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Ninja swords are used by the [[Shikari]] job; their damage is calculated based on the character's strength and speed, the weapon's attack, and the enemy's defense. Ninja swords have an even higher chance of combo attacks than katana, and are the second fastest weapons after daggers. All ninja swords add 20 to evasion; they cannot knockback enemies. Ninja swords are stronger compared to the original release and most are non-elemental instead of Dark.
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Ninja swords can only be found as loot or treasure or bought as [[Bazaar (Final Fantasy XII)|Bazaar]] goods. They are used by the [[Shikari]] job; their damage is calculated based on the character's strength and speed, the weapon's attack, and the enemy's defense. Ninja swords have an even higher chance of combo attacks than katana, and are the second fastest weapons after daggers. All ninja swords add 20 to evasion; they cannot knockback enemies. Ninja swords are stronger compared to the original release and most are non-elemental instead of Dark. Because their four licenses are found behind Quickenings, and characters can only have three Quickenings, the Shikari player must choose one of the licenses to forgo.
   
 
Because their damage takes speed into consideration, ninja sword wielders benefit greatly from the [[Germinas Boots (Final Fantasy XII)|Germinas Boots]] accessory. Using the same equipment strategy as with katana will yield even more combo attacks. The fastest ninja sword users are Balthier and Penelo.
 
Because their damage takes speed into consideration, ninja sword wielders benefit greatly from the [[Germinas Boots (Final Fantasy XII)|Germinas Boots]] accessory. Using the same equipment strategy as with katana will yield even more combo attacks. The fastest ninja sword users are Balthier and Penelo.

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FFXII Weapons Menu Icon
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Artwork of greatswords, ninja swords and rods.

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Scan of some rods.

The following is a list of the weapons in Final Fantasy XII.

Most melee weapons have a chance of performing a random hit combo, while ranged weapons and measures can deal critical hits. Some weapons cannot do either. Some weapons can knockback opponents while others cannot. Some weapons have an elemental affinity, which lets the wielder deal +50% the normal damage with attacks related to the element. Certain weapons can inflict opponents with statuses on hit. Different weapon types vary in charge and action time. Characters perform a different victory pose after a boss battle depending on which weapon they finished the battle equipping.

Several new weapons appear in the International Zodiac Job System version and carried over to The Zodiac Age. Many are higher grade versions of previous weapons, denoted by a letter at the end of their name. They look identical to their original counterparts, but have higher attack power, and many have added effects.

The Shikari Nagasa and Mina were added to replace the Danjuro weapon, and now have different requirements for obtaining, as well as different stats from the Danjuro. Two weapons, Great Trango and Seitengrat, were added in as new ultimate weapons, and have the highest stats. They are invisible when equipped.

Damage formula

Weapons used in the game use various calculations to determine damage. The calculation used is usually determined by the weapon category, however there are some exceptions.

Strength formula

Used by Swords, Greatswords, Spears, and Crossbows. Damage is reduced by target's Defense, and increased by user's Strength.

Magick Power formula

Used by Katana and Staves. Damage is reduced by target's Defense, and increased by user's Strength and Magick Power.

Vitality formula

Used by Axes, Hammers, and Hand-bombs. Damage is reduced by target's Defense, increased by user's Strength, Level, and Vitality, and varies more greatly from randomness.

Speed formula

Used by Daggers, Ninja Swords, and Bows. Damage is reduced by target's Defense, and increased by user's Strength and Speed.

Pierce formula

Used by Measures and Guns. Damage is not modified by target's Defense, and varies more greatly from randomness. Unlike other formulas this is not modified by the user's Level.

Mace formula

Used primarily by Maces. Damage is reduced by target's Defense, and increased by user's Magick Power.

Pole formula

Used primarily by Poles. Damage is reduced by Magick Defense, and increased by user's Strength.

Unarmed formula

Used when unarmed. This formula is the same as the regular Strength formula, however it doesn't add 1 to the Strength stat.

If the user has the Brawler ability (equipped through either owning the Brawler license or with the Amber Armlet), the Attack Power is instead calculated .

Unequipped

When unequipped, players attack with "Unarmed". Unarmed uses its own formula similar to the Strength formula but without a +1 boost. Unarmed has a smaller Attack Power than the weapons that use the Strength formula making it an undesirable choice.

