Francisca



Francisca is a recurring weapon in the series. It is often a mid to high-ranked axe, but bears no special abilities other than its decently high Attack power. It is a common axe that is found throughout the Ivalice series.

Final Fantasy XI
The Fransisca is a high-level axe that increases ranged Attack/Accuracy, making it popular for Rangers. It is dropped by the crab NM "Aquarius".

Final Fantasy XII
Francisca is a high-ranked axe that requires 30 LP and the Axes & Hammers 4 license to wield. It costs 11,500 gil to buy in Archades, and provides 89 Attack and 9 Evade. Like all axes it has 2.39s charge, and 1.2s action time, making it average what it comes to attack speed. It is also obtainable through a rare drop from Cerberus in the Feywood.

In the International Zodiac Job System, the Breaker class is the only one able to equip the Francisca, requiring the Breakers 5 License for 60 LP.

Final Fantasy XIV
The Francisca appears in the game as a throwable weapon for Marauders.

Final Fantasy Tactics
Francisca is the second strongest axe in the game, being bested by Golden Axe. It provides 24 Attack, and can be bought for 10 in Melee. It appears only in the War of the Lions version.

Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift
Francisca is a mid-ranked axe that provides 42 Attack, and teaches the War Cry ability for 300 AP to Vikings. It can be bought for 2,400 gil in the shop after creating it in the Bazaar after using a Leestone, Rabbit Pelt, and Spiral Incisor.

Dissidia Final Fantasy
Francisca is a level 43 axe that provides +33 Attack and -2 Defense. It becomes available in the shop when a character reaches level 36. It can be bought for 13,100 gil.

Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy
Francisca returns as a level 30 Axe that provides +35 Attack and -68 Bravery. It can be obtained by trading 47,100 gil.

Etymology
The Francisca was the primary weapon used by the, a group of barbarians that settled in what is now known as France. The Francisca was a versatile and unique weapon. The axe was designed for close and ranged combat. When thrown, the curvature of the blade allowed it to bounce and pursue the enemy, but it was sturdy and light enough to be used on nearby enemies.