Dark Sword (weapon)



Dark Sword, also known as Dark Blade, Darkness Blade, and Shadow is a recurring weapon in the Final Fantasy series. It is a blade attuned to darkness, and is often associated with Dark Knights and the Dark sword equipment type.

Final Fantasy IV
The Dark Sword is Cecil's initially equipped weapon. It has 10 Attack, an Accuracy of 30, is Dark-elemental, and counts as metal equipment in the Lodestone Cavern. Cecil is only able to equip the Dark Sword while a Dark Knight. In the Gameboy Advance and PSP releases, the player can acquire multiple Dark Swords by failing Cecil's trial in the Lunar Ruins, in which case a Dark Sword is the reward at the end of the trial.

Final Fantasy IV: The After Years
The Dark Sword is a dummied weapon that cannot be acquired in any way in normal gameplay. It has the same stats as in the original game. For an unknown reason, Dark Kain is able to equip all Dark Sword-type weapons including the Dark Sword itself.

Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Echoes of Time
The Dark Blade has 107 power and gives +5 to dark-elemental attacks.

Final Fantasy: The 4 Heroes of Light
The Darkness Blade has 9 attack and is dark-elemental.

Final Fantasy Dimensions
The Dark Sword has 43 attack, a hit rate of 20, and is dark-elemental.

Dissidia Final Fantasy
The Dark Sword is a weapon exclusive to Cecil Harvey, received in a chest in Destiny Odyssey IV-1. It is a Level 1 weapon with 4 ATK, and is one of four pieces of Dark Equipment that gives the Power of Darkness Combination ability. It is needed as a trade material for the Mythgraven Blade.

Dissidia Final Fantasy
The Dark Sword returns as one of Cecil's exclusive weapons, now with 20 ATK, and still bearing part of the Power of Darkness Combination. It is found in the Gateway to the Damned in Chapter 4 of Light to All, and can now be traded for in the Shop for a Broadsword, a Rusted Metal, 3 Knight's Desire, and 9,300 gil.