Ultimate Equipment FAQ
(Remember you can use CTRL+F to find anything specific quickly.)
by bcs4981(bcs4981 [at] yahoo.com)
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Last Updated: September 3, 2007 (Version 2.1)
Original Version: April 16, 2007 (Version 1.0)
Introduction
I created this guide to compile a detailed and accurate description of how to
obtain the best equipment for Final Fantasy XII. My hope is that this guide
will reduce the traffic on the message boards asking where a certain loot or
item can be found, as well as be an in-depth accompaniment for players
playing through the game either for the first time, or for a completionist
file. A few notes before we get to the meat and potatoes:
1. I have included MOST methods of obtaining loot/items. Some methods I did
not see fit to list, especially rare drops or steals from one-time only
fights (bosses are the majority). Please do not email me about this, I know
full well that I have excluded some methods. My objective was to list the
most efficient ways to acquire loot and items. This guide contains every
weapon, armor, ammunition, and accessory that cannot be purchased.
2. A wonderful tool to use nowadays is YouTube. There are many videos on
this site made by users from all over the world that will give you a visual
instruction on how to acquire a specific item. I have tried to be as
specific and descriptive as possible with my writing, but some people just
learn better through video and pictures. Type in the item or enemy you are
looking for in the search tab, and maybe a "ffxii" tab after it to get the
best results.
3. There are MANY excellent walkthroughs and sub-walkthroughs available on
here. These include wonderful maps created by Sephirosuy, as well
as stellar walkthroughs by Split Infinity, Berserker, SOng, and again,
Sephirosuy. This guide was not meant to be a walkthrough of any sorts,
although I have used walkthroughs for certain difficult-to-obtain items. If
you are lost in the game, please consult one of these excellent walkthroughs.
I will NOT answer questions on the storyline or how to beat a specific mark.
4. I will try to give credit to the proper contributors, but please be aware
I am basing this on where I obtained my information. It is entirely possible
I give credit to someone who found out a method or location from some guy
named Joe in Zimbabwe. I will do my best to find my original source for
information that I have used for this guide (and there is plenty). If you
truly feel I have used information that you originally came up with, and your
claim is legitimate, please POLITELY send me an email notifying me of
this. I will definitely consider a polite request for credit, assuming you
have proof it was your information originally. Please be aware that I am
a 17 year veteran of these games, so I am very good at figuring things
out on my own.
5. If you have what you think is a better method of obtaining something in
this guide, please feel free to email me about it. But please use discretion
with your emails; if your idea truly makes things much more efficient in
getting an item, then great. But if it really doesn't change things all that
much, I probably won't make a change and then re-submit the guide.
6. There are SPOILERS in this guide, but mainly boss and mark spoilers, as
well as location spoilers. No storyline spoilers.
7. I assume the user understands percentages/odds. They are very prevalent
throughout this guide. Also, the user must understand all game mechanics,
such as how to read the maps and the fact that some chests just don't appear
when you enter an area. Also, zoning away from an area two screens to reset
the area, which will be done MANY times in your quest to acquire a lot of
this stuff.
8. Understand that Thief's Cuffs are a necessity when trying to steal loot.
It raises the probability of a successful steal, as well as raises the
probability of getting a rare item. Get them as soon as possible, which is
from the vendor in the Mosphoran Highwaste/Bubbling Vale, which can be
accessed once you have completed the events at the Tomb Of Raithwall.
9. The Diamond Armlet is also a necessity to acquire many of the items in
this guide. The earliest it can be acquired is after you reach the Phon
Coast. From Phon Coast, head north into the Tchita Uplands. You need
to reach the Garden Of Life's Circle, which is in the southern part of the
Uplands. There is a blue save crystal one screen north of this area. Save
your game, then head south. The chest has a 10% chance of spawning,
and then a 25% chance of containing the Diamond Armlet. The chest is
located at the southernmost edge of the area, right near the center of the
southern edge. If the chest is not there, soft reset and try again. You can
also acquire the Diamond Armlet once you complete the events at Giruvegan
from the merchant in Dalmasca Estersand/South Bank Village for 20,000.
10. Monographs, while expensive early in the game, are a MUST to get a lot
of the loot required. Get all seven monographs as well as the Canopic Jar
as soon as possible. This is probably the most important thing to remember.
Monograph drops are NOT affected by chain level, so when going for items
such as Hell-Gate's Flames, you do not have to kill only Cerberus or Tartarus
to get these (although if you want great drops, then by all means chain them)
You can obtain the seven monographs basically at the beginning of the
game, assuming you have the gil available (147,000 gil for all seven). The
Canopic Jar can be acquired once you have completed the events at Henne
Mines, and have reached Mt. Bur-Omisace. You must have already
completed the Gil Snapper and Orthros hunts, and now accept and complete
the Trickster hunt. Then you can purchase the Canopic Jar for 250,000 gil.
11. A soft reset is when you hit start, then square, then yes. You will use
this method quite a few times farming for some items.
12. A steal from a rare game monster is guaranteed, but it is tough, and
usually takes many tries. It is a 3% chance normally, or a 6% chance with
Thief's Cuffs. That is the success rate. When stealing from rare game, I
suggest having three sets of Thief's Cuffs to equip to all active members,
then set a gambit for Foe:nearest>steal for all three members. Remember
that trophy monsters cannot respawn once defeated. When stealing from
entites, try to remember that a few of them will try to put you to sleep.
Try to have a Nishijin Belt or Ribbon equipped to at least one of your
active members when trying to steal from an Entite. Remember that you
only need to zone once to reset an Entite to neutral status again.
13. As tedious as this project was, I really enjoyed making it. This is my
first FAQ, I figured I've been hanging around the boards for the last 6 or 7
years, and thought it was time I contributed something worthwhile. I truly
hope people will use this guide to assist them in getting the full experience
out of Final Fantasy XII. Enjoy!!
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TABLE OF CONTENTS (Type in code in parentheses using Ctrl+F for quick search)
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WEAPONS LIST
[WP1] Arcturus
[WP2] Artemis Bow
[WP3] Danjuro
[WP4] Dragon Whisker
[WP5] Durandal
[WP6] Eight-Fluted Pole
[WP7] Euclid's Sextant
[WP8] Excalibur
[WP9] Fomalhaut
[WP10] Gastrophetes
[WP11] Grand Mace
[WP12] Holy Rod
[WP13] Iga Blade
[WP14] Koga Blade
[WP15] Masamune
[WP16] Muramasa
[WP17] Orochi
[WP18] Ragnarok
[WP19] Rod Of Faith
[WP20] Sagittarius
[WP21] Scorpion Tail
[WP22] Staff Of The Magi
[WP23] Stoneblade
[WP24] Tournesol
[WP25] Ultima Blade
[WP26] Volcano
[WP27] Whale Whisker
[WP28] Wyrmhero Blade
[WP29] Yagyu Darkblade
[WP30] Zeus Mace
[WP31] Zodiac Spear
AMMUNITION LIST
[AM1] Artemis Arrows
[AM2] Assassin's Arrows
[AM3] Bamboo Arrows
[AM4] Fiery Arrows
[AM5] Icecloud Arrows
[AM6] Lightning Arrows
[AM7] Parallel Arrows
[AM8] Black Bolts
[AM9] Grand Bolts
[AM10] Lead Bolts
[AM11] Long Bolts
[AM12] Sapping Bolts
[AM13] Stone Bolts
[AM14] Time Bolts
[AM15] Aqua Shot
[AM16] Dark Shot
[AM17] Mud Shot
[AM18] Silent Shot
[AM19] Stone Shot
[AM20] Windslicer Shot
[AM21] Wyrmfire Shot
[AM22] Castellanos
[AM23] Chaos Bombs
[AM24] Oil Bombs
[AM25] Poison Bombs
[AM26] Stink Bombs
[AM27] Stun Bombs
[AM28] Water Bombs
ARMOR AND ACCESSORY LIST
[AR1] Brave Suit
[AR2] Circlet
[AR3] Dueling Mask
[AR4] Ensanguined Shield
[AR5] Genji Armor
[AR6] Genji Gloves
[AR7] Genji Helm
[AR8] Genji Shield
[AR9] Golden Skullcap
[AR10] Grand Armor
[AR11] Grand Helm
[AR12] Lordly Robes
[AR13] Magepower Shishak
[AR14] Maximillian
[AR15] Ribbon
[AR16] Shell Shield
[AR17] Venetian Shield
[AR18] Zodiac Escutcheon
[LIL] Loot And Item Locations By Area
[LTL] Loot List
[LEQ] Limited Equipment List
[THX] Credits
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ARCTURUS [WP1]
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License Points: 80
Attack Power: 44
Evasion: +10
Gun (2H)
Cost: 19,800 (Late-Model Rifle)
Available: 1
Earliest Access: After the events on Leviathan
The Arcturus is the second strongest gun in the game. The reason I’ve listed
this weapon is because the only way to acquire it is via the Bazaar. Most
players get access to the Fomalhaut earlier than they acquire the loot
required for the Arcturus.
Bazaar: Yensa Fin x2, Wyvern Wing x2, Salamand Halcyon x1
Loot locations:
Yensa Fin:
Mage's Monograph (21,000)
Yensa, Bull Yensa (Ogir-Yensa Sandsea, Nam-Yensa
Sandsea): Yensa Fins are a 20% mongraph drop from
either the Yensa or Bull Yensa. They are found on land
areas, especially near bridges, and usually the player
will have to be close to them in order for them to appear.
Easiest area to find them is in the Nam-Yensa Sandsea,
due to there being much more true land area, whereas
the Ogir-Yensa Sandsea has many refinery only areas.
Wyvern Wing:
Dragoon's Monograph (22,000)
Aeronite (Lhusu Mines/Lasche Span): Wyvern Wings are a 10%
monograph drop. There are 2 aeronites on this bridge (the
same bridge where the rare game Bombshell spawns). Be aware
they are pretty tough to beat unless you are at high levels.
Aeronites can also be found in all 3 ascents of the Pharos at
Ridorana. You can also steal Wyvern Wings from the rare game
Aeros, located in the Ozmone Plain/The Shred, and also from
the hunt for Wyvern Lord (Bill #8, Rank II), although both of
these are rare steals.
Salamand Halcyon:
Salamand Entite (Ogir-Yensa Sandsea/Central Junction, Primary
Tank Complex): A 3/6% steal rate, and a 3/6/8/12% drop rate.
The weather here must be sunny for the Entite
to appear. Once found, equip Thief’s cuffs and proceed to
steal from the entite. If you don't get the halcyon, zone
out one screen, and try again. Be patient, the entite moves
between these two zones frequently, so it may not be back
where you found it originally, but as long as you do not
defeat it, the entite will always be in one of these two
zones. It also can drop the halcyon after you defeat it, but
I would suggest trying to steal from it instead.
July the Informant Sidequest: Once you have completed the events at
Raithwall, head to Nalbina. In the West Barbican, two soldiers are blocking
the entrance to the Mosphoran Highwaste. Between the soldiers and the
chocobo stables waits July. Talk to her, then go rent a chocobo from Gurdy.
Attempt to pass between the two soldiers, and eventually July will ask you to
meet up with her again when you reach Archades. Meet with her at Charlotte’s
Magickery, where she will reward you with a Salamand Halcyon.
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ARTEMIS BOW [WP2]
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License Points: 60
Attack Power: 87
Bow (2H)
Cost: 15,800 (Bow Of The Moon Goddess)
Available: 1
Earliest Access: After the events at Henne Mines/The Feywood
The Artemis Bow is the second strongest bow in the game. Again, I’ve listed
it due to the fact you can only acquire it via the Bazaar. The loots
required to create this weapon most likely will require the player to be at a
high enough level to navigate the Feywood without too much trouble.
Bazaar: Great Serpent Fang x2, Moondust x2, Sylphi Halcyon x1
Loot locations:
Great Serpent's Fang:
Hunter's Monograph (18,000)
Python (Mosphoran Highwaste/Trail Of Sky Flung Stone): There
are multiple areas of the Mosphoran Highwaste to find
Pythons, but this area seems the easiest. From the teleport
crystal at Bubbling Vale, after saving, head north into Trail
of Sky Flung Stone. Be aware there is a trap just after you
enter this area. There will be 2 or 3 pythons that spawn in
this area, with a 10% monograph drop. If you don't get any,
soft reset and try again.You can also acquire these from the
rare game Midgardsormr, which can be found in Golmore
Jungle/Paths of Chained Light. It has a 20% spawn rate for
each entry, and can be found in four different areas, usually
the western and northern areas. You must be near it for
it to appear.
Moondust:
Hunter's Monograph (18,000)
Mu (The Feywood/Walk of Flitting Rifts, Walk of Dancing
Shadows): A 6% monograph drop from these little rabbits,
but be careful, they inflict the Confuse status, so equip
Bowline Sash's or Ribbons to be safe. You can also steal
Moondust from the boss Fury, although it is an uncommon
steal (10% without Thief's Cuffs, 30% with them).
Sylphi Halcyon:
Sylphi Entite (Ozmone Plain/Haulo Green, Field of Light
Winds): The weather must be cloudy (no rain) for this Entite
to appear. 3/6% chance to steal, along with a 3% drop rate.
