Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift weapons/Bludgeoning weapons

The following is a list of bludgeoning weapons in Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift. Instruments and books fall under the scholarly weapons subcategory.

Rods

Rods are one-handed weapons that can be equipped by Black Mages, Time Mages, Arcanists, Illusionists, and Chocobo Knights. Penelo and Adelle can also equip rods in their special jobs, Dancer and Heritor, respectively.

Rod	Bazaar Category	Price	Atk	Def	Mag	Rst.	Eva	Spd	Skill (Job, AP)
Rod	—	60	18	0	2	0	0	0	Fire (Black Mage, 100) Blizzard (Black Mage, 100) Thunder (Black Mage, 100)
	This short staff is the perfect focus for a mage's magickal energies.
Firewheel Rod	Arms of the Firelord D	640	21	0	2	0	0	0	Fira (Black Mage, 250) Prominence (Illusionist, 250) Haste (Time Mage, 250)
	Element: Fire
	A troupe of mummers once used these rods to surround an invading army with wheels of deadly flame.
Thunder Rod	Storm-forged Armaments D	640	21	0	2	0	0	0	Thundara (Black Mage, 250) Tempest (Illusionist, 250) Reflect (Time Mage, 250)
	Element: Lightning
	Insulating resin from a certain gum tree coats the grip of this rod, that the thunder and lightning it summons may not destroy the summoner.
Sleet Rod	Arms of the Icelord E	640	21	0	2	0	0	0	Blizzara (Black Mage, 250) Freezeblink (Illusionist, 250) Drain (Arcanist, 300)
	Element: Ice
	Some seek shelter from the storm, others call the storm to them and revel in its icy chaos.
Terre Rod	Strength of Earth D	780	23	0	2	0	0	0	Rockfall (Illusionist, 300) Slow (Time Mage, 250) Syphon (Arcanist, 300)
	Immune: Earth Element: Earth
	A bone from an earthwyrm graces the handle of this rod.
Force Rod	Time-tested Rods D	850	25	0	5	0	0	0	Gravity (Arcanist, 250) Heathen Frolic (Dancer, 250)
	Sometimes the right rod is all it takes to awaken the potential within.
Flame Rod	Arms of the Firelord C	1280	27	0	2	0	0	0	Firaga (Black Mage, 350) Hastega (Time Mage, 400) Lv. 3 Dark (Arcanist, 250)
	Immune: Fire Element: Fire
	The techniques used to carve this rod into a likeness of crystallized flame have long since been lost.
Thor Rod	Storm-forged Armaments B	1280	27	0	2	0	0	0	Thundaga (Black Mage, 350) Wild Tornado (Illusionist, 300) Quicken (Time Mage, 400)
	Immune: Lightning Element: Lightning
	Lightning made still, made to serve the wielder of this rod.
Chill Rod	Arms of the Icelord C	1280	27	0	2	0	0	0	Blizzaga (Black Mage, 350) Deluge (Illusionist, 300) Stop (Time Mage, 350)
	Immune: Ice Element: Ice
	A fine coating of snow crystals covers the surface of this delicate rod.
Stardust Rod	Astrologer's Aid C	3800	29	0	5	0	0	0	Stardust (Illusionist, 300) Extend (Time Mage, 150) Graviga (Arcanist, 450)
	Signs of the zodiac adorn this rod.
Lilith Rod	Time-tested Rods B	12000	40	0	5	0	2	4	Lv. 5 Haste (Arcanist, 250)
	A rod fashioned from the tail of the lamia Lilith.
Bomb Arm	Time-tested Rods A	14800	42	0	5	10	0	0	Lv. ? Shadowflare (Arcanist, 250)
	The perfect gift for the bomb fanatic in your family: a rod that looks like a bomb arm!
Heretic Rod	Night's Embrace A	16000	42	0	20	0	0	0	Death (Arcanist, 450) Forbidden Dance (Dancer, 350)
	Element: Dark
	Inverted runes cover this fell-looking rod, bestowing it with terrible power.
Crown Scepter	Sign of the Guardian B	5800	35	5	2	5	5	0	Star Cross (Illusionist, 300) Undo (Time Mage, 300)
	Immune: Water
	A rod wielded by the female honor guards of a queen.

