Orichalcum (item)

Orichalcum (オリハルコン) is a recurring item in the Final Fantasy series. Usually a Key Item or loot, it is a rare ore like the Mythril and the Adamantite. It is usually used in weapons, such as the Orichalcum Dirk.

Final Fantasy III
The Orichalcum is only present in the Nintendo DS version of Final Fantasy III, as it is used in the Legendary Smith sidequests. It is found in Cid's basement and is used by the Legendary Smith to forge the Ultima Weapon.

Final Fantasy VIII
The Orihalcon is an item that teaches any GF the Vit +40% ability. It can be obtained from Adamantoises. Ten Vit-J Scrolls also refine into an Orihalcon with Eden's GFAbl Med-RF ability.

Final Fantasy XI
Orichalcum (ores, ingots, sheets, chains, etc.) is a relatively expensive ingredient used most commonly by Goldsmithers in the production of a number of powerful weapons and armors (and furnishings). For some time it was notably one of the rarer minerals to mine in the field, making it a rather expensive commodity. The ingots have a number of secondary applications as well, specifically with quest lines involving the upgrading of the Mandau Relic Dagger, Gungnir Relic Polearm, the five Salvage Headgears, and the ninth inventory expansion Quest.

Final Fantasy XII
Orichalcum is a rare loot in Final Fantasy XII. It can be sold for 1,777 gil in the Bazaar in order to obtain the Stoneblade and the Masamune. Orichalcum can be stolen from Vishno and Poached from Deidar in the Pharos.

Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift


Orichalcum is a rare loot in Final Fantasy Tactics A2, obtained by completing the missions The Dig, Through Another's Eyes, A Lady's Proposition, The Cat's Meow, Goug Nightwatch, and Yellow Wings in Trouble. It is required in order to create the Orichalcum Dirk, Restorer, Ayvuir Red, Vigilante, and Wygar.

Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles
The Orichalcum is a rare material in Crystal Chronicles that is used to create the that is used to create the strongest weapons and armor in the game, including Diamond equipment, Legendary and Ultima weapons, Ragnarok, Longinus, Dreamcatcher, and Force Ring.

Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Ring of Fates
The Orichalcum appears again as a material in Ring of Fates.

Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Echoes of Time
Orichalcum is a material that can be obtained by creating it for 230 gil by using up one Mythril one Holy Orb, and one Yellow Stone.

Final Fantasy: The 4 Heroes of Light
Orihalcon found after beating the boss on the Liberte Tower Lighthouse Dungeon's 80th Floor and all four other extra dungeons (ranked levels 1-5) after beating their respective 80th Floor Boss. Used to upgrade beyond +9 for weapons & armor.

Kingdom Hearts Series
Orichalcum is listed as an extremely rare ore, and can only be found in certain worlds at certain times, or as a drop from bosses. There is an upgraded form of Orichalcum; Orichalcum+, which only drops off of specific bosses and can be found only in the World that Never Was. Both types are needed to synthesize the Ultima Weapon.