List of Final Fantasy Tactics A2 : Grimoire of the Rift weapons The following is a list of weapons in " " . Almost all of them are mainly obtained through the Bazaar . Edged weapons . Nearly all of these weapons fall under the Bladed Weapons subcategory ( however , it is called Edged Weapons when using the Throw or Hurl command ) . The only exceptions are rapiers and spears , which fall under the Piercing Weapons subcategory . Knives . Knives are one - handed weapons that can be equipped by Hunters , Rangers , Thieves , Jugglers , and Chocobo Knights . Penelo and Adelle can also equip daggers in their special jobs , Dancer and Heritor , respectively . They are all dagger - class swords , though the Cinquedea is sometimes described as a short sword . Swords . Swords are one - handed weapons that can be equipped by Soldiers , Warriors , Dragoons , Spellblades , and Chocobo Knights . Vaan and Adelle can also equip swords in their special jobs , Sky Pirate and Heritor , respectively . They are various kind of swords ( shortswords , broadswords , etc ) . Blades . Blades are one - handed weapons that can be equipped by Fighters , Gladiators , Moogle Knights , and Chocobo Knights . Vaan and Adelle can also equip blades in their special jobs , Sky Pirate and Heritor , respectively . They are swords " meant for crushing " , with a heavier blade . Sabers . Sabers are one - handed weapons can be equipped by Blue Mages and Chocobo Knights . Vaan and Adelle can also equip sabers in their special jobs , Sky Pirate and Heritor , respectively . This category contain swords with curved blades , such as sabres and scimitars . Knightswords . Knightswords are one - handed weapons that can be equipped by Paladins , Defenders , Templars , and Chocobo Knights . Adelle can also equip knightswords in her special job , Heritor . They are longswords and bastard swords . Rapiers . Rapiers are one - handed weapons that can be equipped by Red Mages , Fencers , Elementalists , and Chocobo Knights . This category contains swords made for piercing . Greatswords . Greatswords are two - handed weapons that can be equipped by Soldiers , Paladins , Lanistas , Ravagers , and Chocobo Knights . Adelle can also equip greatswords in her special job , Heritor . This category contains greatswords , but they aren ' t really broad . Broadswords . Broadswords are two - handed weapons can be equipped by Warriors , Defenders , Raptors , and Chocobo Knights . Adelle can also equip broadswords in her special job , Heritor . This category contains swords that are shorter than greatswords , but much broader . Katana . Katana are one - handed weapons that can be equipped by Ninja , Parivir , Assassins , and Chocobo Knights . Adelle can also equip katana in her special job , Heritor . Spears . Spears are one - handed weapons that can be equipped by Dragoons , Templars , and Chocobo Knights . Axes . Axes are one - handed weapons that can be equipped by Vikings and Chocobo Knights . Bludgeoning weapons . Instruments and books fall under the Scholarly Weapons subcategory . Rods . Rods are one - handed weapons that can be equipped by Black Mages , Time Mages , Arcanists , Illusionists , and Chocobo Knights . Penelo and Adelle can also equip rods in their special jobs , Dancer and Heritor , respectively . Staves . Staves are one - handed weapons that can be equipped by White Mages , Summoners , Bishops , and Chocobo Knights . Penelo and Adelle can also equip staves in their special jobs , Dancer and Heritor , respectively . Poles . Poles are one - handed weapons that can be equipped by Master Monks , Geomancers , and Chocobo Knights . Penelo and Adelle can also equip poles in their special jobs , Dancer and Heritor , respectively . Poles cannot be dual wielded . Knuckles . Knuckles are one - handed weapons that can be equipped by White Monks , Tinkers , Berserkers , and Chocobo Knights . Knuckles cannot be equipped when the Doublehand Passive ability is set . Instruments . Instruments are one - handed weapons that can be equipped by Animists , Beastmasters , and Chocobo Knights . Hurdy can also equip instruments in his special job , Bard . Hammers . Hammers are two - handed weapons that can be equipped by Vikings , Green Mages , and Chocobo Knights . Maces . Maces are one - handed weapons that can be equipped by Alchemists , Sages , Green Mages , and Chocobo Knights . Books . Books are one - handed weapons that can be equipped by Seers , Scholars , and Chocobo Knights . Books cannot be dual wielded . Ranged weapons . Bows and greatbows fall under the Bows subcategory . Ranged weapons cannot be equipped when either Doublehand or Monkey Grip are set . Bows . Bows are two - handed weapons that can be equipped by Archers and Rangers . Bows can now strike higher elevation targets at maximum range with a normal attack , but cannot go past obstacles . However , the arrow trajectory is ignored for abilities . Greatbows . Greatbows are two - handed weapons that can be equipped by Hunters , Snipers , and Assassins . Greatbows can strike higher elevation targets at maximum range with a normal attack , but cannot go past obstacles . However , the arrow trajectory is ignored for abilities . Guns . Guns are one - handed weapons that can be equipped by Fusiliers . Al - Cid can also equip guns in his special job , Agent . Hand - cannons . Hand - cannons are two - handed weapons that can be equipped by Cannoneers and Flintlocks . Cards . Cards are one - handed weapons that can only be equipped by Tricksters .