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Longsword-ffxii

Longsword in Final Fantasy XII.

A suitable weapon for a knight apprentice.

Longsword (ロングソード, Rongusōdo?) is a common recurring weapon in the Final Fantasy series. It is often the first sword that can be bought or is one of the weakest swords. It is normally used by any class that can use a sword. It is sometimes associated with Tidus from Final Fantasy X especially, being his starting weapon with some storyline relevance.

Appearances[]

Final Fantasy[]

A large, double-edged sword.

Description

Longsword is a low to mid-ranked sword, used by Warriors, Knights, Ninjas, Red Mages, and Red Wizards. It is bought in Melmond for 1,200 gil and dropped by Garland. It has an Attack of 20, and an Accuracy of 10.

Final Fantasy II[]

A sword with a long reach.

Description

Longsword is the second weakest sword, with Broadsword being the weakest. It is found in Bafsk, and bought in Bafsk and Salamand for 600 gil. It has 13 Attack, 50% Accuracy, and 2% Evasion.

Final Fantasy III[]

Longsword is the second weakest sword with Golden Sword being the weakest. It is used by Onion Knight, Knight, Dark Knight, Red Mage, Warrior, and Freelancer. It can be found in Altar Cave x3 and in Ur x1, and can be bought in Ur for 100 gil. It has an Attack of 10.

Final Fantasy IV: The After Years[]

The Longsword is a low-ranked sword that grants 20 Attack and 35% Accuracy. It can be bought in Mythril, Mysidia, Baron (Ceodore's Tale), Damcyan, Kaipo, and Baron (Edward's Tale) for 450 gil, dropped by Sahagin Knight, or found in Damcyan (Edward's Tale). It is initially equipped on Biggs and Wedge (Ceodore's Tale). It can be equipped by Cecil, Ceodore, Kain, and Golbez.

Final Fantasy V[]

Basic longsword. Can be used two-handed. Can be used with Spellblade.

Description

The Long Sword is the second weakest sword, with Broad Sword being the weakest. Most classes that can equip swords can equip this, and it has an Attack power of 19. It is bought in Carwen and Walse for 480 gil, and can be stolen from Ice Soldiers and Ice Commanders.

Final Fantasy X[]

The Longsword is a weapon for Tidus. It has one blank ability slot. It is Tidus's first sword given by Auron as Jecht's gift, but this particular longsword has no ability slots.

Final Fantasy XI[]

FFXI Longsword

Longswords are a low level sword for Warriors, Red Mages, Paladins, and Dark Knights.

Final Fantasy XII[]

The Longsword is a low-ranked sword. In the original PlayStation 2 version, it requires 15 LP to use at the Swords 1 license, and can be bought in Barheim Passage, Bhujerba, Nalbina Fortress, and Rabanastre for 700 gil, and it has an Attack of 19. Swords are among the slower weapons.

In the Zodiac versions, it now provides 20 Attack, 5 Evade, 32 CT, 5% combo rate, and requires the Swords 2 license for 25 LP. It can be bought in Rabanastre, Nalbina Fortress, and Barheim Passage for 800 gil, and found as a treasure in Garamsythe Waterway (No. 10 Channel (Flooded)). It is initially equipped on Ashe and any Knight can learn to equip it.

Final Fantasy XII: Revenant Wings[]

Simple weapon, favored for its ease of use.

Description

The Longsword is the weakest weapon for Vaan. It has an Attack of 10, Magick Attack of 5, and Attack speed of 60. It is Vaan's default weapon and it can also be bought from Tomaj's Sky Saloon shop for 300 gil in Chapter 3. It uses a generic sword sprite during battle.

Final Fantasy XVI[]

Longsword from Final Fantasy XVI icon

If you can swear you have seen this blade somewhere before, it is probably because you have. Longswords are some of the most common weapons in the realm, so it is no surprise the hot-tempered gate guard barking at you to begone also has one strapped to his back.

