Final Fantasy Tactics Advance weapons

These are the weapons that are in the game Final Fantasy Tactics Advance.

Maces
Maces are 1-handed weapons used by the Sage and Alchemist Job classes. They can also be equipped by Runeseeker Babus Swain, but he cannot learn new skills from them. Maces generally give a nice boost to the Magic Resistance stat and are the source of some of the most powerful spells in the game, including Meteor and Giga Flare.

Weapon Stats
* The Mythril Mace gives +1 to Jump.

Rapiers
Rapiers are a specific type of narrow sword. They are used by the Viera jobs Fencer, Elementalist, and Red Mage.

Weapon Stats
* These Rapiers give +1 to Jump.

Rods
Rods are equipped by the Black Mage, Time Mage, and Illusionist Job classes.

Weapon Stats
* The Sapere Aude gives +1 to Move and Jump. Each additional Sapere Aude obtained adds +1 to the Magic Power bonus when equipped.

** The Mythril Rod gives +1 to Jump.

Greatswords
Greatswords are 2-handed swords used by the Human Soldier and Paladin Job classes. As such, shields cannot be equipped at the same time as a Greatsword. They have high Weapon Attack Power, but give no bonuses to other stats.

Bows
Bows are ranged weapons that can be equipped by the Human and Viera Archer Job. Each bow has a set range. The number given in the table represents the farthest an Archer will be able to shoot an arrow if the target tile is equal to or less than the the height of the tile that the Archer is standing on. In addition, various obstacles, including higher target terrain, may obstruct an arrow and cause it to miss.

Weapon Stats
* The Mythril Bow gives +1 to Jump.

Greatbows
Greatbows are more powerful bows able to be equipped by the Human Hunter Job and the Sniper and Assassin Viera Jobs. Their attack system is identical to that of Bows.

Weapon Stats
* The Mythril Shot gives +1 to Jump.

Spears
Spears are melee attack weapons that have a 2-panel range. They can be equipped by the Bangaa Dragoon and Templar Job classes. They are also required for the Dragoon Jump command, and some give a bonus to the Jump stat.

Knives
Knives are light melee weapons used by Human and Moogle Thieves, as well as the Juggler Job. They generally boost Speed and Evasion.

Weapon Stats
* The Mythril Knife gives +1 to Jump.

Blades
Blades are light 1-handed swords that are used by the Fighter, Gladiator, and Mog Knight Job classes.

Weapon Stats
* The Mythril Blade gives +1 to Jump.

Knuckles
Knuckles are 1-handed melee weapons that are equipped by the White Monk and Gadgeteer Job classes.

Weapon Stats
* The Mythril Claws give +1 to Jump.

Swords
Swords are light 1-handed weapons that are equippable by the Soldier, Warrior, and Dragoon Job classes.

Weapon Stats
* The Mythril Sword gives +1 to Jump.

Sabers
Sabers are the swords of choice of Blue Mages.

Weapon Stats
* The Mythril Saber gives +1 to Jump.

Knightswords
Knightswords are heavy 1-handed swords and include some of the most powerful weapons in the game. They are equipped by the Paladin, Defender, and Templar Job classes.

Weapon Stats
* The Mythril Brand gives +1 to Jump.

** The Sequence's Weapon Attack grows with each additional Sequence obtained. It gives +1 to Move and Jump.

*** The Nagrarok gives +1 to Move.

Broadswords
Broadswords are two-handed swords, and so a shield cannot be equipped at the same time as a Broadsword. They are used by the Bangaa jobs Warrior and Defender.

Instruments
Instruments are 1-handed musical items that can be used as weapons by the Beastmaster and Animist Job classes.

Weapon Stats
* The Mythril bell gives +1 to Jump.

Guns
Guns are long-range weapons that can be equipped by Moogle Gunners. They generally have low Weapon Attack but their Learned Skills inflict a myriad of status effects. Bullets fired by the "Fight" command can be intercepted by obstacles, terrain, or other units in the line of fire. Gunmanship skills bypass this.

Weapon Stats
* The Mythril Gun gives +1 to Jump.

Staves
Staves are magical sticks that are used by the White Mage, Bishop, and Summoner Job classes.

Weapon Stats
* The Mythril Staff gives +1 to Jump.

Katanas
Katanas are sleek swords equippable by Ninjas and Assassins.

Weapon Stats
* The Mythril Epee gives +1 to Jump.

Souls
Souls are unique 1-handed weapons that are used by Nu Mou Morphers. They can only be obtained after a Hunter captures a Monster and it is sent to the Monster Bank. A Soul can then be obtained from the monster and the Morpher can learn that monster's skills from the Soul.

Weapon Stats
* The Mythril Soul gives +1 to Jump.