Holy Lance (weapon)

The Holy Lance, also known as Pearl Lance or Longinus, is a weapon that appears in various games in the series. It is generally the most powerful lance in the game.

Final Fantasy II
Both the Holy Lance and the Longinus appear in Final Fantasy II. The Holy Lance can be found at Jade Passage, and it is the most powerful universal lance. The Anniversary edition of Final Fantasy II introduced the Longinus, which is Leon's ultimate weapon. The Longinus may be found int he Arcane Sanctuary and surpasses the Holy Lance's strength.

Final Fantasy III
Holy Lance can be found in the Ancients' Maze. Imbued with Light elemental, it can only be equipped by the Onion Knight and the Dragoon job class.

Final Fantasy IV
The Holy Lance is Kain's best weapon. It is found in the Lunar Subterrane, by defeating the Plague boss. In the Advance version, it is no longer the best lance.

Final Fantasy V
The Holy Lance is one of the 12 Sealed Weapons. It is utilized by the Dragoon job class, or anyone with the Equip Lances ability. It is Holy-elemental, has an attack power of 109, and gives a +3 bonus to Strength.

As in Final Fantasy VI Advance, the Longinus is a separate weapon in the GBA version, found in the Sealed Temple. Its attack power is 132, and it gives a +2 bonus to Strength.

Final Fantasy VI
Originally translated as the Pearl Lance in the SNES version, it is the second greatest lance in the game and it has a random chance of casting Holy after an attack. In the Advance version of the game, the Longinus also appears as Edgar's exclusive weapon.

Final Fantasy IX
The Holy Lance is a weapon for Freya.

Final Fantasy X
Kimahri's Celestial Weapon is known as Longinus in the Japanese version of Final Fantasy X.

Final Fantasy XI
The Holy Lance is a moderate level spear that can be crafted by alchemists.

Final Fantasy XII
The Holy Lance is a Spear in the Spear 5 License. It can be first found as a weapon in a chest in the Great Crystal, but becomes purchasable shortly afterwards.

Final Fantasy Tactics
The Holy Lance can be obtained by poaching Sacred and purchase it in the Fur Shop.

Final Fantasy XII: Revenant Wings
The Holy Lance is one of the strongest weapons equippable by Llyud.

Etymology
The name Holy Lance is a reference to the lance that pierced the side of Jesus Christ according to the Bible. The Lance is also known as the Spear of Destiny, the Spear of Longinus (the Roman soldier who wielded it), along with various variations of those names.