Flail (weapon)

Flail is a recurring weapon in the series. It is often a powerful weapon when first gotten, but is quickly surpassed by many other weapons. It is often found around the beginning of the game to about the quarter point. More often than not, it allows the user to deal full damage from the back row, and is usually equippable by White Mages or other spellcasting classes.

Final Fantasy V
The Flail is a low level staff oddly enough that allows the user to attack from the back row, and can be used by Freelancers, White Mages, Black Mages, Red Mages, Oracles, Chemists, and Mimes. It can be bought in Karnak for 780 Gil or stolen from Atomos, and provides 13 attack and a hit rate of 16.

Final Fantasy VI
Flail is the weakest mace in the game, though it is still a rather powerful weapon when first acquired. It has an attack of 86, and can be used by Gogo, Terra, Celes, Strago, and Relm. It can be either bought in the World of Balance in Narshe before acquiring the Blackjack or in Thamasa, or stolen from Wartpuck.

Final Fantasy VIII
The Flail is Selphie's starting weapon, and if the player so chooses, can acquire it by using 2 M-Stone Pieces and a Bomb Fragment.

Dissidia Final Fantasy
The Chain Fail is a level 50 exclusive weapon for Terra, and provides +35 attack, +26 Bravery, and Magic Defense +30%.