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List of All Greatsword Weapons

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Greatswords are a type of weapon in Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin, usually capable of inflicting great damage at the cost of a reduced attack speed. Read on to learn more about each weapon, possible Job affinities, as well as its associated Equipment Effects!

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List of All Greatsword Weapons

All Greatswords

Weapon Job Association / Affinity
GreatswordGreatsword
Swordsman Knight Warrior Berserker Lancer Dark Knight Void Knight Paladin Liberator
RebellionRebellion
Swordsman Knight Warrior Berserker Dragoon Dark Knight Void Knight Paladin Liberator
LiegemanLiegeman's Sword
Dark Knight
BarbarianBarbarian's Sword
Knight Warrior Void Knight Liberator
DefenderDefender
TBD
OrganyxOrganyx
TBD
ClaymoreClaymore
TBD
Currently UnavailableDurandal
TBD
Currently UnavailableRagnarok
TBD
HardedgeHardedge
Paladin
Currently UnavailableHero's Greatsword
TBD
Currently Unavailable#{title
Dark Knight
ExcaliburExcalibur
Berserker Void Knight
AcceleratorAccelerator
Red Mage

All Greatsword Combos and Effects

Greatsword Combo Abilites

Skill Information
Heavy BlowHeavy Blow
MP Cost: Heavy Blow | Type: Slash
Stat Bonus: Strength/Stamina
Perform a slashing attack in an area in front of you.
This Ability can only be set to:
R1 > R2
XBOX Right Button > XBOX Right Trigger
HighbringerHighbringer
MP Cost: Highbringer | Type: Slash
Stat Bonus: Strength
Deals great damage with multiple slashes that send enemies flying.
This Ability can only be set to:
R1 > R1 > R1 > R2
XBOX Right Button > XBOX Right Button > XBOX Right Button > XBOX Right Trigger
HoundHound's Claw
MP Cost: Hound | Type: Slash
Stat Bonus: Stamina/Spirit
Assume a combat stance with your weapon and deliver a flurry of powerful attacks. Hold Ability to extend the duration of your stance. Being hit while in this stance will increase the attacks's power.
This Ability can only be set to:
R1 > R1 > R2
XBOX Right Button > XBOX Right Button > XBOX Right Trigger
InfernoInferno
MP Cost: Inferno | Type: Slash
Stat Bonus: Strength/Intellect | Element: Fire
Damage enemies with a series of fire-imbued slash attacks.
This Ability can only be set to:
R1 > R1 > R1 > R2
XBOX Right Button > XBOX Right Button > XBOX Right Button > XBOX Right Trigger
OnslaughtOnslaught
MP Cost: Onslaught | Type: Slash/Strike
Stat Bonus: Stamina
Lunge forward, then slash and strike foes with successive hits.
This Ability can only be set to:
R1 > R2
XBOX Right Button > XBOX Right Trigger
OverrunOverrun
MP Cost: Overrun | Type: Slash
Stat Bonus: Strength
Slash upwards then follow with a sweeping forward swing that attacks a wide area.
This Ability can only be set to:
R1 > R1 > R2
XBOX Right Button > XBOX Right Button > XBOX Right Trigger
Piercing ThrustPiercing Thrust
MP Cost: Piercing Thrust | Type: Pierce
Stat Bonus: Agility
Unleash a piercing attack that deals heavy break damage to enemies,
This Ability can only be set to:
R1 > R1 > R2
XBOX Right Button > XBOX Right Button > XBOX Right Trigger
RetributionRetribution
MP Cost: Retribution | Type: Slash
Stat Bonus: Stamina/Spirit
Assume a combat stance with your greatsword, then deliver a sweeping upward slash. Hold Ability to extend the duration of your stance. Being hit with while in this stance will increase attack's power.
This Ability can only be set to:
R1 > R2
XBOX Right Button > XBOX Right Trigger
Spinning SmashSpinning Smash
MP Cost: Spinning Smash | Type: Slash
Stat Bonus: Stamina
Attack enemies arround you with a whirling slash. Hold Ability to increase the attack's power.
This Ability can be set to any link.
Wild FangWild Fang
MP Cost: Wild Fang | Type: Slash
Stat Bonus: Stamina/Spirit
Assume a combat stance with your weapon and deliver a flurry of powerful attacks. Hold Ability to extend the duration of your stance. Being hit while in this stance will increase the attacks's power.
This Ability can only be set to:
R1 > R1 > R1 > R2
XBOX Right Button > XBOX Right Button > XBOX Right Button > XBOX Right Trigger

Greatsword Combo Ability Effects

Skill Effect
A True KnightA True Knight
(Paladin) 		Staggers nearby enemies.
A True KnightA True Knight
(Knight) 		Staggers nearby enemies.
Breaking BlowBreaking Blow
(Breaker) 		Enemies broken or brought to 0 HP by this attack will be finished with a soul burst.
CommandmentCommandment
(Liberator) 		Restores HP based on physical damage dealt.
CommandmentCommandment
(Knight) 		Restores HP based on physical damage dealt.
Edge of DevotionEdge of Devotion
(Cyclic Warrior) 		Guarantees a critical hit.
Ever StrongerEver Stronger
(Dark Knight) 		Increases physical damage dealt.
Ever StrongerEver Stronger
(Swordsman) 		Increase physical damage dealt.
Exalted SpiritExalted Spirit
(Paladin) 		Restores MP based on physical damage dealt.
Fierce StruggleFierce Struggle
(Void Knight) 		Increases break damage dealt.
Mettle MasherMettle Masher
(Void Knight) 		Restores MP based on magic damage dealt.
Mystic GreatswordMystic Greatsword
(Warrior) 		Refills break gauge based on physical damage dealt.
Penetrating StrikePenetrating Strike
(Liberator) 		Strengthens attack type, bypassing enemy resistances and making weaknesses easier to exploit.
Selfless SwordSelfless Sword
(Cyclic Warrior) 		Increases magic damage dealt.
Speed BusterSpeed Buster
(Breaker) 		Increases attack speed.
WarriorWarrior's Ward
(Swordsman) 		Decrease damage taken while this ability is active.
WarriorWarrior's Ward
(Warrior) 		Decrease damage taken while this ability is active.
Winning StrategyWinning Strategy
(Dark Knight) 		Greatly reduces the enemy's max break gauge on impact.

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