I suggest trying to steal, zoning one screen away and then
returning if you are not successful.
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DANJURO [WP3]
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License Points: 110
Attack Power: 80
Evade: +5
Dagger (1H)
Combo Rate: 10%
Available: Infinite
Earliest Access: During the events at Giruvegan
The Danjuro is the strongest dagger in the game. It is also one of, if not
THE, most difficult and time consuming item to get in FFXII. The only way to
get it is via rare drop from the rare monster Larva Eater. I have included
two methods for acquiring this weapon, but please keep in mind that if you
are an impatient person, you should probably think twice before attempting to
acquire the Danjuro. It has a 3/6/8/12% drop rate. Please consult the
following map to guide you: (Maps Section)
Rare Drop: Larva Eater (Great Crystal/Crystal Grande)
ZONING METHOD: For this method, you will need to be at a level that will
enable you to defeat Necrophobes rather easily. Also having Ribbons to
counter their doom attack would be helpful. The three areas that we will use
for this method are the Waystone XIV, Leo Gate switch area, and the Leo Gate I
area. Starting from Waystone XIV, head into the Leo Gate switch area. Defeat
every Necrophobe possible (not necessary, but makes the process a little
easier), making sure to do several laps around the entire area to be sure you
have vanquished them all. You do not need to keep a chain going, but it does
help you keep track of how many enemies you have defeated. Once finished in
the Leo Switch area, head into the Leo Gate I area, and continue dispatching
Necrophobes. I found that once I had spent too much time here, killing upwards
of 40 or so Necrophobes, that more Necrophobes had spawned in the Leo Gate
switch area again. So I suggest defeating around 30 or so here, then zone
twice back to the Waystone XIV. Then head right back to Leo Gate I and defeat
another 30 or so Necrophobes. Continue this process until you have beaten 256
or more Necrophobes, then return to Waystone XIV.
A Larva Eater will be here, along with possibly a reaper or three. Be sure not
to kill any reapers, only LE. Once defeated, that is the beginning of your
chain. Zone back two screens to the Leo Gate I area, but DO NOT kill any
Necrophobes. Once you have two zoned, head right back to Waystone XIV
and check if another Larva Eater has appeared. If it has, defeat it, then
repeat the two zoning process. But if it has not, zone back to the Leo Switch
area only. You will basically zone between Waystone XIV and the Leo Switch
area for about 10 to 15 minutes. Sometimes it takes less time,
sometimes a little more than this, I will leave it up to you to check for
yourself. I also suggest using a rubber band or some sort of cord to tie the
left analog stick in the downward position, so you do not have to hold it
yourself for 15 or 20 minutes each time. Once you feel you have zoned
enough, check the Waystone XIV area for Larva Eater, and when it does appear,
defeat it to increase your chain. Then two zone back to Leo Gate I area, and
repeat the process.
I have heard of several people using this method correctly and having it yield
them one or more Danjuros. I have also heard of people who have used it and
have not reaped any rewards whatsoever. Even others claim that they had to
kill one Larva Eater, kill another number of Necrophobes, then spawn another
LE, and that started their chain. I guess basically it all depends on luck:
some people have gotten this trick to work, others have not (including yours
truly). There is also another method based loosely on this method, except it
involves chaining Gargoyle Barons in Giruvegan, then dividing Necrophobes
in the Great Crystal until eventually a Larva Eater spawns, then using
the zoning trick from that point on. Again, this method is based on zoning,
which is by no means guaranteed to work for everyone. It is up to you to
know when to say when, but I certainly hope it works for you. I ended up
using the next method to finally secure my Danjuro.
BOMB METHOD: First, a list of equipment that will be helpful during this
process. It is recommended that you have 3 of each of these items equipped
for your active characters: Main Gauche, high evasion shields such as the
Zodiac Escutcheon or Demon Shield, Bubble Belt, and Adamant Hat (halves
fire damage). You can also use Flame Shields and Adamant Vests to half fire
damage, but I prefer to use Maximillian armor for its high defense, and the
high evasion shields to have a better chance to block Mom Bomb's Lunge
attack. You can purchase Main Gauche in Rabanastre and Jahara,
Demon Shield in Necrohol Of Nabudis, Bubble Belt in Rabanastre in the
Muthruu Bazaar, and the Adamant Hat in Mosphoran Highwaste and Phon Coast.
On your way through Giruvegan, you will encounter Gargoyle Barons. You will
want to establish a level 3 chain (large gold coins) of these enemies on your
way to the Great Crystal. Once you have established the chain, take the
waystone into the Great Crystal. Make your way to Way Stone XX, all the while
keeping your chain intact (Be careful once reaching the waystone, there are
sometimes Reapers here, which if defeated, will break your chain). Once you
reach the waystone, set up your gambits as follows: Ally:any>arise,
Ally:HP<50%>Curaga, Ally:self>Protect, Ally:self>Shell. Make sure to have
only these gambits active, all attack gambits must be off, or you risk losing
your chain. There are three areas east of Waystone XX based on the map:
Dhebon Jilaam Prati'dii, Sthaana Sagittarius, and Dhebon Jilaam Praa'dii.
In these three areas are monsters called Mom Bomb, and are the 256 total
enemies you are going to "defeat" in order to spawn Larva Eater. Mom
Bombs eventually self-destruct which, while not yielding experience, LP, or
loot, do add to the required amount of monsters defeated. And it does
NOT break your chain of Gargoyle Barons. There are five Mom Bombs in
each of these three areas, so you will start from Waystone XX, and basically
run a loop between the four areas (clockwise or counterclockwise, it doesn't
matter). Make sure that when you enter the waystone area, you are fleeing
through the area, just in case there are reapers present.
Basically all you have to do in each area with Mom Bombs is run to the center
of the area. The Main Gauche/shield combination will turn away most of the
lunge attacks, and the Adamant Hat will help deflect some of the fire damage
(they tend to lunge more than anything else). What you are waiting for is for
one or more of the bombs to use Chain Reaction, which is a precursor to
Self-Destruct. When you see Chain Reaction being used, try to make your way
to the edges of the area while the bombs explode, which will save you from
massive damage. Note that most of the time all five Mom Bombs will explode,
but sometimes there may be one or two left over. Don't waste time trying to
make the leftovers try to explode, just move on to the next area. I am also
assuming that you have all of your augments filled on your license board,
which will make magic use for healing and buffs a non-factor.
Once you have vanquished 256 or more Mom Bombs, Larva Eater will spawn
at Waystone XX. Equip your strongest weapons, and turn on a Foe:highest max
HP>Attack gambit (in case there are reapers present), or fight the Larva Eater
manually. I usually fight it manually if there are reapers present, just to
make sure I don't break the chain, although if you can attract the Larva
Eater's attention without the reapers spotting you, you can lure it up one of
the ramps and fight it solo. Once defeated, the Larva Eater may drop a large
gold coin, which has a 12% chance of containing at least one Danjuro. If it
does not drop, continue the Mom Bomb "chaining", which will eventually
spawn another Larva Eater at Waystone XX once at least 30 bombs are
defeated, but it could require defeating up to 256 more. It takes
approximately an hour and a half from when you start chaining Gargoyle
Barons up until your first spawn of Larva Eater.
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DRAGON WHISKER [WP4]
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License Points: 60
Attack Power: 91
Evade: +8
Spear (2H)
Combo Rate: 4%
Available: Infinite
Earliest Access: After the events at Stilshrine/Mt. Bur-Omisace
Random Chest:
Cerobi Steppe:
North Liavell Hills: A 50% chance for this chest to spawn, and
then a 5% chance for it to contain a Dragon Whisker with a
Diamond Armlet equipped. Repeatable chest. This chest
is located in the northwestern part of the area.
Pharos At Ridorana:
Spire Ravel-1st Flight: A 55% chance for this chest to spawn,
and then a guaranteed Dragon Whisker with a Diamond Armlet
equipped. If you do not have a Diamond Armlet equipped, then
it will be a 50% chance for the Dragon Whisker, and a 50%
chance to be a Rubber Suit. One time only chest. This chest
is behind the fool's facade, just be sure to avoid the traps.
Spire Ravel-1st Flight: A 55% chance for this chest to spawn,
and then a 50% chance for it to contain a Dragon Whisker
without a Diamond Armlet equipped. If you have a Diamond
Armlet equipped, it is a guaranteed Rubber Suit. One time only
chest. This chest is on top of a trap just left of the green
sigil.
Pharos Subterra:
Penumbra-South: A 40% chance for this chest to spawn, and then
a guaranteed Dragon Whisker without a Diamond Armlet equipped.
One time only chest.
Please consult the following map to guide you:
(Maps Section)
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DURANDAL [WP5]
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License Points: 80
Attack Power: 99
Evade: +5
Sword (1H)
Combo Rate: 5%
Cost: 21,600 (Well-Forged Blade)
Available: 1
Earliest Access: After the events at Giruvegan
The Durandal is the strongest one-handed sword in the game. Obviously the
nicest thing about one handed swords is the combination of their power, and
when coupled with a shield, high evasion stats. Please keep in mind that later
in the game when you are fighting the strongest mobs, these enemies usually
ignore the evade stat.
Bazaar: Lifewick x3, Emperor Scale x2, Leshach Halcyon x1
Loot Locations:
Lifewick:
Warmage's Monograph (20,000)
Necrofiend (Pharos Subterra B1,B2,B3), (Henne Mines/
Special Charter Shaft) (Pharos-2nd Ascent/Station Of
Ascension) (Pharos-3rd Ascent/Spire Ravel-First Flight):
An 18% monograph drop, as well as a rare
steal (3/6%). I would suggest just defeating them for
the higher percentage, as they can be quite a challenge
to steal from, especially since they come in groups.
You can also steal from the rare game Evil Spirit
(Great Crystal).
Emperor Scale:
Dragoon's Monograph (22,000)
Archaeoaevis (Zertinan Caverns/Balamka Fault): This
enemy only appears in the southern portion of Balamka
Fault. It has a 14% monograph drop, as well as a 5% poach
drop. You can also acquire an Emperor Scale from the
Elder Wyrm boss and the Deathgaze hunt
(Bill #26, Rank VII), but they are rare steals.
Leshach Halcyon:
Leshach Entite (Paramina Rift/Frozen Brook, Karydine
Glacier, Icebound Flow): There must be blizzard conditions
for this entite to appear. Once found, equip Thief's cuffs and
proceed to steal from the entite. A 3/6% chance to steal, and
a 3% drop. It may be beneficial to lure the entite to the edge
of an area, then zone away and come back. It will return to
neutral status, and you can then attempt to steal the
Halcyon again.
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EIGHT-FLUTED POLE [WP6]
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License Points: 45
Attack Power: 88
Evade: +25
Pole (2H)
Combo Rate: 12%
Available: Infinite
Earliest Access: After the events at Giruvegan/Balfonheim
The Eight-Fluted Pole is the third strongest pole in the game. The reason I’ve
listed it in this guide is that there are only two ways to acquire this weapon,
with both being steals from rare monsters. When stealing from rare monsters,
it is very helpful to have 3 sets of Thief's Cuffs, and set gambits to Foe:
nearest >steal.
Steal:
Abelisk:
Ridorana Cataract/Echoes from Time's Garden: Rare strain of
archaeosaur that spawns at a 30% rate when you enter this area.
Can hit pretty hard, so make sure if you spot it, you buff your
characters and clear out other enemies to make your steal
attempt and the fight much easier. Best to set gambits for all
characters to steal with Thief's Cuffs if possible.
Vagrant Soul:
Pharos at Ridorana/Subterra-Abyssal-North-NW area: You
must first complete the Shadowseer hunt in order to make
this rare entite appear. It is found in the easternmost room
at a 25% spawn rate. Can be a tough fight, so make sure
to buff your characters to the max.
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EUCLID'S SEXTANT [WP7]
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License Points: 50
Attack Power: 35
Added Effect: Bubble On Hit
Evade: +25
Measure (1H)
Available: Infinite
Earliest Access: After the events at Stilshrine/Mt. Bur-Omisace
Reward:
Reward for completing A Wild Stench (Wild Malboro, Bill
#29, Rank VI)
Random Chest:
Cerobi Steppe:
The Terraced Bank: A 50% chance for this chest to spawn,
and then a 5% chance to contain Euclid's Sextant with a
Diamond Armlet equipped. Repeatable chest. This chest
is located in the north-central part of the area, almost
equal distance from the east and west edges. It is about
a quarter of the map south of the northern edge.
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EXCALIBUR [WP8]
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License Points: 160
Attack Power: 128
Added Effect: Holy Element
Evade: +10
Sword (2H)
Combo Rate: 7%
Available: 1
Earliest Access: After the events at Giruvegan
The Excalibur is the third strongest greatsword in the game, but its advantage
(or downfall, depending on the area you are in) is the Holy element added to
it. Great weapon for areas full of undead, such as Necrophobes in the Great
Crystal and the Henne Mines secret area. Not so great when you decide to
use it against Ultima or Yiazmat. Only way to acquire it is via a random chest
in the Great Crystal, and only once you’ve cleared the events at Giruvegan
in the storyline. You will then have access to the upper reaches of the
Crystal, which is the home of Excalibur.