However if the player has the Brawler ability (equipped by purchasing the Brawler license and/or equipping the Amber Armlet) then instead of using the Weapon's attack stat it uses .

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One-handed weapons

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One-handed weapons are the most plentiful kind of weapon. Having a character use a one-handed weapon allows them to equip a shield with their other hand, giving them more evasion.

Swords

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Swords offer a balanced mix of speed, consistency, and power. Damage is calculated based on the character's strength, the weapon's attack, and the enemy's defense. All swords, except for the Stoneblade, add 5 to evasion. Swords can knockback enemies.

Swords' damage calculation:

The Knight can equip every sword, and the Time Battlemage and Bushi jobs can equip high level swords, and the Blood Sword respectively if they invest in Espers on the License Board.

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Daggers

FFXII Dagger Icon

Daggers do not deal as much damage as swords, but they make up for it in speed. Many daggers also have useful additional effects. Damage is calculated based on the character's strength and speed, and the enemy's defense. Daggers add 5 Evasion, except the Main Gauche, which adds 34 Evasion. Daggers are the fastest weapons, with the least charge time to perform an attack. Daggers cannot knockback enemies.

Daggers' damage calculation:

The Shikari can equip every dagger, and the White Mage job can equip the Orichalcum Dirk and the Platinum Dagger if they buy the Famfrit license.

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Axes and hammers

Axes and hammers offer a huge boost to attack at the expense of consistency. For example, a sword may consistently do 400 damage to an enemy, but an axe or hammer may do 800 damage to the same enemy, or it may do only 30 damage. Damage is calculated based on the character's strength and vitality, the weapon's attack, and the enemy's defense. Axes attack slightly faster than hammers and both can knockback enemies.

Axes and hammers' damage calculation:

Only the Foebreaker can equip them.

Axes

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Hammers

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Maces

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Damage is calculated based on the weapon's attack, the enemy's defense, and the character's magick power, as opposed to the character's strength. As such, maces are recommended for magick-geared support characters. Maces cannot knockback enemies and are average at attack speed.

Maces' damage calculation:

The Red Battlemage can equip maces.

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Measures

FFXII Measure Icon

Measures have low attack ratings, but ignore defense when used, damage being calculated solely on the weapon's attack. Measures also cause beneficial status effects on hit, so they are to be used to strengthen the party without using MP and should generally be switched out for more conventional weapons after being used. Measures add 35 evasion, which, along with the ability to equip shields, makes a character equipped with a measure difficult to hit.

Measures are effective when attacking characters to remove the confuse status since measures do not deal heavy damage yet can confer beneficial statuses. Unlike other melee weapons, measures have a chance of dealing critical hits. Targets cannot parry or block measure attacks, but the wielder can still miss due to bad accuracy. Measures cannot knockback enemies and have the same speed as swords and hammers.

Measures' damage calculation:

The Machinist can take advantage of these weapons to bestow consistent beneficial stats effects to allies without casting magick.

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Two-handed weapons

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Two-handed weapons do not allow the equipping of a shield, but do offer more damage than one-handed weapons, and sometimes even attack faster.

Greatswords

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Greatswords are generally more difficult to come by than regular swords. They deliver consistent heavy damage and should be equipped by the player's primary damage dealers. Damage is calculated based on the character's strength, the weapon's attack, and the enemy's defense. Greatswords can knockback enemies, apart from the Sword of Kings and the Treaty-Blade. In the Zodiac version, Greatswords Charge Time is slower than regular swords and are among the slowest weapons.

Greatswords' damage calculation:

The Knight can equip every greatsword. The Red Battlemage can equip every greatsword besides the Excalibur, Excalipur and the Tournesol, albeit with the help of Espers unlocking the License Board. The White Mage can also unlock the first three greatswords with Esper assistance.

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Katana

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Katana have lower attack than greatswords, but they make up for it with their higher chance of combo attacks. The player can take advantage of the katana's propensity for combos by equipping Genji Gloves, which increase the rate of combo attacks.

Damage is calculated based on the weapon's attack, the enemy's defense, and the character's strength and magick power. The last factor allows even a magick-geared character to become a melee damage dealer when equipped with a katana. Katana cannot knockback enemies. All katana are average when it comes to attacking speed. Fastest katana users are Balthier and Basch.

All katanas are two-handed weapons, with the exception of the Kumbha.

