Rapier (weapon type)

Rapiers are recurring weapons in Final Fantasy. They are a specific type of narrow sword used for Fencing and magic users.

Final Fantasy
The Rapier weapon is a weak and common sword that can be used by Warriors, Red Mages, and Thieves. It may be purchased for 10 GP in Cornelia.

Final Fantasy VI
The left arm of the Inferno boss, Rahu, uses physical attacks and the Rapier special move.

Crisis Core -Final Fantasy VII-
Genesis Rhapsodos wields the crimson Rapier Sword, which actually is more resemblant of a broadsword, but has a Rapier-style hilt.

Final Fantasy XI
Rapiers are a type of sword, primarily used by Red Mages. They are distinct in that they inflict piercing damage, rather than slashing damage.

Notable examples of rapier-types:


 * Murgleis
 * Vorpal Sword
 * Mensur Epee
 * Verdun
 * Guespiere
 * Sylphid Epee
 * Phantom Flueret
 * Company Flueret
 * Joyeuse

The actual Rapier itself appears as a generic mid-level fencing blade that increases Parrying skill.

Final Fantasy XII
Larsa Ferrinas Solidor uses the Rapier Joyeuse as his main weapon.

Final Fantasy Versus XIII
Stella wields a Rapier while battling Noctis. Her Rapier may have some magical properties, as a winged crest forms behind her when she brandishes it. However, it is possible that the magic is simply a spell cast by Stella herself.

Final Fantasy Tactics Advance
The Fencer, Elementalist, and Red Mage all employ Rapiers as their weapon of choice. So does Ritz Malheur, although her job can be changed after she joins the player's Clan.

Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift
In the sequel, Rapiers are still equippable by the Fencer, Elementalist, and Red Mage.