Orichalcum ( item ) Orichalcum is a recurring item in the " Final Fantasy " series . Usually a key item or loot , it is a rare ore like the Mythril and the Adamantite . It is usually used in weapons , such as the Orichalcum Dirk . Appearances . " Final Fantasy III " . The Orichalcum is only present in the 3D version as it is used in the Legendary Smith sidequests . It is found in Cid ' s basement and is used by the Legendary Smith to forge the Ultima Weapon . In the Japanese version , its name can be translated as " Nameless metal " or " Unknown metal . " " Final Fantasy VIII " . The Orihalcon is an item that teaches any GF the Vit + 40 % ability . It can be obtained from Adamantoises . Ten Vit - J Scrolls also refine into an Orihalcon with Eden ' s GFAbl Med - RF ability . " Final Fantasy XI " . Orichalcum ( ores , ingots , sheets , chains , etc . ) is a relatively expensive ingredient used most commonly by Goldsmithers in the production of a number of powerful weapons and armors ( and furnishings ) . For some time it was notably one of the rarer minerals to mine in the field , making it a rather expensive commodity . The ingots have a number of secondary applications as well , specifically with quest lines involving the upgrading of the Mandau Relic Dagger , Gungnir Relic Polearm , the five Salvage Headgears , and the ninth inventory expansion Quest . " Final Fantasy XII " . Orichalcum is a rare loot that can be sold for 1 , 777 gil in the Bazaar in order to obtain the Stoneblade and the Masamune . It can be stolen from Vishno and poach ed from Deidar in the Pharos . Orichalcum is a rare loot obtained by completing the missions " The Dig " , " Through Another ' s Eyes " , " A Lady ' s Proposition " , " The Cat ' s Meow " , " Goug Nightwatch " , and " Yellow Wings in Trouble " . It is required in order to create the Orichalcum Dirk , Restorer , Ayvuir Red , Vigilante , and Wygar . " Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles " . The Orichalcum is a rare material that is used to create the strongest weapons and armor , including Diamond equipment , Legendary and Ultima weapons , Ragnarok , Longinus , Dreamcatcher , and Force Ring . The appears as a , and can be dropped from Daedalus , Dark Skeleton , Hammer Goblin ( at Rela Cyel ) , Ice Flan , Lick Prickle , Needle Turtle , Skeleton ( only at Valley of Heroes ) , Spin Spine ( at the Crystal Temple ) , Carniflower ( only at Abyssus Forest ) , Coelacanth ( only at Rela Cyel ) , Dragon ( only at Kilanda Islands ) , Lich , and Scorpion ( at Valley of Heroes ) on Hard or Very Hard mode , or created for 500 gil by using an Old Hellish Iron and Holy Orb x3 through the Heavenly Ore scroll . Orihalcon is found after beating the boss on the 80th floor of any of the four optional towers . It can be turned in to the weapon upgrade shop at Urbeth in order to raise the maximum upgrade level of any equipment . The default maximum is + 9 , but each Orihalcon turned in grants + 10 to the maximum . " Bravely Default " . The orichalcum is an extremely rare mineral that can be found only within the Eisen continent . Orichalcum is described as being an extremely hard mineral , the hardest mineral off all , possibly as hard or harder than diamonds . Current technology in Luxendarc is incapable of processing it any longer than a rough hewn dagger . Orichalcum is a key item only available after the party asked for the orichalcum Egil when he is staying at the Caldisla inn , with Innkeeper Karl . The party puts the orichalcum in the " Grandship " Engine Room ' s ' heart ' . This causes " Grandship " to stopped sinking and become completely stable . Ringabel then pushes a " glowing button " and " Grandship " starts to rise from the sea , and is revealed to be an airship . Other appearances . " Kingdom Hearts " series . Orichalcum is listed as an extremely rare ore , and can only be found in certain worlds at certain times , or as a drop from bosses . There is an upgraded form of Orichalcum ; Orichalcum + , which only drops off of specific bosses and can be found only in the World that Never Was . Both types are needed to synthesize the .