Staves

Staves are one-handed weapons that can be equipped by White Mages, Summoners, Bishops, and Chocobo Knights. Penelo and Adelle can also equip staves in their special jobs, Dancer and Heritor, respectively.

Staff	Bazaar Category	Price	Atk	Def	Mag	Rst.	Eva	Spd	Skill (Job, AP)
White Staff	—	100	19	0	0	5	0	0	Cure (White Mage, 100)
	On Hit: Remove Doom
	This pure ivory staff was blessed by a white mage of the highest rank.
Staff of Protection	Sign of the Guardian E	480	21	5	0	5	0	0	Ifrit (Summoner, 300)
	A band of temple guardians once wielded these in lieu of shields and armor - and thus was the first order of monks founded.
Judicer's Staff	Maelstrom's Might E	500	23	0	3	5	0	0	Aero (Bishop, 200) Ramuh (Summoner, 300)
	Element: Lightning
	The gigas Ramuh himself infused this staff with a bolt of lightning.
Healing Staff	Hallowed Arms D	850	25	0	0	5	0	0	Cura (White Mage and Bishop, 200) Kirin (Summoner, 250)
	On Hit: Restore HP
	Some staves are made for harming, others for mending those who have come to harm.
Cleansing Staff	Hallowed Arms D	850	25	0	0	5	0	0	Esuna (White Mage, 200) Unicorn (Summoner, 250)
	This staff acts as a conductor, drawing the impurities of the body into itself, never to escape.
Staff of Blessings	Mystic Arms C	1280	27	0	0	5	0	0	Raise (White Mage, 200) Dispel (Bishop, 300)
	Lift this staff high, knowing that you call a benediction down not only upon yourself, but upon all those whom you hold most dear.
Serpent Staff	Cracked Staves C	1280	27	0	0	5	0	0	Break (Bishop, 450) Shiva (Summoner, 300)
	Immune: Stone
	Marvel at the serpent, how swiftly it glides out of harm's way.
Spring Staff	The Drowned C	3800	29	0	0	5	0	0	Curaga (White Mage, 300) Water (Bishop, 200)
	Immune: Water Element: Water
	The engravings upon the staff form a map leading to a faerie wellspring of unmatched clarity.
Pomegranate Staff	Cracked Staves B	4400	31	5	0	5	0	0	Barrier (Bishop, 200) Carbuncle (Summoner, 250)
	The garnet that tops this staff is infused with great power.
Cheer Staff	Battle-hardened Staves A	8600	32	0	0	5	0	0	Reraise (White Mage, 400) Pilfer (Bishop, 150) Maduin (Summoner, 350)
	This staff is garishly colored like a child's toy. Using it you feel strangely... happy.
Staff of the Magi	Sage's Bequest B	12000	40	0	0	5	0	0	Refresh (White Mage, 400) Jitterbug (Dancer, 300)
	A staff found in an ancient castle, long hidden from the world. It is said the soul of a great sage resides within.
Nirvana	Cracked Staves A	8800	34	0	0	10	0	0	Arise (White Mage, 400) Holy (Bishop, 400) Phoenix (Summoner, 450)
	Element: Holy
	Cast aside the doubt in your mind, pick up this staff, and watch the light of clarity shine down upon your path.

Poles

Poles are one-handed weapons that can be equipped by Master Monks, Geomancers, and Chocobo Knights. Penelo and Adelle can also equip poles in their special jobs, Dancer and Heritor, respectively. Poles cannot be dual-wielded.

