Sword ( weapon type ) Swords are recurring weapons in the series , appearing in every game to date . The initial weapon of a Warrior in the original " Final Fantasy " , it has since become the staple starting weapon for the protagonists in the series , with the notable exception of Zidane Tribal . It is a common weapon among jobs , though the Knight is usually the only one that can equip every one of them , but in any case , the Paladin , the Dark Knight , and the Blue and Red Mage s are some of the jobs that can also equip swords . There are also many recurring swords throughout the series , the most famous being the legendary Excalibur , the Masamune , the Ragnarok , the elemental blades Flametongue , Icebrand and Coral Sword , the Lightbringer and Deathbringer , and the Ultima Weapon . In some appearances , they are stronger and heavier than daggers , but weaker and lighter than greatswords . Profile . A highly celebrated tool of war , renowned weapon throughout history , with myths of various legends of this particular weapon with nearly every culture , and once common among soldiers and warriors in the past , being easy to handle and cheap to manufacture . Commonly featured as the prime brand of heroes and a staple within the genre of fantasy itself , the sword finds itself in " Final Fantasy " without question . A lengthened blade fitted into the top of a handle , with many varying designs and kinds , the Sword remains one of the most popular weapons within the series , being used by many classes , ranging from physically orientated to reaching those of different fields . Not only limited to its own type , the sword has inspired creation of many independent and distinguished variations of its kind within the " Final Fantasy " series , from their widely known variation of greatswords , the exclusive and reserved exotic katana , to even hallowed knight swords and wicked fell swords . Appearances . " Final Fantasy " . Swords can be equipped by the Warrior , Thief , Red Mage , Knight , Ninja , and Red Wizard classes , though no job can actually equip all of them . " Final Fantasy II " . Swords can be equipped by any character . Firion , Scott , Leila and Leon ( both at the beginning of the game and when he rejoins ) start with one equipped by default . In earlier versions , Ricard joins with a sword equipped instead of a spear . " Final Fantasy III " . Swords can be used by the Freelancer , Onion Knight , Warrior , Red Mage , Knight , and Dark Knight jobs . The strongest weapons are among this type . Desch is the only one who can equip Desch ' s Sword . " Final Fantasy IV " . Cecil and Kain can use swords , though Cecil is the only one who can equip every one of them . Other types of swords includes Holy Swords and Dark Swords . In the 3D versions , if Golbez is hacked into the party , he ' ll be able to equip these weapons . " Final Fantasy IV - Interlude - " . List of Swords : " Final Fantasy V " . Swords are weapons used by the Freelancer , Knight , Blue Mage , Red Mage , Mystic Knight , Gladiator and Cannoneer jobs , and anyone equipped the ability Equip Swords . Swords deal damage based on the attacker ' s Strength . List of Swords : " Final Fantasy VI " . Terra , Celes , and Edgar are the only characters that can equip every sword in the game , though Locke can also equip some of them . All swords enables the Bushido and Runic command . " Final Fantasy VII " . Cloud ' s weapons of choice are large , two - handed swords . His trademark weapon is the Buster Sword . List of Swords : " Crisis Core - Final Fantasy VII - " . The Buster Sword makes a reappearance , first in possession of its original owner , Angeal Hewley , who passes it on to Zack Fair . There is also a standard SOLDIER broadsword that Zack uses for the first part of the game . On a trip to the beach , Zack uses an umbrella to fight in the place of a sword . " " . Cloud wields a new six - piece broadsword known as the Fusion Swords , which takes on a distinctive appearance akin to the Buster Sword . " Final Fantasy IX " . Steiner uses swords as his weapons , as do Blank and Marcus . Steiner can also equip knight swords . List of Swords : " Final Fantasy X " . Tidus uses long , one - handed swords as his weapon of choice . They were introduced to him by Auron while battling Sinscale s in Zanarkand . If one casts Scan on him , it will reveal that his inexperience with the sword hampers his potential strength . It is known that Jecht used the same weapons on his pilgrimage with Braska and Auron . " Final Fantasy X - 2 " . Swords are used by the Warrior and Dark Knight dressphere s , and Paine ' s special dressphere Full Throttle consists of a winged machina with various blades instead of feathers . The dresspheres uses swords previously used by Tidus . Yuna uses the Brotherhood and Caladbolg while Rikku uses the Crystal Sword , Paine uses swords unique to her . " Final Fantasy XI " . Swords are one of the most abundant types of weapons , usable by a variety of jobs , but it is principally