Save the Queen Save the Queen is a weapon of differing types , most often a powerful sword , first appearing in " Final Fantasy Tactics " . It is often a powerful weapon for female characters or Paladins , although other classes can also use it . The weapon is many times ( but not always ) given defensive - oriented properties . Appearances . " Final Fantasy III " . In the 3D remakes , the Save the Queen is awarded to level 99 Knights by the Legendary Smith . It provides 140 Attack and + 10 Mind and Vitality , and when used as an item , casts the Reflect spell . " Final Fantasy VI " . Save the Queen is Celes ' s ultimate weapon in the " Advance " , mobile and Steam versions , gained by defeating the Blue Dragon in the Dragons ' Den , or by betting the Apocalypse in the Dragon ' s Neck Coliseum . It has an attack power of 240 , + 7 Magic , + 4 Speed , + 3 Stamina and + 40 % Evasion and Magic Evasion . It enables the Bushido and Runic commands . The sword ' s description states that it was wielded by a renowned general , a possible reference to Beatrix from " Final Fantasy IX " . " Final Fantasy VIII " . The Save the Queen is Quistis ' s most powerful whip modeled from Malboro Tentacle x2 , Sharp Spike x4 , and Energy Crystal x4 . It is the only ultimate weapon whose materials can be obtained without leaving Balamb Garden via Triple Triad and Card Mod . The whip is mentioned in the August Issue of Weapons Monthly magazine . Some European releases renamed the whip the Gold Snake . " Final Fantasy IX " . Save the Queen is a weapon exclusive to Beatrix . It has an attack power of 23 , 2 Strength , 1 Speed , 2 Magic , and 5 Spirit . Though the sword ' s attack power is low , it has a special damage algorithm that adds the user ' s level to its Attack power , making it the strongest weapon if the user is around or above level 85 . Save the Queen can be obtained by synthesizing through Hades in Memoria , but no party member can equip it . However , it can be thrown . Damage dealt by Save the Queen is calculated as follows : " Final Fantasy X " . Tidus ' s sword takes the name Save the Queen ( known in Japan as Laevateinn ) , when Double Overdrive and Double AP are the dominant abilities . In the Japanese version Save the Queen is a name for one of Yuna ' s rods , Laevatein , when it has SOS Overdrive as its dominant ability . " Final Fantasy XI " . The Save the Queen is a high level sword available to Paladins . When a Paladin uses Cover , its duration increases by 1 hit and the Paladin gains + 20 Accuracy . For perspective , this is one of the highest active or latent Accuracy boosts . " Final Fantasy XII " . Save the Queen is a greatsword first available as a 3 % chance drop from the rare game Velelu in the Nabreus Deadlands . It can also be acquired by completing Goliath Hunt , as well as from Balfonheim Port weapon shop for 15 , 500 gil . It can be equipped by characters with the " Greatsword 2 " license . The Save the Queen is the most powerful greatsword that can be purchased , with an attack power of 100 . All greatswords have 2 . 47s charge , and 1 . 2s action time , making them average when it comes to attacking speed . In the " International Zodiac Job System " version , Save the Queen can be equipped by White Mage , Red Battlemage and Knight . The is one of Basch ' s knightswords . It is the second best of Basch ' s swords , boasting stats of 90 Attack , 45 Magick Attack and 60 Attack Speed . It can be found as treasure in Mission 8 - 6 , " the Wayward Soul " . It can also be bought from Tomaj ' s Sky Saloon shop for 13 , 000 gil after Chapter 9 or crafted through the Forbidden Grimoire Recipe Book for Durable Metal x3 . It uses a generic knightsword sprite during battle . " Final Fantasy XIII " . The Save the Queen is a final tier weapon for Snow upgraded from a maximized second tier weapon with a Trapezohedron . Its stats depend on the base weapon from which it was created . Each hit delivered by Snow while wearing the weapon will prompt white feathers scattering around as a unique visual effect . All Save the Queens add an additional ATB gauge segment . " Final Fantasy Tactics " . Save the Queen is a knightsword with Auto - Protect , and is equipped to Meliadoul Tengille when she joins Ramza ' s party . It can be found in Midlight ' s Deep ( second floor ) with