Pole	Bazaar Category	Price	Atk	Def	Mag	Rst.	Eva	Spd	Skill (Job, AP)
Tonfa	Grab Bag E	680	32	2	0	0	0	2	Inner Focus (Master Monk, 300)
	Close-range combatants have used these single-pronged wooden sticks for centuries.
Cypress Pole	Uncommon Poles E	720	32	2	0	2	0	2	Rend Armor (Master Monk, 350)
	Element: Earth
	A light staff hewn from the pliable wood of the marshes.
Battle Bamboo	Battle Gear D	1000	34	5	0	0	0	2	Dark Fist (Master Monk, 300)
	Small blades protrude from either end of this deceptively simple weapon.
Sanjiegun	Uncommon Poles E	1200	36	2	0	0	0	2	Holy Strike (Master Monk, 350)
	This pole is divided into three sections, one for holding, the other two for striking.
Zephyr Pole	Uncommon Poles D	1580	38	2	0	5	0	2	Venom Squall (Geomancer, 250)
	Element: Wind
	"We peered into the storm of sand and there the raiders stood, whirling their staves, voices raised in a ululating war cry." - The Traveler's Tale
Iron Pole	Uncommon Poles D	2350	40	2	0	0	0	2	Life's Embrace (Geomancer, 250)
	It is rare to find something so handsomely crafted so efficacious at crushing in skulls.
Esztam Baton	Uncommon Poles C	2500	42	2	0	0	2	2	Lifebane (Master Monk, 400) Polka (Dancer, 250)
	The children learned the steps of the dance, colorful batons raised above their heads. Never did they suspect they trained for war.
Gokuu Pole	Uncommon Poles C	4000	44	2	0	0	2	2	Artifice's Embrace (Geomancer, 250) Withering Strike (Master Monk, 400)
	A great monk once blessed this pole with powerful charms for destroying evil.
Fanatic	Grab Bag C	4000	44	2	5	0	0	2	Mist Storm (Geomancer, 250) Cross-counter (Master Monk, 350)
	Merely gazing at the lustrous deep red of this pole, and you have taken the first step towards madness.
Ivory Pole	Uncommon Poles B	4000	44	5	0	0	0	2	Earth's Embrace (Geomancer, 250)
	To wield this finely carven tusk is to wield the fury of its former owner.
Eight-Fluted Pole	Uncommon Poles B	6200	49	2	0	0	2	2	Avalanche (Geomancer, 250) Pummel (Master Monk, 300)
	Being hit by the bladed end of this pole is only slightly more painful than being hit by the rest.
Whale Whisker	— (Heritor Quest)	—	58	5	0	0	5	2	Wermut (Heritor, 300)
	Made of a strange substance, neither wood nor metal, this pole possesses a lifelike suppleness.

Knuckles

Knuckles are one-handed weapons that can be equipped by White Monks, Tinkers, Berserkers, and Chocobo Knights.

Knuckles cannot be equipped when the doublehand passive ability is set.

