Items in Vagrant Story work largely in the same manner as items in the Final Fantasy series. However, since there are no shops, the player cannot buy them, and must find them through chests or by defeating enemies. There are four major forms of items: Consumables, Grimoires, Keys, and Sigils. The latter two are used to open locked doors.
Items[]
Consumables[]
There are the basic healing items.
| Item | Description | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Cure Root | Roots of an herb that restores strength. | Restores 50 HP. |
| Cure Bulb | Bulbs of an herb that restores strength. | Restores 100 HP. |
| Cure Tonic | Extract of an herb that restores strength. | Restores 150 HP. |
| Cure Potion | Potion made from an herb that restores strength. | Fully restores HP. |
| Mana Root | Roots of an herb that restores mental acuity. | Restores 25 MP. |
| Mana Bulb | Bulbs of an herb that restores mental acuity. | Restores 50 MP. |
| Mana Tonic | Extract of an herb that restores mental acuity. | Restores 150 MP. |
| Mana Potion | Herbal potion that restores mental acuity. | Fully restores MP. |
| Vera Root | Roots of an herb that restores concentration. | Lowers RISK by 25. |
| Vera Bulb | Bulbs of an herb that restores concentration. | Lowers RISK by 50. |
| Vera Tonic | Extract of an herb that restores concentration. | Lowers RISK by 75. |
| Vera Potion | Potion made from an herb that restores concentration. | Removes all RISK. |
| Acolyte's Nostrum | Nostrum used by the acolytes in Léa Monde. | Restores 100 HP and MP. |
| Saint's Nostrum | The nostrum that a high priest received from the heavens. | Restores all HP and MP. |
| Alchemist's Reagent | An experimental potion made by Valnain's alchemists. | Restores 25 HP and lowers RISK by 25. |
| Sorcerer's Reagent | Reagent made by sorcerers in ancient times. | Restores 50 HP and lowers RISK by 50. |
| Yggdrasil's Tears | Extract of Yggdrasil known to heal status abnormalities. | Cures Paralysis. |
| Faerie Chortle | Made by the faerie king as a remedy for use in battle against serpents. | Cures Poison. |
| Spirit Orison | Pellets made from flower petals and dried yak livers. | Cures Numbness. |
| Angelic Paean | A talisman bearing the icon of St. Iocus. | Cures Curse. |
| Panacea | Potion made with odd bits of herbs. | Cures Paralysis, Poison, and Numbness. |
| Snowfly Draught | Potion of dried snowfly wings. | Blocks Magic on the target. |
| Faerie Wing | Powder that fairies use to accelerate movement and improve jumps temporarily. | Temporarily increases Agility stat and boosts jump height. |
| Eye of Argon | Temporarily enables Ashley to see traps set in the room. | Temporarily reveals traps. |
| Elixir of Queens | Elixir given to soldiers by Léa Monde monks in ancient times. | Adds a few points of HP. |
| Elixir of Mages | Elixir the mages of Léa Monde once used. | Adds a few points of MP. |
| Elixir of Kings | Elixir used by the first king of Valendia. | Adds a few points of Strength. |
| Elixir of Sages | Elixir given to St. Iocus by the Seven Wisemen of Ologo. | Adds a few points of Intelligence. |
| Elixir of Dragoon | Elixir used by the dragoons. | Adds a few points of Agility. |
| Audentia | A Léa Monde quality sweet wine allowed to age to perfection. | Adds a few points of HP. |
| Virtus | A sparkling wine made from a blend of three grapes. | Adds a few points of MP. |
| Valens | A Léa Monde red wine with a delicate, yet robust flavor. | Adds a few points of Strength. |
| Prudens | The most elegant red wine, with a gentle flavor and bouquet. | Adds a few points of Intelligence. |
| Volare | A Léa Monde white wine known for its honey-like fragrance. | Adds a few points of Agility. |
Grimoires[]
| Grimoire | Description | Obtain |
|---|---|---|
| Grimoire Guerir | Grimoire containing the spell "Heal". | Dropped by Minotaur |
| Grimoire Mollese | Grimoire containing the spell "Restoration". | Found in a chest in Abandoned Mines B2 |
| Grimoire Antidote | Grimoire containing the spell "Antidote". | Dropped by Lizardman |
| Grimoire Benir | Grimoire containing the spell "Blessing". | Found in a chest in Limestone Quarry |
| Grimoire Purifier | Grimoire containing the spell "Clearance". | Dropped by Last Crusader |
| Grimoire Vie | Grimoire containing the spell "Surging Balm". | Found in a chest in Abandoned Mines B2 |
