance is in Final Fantasy II, in which it can be used to easily defeat the final boss. In early English language localizations, it was known as "the Drainer" or "Drain Sword." There is also a spear with a similar effect seen in some games from the series, such as Final Fantasy IV. This spear is called "the Blood Lance." It also appears in Final Fantasy IX, as a weapon for Steiner.
Brotherhood
The Brotherhood is a main weapon that appears in Final Fantasy X. The sword's blade is a translucent blue in color, and appears if though it is made of either glass, solidified water or possibly very vivid Damascus steel. The weapon causes Water elemental damage, and serves as a main weapon for Tidus, who is given the sword by Wakka. Originally, the sword had belonged to Wakka's brother, Chappu, who died in a conflict with the entity known as "Sin".
At first the Brotherhood is a weak, somewhat featureless weapon that cannot be customized, but with the passing of certain events, it undergoes a significant increase in power. The sword later reappears in Final Fantasy X-2 as a weapon in the Warrior Dressphere, wielded by Yuna, who holds it in a similar stance to Tidus. Her victory pose is also the same as Tidus' when she is wearing the Warrior Dressphere.
Buster Sword
The Buster Sword (バスターソード) was made famous in Final Fantasy VII, in which it served as the default weapon of the game's protagonist, Cloud Strife, though Final Fantasy VII wasn't the first RPG in which it appeared, having also been a weapon in Lufia II: Rise of the Sinistrals and Lufia and the Fortress of Doom.
In the game's storyline, Cloud takes the Buster Sword from his fallen friend, Zack, who obtained it from his mentor Angel. Zack gave a comatose Cloud his weapon prior to being shot to death by Shin-Ra troops while trying to protect Cloud. Because of this exchange, Cloud later places the weapon over Zack's grave in his honor. In the game, it cannot be bought or sold, and is the weapon used by Cloud during the game's cut-scenes. The Buster Sword's most distinguishing characteristic is its impractical size. It has become an iconic element of Cloud's appearance, and within some RPG fan circles, it has become synonymous with any impractically oversized sword in video games or anime.
Its exact dimensions are not revealed, but judging from its relative size compared to the 5' 7" Cloud, it must be over a foot in width and at least five feet in length. It is considered that such a weapon would be egregiously impractical in reality. Theatrically, the Buster Sword's size renders it easier to follow than a smaller sword during the game's cut scenes, and its size may also make an impact on the viewer, demonstrating Cloud to have superhuman speed and strength, despite his smaller frame (possibly because he had been infused with Mako and Jenova's cells).
While its inspirations may be forever unknown, it bears a resemblance to the oversized sword wielded by the lead character Guts in the manga Berserk. It also bears characteristics of a traditional katana in its one-sided edge, a zweihänder in its size, and a bastard-sword in its short hilt. It may also be compared to a zanbato, a sword which appears in the anime and manga Rurouni Kenshin. Also worthy of note is that the katakana for Buster Sword, "バスターソード" was frequently used as the transliteration for bastard-sword in early Japanese games due to the limit on characters.
In the OVA Last Order: Final Fantasy VII, both sides of the Buster sword have an edge.
Other appearances
The Kingdom Hearts series' version of Cloud uses the Buster Sword in the original Kingdom Hearts game and Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories, although it makes its appearances while wrapped in heavy bandages. The sword also appears in Cloud's possession in Itadaki Street Special, and as both Cloud and Zack's weapon in Ehrgeiz.
In Kingdom Hearts II, Sora is given the Fenrir Keyblade, which looks very similar to the Buster Sword; it is bandaged up and is significantly wider than an average Keyblade.
Catclaw
The Catclaw is a weapon taken from the works of fantasy author Fritz Leiber. It is depicted as a hooked dagger (or dirk) in his stories but has undergone a number of changes in the Final Fantasy series.