Knuckles	Bazaar Category	Price	Atk	Def	Mag	Rst.	Eva	Spd	Skill (Job, AP)
Leather Knuckles	—	100	24	0	0	0	2	0	Attack↑ (Berserker, 150)
	Properly braided, even the supplest of materials can be made deadly.
Metal Knuckles	Grime-stained Gloves E	300	29	0	0	0	2	0	Roundhouse (White Monk, 150) Silver Disc (Tinker, 250) Inner Calm (Berserker, 250)
	Taking brawls to the next level, one fist at a time.
Rising Sun	Flash of Dawn D	400	31	0	0	0	2	0	Exorcise (White Monk, 250) Red Spring (Tinker, 250)
	Element: Fire
	Say good morning to your enemy's face with these flaming knuckles. The fires of the sun in your hand.
Poison Knuckles	Grime-stained Gloves D	600	33	0	0	0	2	0	Green Gear (Tinker, 250) Scream (Berserker, 300)
	For those whom nature has not blessed with venom, there are these. Small thorns deliver the goods.
Dream Claws	Shattered Claws D	900	35	0	0	0	2	0	Chroma Gem (Tinker, 250)
	A sweet lullaby delivered with the force of a battering ram.
Kaiser Knuckles	Grime-stained Gloves C	1100	37	0	0	0	2	0	Air Render (White Monk, 250) Furore (Berserker, 200
	One the right hand, these battle knuckles are capable of dealing as much damage as a sword or spear.
Cat Claws	Shattered Claws B	1100	37	0	0	0	2	2	Chakra (White Monk, 200) Gold Battery (Tinker, 250) Smite of Rage (Berserker, 350)
	These knuckles sport short, but sharp, claws.
Survivor	Survival Set B	1300	38	5	0	0	4	0	Revive (White Monk, 300) Gold Moogletron (Tinker, 250) Hone Senses (Berserker, 200)
	Light, sturdy knuckles made for maximum impact.
White Fangs	Rimebound Gear B	1500	39	0	0	0	2	0	Holy Sign (White Monk, 300) Blue Screw (Tinker, 250)
	Element: Ice
	"The fangs are for luck,' the old smith said. One man scoffed and lost nine good teeth. None saw cause to argue after that." - The Traveler's Tale.
Godhand	Sacred Arms C	1500	39	0	3	0	4	1	Aurablast (White Monk, 350) Helm Smash (Berserker, 400)
	Element: Holy
	To brawl is human, to crush your foes to a pulp: divine.
Tiger Fangs	Pugilist's Gear B	2000	41	0	0	0	4	0	Earth Render (White Monk, 350) Smash (Berserker, 400)
	Element: Lightning
	Nothing says, "carnivore" like a pair of these bestial knuckles.
Death Claws	Night's Embrace B	2200	43	0	0	0	2	0	Black Ingot (Tinker, 250) Ground Shaker (Berserker, 350)
	Element: Dark
	"So effective they were at spilling blood, it was three years before I realized those cruel-looking claws were actually painted red." - The Study of Arms
Magick Hands	Grime-stained Gloves B	8500	52	0	5	5	5	0	—
	These knuckles are phenomenally light. So much so that one might forget one was wearing them.
Gleisburst	Grime-stained Gloves A	12000	59	0	10	0	5	0	—
	Knuckles so powerful, even a glancing blow is enough to kill.

Instruments

Instruments are one-handed weapons that can be equipped by Animists, Beastmasters, and Chocobo Knights. Hurdy can also equip instruments in his special job, Bard.

