Perseus Bow

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PerseusBow-ffxii — Perseus Bow in *Final Fantasy XII*.

Be thankful this bow does not bear a notch for every fell fiend vanquished by it, for by now it would be naught but a string.

Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift description

Perseus Bow (ペルセウスの弓, Peruseusu no Yumi?) is a recurring weapon in Final Fantasy series. It is often the most powerful bow.

Appearances[]

Final Fantasy IV[]

Bow said to have been used by a legendary hero.

Description

Only appearing in the Advance and Complete Collection ports, the Perseus Bow is the most powerful bow found in the Lunar Ruins. It has an Attack power of 110, Accuracy of 85, and gives +15 Spirit. Only Rosa can equip it.

The weapon is bugged in the North American and original Japanese releases, and does not deal Throw-elemental damage. This was fixed in the second Japanese release and the European version.

Final Fantasy IV: The After Years[]

The Perseus Bow is the ultimate bow. It has an Attack power of 90, Accuracy of 25%, and gives +10 Spirit. It is obtained after defeating Echidna.

Final Fantasy XII[]

Main article: Perseus Bow (Final Fantasy XII)

In the original PS2 version, the Perseus Bow provides +81 Attack, requires 60 LP to use, and can be bought for 14,500 gil at Balfonheim Port after the events in Giruvegan.

In the Zodiac versions, it now has 92 Attack, 36 CT, 5% Critical Rate, and requires the Bows 7 license for 90 LP. It can be acquired in the bazaar for 17,200 gil by selling Spiral Incisor x4, Antarctic Wind x2, and Ice Crystal x7, or as a treasure chest in Pharos - First Ascent (Wellspring Ravel - 2nd Flight) by completing the red bridges through killing Deidar, or the Cerobi Steppe (South Liavell Hills), or dropped by the Bug (1% chance). It can be equipped by the Archer class.

Final Fantasy XII: Revenant Wings[]

Hero's bow hails arrows of mist to slow target.

Description

Perseus Bow is the second strongest weapon trumped by Sagittarius. It can be equipped by Fran, has an Attack of 90, Magic Attack of 45, Attack Speed of 20, is Water-elemental, and has a chance of inflicting Stop upon hit. It can be crafted with the Tempered in Ice Recipe Book and requires items from the Sturdy Wood, Luxuriant Hide, and Tide Crystal categories. It uses a generic bow sprite during battle.

Final Fantasy Tactics[]

The bow of a mythical hero. It is constructed entirely of metal and requires great strength to pull back.

Description

Perseus Bow is the second strongest bow, and provides +16 Attack. It is obtained in Rendezvous, or in Midlight's Deep.

Final Fantasy Tactics Advance[]

Crimson longbow made for defeating monsters.

Description

Perseus Bow is the third strongest bow, and teaches the Faster ability to Archers. It provides +42 Attack and +2 Evasion, and has a range of 6. It can be obtained as a random reward for completing a mission, or as a reward for a "Desert - Desert - Jagd - Jagd" Treasure Hunt.

Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift[]

Perseus Bow is the third strongest bow and teaches the ability Lightning Strike to the Archer. It provides +42 Attack, +5 Evasion, and +6 Range, and can be bought for 14,000 gil in the shop after creating it in the Bazaar after using a Gemsteel, Quince, and Spider Silk.

Final Fantasy Dimensions[]

Perseus Bow is a mid-level bow. It provides 85 attack. Like many bows, it is Wind-elemental and ignores ranks.

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Final Fantasy Dimensions II[]

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Dissidia Final Fantasy Opera Omnia[]

Perseus Bow (IV) is a BT Bow for Rosa, enabling access to the finishing burst, Holy Cross. It provides 105 HP, 49 DEF, 409 iBRV, 3840 mBRV, 1280 ATK, and adds 130 CP.

Perseus Bow (XII) is a LD Bow for Fran, enabling access to the LD ability, Celestial Raid, as well as the abilities Celestial Raid Power, Celestial Raid Advance Up++, and Celestial Raid Charge. It provides 95 HP, 75 DEF, 270-345 INT BRV, 2982-3432 Max BRV, 970-1120 ATK, and adds 90-100 CP.

Pictlogica Final Fantasy[]

Perseus' Bow is a rarity 6 bow that provides a minimum of 105 Attack and 15 Speed, a maximum of 152 Attack and 40 Speed, and is Water-elemental. It can be upgraded to rarity 7 where it provides a minimum of 135 Attack and 18 Speed, a maximum of 207 Attack and 54 Speed, is Water-elemental, and Limit Break +3000.

Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade[]

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Final Fantasy Artniks[]

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Final Fantasy Record Keeper[]

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Final Fantasy Trading Card Game[]

Perseus Bow appears as a wind-elemental card.

Gallery[]

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Etymology[]

[view · edit · purge]Perseus, the legendary founder of Mycenae and of the Perseid dynasty of Danaans, was the first of the heroes of Greek mythology whose exploits in defeating various archaic monsters provided the founding myths of the Twelve Olympians. Perseus beheaded the Gorgon Medusa, and saved Andromeda from the sea monster Cetus.