Gladius (weapon)

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Light dagger that is easy to handle.

Final Fantasy IX description

The Gladius (グラディウス, Guradiusu?), also known as Gradius and Graedus, and Twin Gladii for a pair of them, is a recurring dagger in the Final Fantasy series. It is usually among the mid-powered daggers available with varying effects.

Appearances[]

Final Fantasy[]

A dagger crafted to be feather-light.

Description

The Gladius is a weapon in the Dawn of Souls and 20th Anniversary versions, used by every class except the White Mage, White Wizard, Monk, and Master. It provides 23 Attack, 30 Accuracy, 26 Critical, and +10 Evasion. It can be found in Whisperwind Cove (x2).

Final Fantasy III[]

The Gladius is the strongest dagger available for the Thief in the 3D versions. Once the Thief class has reached level 99, the Legendary Smith will give them the weapon. It provides 130 Attack and +20 Agility.

Final Fantasy V[]

Blade infused with the power of divine judgement. Can be used with Spellblade.

Description

The Gladius is the most powerful knife in the Advance, Steam and mobile releases, providing 118 Attack, 100 Accuracy, +2 Speed, and is holy-elemental. It can be found in the Sealed Temple (Arena), a bonus dungeon only available in certain versions of the game.

Final Fantasy VI[]

Blessed dagger with the power to smite evil foes.

Description

The Gladius (originally translated as Graedus) is found in the Ancient Castle after defeating Master Tonberry, and won by betting the Ultima Weapon in the Coliseum. It is the strongest dagger, although there exist stronger character-specific weapons. A holy-elemental dagger that has an attack power of 204, and enables the Bushido and Runic commands.

Final Fantasy IX[]

Main article: Gladius (Final Fantasy IX)

Zidane can equip the Gladius, which can cause the Slow status ailment via Add Status with 35% chance. It teaches the skills Annoy and Lucky Seven. It provides 30 Attack and can be bought for 2,300 gil from various shops after the party reaches the Outer Continent. Prior to that, it can be stolen from Lani.

Final Fantasy XI[]

The Gladius appears as a generic one-handed sword, doing mediocre damage for a level 27 weapon.

Final Fantasy XII[]

Main article: Gladius (Final Fantasy XII)

In the original versions Gladius is a mid-ranked dagger bought for 4,800 gil in Jahara, Mt Bur-Omisace, and in Rabanastre after defeating Judge Bergan. The earliest Gladius can be obtained is by stealing it from Lindbur Wolf. It costs 30 LP to use, is Wind-elemental, increases Evasion by and is one o the slower daggers, but still fast when compared to other weapons.

In the Zodiac versions, it now provides 56 Attack, 5 Evade, +1 Speed, 21 CT, 12% combo rate, is Wind-elemental, and requires the Daggers 4 for 45 LP. It can be bought in Mt Bur-Omisace for 6,270 gil, found as a treasure in the Dalmasca Estersand (The Yoma) and Paramina Rift (Silverflow's End), and is stolen from Lindbur Wolf (3% chance). It can be equipped by the Shikari.

Final Fantasy XIII[]

The design of this gunblade is based on that of a weapon excavated from a Pulse Vestige.

Description

The Gladius is a model of gunblade for Lightning. It is a Rank 4 out of 11 weapon, and has a maximum level of 26. It can be found in a treasure sphere in Chapter 2, and can later be purchased in the Up In Arms shop for 7,100 gil. It sells for 3,550 gil. Its maximum Strength is 175, while the maximum Magic is 88.

Gladius transforms into Helter Skelter after using Uraninite on it.

Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Ring of Fates[]

A versatile sword that's easy to carry. It's super-sized version of a much smaller dagger.

Description

The Gladius is a low-powered sword. It adds 50 to Attack, and can be bought for 430 gil after using the Warrior's Weapon scroll.

Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: My Life as a King[]

The Gladius is a level 35 sword that provides +39 Attack and is bought for 452 gil.

Final Fantasy Dimensions[]

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Dissidia Final Fantasy (2008)[]

The Gladius is a level 92 dagger that increases Attack by 61 and fills the EX Gauge by 25% at the start of a battle. It can be obtained from the shop by trading 29,020 gil, a Mage Masher, Beastlord Fang x5, and an Orange Gem.

Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy[]

The Gladius is a level 90 weapon that increases ATK +62, DEF +2, and fills the user's EX bar by +15% at the start of a battle.

Dissidia Final Fantasy Opera Omnia[]

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Pictlogica Final Fantasy[]

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Pictlogica Final Fantasy ≒[]

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Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade[]

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Final Fantasy All the Bravest[]

An indispensable addition to any arsenal when fighting against other adventurers.

Description

Gladius grants +10 to Attack. It can be equipped by Thief, Dancer, Locke, and Rinoa.

Final Fantasy Record Keeper[]

[Data from April 27, 2017 · data (Daggers · Swords · Katanas · Spears · Fists · Rods · Staves · Bows · Thrown · Other) · edit · purge]

Weapon	Category	Level	Attack	Magic	Mind
Gladius (IX)	Daggers	1	38	0	0
		15	58	0	0
		25	72	0	0
		30	80	0	0
	Additional stats: Accuracy +92
Gladius (XII)	Daggers	1	65	0	0
		20	94	0	0
		30	109	0	0
		35	117	0	0
	Additional stats: Accuracy +95 Shared Soul Break: Rend Weapon

Final Fantasy Brave Exvius[]

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Mobius Final Fantasy[]

The only tool required to survive in the wilds.

Description

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Stranger of Paradise Final Fantasy Origin[]

The Twin Gladii are a pair of daggers.

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Behind the scenes[]

Ted Woolsey translated Gladius to Graedus on the Super Nintendo version of Final Fantasy VI. He also translated another Square game, Chrono Trigger on the Super Nintendo. An unrelated weapon to Gladius was translated to Graedus, a gun for Lucca. The original Japanese name for this weapon is Gravity (グラビティー, Gurabitī?). It is unknown why Graedus was used for these weapons.

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Etymology[]

[view · edit · purge]Gladius means "sword" in Latin. It is also the name of the primary weapon wielded by Ancient Roman foot soldiers.

Graedus is a misspelling of the word Gradus. Gradus is Latin for "step". The Master Tonberry in Final Fantasy VI who drops this weapon is known to takes steps during battle. It also uses Traveler, which was known as Step Mine in the older translation; this ability uses the character's step counter for damage calculation.