In the earlier games of the series, as well as several spin off games such as Final Fantasy Legend, it appeared as an extremely powerful knife (the most powerful weapon for Black Wizards in the first Final Fantasy) and was clearly a reference to the weapon of the same name wielded by Fritz Leiber's fictional character, the Gray Mouser. Recent re-releases of these games have renamed the weapon "Cat Claw," possibly in an attempt to distance the weapon from its original roots and more solidly plant it in the Final Fantasy mythos, or it may just be a result of translation interpretations.
The third game of the series introduced claws as their own category of weapon and the Catclaw appeared as a claw rather than a knife in Final Fantasy IV. It is possible that the game programmers thought it would confuse the player to have a weapon with "claw" in its name be a knife rather than a claw, and deliberately made the change. However, it is also possible that the weapon's change in depiction was accidental. Many of the game's developers had no prior experience with the series and were possibly unaware that the Catclaw was originally intended to be a knife, simply lumping it in as a claw when they were combing previous games for ideas for weapon names. In Final Fantasy VI and Final Fantasy VII the weapon was renamed "Tiger Fang."
The Catclaw also makes an appearance in Final Fantasy Mystic Quest and Final Fantasy Tactics Advance, again as a claw type weapon. In Final Fantasy IX, the weapon serves as Amarant's default weapon, entitled "Cat's Claw" in this incarnation.
Chain Whip
This long-range weapon made its debut in Final Fantasy IV, as one of Rydia's weapons. In Final Fantasy V, the Chain Whip is one of the many whips used by Trainers; all whips can paralyze enemies in the game, and one of the 12 Sealed Weapons is the Firebute Whip.
In Final Fantasy VIII, it is used by SeeD Elite, Quistis Trepe. Models include the "Chain Whip", "Slaying Tail", "Red Scorpion" and, "Save the Queen".
Dice
Dice have been used as weapons in various titles, most notably Final Fantasy VI, in which Setzer Gabbiani could equip them. The Dice usually dealt damage based on the roll of various amounts of dice and the user's level. The Fixed Dice, which threw three dice, allowed for an extra multiplier if the same number was brought up on all three dice. The dice were also used as Cait Sith's Limit Break in Final Fantasy VII. In Final Fantasy XI dice are used to corsair's techniques. The Lady Luck dressphere from Final Fantasy X-2 also uses dice as one of its special attacks.
Elemental swords
Flame Saber
The Flame Saber, sometimes called "the Flame Sword," "the Firebrand" or "the Flametongue," is a sword that first appeared in the original Final Fantasy. It has gone on to become the prototypical Fire elemental sword in most of the series' games, appearing in virtually every Final Fantasy game, with Final Fantasy VII being a notable exception. "Flame Saber" was also the name of one of Squall's Gunblades in Final Fantasy VIII, though this form had no elemental properties, yet it is depicted as a flaming blade. It is essentially the opposite of the Ice Brand. Flametongue exists in Final Fantasy X-2 as an ability that inflicts fire-based damage.
Ice Brand
The Ice Brand, sometimes called "the Ice Sword" (and on rare occasions simply "Blizzard"), is a fictional sword seen in several of the Final Fantasy installments. It contains the element of Ice, which is directly opposed to Fire. Therefore, the Ice Brand is the opposite elemental sword to the Flame Saber. In Final Fantasy X-2, Ice Brand is an ability accessible through the Warrior dressphere, and inflicts ice-based damage.
Coral Sword
The Coral Sword first appeared in the original Final Fantasy. In this game, monsters did not have elemental weaknesses in the same way they do now. Instead the Flame Tongue was effective against Ice-based enemies, the Ice Sword was effective against Fire-based enemies and the Water-themed Coral Sword was effective against Water-based enemies. The sword has kept this trait in later games by appearing as a Thunder elemental weapon, and has often times had its names altered (such as "Thunder Blade" in Final Fantasy VI) in order to make its elemental connection more noticeable. It has made appearances in Final Fantasy, Final Fantasy V,"Final Fantasy IX, Final Fantasy X, Final Fantasy XI and Final Fantasy Tactics.