| Grimoire Sylphe | Grimoire containing the spell "Luft Fusion". | Dropped by Giant Crab |
| Grimoire Salamandre | Grimoire containing the spell "Spark Fusion". | Found in a chest in Abandoned Mines B2 |
| Grimoire Gnome | Grimoire containing the spell "Soil Fusion". | Found in a chest in Snowfly Forest |
| Grimoire Undine | Grimoire containing the spell "Frost Fusion". | Found in a chest in Abandoned Mines B1 |
| Grimoire Parebrise | Grimoire containing the spell "Aero Guard". | Found in a chest in Snowfly Forest |
| Grimoire Ignifuge | Grimoire containing the spell "Pyro Guard". | Found in a chest in Abandoned Mines B1 |
| Grimoire Rempart | Grimoire containing the spell "Terra Guard". | Found in a chest in Abandoned Mines B1 |
| Grimoire Barrer | Grimoire containing the spell "Aqua Guard". | Found in a chest in Limestone Quarry |
| Grimoire Zephyr | Grimoire containing the spell "Solid Shock". | Dropped by Dark Eye, Ghost, and Wraith |
| Grimoire Teslae | Grimoire containing the spell "Lightning Bolt". | Dropped by Zombie Mage, Dark Eye, and Ghost |
| Grimoire Incendie | Grimoire containing the spell "Fireball". | Dropped by Zombie Mage, Dark Eye, and Ghost |
| Grimoire Terre | Grimoire containing the spell "Vulcan Lance". | Dropped by Zombie Mage, Dark Eye, and Ghost |
| Grimoire Glace | Grimoire containing the spell "Aqua Blast". | Dropped by Zombie Mage, Dark Eye, and Ghost |
| Grimoire Lux | Grimoire containing the spell "Spirit Surge". | Dropped by Dullahan and Wraith |
| Grimoire Patire | Grimoire containing the spell "Dark Chant". | Dropped by Dark Eye and Wraith |
| Grimoire Exsorcer | Grimoire containing the spell "Exorcism". | Dropped by Wraith |
| Grimoire Banish | Grimoire containing the spell "Banish". | Dropped by Harpy |
| Grimoire Demolir | Grimoire containing the spell "Explosion". | Dropped by Duane and Lich |
| Grimoire Foudre | Grimoire containing the spell "Thunderburst". | Dropped by Air Elemental, Djinn, and Shadow |
| Grimoire Flamme | Grimoire containing the spell "Flame Sphere". | Dropped by Fire Elemental, Ifrit, and Shadow Found in a chest in Limestone Quarry |
| Grimoire Gaea | Grimoire containing the spell "Gaea Strike". | Dropped by Earth Elemental, Dao, and Shadow |
| Grimoire Avalanche | Grimoire containing the spell "Avalanche". | Dropped by Water Elemental, Marid, and Shadow |
| Grimoire Radius | Grimoire containing the spell "Radial Surge". | Dropped by Lich and Lich Lord Found in a chest in Escapeway |
| Grimoire Meteore | Grimoire containing the spell "Meteor". | Dropped by Dark Elemental, Nightmare, and Shadow Found in a chest in Escapeway |
| Grimoire Egout | Grimoire containing the spell "Drain Heart". | Found in a chest in Limestone Quarry |
| Grimoire Deamance | Grimoire containing the spell "Drain Mind". | Found in a chest in Abandoned Mines B2 |
| Grimoire Intensite | Grimoire containing the spell "Herakles". | Dropped by Harpy |
| Grimoire Debile | Grimoire containing the spell "Degenerate". | Dropped by Minotaur |
| Grimoire Eclairer | Grimoire containing the spell "Enlighten". | Dropped by Nightstalker |
| Grimoire Naugeux | Grimoire containing the spell "Psychodrain". | Found in a chest in Undercity West |
| Grimoire Agilite | Grimoire containing the spell "Invigorate". | Found in a chest in Snowfly Forest |
| Grimoire Tardif | Grimoire containing the spell "Lead Bones". | Found in a chest in Undercity East |
| Grimoire Ameliore | Grimoire containing the spell "Prostasia". | Dropped by Golem |
| Grimoire Deteriorer | Grimoire containing the spell "Tarnish". | Dropped by Dark Crusader |
| Grimoire Annuler | Grimoire containing the spell "Magic Ward". | Found in a chest in Snowfly Forest |
| Grimoire Paralysie | Grimoire containing the spell "Stun Cloud". | Found in a chest in Undercity East |
| Grimoire Venin | Grimoire containing the spell "Poison Mist". | Dropped by Wraith |
| Grimoire Fleau | Grimoire containing the spell "Curse". | Found in a chest in Limestone Quarry |
| Grimoire Muet | Grimoire containing the spell "Silence". | Found in a chest in Town Center South |
| Grimoire Halte | Grimoire containing the spell "Fixate". | Found in a chest in Sanctum |
| Grimoire Dissiper | Grimoire containing the spell "Dispel". | Found in a chest in Undercity West |
| Grimoire Clef | Grimoire containing the spell "Unlock". | Dropped by Duane |
| Grimoire Visible | Grimoire containing the spell "Eureka". | Found in a chest in Abandoned Mines B1 |
