Rod (weapon)



The Rod, also called Wooden Rod, is a recurring weapon from the Final Fantasy series. It's a basic weapon, often being the first rod in the game.

Final Fantasy IV
The Rod has an attack power of 3 and an accuracy of -10, it can be bought for 100 gil in Kaipo and Agart. It can casts "Magic Arrow" when used as an item. Rydia, Tellah, Palom, and Fusoya can all equip this weapon. It can also be won from the Tiny Mage, Sorceress.

On the Easy Type version, it was renamed to Magic Rod.

In the 3D version, the Rod grants +1 to Intellect. If Golbez is hacked into the party, he'll be able to equip it.

Final Fantasy IV -Interlude-
The Rod returns in the sequel of Final Fantasy IV, and it functions the same way it did in the former game. It can only be gotten from the Tiny Mage, and can be equip by Rydia, Rydia?, and Palom.

Final Fantasy IV: The After Years
The Rod returns once again, and has the same stats as the previous two games. But this time around, it also grants +2 to Intelligence. It can be bought in Mysidia, Tomra, Kaipo for 100 gil. The Tiny Mage, Sorceress, Ricardo Mage, and Lamage can drop this as well. Rydia, Palom, Leonora, Harley, and Golbez can equip this weapon.

Final Fantasy V
The Rod has an attack power of 5 and a hit rate of 8, and grants +1 to Magic. Rod deals full damage from the back row. It can be bought in Carwen and Tule for 200 gil. It can be won from Mani Wizard or stolen from Ricard Mage. Rods can be equipped by Freelancers, Black Mages, Time Mages, Blue Mages, Red Mages, Summoners, Mimes and Necromancers.

Final Fantasy IX
The Rod has an attack power of 11, and can be bought in Dali, Lindblum, and Ipsen's Castle for 260 gil. It teaches Cure, Panacea, and Protect.

Final Fantasy XII
The Rod has an an attack power of 30, and grants 1 Mag Pwr and 5 MP. It can be bought in Rabanastre for 1500 gil. The Rod can be wielded by Black Mages, Summoners, and Mystics.

Final Fantasy Tactics
The Rod has an attack power of 3 with a weapon defense of 20%. It can be bought in the Magick City of Gariland for 200 gil.

Final Fantasy Tactics Advance
The Rod has an attack power of 18 and grants +2 to Mag Pwr. It teaches Fire, Thunder, and Blizzard. The Rod can be equipped by the Black Mage, Time Mage, and Illusionist Job classes.

Bravely Default
The Rod is a weapon with a physical attack of 2, a magic attack of 2, and an aim of 90. It has no special effects. It may be purchased in Caldisla for 60 pg.

Final Fantasy Dimensions
The Rod has an attack power of 5 and grants +1 to Intelligence.

Dissidia Final Fantasy
The Rod is the weakest Rod-type weapon, a Level 1 equipment piece that grants +62 HP, +3 ATK, and +1 DEF. It can be bought in the shop for 1,000 gil.

Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy
The Rod returns as a Level 1 weapon and the weakest Rod. It gives +85 HP, -20 BRV, +4 ATK, and -2 DEF. Its purchase price in the shop is 450 gil.