Liquid Steel
The Liquid Steel is a sword of Water elemental properties, making it powerful against Thunder elemental enemies in the game, being that they're associated with its opposing element. It has only appeared in Final Fantasy X, and is, thus, not one of the swords which typically compose the "elemental blade" category. In Final Fantasy X-2, the player can use an ability called Liquid Steel, which inflicts water-based damage.
Excalipur
Excalipur is a sword that makes its most notable appearance in Final Fantasy V, though it also appears in three subseqent games in the series, Final Fantasy VIII, Final Fantasy IX, and Final Fantasy Tactics. It is considered a fake Excalibur and will always deal 1 HP damage. The fifth time the player faces Gilgamesh in Final Fantasy V, he wields this weapon, believing it to be the real Excalibur. Upon defeating him, the player can obtain the weapon, though it still only deals one damage when equipped. Ironically, the weapon has an unusually high attack power in this game, but an additional formula is implemented to reduce its damage to 1. This truncation is avoidable, however—most likely intentionally so, as the means to avoid the truncation formula were left in rereleases—using skills like Goblin Punch, which involve the use of a formula different from the attack command, but are based off of a character's current attack power nonetheless.
Excalipur appears in Final Fantasy Tactics under the localization "Excalipar," in which it is described as an imitation of Excalibur but is noted to be of a unique craftmanship. In Final Fantasy VIII, the weapon is once again wielded by Gilgamesh. However, in this game it is used only randomly, as Gilgamesh is a GF that randomly selects from four swords to use for attacks. In this game, it still only deals 1 HP damage.
First Tsurugi
The First Tsurugi (translated as "First Sword" in English) is a collection of six swords—designed such that they can be assembled into one—used by Cloud Strife as his primary weapon in Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children, the film sequel to Final Fantasy VII.
The individual swords that comprise the First Tsurugi are not officially named, though some fans have referred to them according to which swords they resemble from Final Fantasy VII. They consist of one main base blade, one hollow blade that serves as the front edge for the combined sword, two identical—but asymmetrically opposite—serrated blades that form the back, and two identical—also asymmetrically opposite—smaller blades that attach to the sides. In its fully assembled state, the First Tsurugi is reminiscent of Zack's Buster Sword in its shape and size.
The swords of the First Tsurugi in its disassembled state are usually stored on racks inside special compartments on both sides of Cloud's motorcycle, the Fenrir. In addition, Cloud wears a harness on his back that is designed to allow him to carry all six swords at once. [1]
Main blade
The main blade has two forms. In its first form, the main blade resembles an exaggerated Zweihänder in shape and appearance. Despite its apparent size and weight, Cloud usually wields it with one hand. It consists of a long hilt wrapped in a red material, a distinctively large handguard which the other swords can lock into, and a long, wide blade that ends at a thin point. The main blade is the only sword among the six that is double-sided, being somewhat similar in shape to Cloud's Ragnarok sword from Final Fantasy VII.
In the weapon's second form, the blade splits in half down the middle, revealing a complex inner portion that gives the weapon an appearance reminiscent of Cloud's Apocalypse sword. There are also several round slots within the middle of the opened portion that look as if they serve as materia slots. It is in this second form that the other swords may be assembled onto the main blade. By itself, the main blade serves as Cloud's primary weapon, with which he can be seen using his Blade Beam Limit Break on one occasion.
Hollow Blade
As its description suggests, the hollow blade does not have an inner core as is expected with a sword. Rather, it bears the appearance of a thick sheet of metal folded in a V-shape when looked at from above, with the bottom point of the "V" serving as the cutting edge. Its general shape resembles a Dussack sword. With the lower one-third of its length wrapping around a red double-hilt, this blade locks onto the front edge of the base sword, where it snugly covers that entire side of the main blade. Its own edge serves as the striking point for the assembled sword, and it is this addition that grants the First Tsurugi its distinctive similar appearance to the Buster Sword.
Despite its lack of an inner core, it is sturdy enough to deflect and block both bullets and physical attacks. Cloud also detaches the weapon from the completed First Tsurugi for use as an off-hand weapon during his fight with Sephiroth.
