Rod (weapon)

The Rod , also called Wooden Rod, is a recurring weapon from the Final Fantasy series. It is a basic weapon, often being the first rod in the game.
== Appearances ==
=== Final Fantasy IV ===
The Rod (Magic Rod in the Easy Type version) has an attack power of 3 and an accuracy of -10, it can be bought for 100 gil in Kaipo and Agart. It can cast "Magic Arrow" when used as an item. It can be equipped by Rydia, Tellah, Palom, and Fusoya, and is part of Rydia's initial equipment as a child. It can dropped by Tiny Mage and Sorceress.
In the 3D version, the Rod grants +1 to Intellect. It can also be equipped by Golbez, if he is hacked into the party.
==== Final Fantasy IV -Interlude- ====
The Rod provides 5 Attack, -10 Accuracy, and casts "Magic Arrow" when used as an item. It can only be gotten from the Tiny Mage, and can be equipped by Rydia, Rydia?, and Palom.
==== Final Fantasy IV: The After Years ====
The Rod provides 3 Attack, -10% Accuracy, +2 Intelligence, and casts "Magic Arrow" when used as an item. It can be bought in Mysidia, Tomra, Kaipo for 100 gil, dropped by Tiny Mage, Sorceress, Ricardo Mage, Lamage, Mini Red, Mini Blue, and Mini Yellow. It can be equipped by Rydia, Palom, Leonora, Harley, and Golbez.
=== Final Fantasy V ===
The Rod has an attack power of 5 and a hit rate of 8, and grants +1 to Magic. Rod deals full damage from the back row. It can be bought in Carwen and Tule for 200 gil, they drop from Mani Wizard, and are stolen from Ricard Mage. Rods can be equipped by Freelancers, Black Mages, Time Mages, Blue Mages, Red Mages, Summoners, Mimes, and Necromancers.
=== Before Crisis -Final Fantasy VII- ===
=== Final Fantasy IX ===
The Rod has an attack power of 11, and can be bought in Dali and Lindblum during the first visit there for 260 gil, and found in Ipsen's Castle . It teaches Cure, Panacea, and Protect. It can be equipped by Garnet/Dagger and is part of her initial equipment.
=== Final Fantasy XII ===
The Rod has an an attack power of 30, and grants 1 Magick Power and 5 MP. It can be bought in Rabanastre for 1500 gil.
In the Zodiac versions, it provides 16 Attack, 6 Evade, +2 Magick Power, 33 CT, and requires the Rods 1 license for 20 LP. It can be bought in Rabanastre, Nalbina Fortress, Barheim Passage for 510 gil, or found as a treasure in Barheim Passage (Op Sector 36). It can be equipped by the Black Mage.
=== Final Fantasy Tactics ===
The Rod has an attack power of 3 with a weapon defense of 20%. It can be bought in the Magick City of Gariland for 200 gil.
=== Final Fantasy Tactics Advance ===
The Rod has an attack power of 18 and grants +2 to Mag Pwr. It teaches Fire, Thunder, and Blizzard. The Rod can be equipped by the Black Mage, Time Mage, and Illusionist job classes.
==== Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift ====
=== Final Fantasy Tactics S ===
=== Final Fantasy Dimensions ===
The Rod has an attack power of 5 and grants +1 to Intelligence.
=== Dissidia Final Fantasy (2008) ===
The Rod is the weakest rod-type weapon, a level 1 equipment piece that grants +62 HP, +3 ATK, and +1 DEF. It can be bought in the shop for 1,000 gil.
==== Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy ====
The Rod is a level 1 weapon and the weakest rod. It gives +85 HP, -20 BRV, +4 ATK, and -2 DEF. It can be bought from the shop for 450 gil.
=== Theatrhythm Final Fantasy and Theatrhythm Final Fantasy Curtain Call ===
Garnet wields the Final Fantasy IX version of the Rod in her character model.
=== Pictlogica Final Fantasy ===
====Pictlogica Final Fantasy ≒====
=== Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade ===
=== Final Fantasy Artniks ===
==== Final Fantasy Artniks Dive ====
=== Final Fantasy Record Keeper ===
=== Final Fantasy Brave Exvius ===
Rod is a Rod obtained by buying it for 140 gil at Town of Mitra, Royal Capital Grandshelt, and Port City Lodin, by crafting it using 28 gil, x1 Copper Ore, and x3 Lumbers, and by finding it in Latius Woods. It provides 8 ATK and 10 MAG.
=== Final Fantasy Trading Card Game ===
== Gallery ==
FF4-Rod.png|Final Fantasy IV (GBA).
FF4PSP Weapon Rod.png|Final Fantasy IV (PSP).
FF4-Rod-DS.png|Final Fantasy IV (DS).
FF4PSP Weapon Rod.png|Final Fantasy IV: The After Years (PSP).
Rod.jpg|Artwork from Final Fantasy V.
Rod - FF5.png|Final Fantasy V (GBA).
Rod FFIX.png|Final Fantasy IX.
Rod.png|Concept artwork in Final Fantasy IX.
rod from FFIX weapon render.png|Rod model in Final Fantasy IX.
FFT Rod.gif|Final Fantasy Tactics.
FFTA Rod.PNG|Final Fantasy Tactics Advance.
FFTA Rod.PNG|Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift.
FFD Rod.png|Final Fantasy Dimensions.
Theatrhythm Garnet.png|Theatrhythm Final Fantasy and Theatrhythm Final Fantasy Curtain Call.
PFF Rod Icon.png|Icon in Pictlogica Final Fantasy.
FFAB Rod N.png|Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade (N) [FFIV].
FFAB Rod N+.png|Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade (N+) [FFIV].
FF11 Rod N Artniks.png|Final Fantasy Artniks.
FFRK Rod FFIV.png|Final Fantasy Record Keeper.
FFBE Rod.png|Final Fantasy Brave Exvius.
FFBE Rod FFIX Sprite.png|Rod as seen as part of ★4 Garnet's sprite in Final Fantasy Brave Exvius.
Rod TCG.png|Final Fantasy Trading Card Game.
Category:Rods