With the launch of the new Final Fantasy 16 (FF16), players across the globe are looking for ways to get every weapon in the game. This iteration has a plethora of new swords along with the return of fan favorites like Ragnarok and Excalibur. As you progress through the game, you’ll need strong weapons to stand a chance against the formidable enemies Valisthea has to offer. In this guide, we will mention all the FFXVI weapons and how to get them.
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How to Get Every Weapon in Final Fantasy XVI (All Swords)
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In FFXVI, you can craft most of the weapons at the Black Hammer forge located in Cid’s Hideaway. Alternatively, you can purchase weapons at Charon’s Toll at the Hideaway. Here’s a list of all Final Fantasy 16 swords and how to get them. We will also mention the base attack and stagger stats of these weapons.
Sparring Sword
- Stats: 55
You will get this sword during the “Sunrise, Sunset” main story quest during the practice session with the Lord Commander.
Rosarian Oath
- Stats: 55
This will be Clive’s starting weapon during the flashback when he’s still a child.
Imperial Infantry Blade
- Stats: 75
This will be Clive’s starting weapon in Final Fantasy 16, during the present-day events.
Broadsword
- Stats: 80
This sword becomes available to craft during the “Hide, Hideaway” story quest. You’ll need a Frozen Tear and 30 Wyrite to craft this sword. Alternatively, you can purchase it from Charon’s Toll for 500 Gil.
Longsword
- Stats: 95
You can craft this sword once you complete the “Awakening” main quest, after beating the Midnight Raven. To craft this sword, you’ll need a Gnarled Scale, 42 Wyrites, and a Dragon Talon. Alternatively, you can purchase it from the Lostwing Merchant at Charon’s Toll for 700 Gil.
Bastard Sword
- Stats: 110
This sword becomes available during the “Wages of Guilt” quest before traveling to the Eye of the Tempest. To craft this, you’ll need a Clouded Eye, 55 Wyrites, and a Magicked Ash. You can also buy it for 1000 Gil at Charon’s Toll.
Stormcry
- Stats: 135
This sword becomes available during the “Wages of Guilt” main quest. You’ll only need a Wind Shard to craft this sword. To get it, you must beat the Garuda enemy.
Gaia Blade
- Stats: 140
This sword becomes available during the “Hunter and the Hunted” main quest. To craft this, you’ll need an Imperial Link, 90 Wyrites, and a Minotaur Mane.
Invictus
- Stats: 165
This sword becomes available during the “Holding On” main quest. You won’t have to craft it since Lady Hannah will hand you this sword.
Flametongue
- Stats: 180
To get this weapon in Final Fantasy 16, you must complete the “Meaning of Life” main quest. You’ll need a Stormcry, a Fire Shard, and a Meteorite to craft this weapon.
Coral Sword
- Stats: 185
You can find this sword in a chest during the “Crystals’ Curse” main quest. But first, you must defeat a large group of Akashic enemies. Then, progress through the quest with Cid till you reach a grate. Break it down and you’ll find a chest to the right of this grate, which contains this sword.
Levinbolt
- Stats: 195
The Levinbolt sword becomes available during the “Home, Sweet Home” main quest. You can craft this sword with a Flametongue, a Lightning Shard, and two Meteorites.
Platinum Sword
- Stats: 200
This sword becomes available during the quest “After the Storm”. You’ll need a Liquid Flame, 200 Wyrites, and 40 Magicked Ash to craft this weapon.
Grindstone
- Stats: 225
This sword becomes available during the “Getting to Work” main quest. To craft this weapon, you’ll need a Levinbolt, an Earthshard, and three Meteorites.
Enhancer Sword
- Stats: 230
This weapon in Final Fantasy 16 becomes available during the “Out of the Shadow” main quest. To craft this sword, you’ll need an Earthen Fury, 225 Wyrites, and 75 Magicked Ash.
Diamond Sword
- Stats: 245
You can craft this sword with a Whitewyrn Bone, an Imperial Link, and 90 Bloody Hides.
Get Ancient Sword
- Stats: 252
You can find this sword in a chest during the “Live and Let Live” main quest in the Steps of the Forgotten location.
Excalibur
- Stats: 268
This sword becomes available during the “Blacksmith’s Blues 2” side quest. This quest becomes available during the “Letting Off Steam 3” main quest.
Brightburn
- Stats: 270
This sword becomes available during the “Things Fall Apart” main quest. To craft this sword, you’ll need a Grindstone, a Light Shard, and a Meteorite.
Rune Blade
- Stats: 275
This sword becomes available during the “Song of Hope” main quest. To craft this weapon, you’ll need a Sanguine Insignia, 280 Wyrites, and 280 Migicked Ash.
Icebrand
- Stats: 300
This sword becomes available during the “Across the Narrow” main quest. You can craft this sword with a Brightburn, an Ice Shard, a Meteorite, and 200 Magicked Ash.
Masamune
- Stats: 310
You can find this sword in a chest during the “Footfalls in Ash” main quest. Simply find the Notorious Mark: Pandemonium, and you’ll find the sword in a chest next to the mark.
Everdark
- Stats: 315
This sword becomes available during the “Brotherhood” main quest. To craft this sword you’ll need an Icebrand, a Dark Shard, 8 Meteorites, and 400 Sharp Fangs.
Defender
- Stats: 320
This sword becomes available during the “Streets of Madness” main quest. You’ll need a Behemoth Shackle, a Fallen Iron, a Clutchmine, and 790 Wyrites to craft this sword.
Ragnarok
- Stats: 325
To get this weapon in Final Fantasy 16, you must complete all four Blacksmith Blues side quests.
Gotterdammerung
- Stats: 375
This sword becomes available during the “Blacksmith’s Blues 4” side quest. This quest becomes available during the “Across the Narrow” main quest.
Ultima Weapon
- Stats: 700
This sword becomes available after completing the main campaign. You will get all the crafting materials while playing the main quest. For detailed information, you can visit this guide.
Braveheart
- Stats: 130
This sword is available for players who pre-ordered the game. You can find it in the redeemable items section after completing the “A Chance Encounter” main quest.
Blood Sword
- Stats: 130
To get this sword, you must get the Collector’s Edition of Final Fantasy 16. Similar to Braveheart, you can get this weapon in the redeemable items section after completing the “A Chance Encounter” main quest.
Now that you know how to get every weapon in Final Fantasy 16 (FF16), collect them to obliterate any enemy that stands in your way. Along with weapons, you can also create the perfect Clive build to win most battles.