Katana's damage calculation:

Katana are equipped by the Bushi.

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Ninja swords

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Ninja swords can only be found as loot or treasure or bought as Bazaar goods. They are used by the Shikari job; their damage is calculated based on the character's strength and speed, the weapon's attack, and the enemy's defense. Ninja swords have an even higher chance of combo attacks than katana, and are the second fastest weapons after daggers. All ninja swords add 20 to evasion; they cannot knockback enemies. Ninja swords are stronger compared to the original release and most are non-elemental instead of Dark. Because their four licenses are found behind Quickenings, and characters can only have three Quickenings, the Shikari player must choose one of the licenses to forgo.

Because their damage takes speed into consideration, ninja sword wielders benefit greatly from the Germinas Boots accessory. Using the same equipment strategy as with katana will yield even more combo attacks. The fastest ninja sword users are Balthier and Penelo.

Koga Blade is now Earth-elemental, Iga Blade is now Water, and the Yagyu Darkblade stays Dark-elemental. In the original release, Ninja swords caused dark-elemental damage and were thus useless against the common undead enemy type.


Ninja swords' damage calculation:

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Spears

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The Zodiac Spear is a difficult-to-come-by weapon which has the highest Attack in the original version. Damage is calculated based on the character's strength, the weapon's attack, and the enemy's defense. Spears add 8 to evasion. Spears can knockback enemies. Spears speed is average.

Spears' damage calculation:

Almost all mid to late-game spears received damage buffs compared to the original release, with the high level Gungnir, Dragon Whisker and Zodiac Spears now being able to inflict Disable as well. Spears are used by the Uhlan job.

Spears can hit flying enemies in the Zodiac versions.

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Poles

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Like katana and ninja swords, poles are prone to combo attacks. The player can equip the Genji Gloves to maximize on poles' combo attack potential.

Damage is calculated based on the character's strength, the weapon's attack, and the enemy's magick defense, making it especially devastating to un-Shelled enemies and enemies with low magick defense. Poles add 25 to evasion and can knockback enemies. Poles are among the fastest weapons behind daggers and ninja swords.

Poles' damage calculation:

Poles can be used by the Monk job. Poles can hit flying enemies in the Zodiac versions.

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Rods

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Like maces, rods are well-suited to magick-geared characters since they increase the wielder's magick power. A couple of rods grant beneficial status effects on hit. Damage is calculated based on the character's strength, the weapon's attack, and the enemy's defense. Rods add 6 to evasion and never deal hit combos or critical hits. Rods can knockback enemies. Rods are among the slower weapons.

Rods' damage calculation:

Rods are used by the White Mage job. In the Zodiac versions of the game, rods hit flying enemies.

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Staves

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Staves are well-suited to magick-geared characters as some boost elemental magick spells; for example, casting Blizzaga with a Glacial Staff will cause more damage than without it.

When used for physical attacks, damage is calculated based on the character's strength and magick power, the weapon's attack, and the enemy's defense. Staves add 8 to evasion and never deal hit combos or critical hits, but can knockback enemies. Staves are among the slower weapons.

Staves' damage calculation:

Staves can be used by Black Mages.

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Ranged weapons

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Ranged weapons require ammunition; the player can't even equip the weapon if they have no ammo available. Ammunition comes in infinite stocks. Though ranged weapons usually take longer to use and do not allow the equipping of a shield, they allow characters with lower defenses to attack from a distance. Ranged weapons enable one to physically attack a flying enemy.

A party equipped with ranged weapons tends to spread out more during battle, causing an enemy's area attacks to likely hit fewer of the player's party members. This is especially helpful if the enemy can use third-level black magick or cast spells like Disable and Stop in an area. Instead of combos, ranged weapons can deal critical hits.

Bows

FFXII Bow Icon

Enemies cannot counter bow and arrow attacks, but their accuracy is reduced by 20% in bad weather, like heavy rain and snow- and sandstorms.[1]

Damage is calculated based on the character's strength and speed, the combined attack of the bow and arrow and the enemy's defense. Bows do not offer an evasion bonus. Bows can knockback enemies. Bows are among the slowest weapons with 2.96s charge, and 1.4s action time.

Bows can be used by the Archer.

Bows' damage calculation:

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Crossbows

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Enemies cannot parry or counter crossbow attacks, though the attacks have an increased chance of simply missing altogether.

