Final Fantasy is a long-running JRPG franchise that has been around for many years. With each and every story that has been released over the years, the main protagonists have gone out to have their own adventures. Each protagonist is unique and has something that helps them stand out, such as their trademark weapons. Whenever it appears for the promotional, story or even gameplay reasons, all of these signature weapons acts synonymously with the character.
Here is every protagonist’s signature weapon in the Final Fantasy series. Please note that it is only the protagonists that have appeared in the mainline games. Also, anyone within Final Fantasy 11 and 14 will not count due to being MMOs. Weapon information comes from the wikia.
13 Warrior Of Light - Amano Original Sword
The original protagonist of Final Fantasy is also one of the only characters in the franchise who doesn’t have a properly defined weapon. However, there have been some weapons that people somewhat believe it to be such as the weapon Excalibur. The only art appearance of the weapon is shown in promotional images.
Regardless, it is clear that this is a weapon that is quite powerful as it helped the warrior throughout his time during the Dissidia battles. It has enough durability to contend with other great weapons like the Buster Sword.
12 Firion - Crimson Sword
Firion’s Crimson Sword, also known as the Red Sword, is the trademark weapon of the warrior. A key sword that is integral to his character throughout the Dissidia games and promotional artwork. However, what’s interesting is that the sword isn’t actually listed in the Final Fantasy 2 swords. It actually appears more in a variety of different spin-offs such as Brave Exvius or as mentioned earlier, the Dissidia games.
11 Onion Knight - Onion Sword
Similar to the Warrior Of Light, the Onion Knight is a mute protagonist who is able to change into multiple classes. As a result, they are capable of using whatever weapons is available to them after they class change. However, one weapon that seems to be synonymous with the character is the Onion Sword. This weapon is extremely powerful as its stats are dependent on the character’s levels.
10 Cecil Harvey - Mythgraven Blade
Although Dissidia often depicts Cecil Harvey as a character who utilizes a spear, he really uses swords. Being primarily known to using them within his own game, his trademark sword seems to be the Mythgraven Blade. This is the sword that the character gets once he becomes a Paladin for the first time. It is also considered a sacred blade within the lore of the game. Being incredibly effective against the undead.
9 Bartz Klauser - Brave Blade
The Brave Blade is a weapon that reoccurs not only in Final Fantasy 5 but also the vast majority of his spin-offs. Although the character is capable of using a multitude of weapons, this is the sword that is synonymous with Bartz. One of the unique elements about the sword is that it loses power whenever Bartz runs. However, power-wise it is easily one of the most powerful swords in the entire game.
8 Terra Branford - Enhancer
Terra Branford is the main protagonist of Final Fantasy 6 and is also primarily a magic-user. However, the weapon that she uses, while it seems to be a rapier actually has a name behind it. Ever since the Dissidia games, she has been known to utilizing the sword Enhancer. Based on the description used within the game, the Enhancer increases magic and magical evasion. The perfect weapon for someone like Terra.
7 Cloud Strife - Buster Sword
The Buster Sword is the classic and iconic sword of not just the game. Arguably it is the most iconic sword of the franchise period. Originally held by Zack Fair and Angeal before him, Cloud wields this sword with ease. Despite the heavyweight of the sword itself, it is powerful enough to cleave through almost anything.
Containing two materia slots, the Buster Sword has had multiple design changes over the years. However, the core design of it has remained the same. Even though it’s the starting weapon, the sword has appeared in many crossovers. From the Dissidia games all the way to the Super Smash Bros. Universe.
6 Squall Leonhart - Revolver
Squall Leonhart’s weapon of choice is the Gunblade. Although in the game specifically, it’s referred to as the Revolver. The way the weapon works is that the power of the sword increases when initiating a round through the chamber. Despite it being one of the weakest weapons in the entire game, Squall uses it in the same vein as Cloud uses the Buster Sword in his game. As it appears in every crossover he’s in.
5 Zidane Tribal - Mage Masher
Zidane Tribal’s trademark swords are known as Mage Masher. Within the game of Final Fantasy 9, it is capable of not only inflicting damage but also silence his enemies if add status is included. This causes them to not be able to initiate spells for a bit. These daggers are also named the mute knife. Although the character can use multiple types of daggers, these are the pair that is the most recognizable.
4 Tidus - Brotherhood
Tidus’s sword is called the Brotherhood and is one of the first weapons he has ever received during Final Fantasy 10. Originally belonging to Wakka’s brother, it is an interesting looking sword due to being made out of water. Questionable physics aside, it has become synonymous with the character as it becomes his trademark. Even showing up in the cover of the game.
3 Vaan - Mythril Sword
The Mythril Sword that Vaan uses is specifically designed from the appearance set in his game. Considered the weakest sword in the entire game, it offers decent boosts to both attack and evasion. Despite this and the somewhat average design, it is the weapon that Vaan brings with him over the course of Dissidia and other crossovers that the character has been a part of.
2 Lightning - Blazefire Saber
During the events of Final Fantasy 13, Lightning’s choice of weapon is a gunblade. However, this one is a modified version called the Blazefire Saber which is her starting weapon in both the game and in spin-offs. It is generally a balanced weapon that doesn’t offer to many strengths nor does it offer any crippling weaknesses. However, it has become a trademark for the character similarly to Cloud Strife.
1 Noctis Lucis Caelum - Engine Blade
Noctis Lucis Caelum has an interesting place when it comes to his weapons because he is able to utilize a vast variety of weapons. Everything ranging from swords to axes. However, a sword that he seems to always favor is the Engine Blade. Given to him as a present from his father, the weapon is generally his default weapon. A sword that he can always rely on and is also synonymous with the character.
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