Serrated Blades
These two blades are identical long swords, mirror images of one other, with one side of each completely straight while the other bears a squared-serrated pattern. A long black hilt completes the design for both. In assembling the combined form of First Tsurugi, these two swords are attached to the back side of the base sword with their serrated edges pointed toward the hollow blade.
Switch Blades
Two small swords that are mirror images of one another, both with single-sided blades and gear-like mechanisms between at their hilts that allow them to fold up like a switchblade. It is in this folded form that these two small blades are locked onto the sides of the base sword in assembling the combined First Tsurugi, their sharp edges turned forward. In addition, either of the small blades can be quickly ejected from the assembly if needed, providing an off-hand weapon. Cloud uses this as an off-hand weapon during his fight with Yazoo and Loz in the tunnel fight sequence.
Completed First Tsurugi
Unlike the Buster Sword, which contains two round slots for holding materia, the First Tsurugi has no similar compartments. However, more in line with the Buster Sword, it is primarily a crushing or hacking weapon, as opposed to a sword designed for slicing (such as a katana), and although its appearance would suggest that it is even more stout and sturdy than the Buster Sword, Cloud does not demonstrate any more difficulty carrying and wielding it with one hand than he does with its six components.
Also of note concerning the completed form of the First Tsurugi is a unique Limit Break that Cloud can perform with it, as seen near the finale of Advent Children. It is called "Choukyuu Bushin Hakazan Version 5" (究極武神破壊斬 Version 5), or "Ultimate War God Slash Version 5" (the original version being better known as "Omnislash version 5"), and is significantly different from the Omnislash in the original game. While the original used only one sword for a longer sequence involving 15 slashes, Omnislash Version 5 is a fast succession of six slashes using the six swords that comprise the completed First Tsurugi. It also differs from the original in that Version 5 involves the six swords levitating while Cloud himself briefly flies.
For a diagram of the different blades and an explanation of their assemblage, see this webpage.
Other appearances
While the Cloud of Kingdom Hearts' continuity used the Buster Sword in Kingdom Hearts and Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories, he uses the completed First Tsurugi in Kingdom Hearts II. As did the Buster Sword, the First Tsurugi appears wrapped in bandages.
Full Moon
The Full Moon is the one of the most powerful boomerangs in the Final Fantasy series. It is a very accurate weapon and can be used to attack from the back row without any decrease in damage. It is typically used by the Thief or Ninja classes. It first appeared in Final Fantasy III and has also been included in Final Fantasy IV, V, VI, VII,and XI. When this weapon is included in a Final Fantasy game, there is often another boomerang weapon known as "Rising Sun."
Gun-Arm
The Gun-Arm is used by Barret Wallace and Dyne in Final Fantasy VII. Simply put, a Gun-Arm is a firearm mounted to its owner's forearm, in the cases of both Dyne and Barret, serving as a replacement for lost limbs. There are various additional Gun-Arms available for Barret throughout the game, including a few close-range variants, such as a large drill or cannon ball. Barret's initial Gatling Gun appears throughout cutscenes, and, like the Buster Sword, cannot be bought or sold. In Advent Children, Barret uses a new Gun-Arm, which can transform from an artificial limb into a large gatling gun that features three firing units rotating around a central plasma gun.
Gunblade
A Gunblade is a sword with a pistol or revolver embedded in the blade. The layout of such a weapon differs from a rifle with a bayonet in that the edged component has an integral barrel, rather than being attached to the end of the barrel. In essence, the gunblade has a pistol to supplement a sword, while bayonet is a blade to supplement a rifle. The gunblade does not fire projectiles, despite its name. Triggering a round in the gun chamber sends a shockwave through the blade, increasing the damage potential to whatever the blade strikes at that moment (confirmed by the Final Fantasy VIII Ultimania, an official publication of Square-Enix[2]). This enhanced strike requires perfect timing by the user, making this weapon difficult to master and use effectively.
