Nirvana Nirvana , also known as Shambhala , is a recurring weapon in the " Final Fantasy " series . It is usually the most powerful staff and is mostly used by Summoners or White Mage s . Appearances . " Final Fantasy IV " . Nirvana is a staff exclusive to the " Advance " and " " versions , and can only be equipped by Porom . It provides + 80 Attack , 40 Accuracy , + 15 to Stamina and Spirit , and casts Reflect when used as an item . It is found in the Lunar Ruins . " Final Fantasy X " . The Nirvana is Yuna ' s Celestial Weapon , and can be obtained at the Monster Arena in the Calm Lands . It requires the Moon Crest and Sigil to attain its maximum power . At maximum power , its abilities are Break Damage Limit , Triple Overdrive , Double AP , and One MP Cost . It allows the aeon Valefor to break the 9 , 999 damage limit once activated with the Moon Crest . Like all Celestial Weapons , Nirvana ignores target ' s Defense . It deals more damage the closer Yuna is to her max MP . The damage formula is : " Final Fantasy X - 2 " . Yuna wields the Nirvana when she is in her Black Mage dressphere . " Final Fantasy XI " . The Nirvana is the Summoner ' s Mythic Weapon . It reduces Avatar perpetuation cost by four ( exceeding even Bahamut ' s Staff ) , increases Magical Attack power of avatars by a significant amount , and features the unique Garland of Bliss weapon skill . Because of these factors , and because the comparable Relic Weapon upgrade for Summoners , the Claustrum , is arguably the worst , Nirvana is considered one of the few actually sensible Mythic Weapon upgrades . The is one of Penelo ' s strongest staves crafted in the Sky Saloon with a Rare Gemstone , Red Gemstone , and Luxuriant Hide . It provides a base of + 40 Attack , + 90 Magick , and + 12 Speed . It uses a generic staff sprite during battle . " Final Fantasy XIII " . The Nirvana is a final tier rod weapon for Vanille , upgraded from a maxed second tier weapon using a Trapezohedron . While their passive and synthesized abilities vary , all Nirvanas add a ATB gauge segment . " Final Fantasy XIV " . The Nirvana is one of the legendary Zodiac Weapons wielded by the Zodiac Braves , wielded by White Mages . The weapon is the final form of the White Mage ' s Relic Weapon , the Thyrus . The weapon provides 54 vitality , 10 accuracy , 51 mind , and raises the custom stat bonuses the player put into their Novus weapon by 2 points . In addition , the Nirvana is originally mentioned as an important artifact related to the White Mage quest chain . " Final Fantasy Tactics " . The Nirvana is the second strongest staff in the " War of the Lions " remake , providing 5 Attack , 15 % Weapon Defense , 3 Magic , and being Holy elemental . It can only be obtained via Melee . " Final Fantasy Tactics Advance " . The Nirvana Staff is a powerful staff that can teach Full - Life to White Mages , Holy to Bishops , and Phoenix to Summoners . It provides + 34 Attack , + 10 Resistance , and is Holy - elemental . It is obtained as a random reward for completing a mission or as a reward for a " Cave - Cave - Jagd - Jagd " Treasure Hunt or stolen from the summoner in the fight against Ritz . The reappears as the ultimate staff . It adds 34 to the Attack stat and 10 to the Resistance stat , as well as being Holy - elemental . Nirvana can still teach Arise to White Mages , Holy to Bishops , and Phoenix to Summoners . It can be bought for 8 , 800 gil in the shop after creating it in the Bazaar after using a Lightwing Crystal , Mahbeny , and Crusader Tonic , but can also be won as a reward for completing the mission " Bonga Bugle - Mistleaf " by beating all monsters during the second round . " Final Fantasy Type - 0 " . Sice ' s Shambhala scythe is called Nirvana in the Japanese version . It provides 63 Attack Power and is bought for 60 , 000 gil from the Akademeia Armory ( complete The Clash in the Caverns on Finis difficulty ) . In the PSP version , it could also be acquired by exchanging for 10 tickets on the Square Enix Members site . " Dissidia Final Fantasy " . The Nirvana is the strongest staff and increases EX Mode duration by 40 % . It can be obtained by trading 31 , 920 gil , Staff of Light , and Iifa Tree x5 . " Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy " . Nirvana returns as the strongest staff again as the level 100 staff , providing + 66 Attack , + 39 Bravery , and + 20 % EX Mode Duration . It can be obtained by trading 180 , 320 gil , Staff of Light , Zeus Mace , and Iifa Tree . " Final Fantasy All the Bravest " . Nirvana grants + 10 to Attack . It can be equipped by White Mage , Devout , Sage , Rydia , Krile , Eiko , and Yuna . Non - " Final Fantasy " appearances . " Blood of Bahamut " . Nirvana is a staff that can be equipped by Yui .