Greatsword ( weapon type ) Greatswords , are a recurring type of weapon in the " Final Fantasy " series . The weapon class often features in games with some sort of speed statistic , where the greatswords are stronger than the normal sword types , but make the user slower . However , greatswords are usually equipped as two - handed weapons . In essence , greatswords are stronger and heavier versions of the ordinary swords . Recurring greatswords include the Great Sword , the Claymore , the Ragnarok , the Tournesol , the Hardedge , and the Buster Sword . Profile . Greatswords are swords whose construction are intended to be longer and bigger for uses against cavalry , distanced fighting against foes with range advantaged weapons , and even to slaying monsters of great size . Their sizes can range up to even the size of the very wielder themselves in some installments . Appearances . " Final Fantasy XI " . Great swords do average damage and have an average delay for a two - handed weapon , like the swords do for an average one - handed weapon . Great swords can be equipped by Warriors , Paladins , Dark Knights , and Rune Fencer s . " Final Fantasy XII " . The greatswords are a weapon class . They are strong swords that are two - handed and do not show up until later in the storyline . The weakest greatsword , the Sword of Kings , is only obtained in the Stilshrine of Miriam with 30 Attack points . Greatswords differ from others in the series , by having an unusually high rate of attack ; much faster than regular , one - handed swords . In the " International Zodiac Job System " , the Knight has access to all greatswords while the Red Battlemage and White Mage have access to a few . Also , the Sword of Kings , Treaty - Blade , and the Wyrmhero Blade can be equipped by any character , regardless of their job . List of greatswords : Great swords are a weapon type available to Lightning . They are unique weapons obtained from enemies . Oversized axes and maces are also included in this category . While equipped with great swords , Lightning ' s attacks become slower and she swings the weapon with two hands . List of great swords : " Final Fantasy XIV " . The greatsword was introduced in the " " expansion as the weapon of choice for Dark Knights . " Final Fantasy XV " . Gladiolus wields a greatsword in battle . " Final Fantasy Tactics Advance " . Greatswords are a weapon class that includes eleven weapons , all two - handed , and generally stronger than the one - handed , ordinary sword counterparts . They are equippable by hume Soldiers and Paladins . They are cheaper to purchase at Cyril and Sprohm . List of greatswords : " " . return as an edged weapon class . Greatswords are two - handed versions of normal swords , similar to the Broadsword s , though both available to a different selection of job classes . List of greatswords : " Vagrant Story " . Great swords are a weapon class . They generally have higher risk factors than swords and daggers , are stronger , have a longer Range , and stunt the player ' s Agility . All greatswords are edged . One of the strongest two weapons is a great sword , the Holy Win is on par with the Halberd great axe . " Dissidia Final Fantasy " . Greatswords are a weapon class and are stronger than ordinary swords . List of greatswords : " Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy " . Greatswords are a weapon class . Like the original game , greatswords have a higher Attack boost than other swords , but they give a minor decrease on Defense . List of greatswords :