The weapon played a significant role in Final Fantasy VIII, where it was the weapon of choice of the protagonist, Squall Leonhart, and his rival, Seifer Almasy. Squall uses a gunblade called a "Revolver." It is a combination of a long blade and a revolver. The Revolver gunblade is embellished with symbols of Griever on both sides of the blade and at the end of the handle attached to a chain. Squall usually wields his gunblade with both hands but can also use one hand when appropriate. Seifer's gunblade is called a "Hyperion." It is a combination of a pistol and a long blade. In comparison to Squall's revolver, the Hyperion is primarily used with one hand.
Squaresoft did not invent the concept, and historically some early flintlock pistols actually were constructed as gun-swords, with the barrel of the pistol attached to the side of the blade of a shortsword or dagger. Examples of these weapons can be found in the armoury of Wawel Castle (Kraków, Poland). There also existed pin-fire cartridge gun-swords being produced as far as into the 1800s, though in limited quantity. There was even a US patent filed on the design of one such weapon.[1]
Weapons reminiscent of the gunblade appear in the Compilation of Final Fantasy VII. Weapons called "Velvet Nightmares" were used in Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children by Yazoo and Loz, though these weapons were notably different in that while gunblades function only as swords, the Velvet Nightmares function only as guns.[2] Weapons with both gun and sword functionality are used by Weiß in Dirge of Cerberus: Final Fantasy VII. His katana-rifle hybrids are actually the first "gun-sword" weapons in Final Fantasy to incorporate a projectile mechanism while also functioning as a sword. Though both of these weapons are often referred to as "gunblades" among fans of Final Fantasy, only those weapons in the style used by Seifer and Squall in Final Fantasy VIII are officially referred to by that title. The main female protagonist of Final Fantasy XIII is seen wielding a form of gunblade in the trailer. Her weapons doesn't comprise of both at the same time; rather, it can switch back and forth between an Uzi and a scimitar.
In Kingdom Hearts II Squall gave Sora a Keyblade—by the name of Sleeping Lion—that resembled a gun blade.
Another similar weapon is wielded by Wild ARMs characters Ashley Winchester and Janus Cascade. These weapons are referred to as "Bayonets," but the design more closely resembles a gunblade than it does real-world bayonets.
The gunblade, under its own name, also appears in Parasite Eve 2 as a secret weapon. Its version is an ultra high frequency blade with a shotgun attachment.
A gunblade like weapon appears in the anime .Hack//Roots (Used by Sakisaka), but unlike the usual gunblades we see, the blade is combined with a rifle like weapon.
Holy Lance
The Holy Lance, sometimes known as the "Spirit Lance" (called "Longinus" in Japanese versions), appears in nearly every Final Fantasy game as one of the strongest weapons for the Dragon Knight or the closest equivalent character (Cid Highwind, for instance), and is nearly always a Holy elemental weapon. Its first appearance was in Final Fantasy II, where anyone could use it due to the battle system of the game. In Final Fantasy IV, it was the strongest weapon for Kain Highwind, won by defeating the Plague boss; however this is not his strongest weapon in the Game Boy Advance remake (this is the only version of the game where this is the case). In Final Fantasy V, the Holy Lance was one of the 12 Sealed Weapons. It also appears in Final Fantasy IX as one of Freya Crescent's strongest weapons. In early English language localizations, this weapon was sometimes known as "the White Lance" and "the Pearl Lance" in order to avoid religious conotations due to Nintendo's strict censorship policies. Kimahri also uses this lance in the Japanese version, but in the American version it is simple called "Spirit Lance," and its his legendary weapon. The only two games in the numbered Final Fantasy series to not feature this weapon are the original Final Fantasy—due to there being no lances/spears in the game—and Final Fantasy VIII, in which there is no major character that uses a spear.
Lightbringer/Illumina
The Lightbringer is one of the strongest swords in the series, sometimes even stronger than the Ragnarok. A common trait of this weapon is that it gives stat bonuses to several stats, and casts the Holy spell either when attacking or when used as an item. Its first appearance was in Final Fantasy VI, in which it was renamed "Illumina" during English localization. To acquire it, the player had to first acquire the sword form of the Ragnarok, and then bet it at the Colloseum. It is the reward for winning the match.
