Mage Masher (weapon)

The Mage Masher is a recurring weapon in the Final Fantasy series. It is typically a dagger or short sword that inflicts Silence as well as applying damage.

Final Fantasy
The Mage Masher as added to GBA remake of the game. It can be found in the lower levels of the Whisperwind Cove.

Final Fantasy IV
The Mage Masher is a dagger that is found in the Sylvan Cave. In the original US release it was called the Mute Knife.

Final Fantasy IX
The Mage Masher is a weapon for Zidane and teaches the ability Flee. It can be purchased in Dali or found in the Ice Cavern. It can also be stolen from Baku in the beginning of the game.

Final Fantasy X
The Mage Masher is a weapon for Tidus. It has Silencestrike as its dominant ability. It can be purchased for 120,375 gil at Mount Gagazet after attaining control of the airship. The Grendel, Malboro Menace, Jormungand, Don Tonberry, Catoblepas, Fenrir, Sleep Sprout, or Catastrophe may drop the weapon. Silencestrike can be customized with 20 Silence Grenades.

Final Fantasy XII
The Mage Masher is a dagger type weapon that is learned with the Dagger 1 license for 15 LP. It can be purchased in Rabanastre, Bhujerba, Nalbina Fortress, and in Barheim Passage for 700 gil. It can also be found in the North Spur Sluiceway of the Garamsythe Waterway, Op Sector 37 in the Barheim Passage, and the Primary Tank Complex in the Ogir-Yensa Sandsea.

Final Fantasy Tactics
The Mage Masher is a dagger that can be bought in Chapter One after the first battle with Milleuda Folles at the Brigands' Den, though it can be first obtained by stealing it from a Thief in that battle. It may induce the Silence status.

Final Fantasy Tactics Advance
The Mage Masher is a weapon for a Fencer. Rather than inflicting Silence it teaches the skill Manastrike that will attack MP rather than HP.

Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift
The Mage Masher is a weapon for a Fencer. Rather than inflicting Silence it teaches the skill Manastrike that will attack MP rather than HP. A Red Mage can also use it to learn Shell.