Description

The Longsword has 95 Attack Power and is bought from Charon at the hideaway for 700 gil. It is a basic sword that is quickly outclassed.

Final Fantasy Tactics[]

This straight and sharp double-edged blade can be used for either stabbing or slashing.

Description

The Longsword is the second weakest sword, and can be bought in Chapter 1 for 900 gil at the outfitters or found as a rare treasure with the Treasure Hunter ability in Merchant City of Dorter. It has an Attack of 5 and Weapon Defense of 90%.

Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift[]

The Longsword is the weakest knightsword. It only has an Attack power of 32 and can be bought for 380 gil at the start of the game.

Final Fantasy Type-0[]

The Longsword is Queen's initial weapon and provides 3 Attack Power. It can also be found in a random treasure in Bethnel Caverns. It sells for 80 gil.

The Final Fantasy Legend[]

Long has a sword icon before its name. If the lead character is male, he will be equipped with a Long. It can be bought in Base Town, South Town, Northeast Town, and Undersea Town for 132 GP. It has 50 uses and an attack power of 3, the damage formula for Long is based on a unit's Str.

Final Fantasy Legend II[]

Long has a sword icon before its name. It can be bought for 400 GP in First Town and Desert Town. It has 50 uses, it also increases a Robot's HP by 18 and increases their Str by 4. The damage formula for Long is the user's Str x7.

Final Fantasy Legend III[]

Long has a sword icon before its name. It has an attack power of 10 and it can be bought for 200 G at Dharm in the Present.

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

Longsword is a level 10 sword that grants +14 Attack and is bought for 93 gil.

Final Fantasy Dimensions[]

Longsword provides 20 Attack Power and 20 Hit Rate. It can be bought for 890 gil from Braska, Mt. Verde, Verde, Yggdrasil and found from Castle Liene and Mt. Verde.

Dissidia Final Fantasy (2008)[]

The Longsword is the weakest greatsword, boosting a mere +5 Attack. It can be obtained in the Shop by trading 1830 gil.

Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy[]

Longsword is a level 1 greatsword that provides +6 Attack and -2 Defense. It can be obtained by trading 500 gil.

Dissidia Final Fantasy NT[]

The Longsword is one of Tidus's unlockable weapons, and is based on the weapon's appearance from Final Fantasy X. It is obtained either by random chance when redeeming a Treasure token, or by purchasing them from the Shop for 7,200 Gil. Like all other characters' weapons, having it equipped carries no advantages or disadvantages.

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 Artniks[]

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Final Fantasy Artniks Dive[]

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Final Fantasy Record Keeper[]

WeaponCategoryLevelAttackMagicMind
Longsword (XII)
Rarity 1
Swords1500
3900
102300
153300
Additional stats: Accuracy +83

Final Fantasy Brave Exvius[]

Though of higher quality than the broadsword, this blade is still standard issue for soldiers. Young warriors who want to stand out from their peers compete with one another in secret to see who can rid themselves of this weapon the quickest by replacing it with a much stronger one. However, most of them cannot afford better equipment given the poor salary of most soldiers.

Description

Long Sword is a Sword obtained by buying it for 400 gil at Village of Kol and Grandport, by crafting it using 80 gil and x7 Iron Ores, and by finding it in Village of Kol. It provides 20 ATK.

War of the Visions: Final Fantasy Brave Exvius[]

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Non-Final Fantasy guest appearances[]

Ehrgeiz: God Bless the Ring[]

Ehrgeiz Long Sword

A sword on the long side.

Description

The Long Sword appears as a sword within the Forsaken Dungeon. It provides 31 Weapon Atk, 8 Durability, -1 Speed, and -1 Consumption Rate.

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Etymology[]

A longsword (also spelled as long sword or long-sword) is a type of European sword characterized as having a cruciform hilt with a grip for two-handed use and a straight double-edged blade of around 90 to 110 cm (35 to 43 in), prevalent during the late medieval and Renaissance periods (approximately 1350 to 1550), with early and late use reaching into the 13th and 17th centuries.

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