Though its first appearance came in Final Fantasy VI, it has reappeared in Game Boy Advance rereleases of earlier Final Fantasy games. In Final Fantasy I & II: Dawn of Souls, it is won by defeating Death Gaze in the Soul of Chaos dungeon, and is a sword for the Red Mage. In Final Fantasy IV Advance, it is the best sword for Cecil Harvey, acquired by completing Cecil's Lunar Trail perfectly.
In Final Fantasy XI, the Lightbringer is an extremely powerful sword that was wielded by the leader of the Temple Knights (From San d'Oria) Ranperre. The weapon is known to be the strongest of all weapons in the game, though it is unusable by players.
[FFXI Beginning of Spoiler below]: The Lightbringer, ironically, is a bringer of darkness when unsheathed by anyone with the slightest hunger for darkness and power in their soul. It corrupts the wielder with strong desires of destruction and chaos. The exception is; only a person with a pure and strong soul, such as Ranperre, can wield the Lightbringer without being corrupted with desires of darkness. To make it clearer, only a person that has a pure desire to use the Lightbringer to "actually bring light" is able to wield it without being corrupted. [End of Spoiler]
Masamune
In the early Final Fantasy games the Masamune was the "ultimate weapon". It was a sword that could be used by most characters, even ones that normally could not use swords, and was typically found in the game's final dungeon. From Final Fantasy IV—in which it was Edward "Edge" Geraldine's ultimate weapon in conjunction with the Murasame (another common weapon in the series) —onward the weapon is usually presented as a katana and is the most poweful weapon for the Ninja or Samurai class. In Final Fantasy V, it was one of the 12 Sealed Weapons.
The Masamune in Final Fantasy VI exists, but due to Ted Woolsey's creative translations, it was renamed "Aura." It is a weapon for Cyan Garamonde, but not his ultimate weapon.
One notable exception to the common presentations of the Masamune is in Final Fantasy VII, where the Masamune is not available for the player to use. Instead it is the weapon of the main villain, Sephiroth. In this incarnation, it is a sword with a 7'11" blade and is of such unwieldy length that it is said only Sephiroth can wield it. It is such an unusual weapon that a person can judge whether or not another was killed by the blade by simply viewing the wound (as Cloud does in the Shin-Ra Headquarters).
The sword appears in a similar form in Final Fantasy VIII, in which it appears as one of the four legendary swords wielded by Gilgamesh. In Final Fantasy IX, it can be wielded by the main character, Zidane, as a double-bladed katana. In Final Fantasy X, it is Auron's Celestial Weapon and strangely resembles a giant spanner. Rikku takes up the same weapon in her Dark Knight dressphere in Final Fantasy X-2. Marquis Elmdor is the wielder of the Masamune in Final Fantasy Tactics, and it—along with Elmdor's unique "Genji" equipment—is among the most difficult items to steal in the entire game. Finally, the Masamune is a weapon available to the human race in the Ninja class, and to the Viera race in the Assassin class in Final Fantasy Tactics Advance. Later in the game, an upgraded form of the Masamune can be obtained in a mission against a weaponsmith after the game is completed. The weapon is called the Masamune 100, and has a legend that the blade will not dull for one hundred years.
Projectile Weapon Launcher
Though no official name released, in early Japanese translations, it was called "Blaster Edge". It is an arm mounted weapon, usually on the opposite of the dominant hand. Basically, it is utilized somewhat similar to a bow, launching a projectile, and unbelievably returns to its wielder like a boomerang.
In Final Fantasy VIII, Rinoa Heartilly wielded this weapon. Among its models are, "Pinwheel", "Valkyrie", "Rising Sun", "Cardinal" and ultimately, "Shooting Star".
Ragnarok
Ragnarok is the name of a powerful sword in several of the Final Fantasy video games, specifically Final Fantasy III, IV, V, VI, VII, IX, X, X-2, XI, Tactics, and Tactics Advance. It has few specific characteristics that carry from game to game. For the most part, it is simply a powerful sword found near the end of the game used by protagonist, or lead sword-wielding character.
