Guard Stick

A rod, brimming with holy powers, that once belonged to a maiden who wished to put a stop to evil.

—Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII description

Guard Stick (ガードロッド, Gādo Roddo?), also known as Guard Rod, is a recurring weapon in the series. It is often a low-ranked staff or rod, and provide minimal boosts to attack. It is often depicted as Aerith Gainsborough's trademark weapon.

AppearancesEdit

Final Fantasy VIIEdit

The Guard Stick is Aeris's initial weapon, providing +12 Attack, 99% Attack%, +2 Magic, +1 Vitality, +4 Spirit, and has a single materia slot at normal growth. It can be sold for 140 gil.

Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIIIEdit

The Guard Stick is a dual blade-type weapon available to Lightning through the downloadable content. It provides 250 points to Strength and Magic, reduces Stagger Power by 55%, boosts Guard Defense by 50 points, and halved Strength.

Final Fantasy XIVEdit

A light form of Aerith's Guard Stick is featured in Limit Breaks of healer classes.

Dissidia Final FantasyEdit

The weapon is a level 10 rod that provides +80 HP, +8 Attack, and +1 Defense. It can be obtained from the shop by trading 2,000 gil.

Dissidia 012 Final FantasyEdit

The weapon is a level 1 rod that provides +122 HP, -28 Bravery, +9 Attack, and +2 Defense. It can be obtained from the shop by trading 1,220 gil.

The Guard Stick also appears as Aerith's weapon.

Dissidia Final Fantasy Opera OmniaEdit

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Theatrhythm Final Fantasy and Theatrhythm Final Fantasy Curtain CallEdit

Aerith wields the Guard Stick in her character model.

Pictlogica Final FantasyEdit

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Final Fantasy Airborne BrigadeEdit

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Final Fantasy Record KeeperEdit

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Final Fantasy ExplorersEdit

The staff used by a champion from another world. Capable of warding off magical attacks.

—Description

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Mobius Final FantasyEdit

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Non-Final Fantasy guest appearancesEdit

Ehrgeiz: God Bless the RingEdit

A rod with high defense.

—Description

The Guard Stick appears as a 2-handed rod within the Forsaken Dungeon. It provides 4 Weapon Atk, 9 Durability, +10 Defense, +2 Magic Atk, and +10 Magic Def. It can be bought for 150 gil at the Merchant's Shop. Only Clair Andrews can equip this weapon.