Random Chest:
Great Crystal (Srhru Jilaam Pratii'vaa): The only gate
required to be opened to access Excalibur is Sagittarius
Gate II. When the player reaches this area, there will always
be a chest present, with a chance at a Sage's Ring without
the Diamond Armlet, and a Renewing Morion with the DA.
After opening the first chest, there is a 20% chance that there
will be a second chest right underneath the first one, and will
contain the Excalibur. If the second chest spawns, it is
guaranteed to be the Excalibur with or without the Diamond
Armlet. This is a one-time only chest. If the second chest
does not spawn, zone away three areas, then return and
try again. Please consult the following map to guide you:
(Maps Section)
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FOMALHAUT [WP9]
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License Points: 150
Attack Power: 50
Evade: +10
Gun (2H)
Available: Infinite
Earliest Access: Once reaching Mt. Bur Omisace/complete Antlion hunt
The Fomalhaut is the strongest gun in the game. A great weapon for players
near the mid-point of the game, it is usually the first of the “ultimate”
weapons the player can acquire. Remember that guns are ranged weapons
and ignore defense, but are very slow, and have a set damage limit, no matter
what the level of the character using it. Regardless, when paired with great
ammo (dark shot and stone shot are good, but I found silence shot to be
most effective), the Fomalhaut can be a weapon that is used constantly until
you begin to acquire the stronger greatswords in the game. Multiple ways of
obtaining this one as well, all via random chests:
Random Chest:
Lhusu Mines:
Site 9: After completing the Antlion Infestation hunt
(Antlion, Bill #38, Rank V Elite), just beyond where the
creature fell can be a chest which spawns at a 60% rate.
There is a 50% chance it contains the Fomalhaut, and a
50% chance for a Knot Of Rust without the Diamond Armlet.
If you wear a Diamond Armlet, you'll get either an Elixir or
a Knot of Rust. If it is not there, save at the nearby crystal,
and then run back to check again. Repeatable chest.
Cerobi Steppe:
The Northsward: This chest spawns at a 50% rate near the
western-middle area of the Northsward. With a Diamond
Armlet equipped, there is a 5% chance for it to be a Fomalhaut.
Repeatable chest. This chest is located near the center of
the western edge. It's a little bit more north than south.
Crossfield: This chest spawns at a 50% rate, and with the
Diamond Armlet equipped, a 4% chance for it to be a
Fomalhaut. Repeatable chest. This chest is located past
the rock you first see when you enter from the save crystal.
Go around this first large rock, and there will be a tree and
a shield wyrm right near it.
Henne Mines:
Special Charter Shaft: This chest spawns at a 40% rate, and
with the Diamond Armlet equipped, an 80% chance for it to
be a Fomalhaut, and a 20% chance for it to be 10000 gil.
One-time only chest.
Please consult the following map to guide you:
(Maps Section)
The Pharos:
Subterra/Umbra-South: This chest spawns at a 55% rate,
and without the Diamond Armlet equipped, a 20% chance
of it containing a Fomalhaut. Repeatable chest.
Please consult the following map to guide you:
(Maps Section)
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GASTROPHETES [WP10]
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License Points: 75
Attack Power: 76
Evade: +5
Crossbow (2H)
Cost: 18,900
Available: Infinite
Earliest Access: After the events at Draklor/Balfonheim
The Gastrophetes is the strongest crossbow in the game.
Steal:
Pallicant
Ridorana Cataract/City Of Other Days: You must clear
this area of all enemies, then exit and reenter to make this
rare strain of Mallicant appear. Equip Thief's Cuffs to
everyone if possible, and set up steal gambits to make
things easier.
Shop:
Available for purchase from the shifty eyed merchant after
giving 25 rare game trophies to Atak.
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GRAND MACE [WP11]
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License Points: 50
Attack Power: 72
Evade: +4
Mace (1H)
Combo Rate: 4%
Available: 1
Earliest Access: After the events at Pharos
The Grand Mace is the strongest mace in the game.
Reward:
Reward for completing Who's The Strongest (Pylraster, Bill
#32, Rank VII).
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HOLY ROD [WP12]
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License Points: 35
Attack Power: 53
Magick Power: +2
Added Effect: Holy Element, Holy Power Up/MP +30
Evade: +6
Rod (2H)
Available: Infinite
Earliest Access: After the events at Stilshrine/Mt. Bur-Omisace
The Holy Rod is the strongest rod in the game.
Random Chest:
Cerobi Steppe:
Feddik River: A 50% chance for this chest to spawn, and then
a 5% chance of containing a Holy Rod with a Diamond
Armlet equipped. Repeatable chest. This chest is located
in the northern-most area, in the middle of the eastern edge.
Pharos At Ridorana:
Wellspring Ravel-2nd Flight: A 91% chance for this chest
to spawn, and then a guaranteed Holy Rod with or without
a Diamond Armlet equipped. One time only chest.
Pharos Subterra:
Penumbra North: A 30% chance for this chest to spawn, and
then a guaranteed Holy Rod without a Diamond Armlet
equipped. One time only chest.
Please consult the following map to guide you:
(Maps Section)
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IGA BLADE [WP13]
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License Points: 45
Attack Power: 67
Added Effect: Dark Element
Evade: +20
Ninja Sword (2H)
Combo Rate: 19%
Available: Infinite
Earliest Access: After the events at Raithwall
The Iga Blade is the third strongest Ninja Sword in the game. Listed here due
to its scarcity. Almost completely equal to the Koga Blade, except the Iga
Blade has a counter rate one point higher.
Random Chest:
Sochen Cave Palace:
Mirror Of The Soul: A 100% spawn rate once you reach this
area, and then a 50% chance to contain an Iga Blade without
a Diamond Armlet equipped. One time only chest.
Garamsythe Waterway:
No. 10 Channel: The water must be drained in this area for
this chest to appear. A 50% spawn rate, and then a 90%
for the chest to contain an Iga Blade with a Diamond Armlet
equipped. It otherwise will contain a Megalixer. One time
only.
Drop:
Bogey (Zertinan Caverns/Drybeam Cavern, Darkened Wharf):
A 1/2/3/5% drop. The easiest way is to enter Zertinan
Caverns at the Nam-Yensa Sandsea entrance. There will be
two Bogeys in the southernmost part of Darkened Wharf.
From there, head east into Drybeam Cavern and then into
The Balamka Fault. Then turn around and head back into
the Darkened Wharf to continue with your chain of Bogeys
to hopefully obtain the Iga Blade.
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KOGA BLADE [WP14]
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License Points: 45
Attack Power: 67
Added Effect: Dark Element
Evade: +20
Ninja Sword (2H)
Combo Rate: 18%
Available: Infinite
Earliest Access: After the events at Mt. Bur-Omisace/Reach Phon Coast
The Koga Blade is the third strongest Ninja Sword in the game. Listed here due
to its scarcity. Almost completely equal to the Iga Blade, except the Koga
Blade has a combo rate one point less.
Random Chest:
Sochen Cave Palace:
Mirror Of The Soul: A 100% spawn rate once you reach this
area, and then a 50% chance to contain a Koga Blade without
a Diamond Armlet equipped. One time only chest.
Reward:
Reward for completing the Dalmasca Estersand/South Bank
Village portion of the Cockatrice Quest.
Drop: Ash Wyrm (Mosphoran Highwaste/Empyrean Seat) (Great
Crystal): A 3/6/8/12% drop from Ash Wyrm. A lower level
Ash Wyrm can be found in Mosphoran only after Exodus is
defeated, which can be done once you reach Phon Coast.
There are also multiple Ash Wyrms found throughout the
upper portions of the Great Crystal. You can also get Moon
Rings from Ash Wyrms as a monograph drop for use in the
creation of the Sagittarius [WP20].
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MASAMUNE [WP15]
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License Points: 155
Attack Power: 93
Evade: +5
Katana (2H)
Combo Rate: 40%
Cost: 350,000 (Master-Crafted Blade)
Available: 2
Earliest Access: After the events at Draklor
The Masamune is the strongest Katana in the game. It also can be the most
devastating weapon in the game, provided you have the Genji Gloves and
the correct buffs. Two ways to get it, one via the Bazaar, the other by
completing the Battle On The Big Bridge hunt. NOTE: You can combine the
recipe for the Masamune and the Tournesol, which both require Gemsteel.
It requires selling the 3 Orichalcum and 2 Mallet, and also 3 Empyreal Soul,
3 Serpentarius, and 3 Gemsteel all at one time(if done separately, you would
need a total of 5 Gemsteel to acquire both weapons from the Bazaar). This
is assuming you do not get the Gemsteel from Montblanc. Please see the
end of the section on the Tournesol [WP24] for more information.
Clan Hall Reward:
Award from Montblanc after completing the Battle On The
Big Bridge hunt (Gilgamesh, Bill #40, Rank VII Elite)
Bazaar: Gemsteel x2, Orichalcum x3, Mallet x2
Loot Locations:
Gemsteel:
Award from Montblanc after acquiring 8 Espers.
90% Monograph drop from Lvl. 99 Red Chocobo (see
Ribbon [AR15] for spawn information) Hunter's
Monograph (18,000) required.
Bazaar: Sell Scarletite x1, Damascus Steel x2,
Hell-Gate's Flame x2, then purchase for 29,997.
(1)Scarletite
Reward for perfect score in the Den of the River Lord fishing
area. 50% chance of receiving it each time.
Rare steal from the boss Pandemonium (Pharos-First
Ascent/Dunes Of Profaining Wind)
Steal from the first rare game trophy monster Aspidochelon
(Cerobi Steppe/Feddik River): Relatively easy way of
acquiring Scarletite. This monster has a 40% chance of
spawning when entering the area. If it is there, steal from
it, do NOT defeat it. Zone away two screens, then come back
and zone until it appears again. Use Thief's Cuffs if possible
on all three members. Repeat as necessary.
Emeralditan (Nabreus Deadlands/Echoes Of The Past,
The Slumbermead): A 6% monograph drop, as well as a
5% poach. There is a teleport crystal one screen north of
the Slumbermead. Hunter's Monograph (18,000) required.
(2)Damascus Steel:
Steal from the trophy monster Bluesang (Cerobi Steppe/
Crossfield). Possibly the easiest way to get Damascus
Steel if you are trying to get Masamune or Tournesol early.
There is a blue save crystal one screen south of this area
(which can be accessed via the Strahl). Save at the crystal,
then head to the next area. Bluesang spawns at a 40% rate
in between two pillars in the western section of this area
(watch out for traps). If successful, save at the crystal,
then make sure to zone two screens away or soft reset.
Bune (Pharos At Ridorana/Second Ascent) (Pharos At
Ridorana/Subterra-B1F): A 6% monograph drop
as well as a 5% poach. Knight's Monograph (19,000)
required.
Anchag (Paramina Rift/Karydine Glacier): A guaranteed steal
from this rare game monster. Once you enter the area, you must
defeat ALL foes (including neutral), and Anchag will spawn
usually near the center of the area.
(3)Hell-Gate's Flame:
Hunter's Monograph (18,000)
Cerberus (The Feywood/Walk Of Stolen Truths): 40% chance
to replace each Tartarus. A 5% monograph drop, as well as a
5% poach, but don't poach them. These can be a pain, so be
patient.
Orichalcum:
Scholar's Monograph (22,000)
Deidar (The Pharos At Ridorana/First Ascent-Wellspring
Ravel): A 13% monograph drop.
Mallet:
Reward from Montblanc for defeating King Bomb (Salikawood/
Grand Bower)
Purobolos (The Pharos At Ridorana/Third Ascent): A 5%
monograph drop. Mage's Monograph (21,000) required.
Bombshell (Lhusu Mines/Lasche Span): Steal from this rare
monster, which also happens to drop the Yagyu Darkblade
(WP29). A 3/6% steal rate.
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MURAMASA [WP16]
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License Points: 50
Attack Power: 84
Evade: +5
Katana (2H)
Combo Rate: 13%
Available: Infinite
Earliest Access: After the events at Henne Mines
The Muramasa is the second strongest Katana in the game, behind only the
Masamune.
Random Chest:
The Pharos At Ridorana:
First Ascent-Wellspring Ravel/3rd Flight: A 70% chance
for this chest to spawn, and then a guaranteed Muramasa
with the Diamond Armlet equipped. One-time only.
Shop:
Available for purchase from the shifty eyed merchant for
30,000 after giving 25 trophies to Atak, 1 trophy to Blok, and
1 trophy to Stok.
Drop: Crypt Bunny (The Feywood/Walk Of Stolen Truths): A 3/6/8/12%
drop from this rare game. In order for it to spawn, you must
defeat all Tartarus and at least 6 Cerberus, and then it has a
20% chance to spawn along the eastern edge of the area.
It will only come out when you get close to it's area. Also a
great area to get Hell-Gate's Flames from Cerberus for use in
creating the Masamune [WP15] and Tournesol [WP24].
Steal:
Avenger (Pharos-Second Ascent/Station Of Ascension): A
guaranteed steal from this trophy game. It has a 40% chance
to spawn in the northwestern area upon each entry. Be sure to
equip Thief's Cuffs on all active members, along with steal
gambits. Be aware that this is one of the more difficult and
dangerous trophy monsters.
