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No one can deny that theFinal Fantasyseries has some of the most unique weapons in RPGs. For example, Wakka fromFinal Fantasy 10uses Blitzballs, the titular ball used for that world’s sport. Is it a cool weapon or just a weird one? What about Cait Sith using Megaphones to bark orders at its giant Mog body inFinal Fantasy 7? Opinions will vary.
The developers over at Square Enix are in no short supply of ideas, but surely some weapons have risen above others over the years? From specific models to generic types, these arethe coolestFinal Fantasyweaponsthat fans most likely want to get their hands on. This ranking will keep practicality, power, and coolness in mind.
TheJudgemaster’s Swordis kind of a weird entry because it is not a physical weapon presented inFinal Fantasy Tactics Advance. It is showcased heavily in promo art for the game though, with Marche, the game’s protagonist, holding it.
The blade is one of the most peculiar in the entire series thanks to its large size and rounded end, making it look more like aKingdom Heartsweapon. Instead of being physical, this weapon can be manifested by Judges in the game. The Bishop Job, for players, can also use this weapon to negate a Judge’s sway in battle, so it is usable by players in some form.
The Onion Knightis a Job that dates back toFinal Fantasy 3,which is the game that created the swappable Job system in the first place.Final Fantasy 10pays homage to this classic Job by turning it into Lulu’sultimate weapon.
The doll is adorable, as are all of Lulu’s doll weapons, which help boost her Black Mage abilities. The Onion Knight cannot do much damage, but as a booster, it’s the best in the game. It’s also just funny and unique, making it easily stand out in the grand pantheon ofFinal Fantasyweapons.
The Gatling Gunis the starter weapon forBarret inFinal Fantasy 7. Years ago, Barret lost his arm in an incident, and it was replaced by a gun arm. Already, that’s a cool prosthetic for a video game character, and there are many more versions to collect in the game, which just makes it cooler.
The design has changed between iterations too, but overall, Barret’s Gatling Gun is as iconic as Mega Man’s Buster Cannon in his titular series. It would be cool if Capcom and Square Enix swapped these weapons at some point.
The Engine BladeisNoctis' weapon inFinal Fantasy 15.Main characters often get the best, or at least the best-designed weapons in these games, and Noctis is no exception. This simple sword has a literal engine built into the hilt of the blade, allowing players to rev it up before impact.
It gets upgraded throughout the game, boosting power over time. Noctis' ability to throw weapons, including the Engine Blade, and teleport toward them helps it stand out even more. The weapon was so inseparable from Noctis that when he was added toTekken 7, Bandai Namco incorporated it into his moveset, which is rare seeing as most fighters in that game primarily use their fists or legs.
Zidane has two types of weapons inFinal Fantasy 9. He can wield twin daggers, one in each hand, or he can equip something called a Thief Sword. These weapons are double-bladed, wielded in the middle with a long pole. There are a lot of cool versions in the game, withThe Ogrebeing one stellar example as depicted in greater detail with Zidane’s model inDissidia Final Fantasy NT.
There are no real-life named equivalents to these types of weapons as they change between games, like Serge’s Swallow inChrono Crossas another example. Whatever they are called, Zidane’s Thief Swords look like they would be really fun to twirl around.
There is another cool gun within theFinal Fantasy 7universe, andCerberusbelongs to Vincent. This is the gun he uses in his spinoff,Dirge of Cerberus: Final Fantasy 7, which was aDevil May Cry-like shooter for the PS2.
The original model is a giant revolver with three barrels, but players could gain parts and transform it into other gun types, like a sniper rifle or shotgun. This versatility makes Cerberus a killer weapon on top of Vincent just being a cool character no matter whichFinal Fantasygame he appears in.
Squall introduced the gunblade to fans inFinal Fantasy 8,which was a blade attached to a revolver, and his starting model was aptly called Revolver. It was a neat idea for a weapon, but a bit janky in design. The coolest form of a gun meshed with a sword has to be inFinal Fantasy 13for the game’s heroine, Lightning.
Her starting weapon is called theBlazefire Saber. She can wield it as a standard sword, or transform it into a bigger gun, almost like a rifle. Thanks to this versatility, it rises above other gunblades in theFinal Fantasyuniverse. All of Lightning’s guns can do this, but the starting model is still the coolest.
The Buster Swordis toFinal Fantasyas the Super Star is to theMariofranchise. It’s used byCloud inFinal Fantasy 7, but its origins date back further. That’s not worth getting into now as it can spoil some things. What should be noted is that fans didn’t really get the broader feel of the weapon untilFinal Fantasy 7 Remake.
Since the combat was transformed into an action game, the Buster Sword’s weight could be properly emulated through gameplay. It may not be the flashiest weapon, like Lightning’s Blazefire Saber, and it doesn’t have range by its side like, Barret’s Gatling Gun, but Cloud certainly makes that Buster Sword sing in battle.
