Adamantite ( item ) Adamantite , sometimes called Adamantine or Adamant , is a precious metal found in several installments of the " Final Fantasy " series . It is usually used to make valuable weapons . Appearances . " Final Fantasy " . The Adamantite item is found on the second floor of the Flying Fortress . Once found , it can be taken to the dwarven smith , Smyth , who will forge it into Excalibur . " Final Fantasy III " . In the Ancient Ruins , there is a rock of Adamantite blocking the path to the " Invincible " . Unei later breaks it , after she is awakened by the Noah ' s Lute . " Final Fantasy IV " . Once the party finds a Rat Tail , they can trade it for Adamantite in the Adamant Isle Grotto . If the party takes this to the Dwarven Smith Kokkol , he will combine it with the Mythgraven Blade to forge Excalibur . Adamantite returns as an item in the sequel to " Final Fantasy IV " . One piece can be found per each Tale ' s Challenge Dungeon , located on the dungeon ' s final altar . In many cases , it is randomly generated , but may require also that specific conditions are met ( for example , completing the Fabul time - trial dungeon in under ten minutes ) . " Final Fantasy V " . Adamantite is found in the meteor Galuf arrived on , and is used to upgrade the airship to fly higher and reach the Ronka Ruins . Later , the party collects Adamantite from the other meteors to travel to Galuf ' s world . " Crisis Core - Final Fantasy VII - " . Adamantite is a valuable Materia Fusion item . When used in a fusion , it will grant Vitality + 1 to the new Materia for each piece used . It can be dropped from Crazy Sword ( rare ) , Scarlet Pick ( normal ) , stolen from the G Antenora and the Grandpanzer , and dropped and stolen from the Goliath . " Final Fantasy VIII " . Adamantine is an item that teaches a Guardian Force the Vit + 60 % ability . Some are also needed to upgrade weapons to their ultimate forms . Minotaur ' s card modifies into 10 , and they can also be obtained from Adamantoises . " Final Fantasy XI " . Adamant Ore is a rare ore found . It can be mined from some of the more out of the way mines , or dropped off of the legendary Adamantoise . Adamant ore can be fashioned into a wide variety of adamant weapons and armor . " Final Fantasy XII " . The Adamantite is a rare Loot , which drops from Adamantitans in the Cerobi Steppe or Barheim Passage , and can be stolen from the Thalassinon . Two are needed to unlock the Ultima Blade at the bazaar . Adamantite is a high grade Durable Metal material , which can be obtained during Mission 7 - 1 , Mission 8 - 6 , Summoning Melee ( The Feol Warren ) , and the mission " Restoring Honor " . " Final Fantasy XIII " . Adamantite is a mineral that costs 220 , 000 gil to buy . It is used in upgrading equipment . Although its name is very similar to most of the Oretoises ( including Adamantoise and Adamantortoise ) , they cannot be dropped at all . " Final Fantasy XIII - 2 " . The Adamantite drops from the Long Gui , but the drop rate is low . It is used for various medium - tiered gear and sells for 10 , 000 gil . " Final Fantasy XIV " . Adamantite is a valuable ore that can only be mined from a floating island in Azys Lla . This rare metal is used to forge some of the most advanced equipment in " " . " Final Fantasy XV " . Adamantite is a treasure dropped by the superboss Adamantoise . It sells for 15 , 000 gil . " Final Fantasy Tactics Advance " . The Adamantite is a common Mission item , and boosts the party ' s Defense if taken along on a mission . The Adamantite returns as a loot , and can be obtained by completing the missions " Seeking the Stone " , " Aid the Serpent " , " Foodstuffs : Nutrition " , and " Popocho ' s Chocobos " , and is required to make several pieces of equipment , including the Adamant Blade , Tulwar , Claymore , Rhomphaia , Nosada , Stardust Rod , Godhand , Tiger Fangs , Death Claws , Shield of the Four , Dragon Mail , and Adamant Armor . " Final Fantasy Tactics S " . is a material that can be dropped from Giant Crab or Larkeicus in the final battle , both on Very Hard mode , or created for 320 gil by using up an Adaman Shell , a Tortoise Shell , and Grain of Light x5 . " Final Fantasy Dimensions " . Adamantite makes its appearance during a post - game area . It can be obtained by defeating the Adamantoise in Gladiators ' Hall . The amount given upon emerging victorious is randomized , and can be used to craft Adamant gear , which appears to have the highest stats . Depending on the gear piece to craft , some require an adamantite , others two and even three pieces . It also can be sold for 100 , 000 gil . " Dissidia Final Fantasy " . Adamantite can be traded for in the Shop for 2 , 000 gil and a Pink Tail . Adamantite is needed to trade for Adamant equipment . " Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy " . Adamantite can be bought from in the Land of Discord in Confessions of the Creator for 250 KP each . Adamantite is again required to trade for Adamant equipment in the shop .