Knuckle

Knuckles, or Claws, are a weapon type from various games in the series, and are usually associated with the Monk class. Recurring knuckles include the Cat Claws, God Hand, Kaiser Knuckles, and Tiger Fang. The ultimate version of this weapon varies.

Final Fantasy III
Knuckles are named "Fist Weapons" in this game, and can be equipped by the Monk and the Black Belt Jobs.

Final Fantasy IV
Yang and Edge can utilize Claws. Claws do not raise physical strength but rather add elemental affinities or inflicts status effect to the attacks.

Final Fantasy IV: The After Years
Yang, Ursula, and the Monks can equip Claws.


 * Fire Claw
 * Ice Claw
 * Thunder Claw
 * Fairy Claw
 * Hell Claw
 * Metal Knuckle
 * Godhand

Final Fantasy VI
Claws may be equipped by Sabin Rene Figaro, or everyone except Gau and Umaro by equipping the Merit Award.

List of Claws:
 * Metal Knuckle
 * Mythril Claw
 * Kaiser Knuckle
 * Poison Claw
 * Burning Fist
 * Dragon Claws
 * Tigerfang
 * Godhand (GBA)

Final Fantasy VII
Tifa can equip Gloves, Knuckles, or Claws.

Final Fantasy VIII
Zell uses Knuckles as his weapon.

Final Fantasy IX
Amarant Coral can equip Claws and Knuckles.

Final Fantasy X
Rikku can use Claws.

Final Fantasy XI
All the Hand-to-Hand weapons are in the form of knuckles, claws, or sainti.

Final Fantasy XIV
Knuckles are used by the Pugilist class.

Final Fantasy Type-0
Eight uses knuckles as his weapons of choice.

List of knuckles:
 * Knuckle
 * Silver Knuckle
 * Killer Knuckle
 * Heavy Knuckle
 * Platinum Knuckle
 * Iron Fist
 * Red Glove
 * Metal Fist
 * Mythril Glove
 * Diamond Fist
 * Adamant Knuckle
 * God Hand
 * Master Fist
 * Gold Finger
 * Kaiser Knuckle
 * Demon Fist (Ultimate Weapon)

Final Fantasy Tactics Advance
Knuckles can be wielded by bangaa White Monks and moogle Gadgeteers, so as to enable them to learn their skills. They cost less in the cities of Sprohm and Baguba Port. The most powerful claw is the Greaseburst.

Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift
Knuckles can now be equipped by bangaa White Monks, seeq Berserkers, and moogle Tinkers.

Final Fantasy Mystic Quest
Benjamin can wield claws in battle. Phoebe starts with one. Claws can be used outside of battle to scale cliff faces. In addition the most powerful type of claw, the Dragon Claw can be used to latch onto faraway objects and propel the heroes across gaps. Claws have low power, but can inflict status ailments on enemies.

 List of Claws:
 * Cat Claw
 * Charm Claw
 * Dragon Claw

Final Fantasy Legend III
Claws appears as a type of weapon.

List of Claws:
 * CatClaw
 * Poison

Dissidia Final Fantasy
Fist weapons are normally only available to Tidus, Jecht, Firion, and Bartz. The stronger weapons of this type increase brave damage dealt in Chase Sequences.


 * Leather Gloves
 * Metal Knuckles
 * Mythril Claw
 * Mythril Claw+
 * Darksteel Claws
 * Sonic Knuckles
 * Tigerfangs
 * Cat Claws
 * Scarmiglione's Fang
 * Godhand
 * Premium Heart
 * Lufenian Claw

Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy
Grappling weapons return in Dissidia 012, and now are also available to Tifa, Prishe, and Vaan. This time, grappling weapons also reduce maximum HP when equipped.


 * Leather Gloves
 * Metal Knuckles
 * Mythril Claws
 * Darksteel Claws
 * Work Glove
 * Sonic Knuckles
 * Scarmiglione's Fang
 * Tigerfangs
 * Burning Fists
 * Cat Claws
 * Hyper Fist
 * Inferno Claws
 * Aura Gloves
 * Ehrgeiz
 * Lufenian Claw