Final Fantasy XIII weapons

    

Final Fantasy XIII introduces the most advanced and unique types of weaponry in the main series. Most of the weapons have a dual-function and can be switched into another weapon, such as the double-bladed spear used by Fang that can be split into a three-section staff, the assault rifle used by Sazh Katzroy, or the gun used by Lightning. Others are unorthodox in nature, such as the modified coats used by Snow.

Weapons have their own level and EXP gained through certain components. Once a weapon has gained enough experience, it can be upgraded, using specific components, to a second tier, and ultimately, to a third tier weapon. For each character, while different weapons all upgrade to the same model at the end of the upgrade path, the "ultimate model" retains properties of the base models. Thus, for example, Lightning may have an Omega Weapon that boosts her Magical Attack while having another Omega Weapon that refills a small amount of ATB gauge when attacking. All Tier 3 Weapons extend the ATB gauge by one segment.


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List of Weapons
Most weapons have passive abilities, that are always applied when equipped, but some weapons also have synthesized abilities, which only apply when equipped with certain accessories.

Gunblades
Gunblades are used by Lightning. As the name implies, these weapons have two modes that can be switched (but not directly by the player); the "Gun-mode" allows Lightning to fire projectiles and the "Blade-mode" lets her perform melee attacks. While not used, gunblades are folded and put into a holster.

Pistols
Sazh uses a pair of guns as his weapons of choice. He can combine them into an assault rifle to deal more powerful damage.

Emblems
Snow fights barehanded, but he actually uses a coat that enhances his strength and endurance with AMP technology. Different emblems can be attached to this coat for different enhancements, which disappear when not participating in battle. The type of emblem models also determine the visual effect created each time Snow delivers a physical hit to the enemy.

Boomerangs
Boomerangs are Hope's weapons of choice. Due to the futuristic technology, they appear to be remotely controllable even after being thrown, capable of dealing multiple hits before returning to their owner. They can also be folded and stored away when not needed.

Rods
Vanille utilizes foldable rods in battle. They normally serve as a magic conjuring device, but the hooks on the wires attached to them can also deal damage by latching on and pulling, working similarly to a fishing rod.

Spears
Fang fights with spears. They are all two-bladed and can be split into a three-section staff called a San Setsu-Kon for more flexible attacks.