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OROCHI [WP17]
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License Points: 45
Attack Power: 72
Added Effect: Dark Element, Disable
Evade: +20
Ninja Sword (2H)
Combo Rate: 20%
Cost: 15,200 (Serpent Blade)
Available:1
Earliest Access: After the events at Giruvegan
The Orochi is the second strongest ninja sword in the game. Many players try
to acquire this sword for their fight against Yiazmat due to the relative ease
of acquiring it as opposed to the Yagyu Darkblade, which can require the time
consuming chaining of the rare monster Bombshell. The Yagyu Darkblade has
an eight point strength advantage, although the Orochi has the added effect of
disable (10% chance each strike). The only way to get the Orochi is via the
Bazaar.
Bazaar: Coeurl Whiskers x2, Sickle Blade x2, Cancer Gem x3
Loot Locations:
Coeurl Whiskers:
Hunter's Monograph (18,000)
Ose (Great Crystal/Lower Layer): 16% monograph drop.
Found in most areas before Waystone IX.
Sickle Blade:
Knight's Monograph (19,000)
Preying Mantis (The Feywood/White Magick's Embrace,
Ice Field Of Clearsight, The Edge Of Reason): 10%
monograph drop. These enemies are plentiful throughout
these areas.
Cancer Gem:
Preying Mantis (The Feywood/White Magick's Embrace,
Ice Field Of Clearsight, The Edge Of Reason): 30% steal with
Thief's cuffs, and also a 1/2/3/5% drop. Nice easy way to
get both Cancer Gems and Sickle Blades.
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RAGNAROK [WP18]
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License Points: 90
Attack Power: 109
Added Effect: Immobilize (25%)
Sword (2H)
Combo Rate: 7%
Available: 1
Earliest Access: After the events at Pharos
The Ragnarok is the fifth strongest greatsword in the game.
Reward:
Reward for completing Fishy Dreams (Ixion, Bill #43, Rank VI
Elite)
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ROD OF FAITH [WP19]
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License Points: 120
Attack Power: 24
Magick Power: +3
Added Effect: 60% Faith On Hit/MP +35
Rod (2H)
Available: 1
Earliest Access: After the events at Giruvegan
The Rod Of Faith is considered the ultimate rod.
Reward:
Reward for completing Truth Shrouded In Mist (Behemoth King,
Bill #42, Rank VII Elite). You must head to Mt. Bur Omisace
after defeating Behemoth King and speaking to the petitioner.
Strike the Wyrm Snout in Temple Approach without a weapon
equipped on Vaan.
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SAGITTARIUS [WP20]
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License Points: 120
Attack Power: 93
Bow (2H)
Cost: 60,000 (Silver Bow)
Available: 1
Earliest Access: After the events at Mt. Bur Omisace/Reach Phon Coast
The Sagittarius is the strongest bow in the game. And also one of the biggest
pains to acquire, due to the relative difficulty in acquiring the loot to
create it.
Bazaar: Beastlord Horn x3, Moon Ring x3, Sagittarius Gem x4
Loot Locations:
Beastlord Horn:
Knight's Monograph (19,000)
Humbaba (Mosphoran Highwaste/Summit Path, Northern
Skirts): An 8% monograph drop. Save at the Bubbling Vale,
then head to either area (I prefer heading south to the Summit
Path, where there are two of them in the center of the area).
Moon Ring:
Dragoon's Monograph (22,000)
Ash Wyrm (Great Crystal) (Mosphoran Highwaste/Empyrean
Seat): A 10% monograph drop. There are several Ash Wyrms
in the Great Crystal area, most notable one just two screens
away from where the Zodiac Escutcheon is.
To get Moon Rings in the Mosphoran Highwaste, you must
first defeat the esper Exodus. Save at the Bubbling Vale and
head back to Empyrean Seat. If the Ash Wyrm does not drop
the Moon Ring, soft reset and try again.
Reward from Montblanc for completing the For Whom The Wyrm
Tolls hunt (Ring Wyrm, Bill #7, Rank III)
Sagittarius Gem:
Oiling (Stilshrine Of Miriam/Walk Of Torn Illusion, Cold
Distance): A 6% steal with Thief's Cuffs. Oilings are
plentiful in these two areas, and you are sure to get a few
between the two areas. Be careful before entering Cold
Distance however, as there is a Confuse/Berserk trap
that you will set off when you enter the area unless you
cast Float on your party before you enter.
Foobar (Nabreus Deadlands/The Slumbermead, Fog
Mutters): A 30% steal with Thief's Cuffs. You can save at the
teleport crystal one screen north of the Slumbermead. There
are a few Foobars at the northern end of The Slumbermead,
and a couple more in the Fog Mutters. Easier to steal from
Foobars to get Sagittarius Gems, as well as Silver Liquid for
multiple ammo types in the Bazaar. There are also
Emeralditans in The Slumbermead, which drop
Scarletite for use in the Masamune and Tournesol recipes.
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SCORPION TAIL [WP21]
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License Points: 70
Attack Power: 119
Evade: +2
Hammer (1H)
Combo Rate: 7%
Cost: 60,000 (The Scorpion)
Available: 1
Earliest Access: After the events at Eruyt Village/Henne Mines
The Scorpion Tail is the strongest hammer in the game. Great attack power,
but like all other hammers and axes, inconsistent damage. The only way to
acquire it is via the Bazaar.
Bazaar: Charged Gizzard x3, Wyrm Bone x3, Scorpio Gem x4
Loot Locations:
Charged Gizzard:
Knight's Monograph (19,000)
Thunderbug (Henne Mines/Crossover B): Probably the easiest
way to acquire these. Save at the crystal, then head one
screen east. In a dead end in this area are two “chests”,
which in reality are Thunderbugs. A 15% monograph drop.
If you don't get a Charged Gizzard, soft reset and try again.
Wyrm Bone:
Warmage's Monograph (20,000)
Skulwyrm (Zertinan Caverns/Drybeam Cavern) (Great Crystal):
You can steal Wyrm Bones from Skulwyrm, and they are
also 10% monograph drops. This area is also great to
acquire Death Powders from Bogeys, which is an ingredient
for Ultima Blade [WP25]. There are also Skulwyrms throughout
the Great Crystal, with the same steal and drop statistics.
Scorpio Gem:
Grenade, Buer (Zertinan Caverns): Probably the easiest
place to go for Scorpio Gems. Grenades are found in
Hourglass Basin, with a 1/2/3/5% drop, as well as a 30%
steal with Thief's Cuffs. Buers are found in Sandfalls,
Hourglass Basin, Darkened Wharf and Drybeam Cavern,
with a 30% steal with Thief's Cuffs.
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STAFF OF THE MAGI [WP22]
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License Points: 100
Attack Power: 46
Added Effect: Holy Power Up
Evade: +8
Magick Power: +8
Staff (2H)
Available: Infinite
Earliest Access: After the events at Pharos At Ridorana
The Staff Of The Magi is the second strongest staff in the game, behind only
the Cloud Staff. They feature the same evasion, but the Cloud Staff has 2 more
attack points, but one less Magic Power point. This weapon is featured here
due to its rarity (what else). It can only be acquired via a steal from the
rare monster Luxollid.
Steal:
Luxollid (The Pharos At Ridorana/Subterra-Umbra South):
A couple of requirements must first be met before this rare
entite will appear. First you must complete the God Or Devil?
hunt (Shadowseer, Bill #44, Rank VI Elite). Then you must
defeat the rare monster Vagrant Soul which can be found
in Abyssal (please see Eight-Fluted Pole [WP6]). Right
after defeating Vagrant Soul, you must immediately take
the Dais of Ascendence to Umbra. Luxollid will be found
in the southwest area, in the easternmost room once
passing through the ancient door. Be sure to buff your
characters, equip Thief's Cuffs and set steal gambits
before entering.
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STONEBLADE [WP23]
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License Points: 80
Attack Power: 95
Evade: +10
Sword (1H)
Combo Rate: 5%
Cost: 17,800 (Darksteel Blade)
Available: Infinite
Earliest Access: After the events at Giruvegan
The Stoneblade is the second strongest one handed sword in the game. Two
ways to acquire it, one via a chest, and the other via the Bazaar.
Random Chest:
Great Crystal:
Uldobi Phulaam Udiipraa: A 100% chance to spawn,
and then a 2% chance to contain a Stoneblade with
no Diamond Armlet equipped. Please consult the
following map to guide you:
(Maps Section)
Bazaar: Chimera Head x2, Orichalcum x2, Taurus Gem x3
Loot Locations:
Chimera Head:
Mage's Monograph (21,000)
Chimera Brain (The Pharos At Ridorana, First Ascent):
A 12% monograph drop, you should also equip Thief's
Cuffs and steal Taurus Gems from them as well for use
in creating the Stoneblade.
Orichalcum:
Scholar's Monograph (22,000)
Deidar (The Pharos At Ridorana, First Ascent): A 13%
monograph drop. Also can be used in the recipe to
create the Masamune.
Taurus Gem:
Chimera Brain (The Pharos At Ridorana, First Ascent):
A 30% steal rate with Thief's Cuffs, as well as a 1/2/3/5%
drop rate. Great enemies to defeat to get two thirds of
the ingredients for the Stoneblade.
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TOURNESOL [WP24]
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License Points: 225
Attack Power: 140
Evade: +25
Sword (2H)
Combo Rate: 12%
Cost: 600,000 (The Sunflower)
Available: 1
Earliest Access: After the events at Draklor/Phon Coast Hunt Club
The Tournesol is the strongest two-handed sword in the game, and also probably
the most difficult item in general to acquire via the Bazaar. It quite
possibly will be the most valuable and useful weapon a player can acquire
during normal gameplay (the genji glove/masamune combination will probably
be most effective for the hardest marks). Definitely worth the effort to
obtain, but collecting some of the loot required can test your patience.
NOTE: You will only need to acquire three High Arcana to create Tournesol.
Bazaar: Gemsteel x3, Empyreal Soul x3, Serpentarius x3
Loot Locations:
Gemsteel:
Reward from Montblanc after acquiring 8 Espers.
90% Monograph drop from Lvl. 99 Red Chocobo (see Ribbon
[AR15] for spawn information) Hunter's Monograph (18,000)
required.
Bazaar: Sell Scarletite x1, Damascus Steel x2, Hell-Gate's
Flame x2, then purchase for 29,997.
(1)Scarletite:
Reward for perfect score in the Den of the River Lord fishing
area. 50% chance of receiving it each time.
Rare steal from the boss Pandemonium (Pharos-First Ascent/
Dunes Of Profaining Wind)
Steal from the rare game trophy monster Aspidochelon (Cerobi
Steppe/Feddik River): Relatively easy way of acquiring
Scarletite. This monster has a 40% chance of spawning when
entering the area. If it is there, steal from it, do NOT
defeat it. Zone away two screens, then come back and zone
until it appears again. Use Thief's Cuffs if possible on all
three members. Repeat as necessary.
Emeralditan (Nabreus Deadlands/Echoes Of The Past, The
Slumbermead): A 6% monograph drop, as well as a 5% poach.
There is a teleport crystal one screen north of the
Slumbermead. Hunter's Monograph (18,000) required.
(2)Damascus Steel:
Steal from the rare game Bluesang (Cerobi Steppe/Crossfield).
Possibly the easiest way to get Damascus Steel if you are
trying to get Masamune or Tournesol early. There is a blue
save crystal one screen south of this area (which can be
accessed via the Strahl). Save at the crystal, then head to
the next area. Bluesang spawns at a 40% rate in between
two pillars in the western section of this area (watch out for
traps). If successful, save at the crystal, then make sure to
zone two screens away or soft reset.
Bune (Pharos At Ridorana/Second Ascent) (Pharos At Ridorana/
Subterra-B1F): A 6% monograph drop as well as a 5% poach.
Knight's Monograph (19,000) required.
Anchag (Paramina Rift/Karydine Glacier): A guaranteed steal
from this rare game monster. Once you enter the area, you must
defeat ALL foes (including neutral), and Anchag will spawn
usually near the center of the area.
(3)Hell-Gate's Flame:
Cerberus (The Feywood/Walk Of Stolen Truths): 40% chance to
replace each Tartarus. A 5% monograph drop, as well as a 5%
poach, but don't poach them. These can be a pain, so be
patient. Hunter's Monograph (18,000) required.
Empyreal Soul:
Reward from Montblanc for reaching High Guardian clan rank.
6% steal with Thief's Cuffs from Lvl. 99 Red Chocobo (See
Ribbon [AR15] for spawn information) Hunter's Monograph
(18,000) required.
Bazaar: Sell Wargod's Band x2, Soul Powder x1, High Arcana x1,
then purchase for 29,997.
(1)Wargod's Band:
Warmage's Monograph (20,000)
Leynir (Nabreus Deadlands/Lifeless Strand): A 5% monograph
drop. This area is one screen north from the teleport crystal.
There are 6 or 7 Leynirs in this area, if none drop a Wargod's
Band, soft reset and try again.
Victanir (Nam-Yensa Sandsea/Yellow Sands): A 3/6% steal rate
from this trophy rare. It spawns typically around the entrance to
the Zertinan Caverns. It's probably easier to get these from
Leynirs, but if your level isn't high enough to defeat them and
the Baknamys that accompany them, this is a good alternate
method. Steal from Victanir (buffs, Thief's Cuffs, steal
gambits), zone into Zertinan Caverns (there are Slimes you'll
need to run past, not too bad) two screens, then return and try
again. Victanir spawns at a 40% rate each time you enter the
Yellow Sands. Be aware that he is an "invisible" enemy, so
you will need to be in his general area for him to appear.