In Final Fantasy IV, the Ragnarok was Cecil's best weapon (although this has been changed in the recent Game Boy Advance remake) but was re-titled the "Crystal Sword" in the original English translation.
In Final Fantasy V, it is found in a treasure chest in the final area, but is guarded by Shinryuu, one of the game's stronger bosses; incidentally, Shinryuu is also its guardian in Final Fantasy I & II: Dawn of Souls.
In Final Fantasy VI, it is a Magicite that teaches the most powerful spell in the game, Ultima, if it is left in its natural form. The player however can instead choose to have it transformed into a sword of the same name, second only in power among Final Fantasy VI swords to the "Illumina" (Lightbringer in the original Japanese translation), which can be obtained by gambling Ragnarok at the Colloseum.
In Final Fantasy VII, the Ragnarok is one of Cloud Strife's best swords.
In Final Fantasy VIII, it appears not as a weapon, but as a space craft equivalent to the airships of other Final Fantasy games.
In Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles, "Ragnarok" is the name of the Clavat's strongest weapon, with the exception of their Ultima Sword (which only adds a stunning effect with no additional attack strength), and can be obtained using a scroll for a Dark Weapon.
In Final Fantasy IX, its one of Steiner's strongest swords.
Although there is not a weapon with its name available for use, "Ragnarok" is the name of one of Sora's techniques in Kingdom Hearts, obtained by defeating Riku.
In Final Fantasy X-2, it appears as an accessory scince weapons are not introduced in FFX-2. It gives the Auto-Ability 'Spellspring' or most commonly known as 'No MP Cost'.
In Final Fantasy Tactics, it is a powerful knightsword obtainable upon defeating the penultimate boss of the game, and also procurable in its bonus dungeon.
In Final Fantasy Tactics Advance, the Ragnarok is simply a purchasable weapon with no special effects, although a sword called "Nagrarok" does appears, similar to other Ragnarok in the series.
Rune Axe
The Rune Axe is one of the strongest weapons in the games in which it appears. While axes are not in every game, the Rune Axe is in almost every game that has them as an available weapon. Common traits include raising Magic Power, and dealing extra damage by consuming MP. It is in Final Fantasy II, III, IV, V as one of the 12 Sealed Weapons, and the Dawn of Souls remake of Final Fantasy I.
In Final Fantasy XI, it appears as an item (Along with a series of Rune items from various other weapon classes) which is obtained from a "Strange Apparatus"
Save The Queen
Save The Queen is a weapon seen often in the more recent Final Fantasy games. In Final Fantasy IX, it was the sword used by General Beatrix, while in Final Fantasy Tactics it is a knight's sword that constantly generates the Protect spell on its wielder. In Final Fantasy Tactics: Advance, it appears as a sword that can be used by the Paladin class of the human race (as the "SaveTheQueen" due to character limits), and here teaches the ability Cover. It also receives improved stats while a Paladin uses the Cover ability to protect a party member in Final Fantasy XI. Although usually a sword, it has appeared in other forms; for example, it was the best whip of Quistis Trepe in Final Fantasy VIII, and in Kingdom Hearts and Kingdom Hearts II (along with an upgraded version in II, called "Save the Queen+"), it was the best staff for Donald Duck. Also present in Kingdom Hearts and Kingdom Hearts II is a shield with a similar name ("Save the King"), which serves as the best weapon for Goofy.
Sword of Legend
The Sword of Legend, known as simply Legend in the SNES release, is Cecil Harvey's sword from Final Fantasy IV that is equipped on him when he becomes a Paladin. The sword is notable because the Mysidian Legend is inscribed on it, and the legend says that only a Chosen One can wield the Legend Sword. It is this same legend that mentions the Lunar Whale which takes the player party to and from the Moon. The sword is holy-elemental, and can be upgraded to the Excalibur using a piece of Adamantite.
Ultima Weapon
The Ultima Weapon is often known as the most powerful weapon used by the main character. (Note: In Final Fantasy VI, it was translated as "Atma Weapon.")
