Knuckle ( weapon type ) Knuckles , also known as Claws , Gloves , and Fists , are a weapon type from various games in the series , and are usually associated with the Monk class . Recurring knuckles include the Cat Claws , Godhand , Kaiser Knuckles , and Tiger Fangs . The ultimate version of this weapon varies . Appearances . " Final Fantasy II " . Two knuckles appear , the Cat Claws and the Dragon Claws . However , they are classified in - game as daggers , and their status as Knuckles is only present in later releases . The Cat Claws originally appeared as a dagger but in the " Origins " release and beyond , they appear as traditional claw - like knuckles , and the Dragon Claws are exclusive to the " Anniversary " release where they are exclusive to Josef , who has the traditional stats of a Monk . " Final Fantasy III " . Knuckles are named " Fist Weapons " , and can be equipped by the Monk and the Black Belt jobs . List of fist weapons : " Final Fantasy IV " . Yang and Edge can equip claws . Claws do not raise physical strength but rather add elemental affinities or inflicts status ailments to physical attacks . List of claws : " Final Fantasy IV - Interlude - " . Yang and Edge can equip claws . List of claws : Yang , Ursula , and the Monks can equip claws . List of claws : " Final Fantasy VI " . Claws may be equipped by Sabin Rene Figaro , or everyone except Gau and Umaro by equipping the Merit Award . List of claws : " Final Fantasy VII " . Tifa can equip gloves , knuckles , and claws . List of gloves : " Before Crisis - Final Fantasy VII - " . List of Martial Arts ( Male ) weapons : List of Martial Arts ( Female ) weapons : " Final Fantasy VIII " . Zell uses knuckles as his weapon . List of knuckles : " Final Fantasy IX " . Amarant Coral can equip claws and knuckles . List of claws : " Final Fantasy X " . Rikku uses claws as her weapon . Unusual for the series , she is not a Monk - like character , and does not attack by using martial arts . She instead uses slashing type attacks . " Final Fantasy XI " . All the hand - to - hand weapons are in the form of knuckles , claws , or sainti . " Final Fantasy XIV " . Knuckles are weapons known as Pugilist ' s arms , they are uniformly paired weapons . Among this branch are a variety of cesti , claws and katars . Notable Pugilist ' s arms : " Final Fantasy Tactics Advance " . Knuckles can be wielded by bangaa White Monks and moogle Gadgeteer s . They cost less in the cities of Sprohm and Baguba Port . The most powerful claw is the Greaseburst . List of knuckles : Knuckles can now be equipped by bangaa White Monks , seeq Berserkers , and moogle Tinkers . All knuckles increase a little evasion when equipped . List of knuckles : " Final Fantasy Type - 0 " . Eight uses knuckles as his weapons of choice . Unlike the rest of the weapons , knuckles do not have a weapon model because Eight ' s knuckles are nothing more than a gameplay element . He fights barehanded . List of knuckles : " Final Fantasy Mystic Quest " . Benjamin can wield claws in battle and one is initially equipped on Phoebe . Claws can be used outside of battle to scale cliff faces . In addition the most powerful type of claw , the Dragon Claw can be used to latch onto faraway objects and propel the heroes across gaps . Claws have low power , but can inflict status ailments on enemies . List of Claws : " Final Fantasy Legend III " . Claws appears as a type of weapon . List of Claws : " Bravely Default " . List of knuckles : " Final Fantasy Dimensions " . List of claws : " Dissidia Final Fantasy " . Fist weapons are normally only available to Tidus , Jecht , Firion , and Bartz . The stronger weapons of this type increase brave damage dealt in Chase Sequence s . " Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy " . Grappling weapons return , and now are also available to Tifa , Prishe , and Vaan . This time , grappling weapons also reduce maximum HP when equipped . " Final Fantasy All the Bravest " . Fist weapons can be equipped by the Monk , Tifa , Red XIII , Snow , and Chocobo . List of fist weapons :