Relic Weapon (equipment)

Relic Weapons are sixteen weapons in Final Fantasy XI obtainable through a series of weapon upgrades. They are lauded as legendary weapons that were once used by war heroes during the Great Crystal War 20 years prior to the present day Vana'diel.

Relic Weapons are the first of three legendary sets of weapons to be introduced in Final Fantasy XI. All Relic Weapons were added to the game in the ''Rise of the Zilart expansion pack, with the sole exception of Aegis, which was added in Chains of Promathia.

Strictly speaking, not all Relic Weapons are actual weapons, as the set includes a wind instrument and a shield as well. The rest of the weapons each belong to a different weapon type and come with their own unique weapon skills. Each weapon would produce a different special effect for its wielder, known as an aftermath, when the unique weapon skill was used for the weapon.

To obtain the weapons, players must venture into Dynamis and obtain the base relic weapons, and subsequently upgrade the weapons through various stages by paying ancient currency, as well as other special items obtained from Dynamis, to the Goblin Switchstix.

The initial level of a Relic Weapon is 75, but various Magian Trials may be undertaken to improve the weapons, causing their levels to increase as well.