- In the Final Fantasy I portion of Final Fintasy I & II: Dawn of Souls, the Ultima Weapon is found in a chest after defeating the last boss in Whisperwind Cove. Furthermore, upon clearing the game, and starting a new game with the cleared data, the Ultima Weapon will become available.
- In Final Fantasy VI, the title of "Ultima Weapon" is given to two very different subjects: The first is a pair of swords, the power of which is based on the hit points (HP) of the wielder; the more HP the character has, the stronger the power of the weapon. Because of the graphical depiction of the Ultima Weapon swords, many fans believe them to be an immaterial, energy-based weapon, similar to the lightsaber of Star Wars fame. The second subject with this title is a large, dragon-like boss with a special affinity to magical attacks. The monster bearing the name "Ultima Weapon" could be defeated by depleting its magic points, either by weathering many battle rounds against it, or by casting spells designed to deplete its supply of MP.
- Ultima Weapon appears in Final Fantasy VII as one of five WEAPONS featured in that game. Ultima WEAPON flies around the world map, and is fought several times by the player before being finally defeated above the Ancient Forest near Cosmo Canyon. Once defeated, the party receives the Ultima Weapon sword, Cloud's most powerful weapon. As in the previous game, the sword's power depends on Cloud's hit points. The sword's blade will also change from white to translucent purple and decrease in size as Cloud's HP lowers.
- Ultima Weapon appears in Final Fantasy VIII as a boss in the Deep Sea Research Center. While physically similar to its form in the previous game, this incarnation also wields a sword that resembles Cloud's Ultima Weapon.
- Zidane's most powerful weapon in Final Fantasy IX is also known as "Ultima Weapon," the blades and guards of which bear similarities to Cloud's Ultima Weapon. Steiner also has a weapon entitled "Ultima Sword," although this is not his ultimate weapon.
- In the Japanese and International versions of Final Fantasy X, Tidus' most powerful weapon is yet another Ultima Weapon. Its name was changed to "Caladbolg" in the North American version of the game. It is also the name of an optional boss fought in the Omega Ruins.
- The data files for Final Fantasy XI do contain a great sword titled Ultima Weapon. However, this item is for a level 80 Paladin and due to the game's level cap at 75, the item is unusable and there is no known way to obtain it.
- In Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles, the scroll for an Ultima weapon (the Greatest Weapon scroll) can only be obtained as the twelfth and last item presented to the child of an Alchemist. It may, however, be picked up by or given to any character. Only one scroll can be obtained, so only one character can ever use their Ultima weapon. In addition to having the highest attack power of any weapon (with the exception of the Lilty's Celestial Weapon, Longinus) it stuns enemies, allowing the player to fight on without being interrupted by the monster(s) being hit. Each race has an alternate weapon that has the same attack strength as the Ultima weapons (35) but does not stun. The scrolls and materials for these alternate weapons may be obtained multiple times and the weapons are considerably cheaper to craft than an Ultima weapon.
- In the Kingdom Hearts series, the Ultima Weapon appears as one of the strongest forms of the Keyblade. It is created through item synthesis in Kingdom Hearts and Kingdom Hearts II. Though sharing the same name, the appereance of the weapon in both series are different. In Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories Ultima Weapon is obtained through alternate means as one of the strongest attack card.
Vorpal Sword
The Vorpal Sword was originally a weapon that appears in Lewis Carroll's book Through the Looking-Glass and the poem Jabberwocky. It has appeared in many RPG video games including the original Final Fantasy. In Final Fantasy XI there is a high level sword skill called "Vorpal Blade" that strikes the enemy with four critical hits.
Yoichi's Bow
Yoichi's Bow is one of two commonly recurring bows in the series. It first appeared in Final Fantasy II as the strongest Bow weapon, and returned in Final Fantasy III, IV, V as one of the 12 Sealed Weapons, and the Tactics games. In Final Fantasy XI it's named "Yoichi no Yumi", being one of the most powerful bows in the game, it's only attainable after several difficult & costly upgrade phases. The other recurring bow is the Artemis Bow, found in IV, V, and the Tactics' games.
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