| Grimoire Analysis | Grimoire containing the spell "Analyze". | Dropped by Dragon |
Keys[]
| Key | Location found | Locations used |
|---|---|---|
| Bronze Key | Defeat the Earth Dragon in the Snowfly Forest | Rue Morge (Town Center South) Shasras Hill Parks (Town Center East) |
| Chest Key | Defeat the Wyvern Knight in Iron Maiden B1. | The Gallows (Wine Cellar) Hidden Resources (Abandoned Mines B2) The Branks (Iron Maiden B1) The Warrior's Rest (Keep) |
| Crimson Key | Defeat Duane in the Town Center. | Rue Vermilion (Town Center West) |
| Gold Key | Chest in the Crumbling Market, Undercity West | The Timely Dew of Sleep (Limestone Quarry) Shelter from the Quake (Escapeway) Tears From Empty Sockets (Undercity West) Corner of Prayers (Undercity West) The Soldier's Bedding (Keep) |
| Iron Key | Chest in Weapons Not Allowed, Undercity East | Crossroads of Rest (Undercity West) Remembering Days of Yore (Undercity West) The Sunless Way (Undercity West) Bandits' Hallow (Abandoned Mines B2) From Squire to Knight (Town Walls North) Noble Gold and Silk (Undercity East) |
| Platinum Key | Defeat the Damascus Crab in the Snowfly Forest East. | Implement (Iron Maiden B1) |
| Rood Inverse | Beat the game. | Train and Grow Strong (City Walls East) Glacialdra Kirk Ruins (Town Center West) Crossroads of Rest (Undercity West) |
| Silver Key | Chest in the Chapel of Meschuance, Temple of Kiltia | Sewer of Ravenous Rats (Undercity West) Shelter From the Quake (Escapeway) Everwant Passage (Abandoned Mines B1) The Washing Woman's Way (Undercity West) The Auction Block (Limestone Quarry) Those Who Drink the Dark (Temple of Kiltia) The Resentful Ones (Temple of Kiltia) |
| Steel Key | Chest in the Fallen Knight, Forgotten Pathway | Hanging (Iron Maiden B1) |
Sigils[]
| Sigil | Location Found | Location Used |
|---|---|---|
| Acacia Sigil | Defeat Arch Dragon in Great Cathedral. | Hall of Broken Vows (Great Cathedral L2) |
| Anemone Sigil | Defeat Wyvern Queen in Iron Maiden B1. | Urge the Boy On (The Keep) |
| Aster Sigil | Chest in Catspaw Blackmarket, Undercity East | Dream of the Holy Land (Limestone Quarry) |
| Azalea Sigil | Defeat Ogre Zombie in Iron Maiden B2. | Wiping Blood from Blades (The Keep) |
| Calla Sigil | Defeat Flame Dragon in Great Cathedral. | Heretic's Story (Great Cathedral L3) |
| Cattleya Sigil | Defeat Dark Elemental in Fear of the Fall, Undercity West. | Rue Crimnade (Town Center East) |
| Chamomile Sigil | Defeat Minotaur in the Wine Cellar. | Smokebarrel Stair (Wine Cellar) |
| Clematis Sigil | Chest in Larder for a Lean Winter, Undercity West. | Dream of the Holy Land (Limestone Quarry) |
| Columbine Sigil | Kill Iron Golem in Iron Maiden B1. | A Storm of Arrows (The Keep) |
| Eulalia Sigil | Defeat Lich in Bazaar of the Bizarre, Undercity East. | The Dreamer's Climb (Limstone Quarry) |
| Fern Sigil | Chest in Coal Mine Storage, Abandoned Mines B1. | Live Long and Prosper (Abandoned Mines B1) |
| Hyacith Sigil | Defeat Wyvern in Abandoned Mines B1. | Earthquake's Mark (Abandoned Mines B1) |
| Kalmia Sigil | Defeat Wraith in Starvation, Iron Maiden B1. | A Storm of Arrows (The Keep) |
| Laurel Sigil | Kill Lich in Monk's Leap, Grand Cathedral L1. | Poisoned Chapel (Grand Cathedral L1) |
| Lily Sigil | Kill Lizardman in the Catacombs. | Withered Spring (Catacombs) |
| Mandrake Sigil | Kill Wraith in the Cauldron, Iron Maiden B1. | Rue Aliano (Town Center South) |
| Marigold Sigil | Defeat Dragon Zombie in Iron Maiden B2. | A Taste of the Spoils (The Keep) |
| Melissa Sigil | Defeat Nightstalker in Undercity East. | The Laborer's Bonfire (Limestone Quarry) |
| Palm Sigil | Defeat Dao in the Grand Cathedral. | Melodies of Madness (Grand Cathedral L2) |
| Schirra Sigil | Defeat Ravanna in Iron Maiden B2 | A Taste of the Spoils (The Keep) |
| Stock Sigil | Chest in Sale of the Sword, Undercity East. | Blackmarket of Wines (Wine Cellar) |
| Tearose Sigil | Defeat Sky Dragon in the Abandoned Mines B2. | The Cauldron (Iron Maiden B1) |
| Tigertail Sigil | Defeat Asura in Iron Maiden B3. | Wiping Blood from Blades (The Keep) |
| Verbana Sigil | Defeat Dark Dragon in Iron Maiden B2. | Urge the Boy On (The Keep) |
Trivia[]
- The Eye of Argon is named after the infamous bad story, The Eye of Argon, well known at conventions for being part of a challenge to see how far one can read it without laughing.