(2)Soul Powder:
Reward for completing The Dead Ought Sleep Forever hunt
(Ixtab, Bill #12, Rank II)
Etem (Henne Mines/Special Charter Shaft): A 10% monograph
drop, as well as a 6% steal with Thief's Cuffs. They are found
throughout the Special Charter Shaft along with Necrofiends.
One of the hardest areas to fight in, so you'll need to be at
pretty high levels (at least 60's) in order to farm here. Warmage's
Monograph (20,000) required.
Vorres (Necrohol Of Nabudis/Hall Of Ivory Covenant): You can
steal Soul Powder from this rare game trophy monster. You must
first get a Dark Elemental to spawn (20% chance each time you
enter this area), then provoke and lure it near either the
southwest or northwest room from the door that leads to Fury,
Vorres will spawn. Steal from Vorres, but do NOT defeat it.
Zone away two screens, then return and repeat the Dark
Elemental lure process. If you receive the Empyreal Soul
reward for reaching High Guardian, and receive a Soul Powder
from the Ixtab hunt, you will only have to do this process
once.
(3)High Arcana:
Reward from Montblanc for acquiring four espers.
Reward from Montblanc for reaching Paragon Of Justice clan
rank.
All respawnable rare game monsters can drop High Arcana
(5% drop) if you have the Canopic Jar. The easiest way
to get High Arcana is to chain the rare game Dustia in
Dalmasca Westersand/Corridor Of Sand. You only need
one of your characters below 10% max HP, then enter
Corridor Of Sand and Dustia will immediately spawn. If
you toss a Phoenix Down on Dustia, it causes instant death,
due to Dustia being undead. Use the teleporting monster
glitch (grab the loot and zone out of the area before the
EXP and LP animations appear), and return to find Dustia
has respawned (assuming you still have a character below
10% max HP).
Most espers have a 6% steal chance with Thief's Cuffs. The
easiest way to farm from espers is from Adrammelech in
the Zertinan Caverns/Arthroza Quicksands. Attempt to steal,
then regardless of what you get, zone away one screen, return
and try again.
Bazaar: Sell Arcana x10, Feystone x1, Soul Of Thamasa x1:
Arcana drops like crazy once you have the Canopic Jar, so
pretty easy to get. Feystones can be stolen from Elementals
and Entites at a 30% rate with Thief's Cuffs, and they also
drop them, with Entites dropping at a 25% rate, while
Elementals drop at a 3% rate. Soul Of Thamasa can be
acquired via a reward from the Dead City Watch hunt
(Deathscythe, Bill #25, Rank VI). Also, you can steal from the
rare trophy monster Ishteen(Barheim Passage/East-West
Bypass, The Zeviah Span). When he spawns in one of these
two zones, steal from him, then zone into the other zone, and
steal another from him. You can do this twice, but then need
to zone away two zones for him to reappear (he will not keep
chasing you once you zone away from either zone listed).
Finally, Oversouls in the Necrohol Of Nabudis have a 6%
monograph drop, and are found randomly throughout the area.
Once completing the recipe, you can purchase the High Arcana
for 9,999.
Serpentarius:
Reward from Montblanc for acquiring 13 espers.
An 80% steal with Thief's Cuffs from Zodiark.
Bazaar: Sell Snake Skin x4, Serpent Eye x2, High Arcana x1,
then purchase for 19,998.
(1)Snake Skin:
Wild Snake (Giza Plains/Toam Hills dry): The only place in the
game it can be found, and there is only one. Pretty easy
nonetheless, as it is an 80% steal with Thief's Cuffs, as well
as a 40/45/50/55% drop. It is is found at the southern end of
this area, on a plateau just east of the southern exit. It
sneaks up from the ground like most snakes in the game.
You can make it even easier by making a chain of virtually
any other enemy, then come here (make sure not to use a
save crystal or enter an area where it is just Vaan walking
around), steal from Wild Snake, then use Break on it. Wait out
the 10 seconds (turn off gambits for this process), and wait
for a loot drop. There is a very good possibility that it will
drop multiple Snake Skins, and then you only need to zone
north one screen, and then return for it to spawn again.
(2)Serpent Eye:
Reward for completing A Tingling Toast (Marilith, Bill #9,
Rank V)
Basilisk (The Feywood/White Magick's Embrace, Ice Field
Of Clearsight, The Edge Of Reason): An 8% monograph drop.
These are plentiful throughout these areas, and do not sneak
up from the ground, making them easily visible. One of the
most popular areas for loot in this guide, with Preying Mantis'
here as well, which yield Sickle Blades and Cancer
Gems for the Orochi [WP17]. Hunter's Monograph (18,000)
required.
Grey Molter (Mosphoran Highwaste/Empyrean Way): A
guaranteed steal from this rare game monster. In order for
it to spawn, your game clock must read between :10 and :20.
Then search the middle of the area, east of the shrine. You
will need to explore, it will only come out when you are close
to its location.
(3)High Arcana:
Reward from Montblanc for acquiring four espers.
Reward from Montblanc for reaching Paragon Of Justice clan
rank.
All respawnable rare game monsters can drop High Arcana
(5% drop) if you have the Canopic Jar. The easiest way
to get High Arcana is to chain the rare game Dustia in
Dalmasca Westersand/Corridor Of Sand. You only need
one of your characters below 10% max HP, then enter
Corridor Of Sand and Dustia will immediately spawn. If
you toss a Phoenix Down on Dustia, it causes instant death,
due to Dustia being undead. Use the teleporting monster
glitch (grab the loot and zone out of the area before the
EXP and LP animations appear), and return to find Dustia
has respawned (assuming you still have a character below
10% max HP).
Most espers have a 6% steal chance with Thief's Cuffs. The
easiest way to farm from espers is from Adrammelech in the
Zertinan Caverns/Arthroza Quicksands. Attempt to steal, then
regardless of what you get, zone away one screen, return
and try again.
Bazaar: Sell Arcana x10, Feystone x1, Soul Of Thamasa x1:
Arcana drops like crazy once you have the Canopic Jar, so
pretty easy to get. Feystones can be stolen from Elementals
and Entites at a 30% rate with Thief's Cuffs, and they also
drop them, with Entites dropping at a 25% rate, while
Elementals drop at a 3% rate. Soul Of Thamasa can be
acquired via a reward from the Dead City Watch hunt
(Deathscythe, Bill #25, Rank VI). Also, you can steal from the
rare trophy monster Ishteen (Barheim Passage/East-West
Bypass, The Zeviah Span). When he spawns in one of these
two zones, steal from him, then zone into the other zone, and
steal another from him. You can do this twice, but then need
to zone away two zones for him to reappear (he will not keep
chasing you once you zone away from either zone listed).
Finally, Oversouls in the Necrohol Of Nabudis have a 6%
monograph drop, and are found randomly throughout the area.
Once completing the recipe, you can purchase the High
Arcana for 9,999.
Once all loot is acquired, teleport to an area with a merchant (Dalmasca
Westersand is nice, there's a merchant in the same area as the crystal).
SAVE YOUR GAME FIRST! Then, sell 4 Snake Skins, 2 Serpent Eyes,
2 Wargod's Bands, 1 Soul Powder, and 1 High Arcana. You will have both a
Serpentarius (Jewel Of The Serpent-19,998) and an Empyreal Soul
(Jewel Of Creation-29,997) available for purchase (you used ONE High Arcana
as a combination for both recipes). Repeat according to how many of each you
need. Once you have a total of 3 Serpentarius and 3 Empyreal Soul, sell 2
Hell-Gate's Flame, 2 Damascus Steel, and 1 Scarletite. You will have a
Gemsteel (Matchless Metal-29,997) available for purchase in the Bazaar.
Repeat this process until you have 3 Gemsteel. Now, if you plan on just
getting the Tournesol, then sell 3 Serpentarius, 3 Empyreal Soul, and 3
Gemsteel, and the Tournesol (The Sunflower-600,000) will be available in the
Bazaar. If you plan on acquiring BOTH the Tournesol AND Masamune [WP15],
then sell 3 Serpentarius, 3 Empyreal Soul, 3 Gemsteel, 3 Orichalcum, and
2 Mallet. The Tournesol will be available in the Bazaar, as well as the
Masamune (Master-crafted Blade-350,000).
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ULTIMA BLADE [WP25]
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License Points: 90
Attack Power: 118
Evade: +10
Sword (2H)
Combo Rate: 7%
Cost: 22,800 (Ultimate Blade)
Available: 2
Earliest Access: After the events at Stilshrine/Mt. Bur-Omisace
The Ultima Blade is the fourth strongest greatsword in the game. There are two
possibilities to acquire it, one via chest and one via the Bazaar. A very
useful item, especially if acquired early. You can make one via the Bazaar
once you’ve cleared the events at Mt. Bur-Omisace.
Bazaar: Adamantite x2, Death Powder x2, Gnoma Halcyon x1
Loot Locations:
Adamantite:
Reward for perfect score in the Den of the River Lord fishing
area. 50% chance of receiving it each time.
Reward for perfect score in the Hidden Shoals fishing area.
45% before Cactoid Compact, 55% after.
Reward for completing Shelled Obstruction hunt
(Darksteel, Bill #20, Rank IV).
Adamantitan (Cerobi Steppe/Feddik River): An 8%
monograph drop. Hunter's Monograph (18,000) required.
Steal from the first rare game trophy monster Thalassinon
(Phon Coast/The Vaddu Strand): Once meeting the hunters
in Phon Coast, this monster will spawn in The Vaddu Strand
once you head to the top of the cliff and look downward
towards the shore (this is also the area where the 16 chests
that pertain to the Zodiac Spear are).
Death Powder:
Warmage's Monograph (20,000)
Bogey (Zertinan Caverns/Drybeam Cavern, Darkened Wharf):
A 16% monograph drop. Bogeys also drop the Iga Blade
[WP13].
Gnoma Halcyon:
Gnoma Entite (Dalmasca Westersand/The Midfault,
Shimmering Horizons, Galtea Downs): This
Entite appears only during a sandstorm. The chances for
sandstorms are much greater if you have not defeated the
optional boss Earth Tyrant. If you have, sandstorms will
become MUCH more infrequent. The easiest way to get
a sandstorm in the area is to enter the Westersand from
the Giza Plains area during the rains. A 3% drop rate,
along with a 3/6% steal rate. Again, with most entites, try
to lure it near a zone line first, then zone out and back to
reset it to neutral. Then steal again, repeating the process
until you get the Halcyon.
Random Chest:
Pharos At Ridorana:
Umbra B2F: Northeast section, easternmost room. Chest
has a 30% spawn rate, and is guaranteed to be an Ultima
Blade with or without the Diamond Armlet equipped.
A one-time only chest. Please consult the following map
to guide you:
(Maps Section)
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VOLCANO [WP26]
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License Points: 45
Attack Power: 85
Hand Bomb (2H)
Available: 1
Earliest Access: After the events at Giruvegan
The Volcano is the strongest hand bomb in the game.
Reward:
Reward for completing Paying For The Past (Catoblepas,
Bill #30, Rank VI)
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WHALE WHISKER [WP27]
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License Points: 125
Attack Power: 108
Evade: +25
Pole (2H)
Combo Rate: 12%
Cost: 60,000 (Whisker Of The Beast)
Available: 1
Earliest Access: After the events at Pharos At Ridorana
The Whale Whisker is the strongest pole in the game. The only way to acquire
this item is via the Bazaar.
Bazaar: Mythril x3, Corpse Fly x3, Aquarius Gem x4
Loot Locations:
Mythril:
Scholar's Monograph (22,000)
Mythril Golem (Giruvegan/The Trimahla Water-Steps,
The Aadha Water-Steps): A 3/6% steal rate, along with a
10% monograph drop.
Reward for completing Adding Insult To Injury hunt
(Roblon, Bill #18, Rank VI).
Steal from the rare game monster Molen (Zertinan Caverns
/Hourglass Basin): When entering the southern portion of this
area, head to the hidden easternmost part of the map,
where there will be three Grenades lurking. Wait at the end
of the area, and after about 10 seconds, Molen will spawn
across the chasm. Head back around to steal from it.
Corpse Fly:
Warmage's Monograph (20,000)
Dragon Lich (Pharos At Ridorana/Subterra): Found in all
three levels of the Subterra, and usually the first enemy you
encounter when entering one of the corner areas. A 3/6%
steal, and also a 12% monograph drop. I took the Dais
of Ascendence to B3F, then headed left from the elevator
into the first area, where there was a Dragon Lich waiting.
If I didn't get a Corpse Fly, I soft-resetted. You can also
find a few Dragon Lich's on floor 62 of the second ascent.
Aquarius Gem:
Treant (Golmore Jungle/The Needlebrake): Save at the
teleport crystal in Euryt Village first. Head into Golmore
Jungle, where two Treants await you right when you head
up the stairs. Attempt to steal from both (3/6% chance), if
you don't get an Aquarius Gem, soft reset and try again.