Damage is calculated based on the character's strength, the combined attack of the crossbow and bolt, and the enemy's defense. Crossbows are the fastest ranged weapons at 2.3s charge and 1.4s action. Crossbows add 5 to evasion and their accuracy is halved in bad weather.[1] Crossbows cannot knockback enemies.

Crossbows' damage calculation:

Crossbows can be used by the Time Battlemage job.

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Guns

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Guns take almost twice as long to use as other weapons, but they make up for it by having perfect accuracy. Enemies cannot parry, block, or counter gun attacks. Guns ignore an enemy's defense as well as the wielder's stats, meaning that damage is calculated solely by the combined attack of the gun and its bullets. Guns add 10 to evasion and can knockback enemies. Guns are the slowest weapons apart from Wyrmhero Blade.

Guns' damage calculation:

Guns can be used by the Machinist. The Shikari also has access to the notably powerful late game guns, if they unlock Shemhazai on the License Board. As guns' damage is independent of both the wielder's and the enemy's stats, they are good for a low level or "New Game Minus" playthroughs.

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Hand-bombs

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Similar to axes and hammers, hand-bombs offer the chance of heavy damage at the expense of consistency. They may inflict heavy damage or hardly any damage at all.

Damage is calculated based on the character's strength and vitality, the combined attack of the hand-bomb and bomb, and the enemy's defense. Hand-bombs offer no evasion bonus and never deal hit combos or critical hits. Hand-bombs cannot knockback enemies. Hand-bombs have 2.8s charge and 1.4s action time, average attack speed for a ranged weapon.

Hand-bombs' damage calculation:

Hand-bombs can be used by the Foebreaker. The Black Mage and the Machinist can also access mid to late-game hand-bombs by unlocking various Espers.

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NPC weapons

The following are weapons of the guests.

Weapon Attack Crit (Critical) rate Element On-hit Cost License Zodiac License
Chirijiraden
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75 5% None None
Reddas's main weapon, gives 15 to Evade.
Ninja Knife
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0 0% None None
Reddas's secondary weapon, it acts like a shield and gives 25 to Evade.
Joyeuse
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30 None None
Larsa's main weapon, gives 15 to Evade.
Swordbreaker
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0 0% None None
Larsa's secondary weapon, it acts like a shield and gives 20 to Evade.
Nightmare
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30 None None
Vossler's weapon.

Dummied weapons

The following weapons are dummied out. Two out of the three weapons are fully functional.

Hero's Blade appears in Ashe's promotional poster (Ashe army) as the sword she is wielding, and in the opening cutscene where King Raminas gives the sword to Rasler. The weapon may have had some storyline significance that was cut.

Flimsy Blade appears in many weapon shops within the game displayed on racks and inside glass cases, and is also looted from a corpse and wielded by Basch when he initially joins the party as a guest during the party's escape from Nalbina.

Weapon Attack Combo rate Element On-hit Cost License
Flimsy Blade
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21 None
Classified as a one-handed sword.
Hero's Blade
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15 None
Classified as a one-handed sword, it makes a unique sound when it hits enemies and it has a menu picture.

Cudgel 100 None
Classified as a one-handed hammer. Cudgel is an incomplete weapon and doesn't have weapon model, attacking with it makes the user attack with his/her fist.

The following weapon models have no names but do appear in the game data. They were not used as weapons, but can be seen in shops and other buildings as background decoration.

Other appearances

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Etymology

In the Zodiac versions, some of the most powerful weapons are named after the Hindu calendar, while in the Japanese version the weapon names are the same as their base weapon but ending with a latin letter. When sorted by strength, these weapons are:

When spelling out their letter-specific names, this reads "FINAL FANTASY".

The bomb weapons are named after geographic features associated with volcanoes, while the guns are named after stars.

The Guriguri Banban (ぐりぐりばんばん?) weapon in the Japanese Zodiac versions was intended as a debugging weapon used by the developers. "Guriguri" refers to the sound effect of twirling the weapon around, and "ban" the sound it makes when it hits. When the development was finished, they decided to keep the weapon in the game.[2] The weapon is called Bonebreaker in the English version of The Zodiac Age.

Seitengrat, Great Trango and the shield Gendarme are named after mountain peaks. When the team first started making the International version, the game's director Hiroyuki Itō was interested in mountains and wanted to use interesting names for the game.[2]

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