Ashura (weapon)

The Asura (阿修羅), also known as Ashura, is a recurring Katana featured several times in the Final Fantasy series. It is often the weakest of its kind.

Final Fantasy III
The Ashura is the weakest Katana in the game and it can be equipped by the Ninja, Dark Knight, and Onion Knight.

Final Fantasy IV
The Ashura or the Ahura is a Katana equippable by Edge.

Final Fantasy V
The Ashura is a Katana equippable by Samurai. It can be found in Castle Tycoon or bought in Jachol.

Final Fantasy VI
The Ashura is Cyan's initial equipment.

Final Fantasy X
Any of Auron's Katanas can be customized into the Asura when it features any two of the Counter abilities.

Final Fantasy XI
The Ashura is a midlevel Great Katana, crafted by goldsmiths.

Final Fantasy XII
The Ashura is the weakest ninja sword, and does Dark-elemental damage.

Final Fantasy Tactics Advance
The Ashura is a katana available to the Ninja and Assassin classes, it teaches the Fire Veil ability to the Ninja.

Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift
The new Parivir Job can equip the Ashura and learn the new Blade Bash skill, which damages and Immobilizes the target. The recurring Ninja and Assassin can also equip this katana.

Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles
Ashura is an artifact found early in the game which increases the strength of the character by one.

Etymology
An Asura is a demon-like deity in Hindu mythology while being a low-ranking celestial being in Buddhist mythology.