Facer (Stilshrine Of Miriam/Walk Of Prescience, Walk Of
Reason): Don't get these confused with Miriam Facers,
which do not yield Aquarius Gems. A 30% steal rate
with Thief's Cuffs.
Golem (The Feywood/Walk Of Flitting Rifts, Walk Of
Stolen Truths): A 1/2/3/5% drop rate, as well as a 30%
steal rate with Thief's Cuffs. Save at the crystal at
Antiquity's End, then head north into Walk Of Stolen
Truths. This is also the area with Cerberus, which drop
Hell-Gate's Flames for use in the Tournesol recipe.
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WYRMHERO BLADE [WP28]
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License Points: N/A
Attack Power: 130
Added Effect: Bravery, Faith, Holy Element
Evade: +50
Sword (2H)
Combo Rate: 80%
Cost: 65,535 (Dragon Crest)
Available: 1
Earliest Access: After the events at Pharos At Ridorana
The Wyrmhero Blade is the second strongest two-handed sword in the game.
It comes equipped with Bravery and Faith buffs, and has an 80% combo rate.
Unfortunately, it is also the slowest weapon in the game, with a charge time
twice that of the second slowest weapons in the game, guns. By the time it is
acquired, most enemies it would be useful on have been defeated.
Bazaar: Lu Shang’s Badge x1, Godslayer’s Badge x1, Omega Badge x1
Loot Locations:
Lu Shang’s Badge:
Awarded after completing the Den Of The River Lord
section of the fishing game at Dalmasca Estersand/
South Bank Village.
Godslayer’s Badge:
Awarded by Montblanc for completing the Farewell
to a Legend hunt (Yiazmat, Bill #45, Rank VIII Elite).
Omega Badge:
100% Drop from Omega Mark XII (Great Crystal).
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YAGYU DARKBLADE [WP29]
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Attack Power: 80
Added Effect: Dark Element
Evade: +20
Ninja Sword (2H)
Combo Rate: 22%
Available: Infinite
Earliest Access: After the events at Stilshrine/Mt. Bur-Omisace
The Yagyu Darkblade is the strongest ninja sword in the game, and can be
a major pain to obtain. Very limited in its uses, but very useful in the fight
against Yiazmat, due to his weakness to dark, along with a very good
combo rate. The only way to acquire this weapon is via a rare drop from the
rare monster Bombshell.
Rare Drop: Bombshell (Lhusu Mines/Lasche Span): 20% spawn rate with
each entry of the area. I suggest zoning between Lasche Span and either
Site 5 or Site 11 a few times just to ensure that he appears. There are also
two level 60ish Aeronites in this area, and they can be very tough, as if
Bombshell is not tough enough. The nice thing about chaining Bombshell
is that he will chase you from one end of Lasche Span to the other, while the
Aeronites have a set area that they will stay in, and will only pursue you
so far. Set your attack gambits to Foe:water-weak>attack, which should focus
your attacks on Bombshell only (of course, you can also choose to fight
manually). Try to make it a three on one fight as much as possible, and
buff your characters accordingly before fighting this guy. Dispel him when
you get the chance as well. Once he is defeated, head into either Site 5 or
Site 11, whichever is closer.
Now, you'll need to zone twice to reset the area to make Bombshell spawn
again. The easiest way is to ride the mine cart in either area, which will
count as a two zone. Be careful not to kill any stray bats while heading to
the mine carts. Once you've reached the other side, head back into Lasche
Span, remembering to one zone a few times. You can also zone back from
Site 11 to Site 9 if you don't want to two zone using a mine cart. There isn't
a viable way to do this from Site 5, however. The Yagyu Darkblade is a
3/6/8/12% drop, so it may take a while, but remember that the chances of
multiple drops increases with each jump in chain level.
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ZEUS MACE [WP30]
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License Points: 25
Attack Power: 66
Added Effect: Dark Power Up
Evade: +4
Mace (1H)
Combo Rate: 4%
Available: Infinite
Earliest Access: After the events at Giruvegan
The Zeus Mace is the second strongest mace in the game.
Reward:
Reward for completing The Child Snatcher (Diabolos,
Bill #27, Rank VII).
Random Chest:
Pharos At Ridorana:
Wellspring Ravel-3rd Flight: A 70% chance for this chest to
spawn, and then a guaranteed Zeus Mace without a Diamond
Armlet equipped. It will contain a Muramasa [WP16] if
a Diamond Armlet is equipped. One time only chest.
Drop:
Minibug (Barheim Passage/East-West Bypass): A 1/2/3/5%
drop rate. Minibug spawns at a 20% rate when you enter the
area. If you enter this area from the teleport crystal, there
will be a red dot at the end of a long passageway on your
minimap if Minibug is present.
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ZODIAC SPEAR [WP31]
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License Points: 235
Attack Power: 150
Evade: +8
Spear (2H)
Combo Rate: 4%
Available: Infinite
Earliest Access: After the events at Raithwall
The Zodiac Spear is the strongest weapon in the game. Two ways to acquire
this weapon, both via chests.
Guaranteed Chest:
You must not open the following four chests from the
beginning of the game until reaching access to the
Necrohol Of Nabudis, where the spear resides:
1.The chest in front of Old Dalan’s place in Lowtown.
2.Once inside the palace in the Cellars, the left
chest in the southeast corner contains an elixir.
Do not open it. Or either just to be safe.
3.Once you’ve been captured and thrown in Nalbina
Dungeon, do not open any chests in the Confiscatory.
4.There are 16 chests on Phon Coast aligned in four
rows of four. One of these is the forbidden chest.
Do NOT open any of them, period.
If you do not open any of these chests, the Zodiac Spear will be in a room in
the Necrohol of Nabudis (Cloister of the Highborn) with 15 other chests. You
can first access the weapon after the events at the Tomb Of Raithwall. If you
want it early in the game, I would suggest being around an average level of 30
before trying to get it. It is a one-time only chest.
Once Raithwall is cleared, head to Nalbina. Speak to July the informant, who
hides between the guards blocking entrance to the Mosphoran Highwaste and
the chocobo stable. Then rent a chocobo from Gurdy, and attempt to pass
between the guards. Before you head off, talk to July again to gain a Salamand
Halcyon later in the game. Then head through the Southern Skirts, staying to
the left, until you enter Summit Path. Take Summit Path, again staying to the
left side, north until you reach Bubbling Vale. There is a teleport crystal
here, so save your game, then head over to the merchant Luccio who is directly
east of the crystal. If you have the cash, I suggest buying a set of Thief's
Cuffs (3,000), and as many Golden Amulets (4,500/double LP) you can buy
(up to 6). From here, take the northwest exit into Trail of Sky-flung Stone.
Head east through this area until you reach Northern Skirts. Head north
through here, then through Halny Crossing to reach the Salikawood. Once there,
head north through The Omen-Spur and save at Path of Hours. From here,
head north into Trunkwall Road. You can take the left or right path, it
doesn't matter, they essentially lead to the same area. The map urn for this
area is in the southeast corner of this area, so taking the right path might
be the way to go. Heading left will send you through Sun-Dappled Path
and Garden Of Decay, while heading right will lead you into Diverging Way. If
you enter Living Chasm, you are headed the wrong way (leads to Phon Coast).
Eventually you will reach Quieted Trace, which has a teleport crystal. Save
your game here, it is time to do some buffing and examining.
North one screen, in the Grand Bower, is King Bomb. Buff all of your
characters with Protect and Shell (Regen would not hurt, if you have it). Make
sure you have the best armor and weapons available ( Demonsbane, Gladius,
Kotetsu, Partisan, Main Gauche for the evade stat, Golden Shield, Golden Helm,
Golden Armor, Gauntlets, Battle Harness). I really suggest having at least
one, if not two, Demonsbanes for this fight, which you can get after defeating
the two Demon Walls in the Tomb Of Raithwall. Also, be sure to have
Quickenings for most if not all of your characters, and it really would be
nice to have at least three of them having two Quickenings each. Once you
feel you are equipped and buffed to the max, save again. Then head north.
King Bomb will have Bombs with him, dispatch them first to make the battle
easier. You can head back to the save crystal at any time, and it might be
a good idea to do so once the bombs are gone, for they will not respawn
when you re-enter the area. Once they are gone, focus your attacks all out
on King Bomb. If you can get Silence to hit, it will make this battle MUCH
easier, as King Bomb will not be able to summon any more Bombs, and he
will not be able to use Fira. Once defeated, head back to the crystal.
Once back at the crystal, buff all of your characters with Protect, Shell,
Libra, and maybe Regen. Also, make sure your lead character has a high
evade weapon/shield combination (Main Gauche and Golden Shield are
optimal), along with Gauntlets (which increases the chance to block with a
shield). Be sure to also set your battle speed to the lowest setting, to
minimize damage. Also set up gambits for each member (if possible) for
Protect, Shell, and Libra (Regen if you want). Form your party so that you
have one member only, the one with the high evade setup, and also all gambits
turned off. Save at the crystal, then head north through Grand Bower. When
you reach the fork in the road, take the left path to head into Corridor Of
Ages. Take the first right, then the next left, then finally right to reach
the Necrohol Of Nabudis.
An important reminder: If you stop and try to fight anything in here, you
WILL die. Period. Your objective is to run through the areas as quickly as
possible. The reason I had you equip the high evade setup is specifically for
the first area of the Necrohol, Hall Of Effulgent Light. Baknamys infect this
area, and they hit very hard and fast. There are also numerous traps, which
you want to avoid, because it's instant death in most cases if you set one off.
So with your gambits turned off, you can run (the blocking effect will NOT work
if you flee) through this area, hopefully limiting somewhat the damage
inflicted. If you do not wish to use this setup, or it is not working well
based on your level or available equipment, then I suggest holding down
R2 to flee through the areas. If your first member dies, switch them out for
another character (remember to equip this new member with the same
equipment). Continue through this area until you reach Cloister Of Distant
Song. The second you enter this area, revive any members that may have
been KO'd , and turn on your gambits to enable your buffs (you can also do
this manually, but be sure to have at least Protect, Shell, and Libra). Once
everyone is alive and buffed, continue through this area, where there will be
Elvorets (flying demons) about. Keep running until you reach Cloister Of The
Highborn, which is where the Zodiac Spear resides. Once again, the second
you enter this area, revive and buff KO'd characters, and follow the map until
you reach the room with the spear. Open ONLY the second chest from the left
in the front row, it will probably be the first chest you see, in the first row
you see when you enter the room with 16 chests. It will contain the Zodiac
Spear, assuming you did not open one of the forbidden chests. If the spear
is not here, you obviously opened a chest you were not supposed to. Once
you get the spear, backtrack out of here (there will be a few Elvorets right on
your tail). Follow the revive/buff technique as you head out.
Later in the game, if you did not open any of the Phon Coast chests, you can
also get 15 Dark Matters if you equip the Diamond Armlet first. DO NOT EQUIP
THE DIAMOND ARMLET WHEN OPENING THE CHEST WITH THE SPEAR!
You will get a Dark Matter, not the spear. Get the spear first, then equip
your DA, then open the rest. Please consult the following map to guide you:
(Maps Section)
Random Chest:
Henne Mines (Phase 2 Dig): You must have defeated 10
Espers and completed The Mine Flayer hunt (Mind
Flayer, Bill #15, Rank IV). You then can speak to the
Geomancer in Jahara, who will have someone open up
the secret areas in the Henne Mines (past the section
where you fought Tiamat). Teleport there using a
teleport crystal, then head north, then east. This area
is the Phase 2 Dig. After a few twists and turns, there will
be an area that is not shown on your map. YOU MUST
HAVE YOUR DIAMOND ARMLET EQUIPPED! The
chest has a 10% chance to spawn, a 10% chance to be
an item, and 10% chance to be the Zodiac Spear.
Basically, a 1/1000 chance each time you load for the Spear
to be there. Your best bet is to save at the crystal, run to
where the chest is, if you don’t get your spear, soft reset
and try again. I guess theoretically you can get as many
spears as you want with this method, but I suggest having
a life instead. Please consult the following map to guide you:
(Maps Section)
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ARTEMIS ARROWS [AM1]
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Attack Power: +5
Added Effect: Earth Element
Cost: 15,000
Available: Infinite
Earliest Access: After the events at Stilshrine/Mt. Bur-Omisace
Bazaar: Dorsal Fin x2, Gemini Gem x3, Vampyr Fang x2
Loot Locations:
Dorsal Fin:
Mage's Monograph (21,000)
Focalor (Nabreus Deadlands/Echoes Of The Past, The
Slumbermead) (Sochen Cave Palace/Falls Of Time):
A 16% monograph drop as well as a 5% poach rate.
Gemini Gem:
Zaghnal (Ozmone Plain/Field Of Fallen Wings, Dagan Flats,
Field Of Light Winds): A 10/30% steal rate.
Vampyr Fang:
Warmage's Monograph (20,000)
Abysteel (Lhusu Mines/Site 5, Site 6 South) (Henne Mines/
Phase 2 Dig, Crossover C, Pithead Junction C, Phase 2
Shaft) (Sochen Cave Palace/Destiny's March): A 15%
monograph drop.