the Treasure Hunter ability and via Melee and Rendezvous . When Delita battles , or becomes the party ' s guest , he wields Save the Queen . Save the Queen can be duplicated with the weapon duplication bug in the PS1 version . " Final Fantasy Tactics Advance " . Save the Queen is a powerful knightsword that teaches Cover to Paladins , Astra to Templars , and Expert Guard to Defenders . It is also the sword used by Llednar Twem . It is a Holy elemental knightsword and enhances the power of Holy - elemental attacks , and provides + 45 Attack , + 3 Defense , + 3 Resistance , and + 5 Evade . Save the Queen is a random reward for completing a mission , or stolen from Llednar in the first battle against him . The Save the Queen returns with similar attributes to the former incarnation . It is Frimelda ' s initial weapon . It teaches Cover to Paladins , which protect the target from attacks until the users next turn . For Defenders , it teaches , granting Regen and Reraise . For Templar , it teaches Astra which negates the next debuff on target . The first time Illua is fought , she wields Save the Queen . " Final Fantasy Type - 0 " . The Save the Queen is one of Queen ' s strongest swords . It provides 63 Attack Power and doubles the experience she obtains from battles . In the PSP version , it can be bought at the SPP shop for 20 , 000 SPP after the player unlocks it through the Square Enix official website with four daily distributed coupons , or bought directly with ten coupons . It sells for 10 , 000 gil . In the HD version , it can be bought from the SPP Post after landing 300 Killsight strikes with Queen . It costs 5000 SPP , and sells for 2500 gil . " Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles " . The Save the Queen is an artifact that raises Defense by 4 . It can be dropped from Giant Crab in cycle 3 or later . The is the fourth strongest bow used by all races . It provides 117 attack at level 1 and 152 attack at level 30 , + 25 Stun , + 5 Spacetime , has one empty slot , and comes with the ability Fast Charge . It can be created for 1 , 620 gil by using an Adamantite and Yellow Feather x5 . When turned into a jewel , a level 3 - 9 Save the Queen makes a Charjade , level 10 - 19 makes a Holy Stone 4 , and level 20 - 30 makes a Morion . " Final Fantasy Dimensions " . Save the Queen has 98 Attack and 20 Hit Rate . It is Holy - elemental , and provides Strength + 4 , Wisdom + 2 . It is found from Burtgang . As a holy sword , it can be equipped by Jobless and Paladin . " Dissidia Final Fantasy " ( 2008 ) . The Save the Queen is a level 85 sword that increases Attack by 58 and increases base Bravery by 40 % at the start of a battle . It can be traded at the shop for 27 , 220 gil , Enhancer , Blessed Gem x4 , and a Magnet Shard . " Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy " . Save the Queen returns as a level 60 sword that provides + 58 Attack and + 30 % Initial Bravery . It can be obtained by trading 135 , 000 gil , Rune Blade , Darksteel Ingot , and Knight ' s Dream x5 . " Final Fantasy All the Bravest " . " Final Fantasy IX " version of Save the Queen grants + 6 to Attack . It can be equipped by Knight , Mystic Knight , Cecil , Bartz , Cloud , Squall , Seifer , Steiner , and Vaan . " Final Fantasy XIII " version of Save the Queen grants + 10 to Attack and can only be equipped by Snow . " Final Fantasy Brave Exvius " . Save the Queen is a great sword with an attack power of 112 which makes it one of the strongest weapons and also casts Protect on the wielder . It is obtained as a trust mastery reward from the vision of Agrias . In addition , while not usable , the " Final Fantasy IX " version appears as part of Beatrix ' s sprite . Non - " Final Fantasy " guest appearances . " Kingdom Hearts " series . Save the Queen is ultimate weapon in ' and ' . It is a staff rather than the traditional sword . In " Kingdom Hearts " , it could be won in a tournament , and in " Kingdom Hearts II " it is a synthesizable weapon . A stronger version of the weapon could also be synthesized , called " Save the Queen + " . " Blood of Bahamut " . Save the Queen is a gun that can be equipped by Ryuma . Etymology . " Save the Queen " is likely derived from " " , the anthem used in a number of Commonwealth realms , their territories , and the British Crown Dependencies .