Instrument	Bazaar Category	Price	Atk	Def	Mag	Rst.	Eva	Spd	Skill (Job, AP)
Lamia Harp	—	200	21	0	0	0	0	0	Dreamhare (Beastmaster, 150) Deadly Nightshade (Beastmaster, 150)
	A standing harp. The song of its strings resembles that of the lamia.
Demon Bell	Ill-tuned Instruments E	220	22	0	0	0	0	0	Baknamy (Beastmaster, 150) Flan (Beastmaster, 150)
	A little red bell rung by travelers to ward off demons during the night.
Glass Bell	Ill-tuned Instruments D	320	25	0	0	1	0	0	Lamia (Beastmaster, 150) 100% Wool (Animist, 200)
	Immune: Sleep
	The crystalline harmonies of this glass bell are truly worth the hearing.
War Trumpet	Ill-tuned Instruments D	320	25	0	0	0	2	0	Wolf (Beastmaster, 150) Catnip (Animist, 200)
	A trumpet to be sounded on the march to battle.
Conch Shell	Grab Bag E	360	26	2	0	0	0	0	Shelling (Beastmaster, 150)
	It is said these coiled, hollow shells were once used by mermen to call attacks on galleons strayed too far from the bustle of the shipping lanes.
Hurdy-gurdy	— (Complete "The Dig")	—	45	3	3	3	0	0	Drake (Beastmaster, 150) Sheep Count (Animist, 150) Angelsong (Bard, 200)
	Spin the crank and an elaborate system of tubes, whistles, and chimes makes music out of machinery.
Black Quena	Night's Embrace D	650	32	0	0	2	0	0	Zombie (Beastmaster, 150) Ghost (Beastmaster, 150) Deathscythe (Beastmaster, 150)
	Element: Dark
	A black flute, played to send the souls of the departed on to the next world.
Satyr Flute	Grab Bag C	680	32	0	0	0	2	0	Headless (Beastmaster, 150) Chocobo Rush (Animist, 250)
	Immune: Charm
	This flute is shaped like the horn of those lovers of good music and fine wine, the beast-men satyrs.
Faerie Harp	Faerie Set B	780	33	0	2	0	0	0	Sprite (Beastmaster, 150) Antlion (Beastmaster, 150)
	The faeries play these harps of cedarwood and silver string as they flit through the forests.
Blueleaf Flute	Turquoise Trappings B	780	33	0	0	2	0	0	Malboro (Beastmaster, 150) Toadsong (Animist, 400) Bomb (Beastmaster, 150)
	Immune: Poison
	Many noble lips have played this storied flute.
Heal Chime	Sacred Arms B	780	33	0	0	0	2	0	Cockatrice (Beastmaster, 150) Cuisine (Animist, 350)
	Immune: Doom Element: Holy
	When the reverberations of the final clear note have faded, your heart will know peace.
Frigid Viol	Ill-tuned Instruments B	2500	40	5	0	5	0	1	Werewolf (Beastmaster, 150) Tail Wag (Animist, 350) Nameless Song (Bard, 350)
	Element: Ice
	Though it can be played in the dingiest of taverns, the crisp chords of this instrument sound as though they echo in a cathedral of ice.
Shining Lute	Hurdy's Request A*	2000	40	0	5	5	0	1	Behemoth (Beastmaster, 150) Friend (Animist, 400) Magick Ballad (Bard, 350)
	Element: Holy
	A lute made to accompany songs of devotion.
Brilliant Theorbo	Hurdy's Request B**	2000	40	5	5	0	0	1	Ahriman (Beastmaster, 150) Floating Eye (Beastmaster, 150) Soul Etude (Bard, 250)
	Immune: Silence Element: Fire
	The rich bass notes of this instrument give any room in which it is played a warm, homey feel.

*The Shining Lute is also obtained from the mission "The Rivalry of the Rupies".
**The Brilliant Theorbo can also be obtained from the mission "Bonga Bugle - Mistleaf" if it is completed after three turns but before four turns, and is a rare prize obtained from the luck stick trader.

Hammers

Hammers are two-handed weapons that can be equipped by Vikings, Green Mages, and Chocobo Knights.

Hammer	Bazaar Category	Price	Atk	Def	Mag	Rst.	Skill (Job, AP)
Iron Hammer	Solid Hammers E	220	28	0	0	5	Pickpocket (Viking, 250) Protect (Green Mage, 150)
	"When the call to war came, it was the common smiths who first raised their weapons in answer." - The Study of Arms
War Hammer	Solid Hammers D	1100	34	0	0	5	Strong-arm (Viking, 250) Shell (Green Mage, 150)
	It takes a muscle-bound warrior to wield this heavy hammer, and a swift one to avoid it.
Sledgehammer	Solid Hammers C	8500	52	0	0	10	Pillage (Viking, 350) Oil (Green Mage, 250)
	Hammers such as this one are used in the quarries to sunder large chunks of rock. Imagine what it can do on the battlefield.
Mjolnir	Solid Hammers B	12000	55	0	10	15	—
	Element: Lightning
	Dark faeries trapped a raging storm within this hammer as they forged it.

Maces

Maces are one-handed weapons that can be equipped by Alchemists, Sages, Green Mages, and Chocobo Knights.

