Whale Whisker

The Whale Whisker , also called Baleen and Whale Tusk, is a recurring weapon in the Final Fantasy series, mostly serving as the strongest rod or pole.
==Appearances==
===Final Fantasy IX===
The Whale Whisker is the strongest rod for Dagger. It teaches Curaga and Life. It is found in the Ocean chocograph, and can be sold for 5,140 gil. It has an Attack power of 36. Obtaining it yields The Ultimate Rod achievement/trophy in the versions that support an achievements system.
===Final Fantasy XII===
In the original PlayStation 2 version, the Whale Whisker is the strongest pole with an Attack power of 108. Its license can be found in the top-left section of the weapon area of the License Board and costs 125 LP. Like other poles, the Whale Whisker grants the wielder +25 to Evasion. Poles' attack speed is average. It is known a "Whisker of the Beast" in the bazaar price list and costs 60,000 gil.
In the Zodiac versions, it now provides 108 Attack, 30 Evade, 25 CT, 15% combo rate, and requires the Whale Whisker license for 90 LP. It can be found as a treasure in the Lhusu Mines (Site 6 North) and Cerobi Steppe (Feddik River), and also rarely stolen from a bangaa called Master Joe in Trial Mode Stage 66. It can be equipped by the Monk class.
The stronger version, , provides 112 Attack, 35 Evade, 25 CT, 35% combo rate, has a 10% chance of inflicting Immobilize on a target, and requires the Kanya license for 180 LP. It can be bought from the bazaar for 60,000 gil by selling Mythril x3, Corpse Fly x3, and Aquarius Gem x4.
====Final Fantasy XII: Revenant Wings====
The Whale Whisker is one of Kytes's rods. It is Water-elemental and makes Kytes's attacks pierce through multiple enemies in a line extending from him. Its recipe is found in Tempered in Ice. It uses a generic rod sprite during battle.
===Final Fantasy Tactics===
The Whale Whisker is the ultimate pole for Mystics and Arithmeticians. It can be poached from Tiamat (rare) or caught from high-level enemy Ninjas. It can also be obtained via Melee. Its Attack power is 16 with a Weapon Evade of 20%.
===Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift===
The Whale Whisker is the ultimate pole, obtainable in one of the Heritor job quests. It teaches Wermut to the Heritor. It is obtained after completing the Wermut sidequest in Zedlei Forest.
===Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Echoes of Time===
Whale Tusk is a high-ranked spear which provides 129 Attack, +25 to Stun, and has one available slot for jewels. It can be equipped by all races.
===Final Fantasy Dimensions===
Baleen is a mid-level whip. It provides 47 attack power and can inflict paralysis on hit.
===Final Fantasy Dimensions II===
While not formally appearing, the Whale Whisker appears as part of the artwork for Garnet.
===Dissidia Final Fantasy (2008)===
The Whale Whisker is a level 95 weapon exclusive to Kuja. It increases Attack by 62, HP by 290, Defense by 1, and increases EX Force Absorption by 20%. It costs 29,570 gil, and can be created after trading a Punisher, Lapis Lazuli x5, and Resilience Crystal x3.
====Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy====
Whale Whisker is a level 90 exclusive weapon for Kuja and provides +287 HP, -70 Bravery, +63 Attack, +1 Defense, and +5% EX Force Absorption. It can be obtained by trading 158,000 gil, Punisher, Electrum, and Reaper's Dream x5.
===Pictlogica Final Fantasy===
====Pictlogica Final Fantasy ≒====
===Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade===
===Final Fantasy Record Keeper===
===Final Fantasy Brave Exvius===
Whale Whisker (FFXII) is a mace obtained during the Final Fantasy XII event, The Salikawood. It provides 88 ATK and 109 MAG.
===Stranger of Paradise Final Fantasy Origin===
The Whale Whisker is a mace that can be equipped by the Mage, White Mage, Black Mage, Red Mage, Paladin, Sage, Tyrant, Liberator, Evoker, Summoner, Blue Mage and Gambler jobs.
==Gallery==
Whale Whisker FFIX Art.jpg|Concept art from Final Fantasy IX..
Whale Whisker FFIX.png|Final Fantasy IX.
WhaleWhisker-ffxii.png|Final Fantasy XII.
FFXIIRW - Generic Rod Sprite.png|Final Fantasy XII: Revenant Wings.
FFT Whale Whisker.gif|Final Fantasy Tactics.
FFTA2 Whale Whisker.PNG|Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift.
EoT Whale Tusk.png|Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Echoes of Time.
FFD Baleen.png|Final Fantasy Dimensions.
FFLTnS Garnet Artwork.png|Final Fantasy Dimensions II.
DFFOO Whale Whisker (IX).png|Dissidia Final Fantasy Opera Omnia
PFF Whale Whisker Icon.png|Rank 4 icon in Pictlogica Final Fantasy.
PFF Whale Whisker Icon 2.png|Rank 5 icon in Pictlogica Final Fantasy.
PFF Whale Whisker Icon 3.png|Rank 6 icon in Pictlogica Final Fantasy.
PFF Whale Whisker Icon 4.png|Rank 7 icon in Pictlogica Final Fantasy.
FFAB Whale Whisker SSR.png|Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade (SSR) [FFT].
FFAB Whale Whisker SSR+.png|Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade (SSR+) [FFT].
FFAB Whale Whisker FFIX UR.png|Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade (UR) [FFIX].
FFAB Whale Whisker FFIX CR.png|Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade (CR) [FFIX].
FFRK Whale Whisker FFIV.png|Final Fantasy Record Keeper [FFIV].
FFRK Whale Whisker FFV.png|Final Fantasy Record Keeper [FFV].
FFRK Whale Whisker FFVI.png|Final Fantasy Record Keeper [FFVI].
FFRK Whale Whisker FFIX.png|Final Fantasy Record Keeper [FFIX].
FFBE Whale Whisker.png|Final Fantasy Brave Exvius [FFT].
Whale Whisker SOPFFO.png|Stranger of Paradise Final Fantasy Origin.
==Etymology==
The Whale Whisker derives its name from the Japanese name, which is also translated as baleen. 
Category:Poles
Category:Rods
Category:Whips