Random Chest:
Cerobi Steppe:
The Terraced Bank: A 50% chance for the chest to spawn,
and then a 5% chance to contain Artemis Arrows with a
Diamond Armlet equipped. Repeatable chest. This chest
is located just slightly northeast of the two windmills just
north of the entrance to this area. The chest is along the
eastern edge.
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ASSASSIN'S ARROWS [AM2]
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Attack Power: +3
Added Effect: KO (25%)
Available: Infinite
Earliest Access: After the events at Stilshrine/Mt. Bur-Omisace
Reward:
Reward for completing the Wyrm Wrath's Renewal (Fafnir,
Bill #31, Mark VII) hunt.
Random Chest:
Cerobi Steppe:
The Northsward: A 50% chance of this chest spawning, and
then a 5% chance to contain Assassin's Arrows with a
Diamond Armlet equipped. Repeatable chest.
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BAMBOO ARROWS [AM3]
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Attack Power: +2
Added Effect: Poison (25%)
Cost: 6,280 (Hollow-Shaft Arrows/Comes with Loxley Bow)
Available: 1
Earliest Access: After the events at Raithwall
Bazaar: Bat Fang x5, Water Magicite x3, Yellow Liquid x1
Loot Locations:
Bat Fang:
Steeling (Garamsythe Waterway) (Barheim Passage)
(Lhusu Mines): A guaranteed Poach from Steelings.
Water Magicite:
Ozmone Hare (Ozmone Plain/Field Of Fallen Wings, The
Greensnake): A 25/30/35/40% drop along with a 55/80%
steal rate.
Yellow Liquid:
Jelly (Henne Mines/Pithead Junction A, Pithead Junction B):
A 25/30/35/40% drop along with a 10/30% steal rate. You can
get Yellow Liquid as early as the Tomb Of Raithwall from
Tallows, but they are a 5% poach rate.
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FIERY ARROWS [AM4]
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Attack Power: +1
Added Effect: Fire Element
Cost: 3,800 (Arrows Alight/Comes with Longbow)
Available: 1
Earliest Access: After the events on Leviathan
Bazaar: Crooked Fang x2, Fire Stone x4
Loot Locations:
Crooked Fang:
Wyvern (Ogir-Yensa Sandsea/East Junction, Platform 1-
South Tanks): A 25/30/35/40% drop rate, along with a
95% poach rate.
Fire Stone:
Hyena (Giza Plains): Found througout Giza dry in the
beginning of the game. A 40/45/50/55% drop rate, along
with a 55/80% steal rate.
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ICECLOUD ARROWS [AM5]
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Attack Power: +4
Added Effect: Ice Element
Cost: 17,200 (Permafrost Bow & Quiver/Comes with Perseus Bow)
Available: Infinite
Earliest Access: After the events of Stilshrine/Mt. Bur-Omisace
Bazaar: Antarctic Wind x2, Ice Crystal x7, Spiral Incisor x4
Loot Locations:
Antarctic Wind:
Hunter's Monograph (18,000)
Feral Croc (Tchita Uplands/Oliphzak Rise): Only found in
this area. An 8% monograph drop. Can also be stolen from
the trophy rare game Gavial in Garamsythe Waterway.
Ice Crystal:
Buer (Zertinan Caverns): Found throughout the caverns. A
25/30/35/40% drop. Buers also drop Scorpio Gems for use
in the creation of the Scorpion Tail [WP21].
Spiral Incisor:
Vampyr (Lhusu Mines/Site 3, Transitway 1, Site 9): A
40/45/50/55% drop, as well as a 10/30% steal rate.
Random Chest:
Cerobi Steppe:
Crossfield: A 50% chance for this chest to spawn, and then
a 4% chance to contain Icecloud Arrows with a Diamond
Armlet equipped. This chest also contains Silent Shot [AM18].
Repeatable chest. This chest appears along the southwest
edge of the trees and rock formation in this area, which sits
near the north-central part of this area.
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LIGHTNING ARROWS [AM6]
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Attack Power: +2
Added Effect: Thunder Element
Available: Infinite
Earliest Access: After the events at Stilshrine/Mt. Bur-Omisace
Reward:
Reward for completing A Chase Through The Woods
(Vorpal Bunny, Bill #14, Rank III).
Random Chest:
Cerobi Steppe:
South Liavell Hills: A 50% chance to spawn, and then a 40%
chance to contain Lightning Arrows without a Diamond
Armlet equipped. Repeatable chest. Chest is located
near the southeasternmost edge of the area.
Feddik River: A 50% chance for this chest to spawn, and
then a 5% chance to contain Lightning Arrows with a
Diamond Armlet equipped. Repeatable chest. This chest
is located in the northernmost part of the area.
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PARALLEL ARROWS [AM7]
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Attack Power: +2
Cost: 600 (Bow & Bodkin/Comes with Shortbow)
Available: Infinite
Earliest Access: After completing the Giza Plains Sunstone Quest
Bazaar: Bat Fang x1, Dark Stone x2, Rat Pelt x2
Loot Locations:
Bat Fang:
Steeling (Garamsythe Waterway) (Barheim Passage)
(Lhusu Mines): A guaranteed Poach from Steelings.
Dark Stone:
Skeleton, Skull Defender (Lhusu Mines/Shunia Twinspan):
These are prevalent elsewhere, but this is an area to get
plenty of Dark Stones. A 25/30/35/40% drop rate. These
can also be acquired from Ghosts in Garamsythe Waterway
at the beginning of the game.
Rat Pelt:
Dire Rat (Garamsythe Waterway/Channel 10, Northern
Sluiceway, North Spur Sluiceway): A 40% drop rate, along
with a 55% steal rate.
Random Chest:
Cerobi Steppe:
Crossfield: A 50% chance for this chest to spawn, and then
a 15% chance of containing Parallel Arrows without a
Diamond Armlet equipped. Repeatable Chest. This chest
is located in the eastern part of the area, almost exactly
between the two eastern exits.
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BLACK BOLTS [AM8]
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Attack Power: +2
Added Effect: Blind (25%)
Cost: 11,220 (Blindflight Quarrels/Comes with Hunting Crossbow)
Available: 1
Earliest Access: After the events at Henne Mines
Bazaar: Dark Crystal x3, Silver Liquid x3, Spiral Incisor x3
Loot Locations:
Dark Crystal:
Dead Bones (Nabreus Deadlands/The Slumbermead,
The Fog Mutters, Overlooking Eternity): Best area is in
Overlooking Eternity, where they spawn incessantly. A
40/45/50/55% drop, along with a 55/80% steal rate.
Silver Liquid:
Foobar (Nabreus Deadlands/The Slumbermead, The
Fog Mutters, Lifeless Strand, Field Of The Fallen Lord):
Easiest area is in the Slumbermead, which you can access
one screen south of the teleport crystal. There are three of
them in the northern part of this area. A 25/30/35/40% drop
rate. You can also steal Sagittarius Gems from them at a
10/30% rate for use in the creation of the Sagittarius [WP20]
Spiral Incisor:
Vampyr (Lhusu Mines/Site 3, Transitway 1, Site 9): A
40/45/50/55% drop, as well as a 10/30% steal rate.
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GRAND BOLTS [AM9]
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Attack Power: +4
Cost: 15,000
Available: Infinite
Earliest Access: After the events at Raithwall
Bazaar: Capricorn Gem x3, Ring Wyrm Liver x2, Wrath Of The Gods x2
Loot Locations:
Capricorn Gem:
Skull Knight (Paramina Rift/Head Of The Silverflow, Freezing
Gorge, Icebound Flow, Frozen Brook, Karydine Glacier): A
10/30% steal rate. Earliest they can be acquired is from the
rare game Fideliant, which spawns in Dalmasca Westersand/
The Midfault at a 20% rate. It is a guaranteed steal.
Ring Wyrm Liver:
Shield Wyrm (Cerobi Steppe) (Nabreus Deadlands/Field
Of The Fallen Lord): A 12% monograph drop. Shield Wyrms
are in most areas of Cerobi Steppe. Dragoon's Monograph
(22,000) required.
Lindwyrm (Tchita Uplands/Garden Of Life's Circle): Old
Legends, Decaying Bonds hunt (Bill #22, Rank V), a 6% steal
rate with Thief's Cuffs.
Wrath Of The Gods:
Minibug (Barheim Passage/East-West Bypass): Appears at
a 20% rate at a deadend when you first enter this area coming
from the teleport crystal. You will see a red dot at the
deadend if it is present. Equip all active members with
Thief's Cuffs and steal gambits.
Random Chest:
Cerobi Steppe:
The Terraced Bank: A 50% chance for this chest to spawn, and
then a 5% chance to contain the Grand Bolts with a Diamond
Armlet equipped. Repeatable chest. This chest is located
in the northern part of this area.
Old Elanise Road: A 50% chance for this chest to spawn, and
then a 5% chance to contain the Grand Bolts with a Diamond
Armlet equipped. Repeatable chest.
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LEAD BOLTS [AM10]
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Attack Power: +2
Added Effect: Immobilize (25%)
Available: Infinite
Earliest Access: After the events at Stilshrine/Mt. Bur-Omisace
Reward:
Reward for completing Shelled Obstruction (Darksteel, Bill #20,
Rank IV)
Random Chest:
Cerobi Steppe:
South Liavell Hills: A 50% chance for this chest to spawn, and
then a 20% chance to contain Lead Bolts without a Diamond
Armlet equipped. Repeatable chest. Chest is located just
southwest of the northwest exit.
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LONG BOLTS [AM11]
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Attack Power: +1
Added Effect: Slow (25%)
Cost: 6,480 (Ranger's Crossbow/Comes with Crossbow)
Available: Infinite
Earliest Access: After the events at Raithwall
Bazaar: Crooked Fang x4, Ice Stone x1, Yellow Liquid x2
Loot Locations:
Crooked Fang:
Wyvern (Ogir-Yensa Sandsea/East Junction, Platform 1-
South Tanks): A 25/30/35/40% drop rate, along with a
95% poach rate.
Ice Stone:
Buer (Zertinan Caverns): Found throughout the caverns. A
55/80% steal rate. Can also get Scorpio Gems for the
Scorpion Tail [WP21] and Ice Crystals for the Icecloud
Arrows [AM5].
Yellow Liquid:
Jelly (Henne Mines/Pithead Junction A, Pithead Junction B):
A 25/30/35/40% drop along with a 10/30% steal rate. You can
get Yellow Liquid as early as the Tomb Of Raithwall from
Tallows, but they are a 5% poach rate.
Random Chest:
Cerobi Steppe:
Crossfield: 50% chance for the chest to spawn, and then a
20% chance to receive Long Bolts without a Diamond Armlet
equipped. Repeatable chest. This chest is located just
behind the first big rock you see from the save crystal
entrance. Directly behind it, maybe a little to the northeast,
is a tree, where the chest sits near. This chest also contains the
Fomalhaut [WP9]
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SAPPING BOLTS [AM12]
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Attack Power: +3
Added Effect: Sap (25%)
Available: Infinite
Earliest Access: After the events at Stilshrine/Mt. Bur-Omisace
Reward:
Reward for completing Fishy Dreams (Ixion, Bill #43, Rank VI
Elite)
Random Chest:
Cerobi Steppe:
South Liavell Hills: A 50% chance to spawn, and then a 5%
chance to contain Sapping Bolts with a Diamond Armlet
equipped. Repeatable chest. Chest is located near the
southern edge near the middle.
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STONE BOLTS [AM13]
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Attack Power: +1
Added Effect: Disable (25%)
Cost: 9,980 (Huntsman's Crossbow/Comes with Recurve Crossbow)
Available: 1
Earliest Access: After the events at Raithwall
Bazaar: Bundle Of Needles x1, Festering Flesh x2, Ice Magicite x5
Loot Locations:
Bundle Of Needles:
Dragoon's Monograph (22,000)
Cactoid, Cactite (Dalmasca Estersand): Found throughout
the Estersand. A 5% monograph drop.
Festering Flesh:
Ghast (Stilshrine Of Miriam/Ward Of The Sword-King, Walk Of
Reason): A 25/30/35/40% drop, as well as a 55/80% steal
rate. The earliest you can acquire Festering Flesh is from
Hyenas during the Giza Plains Rain. It has a 3/6% steal rate.
Ice Magicite:
Garif Adventurer (Ozmone Plain/The Greensnake): The
earliest point you can acquire Ice Magicite. It has a
25/30/35/40% drop rate. Otherwise most creatures that
roam Paramina Rift have Ice Magicite as a common
drop (40/45/50/55%).
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TIME BOLTS [AM14]
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Attack Power: +2
Added Effect: Doom (25%)
Cost: 17,800 (Scout's Crossbow/Comes with Penetrator Crossbow)
Available: Infinite
Earliest Access: After the events at Raithwall
Bazaar: Ancient Bone x3, Holy Crystal x9, Wyvern Fang x4
Loot Locations:
Ancient Bone:
Warmage's Monograph (20,000)
Dead Bones (Barheim Passage) (Nabreus Deadlands)
(Pharos Subterra) (Pharos-3rd Ascent): A 5% monograph
drop.
Holy Crystal:
Babil (Necrohol Of Nabudis/Cloister Of The Highborn,
Cloister Of Distant Song): A 25/30/35/40% drop from Babil.