Mace	Bazaar Category	Price	Atk	Def	Mag	Rst.	Skill (Job, AP)
Battle Mace	—	180	24	0	0	0	Water (Sage, 200) Sleep (Green Mage, 200)
	A blunt weapon, but no less effective than a sword in the right hands.
Energy Mace	Heavy Maces D	300	29	0	2	5	Rasp (Alchemist, 250) Aero (Sage, 200) Silence (Green Mage, 200)
	Traces of magnetic material in the alloy of this mace guide it toward the invisible energies emitted by all living things.
Druid Mace	Heavy Maces C	200	26	0	3	5	Poison (Alchemist, 150) Blind (Sage, 150) Blind (Green Mage, 150)
	A mace wielded by those who serve a higher power.
Sage Crosier	Sage's Bequest C	260	28	0	8	8	Astra (Alchemist, 200) Tranq (Green Mage, 200)
	This mace is more than a weapon; it is the symbol of one who possesses both knowledge and skill.
Life Crosier	Hallowed Arms C	1100	34	0	2	10	Esunaga (Sage, 350) Magick↑ (Alchemist, 150)
	A mace with the power to give life, and to take it away.
Morning Star	Heavy Maces B	3680	38	0	2	5	Scathe (Sage, 450)
	The design of these thorned battle maces was inspired by the common thistle.
Mandragora	Formidable Flora A	5800	40	0	2	5	Toad (Alchemist, 450) Bio (Sage, 200) Leap (Green Mage, 400)
	Element: Earth
	A mace fashioned from the poisonous root of the mandragora.
Lotus Mace	Arms of the Firelord B	6800	44	0	2	5	Flare (Alchemist, 400) Gigaflare (Sage, 450)
	Element: Fire
	The gigas Ifrit wrought this mace of living flame.
Scorpion Tail	Heavy Maces A	7200	48	0	2	5	Protometeor (Alchemist, 400)
	"Why do men craft such intricate yet ultimately flawed weapons, when nature has already supplied us with the perfect design?" - The Study of Arms
Zeus Mace	Hallowed Arms A	10500	50	0	5	5	Transmute (Alchemist, 350) Ultima Blow (Sage, 990)
	Element: Holy
	A holy mace for the smiting of evil. It is said to have appeared in a ray of heavenly light, and served the pure of heart ever since.

Books

Books are one-handed weapons that can be equipped by Seers, Scholars, and Chocobo Knights. Books cannot be dual-wielded.

Books	Bazaar Category	Price	Atk	Def	Mag	Rst.	Skill (Job, AP)
Battle Folio	Moldy Tomes E	180	24	0	5	5	Study (Scholar, 150) Cura (Seer, 200)
	One could learn all there is to know of the techniques of war by reading this weighty tome.
Mage Manual	Moldy Tomes E	350	28	0	8	8	Earth Dragon Tome (Scholar, 300) Fira (Seer, 250)
	No mage's training is complete without the knowledge contained in this tome.
Urutan Annals	Moldy Tomes D	480	29	0	8	8	Rime Bolt Tome (Scholar, 300) Esuna (Seer, 200)
	The compiled chronicles of the reign of a once-mighty king.
The Arnath Glyphs	Moldy Tomes D	600	31	0	8	8	Thunder Flare Tome (Scholar, 300) Blizzara (Seer, 250)
	This book carries the word of the holy god Arnath.
Enavia Chronicles	Moldy Tomes C	680	32	0	8	8	Natural Selection (Scholar, 300) Thundara (Seer, 250)
	A record of Kuth Castle in the land of Enavia.
Veil of Wiyu	Moldy Tomes C	1200	35	0	10	10	Shadow Shade Tome (Scholar, 300) Raise (Seer, 200)
	A book detailing the life and affairs of a notorious woman.
Tome of Ending	Moldy Tomes B	3280	42	0	10	10	Force (Scholar, 200) Recharge (Seer, 350)
	This forbidden book is said to tell of the great ending of worlds.
Edaroya Scriptures	Moldy Tomes A	5200	44	0	10	10	Mad Scientist (Scholar, 350) Magick Frenzy (Seer, 550)
	Element: Holy
	This book of scripture was written many thousands of years ago. There are thought to be none alive now who can decipher its ancient letters.