used by Paladins , Red Mages , and Blue Mages . They tend to come in varieties , such as rapiers favored by Red Mages , knight swords favored by Paladins , and curved Scimitars favored by Blue Mages . " Final Fantasy XII " . Every character can equip swords , as long as they have acquired the necessary Licenses . Vaan , Basch , and Ashe are the only ones who use swords by default . In the " International Zodiac Job System " , only the Knight can gain access to all swords but the Time Battlemage also has access to a few swords . The damage formula for swords is : Due to the weight put on user ' s Strength stat recommended Sword users are Vaan , Balthier , and Basch . Vaan can equip one - handed swords , while Basch wields two - handed knight swords . " Final Fantasy XIII - 2 " . Noel Kreiss can wield dual swords that can combine into a spear , while Serah Farron wields a bowsword that switches between bow and sword forms . List of dual swords : List of bowswords : Swords are a weapon type available to Lightning . They are the most common weapon type . In addition to swords , gunblades , katana , and small axes are classified under this type . List of swords : " Final Fantasy XIV " . Swords are classified as Gladiator ' s Arms , they are uniformly one - handed and are paired with shields , and includes both knight swords and macahuitl . Daggers were originally considered swords prior to patch 2 . 3 , until they were re - assigned to the Rogue class . Notable Gladiator ' s Arms : " Final Fantasy XV " . Several of the weapons Noctis summons are swords , either one - handed longswords or two - handed greatswords . His primary weapon is the Engine Blade , a sword with a motorcycle engine built into the guard , which can be upgraded into XV ' s Ultima Weapon . Gladio uses a greatsword as his starting weapon type , and is the only character besides Noctis who can equip them . " Final Fantasy Tactics " . Swords are some of the most common weapons and can be equipped by some melee jobs , like the Squire , the Knight , and the Geomancer , and most of the special jobs , like the Sword Saint , the Holy Knight , the Divine Knight , and the Templar . " Final Fantasy Tactics Advance " . Swords are the weapons that can be equipped by the Soldier , Warrior , and Dragoon job classes . There are also two distinct type of swords , the Broadswords , that can be equipped by the Warrior and Defender jobs , and the Sabers , that can be equipped by the Blue Mage job . Swords and Broadswords are cheaper in Cyril and Sprohm , while Sabers should be bought at Cyril . Swords can now be equipped by the Spellblade , as well as the previous Soldier , Warrior , and Dragoon job classes . The Broadswords , can now be equipped by the new Raptor job , and Sabers can now be equipped by the Sky Pirate job as well , and have benefited from an increase on their average power . " Vagrant Story " . Twelve different types of sword appear . They have a longer range than daggers , but shorter than great swords , and they are heavier , stronger , and possess a higher risk factor than daggers , but less than great swords . " Final Fantasy Type - 0 " . Queen wields a longsword as her weapon of choice . List of Swords : " Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles " . Swords are the weapon of choice of those of the Clavat tribe . List of Swords : " " . Yuri uses swords as his weapon of choice . Swords can be wielded by the Warrior and Thief job classes . Swords are the weapon of choice of those of the Clavat tribe . " Final Fantasy Mystic Quest " . Benjamin ' s default weapon is the Steel Sword . All swords boost speed by five , and can be used on the overhead map to toggle switches . List of Swords : " Final Fantasy Adventure " . Swords appears as one type of weapons . List of Swords : " The Final Fantasy Legend " . Swords appears as one type of weapons . " Final Fantasy Legend II " . Swords appears as one type of weapons . " Final Fantasy Legend III " . Swords appear as a type of weapon . Another type of swords is also present , the Mystic Swords . Swords can be equipped by all jobs , but are best suited for the Bandit , Hero , Spell Fencer , Paladin , Dark Fencer , and Ninja . " Dissidia Final Fantasy " . Swords appear as a type of weapon . Warrior of Light , Emperor , Onion Knight , Cecil , Cloud , Squall , and Tidus are the only characters that can equip them originally , though both Firion and Bartz can naturally equip any weapon type . Every Warrior of Cosmos save for Squall , Zidane , and Shantotto utilize swords in combat . " Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy " . Swords return and now are also available to Kain , Exdeath , Gilgamesh , Laguna , Zidane , Vaan , Gabranth , and Lightning . Vaan and Gilgamesh have swords among their arsenal of weapons used in combat . " Final Fantasy All the Bravest " . Swords can be equipped by the Warrior , Red Mage , Blue Mage , Onion Knight , Firion , Terra , Celes , Zidane , Tidus , Ashe , and Lightning . List of Swords :