Orichalcum (item)

A certain kind of metal is always used when making statues of protection. This orichalcum is a curious metal indeed, ever burning with a cold flame. That it appears as a flame, in fact, has led to the belief that orichalcum has no true substance...but combine an incandescent flame with the cool-burning flame of the metal, and the energy given off as a result will be quite real enough to convince even the stubbornest skeptic. This is the power that moves the statues.

Research Notes

(Orichalcum, オリハルコン?, lit. Oriharukon) is a recurring item in the Final Fantasy series. Usually a Key Item or loot, it is a rare ore like the Mythril and the Adamantite. It is usually used in weapons, such as the Orichalcum Dirk.

Appearances

Final Fantasy III

The Orichalcum is only present in the Nintendo DS version of Final Fantasy III, as it is used in the Legendary Smith sidequests. It is found in Cid's basement and is used by the Legendary Smith to forge the Ultima Weapon.

Final Fantasy VIII

The Orihalcon is an item that teaches any GF the Vit +40% ability. It can be obtained from Adamantoises. Ten Vit-J Scrolls also refine into an Orihalcon with Eden's GFAbl Med-RF ability.

Final Fantasy XI

Orichalcum (ores, ingots, sheets, chains, etc.) is a relatively expensive ingredient used most commonly by Goldsmithers in the production of a number of powerful weapons and armors (and furnishings). For some time it was notably one of the rarer minerals to mine in the field, making it a rather expensive commodity. The ingots have a number of secondary applications as well, specifically with quest lines involving the upgrading of the Mandau Relic Dagger, Gungnir Relic Polearm, the five Salvage Headgears, and the ninth inventory expansion Quest.

Final Fantasy XII

This mysterious metal seems to waver and shine like a flame. Some believe it does not even truly exist, that it is the mere idea of the metal which lends protection.

Description

Orichalcum is a rare loot in Final Fantasy XII. It can be sold for 1,777 gil in the Bazaar in order to obtain the Stoneblade and the Masamune. Orichalcum can be stolen from Vishno and Poached from Deidar in the Pharos.

Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift

This metal has the strange property of becoming solid only at certain times of day. Smiths call it the phantom metal, and treat it with utmost care.

Description

Orichalcum is a rare loot in Final Fantasy Tactics A2, obtained by completing the missions The Dig, Through Another's Eyes, A Lady's Proposition, The Cat's Meow, Goug Nightwatch, and Yellow Wings in Trouble. It is required in order to create the Orichalcum Dirk, Restorer, Ayvuir Red, Vigilante, and Wygar.

Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles

The Orichalcum is a rare material in Crystal Chronicles that is used to create the that is used to create the strongest weapons and armor in the game, including Diamond equipment, Legendary and Ultima weapons, Ragnarok, Longinus, Dreamcatcher, and Force Ring.

Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Ring of Fates

The Orichalcum appears again as a material in Ring of Fates. Template:Sec-stub

Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Echoes of Time

An ancient zinc and brass alloy. An excellent material for military applications.

Description

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Final Fantasy: The 4 Heroes of Light

Orihalcon found after beating the boss on the Liberte Tower Lighthouse Dungeon's 80th Floor and all four other extra dungeons (ranked levels 1-5) after beating their respective 80th Floor Boss. Used to upgrade beyond +9 for weapons & armor. Template:Sec-stub

Other Appearances

Kingdom Hearts Series

Orichalcum is listed as an extremely rare ore, and can only be found in certain worlds at certain times, or as a drop from bosses. There is an upgraded form of Orichalcum; Orichalcum+, which only drops off of specific bosses and can be found only in the World that Never Was. Both types are needed to synthesize the Ultima Weapon.

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