A metal alloy impervious to breakage or blemish. Knowledge of its working was passed down the ages by a guild of jewelers, and it remains their secret.
Final Fantasy XII description
Steel (玉鋼 or タマガネ, Tamagane?), also known as Gemsteel and Tama-Hagane, is a recurring item in the series. It is mainly used in the crafting of equipment.
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Final Fantasy XI[edit | edit source]
A lump of steel wrought in a manner taught in a land far to the east.
Description
Tama-Hagane is a synthesis item used to make Hosodachi, Moonring Blade, Kazaridachi, Hirenjaku, Shirogatana, Tachi, Wakizashi, Shinobi-gatana, Hibari, Nodachi, Kodachi, Uchigatana, Jindachi, Sakurafubuki, Rindomaru, Manji Shuriken, Kabutowari, Mikazuki, Arrowheads, Fuma Shuriken, Rising Sun, Zanbato, Butachi, Kamayari, Wyvern Spear, and Aisa. It can be bought for 4,690 - 25,200 gil from Jabbar in Port Bastok, Amalasanda in Lower Jeuno, Tsutsuroon in Nashmau, and Vuliaie in Norg.
Final Fantasy XII[edit | edit source]
Gemsteel is a loot that can be dropped from Lv.99 Red Chocobo, as a Clan Reward from Montblanc for acquiring eight Espers, or created in the Bazaar by using Damascus Steel x2, Hell-Gate's Flame x2, and Scarletite. Two are required in making the Masamune, while three are required in making the Tournesol. It sells for 150 gil.
Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift[edit | edit source]
This alloy can only be worked by magick, though many a fine hammer has been ruined by stubborn smiths who believed otherwise.
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Gemsteel is a loot that can be obtained from completing the missions "Mountain Watch", "Wanted: Sky Pirate Vaan", and "Wanted: Artillery". It is required in making the Onion Sword, Harpe, Manganese Saber, Luabreaker, Ame no Murakumo, Artemis Bow, Perseus Bow, Greataxe, Golden Axe, Aegis Shield, Mirage Vest, and Bone Armlets. It sells for 1,200 gil.

Final Fantasy Tactics S[edit | edit source]

Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Ring of Fates[edit | edit source]
An alloy made by tempering raw steel with iron sand. Often used in imported military goods.
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Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Echoes of Time[edit | edit source]
An alloy made by tempering raw steel with iron sand. Often used in imported military goods.
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