Falchion



Falchion is a recurring weapon in the Final Fantasy series. It is universally a sword, but its power has varied considerably from game to game.

Final Fantasy
The Falchion is bought in Melmond, and has an Attack Power of 15. It costs 450 gil in the original NES version and in the remakes.

Final Fantasy IV: The After Years
The Falchion has an Attack Power of 48, and is the Hooded Man's default weapon.

Final Fantasy VI
The Falchion has an attack power of 176, increases Evasion by 10%, and enables the Bushido and Runic command. It is purchasable in the World of Ruin in Maranda for 17,000 gil and is the strongest weapon for sale, though many stronger, unique weapons exist.

Final Fantasy XI
The Falchion is a level 44 sword forged by smiths. It has an DMG rating of 28.

Final Fantasy Tactics Advance
The Falchion provides +27 Attack and +5 Defense, teaches the ability Magicbreak to Warriors, and is the weakest Broadsword in the game. It can be bought for 1,200 gil or obtained as a random reward for completing a mission.

Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift
The Falchion, along with the Samson Sword and Predator, is tied as the weakest broadsword in the game, providing +34 Attack and +5 Defense. It teaches Rend MP to Warriors and Mind Crush to Raptor, and can be bought for 1,000 gil in the shop after creating it in the Bazaar after using a Wind Stone, Zirconium, and Rat Pelt.

Vagrant Story
The Falchion has an Attack power of 17 and boosts Range by 3, but lowers Agility by 3. It is Ashley's default weapon.

Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: My Life as a King
Falchion is a level 70 sword that provides +74 Attack and can be bought for 4,105 gil.

Dissidia Final Fantasy
The Falchion is a level 78 sword that grants +54 Attack. It costs 32,310 gil.

Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy
Falchion returns as a level 60 Sword that provides +54 Attack. It can be obtained by trading 113,800 gil.

Etymology
A is a curved, one-handed medieval sword. The origins of its name are from Old French fauchon, ultimately from Latin falx "sickle."