Diakon Entite (Giruvegan/The Trimahla Water-Steps, The
Aadha Water-Steps): A 40/45/50/55% drop rate, as well
as a 55/80% steal rate. The mist in these two areas must
be thick in order for it to appear.
Wyvern Fang:
Aeronite (Lhusu Mines/Lasche Span): Wyvern Fangs are a
40/45/50/55% drop. There are 2 aeronites on this bridge (the
same bridge where the rare game Bombshell spawns). Be
aware they are pretty tough to beat unless you are at high
levels. They also have a 55/80% steal rate. You can also
get Wyvern Wings here, which can be used for the Arcturus
[WP1]. Aeronites can also be found in all 3 ascents of the
Pharos at Ridorana. You can also get Wyvern Fangs from
the rare game Aeros, located in the Ozmone Plain/The Shred,
which has a 3% drop rate.
Random Chest:
Cerobi Steppe:
North Liavell Hills: A 50% chance for this chest to spawn, and
then a 5% chance to contain Time Bolts with a Diamond Armlet
equipped. Repeatable chest. This chest is located between
the central and northeastern-most windmill.
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AQUA SHOT [AM15]
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Attack Power: +3
Added Effect: Water Element
Cost: 2,980 (Marksman's Delight/Comes with Vega)
Available: 1
Earliest Access: After the events on Leviathan
Bazaar: Green Liquid x3, Water Stone x4, Yensa Scale x1
Loot Locations:
Green Liquid:
Flan (Barheim Passage/Special Op Sector 3, Op Sector 37):
A 40/45/50/55% drop rate along with a 55/80% steal rate.
Tallow (Tomb Of Raithwall/Royal Passage): A 40/45/50/55%
drop rate along with a 55/80% steal rate.
Water Stone:
Giza Rabbit (Giza Plains Dry): Found throughout Giza. A
55/80% steal rate, along with a 25/30/35/40% drop rate.
Yensa Scale:
Yensa, Bull Yensa (Ogir-Yensa Sandsea, Nam-Yensa
Sandsea): Yensa Scales are a 55/80% steal rate from
either the Yensa or Bull Yensa. They are found on land
areas, especially near bridges, and usually the player
will have to be close to them in order for them to appear.
Easiest area to find them is in the Nam-Yensa Sandsea,
due to there being much more true land area, whereas
the Ogir-Yensa Sandsea has many refinery only areas.
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DARK SHOT [AM16]
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Attack Power: +4
Added Effect: Dark Element
Available: Infinite
Earliest Access: After the events at Stilshrine/Mt. Bur-Omisace
Reward:
Reward for completing The Black Sorcerer (Piscodaemon,
Bill #28, Rank V).
Random Chest:
Cerobi Steppe:
Crossfield: A 50% chance for the chest to spawn, and then
a 5% chance to contain Dark Shot with a Diamond Armlet
equipped. Repeatable chest. This chest is found along
the southern edge of the area, almost exactly between the
southern exit and the southeast exit.
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MUD SHOT [AM17]
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Attack Power: +2
Added Effect: Earth Element, Blind (25%)
Cost: 9,080 (Mudslinger/Comes with Aldebaran)
Available: Infinite
Earliest Access: After the events at Raithwall
Bazaar: Earth Crystal x3, Ichthon Scale x4, Silver Liquid x3
Loot Locations:
Earth Crystal:
Mallicant (Zertinan Caverns/Halls Of Ardent Darkness,
The Undershore): A 40/45/50/55% drop rate.
Ichthon Scale:
Focalor (Nabreus Deadlands/Echoes Of The Past, The
Slumbermead) (Sochen Cave Palace/Falls Of Time):
A 40/45/50/55% drop rate, as well as a 55/80 steal rate.
Focalor also carry Dorsal Fins for use in the creation
of Artemis Arrows [AM1].
Silver Liquid:
Foobar (Nabreus Deadlands/The Slumbermead, The
Fog Mutters, Lifeless Strand, Field Of The Fallen Lord):
Easiest area is in the Slumbermead, which you can access
one screen south of the teleport crystal. There are three of
them in the northern part of this area. A 25/30/35/40% drop
rate. You can also steal Sagittarius Gems from them at a
10/30% rate for use in the creation of the Sagittarius [WP20].
Random Chest:
Cerobi Steppe:
South Liavell Hills: A 50% chance for this chest to spawn, and
then a 17.5% chance to contain Mud Shot without a Diamond
Armlet equipped. Repeatable chest. Chest is located in the
northwest part of the area. There will be two chests in this
area, and this one will not be near a rock.
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SILENT SHOT [AM18]
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Attack Power: +1
Added Effect: Silence (25%)
Cost: 1,680 (Marksman's Delight/Comes with Capella)
Available: Infinite
Earliest Access: After the events at Barheim Passage
Bazaar: Dark Stone x2, Fish Scale x2, Green Liquid x1
Loot Locations:
Dark Stone:
Skeleton, Skull Defender (Lhusu Mines/Shunia Twinspan):
These are prevalent elsewhere, but this is an area to get
plenty of Dark Stones. A 25/30/35/40% drop rate. These
can also be acquired from Ghosts in Garamsythe Waterway
at the beginning of the game.
Fish Scale:
Ichthon (Dalmasca Estersand/Banks Of The Nebra, The
Yoma): Easiest way is at the Banks Of The Nebra, which
is one screen south of the teleport crystal at South Bank
Village. There are two of them right along the shore, with
a 40/45/50/55% drop rate, as well as a 55/80% steal rate.
Green Liquid:
Flan (Barheim Passage/Special Op Sector 3, Op Sector 37):
A 40/45/50/55% drop rate along with a 55/80% steal rate.
Tallow (Tomb Of Raithwall/Royal Passage): A 40/45/50/55%
drop rate along with a 55/80% steal rate.
Random Chest:
Cerobi Steppe:
Crossfield: A 50% chance to spawn, and then a 20% chance
to contain Silent Shot. This chest also holds Icecloud Arrows
[AM5]. Repeatable chest. This chest is located on the
southwest edge of the tree and rock formation in the area
in the north-central part of the area.
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STONE SHOT [AM19]
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Attack Power: +3
Added Effect: Petrify (25%)
Cost: 15,000 (Stone Shot)
Available: Infinite
Earliest Access: After the events at Henne Mines
Bazaar: Libra Gem x3, Mirror Scale x2, Tyrant Bone x2
Loot Locations:
Libra Gem:
Silver Lobo (Phon Coast) (Cerobi Steppe): Found
throughout the Phon Coast and Cerobi Steppe.
A 10/30% steal rate. The earliest these can be
acquired are from Dire Rats in Garamsythe
Waterway, but they have a 3/6% steal rate.
Mirror Scale:
Mage's Monograph (21,000)
Mirrorknight (The Feywood/Walk Of Dancing Shadow,
White Magick's Embrace): A 10% monograph drop.
You can also get Wind Crystals and Aries Gems from
Mirrorknights.
Tyrant Bone:
Dragoon's Monograph (22,000)
Wild Saurian (Dalmasca Estersand/The Stepping, The Yoma,
Broken Sands): A 12% monograph drop.
Pylraster (Pharos At Ridorana/They Who Thirst Not): A
10/30% steal rate from this mob hunt. I suggest heading
into the area, stealing, then retreat back to the save crystal.
Be careful however, this guy hits like a truck.
Random Chest:
Cerobi Steppe:
South Liavell Hills: A 50% chance of this chest spawning,
and then a 5% chance for it to contain Stone Shot with a
Diamond Armlet equipped. Repeatable chest. The chest
is located in the northern part of the area, near the middle.
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WINDSLICER SHOT [AM20]
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Attack Power: +4
Added Effect: Wind Element
Cost: 15,200 (Armor-Piercing Shot/Comes with Spica)
Available: Infinite
Earliest Access: After the events at Stilshrine/Mt. Bur-Omisace
Bazaar: Ring Wyrm Scale x4, Silver Liquid x5, Wind Crystal x7
Loot Locations:
Ring Wyrm Scale:
Ash Wyrm (Great Crystal) (Mosphoran Highwaste/Empyrean
Seat): 40/45/50/55% drop. There are several Ash Wyrms
in the Great Crystal area, most notable one just two screens
away from where the Zodiac Escutcheon is. To get Ring
Wyrm Scales in the Mosphoran Highwaste, you must first
defeat the esper Exodus. Save at the Bubbling Vale, and
head back to Empyrean Seat. If the Ash Wyrm does not drop
it, soft reset and try again. Also, the Ash Wyrm drops Wind
Crystals for use in this recipe at a 25/30/35/40% rate, and
also a steal rate of 55/80%.
Shield Wyrm (Cerobi Steppe): Only the Shield Wyrms in
Cerobi Steppe yield Ring Wyrm Scale. A 40/45/50/55%
drop rate, and also a 55/80% steal rate. Shield Wyrms
are found in five different areas of Cerobi Steppe.
Silver Liquid:
Foobar (Nabreus Deadlands/The Slumbermead, The
Fog Mutters, Lifeless Strand, Field Of The Fallen Lord):
Easiest area is in the Slumbermead, which you can access
one screen south of the teleport crystal. There are three of
them in the northern part of this area. A 25/30/35/40% drop
rate. You can also steal Sagittarius Gems from them at a
10/30% rate for use in the creation of the Sagittarius [WP20].
Wind Crystal:
Mirrorknight (The Feywood/Walk Of Dancing Shadow, White
Magick's Embrace): The reason I list these here to get Wind
Crystals is because they also yield Mirror Scales and Aries
Gems for use in other recipes. A 25/30/35/40% drop for Wind
Crystals, along with a 55/80% steal rate. You can also use the
Ash Wyrm method listed above.
Random Chest:
Cerobi Steppe:
Old Elanise Road: A 50% chance for this chest to spawn, and
then a 5% chance to contain Windslicer Shot with a Diamond
Armlet equipped. Repeatable chest. This chest is located
near the largest rock in the southern part of the area. It
sits on the eastern edge of this rock. The chest on the west
side of this rock contains a Magepower Shishak [AR13].
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WYRMFIRE SHOT [AM21]
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Attack Power: +3
Added Effect: Fire Element
Availability: Infinite
Earliest Access: After the events at Raithwall
Reward:
Reward for completing the Cactuar Quest (Dalmasca Estersand/
South Bank Village, North Bank Village)
Random Chest:
Cerobi Steppe:
South Liavell Hills: A 50% chance for this chest to spawn, and
then a 17.5% chance for it to contain Wyrmfire Shot without a
Diamond Armlet equipped. Repeatable chest. This chest is
located almost directly in the center of the area.
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CASTELLANOS [AM22]
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Attack Power: +6
Cost: 12,000 (Devastating Incendiaries)
Available: Infinite
Earliest Access: After the events at Raithwall
Bazaar: Aries Gem x3, Bomb Fragment x3, Frog Oil x2
Loot Locations:
Aries Gem:
Mirrorknight (The Feywood/Walk Of Dancing Shadow,
White Magick's Embrace): A 1/2/3/5% drop, as well
as a 3/6% steal rate. Listed due to Mirrorknights yielding
Mirror Scales and Wind Crystals for other recipes.
Wu (Ozmone Plains/The Greensnake, The Shred): A
3/6% steal rate.
Hybrid Gator (Ozmone Plains/Dagan Flats, The Switchback
The Greensnake, Field Of Light Winds): A 10/30% steal
rate. This enemy is found in each area at certain times,
based on the minute number on the game clock:
Switchback 00-14, Dagan Flats 15-29, Field Of Light
Winds 30-44, and Greensnake 45-59.
Bomb Fragment:
Mage's Monograph (21,000)
Bomb (Barheim Passage/East-West Passage, The
Zeviah Span): A 30% monograph drop from the bombs
in these areas.
Frog Oil:
Hunter's Monograph (18,000)
Speartongue (Zertinan Caverns/Invitation To Heresy,
Darkened Wharf, Canopy Of Clay) (Ogir-Yensa
Sandsea/East Junction, Central Junction): A 10%
monograph drop.
Random Chest:
Cerobi Steppe:
The Terraced Bank: A 50% spawn rate, and then a
5% chance to receive Castellanos with a Diamond
Armlet equipped. Repeatable chest. This chest is
located just north of the entrance of this area, just
southwest of the eastern-most windmill.
Crossfield: A 50% spawn rate, and then a 5% chance
to receive Castellanos with a Diamond Armlet
equipped. Repeatable chest. This chest is located
just to the east of the tree and rock formation in the
north.
Old Elanise Road: A 50% spawn rate, and then a
5% chance to receive Castellanos with a Diamond
Armlet equipped. Repeatable chest. This chest
is located near the northeastern most part of the
area. When looking at the map, there are two rocks
splitting the northern entrance. The chest is
slightly southeast of the eastern rock.
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CHAOS BOMBS [AM23]
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Attack Power: +4
Added Effect: Confuse (25%)
Cost: 17,800 (Befuddling Incendiaries/Comes with Caldera)
Available: 1
Earliest Access: After the events at Giruvegan
Bazaar: Bomb Shell x4, Book Of Orgain-Cent x3, Fire Crystal x7
Loot Locations:
Bomb Shell:
King Bomb (Salikawood/Grand Bower):
A 55/80% steal rate. Steal from King
Bomb, then head back one scree
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