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FFXI Mythic Weapons

Mythic Weapons (ミシックウェポン, Mishikkū Wepon?), also known as "The Myriad Arms of Balrahn", are twenty weapons in Final Fantasy XI obtained through the "Arms of Balrahn" series of quests available once a player is promoted to Captain Mercenary Rank. The arms are rare and powerful weapons that were once part of Emperor Balrahn's personal collection.

Mythic Weapons are one of four legendary weapon sets available to players, with the other three being Relic Weapons, Empyrean Weapons and Aeonic Weapons. However, unlike the other three weapon sets where the weapons are divided by weapon type, Mythic Weapons are divided by job.

Each weapon can only be used by one job, and is also associated with a unique weapon skill. These weapon skills do not require equipping Mythic Weapons to use, and can be unlocked separately with the Vigil Weapons that are required to start the Mythic Weapon quest. However, use of these unique weapon skills together with a Mythic Weapon grant special aftermath effects that vary according to each weapon and how much TP the player has when the weapon skill is used.

The aftermath effect is split into 3 levels.

  • Level 1: 100-199% TP. 180 second duration
  • Level 2: 200-299% TP. 180 second duration
  • Level 3: 300% TP. 120 second duration

The initial level of a Mythic Weapon is 75, but various Magian Trials may be undertaken to improve the weapons, capable of being upgraded like the Empyrean Weapon to a final, elevated Level 99 Afterglow form. The Afterglow of all Mythic Weapons is a shimmering azure.

List of Mythic Weapons[]

Name Type Image Job Weapon Skill Vigil Weapon Aftermath
Glanzfaust Hand-to-Hand FFXI Glanzfaust Monk Ascetic's Fury Burning Fists Level 1: Increases Accuracy
Augments "Focus" and "Dodge" Level 2: Increases Attack
Level 3: Occasionally attacks twice
Kenkonken Hand-to-Hand FFXI Kenkonken Puppetmaster Stringing Pummel Inferno Claws Level 1: (Includes Automaton) Increases Accuracy
Enhances "Martial Arts" effect
Suppresses "Overload"
Level 2: (Includes Automaton) Increases Attack
Level 3: (Includes Automaton) Occasionally attacks twice
Vajra Dagger FFXI Vajra Thief Mandalic Stab Swordbreaker Level 1: Increases Accuracy
Enhances "Sneak Attack" effect
Enhances "Trick Attack" effect
Level 2: Increases Attack
Level 3: Occasionally attacks twice
Carnwenhan Dagger FFXI Carnwenhan Bard Mordant Rime Dancing Dagger Level 1: Increases Magic Accuracy
Magic Accuracy +
Increases song effect duration
Level 2: Increases Accuracy
Level 3: Occasionally attacks twice
Terpsichore Dagger FFXI Terpsichore Dancer Pyrrhic Kleos Main Gauche Level 1: Increases Accuracy
Increase "Steps" accuracy
Augments "Steps"
Level 2: Increases Attack
Level 3: Occasionally attacks twice
Murgleis Sword FFXI Murgleis Red Mage Death Blossom Vorpal Sword Level 1: Increases Magic Accuracy
Magic Accuracy +
Augments "Convert"
Level 2: Increases Accuracy
Level 3: Occasionally attacks twice
Burtgang Sword FFXI Burtgang Paladin Atonement Brave Blade Level 1: Increases Accuracy
Enmity +
Physical damage taken -%
Reduces Enmity decrease when taking physical damage
Level 2: Increases Attack
Level 3: Occasionally attacks twice
Tizona Sword FFXI Tizona Blue Mage Expiacion Wightslayer Level 1: Increases Accuracy
Magic Accuracy +
Occasionally converts damage dealt to MP
Level 2: Increases Magic Accuracy
Level 3: Occasionally attacks twice
Aymur Axe FFXI Aymur Beastmaster Primal Rend Double Axe Level 1: (Includes Pets) Increases Accuracy
Pet Attack Bonus
Enhances "Sic" and "Ready" effect
Level 2: (Includes Pets) Increases Attack
Level 3: (Includes Pets) Occasionally attacks twice
Conqueror Great Axe FFXI Great Axe 6A Warrior King's Justice Sturdy Axe Level 1: Increases Accuracy
Augments "Berserk" Level 2: Increases Attack
Level 3: Occasionally attacks twice
Liberator Scythe FFXI Scythe 5A Dark Knight Insurgency Death Sickle Level 1: Increases Accuracy
Magic Accuracy +
Augments "Absorb" spells
Level 2: Increases Attack
Level 3: Occasionally attacks twice
Ryunohige Polearm FFXI Polearm 11A Dragoon Drakesbane Radiant Lance Level 1: (Includes Wyvern) Increases Accuracy
Augments "Jump" Level 2: (Includes Wyvern) Increases Attack
Level 3: (Includes Wyvern) Occasionally attacks twice
Nagi Katana FFXI Katana 5B Ninja Blade: Kamu Sasuke Katana Level 1: Increases Accuracy
Magic Accuracy +
Enmity +
Augments "Mijin Gakure"
Level 2: Increases Attack
Level 3: Occasionally attacks twice
Kogarasumaru Great Katana FFXI Kogarasumaru Samurai Tachi: Rana Windslicer Level 1: Increases Accuracy
Enhances "Third Eye" effect Level 2: Increases Attack
Level 3: Occasionally attacks twice
Yagrush Club FFXI Yagrush White Mage Mystic Boon Werebuster Level 1: Increases Magic Accuracy
Magic Accuracy +
Augments "Divine Veil"
Enhances "Divine Benison"
Level 2: Increases Accuracy
Level 3: Occasionally attacks twice
Laevateinn Staff FFXI Laevateinn Black Mage Vidofunir Mage's Staff Level 1: Increases Magic Accuracy
Enhances "Elemental Seal effect
Accuracy +
Magic Accuracy +
"Magic Attack Bonus" +
Level 2: Increases Magic Attack
Level 3: Occasionally attacks twice
Nirvana Staff FFXI Nirvana Summoner Garland of Bliss Scepter Staff Level 1: (Includes Avatars) Increases Accuracy
Accuracy +
Avatar perpetuation cost -
Avatar: "Magic Attack Bonus" +
Level 2: (Includes Avatars) Increases Attack
Level 3: (Includes Avatars) Occasionally attacks twice
Tupsimati Staff FFXI Tupsimati Scholar Omniscience Elder Staff Level 1: Increases Magic Accuracy
Same elemental magic as weather: Enmity -
Accuracy +
Magic Accuracy +
"Magic Attack Bonus" +
Level 2: Increases Magic Attack
Level 3: Occasionally attacks twice
Gastraphetes Marksmanship FFXI Marksmanship C 4A Ranger Trueflight Killer Bow Level 1: Increases Ranged Accuracy
Enhances "Snapshot" effect
Increases "Barrage" accuracy
Level 2: Increases Ranged Attack
Level 3: Occasionally deals double damage
Death Penalty Marksmanship FFXI Marksmanship G 5A Corsair Leaden Salute Quicksilver Level 1: Increases Ranged Accuracy
Enhances "Quick Draw" effect Level 2: Increases Ranged Attack
Level 3: Occasionally deals double damage

Trivia[]

  • Of the four legendary weapon sets, Mythic Weapons are the rarest within Final Fantasy XI due to the immense difficulty in acquiring them, requiring extreme amounts of time, effort and/or gil. In addition to this, the stats on the other three weapon sets are comparable or stronger for many jobs, so players seem to prefer those weapons as they are relatively easier to obtain.
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