Gladius The Gladius , also known as Gradius and Graedus , is a recurring dagger in the " Final Fantasy " series . It is usually among the mid - powered daggers available with varying effects . Appearances . " Final Fantasy " . The Gladius is a weapon found exclusively in the " " and " 20th Anniversary " versions , and can be used by every class except the White Mage , White Wizard , Monk , and Master . It provides 23 Attack , 30 Accuracy , 26 Critical , and + 10 Evasion . It can be found in Whisperwind Cove ( x2 ) . " Final Fantasy III " . The Gladius is the strongest dagger available for the Thief in the 3D versions . Once the Thief class has reached level 99 , the Legendary Smith will give them the weapon . It provides 130 Attack and + 20 Agility . " Final Fantasy V " . The Gladius is the most powerful knife in the " Advance " release , providing 118 Attack , 100 Accuracy , + 2 Speed , and is Holy - elemental . It can only be found in the Sealed Temple ( Arena ) . " Final Fantasy VI " . The Gladius , originally mistranslated as Graedus , is found in the Ancient Castle after defeating Master Tonberry , and won by betting the Ultima Weapon in the Coliseum . It is the strongest dagger , although there exist stronger character - specific weapons . A Holy - elemental dagger that has an attack power of 204 , and enables the Bushido and Runic command . " Final Fantasy IX " . Zidane Tribal can equip the Gladius , which can cause the Slow status ailment via Add Status with 35 % chance . It teaches the skills Annoy and Lucky Seven . It provides 30 Attack and can be bought for 2 , 300 gil from various shop s from disc 2 onwards . Prior to that , it can be stolen from Lani . " Final Fantasy XI " . The Gladius appears as a generic one - handed sword , doing mediocre damage for a level 27 weapon . " Final Fantasy XII " . The Gladius is a mid - ranked dagger that can be bought for 4 , 800 gil in Jahara , Mt Bur - Omisace , and in Rabanastre after defeating Judge Bergan in Mt Bur - Omisace . Also , Gladius can be stolen from Lindbur Wolf which is the earliest way to have the Gladius . It costs 30 LP to use , is Wind - elemental , increases Evasion by 5 and 1 . 97s charge and 1 . 2s action time , making it one of the slower daggers but still fast when compared to other weapons . In the " International Zodiac Job System " version , Gladius can be equipped by the Shikari . " Final Fantasy XIII " . The Gladius is a model of gunblade for Lightning . It is a Rank 4 out of 11 weapon , and has a maximum level of 26 . It can be found in a treasure sphere in Chapter 2 , and can later be purchased in the Up In Arms shop for 7 , 100 gil . It can be sold for 3 , 550 gil . Its maximum Strength is 175 , while the maximum Magic is 88 . Gladius transforms into Helter Skelter after using Uraninite on it . " Final Fantasy XIV " . The Gladius is a short sword exclusive to Gladiators . " " . The Gladius is a low - powered sword . It adds 50 to Attack , and can be bought for 430 gil after using the Warrior ' s Weapon scroll . The Gladius is a level 35 sword that provides + 39 Attack and is bought for 452 gil . " Dissidia Final Fantasy " . The Gladius is a level 92 dagger that increases Attack by 61 and fills the EX Gauge by 25 % at the start of a battle . It can be obtained from the shop by trading 29 , 020 gil , a Mage Masher , Beastlord Fang x5 , and an Orange Gem . " Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy " . The Gladius is now at level 90 and increases ATK + 62 , DEF + 2 , and fills the user ' s EX bar by + 15 % at the start of a battle . " Final Fantasy All the Bravest " . Gladius grants + 10 to Attack . It can be equipped by Thief , Dancer , Locke , and Rinoa . Non - " Final Fantasy " appearances . " Blood of Bahamut " . Gladius is a greatsword that can be equipped by Ibuki .