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Here's a list of all Final Fantasy 16 (FF16) weapons, their attack and stagger stats, and weapon locations. Check out how to get, unlock, and upgrade all weapon types in our guide!
Final Fantasy 16 Weapon Guides | |
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Best Weapons | All Weapons & Locations |
List of Contents
We're listing down all weapons in Final Fantasy 16 down here but we have a guide for the best weapons in the game too!
Best Weapons for Early to Late Game
Weapon | ATK | STGR | How to Get |
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Ultima Weapon | 700 | 700 | Craftable after starting New Game + |
Gotterdammerung | 375 | 375 | Craft after acquiring its design draft |
Ragnarok | 325 | 325 | Reward for completing the side quest, "Blacksmith's Blues IV". |
Defender |
320
330 340 |
320
330 340 |
Available at Goetz's Toll at the "Streets of Madness" main quest. |
Everdark | 315 | 315 | Craft by acquiring Dark Shard from defeating Barnabas (Second Encounter). |
Masamune | 310 | 310 | Found in a chest in The Shadow Coast southwest of Rikmal's Roost, by Shiva's Chronolith |
Icebrand | 300 | 300 | Craft in The Black Hammer at the start of the Across the Narrow main quest |
Rune Blade |
275
285 295 |
275
285 295 |
Available at Charon's Toll at the start of A Song of Hope main quest. |
Brightburn | 270 | 270 | Craft in The Black Hammer after acquiring Light Shard from defeating Bahamut |
Excalibur | 268 | 268 | Craft in The Black Hammer after acquiring the Excalibur Design Draft |
Ancient Sword | 252 | 252 | Found in a chest in Dhalmekia east of The Steps of the Forgotten |
Diamond Sword |
245
255 265 |
245
255 265 |
Purchase from Goetz at the Crystalline Dominion |
Enhancer |
230
240 250 |
215
225 235 |
Available at Charon's Toll at the start of the Out of the Shadow main quest. |
Grindstone | 225 | 225 | Craft by acquiring Earth Shard from defeating Hugo Kupka |
Platinum Sword |
200
210 220 |
200
210 220 |
Available in Charon's Toll during the "After the Storm" main quest. |
Levinbolt | 195 | 195 | Craft by acquiring Ligtning Shard from defeating Republican War Panther |
Coral Sword | 185 | 185 | Found in a chest in the mines in Drake's Head |
Flametongue | 180 | 180 | Craft by acquiring Flame Shard from defeating Infernal Eikon |
Invictus |
165
415 |
165
415 |
Acquired during the "Holding On" main quest after the cutscene with Lady Hanna. |
Gaia Blade |
140
150 160 |
140
150 160 |
Complete "The Wages of Guilt" main quest. Craft in The Black Hammer. |
Stormcry | 135 | 135 | Craft by acquiring Wind Shard from defeating Garuda. |
Braveheart | 130 | 130 | Pre-order bonus weapon. Go to the Redeemable Items in the Menu to claim. |
Bastard Sword |
110
120 130 |
110
120 130 |
Complete the "Awakening" main quest. Craft in The Black Hammer. |
Longsword |
95
105 115 |
95
105 115 |
Complete the "Awakening" main quest. Craft in The Black Hammer. |
Broadsword |
80
90 100 |
80
90 100 |
Complete the "A Chance Encounter" main quest. Craft in The Black Hammer. |
Imperial Infantry Blade |
75
325 |
75
325 |
Starting Weapon |
Sparring Sword | 55 | 55 | Tutorial Weapon |
Rosarian Oath | 55 | 55 | Prologue Weapon |
Blood Sword | - | - | Included in the Final Fantasy 16 Collector's Edition |
Weapons with asterisks on their stats are upgraded versions that are only available in New Game Plus.
Weapon Stat | Description |
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Attack |
Indicates the weapon's capacity to deal damage. |
Stagger |
Indicates an ability's capacity to break a target's will. |
Clive's weapons have two stats: Attack and Stagger. The Attack stat defines how much damage Clive can do with each basic attack, while the Stagger stat defines how quickly Clive can deplete an enemy's stagger meter. The higher these values are, the more effective Clive can be in combat.
Weapons found will only have the Attack and Stagger stats, and no HP, defense, or effect. To learn more about stats, check out this guide:
How to Unlock Weapons | |
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Complete Main Quests | Crafting |
Charon's Toll | Overworld Chests |
Progressing the game by completing main quests will unlock more powerful and unique weapons, so be sure to take on Clive's story!
Main Quests & Story Walkthrough
Players will be able to craft weapons with the assistance of Blackthorne, whose forge is located in Cid's Hideaway. Players will have to collect materials alongside a paying crafting fee to make their desired weapons.
Note that some weapons and equipment can only be crafted upon completion of select Side Quests and Hunt Board requests. Be sure to complete each one so as not to miss any notable gear!
All Crafting Recipes & Upgrades
Check in on Charon's Toll from time to time in between quests to see if she has new stock for Clive! Progressing through the game will unlock powerful base weapons that you can reinforce.
Charon's Toll Shop Guide: Available Services
Exploring the vast world of Valisthea is a grand task and it will surely reward Clive with some hefty loot! Explore regions whenever you can to net powerful weapons.
Valisthea World Map and List of Regions
Weapons can be upgraded by the blacksmith at the Black Hammer, located in Cid's Hideaway. From there, players will be able to craft and upgrade weapons. Using specific materials, players will be able to upgrade weapons to make them stronger.
Blacksmith & Weapon Crafting Guide
List of All Gear and Equipment
All Gear Types | ||
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Accessories | Armor | Weapons |
All Weapons and How to Get Them
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